Mordecai Brown A Pitching Marvel Of The Cubs
Mordecai Brown born October 19 1876 in Noyesville Indiana rose from mining roots to star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. Noted for a grip and extra rotary motion his injury aided his curve and he won 171 games in nine Cubs seasons while delivering clutch relief work in key pennant races.
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Maclean Kennedy
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Mordecai Brown
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Matty
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Ind
Terre Haute
Brown
Rockford
Hottentots
Omaha
St. Louis
Chicago
St. Lewis
Cube
Frank Seelee
Cubs
Cincinnati
Redland
New York
Merkle
Fang
Mietetes
Miner’s Greatest Achievement Stuns Giants In Clash
In a high tension game Mordecai dominated as he shut down Arthur Devlin after a decisive early run. The Giants struggled, appearing overwhelmed as Mordecai delivered a masterful performance and sealed the outcome.
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Arthur Devlin
Mordecai
Spring and Summer Millinery Opening by Elizabeth Effinger
Miss Elizabeth Effinger announces the Spring and Summer opening of season offerings in millinery with imported modes and a pretty assortment of domestic headwear. Notable hats include charming models from original designs created in Effinger's workrooms for her patrons.
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Elizabeth Effinger
Community News and Local Gossip in Newtown
Mrs Thomas Brennan of Hartford visits friends in Newtown while Miss Kittle Brennan of North Center is mentioned. High school student Catherine Cavanaugh suffers a flu attack at home. Mr and Mrs F J Farrell of Bridgeport visit Mrs Lacey Cavanaugh. John Finnell of Zoar remains critical. Lawrence O Connell is steady. William C Corbett shows signs of recovery. Real estate activity increases with Jacob Block showing properties in Sandy Hook notably the Carroll property on Glen Avenue attracting several out of town buyers. Mrs H B Read of Sugar Street is expected to go home next Saturday after hospital care. Funeral pallbearers for Mrs Lawrence O Connell included Phomes McGrath, William Clark, John Cunningham, and John Carroll. visitors from Trenton and New York attend. W Mershon of Sandy Hook returns home after arranging care for his plant. A new one clasp house dress design is introduced for convenience.
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Newtown
Thomas Brennan
Hartford
Sadie Ready
Kittle Brennan
North Center
Catherine Cavanaugh
F. J. Farrell
Bridgeport
Lacey Cavanaugh
John Finnell
Zoar
Lawrence O'Connell
William C. Corbett
Jacob Block li
Sandy Hook
Carroll
Glen Avenue
H. B .Read
Sugar Street
Lawrence O’connell
Phomes McGrath
William Clark
John Cunningham
Waterbury
John Carroll
J. Keating
Trenton
Cyrus Corn Cure Clears Pain in Weather Change
Old corns bring pain in changing weather but Cyrus Corn Cure removes corns and stops pain instantly. It is recommended by Bridgeport residents who have tried it, with thousands endorsing. Price ten cents and worth trying.
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Bridgeport
Spring Millinery Opening Announcement
We will exhibit our spring importations of pattern hats and Parisian novelties along with hundreds of hats from our workroom. Ladies of Bridgeport and vicinity are invited as no cards are issued.
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Bridgeport
Vicinity
Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair With Quick Results
Advertising copy touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims rapid visibility of hair growth, improved scalp condition, and shinier, fuller hair after regular use, urging readers to buy at drug stores or toilet counters tonight.
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Knowlton
Adv
Ridgefield Firecases Spur Accusations Of Arson
A Ridgefield fire in an unoccupied High Ridge residence rebuilt by Barton Hepburn caused about 5000 dollars in damage after starting in the attic and spreading to the rear. Firefighters fought poor road access while saving household effects. Sunset View Hotel near the borough, owned by Thomas Kiernan, was burned later with 750 dollars in currency and valuables lost. A man detained for questioning after liquor denial was discharged for lack of evidence. Firemen Joseph Reilly was overcome by smoke but rescued by colleagues Charles Walker and Joseph Benedict.
