Wright Named Philippine Commissioner and Acting Governor
Luke F Wright, former U S Army general, is slated by the White House to become Philippine commissioner and acting governor under Taft. The selection reflects Wright's administrative skill and southern sympathy, with strong support from union veterans and the war department for stabilizing the Philippines and addressing health and civil issues.
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Washington
Luke F. Wright
Tonnocron
Japan
St White Houe
Wright
Tme
Puilippines
Panama
War Department
Squippa
Department
Mabt
Toft
AS & Young Min
Flo Tan Biko
Hyfitet
Tie Terry
Apia
Tiavor
Eyts
Mousevelt
Philippines
Boston Up In The Air Balloon Flight Over Boston
In Fittsfield Massachusetts on June 18 a new balloon named Boston by Charles J. Glidden and Leo Stevens of New York completed an ascent with Glidden as sole passenger. The balloon launched before dawn, drifted northward, and landed near North Adams after about ten miles. The Caroline Crufts of Sheffield assisted before launch, with the plan to descend around seven that evening but no communicable word was received by press late.
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Fittsfeld
Mane
Boston
Charteo J. Glidden
Heaton
Leo Stevens
New York
Moar
Pitteneld
Glidden
Stevens Y Plannei
New York Trade Talks Spotlight Export Freight Rates
A meeting of the Me Line Association indicated a push to discuss the possibility of a rise in export freight rates between Lagos and New York. The committee on general trade matters prepared to continue deliberations, with expectations of a forthcoming session in Washington.
Sociologists to Meet and discuss trade unionism philosophy
June meetings in Boston feature John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers president, speaking on "The philosophy of Trade Unionism" and other lectures by Rev. De Laughter and Dr. George Bayly. A Catholic church purchase in Cuba for $160,000 is approved. obituary notes Harvard freshman Willan Otte Smith dies in Cambridge at age 10.
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John Mitchell
Teade
Bonton
Pinne
Anny Bagomore — Bodaingion
Contarensa W
Dexamore Henek Strom
Join Mitchell
United Ming Workers of America
Trade Colonane
Dean Re Hever
Culmbridge
Tran
Washington
Gine
Taft
Mgr
Avereea
ApOstolic Melemate
Cuba
Boston
Willan Otte Smith
Ney
Roland Cotter Smith
Washington, DC
Harvard University
Cambridge
Inland Waterways plan eyed after governors’ meeting
A report from Washington outlines the Inland Waterways Commission’s push to expand studies and gain broad support. A full meeting of the commission is set for December 1 in Washington, followed by a joint session with the National Resources Committee and state commissions. Delegates from several states attend, including Theodore Burton and J Dalzell, as talks consider traveling to Europe for a waterway study.
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Jung
National Resources Commission
Inland Waterway Commission
Washington
Sationn
Atate Sommitartimn
Thomas H. Shipp
Indidnapwile
Giffard Pinellotta
Mmoil
Mjority Ag
Dynastic legitimacy marked in Taft nomination
London newspapers react to Secretary of War Taft with terms like American Dauphin and Napoleonic symbolism. The Daily Graphic highlights Taft as a potent dynastic successor under the Stars and Stripes, while other papers praise his qualifications for the presidency.
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London
Graphite
Rossevelt
Taft
Daily Chronicle
Dally Graphic
Taft Fe
Stars and Stripes
Mrs Farmer Guilty in First Degree Murder Case
Watertown report says Mrs. Farmer was found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to death. The trial tied to the Brennan home, with details including forged documents and a trunk discovery four days later. Bride Mrs Brennan, longtime friend, was the victim. motive alleged as financial gain.
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Watertown
Farmer
Forthern
New York
Brennan
Deedy
Jhutchet
Fire Rips Through Portland Building District
A large blaze struck a Portland, Maine, building near Monument Square, tearing through the basement and racing to the elevator shaft. Firefighters evacuated nearby floors as the blaze spread, with a thousand dollars in value reportedly lost to the fire and officials assessing the damage to neighboring shops including a bookseller named Harmon.
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Portland
Joe
Monument Rauwre
Asia
Lerug
Fink Harmon
Whote
Ine Elirance
Coast artillery practice yields high mark in mishap town
In Port Welaht New York on June 16 the Fourteenth Coast Artillery reported 20M per cent in artillery drills. Captain G6 Hower and Lieutenant William Hatter were at the battery daily. A 16 year old daughter of Howors fled from home, returning later. a confusing scene described as a patrol and canal incident.
