Wealthy Bridgeport Widow Shot to Death in Hotel
Mrs Hawes, a Bridgeport widow, was found shot in her Grand Union hotel room after a late arrival. Her children fear foul play as investigators probe the murder, with clues including a black satchel and jewelry valued near 5000 dollars. Her son Isaac Hawes returns to Bridgeport with the body while the others await further word.
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Bridgeport
New York
Hawes
Grand Union Hotel
Isaac
Wakeman Hawes
David H
Mary T. W
Holzhauser
David Hawes
Fairfield Beach
Fairfield
Turney
E. J. Craft
Christ Episcopal Church
Isaac Hawes
Birmingham adopts commission form of government
In Birmingham Alabama the June 21 election results show the city adopting the commission form of government by a vote of 8 to 1. The result was announced after the polls closed and reflects a shift in local governance structure.
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United Press
Birmingham
Ala
Religious maniac terrorizes Fairfield in Holy Day raid
A well dressed stranger with a Bible and heavy club invaded John Sherwood’s Southport farm before noon, halted workers for a Holy Day, attempted to seize oxen, then harassed farmhands and countryside youths. Leonard Konanski detained him, he was sent to Bridgeport in custody, doctors label it religious insanity.
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John Sherwood
Southport
J. L. Hetzel
Selectman
Charles Fox
Leonard Konanski
Konanski
Selectman Fox
Bridgeport
Miller to Attend Conference of New England Shippers
R. W. Miller traffic manager Crane Valve Company will attend a Boston meeting of shippers to discuss ways to check the New Haven railroad as it plans to raise costs and limit privileges for New England manufacturers and other shippers under Boston Chamber of Commerce auspices.
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R. W. Miller
Crane Valve Company
Boston
New Haven Railroad
New England
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Senate approves 1.25 million for New Haven public buildings
Washington June 21 The Senate public buildings committee reported in favor of an appropriation of 1 250 000 for New Haven Conn with 350 000 available in the next fiscal year.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Public Buildings Committee
New Haven, Conn
Villanova Catcher Walsh to Be Turned Over to Bridgeport
Villanova catcher Walsh reported to the New York Americans today and will be turned over to Bridgeport of the Connecticut League once Lou Criger recovers from an appendicitis operation.
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Villanova
Walsh
Bridgeport
New York
Villanova College
New York Americans
Lou Criger
Sixty New Names Added In Census Count Today
Over sixty names were added to the census list between yesterday at noon and today at noon by special census enumerators under the Board of Trade. The update reflects ongoing efforts to complete the population tally and may influence local planning and resources.
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Board of Trade
Dodged the Duels Voltaire’s Public Fight with Rohan Chabot
Voltaire faced multiple duels in his era including an infamous attempt to pursue the Chevalier de Rohan Chabot. Rohan lured him with hired assailants and whipped him in a coach, leading Voltaire to seek redress from authorities and later confront him at a theater before the Rohan family intervened and had Voltaire jailed.
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Voltaire
de Rehan
Chevalier de Rohan Chabot
Chevalier de Rohan
Chevalier
Rohan
New York Post
The Praetorian Guard and Its Rise to Power
The Praetorian guard, a select group created by Emperor Augustus, consisted of ten cohorts of 1000 Italian troops. Members served sixteen years and retired with a pension around 500 dollars. Each guard member held a captain’s rank in the regular army and, like other elite guards, gained power capable of deposing or elevating emperors.
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Praetorian Guard
Augustus
Italy
Louis XIV
Constantinople
The Dead in India
The piece notes three funeral practices in India. Mohammedans bury the dead while Hindus burn or cast bodies into the Ganges and Parsees expose the dead to scavengers atop high towers. It highlights ongoing infractions of burial regulations and contrasts ritual methods.
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India
Ganges
Procrastination in a Toledo Blade Cartoon
A classroom cartoon from the Toledo Blade places a teacher and pupil discussing procrastination. The pupil stringently tests meaning by giving a sentence about delaying a ride on a street car, illustrating the term in simple diction.
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Toledo Blade
Reappointment of City Teachers by School Board
The Board of Education voted to reappoint a large roster of teachers for the coming fiscal year across Supervisors Principals City Normal High School Grace Teachers. The list includes Harvey C Went Cora M Purviance Mary Jackson and many others across multiple schools and departments.
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Board of Education
Harvey C. Went
Cora M. Purviance
Mary Jackson
Alice T. Blanchard
George K. Post
Eagles Delegates Meet in Stamford State Convention
Forty delegates from twenty Eagles aer ies gathered in Stamford for the state convention. Past State President John Fox and Mayor Tupper welcomed them as State President James F. Dewey of Torrington presided. Officers to be elected later, with a trip to Rockaway Beach for the New York convention to demonstrate degree work. Reports show two new aer ies, Putnam and Charter Oak. There are 5,240 members and the yearly gain exceeds all other states, with 4400 dollars paid in special benefits.