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Ridgefield
Conn
Barton Hepburn
High Ridge
Mr. Hepburn
Sunset View Hotel
Thomas Kiernan
Joseph Reilly
Charles W. Walker
Joseph Benedict
Engine Company
Home Planned for Jewish Children in Bridgeport
A meeting is set for tomorrow at 8 PM at the Synagogue Atlas Israel East Washington Ave to discuss creating a Bridgeport Home for Jewish Children via the Federation of Jewish Charities. Attending groups include Hebrew Ladies Aid Ladies Hebrew Charitable Ladies Benevolent Hebrew Children's Aid and Daughters of Israel. An invitation goes to all interested.
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Atlas Israel
East
Washington Avenue
Bridgeport
Federation of Jewish Charities
The
Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Hebrew Charitable Society
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
Hebrew Children’s Aid Society
Daughters of Israel
Chief Kohler Trial for Misconduct in Office
Cleveland dispatch reports the trial of Police Chief Fred Kohler on charges of gross immorality and misconduct in office. Prosecution aims to finish by nightfall. defense to begin presenting evidence tomorrow, including alibis for two dates and a full defense regarding a visit to Mrs May Shearer’s home on June 5 1912.
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Cleveland
Fred Kohler
May Shearer
Kohler
Shearer
Wilson Seeks Government Post for Miss Tarr
President Wilson faces civil service limits as he tries to place Miss Salome Tarr, a twenty year old stenographer and typewriter, in a cabinet or department role by executive order. Tarr recently sued Drake's Business College in Jersey City for $25,000 over advertising using her image.
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Miss Tarr
Drake's Business College
Jersey City
Masonic Chapter to Confer R A M Degree Friday
Jerusalem Chapter R A M will confer the Royal Arch degree Friday evening. Lunch will be served at the close of the lodge.
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Jerusalem
Fraternal Benefit League to Initiate 20 at Golden Hill
Golden Hill council Fraternal Benefit league plans a Friday evening class initiation for 20 candidates. The Volunteer degree team of New Haven will exemplify the degree work with grand officers accompanying the New Haven delegation. A social with refreshments will follow the initiation.
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Golden Hill Council Fraternal Benefit League
New Haven
Lenten Services Planned At St Anthony's Church
St Anthony's church schedules a 7:30 p m Lenten sermon by Rev Father Ludovic Paradis chaplain of St John s Industrial School Deep River The Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament are set for Friday evening
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St. Anthony's Church
St. Anthony's
Ludovic Paradis
St. John’s Industrial School
Deep River
Redding Faces Deficit With Ten Mill Tax Rate
At a Saturday town meeting in Redding the vote settled on a ten mill rate to cover expenditures for the current year, instead of the 12 mill rate needed to balance the budget. First Selectman Sanford cited a projected deficit of over $3,000, while estimates showed expenditures around $19,300. attendees debated road costs, supervisor Bloomer’s salary, and tax timing, with Senator Peck proposing shifting the tax payment date to Aug 23 and Sept. 15 as the fiscal year close.
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Redding
First Selectman
Sanford
Com. Bennett
Bloomer
Michael Connery
Sarford
L. O. Peck
Selectmen
Board of Selectmen
Treasury
Peck
Smith
Plump
Protective League
First
Mr. Jennings
Anniversary Sale at The Smith Murray Co
The Smith Murray Co advertises an Anniversary Sale with colored Madras fabrics priced at 10c per 2 yards and various widths. White or Cream Scotch Madras, Figured Swiss, Plain Scrim and Hemstitched Scrim offered in multiple widths and prices from 10c to 37c per yard.
Community road repairs debated amid criticism of supervisor
Mr. Peck and J. Blackman pressed for repairs on unserviceable machines and a requisition to the selectmen. D. B. Sanford defended Supervisor Bloomer, arguing winter work costs were similar to prior years and that roads were improving under a new system despite possible executive inefficiencies. Audience applauded Sanford and Senator Peck’s support.
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Bloomer
Sanford
Sys
Weather Outlook for New Haven March Weather
New Haven forecast indicates clouds and rain then clearing this afternoon, with tonight becoming fair and slightly colder. Wednesday should be fair. The pattern shows a high pressure center over Missouri bringing pleasant central weather while a low pressure area over Nevada influences western regions.
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New Haven
Jersey
Essethern
Lake Region
Middle
North Atlantic
Missouri
W&s
Nevada
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