Puritan Crew Member Drowns Seven Year Old Boy
A seven year old, Fred Williford, drowned in a dirty ditch near the West Brass mill. Rescuers attempted revival but he died. The incident occurred around 1 PM with two other boys present, and officials notified. Separately, the Puritan steamship, struck a shaft off New London and towed to harbor with passengers transferred by tugs amid fog.
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Fred Willford
South Main Street
Williford
Saunders
Young
William Beaucamp
William Kelleher
Beaucamp
Wilford
John Dowling
Graves
Crane
Bergin
Driverless Horse Wins Amid Stand's Sympathy
In Bangor Maine on August 6 Palmer Bros of Patten own Fernando trotting horse won a heat in 2 21 after tripping early and driver Ira Woodbury was thrown. The horse recovered and continued, others yielded, Fernando finished ahead amid cheers but was disqualified under rules. Judges overruled to honor the crowd’s sentiment and credited Fernando with the heat win.
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Bangor
Fernando
Palmer Bros of
Patten
Ira Woodbury
Fer Pando
Woodbury
Strikebreaker Shots Boy In Orange County Trolley Strike
Fourth day of strike by trolleymen on the One of the Orange County Traction company. A strikebreaker fired on jeering crowd and shot a boy in the ear. He fled into a store and was jailed on assault charges. Another striker was arrested for clubbing a citizen. Kaltors in Session Lake Compounce Aug 6. Twenty five Connecticut association members attended. Henry R. Jones of New Hartford and Fret W. Lyons of Greenwich admitted to membership.
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Newberg
Ang
Orange County Traction Company
L& Mob
Ite
Kaltors
Lake
Twen
Connecticut Asenciation
Henry R. Jones
New Hartford
W. Lyons
Greenwich
Blocked Track Causes Freight Delay and Disruption
A box car derailed on a neat-bound freight train early this morning blocking the track for several hours. Passengers were stunned by the wreck as crews rushed to restore service in the Connecticut valley region amid hurried efforts to reroute trains and resume travel.
Bishop A Life Saver in Galveston Bay Rescue
The Rt Rev H. D. Aves, Episcopal bishop of Mexico, leaped into twenty feet of water at Sea Brook on Galveston Bay to save a drowning boy. Detaching his flotation device, he plunged after the boy, revived him with resuscitation within half an hour, and the youth was saved despite initial signs of death. Captain Baker assisted as they swam ashore.
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Houston
Tex
H. D. Aves
Episcopal
Mexico
Sea Brook
Galveston Bay
Graham
Bishop Aves
Thumb-Print Expert Appointed Washington Instructor
Chicago reports Mrs M E Holland aged 34 wife of Phil Holland editor of The Detective has been named Instructor In the secret service at Washington after fifteen years studying thumb print identification. She trained under Detective Fernier of Scotland Yard and believes prints identify both babies and adults when other methods fail. Government eyeing use of prints for payroll laborers.
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Chicago
M. E. Holland
Secret Service
Washington
Dense fog halts Long Island Sound navigation
A heavy fog in New Haven reported by two-boat captains as the densest in years covered Long Island Sound early today and began lifting by nine. Most Connecticut ports suspended navigation. only the steamer Puritan from New London harbor suffered a minor incident.
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New Haven
Long Island Sound
Connecticut
Puritan
New London Harbor
Sinking Fast in Hanover Reported Patient Status
In Hanover Massachusetts a hospital status update notes patient James A. reportedly kept alive by oxygen. Garlandt's temperature fell to 100.6 degrees as the case details surface from the Register News.
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Hanover
Mass
James A
Garlandt
Chicago Bank Closes Doors Amid Downtown Turmoil
In Chicago on an August day the Mirkee Avenue state bank, a crowded institution near downtown, abruptly shut its doors. Officials reported liquidity concerns and a rapid run on deposits as customers sought access to funds, prompting emergency discussions among state regulators.
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Chicago
Mirkee Avenue State Bank
Balloon Nirvana Lands After Long Night Flight
Noank Aug 6 The balloon Nirvana carried Dr Julian P. Thomas and a serenaut from Port Morris New York City to Noank landing at 6 45 this morning after a lengthy night flight water tanks were refilled mid voyage and the ascent from Port Morris is believed to be the first nighttime balloon rise in the country Captain Minor of the tug Elmer A Keeler recounted a strange voice from the balloon hovering above his vessel and a near tow was declined The craft was seen passing Rhode Island later in the day and the passengers praised the trip as very successful.
