Thieves steal lead pipe from Dawson Madison street building
Mrs Margaret Dawson reported theft of all lead pipe and faucets from her Madison street property near Sylvan avenue. Water supply line from the well was removed. McCarthy and Plumpton were hired to reinstall connections and fixtures for a new tenants. No clue. neighbors fear a local gang of idle youths.
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Bneak
Margaret Dawson
Madison Street
Sylvan Avenue
McCarthy & Plumpton
Courses of Study Discussed by State Education Board
The Board outlines suggested courses for public schools in reading phonics language grammar spelling arithmetic geography history citizenship physiology drawing music penmanship and science. They urge a common sense basis to emphasize useful after life facts and reduce emphasis on trivial topics, with practical word study and controlled spelling practice to improve accuracy.
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State Board of Education
Police Court: Francesco Zaccanino Accused of Forcing Money on Diners
A Rogers Bros spoon shop employee named Francesco Zaccanino displayed cash near Fred Slough’s restaurant on East Malo street provoking a scene. Officer Callanan arrested him after a revolver was found at the station. He was fined seven dollars and costs with suspended sentence.
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Francesco Zaccasnino
Rogers’ Bros
East End
Uncle Sam
Fred Slough
East Malo Street
Joseph Gullfolle
Restaurent
Mrs Slough
James Rogers
Watertown
Gulifolle
Preste
Caesar
Board of Education
Ind
Callanan
Transfer of Yardmaster O'Brien to Waterbury
John O'Brien, seven or eight years yardmaster at Ancoo yard, has been transferred to Waterbury where the yardmaster post is consolidated with station agent. W. P. Jadeca will supervise railroad yards and related matters previously handled by O'Brien. The late transfer makes O'Brien night yardmaster in Waterbury as part of a road-wide retrenchment policy.
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John O'Brien
Ancoob
Waterbury
W. P. Jadeca
O'Biries
Waterbury Tax Collections See Strong Year Gain
Tax collector Reeves reports a robust year with June 2 receipts totaling 774 921 66 up from 760 072 44 last year a gain of 14 049 22. Petition looms to extend payment window to August 1 to reduce penalties and smooth annual collections.
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Reeves
Waterbury
General Assembly
New Haven
Light Bearers Banquet at First Methodist Church
The Light Bearers of the First Methodist church held their annual banquet with a program featuring piano solos, recitations, and duets. Prizes went to Josephine Rich and William Costello for mite box donations, and Richard Henry Crane received a silver cup as the youngest attendee. The event was organized by Wright, Mrs William Costello, Mrs Harry Tyrrell, Mrs Burton Young, and Mr Walter.
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First Methodist Church
Helen Coe
Helen Royce
Fred Itschner
Lillian Bloom
Lois Watking
Violeta
Gladys Guilford
William Costello
Nettle
Helen Jenkins
Charlotte Hickox
Minnie Harder
Edith Royce
Russell Reynolds
Arthur Booth
Edward French
Mabel Morey
Josephine Rich
Richard Henry Crane
Thetainment
Wright
Harry Tyrrell
Burton Young
Mr Walter
Dante OConnell at Poli's Theater Draws City Audiences
Poli's Theater presents Dante O'Connell this evening with a strong cast for a St Thomas parish benefit. Tickets range 25 to 60 cents. The show is expected to attract crowds from all city sections after a successful prior run on St Patrick's night.
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Poli
Dante! O'Connell
St Thomas
Hill
Brooklyn
St Patrick's
City Hall
Ney Names West Hartford Man as Alternate Delegate
Harry C. Ney selects a West Hartford man to serve as alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention, part of the party’s district delegation arrangement for the upcoming event.
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Harry C. Ney
West Hartford
Whiting Relocates from Round Hill Street After Seventeen Years
James C. Whiting, longtime general foreman for the Waterbury Clock Co, moved from 49 Round Hill Street to Chestnut Avenue. The former Democrat organizer in Ward One leaves a neighborhood once brush and outpost, famed for poems under the pen name Plunk. Neighbors expect the well known figure to be missed.
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Round Hill Street
James C. Whiting
Waterbury Clock Co
Third Ward
Whiting
First Ward
Plunk
Chestnut “Avenue
John P. Kellogg
L. F. Burpee
Mr Whiting
Pearl fleet destroyed in Australian typhoon tragedy
The Manuka brings news of a typhoon off West Australia that wrecked 40 pearling luggers and 270 huts, with about 20 Australian pearlers lost. Survivors recall men cutting away masts and clinging to wreckage as sharks swarmed, rescued by the Parro from Broome. beaches near Broome were strewn with wreckage and bodies.
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Victoria
B. C
Manuka
West Australia
Thursday Island
Parro
Broome
State Secretary Candidate Voted By St Aloysius T A
St Aloysius T A and wu society held a meeting in T A B hall. Committees reported progress and the society voted to place the name of the state convention held in September as its candidate for state secretary. Mr Brandon is well known in temperance circles and expected to run successfully. County Director Guilfelle of Nasgatuck spoke on the state union work and the forthcoming field day at Torrington on June 20. Field day arrangements are in progress and member cooperation is sought for a successful trip.
