Eloped and parted after Yale Harvard game romance
A millrace elopement in New Haven ties Charles Samuel Smith of Bridgeport and Miss Winifred McMasters of Boston. They wed November 24 at the home of Rev William Hill, then separated. an annulment move is reportedly possible via the groom's mother, with families said to seek reconciliation.
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New Haven
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Charles Samu Smith
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgport
Winifred McMasters
Boston
Smith
Yale
M Masters
Bridgeport
Kenneth McNeil
Archibald McNeil
Miss McMasters
New York
Judge Hall
Cme
Queenie” Hall
McNeils
Massachusetts
Consolidation Planned of Boston Chamber and Merchants
Boston announces a proposed merger of the Boston chamber of commerce and the Boston Merchants association to form the largest professional and business group in the country. The boards of both bodies approve, with member meetings set for January 3 to finalize. The new entity will seek a special charter to promote Boston and New England interests and will keep the Boston chamber name.
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Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston Merchants ® Association
New England
Jate
Boston Merchants’ Association
Boston Assuted Board of Trade
Boston Chamber of Commere
British steamer Tal On captured by Chinese cruisers
A British steamer Tal On was seized yesterday by two Chinese cruisers near Kum Chink west of the river. Authorities cite a past incident in which the steamer reportedly struck a junk and drowned a theatrical company on board as the motive. Further details are awaited.
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Hong Kong
Dee
Kum Chink
Connecticut Weather Forecast for Fair Cooling Conditions
Forecast for Connecticut calls for generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with colder temperatures and fresh northwest winds diminishing and becoming variable. No well defined storm area east of the Rocky Mountains. Pleasant weather with mild temperatures prevails in all sections. No decided change expected for this vicinity.
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Connecticut
Rocky Mountains
Statues in Washington Prompt Debate on Navy Hero
Washington December 28 A congressional commission of the secretary of war the secretary of the navy and the senate and house library committee weighs the placement of statues to John Paul Jones and Commodore Barry both hailed as Fathers of the American Navy Congress funded 50000 for each statue but no decision yet on the navy's pedigree. A statue of General Grant is planned west of the Capitol two years away while submissions for a Columbus statue near Union Station and future monuments to Witherspoon Longfellow Von Steuben Pulaski and Kosciusko are noted as forthcoming.
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Washington
John Paul Jones
John Barry
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
House
Congress
Navy
General Grant
Capitol
Columbus
Union Station
John Witherspoon
Longfellow
von Steuben Pulaski
Kosciusko
Automobiles Burned In Danbury Region Morning Fire
Four youths escaped a gasoline explosion when a borrowed car burned near Wilton on the way to Stamford. The Danbury owned vehicle, valued at about 1500 dollars, reportedly leaked fuel after a stop for repairs. Driver John Buller, a New York chauffeur, led the others to safety as authorities note the car had been loaned for the trip.
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Wilton
Dee
Dantury
Danbury
Hennerbury
Peter I Brauneis
Stamford
John Buller
New York
Hawkkissville Man Dies After Paralytic Shock
Died from shock Hawkkissville December 8. K I Towne, age 73, longtime town official and twice a representative to the leisure. Survived by daughter Mrs Sherman Dead Woodbury. December 8 Mrs Sherman widow of County Commissioner Benner A Sherman dies here at age 83.
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Woodbury
Kil M. Towne
Hawkkissville
Heis
Sherman
Benner A. Sherman
Say awa sit were sittin to cheat the dowgs tale
A historical note recounts shepherds bringing collies to church where dogs behaved during the sermon but barked joyfully at the final blessing. To curb the habit, a congregation stayed seated during a strange minister’s blessing until an old shepherd cried out to sit, exposing the ruse.
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Dean Ramses
Breakfasting With Whistler in Chelsea Breakfast Tale
A London Telegraph anecdote recalls a foreign painter who frequented Chelsea. When asked if he had been there recently he replies he had not. He describes a modest breakfast fare with cab fare costs and a goldfish bowl, noting the meal was only one egg and one toast.
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Whistler
Chelsea
Aml
Hains Case Opens in Bayside Murder Trial
In Flushing New York Thornton Hains faces a murder charge tied to the August killing of William E. Annis at Bayside. The defense subpoenas about twenty witnesses while claiming the actions were protective for his brother Captain Peter G. Hains Jr. The trial, likely to last ten days, features testimony on the mental state of Captain Hains and his conduct after the incident.
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N. Y
Dee
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Peter G. Hains, Jr
William KE. Annis
Bayside
Justice Crane
Supreme Court
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Anhpoena
Thornton Hains
Annis
Raymond Weaver
Hains Brothers
Peter C. Hains
John Metuty
Thornton Rating
Peter
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Hains
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Shay
Shura
Young
Austin Flint
Thornton Talls
Flin
Shays
Mr Young
Coron
Fallon
Halns
Hell
Jol I. MeIntyre
Harris Counsel
Offcer Fallon
MeIntyre
Ofcer Fallon
Foo Bugg
McIntyre
Bugg
Jesperson
Bayside Yacht Club
Hayside
Jeperson
Douglas Mater
Yacht Club
White
Buge
Baysid
My Buey
Jespersoun
Germany First Eyes Tariff Deal With America
Washington December 28 Indications Germany will seek a minimum tariff arrangement with the United States under the new tariff act to be passed at a special session of Congress. Count von Bernstorff arrives March 4 to present credentials to Roosevelt and work toward new treaty relations. The administration expects the tariff to take effect upon presidential approval and foreign ministers must secure new treaties beforehand. Henry D. Ton of Alabama urged Democrats to draft a full tariff bill covering all schedules and present it to the country in 1910.