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Nirvana
Julian P. Thomas
Port Morris
New York City
Thomas
South Norwalk
William J. Sterling
Diana
Southport
Penfield Reef
Bridgeport
Oliver H. Jennings
Frederick Mills
Jennings
New Haven
Captain Minor
Elmer A. Keeler
New York
Dr Thomas
Captain Minor Jaeve
Thomann
Weavers Flee Town Amid Cotton Mill Strike
A large exodus of weavers left Adama Massachusetts today due to a strike at a cotton mill. About fifteen hundred workers are out, and roughly one hundred and fifty weavers boarded an early train toward the river and Holy.
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Adama
Mass
Germans Celebrate 22nd Anniversary Parade in New Britain
Germans from many parts of the state gathered at New Britain on August 6 to mark the 22nd anniversary of German landings in America at Germantown. The observance included a concert and a large parade scheduled for tomorrow in Germantown, Pa.
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Ermans
New Britain
Germantown
Boy burns face on free train torpedo blast
A 12 year old, Ang G.-John Barantert, found a railroad torpedo on the Danbors and Norwalk railroad tracks in South Norwalk. He struck it with a stone causing a discharge that tore his face and gouged flesh. Doctors say he may recover but will be disfigured.
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South
Norwalk
Ang G
John Barantert
Danbors
Tfe
No Ball Game Train Wreckized Norwich Freight Loss
A damaged OCR snippet notes a preventable freight wreck on the Highland division near Norwich. The Norwich management was alerted that a team/train was scheduled to meet at a point, with unclear details about the incidence and outcome.
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Norwich
Ang
Cor
Highland Division
Nor ‘Wich Manegement
Ates Ain Ae
Lithographers Strike Threatens Fall Calendar Work
Lithographers and assistants in New York are out, tying up thousands of dollars in lithograph and printing. Fall calendar jobs risk cancellation. unions demand nine hours, open shop advocates push for skilled open employment and five year contracts. No violence reported as nonunion workers are brought in.
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New York
Employers’ Association
Pittsburg
Uthograph
Employers Association
Wreck of Sirio Sinks Hope for Passengers off Hormigas
Naples anxious for details after the Sirio steamer wreck Saturday near Hormigas island. Passengers chiefly from southern Italy are feared lost or afloat, with relief ship Sirto sent from Cartagena to aid. A chaotic report mentions forged name and a swooning mother, all amid a troubled aftermath including a court case involving Jorge Weise.
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Naples
South America
Sirio
Hormigas Island
Italy
Sirte
Alexandria
Egypt
Italian General Navigation Company
Samet Helmitch
Whelan
Jorge Weise
the Common Pleas
Divorce and Maintenance Suits Begin Again
Attorney John O Neill files three suits for Mrs Elizabeth Lathrop against Edwin A Lathrop seeking divorce and maintenance with claims of 30000 for alimony and 20000 for ongoing medical needs plus 3500 for legal services. Real estate holdings estimated at 100000 and attachments recorded. A separate suit by Landatto Grilfelle against Rocco Capadano arises from a party dispute ending in gunfire injuring Rosa Laudati. Capadano previously fined and appeals bond issues tied to a Brooklyn barber shop sale.
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John O'Neill
Edwin A. Lathrop
Elizabeth L. Lathrop
Judge Reed
Superior Court
John Landatt
Grilfelle
Roccoa Capadono
Landhouse
Charles Street
Capadano
Rosa Laudat
Capadano Rane
Mill Street
Robert Walker
Brooklyn
Open session chaos at union teamsters convention faces open or closed doors
Chicago August 6 union teamsters from US and Canada opened their annual convention amid expected quarrels over internal disputes and election focus. Leaders Shea and Young push for open meetings while divisions arise on how to handle sensitive discussions.
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Chicago
Teamsters
United States
Canada
Internaonal Brotherhood of Teamsters
C. P. Shea
Albert Young
Pulajanes Attack Manila New York Area Burn Municipal Buildings
A Manila dispatch reports 150 Pulajanes pierced a military cordon at Abuyon twenty miles from the recent clash. They burned the municipal buildings and killed four policemen and the town ex president. Soldiers and constabulary have begun pursuit.