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St Aloysius T
Nasgatuck
State Union
Torrington
WAGON BLOCKED BY SAND ON SOUTH WILLOW STREET
A wagon train of around a dozen wagons stalled at the foot of South Willow street near a city work site. A loaded produce truck sank in sand as horses fretted, laborers dug out the wheels, and the team eventually freed the vehicle. The wagon carried vegetables and moved on toward West Main street. Nurses state board meet at Hartford hospital to review applications for June exams. Members included Berma L. Stowe, Lager Bolton, A Baugh, and Mrs. Wile Kisses. Mrs. Holton was absent.
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South Willow Street
West Main Street
State Street
State Board of Examination and Registration of
Hartford Hospital
Berma L. Stowe
New Haven
Lager Bolton
Siucco x Inde
A Baugh
Wile Kisses
Hartford
Mre Holton
Louisiana House Committee Targets Track Gambling Bill
In Baton Rouge on June 4 the joint judiciary committee of the Louisiana House discussed a bill prohibiting bookmaking and other forms of gambling at race tracks. The measure would regulate betting activities and seek tighter controls over wagering venues within the state.
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Louisiane
Baton Rouge
Joint Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Louisiane Assembly
Summer King Stove and Burner Description
A historic listing notes a Summer King stove with two burners and a single drum top 9 inches in diameter, described as a Russia sheet steel drum. The base and oil tank are heavy tin in brown paint and hold two quarts, priced at 75 cents. A four burner double stove is listed at 1.50.
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Russia
Rossfenton Captures Manhasset Stakes at Gravesend
Rossfenton wins the Manhasset stakes at Gravesend over Blackford by a half length after a fast early pace. Dundelson wins the handicap. Simple Honors takes the opening race for three year olds and up at six furlongs. Frizette finishes second with Frank Lord in show money position.
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Rossfenton
Gravesend
New York
Blackford
Dundelson
Chelsea
Frixette
Frank Lord
Halifax
Frizette
Delcanta
St. Kevin
Ironsides
Moorish King
Dandelion
Earl G
Rifleman
Bad News
Lord Stanhope
Masaniello
Rose Beaumont
Lady Hubbard
Nigger Baby
Shapdale
Wa- Poneen
Racket
Cornell rowing reshapes crews after Harvard Penn defeat
Ithaca June 4 Cornell varsity changes shake up the teams after Memorial Day losses to Harvard and Pennsylvania. Coach Courtney moves four veterans to the second boat and reassigns Bullen Stone and Kelly Simpson to the first boat while Brinton and Clark stay in the varsity. Cox remains stroke as the crew faced a rough night with a water bucket attack near Sheldon Court dormitory.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Harvard
Pennsylvania
Courtney
Dods
Bullen
Stone
Kelly Simpson
Pennsylvanier
Brinton
Clark
Yale Oarsmen Arrive at Gales Ferry for Training
Yale's rowing squad from New Haven reached Gales Ferry on June 4 and moved to training quarters after a swift transfer by car. The Elihu crews and three four oared boats led the arrival, with practice delayed by a southwest wind until near 7 o'clock. The group includes four members of last year's victorious crew, with Captain Ide Howe Auchincloss and Rice among notables, and Graham Case serving ascox.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Yai
New Haven
Elihu Yal
Haven
John Kennedy
Broadview
Yale
Ide Howe
Auchincloss
Rice
Graham Case
el Carsmen
Lad Killed By Thrown Ball In Pittsburg
Seven year old Bernant Bowser died after a baseball ball struck him during practice of the Columbus team of negro players. The ball missed and hit him on the head as he rested near first base. He died minutes later. This follows another baseball fatality in Pittsburg within two weeks.
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Lad
Pitsburg
Bernant Bowser
Colum‘Dias
Strack Young Bowser
Pittsburg
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Wight
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Denver
Michael Brandon
Derby
South Main ST
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Thames
Gales Fery
Se Tao Ore
Earth
South Main
T. H. Brooks
John Ryan
North Main Street
Hawkins Street
T. F. Carmody
Odd Fellows’ Hall Bldg
L. Becker
Sailor
Geo, A. Upham
Law Corporation
North Main ST
R. R. Harder & CO
Bank Street
Frank
Shoeman
Trott Baking Co
East Main Street
West Main
North Riverside
Standard Ready Roofing Co
Ferrill & Markert ‘Cigar Store
Tel Connection
Wm. Seitz
Buckingham Pharmacy
Bank and Grand Streets
Connecticut
Saxe & Floto Florists
Pand Hearty & & Plumpton
Cottage Place
Phome
Rigney
Waterville
Byron
Tare
Plume & Atwooey
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