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Port Welaht
Mishoe
N.yaune
Coast Artillery
Artilley
Hower
Feutenant Willian Hatter
Tewin
Pris Tny
Aston
Keane Bradey
Hervon
Font Restiday
Two Soldiers Die In Mock War Near New York Harbor
In a navy war game near New York two Ninth Regiment NY National Guard soldiers, Private Jonas Waleh and George Harget, died from injuries after a mishap with a 12 inch gun during a night exercise. Private McInwell remained gravely wounded. The clash continued as battleships shelled batteries and a landing party was repelled. An investigation into the fatal accident is underway with two fort officers under arrest.
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New York
Joni Waleh
George Harget
Injiurlea
McInwell
Ahi
Inkinicht
McDowell
Board of In-Qairy
Torpedo Boat Doat No 1M Wrecked Near Sizifernich
In Alglorn on June 19 a French torpedo boat Doat No. 1M wrecked on a canal rock during a storm. The Pique rescued the entire crew after the boat was driven ashore. The Plane crew performed heroic acts, noting one destroyer sank with a crew member overboard.
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Alglorn
Canat
Sizifernich
Belmont deprecates overlooked campaign publicity platform
Paris June 19 Perry Belmont president of the American National Publications organization sends to the Associated Press that Taft’s letter backing the publicity bill before Congress was hoped to influence the Republican National Convention toward publishing campaign contributions and expenditures. He notes the Democrats now plan to adopt a platform endorsing publicity policy.
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Belmont
Paris
Perry Belmont
American National Publiclition Organization
Seermmnary Taft
United States Congress
Lire gun claims 1200 shots per minute without powder
In Dijon engineer Ponteaux unveils an Lire gun said to fire 1200 shots a minute without powder or explosive. In New York on June 19 A. Adee, assistant secretary of state, and French and Ecuadorian officials were aboard the steamer La Provence arriving from Europe.
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Dijon
Ponteaux
Anita Lan Whorte Aerdetey
New York
A. A. Adee
Ded Portes de la Fosse
Washington
Olmeda Alfaro
Ecuador
Europe
Recount Nears End in New York Mayor Race
In a mayoralty election recount 57 boxes in the Seventh Assembly District were recounted. Hearst leads Henret by 40 votes after 1,200 boxes opened with Hearst net 482. About 48 boxes remain to be counted. Adjournment moved to Monday with expected finish by end of next week.
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New York
Fliy
Assembly District
Kinks
Hearst
Meiellan
Monet
Henret
Taft Off for Cincinnati For Wedding Anniversary
Secretary Taft and party left Union Station aboard the South Express for Cincinnati to confer with Representative Sherman on a hike to Morhvelid over theBaltimore & Ohio railroad. Taft noted Today marks the twentieth-third anniversary of his wedding.
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Washington
Jujie
Tate
Vinuinnu
Sherwan
Baltiare
Thle
Ty Pullman
Bt South Express
Mr. Tatt
Win
James T Wil Homes
Taft
Brevetary
Union
Wimpole
Woda
Filipinos Demand Immediate Independence Vote in Manila
In Manila on June 1 percent the Philippine Assembly adopted a declaration by 87 to 1 that independence is the destiny of the Filipino people and that they are prepared for immediate independence. A separate Milford notice reports a fire at Walter & Crompton’s home causing about 5000 in damage, discovered after the family’s absence with unknown origin.
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Manila
Palippine
Tofay
Milford
Walter & Crompton
Pan-Anglican meet popular at Albert Hall
London June 19 The Pan Anglican conference draws public interest with the large audience at the Albert Hall. Nearly 10 000 people attended as the discussion centered on race problems amid week of strong weather reports and daily sessions led by the bishop of Minnesota.
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London
Ite
Ayecene
Albert Hall
Missenel
Watherinas
Connecticut’s rep on committee to notify James Sherman nomination
Fragmentary note from the Chicago Tribune quotes chatter about a Connecticut representative on the committee to notify James Sherman of his nomination on views. The garbled text mentions president J¢ Witlam and a feminine cartoon voice, with a remark about making pine from celluloid and a birthday gift suggestion, reflecting a chaotic newspaper snippet.
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Connecticut
James
Sherman Nn
J¢ Witlam
Shurnham
Sadam
Chicagy Tribune
Brown Army Holds Pine Camp In Five Hour Battle
The Brown Army defended Pine Camp for five and a half hours against Blue forces. Advance guards crossed from Kingston to Clayton on June 18. Bridges over Black River mostly down. Browns secured the bridge to prevent Blue passage. Governor Hughes to host General Grant. a review and engineer demolition planned at noon.
