Hartford Woman Jailed on Murder Suspicions in Poisonings
Mrs. Mary E Archer Gilligan, owner of a Windsor elderly home, was arrested in Hartford County jail on murder charges. Authorities suspect she caused multiple deaths at her home, including Franklin R Andrews who died in 1914. Police cite purchases of poison and a will favoring her before deaths.
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Hartford
Conn
Mary E. Archer-Gilligan
Archer
Windsor
Franklin R. Andrews
H. F. King
Gilligan
Cymric Sunk After Torpedoing Off Irish Coast
London May 9 The White Star liner Cymric torpedoed yesterday afternoon apparently off the Irish coast sank early today bound from New York for Liverpool with war munitions and about 100 crew saved except five killed in the engine room. Verdun clash intensifies with heavy guns and renewed assaults as French counterattacks regain ground near Thiacourt and on Hill 304 and between Douaumont and Haudremont.
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London
New York
Liverpool
Queenstown
Verdun
Douaumont
Haudremont
Paris
Thiacourt
Innocent Negro Freed After eight Years in Prison
Cleveland Gilbreath a black man in Montgomery Alabama was released after eight years in the penitentiary. He had been convicted of murder in 1908 for a crime committed by another man. The governor granted him a full pardon after new proof showed another man guilt.
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Montgomery
Ala
Cleveland Gilbreath
Gilbreath
Ee Ee
Tourists Club Plans Progress For City Sightseeing Trips
The Tourist Welcome Club held its monthly meeting with Dr. H W Taylor presiding. Mr F W Evans of the Y M C A hosted as negotiations near practical completion for a sightseeing automobile to offer city and surrounding area trips at moderate cost under club auspices.
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F. W. Evans
H. W. Taylor
Burial of a Child and Mrs. C. E. Gaynor
The infant George W. Jakins, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Jakins, was buried at Magnolia cemetery after a 4:30 PM service from 359 Augusta Street conducted by Rev. J E Barnes. Mrs. Cornelia E. Gaynor was also buried at Magnolia cemetery from 303 North Conceptions Street with Rev. A G Richards officiating. pallbearers were Benj Vincent, H A Lockwood, D C Sims, G B Toulmin, S J Cleveland, and F S Cleveland.
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George W. Jakins
Magnolia Cemetery
Augusta Street
J E. Barnes
The
Baptist Tabernacle
C. E. Gaynor
A. G. Richards
Trinity Episcopal Church
Cornelia E. Gaynor
North Conceptions Street
Benj. Vincent
H. A. Lockwood
D.C. Sims
G. B. Toulmin
J. Cleveland
F. S. Cleveland
Light turnout as city wards report lax election enforcement
Polling places faced shortages of appointed officers with several wards lacking rope barriers and crowd control. Deputies moved voters away from doors as civilians noted minimal campaign presence and limited official staff at many polling sites.
Girl of the Streets Scores at Columbia Theatre
A large audience saw the initial performance of A Girl of the Streets at the Columbia Theatre last night. Rose Morris as Flotsam drew laughter and tears, with Jewell Kelley and the company delivering standout efforts. The production is praised as the best seen at the Col umbia.
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Columbia
Columbia Theatre
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges households to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for summer months. It claims high value and necessity, noting no superior product for its purposes and prompting immediate purchase.
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Chamberlain
Polling Place Conduct Reflects Strict Observance Across Wards
Report notes election law followed with minimal crowds and no solicitation. In wards seven to nine, eight and ten roping limited by street width. officers sometimes missing and filled from nearby watchers. First ward shows strict compliance with seven officers present and ropes around booths where possible.
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C. BH. Brannan
Moses Bernstein
Holcombe
Seventh Ward
W. H. Holcombe, Jr
Royal Street
A. Lin
Fourth Ward
Bank of Mobile
Dandruff Cure Promises Quick Results And Boosted Hair
A home remedy titled liquid arvon is praised as a sure cure for dandruff. The method involves moistening the scalp nightly and rubbing with fingertips for several nights. By morning the dandruff is claimed to be gone, with continued use dissolving residues and improving scalp comfort and hair appearance.
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Windsor, Conn
Mix
New Haven
T. F. Egan
State Police
Mobile Gas Co
United States
Palm Beach
Dreaper & Burns
Hickey & Lyons
Dandruff
Copenhagen
Paul Jones
C. J. Gayfer & Co
Uncle Sam
Jones
Silver Bloom
C. J. Gayfer & Compan
Cina
Bobinet
Mobile
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