Local recruit trick turns into fanciful marching show
A Litchfield boy visiting what appeared to be a local recruiting office was lured by pranksters into a hat store on Bank street. Dressed in a rainbow band uniform, he clumsily followed orders, marched around, and was sent on a mock mission to Frank Sheridan's in Brooklyn. He received a furlough and plans to join the same regiment as soon as friends join him.
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Litchfield
Bank Street
J. Walsh
Reuben
Sam
Frank Sheridan
Brooklyn
Sheridan
Frank
Police Court Minutes Chronicle Local Offenses
William Hoyt a 36 year old colored man faced indecent assault charges involving a 9 year old girl in his Park avenue home after luring her with pennies. Bail set at 5000. Rosenbaum case for buying junk from minors postponed until Saturday. Michael Vale found asleep on Washington avenue railroad crossing and faced option to leave town or jail for 30 days. Thomas Welch of Locust street intoxicated and struck his wife in the left eye, fined 5 dollars plus costs. Joan Gallagher 16 charged with theft of 47 dollars from sausage maker George Stocker. found in possession of money found in factory lavatory. Gallagher’s sentence suspended after noting apparent honesty and lack of advertisement for found money. Dauch and Weir violations at West Main and Gervais Brow for oleomargarine sales settled. Gervais Brow paid 100 and 24 dollars respectively.
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Tiuage Burpee Aeialty Court
William Hoyt
Mary Watkins
Park Avenue
Jacob
Joseph Rosenbaum
Michael Vale
Washington Avenue
Joseph Thoswealuis
Locust Street
Etrick
Cosin
Joan Gallagher
Bandlund Place
George Stocker
Gallagher
Stecker
Bridgeport
Dauch
Weir
West Main Street
Gervais
Hartford figures in Gramatan hotel fire losses in Bronxville
Hartford residents Mr and Mrs Hooker suffered heavy losses after escaping the Gramatan hotel blaze in Bronxville New York. Hooker, brother of Hartford mayor, and their belongings were left behind with valuables reportedly totaling about 000. Ex Senator Louis Bedell, father of Mrs Hooker, also lost about 2000 in the fire. In New Bedford whale boats are being built for Peary’s North Pole expedition, 28 and 25 feet long, designed for durability and lightness following whaling craft patterns. Beeston hosts closing sessions of the American Climatological Association meeting with papers on entomology and related sciences.
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Hartford
Bronxville
N. Y
Hooker
Gramatan
New York
Louis Bedell
Peary
New Bedford
Mass
Robert B. Peary
North Pole
Larkin Visits Glasgow Prominent Waterbury Alderman Tours City
The Glasgow News notes Alderman W J Larkin of Waterbury Conn visited Glasgow with Lord Provost Sir William Bisland. He toured paving, sanitation, cleansing and the fire brigade, expressing strong interest in municipal administration. He left for Edinburgh after luncheon. Cars to Middlebury Road begin service to Lake Quassapaug area as gravel trains continue work on a deep hole near Beacon Falls.
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Glasgow News
Waterbury
Globe
W. J. Larkin
Conn
William Bisland, Bart
Ctyfe
Larkin
Edinburgh
Country Club
Middlebury Road
Robbins Street
Lake Quassapaug
Beacon Falls
Fraternal and Social Events Highlight Local Calendar
Myrtle temple No 3 P 8 will visit Evergreen temple Seymour this evening departing by 7 07 trolley. Red Men s hall Naugatuck hosts a shirtwaist and novelty dance by John F Rick s Dancing Academy with large attendance expected from city Naugatuck and beyond. New officers named for the Men s League of the Second Congregational church include President Robert W Lovell and Secretary Dr Frank J Erbe. Comstock lodge R of P appoints L L Hall to arrange Boston trip for supreme convention with float committee led by Frank R White and Edward Hart. Queen s Daughters host a whist at 351 Fast Main Mrs Stephen Byrnes presiding. Washington Camp P O of A presents a social with varied performances. Brass City lodge No 349 G U O O F elects officers and selects a delegate for the national convention in August. Melicent Porter chapter D A R announces officers at Cheshire meeting with regent and secretary posts filled. A Harpyrer forms and social committee appointments listed. Friendly League ball features a harp player and a one act farce The Obstinate Family with cast and local support noted.
