Medusa wreck mutiny and survival near Cape Blanc
Details of the Medusa disaster off Africa recount the mutiny aboard the French frigate, deaths from the raft, cannibalism aboard, and the eventual rescue by the brig Argus after ten days. The report notes Captain DuPont’s wounding, mutineers’ attacks, and the ship’s landing with the governor of Sengal. Also covers a probate convention in Bridgeport and Monroe delegates.
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Cape Blanc
Africa
Ion
Whey
Argus
Sengal
Seawall Stands After Storm Tests in Fifty Years
Fifty years ago Seelée park seawall endured a severe storm with no breach. The event surprised locals who doubted its sturdiness. The feature reflects skilled craftsmanship by the glass blowers’ troupe, set to perform at FrenkIn hall next week. Franklin hall hosted Professor Anderson’s World of Science drawing gentlemen and ladies for the show. Mr. B and Lapton, rescued from the steamer Daniel Webster, now commands the iron steamship Cumberland after the New York to sea voyage. Dr. Kimball, the chiropodist, now practices in Hartford. Trinity church to hold services Sunday at 12:30 pm and 7 pm.
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Seelée Park
Aden
Franklin Hall
Professor Anderson
Magic Inc
B & Lapton
Daniel Webster
Cumberland
Tomsee
New York
Kimball
Hartford
Trinity Church
Death of Sister Kate at East Bridgeport Almshouse
Twenty years ago a Bridgeport area obituary notes Catherine Kennedy known as Sister Kate dies at age 70 in the Almshouse. A lifelong spinster, she wore bright gowns and lived with her sister Ann Kennedy who died years earlier on Willard Street. Both sisters were recluses linked by widowhood and poverty.
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Kate
Catherine Kennedy
East Bridgeport
New Mater
Ann Kennedy
Willard Street
Ann
Catherine
Frost Expected for Roosevelt in Wilkes Barre Speech
Wilkes Barre coal miners, about 75 000 strong, debate Roosevelt's cap and labor talk tonight. They recall his 1907 Steel trust surrender and question if his popularity will endure after the rally. John P White warns Roosevelt attacks on Wilson threaten unionism.
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Wilkesbarre
Theodore Roosevelt
Danbury Hatters
Roosevelt
Morgan & Co
Steel Corpora
Tennessee Coal & Iron
T. R
John P. White
Wilson
White
Milk Distributors Move to Sign Higher Price Contracts
In New York on October 14, four large milk distributing firms and 16 smaller ones indicated readiness to sign six month contracts with Dairymen's League members at 4 to 6 cents a quart, a 45 per hundred pounds and one cent per quart rise. League officers say the price victory is won, with only one major distributor outside the agreement. Beforehand, 185 smaller dealers in the city had already accepted farmers terms. A five member committee will set a fair price after contract expiry, including two farmers, two dealers, and one neutral.
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New York
Dairymen’s League
League
Columbia's First Prexy Dr Samuel Johnson Founder of NY College
Samuel Johnson, born Guilford Connecticut October 14 1696 and died 1772, was King's College first president, later helped shape the college in New York and raise funds in England. He declined the University of Pennsylvania presidency and returned to Stratford. Rutgers College marked its 150th anniversary as well.
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King's College
Columbia University
New Yor
Samuel Johnson
Guilford
Conn
Yale
England
Oxford
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Johnson
University of Pennsylvania
New York
Stratford
Registrars of Voters Wonder at Small List
Registrars of voters report fewer than expected applications for new voters as the rush continues through today tomorrow and Monday. Applications must be filed at city hall by 6 pm Monday to be considered. Electors oath sessions begin October 27 in the common council chamber with a special session November 6 for those turning 21 by election day.
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Comon Council Chamber
Wilson support letter from William Gorham Rice on reform policy
New York Oct 14 William Gorham Rice Albany state civil service commissioner issues a letter to Amos Pinchot Wilson Progressive League chairman praising President Wilson. He highlights federal reserve policy child labor eight hour law agricultural education rural credits and naval measures as wise preparedness and notes cross party support in Congress. He urges independence voters to back Wilson and warns against removing the captain from the bridge.