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New York
Manila
Abuyon
Dr Anderson in Town Reflects on Woodmont Visit
The Rev Joseph Anderson D D former pastor of the First Congregational church Waterbury now at Woodmont spoke of unable to attend the Woodmont Catholic church dedication due to a preaching engagement in Naugatuck. He discussed health loss and his past Catholic relations, praising the Catholic church and noting community changes and deaths within the First church group.
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Joseph Anderson
First Congregational Church
Woodmont
Naugatuck
Waterbury
Flist
Tony
Russell
Hillside Avenue
New York
Anderson
Mra Mason
John P. Kellogg
First Church
Luncheon Party at Sagamore Hill Hosted by Roosevelt
A Roosevelt hosted luncheon at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay today for a large party. Guests include Mr and Mrs William J Youngs Mr and Mrs George J Smith Cold Springs Harbor Representative W W Cocks John A Bleicher editor of Les He s Weekly. Mr Youngs was secretary to Governor Roosevelt and Mr Smith formerly represented the Ulster district in Congress. Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania attended.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
William J. Youngs
George J. Smith
Cold Springs Harbor
W. W. Cocks
New York
John A. Bleicher
Les He's Weekly
Youngs
Smith
Herman Identified in Bridgeport Homicide Case
Alexander Herman, brought from Elizabeth New Jersey, was positively identified as the shooter of Martin Korzinsky on July 1. Reports from New York and New England indicate a record heat wave.
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Herman
Bridgeport
Alexander Herman
Flizabeth
New Jersey
Martin Korzinsky
Lake and Strobel Co Optical Ad Campaign
An old style ad urges readers to save eyesight with correctly fitted glasses. It invites eye exams to correct troubles before it is too late and promotes Lake and Strobel Co optical equipment and services.
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The
Lake & Strobel Co
Press and Clean Garments With Expert Care
Our press and clean service treats each garment with meticulous attention aiming to preserve life and appearance from first wear to final use. Send your clothing for cleaning and pressing and see the improvement in quality and longevity.
Printers' Strike Sparks Tense St Petersburg Dispatch
Aug 6 report describes rift within unions and labor leaders fearing civil war. Printers return to cases as four newspapers publish. railroad workers show weak strike support. traffic disruption eyed, violence risk looms amid strike plans.
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St Petersburg
Beir
Ural
August Furniture Sale Boosts Business at Waterbury Store
A Waterbury store proclaims strong demand at its August sale with shoppers buying to maximize value. A four piece solid mahogany carved salt set including setteé, arm chair, rocker and chair is offered as a featured bargain, displayed in the south show window at Reid Hughes, priced attractively at 77 dollars.
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Waterbury
Ext
Reid & Hughes
Mission style Rocker sale listed at Davie and Nye's
In the north show window the August sale offers heavily constructed Rockers with genuine Spanish cushion seats at reduced prices. Davie & Nye's advertises substantial discounts and extra inducements to attract buyers for today.
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Davie & Nye's
Auction listing for oak furniture and lumber
Weathered Oak Morris set with cushions offered at 13.50. Additional pricing notes include 950 price for white oak and 9.50 for oak pieces. August sale events referenced with discounts and condition described as good.
Discounted Fourth Quartered Osk Splut Red Tag Sale
A messy OCR fragment notes a fourth item marked with a red tag and a 25 percent discount. It references a price of 57.50 and a gendered term, but details are unclear.
Mahogany Davenport High Deck Sold Amid Tagged Crates
A solid mahogany Davenport with a high deck features in a sale, as red tags mark crates of furniture throughout the display area. The listing notes a price of 42.38 dollars for the item and associated crates.
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New London
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Purltan
Sarah's Ledge
T. A. Scott Company
Tuga
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Strikebreaker Shot Boy
Connecticut Valley
Bishop
Noank
Providence
R. I
Long Island
Rhodes Island
E. U. Lathrop
Rumsele
O'Neill
Union Teamsters
Brantroc - Brantrock
Julius P. Thomas
Neff
Buffalo
John W. Neff
Warsaw
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Halifax
Dominion
Captain ME
Toronto
England
Quebec
Pulajanes Acain
DR Anderson
Woodmont Chapel
New England
Mahon
Russin
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