Fairfield Democrats Nominate Sheriff Elwood for First Selectman
In Fairfield the Democratic caucus chose Elwood to lead the local ticket with strong support from party members. The lineup includes Karl Schmidt as Assessor and Ray Sandford as Town Treasurer, while Burr leads the probate race with Perry as chair.
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Fuirfeld
Tocal Twmorrals
Bhentt Heseklan i Elwood
Becal Lickst
First Selectman
Hanford B. Lyon
William ©. Burr
Alfred & Perry
Burr
Karl Schmidt
Ray Sandford
James Smith
Juand Kilian
Samuel B. Wakeman
Isaac Tree
Ered W. Bawkins
Willem B. Boikles
Orlande Herter
August Kuen
William
Busy
Edward Fiane
Schoo
John Henkine
Wererkiah BR
Pairfield
Crate
Fairfield
Hlwood
Greenfield
Clayton 8
Elwood
Greenfield Hall
Sheriff Elwood
Willem H. Vollmer
Fairfield County Sheriffs' Association
Democratic County Committee
Elwood Selte
Slaa
Patzfeld
Republican Conventions and State Nomination Battle
The Connecticut Republican and Democratic state conventions will open at Foot Guard Hall in Hartford on September 10. The piece notes Baldwin’s renomination prospects, Roraback and Hinman guiding Republicans, and Democratic moves from Taft Hotel to coordinate platforms. It mentions Lonergan’s rising support, potential candidates in Hartford and New Britain, and a Bull Moose presence in Canaan alongside editorials opposing Judge Silas C. Robinson’s gubernatorial bid.
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Foot Guard Hall
Hadford
Simeon E. Baldwin
Allyn
Charles W. Comstock
Bewin &Thomas
Thomas
Eherse
Kenneth Wynne
New Haven
Inok
Augustine Lonergan
Hartford
George M. Landers
New Britain
Holloran
T. J. Spellacy
Lonergan
Edward S. Roberts
North Canaan
Ucket
Geores M. Landers
Bryant. Mahan
New London
Henry A. Bishop
Hartford Courant
Silas C. Robinson
Courant
Robinson
Mim
The
Judge Robinson
Fumuing
Judes Robinson
the Courant
Jesse Robineau
Political maneuvering and Fort Worth style in 1912
Letters from Fairfield county celebrate Lynn W. Wilsons primary victory in Bridgeport while denouncing the Payne Aldrich tariff and praising Joe Cannon era methods. Local factions promise support for Wilson and warn against Hill aligned papers. The Bull Moore party nominates a public spirited candidate like St Vincent in the district.
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Machine
Joe Cannon
Unil
Penrose
Bridgeport Post
Hill
Post
Rorshick and King
Connecticut
Bull Moore
Ehié
St. Vincent
Overthrow of System Promoted by Philadelphia Workers
National Organizer Grover Percy from San Francisco aids a planned mass demonstration in Philadelphia on September 14. Industrial workers of the world plan a large meeting at Independence Square with local officials and speakers including Maywood W. Traut and James Maurer.
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Philadelphia
Grover Percy
San Francisco
Philadel
Perry
Focal
Independence Square
Maywoot Winien BE
Traut
Chicago
James P Maurer
Foc
Omnao
Philadephia
Tre
Gompers Names Four For Industrial Commission
Washington report lists prominent labor leaders submitted to President Taft for consideration to form the new industrial commission. The record notes Gompers resisting some nominations as discussions proceed and mentions key figures amid a tense political backdrop.
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Gompers
Industrial Commission
Washington
Sept. T
Taft
el Re
Americas
Eal
Dob Mitchell
Antard Tahee le
Tae Sieser
Laree
Prizes Displayed for Holy Name Juniors Field Day Fun
Prizes for the Holy Name Juniors Field Day and outing are shown at Grag store located at J. Kacaman 5 Biratfort Avenue and Tet Main Street. The event is organized by the Holy Name society of St Mary's Church. Local residents can view the items on display before the event.
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Holy Name
St Mary's Church
Grag
Dakn J. Kacaman
Biratfort Avenue
Death notices and funerals in a 1917 city section
Obituaries announce Hin thesey Bunt A 191% and relatives in Park cemetery services. notices include RANSERY and Gregory Nannery with addresses in Park City and Desen Street. multiple funeral arrangements listed with times and church location. Wales de Troinment and Van Wormer family memorials noted with ages and residences.
