Lightning Ticket Seller Dies at 75 in Charter Oak Park
Barleord April 17. George Richardson known as the Lightning Ticket seller for over 40 years at Charter Oak Park died at his home 53 Oak Street. He was 75, retired five years ago, born in Windsor, learned printing, clerk at the Allyn House, managed Great Mocking Mine theatre and the Georgian Minstrels in 1869, later lived in Springfield before returning to Hartford.
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Hair Care Advice From Old Advertisements
An old advice piece warns against careless washing and suggests using Mulsified coconut oil shampoo mixed with warm water. It claims soaps dry scalp and ruin hair, while the coconut oil shampoo leaves hair soft, silky, and easy to manage. The ad notes the shampoo is cheap and available at pharmacies.
New York Judges Accelerate Crime Sentences Amid Reform Drive
New York officials report rapid disposition of bandit cases as prosecutors and police mobilize curbs on crime. Three men indicted for robbing the Commercial Hotel await sentence after a 14 year term. others face seven and a half to fourteen years. Citywide reforms include new general sessions courts and punitive measures for drunk officers.
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Central Park
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Bayside
Legion to Launch Membership Drive in Connecticut
The American Legion Connecticut department announces statewide drives from April 24 to 29 to boost membership. State headquarters targets ex service men, asking churchs to appeal in sermons on Sunday to join and support the Legion's regional aims.
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Woman who poisoned boy dies recanting in Newark hospital
Maud Fancher, who poisoned her two year old son to aid her husband’s move to the spirit world, died today in Newark hospital after a period of unconsciousness. She reportedly recanted spiritualist beliefs, wrote letters to guide her husband, and hoped for a new life despite her act. Her husband Harmon forgave her and cared at her bedside.
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Detroit
Railroads Facing Bankruptcy Says Labor Economist
Washington April 17. Labor economist Jett Lauck of the American Federation of Labor tells Senate Interstate Commerce Committee the railroads face bankruptcy or government control due to financial mismanagement. He cites failure to fund depreciation, high operating costs, and argues wage levels reflect management failures, urging efficiency gains and investment to cut costs.
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Senate Committee
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Gavinie
New London Authoress Claimed by Death
New London obit reports Mere, a writer for children, died at her home in 1640s Bre fieil ap the hemnpiate house. widow of John Branch and mother of Anna Wempstead Branch, noted as member of the Brook Yo society plus local patriots. In New Haven trolley fare update, one percent of riders now using fare for quarter tickets despite incomplete proof.
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Cuil
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Branch
Therovbel Society of Writers of
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Anna Wempstead Branch Wuthor
Evening in Camp Show Highlighted by Local Talent
A recent community event featured Troop 14 and 17 members along with leaders and soloists. The chorus of 20 performed under Teobert Kelly and Georg Manz amid lively audience attendance.
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Camm
Teobert Kelly
Abercramhin
Georg Manz
Seon Addai
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