War Specialties Stocks Boosted by New Situation
In New York on May xy 34 the stock market rose sharply again as munition suppliers to the warring nations advanced. Crucible Steel Bel Steel Westinghouse Electric and similar firms gained one to three points while copper shares also strengthened amid hopes of impact on foreign trade and allied war demands.
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Germany
Xwegard
Crucible ‘Steel
Bel Steel
Westinghouse
Eloquent Dominican Father Anastasia Dies in New Jersey
Rev Father Anastasia Salvatori a Dominican priest who led a mission at St Augustine's church died last week in South Orange New Jersey Heart trouble and brief illness were given as the cause He was a native of Malta and well known for mission work among Italian settlements in New York Prayers were said at St Augustine's masses for his soul.
Forty Hours Devotion Opens Sacred Heart Church High Mass
Forty hours devotion began at Sacred Heart Church with a solemn high mass at 10 30 Rev Francis May of St Thomas seminary Hartford celebrant Rev Matthew Judge deacon Rev T J Mooney sub deacon Dr R F Moore master of ceremonies Procession of acolytes and Holy Angels sodality members followed and the blessed sacrament was carried by the celebrant Devotions end Tuesday morning with a mass at 6 o'clock An order of services was held this morning at 4 30 7 and 8 o'clock and will be repeated tomorrow morning
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Sacred Heart Church
Francis May
St. i Thomas’ Seminary
Hartford
Matthew Judge
Izss
Police Chief Kills Politician in Duel in Charleston
Charleston, W Va May 24 E C Lewis a Logan politician was shot and killed in a quarrel with A H Sulphin police chief. Lewis drew on E B White as Sulphin approached and turned the revolver on him, wounding White in the leg. Sulphin then fired killing Lewis instantly.
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E. C
Lewis
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Sulphin
Long Hill dog bite incident near Bridgeport visitor
Wera Hearst of 221 Newfield Avenue, Long Hill, visiting a Bridgeport area when an ape-like animal bit her left toe. She sought emergency treatment eight hours later. wound cauterized and patient under observation to determine rabies risk. Separate note: Pan-American Financial Conference prompts Secretary Bryan to decline prohibition talk invitation in Peterson, New Jersey.
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Newfield Avenue
Long Hill
Mde
Pan-American Financial Conference
Bryan
Peterson
N. J
Death of Anthony F Wilding Ends Dashing Tennis Star
The death of Anthony F Wilding from a bullet wound in the Dardanelles marks the passing of a world class tennis player. His Davis Cup record and early 1905 debut at age twenty two solidify his standing among top players. He faced rivals like McLoughlin and Larned in international team events, winning thirty eight matches with twenty nine victories.
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Anthony F. Wilding
Bulet
Dardanelles
Brooks
McLouglin
Wilding
McLoughlin
Wright
Larned
Ring Battles Anniversary Recaps 1892 to 1913
A historical roundup notes Sally Smith's 1892 knockout of Dale Hawkins in San Francisco and his rise to featherweight fame. It records later fights with George Siddons, Kid Lavigne, Frank Erne, Young Griffo, and defeats by Dave Sullivan, plus the 1901 Ferns win over Mathews and Luther McCarty’s fatal 1913 bout in Calgary.
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Sally Smith
Dale Hawkins
San Francisco
Smith
Los Angeles
Hawkins
New York
George Siddons
George Dixon
Coney Island
Kid Lavigne
Frank Erne
Young Griffo
Dixon
Chocolate Drop
Dave Sullivan
Sullivan
Solly
Rube Ferns
Matty Mathews
Toronto
Luther McCarty
Arthur Pesky
Calgary
Fairfield Will Leaves Estate To Wife And Children
Fairfield special reports the will of Patrick O Hara admitted to probate. The estate valued at 8000 dollars includes real estate and personal property left to wife Rose and after her death to sons Charles L. and Joseph O Hara with various shares to daughter Mary Baker of Bridgeport and others. Julia O Hara is executor. Separately, the late Marcus Jennings inventory shows 2200 dollars in cash. David Burr narrowly escaped serious injury Saturday night after a misstep at his Fairfield saloon. he sprained his right ankle but returned home and plans taxi trips to work. Also 15000 men and boys marched in Paterson New Jersey in rain to show faith in Billy Sundax.
