Maine Battleship Maine Bone Opinions From Hartfor d Diver
William E. Carroll a retired U S Navy gunner argues bones from the Maine wreck are unlikely to be found or identifiable due to sharks mud and barnacles and notes outside explosion theory while recalling his role aboard the Iowa and the Sampson inquiry. He expects full cause determination to await cofferdam clearance and mud removal amid ongoing investigation.
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Hartford
William E. Carroll
United States Navy
Sargeant Street
Maine
William T. Sampson
Spain
Naval Service
Carroll
Havana
Carrol
Gunner Carrell
Navy
Adial
Iowa
Key West
Sampson
Gunner Carroll
Veteran gunner recalls Maine disaster impact on crew
After aiding in destroying Cervera’s fleet on the Iowa Carroll served in the Philippines and China during the Boxer uprising. An injury led to his retirement and he recounts mental collapse among survivors, noting a probe being kept from Rear Admiral Sigsbee to avoid blame for an internal explosion.
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Cervera
Iowa
Mr. Carroll
Philippines
China
Maine
Gunner Carroll
Carroll
Charles D. Sigsbee
Sigsbee
Pacific Company Makes a Big Hit In Mount Vernon Parade
Bridgeport firemen led by Mayor Buck Ingham attracted loud applause during a Mount Vernon parade yesterday. Pacific Engine Company of Bridgeport, wearing red shirts, headed the city’s marchers while Chemical Co. No. 4 hosted the visiting firemen for an extensive entertainment.
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Bridgeport
Mount Vernon
Pacific Engine Company
Buck Ingham
Buckingham
Chemical Co. No. 4
Bride Nellie Abercrombie Weds James A Haines in June Ceremony
In a June afternoon ceremony at 27 Hayes Street city Miss Nellie M Abercrombie wed James A Haines of St John NB pastor P Mathias officiated. The couple left for New York and Bermuda after vows then plan to live in St John NB. The bride’s family ties and gifts reflected broad esteem.
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Hayes Street
City
P. Mathias
King’s Highway Congregational Church
Nellie M. ‘Abercrombie
James A. Haines
N. B
New York
Bermudas
St. John
Captain Haines
Nova Scotia
Co. M. Abercrombie
Hemstich
Singer Manufacturing Co
Bridgcort
Pleasant surprise party at Miss Mary Henninger home
A group of friends gathered at 903 Hancock Avenue for games music and a comedy playlet starring Mary Henninger and her brother George. The evening featured solos by Grace Barrows a ballad by George Henninger and a late supper before departure. Also listed are attendees including Lena Zellweger Jennie Barrows and Mr and Mrs Letsch. Victoria Tokyo papers note an acquittal in a cancer relief case.
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Mary Henninger
Hancock Avenue
Jennife Barrows
Grace Barrows
George Henninger
Miss. Barrows
King George
Mary
George
Lena Zellweger
Mary Hilley
Frances Steinmetz
Louise Ringli
Jennie Barrows
Edward C. Weldon
Gus Rising
Harry Schempp
E. Rising
Frank Neuert
Fred. W. Jephcote
Mrs. Letsch
Beppo
Doings In Local Fraternal Bodies
Local fraternal groups report active meetings with new members. The Citizens' Corps of the G A R hosted a camp fire gathering with ten new members admitted and a fine supper. Betsy Ross council D of L elected officers. installation set for July 18. Corinthian Lodge A F A M to confer Master Mason degree. Barnum lodge K of P to nominate officers and visit Mithra lodge. Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar returned from Danbury field day at Lake Kenoshia with a sheep roast by Nelson Freshour.
