Connecticut Delegation Heads to Baltimore for Democratic Convention
New Haven June 24 Connecticut delegation to the Democratic national convention in Baltimore leaves on two special cars after a banquet at the Hotel Taft. Governor Baldwin seeks the Baldwin nomination on the first ballot with Dean Henry Wade Rogers of Yale Law School guiding delegates. Others back Wilson or remain uncertain. Meanwhile the Park Avenue Temple Women’s Auxiliary hosts a Summer Night festival on Falr a Avenue with lanterns, music, vaudeville, auto games, and refreshments, aiming to be a main social event of the season.
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Democratic Town treasurer leaves for Baltimore convention
Mr. I. N. Bock, treasurer of the Democratic Town committee of Fairfield, will depart on the 12 30 midnight train for Baltimore to attend the Democrat convention. A lodge meeting of Begowiey evening, June 26, at Grand Warden J. L. Christie, invites members of the order to attend. Also advertising Cyrus Wart Mover offered at The Cyrus Amacy, 253 Fairfield Avenue and Cannon.
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Best Hand Cleaner Promises Noninjury to Skin
Ad promotes a large ten cent can of Best Hand Cleaner that removes stove polish rust ink paint and dirt from skin and clothing. Manufactured by Wao R Winn at 244 Mentiora Ave.
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Mrs Pankhurst Wins Liberty by Hunger Strike
London reports Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the militant suffragists, released from Holloway Prison due to severe illness after a hunger strike of five days. She collapsed twice and was moved to a private hospital. Mrs Pethigh Lawrence, joint editor of Votes For Women, remains jailed and is being forcibly fed.
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Pankhurst Released After Medical Advice in Commons
In the House of Commons Home Secretary McKenna said Mrs. Pankhurst was released on doctors advice that her heart was too weak to endure forcible feeding. The note cites concerns over her health and the government handling of her detention amid hunger protests.
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Taft and Teddy Each Nominated
Chicago June 24 Taft nominated for president before midnight with 661 votes on the first ballot Sherman chosen for vice president Roosevelt delegates mostly silent and later nominate Theodore Roosevelt to head the National Progressive party ticket Johnson of California named as vice president candidate after unseated delegates met at Orchestra Hall.
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Bryan says convention will defeat Parker
Baltimore June 24. William Jennings Bryan cables leader Charles F Murphy predicting the Democratic national convention can oust Parker or accept defeat on the floor. Murphy weighs whether to back down and risk Bryan taking over the floor. Bryan vows a progressive platform and vows to lead a fight for the nominee. The convention faces fights over chairmanship, platform planks on economy, tariff, currency reform, labor, and woman suffrage is likely to be left to states.
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Law To Punish Restraint Of Trade For Personal Gain
Debate over a law to punish criminal combinations restraining trade for personal gain and mandate prison terms for corporate directors who violate the law. At the convention the presidential nomination remains in deadlock as Wilson and Clarke lead while Gaynor supporters grow. Conservatives see Gaynor as a potential trump card to beat Bryan, with party realignment possible once the temporary chairmanship fight ends.
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Edward M Guire Dead at 17 in Bridgeport Home
Edward McGuire, 17, son of Patrick J and Mary McGuire of 541 Gregory St, passed away last evening. He attended Bridgeport High School where he excelled academically and participated in the Junior Boys Debating Society and was re elected as vice president of the Criterion Board. He was prominent in the school’s literary life.
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Valedictorian remembered in sacred heart alumni tribute
A Sacred Heart Alumni Association tribute honors the valedictorian of the class of 1999. The message praises his gentleness, thoughtfulness, and perseverance, describing his noble Christian example and noting his career was brief but influential to those who mourn his passing.
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Pall Mall Gazette Praises Roosevelt Third Party
London dispatch notes the Pall Mall Gazette praising Roosevelt's new party in the United States. It claims the future may justify Roosevelt and his allies, arguing the division between Republican and Democratic parties could be necessary to curb corruption and cynicism.
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Kirby Driscoll Wedding at St Augustine’s Church
A wedding occurred at St Augustine’s Church this morning uniting Grace Driscoll and Tiémas Kirby. The bride wore a blue paneled gown with duchess lace and a large picture hat, carrying white roses, with Helen Driscoll as maid of honor and William Ner as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s aunt on Arch Street, and the couple will reside at 109 Catherine Street after July 1.
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