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Wheeler Avenue
Om Mandap
Park Cemetery
Pequonsack Street
David Rettler
Ransery
Peiefeis
Grecory Nannery
Pesdence
Waed Avenue
Aveostioes
Nae
Meare
J. Walla
van Wormer
Denesen St
St Mary's Alumni Association To Be Organized Monday
Graduates of St Marys parochial school will meet in St Marys ball Pembroke and Steaber street Monday evening at 7 oclock to effect permanent organization of an alumni association.
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ST. Mary's Alumni Association
St Mary's Parochial School
St Mary's Ball
Pembroke
Steaber Street
Ht & Orclock
Elatian
Cascarets Claim Quick Stomach Relief for All
An ad-style piece touts Cascarets as a cure for sour stomach belching heartburn nausea and bloating. It claims immediate cleansing and regulation of the stomach liver and bowels, removing undigested food and toxins and promising relief by morning. It urges use for adults and children alike and notes drugstore availability.
Merchants Outing Tickets End Monday Bridgeport
No tickets will be sold after Monday for the Bridgeport Business Men's Association annual outing to Port Jefferson on Wednesday afternoon. The steamer Park City departs at 12 10 from the wharf. Tickets available at local stores. Davis and Hawley Co and several others. Wheeler Wilson band to perform, expected to be a big success.
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Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Port Jefferson
S. 1
Park City
Davis
Buckingham
Davis & Hawley Co
John Beck & Son
HH. H. Jackson
J.D. Hartigan
L. Graves
M. W
Manwaring
Lyford Brothers
Hindle Pharmacy
J. H. Whitcomb
FR. T. Whiting
Wheeler # Wilson
Deaths in August Report Counts and Causes
In August deaths numbered 128 with diarrhoeal diseases and pneumonia causing the most fatalities. Diphtheria, consumption, accidents, and violence are noted among other causes. The report includes age bands with deaths under 7 and between 2 and 5 years cited.
Bugs Raymond Dead from Alcohol and Heat
Chicago reports Bugs Raymond once a premier pitcher for the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals was found dead in his Wesley Hotel room. Physicians attribute his death to heat and alcoholism. Survived by wife and child in the city, his career dated from Pensacola to major leagues, with stints in Appleton Racine Omaha Rockford Jackson Charleston and Detroit before joining New York and St. Louis. He left the Giants after failing to stay sober and later pitched semi professionally in Chicago.
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Chicago
Bugs” Raymond
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinale
Wéley Hotel
South Clark Street
Diamond
Raymond
Esme
Pensacola
Fla
Appleton
Wis
Rockford
Racine
Omaha
Water- Hoo
Detroit
Atlanta
Jackson
Miss
Charleston
S.C
Reymond
St. Louis Cardinals
Bugs
New York
Cincinna
St. Loui
Roger Bresnahan
Cardinale
New
New Yorke Raymond's, Appetite For “John Barleycorn
McGraw
Giants
Wilson Likely to Visit Bridgeport for Campaign Event
A wire conference among Democratic leaders today boosts the chance of Woodrow Wilson visiting Bridgeport late September or early October. Plans aim for a large audience and a memorable carnival finale with the presidential candidate as the guest.
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William W. Bent
Thomas K. Reiily
Meriden
Homer 3. Cummings
Woodrow Wilson
Bridgeport
Gent
Rigny
Wilson
Second Corpse of Fairfield Tragedy Surfaces Again
The body of Gregory Nannery was found floating near Fairfield Beach by a cottager named Mrs Pred Marberg while she rowed near shore on Labor Day. Medical Examiner W H Donaldson viewed the body and it was turned over to Cullinan Mullins in Bridgeport for final disposition. The rising due to the recent heat wave is noted, though the corpse was somewhat decomposed.
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Gregory Nannery
Pred Marberg
Fairfield Beach
Nannery
W. H. Donaldson
Cullinan & Mullins
Evans Beat Travers For Golf Title In Chicago
Wheaton Illinois September 7 In a hard fought match on the Chicago Golf Club Charles Evans Jr western amateur champion defeated Jerome Travers to claim the national title after an 18 hole course battle Evans led at times and finished with the lower corrected score to win the championship set to be the leading golf honor in the country with Travers close in pursuit on another hot day on the links.
