Delegation News at Republican State Convention
A telegram read at the Connecticut Republican convention signals delegates at large to back Taft. Despite earlier non commitment by two U S senators, the body approves instruction urging delegates to vote for Taft. Names proposed for delegates-at-large include Wy Brooker Kannonly Hopkind Ulman and Wyler. county delegates listed per county.
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Wartford
United States
Wyatt
Heanes
Taft
Gharled Wy Brooker
Angonia
Michael Kannonly
Stamford
Charles Hopkind Clark
Hartford
Isaac M. Ulman
New Haven
Timothy 8
Hopkind
Winniolgon
O. J. Wyler
Torrington
Charles UL
Jarvis
Berlin
Hartford County
Dennis A. Hlalsegloo
Anous
Souvenir Hunter Stuns Knickerbocker Guests at Dinner
Wealthy diners at the Knickerbocker Hotel report a missing gold vat from a dining room table. The item, kept in a glass vase and guarded by staff, has puzzled managers and detectives who vow to recover the plate as investigators search for a thief amid vague theories and watchful security.
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New York
Akipa
Hawkshawn
Regania
Dagorbod Ng
Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association Meeting Date Change
Waterbury May 6 The Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association announces a change of venue and date for its annulment meeting from Gil City to June 9 due to scheduling adjustments, with details to follow.
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Waterbury
Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association
Gila City
Suoppers' Guide May Millinery in Waterbury Store
May millinery offers attractively styled hats at T Ohago and Son's Waterbury store. Readable text notes appealing selections and shop location, inviting shoppers to visit for the latest fashion headwear.
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T. Ohago
Son's
Waterbury
Harmony Prevails as Mass Delegates Poised to Back Bryan
Bosnian Maas. May 6 The Massachusetts Democratic delegates prepare to adopt a harmonious platform backing Bryan and Johnson men while avoiding intraparty divides. George Williams, Bryan leader, returns from Washington and New York claiming strong prospects for Bryan in the state. Republican leaders fear a Baldwin ticket momentum with Governor Hughes as a potential vice presidential choice and Governor Guild poised to gather solid Bay State support if sentiment grows.
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Bosnian
Maas
Massachusetts
Bryan
Johnson
Georgered Williams
Williams
Washington
New York
Flughesnas
Governor Fort
New Jarsey
Hope Diamond Sold in Paris for 3.4 Million
The famous sapphire blue Hope diamond, recently owned by Joseph Jrantkels Sons Co, reportedly sold in Paris for 3.4 million. The 44.5 carat gem was once owned by H. I. Hope and is believed to have been cut from a 12 carat rough stone.
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Paris
Hope
Joseph J*rantkels Sons Company
Turkey
Wavernier
Louis Aly
Winsted Man Died of Rheumatism of the Heart
D V Pinney, 80, prominent local businessman of Winsted for over five decades, died at his home today from rheumatism of the heart. He is survived by his widow and one son.
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Vv. Pinney
Winsted
D. V. Pinney
Quinn Guts Six Months
New Haven May 6 James Quinn the railroad detective who shot James O Connor last April while he was growling a ride on freight train and who died later of his injuries was today sentenced to six months in jail.
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Quinn
New Haven
James Quinn
James O'Connor
ATOGE MARKET Closing Prices From New York Stool Furnished
Market note records closing prices in New York stool firm data by J. J. Goodrich broker at Church Gate Hopson Brook dated May 6 1908.
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Prions of
New York
J. J. Goodrich
Church Gt
Hopson Brook
Fire Devastates Major Summer Hotel at Bernardsville
Bernardsville New Jersey May 6 A large fire destroyed the Efotel a renowned four story summer hotel two miles from Bernardsville. The building unoccupied as the season had not opened yet. Estimated loss runs to 250000 with 600 to 600 regular seasonal guests expected. Fire crews from nearby towns fought the blaze but could not save the structure. The hotel was slated to open June 1 and housed prominent New York and Philadelphia residents during the season.
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Bernardsville
N. J
Somerse Tan
New Jersey
New York
Philadelphia
Afghan casualties mount in British Afghan war clash
London reports say three hundred Afghans were killed and as many wounded in weekend fighting at the west entrance to the Khyber Pass. Native Indian troops in British service charged the slope, dislodging Afghans from the Michnikxandach block, with fierce fighting continuing as they swept the position.
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London
James Willlcock
Khyber Pass
Peshawar
Iuia
Peruvian forces hunt rebels after mountain battle
May 6 report from Pasco. troops scoured Cerro de Paso mountains seeking scattered members of Durand's revolutionary band after a pitched engagement. Durand's forces reportedly offered surrender but were refused. many fighters killed or fled. Unclear whether Durand was slain, captured, or remains at large.
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Liam
Peru
Pasco
Cerro de Paso
Mduarad
Daya Apo
Durand
New Corporations Filed In Secretary of State Office
Certificates of incorporation filed for several firms in Norwich and Bridgeport. John T. Young poliee company of Norwich with capital 100000 includes John T. Young Augustua W Dodge and Arthur O Dawley as incorporators. Capabilities for Coppelli cate company include Michael and Rovin Cappelli A C Wagoner and William V Burke with capital 5000. Commercial Poultry and Hag Farm of Bridgeport filed with capital 4000. incorporators William S Hopson Mariana Hopson and Elizabeth F Hopson.
