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Newspaper
The Morning Journal Courier
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
Governor Rollin and Woodtiff lead a 10 000 strong march at the Guilford fair opening in fine weather. The Foot Guard arrived earlier, with parade through Ansonia and Manchester news of local figures, crimes, and resignations shaping the day's sparse urban report.
A fragmented report notes Gutrecche visiting Frideport on October 12 for Cohiba day activities and a planned parade on Columbus Day. It mentions University of Illinois Urbana alumni cheering Nick Longworth and Annte S. Sherman as a Republican presidential nominee, amid campaign chatter and political humor.
Walter Towns of Central avenue, employed at the Westville post office, is on an eighteen day vacation. Peter Prong starts a one family tour on Austin treat. Mr Monson, Westville postmaster, resumes duties after a vacation of eighteen days. The Thirteenth Ward Republican club met on Whatley avenue last night to arrange the Tanner crossing project. The club is thriving and active with Amos Dukerman as president and other officers listed.
New York Police Commissioner Bingham held a “hard talk” with the city’s nineteen police inspectors before the first registration day. He gave clear instructions on approaching elections and warned inspectors about possible interference, emphasizing firm management of election duties and maintaining order during the process.
Saranac Lake N Y Sept 39 Fires in the Adirondacks again threaten vast areas after a Monday rain. Winds push blazes toward Dannemora Alder Dam Cutley Mills and Saranac Lake. About 44935 acres burned including 6000 on state land. Ninety four buildings destroyed with timber and logs losses running into thousands. Government and state crews logged 19656 workdays aiding suppression with railroad support, while private timberland also burned. A separate Washington report estimates losses at up to 1,000,000 dollars per day during peak fire years.
In these hills sport and healthful recreation abound with golf, automobiling, driving, and mountain climbing. The landscape remains beautiful and doubly charming in September when foliage colors cloak the hill sides.
A brief notice states A B Smith General Passenger Agent Room 140 New Haven Conn requests a descriptive folder. It mentions a round trip fare spanning September 12 to October 3 and asks for information on this travel offer.
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