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New York
Wilson
William Gorham Rice
Albany
Amos Pinchot
Wilson Progressive League
Federal Reserve
Lesses
Congress
Ellerman Line Acquires Wilson Shipping Co
Ellerman Line has acquired control of the Hull firm Thomas Wilson Son & Co. Ellerman, one of Britain's largest shipping concerns, operates 97 vessels worldwide. Wilson & Co. is a major corporation with 87 steamers. London Oct 14.
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Ellerman Line
Thomas Wilson Son & Co
Great Britain
Wilson Company
London
Resinol Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Eczema
Promotional notice touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as fast itching relief for eczema, ringworm, and other skin eruptions, with broad uses including pimples and burns. Claims safe for babies, doctor prescribed for over twenty years, and offers free samples from Baltimore address. Advertising copy ends with a rate listing.
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Resinol
Baltimore
Cummings Finds Sentiment For Wilson In Small Town Tour
Connecticut candidate Homer Cummings continues a schedule of seven speeches daily across Tolland Middlesex and western counties. He drew 150 at Ivoryton and 275 workers at the Deep River factory, while a sunset view on Bolton Hill impressed the party. In Middletown a six foot Cum mings banner disappeared as Taft spoke nearby. Women attended in growing numbers and Hebron hosted Cyrus Pendleton who quipped about Bethlehem Steel. Old Saybrook skip due to World Series crowd. the troupe paused at Essex instead.
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Cummings
Connecticut
J. Cummings
Tolland
Middlesex
Ivoryton
Deep River Wedneysday
Deep River
Comstock, Cheney & Co
Bolton Hill
Tolland County
Middletown
William Howard Taft
Taft
Mr. Cummings
Higganum
Owings
Hughes
R ‘Wilson
Wilson
Hadd
P. O
Ma’rm
Hebron
Young Men's Democratic Club
Cyrus H. Pendleton
Pendleton
Bethlehem Steel Company
Old Saybrook
New York
Toto
North Pole
Griswold House
Essex
Local society notes and visits in Bridgeport area
STEPNEY Mr and Mrs C E Osborne Jr and Miss Gladys Osborne of Bridgeport were entertained at L O Osborne's home. Mrs Elizabeth Drew has closed her home and left for Shelton to visit relatives. Miss Edith Fairchild of New York visits relatives here. A teachers meeting at Center School with D A Green of Norwalk and seven teachers. Mises Helen and Bertha Broderick returned to Bridgeport after weeks at Mrs Emily S Leavenworth. Arthur Blake returned from Bridgeport after summer vacation. Miss Ina Nichola returns from Huntington vacation. Mrs Elliott Peck and Mrs Browne with son, all of Massachusetts, were guests at the Methodist parsonage. Mrs Harold Blakeman and daughter Beatrice return to Hast Village after visiting I V Slate. Edward Iselevsky eight, visiting aunt in New York during quarantine, rejoined his family here. Mrs Ernest Staples of East Bridge Water, Mass, visited aunt Mrs P B Wheeler. Mrs Mary Hine of Bridgeport spending a few weeks at Mrs Maria Parmley.
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C. E. Osborne, Jr
Gladys Osborne
Bridgeport
L. O. Osborne
Elizabeth Drew
Shelton
Edith Fairchild
New York
Center
D. A. Green
Norwalk
Mises Helen
Bertha Broderick
Emily S. Leavenworth
Arthur Blake
Ina Nichola
Huntington
Elliott Peck
Browne
Massachusetts
Methodist Parsonage
Harold Blakeman
Beatrice
Hast Village
I. V. Slate
Edward Iselevsky
Ernest Staples
East Bridge Water
Mass
P. B. ‘Wheeler
Mary Hine
Maria Parmley
Russia releases 21 Swedish ships after protracted talks
London reports the Russian government freed 21 Swedish vessels held in Russian harbors. The ships were released following two years of negotiations between Russia and Sweden, according to a Copenhagen despatch to the Exchanges Telegraph.
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London
Copenhagen
Exchanges Telegraph Company
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