Pupils plan repeat trip to West Point from Shelton School
Shelton school eighth graders will repeat a New York educational excursion they took last year. About 75 students and teachers depart by special car to 45th Street and Grants Tomb, then sail the Hudson to view the river and its lower course. A basket lunch, visits to an electric pew, riding academy, library, and chapel are on the schedule with Principal E B Cortenth guiding the trip.
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Werlehe
Ufa
Clus
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New York
Grants Tomb
129Th Street
Robert Fulton
Riding Academy
Corteteht
Corteteht. Who Was In Charge of the Seat Corarwall
Wyre Pelt
Bantei
Unclear guest list led by Harvey Went attends puppet event
The aide notes Harvey C. Went acts as guest of the boys for a puppet show. Several parents and friends will accompany the party, with the total count estimated between zero and one hundred.
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Harvey C. Went
Michigan Democrats Solidly for Wilson at State Convention
Democrats of Michigan met in Bansing on May 17 to endorse the renomination of President Wilson. The convention will elect two delegates and two alternates from each of the 12 state districts. Congressmen Fran Obremus of Detroit serves as temporary chairman.
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Bansing
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Michigan
Wilson
Fran Obremus
Detroit
Connecticut Co Re routes Derby cars via Golden Hill
The Connecticut Co announced a new Derby car route following a April 24 resolution by the common council. Effective Saturday May 20 the Derby cars will enter the city via Fairfield Avenue, proceed north on Main Street, turn east on Golden Hill Street, and head south on Water Street, instead of using the Broad Street loop to relieve traffic.
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Derby Care
City
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Water Street
Ansonia Man to be Ordained in Baltimore May 25
Rev. James McCormick son of Mr and Mrs Like McCormick of Ansonia will be ordained to the priesthood by Cardinal James Gibbons at Baltimore Cathedral on Thursday May 25. He will celebrate his 61st solemn mass at the Church of the Assumption on Sunday May 28 at 10 30 o’clock. A native of Ansonia he studied at parochial school Ansonia High School St Thomas Seminary Hertford and St Marys Seminary Baltimore where he ranked high in theology.
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Cardinal James Gibbons
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Church of the Assumption
Police Warn Against Fraud as Hosiery Salesmen
Police warn of impostors posing as Globe Hosiery Works salesmen from New York City. A letter from the firm at 2 West 42nd Street says complaints show some locals take orders for stockings and other articles without any connection to the company.
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Globe Hosiery Works
New York City
West 42Nd Street
Getting Drunk on Cactus Exclusive Service Report
The American Society of Indians declares Indian Day on May 13 as Congress weighs two bills targeting peyote, a cactus drug used in religious peyote ceremonies. The piece notes dangers of addiction, discusses spiritual aims versus medical harm, and cites experts urging prohibition.
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American Society of Indians
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United States
Congress
Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Indian Service
Washington
Indian Office
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Ales Hrdlicke
Crator
Anthropological Department
National [Museum of History
Indemnity and Boxer Rebellion Questions in Congress
The text recalls a 1908 joint resolution authorizing the president to consent to a modification of the indemnity from China under the 1901 protocol. It notes the total payment cap of 13 855 492.69 with 4 percent interest and possible remission of the rest as friendship. It also poses questions about Santo Domingo customs receipts, Kaiser Wilhelm's deformity, Poultney Bigelow’s remarks, and Washington’s death tribute resolutions.
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United States
Congress
Senate
House
Republic of Santo Disa
Santo Domingo
Kaiser Wilhelm
Poultney Bigelow
Bonn
Washington
Richard Henry Lee
Jobe Marshall
Peninsular Mine Explosion and Diplomatic Classifications
The text describes the 1864 mine near Petersburg, its 520 foot shaft with 8,000 pounds of powder, and its crater size, noting Petersburg held until April 2, 1865. It then explains diplomatic ranks, from ambassadors to charges d affaires, and defines terms about mules, hinnies, and the open ocean concept of the high seas with three miles territorial waters.
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Herdiwail
Headland
Iie
Cape Hatteras
Cape Cod
Massachusetts Bay
Long Island Sound
Chesapeake Bay
United States
High Seas
Unknown ship goes ashore in gale near Swampscott
An unidentified three masted schooner was driven ashore at King's Beach Swampscott during a gale. Coast guard crew rendered aid immediately as the vessel sat ashore with all hands reported safe.
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Swampscott
Mass
King’s Beach
Coasteuard
Ex inmate of Archer Home in critical condition
Essex Conn May 7 Mrs Emily R Gladding brought from Archer Home for Aged People Windsor Sunday has been sinking steadily since arrival and is now in critical condition General Marchand of the French army a war hero has been killed at the front.
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Conn
Emily R. Gladding
Archer
Windsor
Marchand
Minstrel Stars to Sing at Eagles Hall
Singers from Buckeport headlined the Irian Minstrels at Eagles Hall during a nine day engagement. The show promises Irish flavor with bagpipes, a 40-voice chorus, and acts by Toomey, Laeich, Simpson, Lennon, Lombari, McNamara, and others. Archibald A. McNeil Sr recovering from surgery. Kathleen Kennex returning from visit. Clyde Waters leads a semi pro team in New Haven. mothers plan Bird House projects for Audubon Society activities.
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Peregns
Buckeport
Eagles Hall
Prominis
Jack Mueher
Lydia Walsh
Mary Idaboney
Duyn Brothers
David Bullivan
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