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United Press
Stamford
Order of Eagles
John Fox
Tupper
James F. Dewey
Torrington
Rockaway Beach
New York
Nem
Putnam
Charter Oak
Hartford
Two Marriage Licenses Issued In Omaha And Schenectady
William J. Conmee a 38 year old U S Meat Inspector of Omaha Nebraska and Marion E Sweezey of Newark New Jersey were issued a license to marry. Lester Morrison a 20 year old theatrical manager of Schenectady New York and Blanche Friedman a 22 year old of Schenectady were issued a license to marry. A registered pharmacist is wanted by the Woman's Drug Store at 129 State Street.
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William J. Conmee
U. S. Meat Inspector
Omaha
Neb
Marion E. Sweezey
Newark
N. J
Lester Morrison
Schenectady
Blanche Friedman
Woman's Drug Store
State St. A
Reno Expected To Host Jeffries Johnson Fight
Reno in November could host the Jeffries Johnson bout as Tex Rickard weighs offers from Goldfield Reno and Ely promoters. Johnson’s manager Tom Flanagan scouts venues while Reno locals push for July 4 as fight date. Promoter Billy McKay suggests box office could reach 150000 to 200000 dollars.
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United Press
Reno
Sporting World
Tex Rickard
Goldfield
Richard
Ely
Tom Flanagan
Johnson
Flanagan
Nevada
Billy McKay
Rickard
Gleason
American built schooner defeats Kaiser's Meteor
Kiel Germany June 21 Westward an American built racing schooner owned by Alexander Cochran Smith of New York defeated the Kaiser's yacht Meteor easily today in the first Face of the Kiel regatta The Meteor was second and the Hamburg third.
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United Press
Kiel
Germany
Westward
Alexander Cochran Smith
New York
Hamburg
Harvard Crew Trials Amid Rough Weather At Red Top
Harvard conducted practice on Thames despite rough conditions. Bacon returned to No.5 in the varsity eight, with Dr Ladd saying he could row in the June 30 big race if fit. Freshmen eight logged five miles and hit 38 strokes near the float, while Cutler replaced Morgan at No.3 in the freshmen four.
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Harvard
Red Top
Yale
Cutler
Morgan
Missing janitor sought in Kentucky girl murder case
Louisville police chief reports he is in Houston with requisition papers to pursue a suspect on a Texas ranch, believed to be Joseph Wendling the missing janitor wanted for the murder of Alma Kellner in Louisville, Ky. The case centers on the July date and ongoing pursuit across states.
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United Press
Louisville
Carney
Houston
Tex
Texas
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Suit to Reconvey Beers Building in Broad Street
Emma L. Callender files in Superior Court to reconvey the Beers building deeded in March 1909 by Mrs Emily Beers to Grace E Beers. Callender seeks transfer of the property back to her and recovery of funds obtained by the Beers family from the building.
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Emily Beers
Wheeler Beers
Beers
Broad Street
Grace E. Beers
Frank Beers
Emma L. Callender
Stockings in Plain and Patterned Summerweight Styles
The store offers pretty stockings in plain colors and fancy patterns. Fine cotton and lustrous lisle stockings, some with embroidery. A few silk options. All summer weight in summer colors and black.
No Commission For Agent Pease Declared
Judge Scott in Common Pleas today finds for defendant Thomas Kenney in suit by James A Pease local real estate broker Pease claimed a commission on a $12000 sale for a purchaser he obtained Kenney refused payment believing Pease also represented the buyer The decision ends the commission dispute in this city case
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Scott
Common Pleas Court
James A. Pease
Thomas Kenney
Pease
Kenney
Board of Trade Chief Slaps Teddy Roosevelt
President Sidney C. Boulon of the Board of Trade slapped Colonel Theodore Roosevelt during the opening of the International Congress of Chambers of Commerce. The event is being attended by nearly 100 delegates.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Sidney C. Boulon
Board of Trade
Theodore Roosevelt
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce
Yale Crews Train in Heat at Gales Ferry Camp
Yale crews at Gales Ferry under hot conditions practice short rows and stunts near the float. A full-course time trial is planned at the next favorable moment likely tonight or tomorrow, with a full-route session postponed due to Crimson crews on the course.
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United Press
Yale
Gales Ferry
Swimming apparel and bath items in basement sale
A basement sale lists swimming toys for men and boys with prices from 50 cents to $3.50. Featured items include worsted one-piece suits for men, cotton two-piece suits for boys, bathing trunks, and water wings, with multiple price points described.
Boys Washable Trousers in Khaki Sale Preview
Khaki washable trousers for boys from sizes 4 to 16. Strong seams and light weight. Khaki hides spots in gray or olive hues. Usual 50 cent value offered at 39 cents. Desirable in every way and well worth the price.
