Residence of Lemuel Clarke Entered in Broad Daylight
Mrs. Lemuel Clarke reported a daytime burglary at her second floor State Street home. A false key was used to enter while she was away, with $100 in cash and jewelry including a lady's gold watch neck chain and a wedding ring stolen. Potato peddler James Graham witnessed a man descending the stairs during his sales on the floor below.
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Lemuel Clarke
Lemuel Clark
Ae State Street
James Graham
Clark
Melancholy career and fashion notes from a 1909 issue
A journal column reflects on a young man who plans a wealth based career as a watchman and police like money watcher. It contrasts this with a call to live boldly, noting older fashion pieces like muffs and their evolution through Queen Anne and Venetian influences with references to Paris, Louis XIV, and court fashion.
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Saturday Evening Post
England
France
Paris
Demoiselles Guerin
Rue de Bac
Louis XIV
Monument in Pinaver churchyard sparks odd inheritance tale
A tall ivy grown pyramid with a coffin stone shell stands as a monument to William and Agnes Loudon in Pinaver. Their son stored their remains above ground to keep their fortune from passing elsewhere, a curious, unjust yet achieving act. Windmill signals mark local births and marriages, while the mole is found to have tiny but functional eyes.
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Uttle Middlesex
Pinaver
England
William
Agnes Loudon
Hidden Forces Within Shape True Character
A motivational reflection on inner strength and personal duty. It argues that the real test lies inside and every person can unleash potential by choosing meaningful deeds over empty inaction.
House Reserves Tax Program In Hartford Session
The Connecticut House rejected the Incorporations Committee report on a charter for Freelove Baldwin Stowe Chapter G A R of Milford, excluding charter tax exemption. Speech by Milford’s Mr. Smith sparked strong opposition with patriotic apathy remarks. The measure lost 100 to 9 and was tabled.
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House
Louis M. Phelps
H. S. Davis
Wallingford
Savings Bank of New
Valentine Farm
Marsfield
Connecticut Agrcu'tural College
Branford Steam Railway Company
Damascus Railway Company
Tidewater
Winchester
Memorial Park
St. Boniface German Roman Catholic Society
Eeavea
Heineman
Arnold
Senate
Committee of Labor
Connecticut
George W. Wheeler
Supreme Court
Milton A. Shumway
William $ Case
Lincoln J. Morrison
Wm. Sumner
New Haven
State Board of Education
Henry Whitefield
Gullford
Captain Sprague Asks Payment For Care Of Hoy Relatives Contest Claim
Judge of Probate Nobles appointed as commissioners to hear claims on Hoy estate regarding care payments by Captain Daniel Sprague. Administrators dispute the bill after Hoy’s death with no will, property to relatives. Bernard J Murtha’s brother James Murtha files sworn affidavit asserting kinship as probate proceeds.
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Daniel Sprague
William H. Hoy
Hoy
Sprague
Clifford B. Wilson
Joel G. Wooster
Frank J. Wirer
Bernard J. Murtha
Oosins Wing
Nobbs
James Murtha
Bernard
Thornton Divorce Suit Alleges Wife Infidelity
City Sheriff Max Cohen serves papers in a divorce action filed by James Thornton against Elizabeth E Davenport Thornton of 295 John Street. The suit filed August 1, 1891 seeks divorce and custody of minor children with infidelity alleged. Case returnable the first Tuesday in April.
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Max Cohen
Elizabeth EE. Thornton
Davenport
John Street
Jas
Thornton
Yale Buys Stoddard Residence for 50 000
New Haven March 23 Negotiations closed for the sale of the residence of S E Stoddard on Semple Street to Yale University Scientific School. The purchase price is reported at 50000 dollars.
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New Haven
S. E. Stoddard
Semple Street
Scientific School
Yale University
No More Piles Pyramid Pile Cure Offer
An advertisement promises fast relief from piles and rectal disease with Pyramid Pile Cure. It offers a free trial package by mail to prove its effectiveness, then urges buying a 50 cent box at pharmacies. Claims include instant relief and reduced swelling, with operations avoided.
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Mar
Fallon Explains ONeill Charge in Senate Hearing
Fallon describes his dispute with ONeill over a property sale and legal fees. He claims slander by ONeill and reluctance to share proceeds, recounting meetings with Attorney John Cullinan and buyer Brill. Two witnesses, A. J. Merritt and Augustus Brill, are set to testify next.
