Meriden Reproduces 1866 Town Meeting Amid Centennial
Special to The Light from Meriden Connecticut June 16 Saturday marked a centennial celebration highlight as Meriden’s first town meeting, held April 16 1866, was re enacted at the town hall. actors dressed in period costume and the Putnam Phalanx in colonial uniforms accompanied the procession through the streets. The cast included Moses Barnes Waldemar Hirschfeld Amos White and others playing historic figures with Rev Arthur Bhaw Geo W Stanley moderating. The recreation proceeded with meticulous attention to historical detail and was well received.
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Meriden
Conn
Putnam Phalanx
Moses Barnes
Cheshire
Waldemar C. Hirschfeld
Amos White
Arthur W. Bhaw
Geo. W. Stanley
Hugh F. Hagarty
Griswold
Wm .C. Brown
Erastus Ripley
J. A. Hill
Absolom Royce
Albert
Saint Marys College 54th Commencement Exercises
St. Marys College holds its fifty fourth annual commencement at 9 o clock Thursday morning in Beethoven Hall. The program includes marches, overtures, solos, college orchestra and choir numbers, Salutatory by Edward Dwyer Jr., distributions of premiums and medals, diplomas, and recognitions for primary and grammar classes with selections from Falka and Sunrise.
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St. Mary's College
Beethoven Hall
T. O
Taubert
eVrdh
Edward Dwyer, Jr
Cox
Thompson
Falka
Chassaigne
St. Mary's College March
Fr. Louis
Overture
Sunrise
Schlepegrell
Ac Rers
Arthur J. Lockwood
March
Manila
R. Knauer
U. M. C. Jard Brand Made in San Antonio
A brief note claims U. M. C. Jard differs from other brands of good Jard only by being produced in San Antonio. The text ends with a question asking where the reader lives.
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San Antonio
Death of Senator Gorman Shifts Power in Senate
Washington June 16 The death of Senator Gorman of Maryland removes a dominant figure, likely elevating Senator Rayner as the controlling force in Maryland politics and raising talk of Admiral Schley as a possible successor. Bailey of Texas is seen as Democratic Senate leader, with mentions of Mitchell Burton Platt and Depew’s absence shaping a unsettled chamber.
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Washington, D. C
Gorman
Maryland
Senate
House
Rayner
Schley
Admiral Schley
Mr. Rayner
Court of Inquiry
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Admiral Lampoon
Bob” Evans
Bailey
Senator Bailey
Texas
Democratic Party
Mitchell
Oregon
Burton
Kansas
Platt
Depew
Addicks
Delaware
Learning From Circus Inspires Army on Organization
Washington D. C. June 16 The Army officers who accompanied the Barnum and Bailey circus to study transportation and subsistence systems returned impressed by the circus management. They described a flawless operation with over a thousand employees and four hundred horses, noting constant frictionless transport despite railroad delays. The observers argued such permanent, specialty-driven systems would be hard to implement in the Army due to frequent staff turnover and four year duty details.
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Washington
D. C
Army
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Beggar Prince Opera to Open Week With Said Pasha
The Beggar Prince Opera Company returns to the New Electric Theatre for another week, opening Sunday with Said Pasha. Cast features Miss Gertrude Hutcheson, Miss Irene Palmer, Beatrice Fischer, Messrs Huntington Taylor and Cleveland. Wade and Burgess deliver comedy feats. Theatre review from Galveston praises Huntington for rallying the company and notes rich costumes and strong voices across the cast.
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Said Pasha
Beggar Prince Opera Company
Olivette
Beggar Prince
Electric Park
Pasha
Gertrude Hutcheson
Irene Palmer
Beatrice Fischer
Huntington
Barritone
Taylor
Cleveland
Messrs
F. A. Wade
Frank Burgess
New Electric Theater
Galveston Tribune
Richard Stahl
Galveston
Mr. Huntington
Hadad
Nockey
F. W. Cleveland
Hassan Bey
Pal
Miss Hutcheson
Serena
The Bon Ton and Electric Park Open Air Café
The Bon Ton at 318 F B Houston Street offers fresh fish, perfect fruits, carefully selected meats, and vegetables with sensible dining. In the evening the Electric Park restaurant under the game management is the south’s most comfortable open air cafe. Bon Ton closes at 10 p.m.
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Magendie
Houston Street
Electric Park
Game
Daily Light San Antonio AP News Update
The Daily Light reports AP news from the afternoon edition in San Antonio. This brief item notes ongoing regional developments and general wire service updates.
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San Antonio
Associated Press News
Doan's Kidney Pills Claim Lasting Kidney Cure
San Antonio residents report permanent relief from backache and kidney pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. A machinist, S W Hull, testifies in 1902 and again in 1905 that his kidney function and back strength improved within a week and remained free of symptoms. Sold by Bexar Drug Co. at 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
San Antonio
S. W. Hull
Soledad Street
Texas
Doan
Bexar Drug Co
Hull
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
New Wall Paper and Paint Telltale Brighten Rooms
Hitle offers room brightening with new wallpaper and paint as prices rise. The ad lists contact options, phone numbers, and business names, including Fred Hummert and J. T. Burnett & Co. Undertakers.
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Fred Hummert
Figure Eight Popular at New Electric Park
The figure eight scenic railroad opened last Thursday and has rapidly drawn large crowds. Rides cover half a mile at a mile per minute taking 49 seconds with safe, comfortable cars. Carrousal debuts Sunday, drawing families with flying noises and the big organ providing music. Baker's Tours will offer trips to Pike's Peak next week, showcasing the pictorial scenes.
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Electric Park
Pike’s Peak
Babcock to Give Final Exhibition at New Electric Park
The Great Babcock presents three performances at New Electric Park this Sunday at 4:30 7:30 and 10:30. He has looped the loop over 3000 times in three years with one prior accident in St Joe Missouri, landing in a net. The park loop formerly belonged to the Gaskill Carnival firm where Dickie died.
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Babcock
New Electric Park
San Antonio
St. Joe
Gaskill Carnival Company
Dickie
Bargain Suits Offered at Five Ninety Five
The ad touts Cheviot and Worsted suits priced at $5.95 after a $10 value claim. It notes several hundred sold and a fair remaining supply, with the seller H. Morris at 305 W Commerce St near St Marys.
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H. Morris
Commerce Street
St. Mary’s
No Fewer Saloon Limits Passed by Waco Council
Waco June 16 A city ordinance, adopted under a charter amendment, sets saloon limits and narrows some to a small section, but the measure fails to meet expectations and does not curb saloon activity as intended. The report notes ongoing issues with enforcement and practical impact.
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Waco
Tom
Rumor Pinpoints Santa Fe Route Into Waco
Persistent talk from Waco on June 16 says the Santa Fe railroad may not enter via the Cotton Belt. Instead the Texas Central from Morgan south could be used. The rumor, gaining ground recently, cites Santa Fe as having captured the prize despite other roads pursuing the Texas Central, a valuable asset.
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Waco
Tex
Santa Fe
Cotton Belt Railroad
Texas Central
Morgan
Imported Wall Paper Designs at 204-2CE West Commerce
Fred Hummert advertises exclusive wall paper patterns and colorings as the most charming daintiest designs available from the West Commerce location 204-2CE.
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West Commerce
Fred Hummert
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