Willow plumes and lace decor in fall fashion sale
Willow plumes from 3.75 dollars lead a collection of ostrich plumes and willow style items, with prices up to 32 dollars for the finest pieces. Fancy nets in cream white ecru, 45 inches wide, 40 cents a yard, plus color nets and lace bands priced 1 to 3.75 dollars per yard. White silk and Irish crochet bands range 50 cents to 3.75 dollars per yard.
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H. D. Simonds
S. P. Williams
M. E. Gilmore
B. E. Howes
M. A. Stapleton
Fanny Hurley
Mary A. Walker
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BE. L. Brown
Jennie A. Hurley
W. W. Porter
Mary Reilly
Luella Callahan
Mary EB. Ford
Mary O'Toole
Carrien A. Seelye
Julia A. Levi
Lena F. Barry
Alice W. Gamsby
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William E. Davenport
Marian F. Butts
Blanche M. Darling
Emma F. Eames
Bessie B. Hanover
Gretta M. Hurley
Katherine L. Irwin
Jeannette L. Matthias
L. B. Matthias
Edna L. MacLellan
Honora BE. Mulvihill
Herbert W. Ross
Emily F. Smith
Margaret F. Somerset
Catherine M. Sullivan
Wayne Swartz
May G. Wendell
Mary Pease
Edith A. Zink
Ella L. Baldwi
Grace Theachers
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Jane B. Anderson
Margaret Anderson
Fannie D. Barrows
Carrie M. Barske
M. F. Baldwin
Carrie G. Ball
Hattle C. Ballou
Belle H. Barnes
Jane M. Barnes
Katherine J. Barry
Mary A. Barry
Ella E. Beach
Ada G. Bennett
Jennie M. Berg
Elizabeth V. Bergin
Margaret C. Bergin
Grace V. Bostick
Lena Birmingham
May Birmingham
Lucy L. Blood
Amy Callander
Florence Callahan
Lucy L. Callan
Grace E. D. Canfield
M. A. Carey
Annie Carroll
Catherine W. Cassidy
Carrie H. Chase
Margaret E. Clancy
I. O. Clarke
F. B. Coggswell
L. M. Coley
L. E. Condley
M. A. Condley
Edna A. Cone
A. A. Conger
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C. B. Corbusier
E. L. Crane
E. E. Crudginton
Maria Cullen
M. G. Cunningham
A. B. Curnias
G. M. Curnias
E. M. Curtiss
Helen L. Curtiss
Maude B. Curtiss
E. Dalton
Mary Dalton
Jane M. Day
J. W. Dailey
Elizabeth Dargarn
Veronica Dargan
A. M. Dennis
N. M. Devitt
C. M. Dietrich
A. L. Donohue
A. A. Donovan
M. M. Dorsey
G. G. Dowling
A. C. Doyle
K. L. Doyle
Bertha Drouve
J.W. Duhigg
L. Hisenman
F. A. Evans
G. A. Evers
E. F. Fairchild
M. A. Fagan
K. M Falken
A. L. Fitzpatrick
Gertrude Fitzpartcck
Jennie E. Fitz Roy
Adella Fitz Roy
M. E. Fitzsimmons
Elizabeth Flanagan
Katherine Flanagan
Rose Flanagan
Catherine Flynn
Katie Foley
M. G. Fray
Mary Ganley
Alice C. Garvey
Susan T. Gavan
Katherine E. Gerrity
J. A. Gilhule
Jennie E
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Clara M. Kusterer
Harriet Lambert
Grace M. Larson
G. I. Laubscher
Loretta Lawrence
Susan G. Levi
Beatrice Leech
Grace B. Liddle
Mary C. Light
Ellen B. London
Ida M. Lovegrove
May Lynch
Adelene Madden
Teresa Madden
Ella Mallette
Anna E. Mallon
Jane B. Mallon
Mary F. Mallon
Margaret Martin
Margaret
Anastasia O'Brien
Katherine O'Connell
Marion O'Connell
M. Agnes O'Connell
Louise O'Tootle
Margaret T. O'Toole
Margaret O'Mara
Agnes O'Rourke
Irene O’rourke
Mary O'Leary
Esther Olsen
Elizabeth Osborne
Emma Parker
Ethel M. Pearsall
Katherine Phelan
Eugenia Phillips
Elizabeth Pierce
Grace Pierce
Edith L. Porter
Helen L. Pratt
Anna E. Rickard
Bertha Reldenf
Evelyn Rock
Margaret Roraback
Ruth E. Rose
Maud L. Rose
Marion H. Rose
Mary F. Ryan
Edith Sadler
Maud E. Sadler
Lucie Seery
Margaret Shanahan
Ellen Sheecy
Grace Sheridan
Alice Sherman
Anna K. Sherman
Margaret Sherman
Mabel A. Sherry
L. F. Silliman
Jane K. Smith
Josephine Smith
Olive D. Welles
Katherine E. Wetstine
Bertha Wheeler
Ethel M. Wheeler
Caroline Wooster
Gertrudge Wooster
Lela Wurm
Henrietta Wurtzen
Laura Zink
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