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John T. Young
Rovin Cappelli
William V. Burke
Red Men's Convention Nominates Chiefs at Meriden
Three hundred delegates attended the Connecticut Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men in Meriden. The nominating committee named William Miller of South Norwalk for great Sachem and Jacob Saline Cobs of New Haven for grok Bol, with four additional names presented.
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Meriden
Connecticut
Musicale at Mrs Lewis residence by Women’s Study Club
The Women’s Study Club musicale was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs George A Lewis’s Terrace Avenue home. Under the direction of Mrs Lilla Wigmore Squire, Mrs Bartha Wibberts Smith, Mrs Robert Spencer May and Miss Leona Wynsford, the program featured piano accompaniment by Mrs Frank W Eaton and violin by Miss Margaret Swooseby. The Italian program included Roggini Moses in Egypt and selections by Donizetti Ambroisa Arditi Le Saran and Vannuccini in Visione among others.
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George A. Lewis
Terrace Avenue
Lilla Wigmore Squire
Bartha Wibberts Smith
Robert Spencer May
Leona Wy Snsford
Rank W. Eaton
Margaret Swucebsy
Egypt
Woodford Donizetti
Mavorita O. Mio Fernando
May Arditi
le Saran Rose
Squira Ponchielli
Smith Sgambuti
Woodford Vannuccini
Visione
May Yosti—Mattinati
Squre
Brogi—Visione Veneziana
Smith
Masoaphi—Cavalleria Rusticasa
Woodford
Investigation Started In Puerto Rico Soldier Shooting
In San Juan May 6 the military and civil authorities began an investigation into the night disturbance that led to two Porto Rico provisional regiment soldiers being shot by insular police. One soldier died and the other is in serious condition. Officials seek to determine if the shooting was justified while ordering barracks confinement after dark to prevent further trouble. Arrests are expected and trials may follow to identify those responsible.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Porto Riso
Adjutant Field
City of Death in Willemsted Venezuela Plague Spreads
Reports describe Willemstad a city of death as plague spreads with strict quarantine and military patrols. Markets closed, prices soar, food scarce, and residents flee or hunker down while authorities seek fastest rids of filth and rats amid a raging outbreak.
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Willemsted
Ouayra
Venezuela
Final Meeting of Old Board License Ballots
A short notice states the final meeting of the old board and mentions license ballots. Legal-leaning language notes the session will address licensing ballots and related procedural steps. The item reads as a formal public notice with no further context.
Board adjourns without action on sidewalk damage claim
Victor Woermer appeared before the board over his wife’s damages for injuries from a fall on the sidewalk at the Congregational church. The committee did not favor the claim of about 300 dollars and no action was taken. The board adjourned sine die.
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Spring
Bridge Streets
Victor Woermer
Congregational Church
Gruesome murder case widens in Indiana yard
Five murdered bodies found in Mrs Bell Gunness home yard probe widens as authorities identify two victims Andrew Heldgren from Aberdeen and Jennie Gunn ness Chicago adoptee. suspect Guy Lamphere linked to earlier killings. Lamphere denies knowledge of the new bodies while claiming Gunness sought his commitment.
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Ind
Bell Gunness
Andrew Haldgren
Aberdeen
Gunness
Jennie Olsen Gunness
Chicago
Guy Lamphere
Heldgren
Lamphere
Gunnes
Mra. Gunness
Croker Denies Plan To Visit New York Before Election
Dublin May 6 Richard Croker told an interview he would not visit the United States until after the presidential election. He said Democrats in New York should back the convention nominee. He praised Bryan as a good president and suggested Roosevelt could win if nominated.
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Dublin
Richard Croker
New York
United States
Bryan
Roosevelt
Senate pardons Brooklyn man after nine years in Cranston prison
In Providence on May 6 the Rhode Island senate voted 19 to 8 to pardon James Brennan of Brooklyn New York, who has been jailed nine years for complicity in a Portsmouth car robbery. Gov James Higgins pressed for clemency and new evidence showed Brennan was not the criminal known as Milwaukee Red.
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R. I
Agos
Rhode Island Senate
James Brennan
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Cranston
James
Higgins
Brennan
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Miss Bau of Vermont City Fatally Wounds Clerk Then Takes Own Life
Miss Bau, 25, formerly of the Vermont state insane asylum at Waterbury, shot and fatally wounded hotel clerk Nevaux on the principal street of Montepelier last night before killing herself. Nevaux told officers at Heaton hospital he had never seen Miss Bau before and could not explain the tragedy. She had been visiting her brother-in-law, Gilding Douglas, of the city.
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Montepelier
Christian Hag
Louis
Nes Vaux
Nevaux
Heaton Hospital
Sunday School convention plans excursion derailment
Fragmented notice from a Sunday School convention outlines an excursion for a delegation. The readable fragments mention transport plans and a May date, but details are unclear. Entities include Haven and Frouy. place and full agenda remain unreadable.
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Haven
Frouy
Interenohele Senda
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