BALLOONING PATAY MERWIN'S AUTO STRUCK COLLISIONS IN CHANNEL
A lengthy column recalls Ballooning Patay Merwin and Johnny Mack at the White City, noting Merwin’s persistence in balloon work, a fatal accident involving Teddy French, Merwin’s desertion from service, and family details including his Newark burial plans. It also mentions General Luke Wright and Taft succession chatter, plus a fatal trolley collision in Fall River and a Channel storm damaging ships, with injuries and a Providence restaurant owner quoted.
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Merwin
Skillfil
Promleme Aeronauts
Weatheven
Wood
Mathushek
United States
Pasinic
Seni
Newark
N. J
Fister
Rome Queen Flight Exhibition Attracts Crowd
A lively scene in Rome yesterday featured a flying display before the queen. The crowd cheered as a pilot demonstrated new aerial maneuvers, drawing applause from attendees and officials. The event continued into the evening with plans for a further exhibition tomorrow.
Navigation congress meets in Petersburg with 69 percent arriving
Delegates to the eleventh Informational meeting of navigation gather in Petersburg on May 3 with about 69 percent arriving by special train from Germany Austria Holland Japan and other nations. Leaders include J O Dekernin and Commander Y Le Chapin as the American delegate, opening ceremonies planned for tomorrow.
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BL Petersburg
Mifor
Alexandrayiteh
Nicholna
Conservatory of Must
Magne Cenneby
Jon A. Dekernin
Thie MieAis
Ave Department
Liew Teat
Y le Chapin
Petersburg
Milan
Alex Vndrovital
Plague Closes La Guayra Port Amid Alarm
May reports from Paravai and Willematad describe the spread of a deadly disease causing great alarm. The Dutch steamer Willemonad notes La Guaira remains closed due to a new epidemic, delaying trade and interior access as authorities watch for further outbreaks.
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Paravai
Willematad
Ps van Castro
Benguse
Ta Guayta
la Guayra
Wien Belie
Willemonad
Tere
la Guayralls
Whden Gt Piague
Death notices from Hartford and nearby towns in May 1900
Two obituary notices list Josephine Worle Bhemfeld and Lewis Ty Davie with death dates and funeral details. Bhemfeld’s service is at Penn Hyrhireb.his city on Tuesday afternoon, while Davie’s funeral is at his residence No ASO Howard Ave Towlay, with friends invited.
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Orter
Hartford
Conn
Joeepine Worle Bhemfeld
Wits
Addiaon Porter
Minetel Merried
Penn
Tilt Lite
Aso Howard
Riley
Towlay
Atm
New Attractions Open at Savin Rock Weekend Storm Draws The Crowd
A Saturday storm failed to keep crowds from Savin Rock and the East Shore where an estimated 45,000 visitors packed the attractions. New openings like the Walte Tickler and the Stinger drew business as operators managed crowds with police guidance. The Boat Shore ferries and Lighthouse drew heavy footfall while the Momaugium and other rides reported strong early-season turnout before a brief evening shower shifted people away from the water.
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Savin Rock
East Whore
the Rock
East Shore
Jolly Ann
Fatal trolley accident in Milldale shocks Meriden
A man about 30 years old, living near Mora Place in Milldale, was fatally injured when struck by a trolley in Milldale. The trolley car crew reversed the car when the man appeared on the track but the fatal head injuries were likely. The night was foggy and visibility limited as the accident occurred near 31 o'clock. The victim was taken to Meriden Hospital by special train shortly after the incident.
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Meriden
Milldale
Fife
Mora Place
Southington
Boston Calm Over Ancient Drum Corps Controversy
Boston officials reach agreement with ent and Honorabien Artillery and Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara on a 4 o'clock morning drum corps procession for the Ancients field day. The police will not object to the parade in front of Faneuil Hall, the soldiers' monument on Boston Common, and the state house, despite past complaints and threats of arrest for disruptions.
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Boston
Ent and
Honorabien Artillery Company
Stephen O'Meara
Fancull Hall
Boston Commons
Ritixens
French Derby Drawn In Paris Finish Grueling
Paris May 41 W K Vanderbilt's Seneick 11 with Henry up dead heated with M Theuchampe Quizette Tr valued at 20000 dollars at Chantilly today Both Horns were odds on favorites and the finish was a grueling one Vanderbilt's Maintenon won this sinker in 1908.
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Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
Henry Up
M. Theuchampe Quizette
Chantilly
Vanderbilt
Independence League to invade state charters at its head
Delegates to national conventions of Republicans and Democrats will be elected at a Saturday meeting. A state branch of the Independence league will be organized with emmissaries active across the state led by Hearst allies. Quarters will open at Hartford with Mayor Stephen Charters in charge. Reports note Maher of Bridgeport may not seek another term as state senator, while Hearst’s campaign reshapes ties to Bryan and the league.
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Independence League
Tune
League
Chicago
Hartford
Stephen Charters
Ansonia
William Randolph Hearst
Edward J. Maher
Maher
Teague
Hearst
Campaten
New York
Alexanda
Heareta
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Kodak agency offers developing and printing supplies package
Eastman Kodak Agency promotes developing and printing as a science with accurately prepared solutions. It boasts a wide stock of new goods in all sizes and prices, plus necessary supplies. Their message signals pride in customer success and recommends Kodak as essential for camping or fishing trips.
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Ade Roe
Middletown Sun
New Haven
Polenius
Batiste
Point de Esprit Neta
Princeca
Luke Wright
Taft
Bryan
Milford Mantas Matt
Fall River
Made
von & Marsterdlew
Aol
Providanes
Auporinbie Tdi
Am Eronemas
Hyath Somerset
Pauline Lindsey
Waterman Avenue
Providence
Lindsey
Lind
Blewan
Mt. Cline
Providenm
Dover
Queenswood
Bedi
Hamburg
Rome
Aliauih
Stamford
N Chamberlain
Crown and Orange Sts
Navigation Congress
Brother of Dear
Inter
Kavent
Castro
Rock Gillespie
G. D
Tussell
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Police
the Mason Press
State Street
Bridgeport
St Pauls Episcopal Church
Brewster
Millidge
Walker
Earl H. Kenyon
F. D
MEIGS
AL Whittemore
F Motes
Meigs & Co
Church Stres
The
See Company
Chapel Street
Monroe Bros
Crown St
Eastman Kodak Agency
City Hall Pharmacy Co
City Hall
the Journal-Courier
Washington
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Journal-Courier
Koal
W. F. Gilbert & CO
Church St
MHS Cn
Schroeder
Bassett Gun Store
Church Street
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