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Des
Germany
America
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Root
Roosevelt
Baron Speck von Sternburg
United States
Ty i Vance
State Department
Dev
Kenry D. Ton
Alabama
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Iis
Ways and Means Committee
New Haven Railroad to Build Its Own New York Passenger Station
Hartford December 28 reports that the New Haven Railroad Co plans establishing its own passenger station in New York City near Third Avenue and Thirty Fourth Street. The move would involve acquiring the Third Avenue Street Railway Co for control, with official word yet unclear.
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Hartford
Evening Post
New Haven Railroad Co
New York City
Third Arena
Thirtyfourth Street
Stel
New Haven Co
Third Avenue Street Railway Co
New York
Calabrian earthquake and tidal wave hit Calabria and coast
Earthquake shocks were felt in Calabria at midnight with reports of casualties near Mileto Gonadi Stefanconi and San Gergorio San Giorgo Maserata. A tidal wave struck the port causing damage and washing away merchandise while three steamers and several fishing boats were damaged. The body of Peter Smith, 44, was recovered from the Salmon River after he disappeared days ago while crossing the river. King Victor Emmanuel prepared to visit Calabria if needed.
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Naples
Victor Emmanuel
Calabria
Catama
Sieny
Veezx
Asi Nampton
Werry
Peter Smith
Salmon
Notable Chicago Wedding Plans by Aeronaut Charles Coey
Charles A. Coey, a Chicago automobile figure and balloon enthusiast, will wed Carrie Hume Lewis of Kansas City next Saturday in Kansas City. After the ceremony, the couple will tour California by car and balloon ascensions, then possibly voyage back over the mountains to Chicago if conditions permit.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Charles A. Coey
Automobile Cireles
Carrie Hume Lewis
Kansas City
Cory
Los Angeles
California
Coey
Eddy discusses government order against Standard Oil Co
Alfred D. Eddy, General Western attorney for Standard Oil Co, arrived in Kansas City and held talks with Frank Hagerman about the government action ordering the company to halt operations and declare goods contraband. Eddy says this marks a first and signals possible rehearing in Missouri Supreme Court or appeal to federal courts if a federal question exists, as the company considers its rights and potential move to enforce its property and sale rights.
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Kansas City
Alfred D. Eddy
Western
Standard of Co
Frank Hagerman
Fila
Addy
Standard OU Co
Missouri Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
City news and local notes from the Culver school to Knights of Columbus
Calendar giveaway by Hampson-Sellen Furniture. Charles Everitt a Culver school student spends holidays at his Culver City home. City ponds attract skaters amid good ice and weather. Goat Roads association meets at Waterbury Business Men's club 108 Hank Street. Knights of Columbus council officers to be installed with Daniel Colwell and State Deputy Kennedy attending. Public ceremony expected crowded. Georgy Fox vs Governor-elect Lilley briefing exchange led by Jessup of York. Corrupt practices charges against Lilley resume in New Haven Superior Court this Saturday before Judges Bennett and Robinson.
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Hampson-Sellen Purniture Co
Charles Everitt
Culver School
Indiana
Goat Roads Association
Waterbury Business Men's Association
Hank Street
Knights of Columbus
Daniel Colwell
Kennedy
Georgy
Fox
George L. Lilley
Lilley
Jessup
York
Superior Court
New Haven
Bennett and
Robinson
Alien Musicians Sparks U S Labor Talk
Washington observers report the president held a long discussion with Gavegan an attorney for labor interests and two members of the New York union of musicians. They claim alien musicians are being brought into the country undermining American workers by taking jobs and cutting prices.
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Washington
By, Gavegan
New York
New York Union of Musicians
The Honeymoon Parade in a Small Eastern City
A quirky postwar feature describes a city east of Boston where the honeymoon begins with a public train-station sendoff. A bridal carriage of white horses circles to time the late train amid rice and confetti showers, while onlookers line the route for the passing wedding convoy. The piece also briefly compares national symbols such as Britain's lion and Russia's eagle, noting a potpourri of royal emblems.
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Boston
Ladder Breaks In Fire Tragedy At Three Story Block
Fire at a three story building on Third Avenue and Six to Seventh Street endangers many lives as a blaze injures two men and possibly kills one. Charles Taeker lived on the second floor with his parents. heroics by James McCrone and John McCue save a twelve year old sister and another rescuer, though two fall with the ladder collapse. Civil War veterans face dwindling numbers with estimates predicting extinction by 1950.
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Third Avenue
Seventh Street
Brooke Tyn
Charles Taeker
James McCrone
Ohn McCue
Medder
Javeck
Jin
Javek
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