Astor to Demonstrate Peat Gas Plant at Rhinecliff
John Jacob Astor has perfected a peat fuel invention and seeks a patent. He is erecting a 150 horsepower peat gas plant on his Rhinecliff estate to test a vibratory disintegrator powering a stone crusher. If successful, this could mark a major engineering advance in utilizing peat bogs.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Colonel Astor
Rhinecliff
Hudson
Scientiic American
Consolidated Express Company Incorporated in New Haven
A certificate of incorporation was filed by the Consolidated Express Company of New Haven with a capital of 31,000,000. The express carrier plans to operate goods transport by cars boats or other vehicles owned by the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad or its shareholder companies and may acquire hold or dispose of transportation assets and related lands. Incorporators include H. M. Kochersperger B Campbell and A. S. May.
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Consolidated Express Company
Secretary of the State
Consolidated Express Company of
New Haven
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
H. M. Kochersperger
B. Campbell
Government Moves to Halt Smuggling at New York Port
Washington May 21 The Treasury Department restricts Passes to meet incoming steamships at the Port of New York granting them only to well vouched or known individuals. Collector Loeb will issue few passes in the future to curb smuggling avenues along the bay.
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Washington
Port of
New York
Treasury Department
Loeb
Filipinos Again Declare For Independence In Assembly
Manila reports the Philippine General Assembly at its close last night adopted a resolution in favor of independence for the islands with a slight variation from the action at the final adjournment of the 1908 session.
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Manila
Philippine General Assembly
Eain
Knights to Worship in Orders Uniform at May 3 Service
Hamilton Commandery No 5 Knights Templar will attend a divine service at St John’s church on Sunday May 3. Rev W H Lewis rector and member of the commandery arranged a special service. Eminent Commander Frederic A Bartlett ordered all Sir Knights to assemble at the asylum at 4 p m in full Knight Templar uniform and march to the church.
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Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
St. John's Church
W. H. Lewis
St. John's
Frederic A. Bartlett
Asylum
Knight Templar
Sunday Blue Laws In Coney Island Persist
New York May 21 Sunday blue laws will govern Coney Island while state courts decide on rights of common shows. Mayor McClellan reaffirmed enforcement of a peaceful Sunday at the resort and refused any policy change, stating Sunday is a day of rest and only necessary or charitable work is allowed.
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New York
Coney Island
McClellan
Lord Ronaldshay Apologizes to Countess Granard
Lord Ronaldshay apologized publicly for an attack on the Countess of Granard formerly Beatrice Mills of New York. He called her a dumped American heiress and said the remark was a singularly ill chosen joke and that he deeply regretted it.
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London
Lord Ronaldshay
Countess of Granard
Beatrice Mills
New York
New Skin Remedy Promises Quick Eczema Cure
An advertisement promotes possum as a revolutionary skin treatment curing eczema and related diseases. It claims itching stops immediately and chronic cases clear in two weeks, with effects on acne, herpes, rashes, and more. Available in 50 cent and $2 jars at Bridgeport pharmacies, with a free experimental mail package from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
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Bridgeport
Jennie Hamilton
Emergency Laboratories
Nice
Twenty-fifth Street
New York
Bishop Thic knesse denounces London society in sermon
London May 21 Archdeacon Thicknesse denounces what he calls the degradation of the Sabbath by society. He cites high life indulging in needless Sunday journeys motor expeditions dinner parties and games harming servants rest. He mentions a fancy dress dinner on Lent Sunday at a country house where ladies dressed as men and gentlemen as women.
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London
Thicknesse
Northampton
Fairview Lawn Real Estate Invitation in Bridgeport
Bridgeport real estate promotion touts Fairview Lawn within the city limits with fire and police protection, schools, churches, and easy access to the business center. It promises scenic countryside views, rapid city growth, and strong potential for homebuyers and investors. Sales agent J. A. Richardson invites prospects to inspect and visit with car service and on-site attendants.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Fairview
North Main Street
Fairview Lawn
Bank of Earth
J. A. Richardson
Main St
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MAIN
London Society
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TV Savek
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Coleman Street
Unnion
OME Cafe
Parreia
Dan Cooney
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Bunnell and Deacon Streets
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Gregory
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Liberty
Liberty Special
Bridgeport Bicycles
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