Connecticut Population To Be Announced Tomorrow Night
Washington reports the population of the state of Connecticut will be announced at hour tomorrow night. The 1910 census gave Connecticut 1,114,756 residents, ranking 31st among states, with a 1900 to 1910 increase of 706,336 and an area of 4,920 square miles. Paris notes actress Sarah Bernhardt is ill with a serious cold and her England trip is canceled.
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German Tax Strike Spreads Across Cities
At Berlin August reports describe a government tax boycott plan forcing a 16 percent wage deduction. Workers respond with a general strike crippling Stuttgart Friedrichshafen and other cities. Factories close, utilities fail, and municipal services halt as the labor movement grows.
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American Cocktail Loses in England in London
London reports a failed wave of cocktails from New York bartenders who attempted to invade English drink culture. The English preferred long drinks like whiskey and soda, yielding an easy victory for British tastes and distilleries. Savoy bartender Harry Craddock notes New York styles won little traction here.
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Pilgrim Tercentenary Parade Draws Thousands in Provincetown
A sea of crowds filled Provincetown for a Pilgrim tercentenary celebration parade with decorated floats, sailors from warships, and colonial patriotic societies. Notable figures including Secretary of State Qossy, Senator Walsh, Dr. DeBeaufort, the Netherlands minister, Dr. John J. Finley, and DAR president George Maynard Minoe addressed the event amid large Plymouth and Cape Cod delegations.
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Cities Ask Commission To Divert Coal To Them
Washington August relief from the emergency order sought by the chamber of commerce of Cleveland and Akron Ohio to direct railroads to give priority to southwestern states in coal movement. Representatives at a hearing urged some coal in transit be diverted to Ohio cities to ease northwest shortages. North Carolina coal users asked that coal en route to New England be diverted to their needs.
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Veteran lighthouse keeper dies after long service
Milford reports the death of 68 year old Captain Putty a veteran lighthouse keeper from New Haven avenue. He served 13 years at Ferry lighthouse Nerv Haven port and was well known among seafaring people for his work. He leaves a wife and a daughter and will be buried Wednesday in New Haven.
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Lodges to Hold Field Day at Branford on Dab er Day
Milford and Wopewage lodges join Isabel RePelevh and FF for a field day at Double Beach Branford on Dab er Day afternoon and evening. Original plan had Milford Stratford lodges at Stratford on Housatonic banks before changing to Branford. An invite to Oronogque lodge was extended but not welcomed.
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Milford Democrats to Caucus Tomorrow
Milford Aug 10 The Democratic element of Milford will meet at the town hall Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock to choose delegates to state senatorial and congressional conventions. The local Democratic camp is harmonious with no contest expected within the town committee.
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Total Abstinence Union Opens Golden Jubilee in New Haven
New Haven August 20 Detective notes report a solemn high mass and requiem at St John’s Church to mark the Catholic Total Abstinence Union golden jubilee. Attendees then moved to Kan of Columbus hall for the first business session. The afternoon featured reports and discussion led by Mayor Fitevoreld.
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Danderine Ad Promises Hair Revival and Shine
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a cheap hair product. It claims a few cents buys Dandicini after use, removing dandruff and preventing hair loss. The copy promises new life, vigor, brightness, and thicker hair.
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Lungs Said to Pump Blood Not Heart in New Device
George Anston of this city claims a machine proves lungs, not heart, drive blood circulation. He argues breathing serves two purposes: circulating blood and maintaining body heat, asserting air cools blood vessels rather than purifying it and predicting future physiology advances.
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California Syrup of Figs Ad Teaches Proper Labeling
An old advertising blurb promotes a laxative product for children. It urges using the label showing California to assure a safe choice for stomach, liver, and bowels. The ad notes a pleasant taste and to follow directions on the bottle.
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