Hartford plot kept Hill from McLean in senatorial race
In New Haven Sheriff Hawley comments on a purported Hartford plan to block Congressman Hill by pitting him against Brandegee so McLean could win. The story claims Hill entered late, was defeated narrowly, and a deal favored McLean while anti-Hill Republicans oppose deals and underground strategy.
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Debates Over Reimposing State Taxes Rise Post 1906
A 1910 New York overview notes New York and Connecticut facing deficits after abolishing direct state taxes in 1906. It cites rising local taxes to cover state costs, critiques party extravagance, and cites taft anti trust stance affecting labor unions. It also touches King George Roosevelt lineage and a cotton trading case leading to indictments.
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Connecticut
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Taft
Patents and peculiar facts from early 20th century notices
A Massachusetts inventor patents heavy book holders with spring clips to keep pages open. A Chinese punishment deprives murderers of sleep until death, usually within a week. Trinidad’s coal and oil deposits are to be developed. Oklahoma mandates agriculture courses in rural schools. Queen bees live 2–5 years, workers 45 days to six months, drones under five weeks. A washing machine design rocks the bottom with a vertical plunger. A California inventor patents a fireless brooder for chicks. Libyan desert water reaches cases via ancient artesian wells. A New Jersey resident patents a simple clamp to join joints while glue sets.
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Trinidad
Oklahoma
New Jersey
New Haven Rate Rise Tied to Taft Rail Bill Passage
New Haven announces passenger fare increases set for July 23 affecting intra state and inter state routes. The rise follows Taft administration railroad legislation granting ICC review powers delaying some hikes, with opposition anticipated. Increases span Hartford Springfield and Boston Newport routes, and extend to smaller branches, with mileage books boosting sales as a compensatory effect. The article notes related tax and service implications and quotes a remedial health claim unrelated to rail news.
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World Powers To Guard Birds In Berlin Conference
New York reports show twenty leading nations meeting at the Fifth International Ornithological Congress in Berlin to plan protection and preservation of global bird life. Delegates from Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Austria-Hungary, Holland, Belgium, and others discuss conservation, import controls, and international cooperation to prevent pestilence and crop damage. William Dutcher, head of the National Association of Audubon Societies, attends for multiple American organizations and urges coordinated action.
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Sweden
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Belgium
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National Museum
American Ornithologists’ Union
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Australia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Greece
Japan
Java
Palestine
Switzerland
South Africa
Canary Islands
International
Ornithological Congress
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Kaiser
Tomorrow Night Band Concert at Washington Park
The Coast Artillery Corps band under Paul G Goulding will give a free public concert at Washington Park tomorrow evening. Police protection will be provided to keep noise down. Substantial thank you letters with checks have arrived from citizens, payable to the band or treasurer F W Bayer. The program lists National Emblem March, Nabucco overture, cornet solo, Woman's Love, Ogalalla, Call Me Up Some Rainy Afternoon, Grand International Fantasia, Ghesty Bear Bag, and Star Spangled Banner.
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Coast Artillery Corps
Paul G. Goulding
Washington Park
Birmingham
F. W. Bayers
Verdi
Cornet
J. W. Phoenim Valse
Farbach
Ogalalla
Ted Snyder
Dan Godfrey
Tea Snyer
D M Read Co June Undermuslin Sale
The D M Read Co announces a June sale of undermuslins as the regular summer offering of sample garments. Prices are cut on long white skirts 1.59 to 3.89, nightgowns 0.98 to 2.50, chemises 0.98 to 2.25, drawers 0.19 to 0.99, corset covers 0.50 to 1.98, nainsook and muslin pieces, and lace trimmed ensembles. Limited sizes and early buyers receive best value. on sale Tuesday morning with further corset news to follow.
Meriden to Try Flexner's Serum for Paralysis
Meriden, June 27. Focal physicians plan to test the Flexner serum for infantile paralysis in Meriden children. Drs Cook and Dinnan contacted Dr Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute to obtain serum after monkey experiments linked to the disease. The illness targets two to three year olds, attacks the spine, causes leg paralysis and possible death. Cases have been sudden, with rapid onset and severe deformity.
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Meriden
Simon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute
Yale
de Flexner
Dre. Cook
Dinran
Flexner
Cook
Paralyzing ailment resurfaces in past Gloucester outbreak
Medical experts note paralysis episodes mainly in summer nights, a pattern seen in a Gloucester epidemic nine years ago with 82 cases. Meriden physicians vow to apply modern science to prevent any epidemic, though infection is not proven.
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Gloucester
Mass
The Stock Market Investment Advice Comment
The advisory from Watson, Alpers & Co discusses stock investments, praising securities for investors while noting favorable conditions for profitable returns on strong stocks during market reactions. A testimonial from Mr Weakley of Kokomo Indiana claims relief from backache and kidney issues after Foley’s Kidney Pills, with a shop address listed.
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Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
Foley
B. Brill
Curtis Pharmacy
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