Spitzer Confession Ties Sugar Trust to Government Fraud
In New York on May 25 Oliver Spitzer former dock superintendent of the sugar trust confessed in court to frauds against the government. The government says more startling information is coming and higher officials may face prison as a result. President Taft reportedly heard the confession before pardoning him from Atlanta prison where he served a two year sentence.
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Canada Replies to Taft Tariff Negotiations Invitation
Ottawa reports a courteous reply to President Taft inviting talks to lower trade barriers. Canada agrees to negotiate but notes Prime Minister Fielding and cabinet will be away much of summer, proposing to resume in September.
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Niagara Falls Excursion From New York May 27 29 Return June 1
Round trip from New York to Niagara Falls available for 9.00 with return validity through June 1. Lehigh Valley Railroad offers May 27 and 29 departures from 39 Church Street New Haven via New England agents.
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Wart remover advertised at Cyrus Pharmacy
An advertisement claims Cyrus Wart Remover can safely remove warts in days with no pain at Cyrus Pharmacy 253 Fairfield Avenue and 186 Cannon Street. It also promotes CLEAN EASY for removing stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt with a large 10 cent can. Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn 244 Stratford Ave. Sun rises tomorrow 4 25 a m.
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Cannonism rises as big issue in coming campaign
Washington May 25. Cannonism becomes a major theme in the next Congressional campaign. A strong insurgent conservative wing backs Speaker Cannon while some radicals push to oust him this session. They seek Roosevelt backing to rally voters against Cannon. Democrats expect a future Democratic-led House with their own speaker.
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Republican
More Immigrants Enter U S at Record Pace
Washington reports the April immigration bulletin shows 135,052 aliens admitted that month. The fiscal year total reaches 803,001 with two months left, about 52,000 more than the year ended June 30, 1909, suggesting 1910 could set a record.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wreck of Steel Steamer Goodyear Investigated Off Lake Huron
Port Huron Michigan May 25 wrecking tugs will be sent to a point 35 miles off Point Aux Barques in Lake Huron to investigate the steel steamer Frank H Goodyear lying in two pieces at the bottom in 40 fathoms with 18 crew missing. The collision with the Wood is under review and no survivors were found by the Siemens at Sault Ste Marie.
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Frank H. Goodyear
Goodyear
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Merece Siemens
New Haven Railroad Buys Birmingham Water Works Property
The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad has purchased the Birmingham Water company’s property and water rights. It will destroy the dam at Ansonia and fill the canal to create trackage and a freight yard. Water users include the Birmingham Iron Foundry and Sterling Fiano Company.
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White Serge Suits and Wash Dresses Prominent in Sale
A recent shipment highlights White Serge Suits and Separate Skirts as strong values. Also featured are White Serge Suits with black stripes, Wash Skirts in linen repp and lawn, Sailor collar dresses, Dolly Varden tunics, linen coats and dusters, and Linen Suits priced from 3.98 to 15.00.
Painless Surgery Demonstrated by Electric Current
Dr Louise Rabinovitch of New York demonstrates electro anesthesia and limb amputation using a direct current from automobile storage batteries. In Hartford the operation on a 23 year old Austrian patient with frozen feet shows the current numbs tissue instantly, allows incision, and the patient remains conscious and cheerful during a 45 minute procedure.
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Marcus M. Johnson
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Senator Peck to Speak on Danbury Bridgeport Line
Tomorrow evening at 8 The Stratfield hosts the Bridgeport Business Men's Association meeting. Ralph O Wells of the State Business Men's association speaks on public utilities with a focus on a proposed bill and the Danbury Bridgeport trolley. Senator Charles S Peck of Danbury will also discuss public utilities and the trolley project.
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Danbury
Wall Street Opens With Mixed Advances May 25 Bank notes
Sharp advances appeared in many issues at the market's opening today but leaders slipped below yesterday's close amid concessions. After 15 minutes the tone was irregular and by 11 am recessions spread across the list. Government bonds held steady while others were dull.
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New York
Annual inspection of trolley lines proceeds
The annual inspection of the Connecticut Co. trolley lines in the local division is underway. Three railroad commissioners with Superintendent Chapman of the Bridgeport division tour the lines in a well equipped directors’ car. All dined at the Algonquin club today. New Hampshire Club is expected to form this evening with attendance promised by residents born in New Hampshire. Dr. C. H. Sprague hosts the meeting at 168 West Liberty Street at 8 o’clock to form a temporary organization and outline club plans.
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New England Order of Protection May Hold Public Meeting
Five local lodges Ida Park City Seaview Schiller and Sterling consider a public meeting to explain the aims of the New England Order of Protection. The movement is expected to take definite shape within days. Also notes millinery trends with vivid coloring.
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Cook To Reveal Proof Of Pole Discovery In Europe Return
Captain Brad ley Osbon, Arctic Club secretary and friend of Dr Frederick A Cook, says Cook is in Europe and will return in October with definitive proof of his pole discovery. Osbon claims he has ongoing letters from Cook and that instruments and data will be secured rather than Cook traveling himself to avoid accusations of tampering.
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Victory for Shank Kealing administration in Indiana primaries
Indianapolis dispatch reports a decisive victory for the Shank Kealing administration in Marion County primaries. W. D. Headrick lost for county prosecutor amid exposure of a plot to overthrow Senator Boyee, John M. Weaver won the nomination, and anti-Taggart factions faded as Kealing backers dominated the slate.
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Marion County
Shank Kealing
W. D. Headrick
Shank
Jouepts B. Kealing
United States
Boyee
John M. Weaver
Kealing
Parade Order by Grand Marshal in City Officials Review
General Orders name division marshals for the parade with Major Louis J. ee ie eee Captain Peter Gab ler Professor Harvey C ent and Hon. B. H. Brady as marshals. The marching route follows past years with city officials reviewing at the start. A note mentions a separate sale advertisement on page 5.
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Peter Gabler
Harvey Cent
B. H. Brady
James J. Hurley
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