Famous Bull Moose Roams Cow Country
On board Roosevelts train at Billings Montana Sept 7 the famed bull moose roams familiar ranges as Teddy Roosevelt surveys towns from the observation car The Colonel hails closer farm cooperation and elastic currency, praises Civil War veterans, and jokes about leaving an arm behind if not careful amid campaign chatter.
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Roangvelt
Billings
Mont
Col. Roosevelt
Helena
Rall
Teddy
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Howland's Opt 7 1912 Thie Weather Fate Waist
Howland's department store offers option seven for 1912 merchandise with weather fate angled marketing promising savings tomorrow. Local shoppers anticipate promotions and larger discounts as seasonal inventory shifts. May reference specific items and prices in the fragmentary OCR text.
New Woolens Offer Rich Soft Finishes for Fall
A sales notice extols the new woolens for the season with rich colors and varied textures. German ratine in brown carbine, silk-striped diagonals, zibelines, and bedford cords are highlighted for their softness, sheen, and durable weave. Prices range 150 to 82.50 a yard on the main floor.
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Germany
Cuban Planter Fights Extradition in Bigamy Case
Jerre J. Warren mill owner of Cuban plantations faces extradition to New York over a bigamy accusation relating to a midnight Louisiana marriage to Theresa Prescott. Deputy Sheriff Elwood arrested him in Fairfield after Mrs Warren No. 1 claimed a bigamist. State’s Attorney Stiles Judson to hear extradition Monday. Warren represented by James J. O’Gorman and All-Boardman. Mrs Warren’s counsel H W Holde and Johan P Gray. Local schooling and textbook issues noted amid broader municipal matters.
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Jerre J. Warren
Millsionaire
New York
Warren
Sherif Keekiah R. Elwood
Fairfield
Warren No Ter Deni
Stiles Judson
U. & Banator
James J. O'Gorman
All - Boardman
Smith Indignant Says He's Far From Dead
Bridgeport police locate Smith through a Newark letter signed H R Smith. The writer alive and angry at publicity over recent months, says a misunderstanding estranged his mother in South Bend Indiana and claims little contact. He laments sensational notoriety and refuses further home details while detailing past visits and family strain.
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Patlots.een
Bricene Smith
Bridgeport
Newark
N. J
H. R. Smith
South Bend
Ind
Pacrellain
Birmingham
Leith
Wich
Board of Education Faces Busy Session
The board meets Monday night to decide on several items. Resolutions bar new work for certain members, with final disposition expected. Attorney Cullinan’s proposal to raise high school teachers’ salaries will be reported, facing some board opposition. Renewal of an option is also on the agenda.
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Hanes
N. A
John Cullinan
Pemin Cen
Calliean
Bar
Obsequies honor martyred Sister Adolyha Mare
Religious tribute and public mourning surround the martyred Sister Adolyha Mare, exiled from France, as priests and many communities across New England attend solemn rites. Bishops, pastors, and multiple parishes from Connecticut to Danbury, Hartford, and New London send condolences, with music and prayers marking the funeral.
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Adolyha Mare
Euperior
France
Eagland
Augustinus
Sr. Pisatric
Bt. Mary's
Murphy
Descon
Kennedy
J. Jerenety
McEizeraneen
Joseph Py
Ard
Stiegerald
Dennis J Gerner
Theater
Vincent and
Sisters of Merci
Heeussewe
Connecticut
Ve Mender
Ot Hartfars
Finvern
Teely
Sebo
Or Mary's
Must Bridenport
H. Dahme
Jocephra
Booneer
St Anthonys
Edegr@ Cotter
Apter
Danbury
Fee
New Loatia
Mulvahy
Bridgenors
More Troops to Go Against Mexican Rebels
Sept. 1 Two more regiments of cavalry will likely relieve orders at the border as American forces prepare to confront Mexican bandits along the line. The treasury department awaits authorization to issue 10,400 cartridges for the war effort and related logistics are being arranged by authorities.
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Treasury Department
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