Astronomical Events and Historical Dates in Aug History
The notice lists astronomical events including sun set and rise times, moon phase and conjunctions with Venus and Neptune, and marks August 23 as historical dates with figures like Oliver Hazard Perry and Fort Sumter bombardment. It also includes political commentary on local election factions and a call for lawful restraint after riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
Neptune
Oliver Hazard Perry
Fort Sumter
8. C
Q. A. Gillmore
Gillmore
Gunner Wennerburg
Prosperity rises as politics fade. chewing gum advised
The article notes rising national prosperity with great crops and abundant money, suggesting presidential results won’t hinder a return to normal business. It then humorously extols chewing gum as a snake distraction, recounting girls taming a snake with gum and urging readers to keep gum handy on trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berring
Fragmented quotes from multiple papers on politics and crime
A collage of short notes cites Lilley and Meriden delegates in a political convention, commentary on Roosevelt Taft and McKinley policies, criminal sentences, exploration, and minor local anecdotes. It includes Bleachers about tramps, a judge sentencing a miscreant, and various city briefs from Hartford and New Britain papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilley
Meriden
Meriden Journal
Springfield
Bonaparte
Paris
New Haven Union
Middletown Press
New Britain
Lake
Bridgeport Post
Minneapolis
New Bedford Standard
Peary
Arctic
Norwich
Roosevelt
McKinley
Taft
Republican Party
Democratic
Ansonia Sentinel
H. B. Warner
Naional Editorial Association
St Paul
Minn
New Haven Register
British Channel
Martha Roberts
Lily Smith
Springfield Republican
Jamaica
L. 1
New Britain Herald
Southern New England Telephone Plan Shifts to Single Lines
The Southern New England Telephone Company announces on October 1 adjustments in Bridgeport Hartford New Haven and Waterbury to promote single domestic lines at 36 per year. Existing 40 48 dollar rates drop to 36 for Waterbury and 36 for new single line service while two party lines in Bridgeport Hartford New Haven are discontinued. The plan aims to reduce delays from party lines and improve overall service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern New England Telephone Company
Bridgeport
Hartford
New Haven
Waterbury
Telephone Company
Connecticut
de Jo
Canada Seeks Clean Money to Restore Currency Image
A Toronto World editorial argues Canada must purge defaced currency and adopt a distinct coin and note design. It criticizes dirty notes as harming business and national pride, urges banks and government to act, and notes the influx of U S currency via tourist gateways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
United States
Toronto World
Dublin Street Station Meriden Link to Main Street
Transit brief notes a Dublin Street Station connection to Meriden via Main Street. Gen Berd and Colby mentioned in train timetable context, with a general reference to a Gen Pass Axe. Potential schedule fragment implying a small routing update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Street
Meriden
W. Main ST
G. Berd
Colby
Bape
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Fulton Fish and Meal Market
Cherry ST
John Moore
Platt Bldg
Mechanics’ Loan CO
East Main St
the Child-Heron Law Corporation
North Main ST
Rumouz
Bak
Josh Billings
Brown
Holley
Bank Street
J. H. Mulville, the Undertaker
East Main Street
St. Patrick's Block
John Moriarty
Wm. C.renee
Cues
Main Street
Moriartys
Poli
Arthur J. Lunny
Undertaker
Grand _ Street
Hall
Ralph N. Blakeslee
Meadow St
Munchen
Watts Cafe
Mais
OONH
the Democrat Publishing Company
Gaawa St
Waransuny, Com
C. Maloney
Seee Montes
United
Waterton
Comal
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
Bosworth
Richard
Citizens
Leutenant
Woodruff
Illinois
Langley
Home Furnisher
Briggs
Beals
Cervantes
Lislesook
Colin F. Wilson
South Main Street
Wilson & Tyrrell
East
Philadelphia
Waterbury Business College
H. C. Post
Bank ST
L. Sachs
South Main
Cor. Union
Arenes A
P. J. Horgan
Idney
the Home Steam Laundry
Watertown
Willimantic
Providence
Putnam
Boston
Portanbury
Rte
Cester
Bostos
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