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Myrtle Temple
Evergreen Temple
Seymour
Red Men's Hall
Naugatuck
John F. Rick
Boston
Frank R. White
Edward Hart
E. E B. Harper
Queen's Daughters
Fast Main Street
Stephen Byrnes
Bert Shandler
Catherine Connor
South Main Street
Father Dooley
Washington Camp
P.O. of A
Gilbert Worthley
M Church Quartette
G. Blakeslee
Agnes Walsh
Clementia Jackson
A. H. Warker
A. N. Howard
F.N. Treat
N. T. Northey
Brass City Lodge
Nobie
C. McDowall
George Twisdale
David Hunter
W. W. Holland
BE. Duboiin
Byron Scott
E. Dubois
Howell
New Haven
R. Stannard
Ida Lewis
Mary F. Porter
Henry L. Rowland
Edward W. Shannon
H. G. Andersen
Plume
Anna Pierpont
HH. J. Wilcox
Rowland Jenner
G. BR. Scovill
L. BE. Fitxalmons
Josephine HL
Sooners
Prea
OW. Noble
William Reerter
W. & Prost
Clusie
J. A. Pratt
J. M. Galland
FP. M. Teasley
New Haven Considers City Garbage Incinerator Plant
The board of health discussed waste disposal options including an incinerator and reduction plant. Estimates show $144,000 for the first year and $33,000 yearly thereafter, with ton costs at 66c. A proposed sale of garbage to National By-Products Co. would pay 66c per ton. Total plant cost including grounds around $110,000, likely more than finance funds. The board plans further study and aims to report by August.
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New Haven
Board of Health
Board of Aldermen
Board of Fiance
National By-Products Co
Board For Finance
Pastor Attacks Bulkeley at Connecticut Clerical Meeting
At the General Association of Connecticut annual meeting in New Haven Rev Gerald H. Beard of Bridgeport sharply attacked U S Senator Morgan G Bulkeley of Mortford saying he was unfit for the Senate and that the clergy can influence elections and policy. The remarks urged ministers to engage in primaries and civic politics to lift the state’s political ethics. In a separate note from Mexico City Senator Calvo of Costa Rica predicted the court would deliver peace and pave the way for five republics to unite in one nation.
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New Haven
Grand Avenue Congregational Church
General Association of Connecticut
Connecticut
Gerald H. Beard
Bridgeport
United States
Morgan G. Barkeley
Mortford
Beard
Bakeley
Senate
Bulkeley
Washington
Old
Hartford
Norwalk
Mexico City
Calvo
United
Costa Rica
Kpon
National Team Owners Association Concludes Convention
Bassie June 10 The National Team Owners Association closed its six annual convention here last night with officers elected and Boston chosen as next year’s meeting place A telegram from Commissioner Prenty of the Interstate Commerce Commission advised that complaints against the railroads would be given consideration.
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Atom
Bassie
National Team Owners’ Association
Boston
Prenty
Interstate Commerce Commstasion
Window Screens and Screen Doors Sale Ad
A local screen business advertises direct factory buying with no freight, offering ready made window screens and doors in multiple sizes and custom orders. Prices range from 25 cents to six cents, with three door grades at 1 1, 1 20, and 1 50. All goods delivered promptly within the city.
Horseless future: townsfolk swap steeds for autos
Waterbury residents abandon horse drawn bounty in favor of automobiles. James Elton and Thomas Kelly join the trend with stylish cars, while Senator Peck remains loyal to trotters. The shift suggests horses may soon fade from town life as autos take over street travel.
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James
Elton
Thomas Kelly
Waterbury
Senator Peck
Prince of Wales to visit Quebec aboard Indomitable
News confirms the Prince of Wales will arrive in Quebec aboard the Indomitable, Britain’s latest battleship. The fleet, including Exmouth Albemarle Russell Duncan and two cruisers, will reach July 16, with Admirals Howe and Jellicoe commanding.
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Prince of Wales
Quebec
Exmouth
Albemarle
Russell
Duncan
Curzon Howe
North Atlantic
John Jellicoe
Que
Raton Probes use of fand funds for race track bets
Governor Sanders ordered last night a concurrent resolution to create two special investigating committees and a grand jury session to probe 2 five dollar fand expenditures tied to race track gambling in Louisiana. The report notes arrivals and a banquet involving Hy Dias Costa Rica officials and Diaz.
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the Police Court
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Beeston
Jone
Scotland
Middlebury Cars
Friendly League
London
Theater Royal
Harvard
W. Barton Dyson
Louie Edmond Tebean
South Main ST
Horse
Helena
Mont
Montana
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Havre
Hy Dias
City
Mexico
June Buchanan
Creel Calvo
President Diaz
National Palate
Calva
Bochened Wii
Menko City
Vera Cruz
Lehigh
John Metligatt
John Ryan
North Main Street
North Main Streets
Hawkins Street
T. F. Carmody
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Hybrid Rover
Dallas
Union St
Grand St
North Main
North Willow
West Side
Kennedy
Buckingham Pharmacy
R. R. Harder & CO
South Maio
Trott Baking Co
East Main Street
West Main
North Riversidal
Standard Ready Roofing Co
Perrill & Markert Cigar Store
the Child-Heron Law Corporation
North Main ST
Maillat’s
THE
Buckingham Pharmacy Bank
Grand Streets
Saxe & Floto Florists
McCarthy, & Plumpton, Ray Soone
Uptows
J. Deverssas
East Mate Street
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