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Pine Camp
Ondensburg
Kingston
Clayton
Sterningville
Evans Mi Yyre
Miven
T Bute
Andpalit
Mughen
Grant
Engineer Corps
Massachunetts
AIUSA
Leo
Milford Exposition Shows Art and Music at Center School
Milford Center school held a public art exhibition in the town hall, with works from Kindergarten through graduates and notable pieces in water color and Christmas crafts. Miss Gertrude Bravson and others earned praise for water colors, Parker, Stevens, and Kingsley contributed strong pieces, while music and violin, piano, and vocal numbers accompanied a light luncheon after the graduating class served. The event coincided with a church notice and marriage of Dr. Irving L Fy Nettleton to Miss Ta May Young at St Paul’s church followed by a wedding trip to Atlantic City. Milford residents await further sermons at the Mary Taylor church series, with Epworth league services and Sunday school announcements.
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Uspecial Journal-Courier News Service
Milford
Milford Center
Town Hall
Netheravon
Gertrude Bravs Jens
Elsie Smith
Hickley
Mise Compton
Mater Jomen Tooker
Miss Parkers
Mary Ltene Parker
Wis
Milnstertrude Stevens
Gertrude Steves
Mise Piatt
Edith Kingsley
Minna Storme
Beardsley
Irving L Fy Nettleton
Mins Ta May Young
Brantford
Canada
St Pauls Episcopal Church
Earl MW Kenyon
St Pauls Church
John Brown
Colyery Church
Atlantic City
Nettleton
Bride
Noble Avenue
Bridgeport
Local notices and social updates from town life
Mrs. Charles Proctor is recovering and able to sit up after serious illness. Westey Barker family moved from Dempsey house on West Main to Sachem's Head. Wopowage lodge 1 O. O. F. meets Sunday June 21 at 2 pm to decorate cemetery graves. Miss Fran cie Beach's Woodmont school Friday included music and recitations with ice cream and Coke. Miss Carolyn Platt returns from Myatic school training proves beneficial. Junior league of Methodist church postpones meeting to June 24 in church parlors with closing season event and collation. Mr and Mrs Alexander Reed hosted a surprise gathering at Rogers avenues. linen gifts given on moving to new home. Rebekah lodge rooms crowded Thursday evening with Dorothy lodge of Bridgeport guests. degrees team from Bridgeport performed. Cake and cream served. First Church benevolent union met in church parlors Friday.
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Charles Proctor
Westey Barker
Dempsey
West Main Street
Sachem
Junior League of the Methodist Church
Alexander Reed
Rogers’ Avenues
Mra
Reed
Mra, Reed
Rebekah Lodge
Thurstay
Dorothy Lodge
Bridgeport
Mia
Dora Hare
Norwich
Miss Nettleton
New London
Auction Sales Closure Prepares for Weekend Opening
A sale at Mr. Gregory's store closed Friday after two days, drawing large crowds who praised the value offered. At 7:80 the prayer service featured Rev. F A Simmer speaking on The Hope of Immortality. Afternoon events included a 2:30 pm bus news and work, with 6 o'clock meal served.
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Mipper
F. A. Simmer
Mr. Gregory
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Pourteenth Company
Mikey
Gan
Plott
Morocco
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Dorothy Stalin
Cincinnati
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Mary ‘Taylor
Mo Ebchuret
Ho Glin
Suneday School
Epworth League
Frank Barlow
Quite
High Street
Poli’s
Nniver, Poli Stock CO
Richard Mansier
Heidelber Special Augmented Company
Hlanorate Cos
Poli Populas
Uming
POLI
Dally Matt
Poll Stock Company
Mr. Butter- Held
Acta
Mestead
Wopowage Lodge
Broad, Street
Francie Beach
Woodmont
Carolyn Platt
Myatic
the Benevolent Union of the First Church
Savin Rock
Bishop
America
Pierce & Norton
Fristol
Conn
Waterbury
New Haven Green
Cheshire
YALE
New Pine
Richard Peck
Belle Dock
New Haven
Second Regiment Orheatra
Bishop & Co
Orange Street
New England Navigation Co
Yale Golf Club
R. D. Pryde
Cmc
Winchester Avenue
the Vacuum Cleaner Company
Board of Health
Church St
Grand Ave
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