Village aids stranded circus men in Fairmont Minnesota
In Fairmont Minnesota on June 7, residents responded to pleas from a circus troop stranded after a failed trek. About 100 workers face unpaid wages while the show’s equipment is stored as owners work to unravel tangled finances. Local officials raised roughly 1200 dollars to assist the performers and stabilize the situation.
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Pairmont
Minn
Asted Press
Fairmont
Crock
Cole
LFP
Crook
Shav-off Corn Cure Claims Quick Pain Relief
An old newspaper ad touts Shav-off for corns and callouses promising three minute relief. It asserts instant pain stop and root removal without harming healthy skin, claiming superiority to irritant older preparations. Advertising copy urges readers to buy at Leverty with other drugstore offerings.
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Muse
Disbarment Sought Against Arthur W. Marsden
New Haven report from June 7 states the grievance committee seeks Marsden disbarment based on Judge Beach findings. Marsden, a former probate judge and legislator, allegedly misappropriated money from the Augustus M. Dow estate as trustee and was ordered to repay 1500 dollars.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Arthur W. Marsden
Madison
John K. Beach
Marsden
Augustus M. Dow
Descendant of Brewster Dies in Plymouth
William W. Brewster, direct descendant of Elder Brewster and longtime Plymouth business leader, died at 60 years of service with Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank. He served as treasurer 47 years and held roles with the Pilgrim Society First Church Unitarian, school committee, chamber of commerce, and the public library corporation he helped found. Born March 20, 1849, to Isaac and Sarah Bartlett Brewster.
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Plymouth
Mass
Associated Press
William W. Brewster
Elder Brewster
Pilgrim
Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank
Pilgrim Society
First Church
Unitarian
Chamber of Commerce
Public Library Corporation
Isaac and
Sarah (Bartlett) Brewster
Man Attacked Child Rescued From Lynch Mob in New Haven
In West Haven, Leon Garceray, 35, was arrested after police rescued him from an infuriated crowd that threatened lynching. He faced charges of abusing a five year old girl as the case was continued to July 1 in town court.
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New Haven
Leon Garceray
West Haven Town Court
Garceauo
Blaze damages Exchange Building in New Haven
Fire destroyed or damaged the Exchange building at Church and Chapel streets on Sunday. Fire Marshal M. J. Flemine said defective wilting caused the blaze, estimated damage over 15000 dollars. Four firemen were overcome by smoke but were saved.
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New Haven
Associated Press
M. J. Flemine
Exchange
Church and
Chapel Streets
Borden Bequest Assures Care Of Father's Grave
Lisbeth A. Borden wills estate valued around 8.1 million for perpetual trust to care for her father Andrew J. Borden's grave. She was acquitted of the 1920 murder and directs gifts to animal rescue leagues and friends. Executors receive funds, and the old A J Borden building and Stevens Manufacturing stock are allocated to named beneficiaries.
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Taunton
Mass
Associated Press
Lisbeth A. Borden
Andrew J. Borden
Sim
Ankasl Rescue League of
Fail River
Washington, D. C
Miss Borden
Helen Leighton
Grace H. Howe
Fall River
A. J. Borden
Fall River Animal Arscue League
Stevens Manufacturing Company
Charles C. Cook
New Haven Court Rules City Must Pay Condemnation Interest
In Superior Court Judge Ernest Simpson overruled New Haven’s claim it need not pay interest on condemnation awards. The Woodwards receive six months interest totaling 1851.80 on a 84,400 award for three harbor front boulevard parcels.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Ernest ©. Simpson
Charles E
Frank A. Woodward
Harbor Front
Reconstruction to Close Highway Near Avon and Farmington
Hartford June 1 By Associated Press part of the College Highway between Alsop's Corner Avon Road Country Club corner Farmington will be closed to through traffic from June 18 until reconstruction is completed by the state highway department. A detour runs west and parallel past the Avon School for Boys. New Frontier Transportation Co will route between New Haven and Northampton via this road.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Standard Oil of New Jersey Raises Stock and Adds Directors
New York June 7 By Associated Press stockholders of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey approved an increase in authorized common stock from 625 million to 750 million shares of 25 par value and eliminated 200 million of preferred stock recently retired. Seven new directors were added to the board six from subsidiary companies C O Swayne became general counsel. The others are W Parish J A Nowinek el Christy Payne N Neidermann J H Senior and G Harrison Smith expanding the board to 16. The change aimed to broaden representation of subsidiary interests and ensure policy continuity.
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New York
Associated Press
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
C. O. Swayne
W. Parish
J. A. Nowinekel
Christy Payne
N. Neidermann
J. H. Senior
G. Harrison Smith
Palley
New State's Attorney Offers Aide Post to Benjamin Winner
New Haven June 7 The reform party led by Samuel E Hoyt has offered the assistant state's attorney post for New Haven county to Benjamin D Winner who has been acting as state's attorney since Arnon Allings resignation He has not indicated acceptance and will assist until the current term ends while deciding on the appointment
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New Haven
Associat
New Haven County
Reformey
Samuel E. Hoyt
Benjamin D. Winner
Arnon A. Alling
Whitner
Wher
Reverend Frank K. Stratton Dies at 93 in Melrose
The Rev Frank K Stratton aged 93 died at his daughter Miss Annie F Stratton’s home in Melrose Mass He was ordained in 1859 and served multiple pastorates in New Hampshire and Massachusetts During the Civil War he was chaplain of the 11th New Hampshire regiment.
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Melrose
Mass
Associated Press
Frank KE. Stratton
Annie F. Stratton
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
11Th New Hampshite Regiment
125 Take State Pharmacy Tests
Hartford June 7 more than 125 candidates for pharmacist certificates took the regular semi annual examinations conducted by the state board of pharmacy in the hall of the House of Representatives this morning. The examinations will be given tomorrow morning as well.
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Hartford
Associate Press
State Board of Pharmacy
House of Representatives
Bank head held in Chicago stock bank indictment
Toledo June 7 Guy Huxton president of the Chicago Joint Stock Land bank and seven associates were indicted by the U S grand jury on charges of using the mails to defraud. The indictments list 17 specific counts against each of eight defendants.
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Toledo
Ohio
Guy Huxton
Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank
United States Grand Jury
Wednesday Special Coats At Downstairs Store
Downstairs Store offers all wool top coats in sizes 35 36 37 and 38 at regular values 22.50 and 27.50. A Wednesday special features lightweight raglan coats that are water resistant and ideal for motorists.
Canada lifts cattle embargo from England
Ottawa reports the Department of Agriculture today removed the embargo on cattle entering Canada from England. The ban, tied to foot and mouth disease, had covered Great Britain and was narrowed by removing Scottish cattle about a month earlier.
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Ottawa
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Standard Oil
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