Daughters of '12 Back Old Glory as National Anthem
The Connecticut chapter of Daughters of 1912 met at Mrs Edward Mora’s home to oppose replacing the Star Spangled Banner with America the Beautiful. The petition was endorsed by society members and described as an insidious blow to the government. Mrs George F. B. Owens of New York spoke against what she called un-American propaganda spreading from schools and churches.
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United States
Connecticut
Edward Mora
Apaguds
George FB. Owens
Government Club of
New York City
Fragmented echo of a poem amid garbled notes
A heavily garbled OCR fragment centers on a poet name Michel Nen and tangled lines about attempts, timing, and sensations. The readable bits hint at a personal confession or dramatic lyric but lack coherent narrative or verifiable facts. The piece resembles a stray excerpt rather than a complete article.
Congress Delegates Named At Woman's Club Meeting
A Connecticut woman’s club session outlined delegates for an April Washington congress. Attendees included Mrs Clarence Bolmer, Miss Frances Abbot, Miss Marietta Tibbetts, and Miss Bertha Terry. A music program followed with violinist Professor Nicholas Clark and pianist Theodolinda Castellius, then refreshments.
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United States
Owens
Clarence B. Bolmer
New Haven
Washington
Frances Anpott
Marietta Tibbets
Nicholas Clark
Theodolinda Castellius
Pioneer auto builder Maxwell dies at 64 in Maryland
Maxwell, pioneer motor maker and one of the trio behind the machine preserved in the Smithsonian, died at his home in Worton Maryland. Born 1864 in Indiana, he helped refine the Oldsmobile and contributed to early car design. Survived by widow Nora E. Maxwell two sons Jesse D. Maxwell and B J Maxwell. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the home with burial in Peru Indiana.
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Maxwell
Apperson
Kokeino
Ind
R. E Olds
Oldsmobile
United States Motors Company
Increased Insurance: Died Following Day In Hartford Store Sale
Norwalk correspondent reports Marck Bo Danbar signed a life insurance policy for 612,500 twenty four hours before dying at age 47 at Norwalk Methodist. Attorney Dunbar, a member of fire of fight Dunbar and Quinlan, died suddenly after acting in a Washington’s birthday tableau. A few days earlier he raised policy from 487,500 to 920,000 and a premium check was sent after his death. The Dunbar family also received 30,000 from another company. Adelph Lederer auctioneered stock and fixtures from 270 Lexington Ave as part of Anthony Gallured estate, Grace Gallned administratrix. Samuel Saunders of Hartford bought contents for 3,575. bidding started at 200.
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Norwalk
Marck Bo
Jesse T. Danbar
Norwalk Lancer
Washington
Merrance Company
Tie
Dunbar
Adelph Lederer
Lexington Avenue
Anthony Gallured
Grace Gallned
Comtetits
Taures
Baumuel Saunders
Hlartford
Drowning Search For Child In Chicopee River
Springfield Mat reports searches continued today for Ludlow police and firemen to recover the body of ten year old Charles Grise who drowned after breaking through rotten ice on the Chicopee river at Indian Orchard. He was swept over an 80 foot dam. A companion, Raymond McGee, also broke through the ice but saved himself.
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Springfield
Mat
Associate Press
Ludlow
Charles Grise
Chicopee
Indian Orchard
Raymond McGee
Hindenburg and Schurman Praise Heidelberg Alike
President von Hindenburg and Ambassador Ja cob Schurman share a strong bond with Heidelberg as a common theme in talks. An AP informant notes the German leader’s deep affection for his alma mater and the ambassador’s vivid enthusiasm when Heidelberg is mentioned.
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Berlin
von Hindenburg
Jacob Ould Schurman
Heidelberg
Associated Press
Epon
Cod on Bay State Plates Get Fins in 1929
Boston report says Massachusetts license plates will feature a codfish with fins in 1929. The Department of Corrections notes the change will replace the current inkless emblem and enhance the plate’s artistic appeal.
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Bay State
Boston
New England
Massachusetts
Department of Corceetion
States
Iowa
Telegram Post Classified Ad About Short Stay
A fragmentary Telegram Post Classified Ad notes people arriving briefly and departing soon, with phrases suggesting daily work or transient presence. The terse text hints at a personal or job listing context, but specifics are unreadable.
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Tyte—Lm
Telegram- Post
Hapgood and wife freed on bail in Pittston disturbance
Powers Hapgood of New York and wife Mary Donovan Hapgood released from Luzerne County Jail in 5000 dollars bail each after being held on charges related to attempts to hold a meeting and a parade in defiance of authorities. Mayor Gillespie warned against demonstrations as a potential trigger for riots while Captain W A Clark testified about 40 people in Pittston wearing armbands reading we mourn for speech.
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Wilkes-Barre
Associated Press
Powers Hapgood
New York
Mary Donovan Hapgood
Lugerne County
Te Bey
Bec Lele
Bundey
Defanes O
John Lhcalta
Gillespie
W. A. Clark
State Police
Pittston
Basketball Teams Feted At The Farm
The Black Rock Congregation church basketball team was feted last night at Champ's Farm in honor of its season in the Inter Church league. The event featured music and entertainment by the Blac Rock Boys upst... about 15 couples were present.
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Black Rock Congregation
Las Hight
Champ’s Farm
Aeson
Blac
Rock Boys
Change in Collecting Ashes Awaits Survey
The report notes a survey will determine adjustments to ash collection practices. Officials mention potential impacts on residents and city services depending on outcomes this year.
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