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Citizens’ Corps
Ody
Betsy Ross
D. of L
Daughters of Aulberty
Bonnie Wilson
Carrie Evitts
Edith Wheeler
Mary Scheibel
Ella M. Richard
Carrie Judd
Frank Walters
John Rogerson
Sarah J. Tremper
Excelsior Council
New Haven
Barnum Lodge
P. T
Hamilton Commandery
K. T
Knights Templars
Crusader Commandery
Danbury
Lake Kenoshia
Nelson
Boy Is Injured Spinning At Playground Chute
Fred Wills, a child from 1760 Seaview Avenue, sprained both ankles late last night at the Yellow Mill park playground after attempting to chute the chutes. A bar across the bottom, set while closed, caused the mishap.
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Fred Wills
Seaview Avenue
Yellow Mill Park
Wills
Automobiles Hit Child on East Main Street
Julius Greenspun seven of 39 Steuben street was struck yesterday afternoon at East Main and Steuben by a George Dean driven auto. Several teeth were knocked out but she escaped serious injury. Also notes on Big Market sales and a duel incident at Fort Howard between Corporal James Smith and Private Arthur Rector with Rector injured.
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Julius Greenspun
Steuben Street
East Main Street
Steuben Streets
George Dean
Baltimore
James Smith
Arthur Rector
Fort Howard
Rector
Smith
Workingmen's Insurance as a National Duty
Brandeis argues for a comprehensive wage earner insurance program covering sickness invalidity old age and unemployment. He compares U S needs to Britain France and Germany and cites higher mortality among American workers and potential savings from preventive measures and employer appreciation of ongoing costs. He warns dependence on charity and urges early action.
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Louis O. Brandeis
Germany
France
England
United States
Bourneville
Birmingham
Wales
Fisher
Illinois
Fire Insurance Plea Reduces Losses in New England Factories
A historical discussion notes the high fire costs in 1910 with total U S losses of 234 million, contrasting immune New England factories protected by factory mutuals paying 43 cents per 1000 insured. It highlights long term savings, fifty years earlier costs were ten times higher, and argues for broader adoption of mutuals to curb irregular employment and fire waste.
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America
Foley Kidney Pills Advised for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An advertisement from Curtis Pharmacy by F. B. Brill promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a quick permanent remedy for kidney and bladder problems and related irregularities.
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PEW
F. B. Brill
Curtis Pharmacy
Taft Family Attends Westminster Abbey in Formal White Attire
London June 23 United Press reports Charles P. Taft President Tafts brother J Pierpont Morgan and accompanying wives and daughters among American visitors in Westminster Abbey. Taft and Morgan wore black velvet knee breeches with silver buckled slippers and swords Taft added a white vest Mrs Tafts dress featured white satin embroidered in brilliants pearls and diamonds Miss Taft wore a white tulle gown embroidered in pink.
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United Press
London
Westminister Abbey
Charles P. Taft
Taft
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Mrs. Taft
Miss Taft
Dr Ives Discharged Over Speeding After Hurry Up Call
Waterbury June 23 Dr John W Ives of Milford was discharged in police court after being arrested for driving about 50 miles an hour through local streets claiming he rushed to a patient on a hurry up call. The article notes a kidney remedy advertisement by Foley Pills from Curtis Pharmacy.
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United Press
Waterbury
John W. Ives
Milford
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Bridgeport Trunk and Bag Company
Broad Street
John Seccessors
Wooster-Atkinson CO
Pacific Company
Haines
ABE
BIE
Victoria
Tokioé
Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Corinthian Lodge
A. F
A. M
Long Island
P. & G. Naphta
State and Bank Streets
East Malin Street
Great Suit Sale
M Erly
Merly
The
Klein Clothing Co
Cor
Middle and
Golden Hill Sts
Third Avenue
New York City
New
Louis D. Brandeis
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Boston
Brandeis
Wissner
House OF Satisfaction
DR. Ives
Foley
Packard
Garag
Fairfield Avenue
Congress
Berkshire Mill CO
Screeneo Lehigh Coal
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Uptown
Housatonic
Pee Noa
Patrick
Washington Ave
Central Market
State Street
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