Assist ant Director of Smithsonian Dies
Washington mourns the death of Dr. Pred W. True, zoologist and longtime Smithsonian official. Born 1858 in Middletown, he joined government service, led the National Museum mammals, served as executive curator, head of biology, and in 1931 became assistant secretary, contributing to numerous expositions and exhibitions.
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Washington, D. C
Predx
W. True
Smithsonian
George Washington Hh
Middletown
Govracas Service
National Museum
Department of Biology
The Courtland School For Girls Prospectus 1914 15
The Courtland School for Girls lists Miss Mary J. Miner as principal and invites inquiry into its 1914-15 prospectus available at bookstores. The attractive building, adequate equipment, and strong teaching staff are highlighted. Certificate admits women to colleges. boys enter four lower grades. A card request will bring a representative to your home.
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Courtland School For
Washington Avenue
Mary J. Miner
Courtland
Shedim Icencion
Saengerfest Visitors May Tax Hotel Space
Anticipating crowds for the Saengerfest, Semmacrest plans 20 special cars between Bridgeport and the park. About 16 000 people are expected, with over 1 000 singers and families, possibly 2 000 total for the grand concert Monday night and afternoon contests. Additional concerts are set for Tuesday. preparation week has hotel and room shortages visible. Governor Simeon E Baldwin and staff will attend. New York dailies may send critics to judge the performances at the Casino and concerts. tickets at Steinert's store on Matin Street are selling rapidly.
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Semmacrest Company
ising @ achedille
Bridgeport
Ounting Bose
Arion Eliety
Simeon E. Beldwin
Ni York
Steinert's
Matin Street
Australian Kelly dies at 92 in Matawan area
James Kelly known as Australian Kelly, prize fighter and former holder of Australia's heavyweight title in 1848, dies at his home near Matawan New Jersey. He fought in a bout lasting about ten rounds, reportedly a ring record.
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New York
James Kelly
Kelly
Matawan
No J
Australia
Fire destroys stock shed at Thamesville plant
A large stock shed at the American Cardboard Company in Thamesville burned, detached from the main plant. The shed contained stock and the loss is about 15000 dollars. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion as the cause. firemen were hampered by a lack of water.
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Norwich
American Cardboard Company
Thamesville
Nremen
Pilgrims to Tour Nutmeg State Tomorrow
New York group of Sons of the American Revolution tracing Washington route from Philadelphia to Cambridge plan visits in Franmee's Tavern and other colonial sites. They will unveil a tablet at Kingsbridge, attend services in Hastings, and conclude in New Rochelle. Yesterday they unveiled a bronze memorial tablet at 198 Hudson Street near the Lispenard mansion site.
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New York
George Washington
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Franmee
Kingsbridge
Hudson Street
Lispenard
Washington
Concert at Swedish Baptist Church Delivers Fine Program
The Swedish Union League presents a concert tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Swedish Baptist Church Seeley and Lewis streets. Elsa Wilson Elna Westerberg Elvira Bertilson Rev A P Engstrom F Gberg and C Wall perform. Engstrom to speak on the Progress of the Swedish People in the West. Refreshments served.
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Swedish Union League
Swedish Baptist Church
Seeley
Lewis Streets
Elsa Wilson
Elna Westerberg
Elvira Bertilson
A. P. Engstrom
Messrs. F. Gberg
C. Wall
West
Concert by Swedish union League of Bridge Port
A Saturday evening concert is announced for June 27 at Lewis Street venue by the Swedish union League of Bridge Port. The notice mentions 25 counts for admission or performance details.
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Swedish Union League of Bridgeport
Swedish Baptist Church
Seeley
Lewis Street
Claflin Company to Reorganize After Receivership
New York June 26. John Claflin announces plans to reorganize the firm after receivership. Creditors, merchandisers, and paper holders back a plan to pay 100 cents on the dollar. Liabilities quoted at 34.4 million with $10 million pledged by Claflin. A creditor meeting in about ten days will decide continued receivership and terms for borrowing.
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New York
John Claflin
HR. Claflin
John Claffin
City Court Cases Hit With Probation Violations and Fines
John Kinnane 391 Capitol avenue arraigned before Judge Wilder for probation violation after being found in saloon bars and not supporting his family. A $25 fine and costs with 30 days in jail, suspended good behavior, was made operative with 30 days extra. Simpson noted poor probation conduct. Peter Rudolphi 237 Madison avenue fined $20 and costs for speeding on Washington 2 near Congress. James Kelly 1723 Strattora avenue, ringleader type, fined $50 and costs for knocking down a barber pole on Seaview Avenue. Ray Carroll 751 Central avenue and John Palmer 1318 East Washington avenue placed on probation until September 26. Abed Lapides 130 Daversport avenues, New Haven, case for speeding 71 mph past trolley car continued to Monday. Motorcycle Policeman Gorgas arrested. John Hermon 340 Waterview avenue fined $5 and costs for stealing junk from a flat car after asking a trainman for permission. Norman S. Goulden Fairfield arraigned on non-support. insistence on Bridgeport trial noted. continuance granted for counsel, hearing set for tomorrow.
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John Kinnane
Capitol Avenue
Wilder
Simpson
John
Peter Rudolphi
Madison Avenue
Washington 2 Ie
Congress Street
Petes
James Kelly
Ray Carroll
Central Avenue
John Palmer
East Washington
Gorgas
John Hermon
Waterview Avenue
Norman S. Goulden
Fairfield
Amanda W. Goulden
Bridgeport
DeLaney
Weather forecast and notices from South Atlantic region
Showers have occurred along the South Atlantic coast and upper Mississippi while a strong disturbance stretches from Colorado to North Dakota. High pressure over Lake Superior keeps temperatures moderate. tonight cooler, Friday fair, then increasing clouds. Also notes Theodosia the zebra found dead and several ads for wart remover, soap, scalp treatment, and a local phone number.
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South Atlantic
Mississippi
Colorado
North Dakota
Lake Superior
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