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O'Neil
Mie
O'Neill
Mr. Fallon
A. J. Merritt
Augustus Brill
Bad archery injures boy and leads to admission
Abie Silverman, 12, was struck in the eye by an arrow from an unknown archer. Abe Sherman, 12, of Pembroke Street, admitted guilt to Detective Hackett, saying the shooting was accidental. the case may be settled out of court.
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Abie Silverman
Able
Highland Avenue
Abe Sherman
Pembroke Street
Hackett
Hinwo
Fireman Injured Battling New Hartford House Blaze
William T. Platt, an aged New Hartford firefighter, fell from a ladder when a chimney toppled during a blaze at Attorney F B Munns home. He suffered two broken ribs and other injuries, is hospitalized in serious condition as attic fire damage remains limited to the Munn residence.
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United Press
F. B. Munn
New Hartford
Wiliam T. Platt
Mann
Loose wheel felled Walker on Main Street
William Walker an insurance agent riding a wheel on Main Street near North Avenue was struck by a loose wheel after No. 1 hose wagon answering a fire alarm snapped its rear axle. Walker escaped injury as did the hoseman. A grass fire near Federal Street was extinguished before the department arrived.
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William Walker
Main St
North Avenue
Walker
Federal Street
Fire in a Shed Set by Boys at Stratford Avenue
An afternoon alarm reported a shed behind a Stratford Avenue store on fire. The blaze, attributed to boys, was extinguished with little damage. A second item explains that pursuing a judgment across state lines requires a certified copy presented to the court for execution under the full faith and credit clause. It also notes Zerah Colburn’s prodigious mental arithmetic as a child.
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Stratford Avenue
U. S. Allice
United States
Rapid Growth Echoes in Joaquin Miller Interview
In Chicago, Joaquin Miller spoke on Western progress when a reporter pressed him about elite confingra tone cut west. The Sierra poet replied succinctly that their fires stem from rapid growth, underscoring the era's fevered expansion and rising ambition.
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Joaquin Miller
Chicago
Sierras
Spring Opening Brings Rich Hats and Global Fashions
A larger brighter store unveils its best spring merchandise with hats from across the ocean, costumes from top American makers, and fabrics from France, England, Germany, and America. Three days starting tomorrow celebrate the Spring opening inviting women to explore new styles and determine what suits them best.
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Ocean
France
England
Germany
America
Hair Goods Sale Promises Style and Value at Low Prices
First quality hair goods at low prices promote spring dressing for the head. Store offers. hats require proper hair styling, and quality is ensured through careful production in sanitary workrooms. Prices are kept exceptionally low with a range of wigs, nets, switches, and dyes.
Dilemmas and Drollery From Mixed Press Snippets
A compact collage of humorous quotes and quips covers coeducation debates, Muscular anatomy, Mirabeau’s trumpet voice and parliamentary silence. It also notes jokes about vocation choice, aging brains, marriage rules for French youth, workplace theft, appearances versus greatness, and a quip about money and fault finding.
Distinctive new costumes by HoowLAanp on display
HoowLAanp presents distinctive costumes in attractive styles with handsome fabrics. The collection promises beauty and variety, inviting customers to see and enjoy the display in person. Exclusive costumes are priced at $25 and up.
New Fashions Promote Finer Undermuslins
The article notes development in undergarments with finer muslin and delicate trimming. It emphasizes closer fitting styles and new forms for today’s wardrobe, highlighting improvements and availability on the second floor.
Fine silks and satin fabrics on showroom display
Fine silks, Messaline satin, Latin Directoire fabrics shown in charming hues and lus trous richness. Queen foulards from France accompany them. Pure white figures on handsome tinted grounds. Prices range from $1 to $2 a yard. center aisle, various colors and textures highlighted.
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Directoire
Foulards
France
Fine woolens and satin fabrics from English making
Fine wool satins and mohair stripes offered in rich gray tones and striking patterns. English make mohair stripes and checks sparkle with life. Prices range from $1 to $2 per yard, featuring satin stripe fabrics, chiffon broadcloth, and prunella with satin accents across multiple color grounds.
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Riack
Prunella
Baldwins and DeForest Death Notices in Connecticut
In Huntington on March 1, widow of Eli N. Baldwin aged. In Litchfield on March 3 Regnard D. DeForest aged 40 years. In Winsted on March 33 Miss Henrietta Talmadge aged migrest. West Commwail Mares Lucetta es
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Baldwin
Huntington
Eli N. Baldwin
Mino
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