Burnham's Dinner To Hawley And The Hill Letter
A letter from E. J. Hill to Burnham discusses the Taft administration, Republican unity in Connecticut, and support for conservative federal policy. Hill explains why he cannot attend May 21 dinner due to sundry civil bill debates in Congress and emphasizes harmony within the party to back the administration and electoral prospects.
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Burnham
Fourth District
Bridgeport Harbor
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Taft
Middle West
Alleghanies
Republican
House of Representatives
William H
Connecticut
E. J. Hill
Obituary: Thomas F. Sheehan Dies After Accident
Thomas F. Sheehan, longtime Coulter-McKenzie Machine Co. employe, died at St. Vincent's Hospital after an accident two weeks ago. He leaves a wife, two young children aged two and four, and a brother John. Clouds obscured Halley's comet last night but may clear tonight for viewing after 10.
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Thomas F. Sheehan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Coulter-McKenzie Machine Co
John Shee
Washable Elastic Stockings Offer Superior Wear and Cleanliness
Washable elastic stockings cost more than ordinary kinds but last longer wear better and stay cleaner for the wearer. Next time you need one try to purchase the kind sold at local outlets.
Stop to the War in Nicaragua Urged by Estrada Allies
Bluefields Nicaragua May 23 United States intervention is viewed by Estrada supporters as the sole aim to end the civil war. A political adviser says Estrada seeks US pressure to halt fighting until a new president is chosen, with neither side clearly able to crush the other. Estrada’s forces linger, but government control remains in the west while Tisma battles continue.
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United Press
Bluefields
Nicaragua
United States
Estrada
Madriz
Zelaya
Tisma
Count De Lesseps Aims For Channel Round Trip Flight
Calais May 23 Count Jacques De Lesseps plans a round trip across the English Channel within 24 hours and expects a return flight within three hours if weather is favorable. He failed to fly back Sunday due to a stiff headwind after flying from Calais toward Dover. He lost the Ruinart prize of 2500 dollars but seeks the historic crossing more than the money. The aviator was brought to Calais from Dover by the torpedo boat Escapette and will return to Paris this afternoon.
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United Press
Calais
Count Jacques de Lesseps
Dover
de Lesseps
Paris
Aero Club and Wright Brothers clash over patent meet rules
New York May 23 Serious trouble grows between American and foreign aviators as the Aero Club of America demands licensed use of the Wright patents for all U S aviation meets. The club already contracts with the Wrights to pay for every meet, prompting protests that such an agreement implies infringement. Delegates from affiliated clubs converge in New York to discuss the dispute and its impact on the October Long Island aviation event.
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United Press
New York
Long Island
Aero Club of America Ly
America
Aero Club
Wright Brothers
Wright
Wright Company
Freedman
St Charles Society Welcomes 35 New Children of Mary
Rev Father O Rourke preached at St Charles parish last night for the reception of 35 new Children of Mary. Solemn vespers and benediction were observed as the members were invested with the society medal.
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ST. Charles
Father O'Rourke
Ss. J
St. Charles’nurch
Children of Mary of the Parish
the Society
Captain Scott Set To Start South Pole Quest
London May 23 Captain Scott's expedition is ready to sail for the south pole. The Terra Nova is loaded and only awaits some new instruments before departure. Lieutenant Campbell, first mate, oversaw the loading.
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Scott
South Pole
London
Campbell
Panama Canal progress and engineering milestones noted
Washington dispatch outlines six years of canal work ending May 3 with estimates the canal may open to world commerce soon. details cover Culebra Cut Gatun Locks Miraflores Pedro Miguel dam Gatun Lake excavation rates dredging and concrete placement plus plans for locks machinery and future station efforts.
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Washington
United Press Associations
Panama
Culebra
Gatun
Miraflores
Pedro Miguel
Gatun Dam
Gatun Lake
Taos
TORR
New Summer Waists and Embroidered Bags Offer Fresh Styles
The Smith Murray Co introduces sheer lawn waists with eyelet panels and tucked sleeves, 8c. Dainty Japanese Silk Waists with wide lace and Wallace medallion trim priced $1.50. India Lawn model with embroidery panel $2.50. Also Bentley's Linen Hand Bags ready to embroider in white and two tan shades, 50c each.
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India Lawn
Bentley
Colorado Utah Wyoming credit lines talk by F L Klein
F L Klein of Denver supervising Colorado Utah and Wyoming will discuss extended lines of credit and the dangers in connection therewith. B T Wilson of Seattle will tell the examiners of Washington Montana Idaho Oregon Nevada and California how best results may be obtained by cooperation with state examiners.
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National Bank Examiners
Comptroller
C. W. Morse
Atlanta
Murray
Treasury Department
Alfred Ewen
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Frank L. Norris
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
District of Columbia
Henry A. Williams
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Ohio
Percy H. Johnston
Lebanon
Kentucky
Tennesee
South Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
FE. F. Roreback
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
J. A. Rathbun
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Frank C. Hicks
St. Louis
Oenoetia
Kansas
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
National Bank
J. M. Logan
Fort Worth
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
F. L. Klein
Denver
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
B. T.wilson
Seattle
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Nevada
California
Smith College Seniors Ban Hats for Baccalaureate Sunday
Northampton May 23 In a bid to reduce graduation costs the Smith College senior class will not wear hats on Baccalaureate Sunday June 11. A three member dress committee ruled no hats to spare funds and avoid masking President Seelye during his address.
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Northampton
Smith College
Seelyee
Séelyee
Bostonian Forfeits Bond in Traffic Case
Alexander H Higgins a wealthy Bastonian sped from New York to the Hub at 35 mph and failed to appear in City court today forfeiting 15 he posted to ensure appearance. Special Policeman Gorgus arrested him yesterday in the West End. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Redden nolled the charge against Ralph C Sherwood of Stratford arrested Friday for disregarding signals at Fairfield avenue and Main street due to conflicting signals from two officers.
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Alexander H. Higgins
New York
Gorgus
West End
Redden
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
Insane Patients Escape and Are Recaptured
James Murphy, longtime inmate of Middletown State Hospital for Insane, was returned there after an absence of several days following an escape. He walked to his home area and reached his family late Saturday. Edward McGuire also escaped via a hospital window in Providence and was recaptured in the East End freight yards before being戻 returned to Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murphy
Middletown State Hospital
Murphy
Middletown
Coleman and
Olive Streets
Edward McGuire
State Hospital For Insane
Providence
East End
Wall Street Opening Slight Dip Then Slight Upturn
The May 23 opening shows a majority of issues just below Saturday’s close with an easy tone. After 15 minutes an upward move began, but by the end of the first hour most stocks were about one point under Saturday’s close. Government bonds steady, other bonds dull.
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Tnnted Press
New York
Townsend Gerry Wedding Set as Washington Fashion Event
Miss Mathilde Townsend will wed Peter Goelet Gerry in a noon May 24 ceremony in Washington. Miss Katherine Elkins serves as her only attendant and diplomacy invites attend. Townsend, among the United States' wealthiest heiresses, marries the millionaire Gerry once linked to Duke Alba.
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Washington
Mathilde T. Townsend
Peter Goelet Gerry
Katherine Elkins
United States
Miss Townsend
Duke @ Alba
Danbury trolley death ruling on fender adjustment
Coroner finds Danbury & Bethel Street Railway car, moving at a moderate speed, did not act with criminal negligence in the death of six year old Alvie Demond who was run over May 14. He notes the car fender was set three to four inches from the ground and recommends it be adjusted to allow lowering in emergencies.
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Alvie Demond
Danbury
Danbury & Bethel Street Railway Company
Clifford B. Wilson
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