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Fairfield
Patrick O'Hara
Rose
Bacon Wakeman
Ann
Julia
Catherine Jana Margaret
Fairfield Avenue
Charlies
Catherine
Julia O'Hara
Marcus Jennings
Jennings
David Burr
Burr
Extraordinary Career of Tom Sayers the Little Giant
Extra Sporting Page previews the May 5 birth anniversary of Tom Sayers born 1828 in Pimlico. The Irish Cockney rose from bricklayer to heavyweight contender, defeating Dan Collins and Jack Grant, then facing Nat Langham and Harry Paulson. He defeated Bill Perry and Benicia Boy Heenan in a famed 1860 world title clash ending in riot. Sayers died decades later after tuberculosis and diabetes.
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Tom Sayers
Pimlico
Brighton
England
Sayers
John C. Heenan
Tom
Aby Couch
Dan Collins
Jack Grant
Nat Langham
Bob Fitzsimmons
Harry Paulson
Harry
Paulson
Aaron Jones
Bill Perry
Tipton
Httle
Benjamin
Tom Paddock
Bob Brettle
Benica Boy
Heenan
Baseball Standings Snapshot From Weekend Games
National League results show Pittsburgh and Chicago, St. Louis and Philadelphia, Brooklyn and New York with varied scores. Cincinnati and others are listed among multiple matchups. American League entries include Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland New York Detroit Washington Boston Buffalo in mixed outcomes.
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National League
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
American League
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Buffalo
Yesterday and Saturday schedule notes for Eastern teams
Yesterday's results note no games scheduled as all teams were in the East. Saturday's results list upcoming matches with Pittsburgh in New York St Louis in Brooklyn Chicago in Boston and Cincinnati in Philadelphia.
Leagues Week Matches Across Cities
In the International League schedule today New York visits Chicago Philadelphia plays Cleveland Boston travels to St. Louis and Washington goes to Detroit for pivotal matchups amid standings pressure.
Federal League Rail Matchups Listed for Cities
Jersey City hosts Montreal and Newark plays Toronto with morning and afternoon sessions. Richmond faces Buffalo while Providence competes in Rochester in a regional schedule setting.
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Pesse
Buffalo
R. H. Buffalo
Jersey City
Toronto
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St. Louis
Newark
Rochester
Kansas City
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Ace
Chicago
Baltimore
Eal
Dale Hem Vielen
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Rochester Oe
Fee Aye
Jersey Cityate
Newark Eat
Toronto Ostpewaane
Suffragists Protest at Standard Oil Works in New Jersey
Ten auto loads of suffragists stormed the Standard Oil Works at Bayonne New Jersey and addressed 5000 employees who were dismissed a half hour earlier to hear speeches. Meanwhile big Brooklyn pageant opened at the 23a Regiment Armory with two thousand prominent Brooklynites participating. Heirs to an 11 million dollar German fortune were named Louis C Charles and Edward Morsberger of Catonville Baltimore. funeral designs and bouquets John Breck and Son.
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Standard Oil Works
Bayonne
N. J
Brooklyn
23A Regiment
Louis C. Charles
Edward Morsberger
Catonville
Baltimore
Germany
Crown Princess Plans Break With Husband Amid War Rumor
Paris reports the Journal des Debats says Crown Princess Cecelie will sever ties with German Crown Prince and flee Berlin for Russia. The move is allegedly supported by her mother Grand Duchess Anastasia and could involve taking her newborn daughter to join the czarina in Red Cross work. Separately, a New York special sessions arraignment saw twenty-two men and one woman accused of quack practice. six fined, ten released, seven deferred.
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Paris
Cecelie
Journal Des Debats
Germany
Berlin
Russia
Anastasia
Ber- Mn
Czarina
Red Cross
New York
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath Relief
An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a bowl cleansing aid and breath freshener. It claims gentle action on the bowels, improved blood purification, and no griping, endorsing the vegetable formula with olive oil and urging nightly use at 10c or 25c per box.
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The
Olive Ae Company
Columbus
Ohio
Feel Young Again CERTILAX Laxative Ad Campaign
An advertising piece promotes CERTILAX as a gentle laxative for constipation. It claims a New York specialist and 500 physicians endorse it, noting steady, natural action without griping. It advises nightly use for relief and lists CURTS CHEMICAL Co New York as the seller with prices 10c 25c 50c.
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New York City
Curts Chemical
New York
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