Naugatuck Appropriations Meet in Gem Opera House
The adjourned meeting of Naugatuck free men convened at the Gem Opera House with Michael Langford presiding due to Senior Burgess Smith’s absence. Officials presented the prior year’s expenses and a proposed tax rate covering police, education, garbage, water, sewers, and various departments, totaling 112,450. Budget motives and tax rate discussions followed, with votes on rents and district levies, then adjournment after addressing wage and contingency items.
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Gem Opera House
Tseal
Itesular Police
Board of Edayalion
Tive Hydratis
Board of Vel da Idits
Fire Department
Water Street
Gubber Avenue
Hisurer
Sain Yegin
Selony
Dorourh
Bovanst
Board of Charities
Ishell Post
G. Alb
Tsation
Tsation Sstaun
Listuler
Coral Ineerin
Tecomment
Wirst
Tex
Alan Seston
Rene
Detelenes
Mr Neary
Yy Vane
Relatien
Conmin
Rennerty
Mer Keil
Aiso
Grain-OT Beverage From Pure Grains Promises Health Benefits
A reader endorses Grain-OT made from pure grains as a coffee substitute. She reports initial dislike but after one week cannot return to coffee, claiming it nourishes the system. Markets advertise a 15 cent package to mix at home as a strengthening, family drink suitable for all ages.
Bell Aims to Stabilize Southern Luzon Provinces
General James M. Bell orders officers not to organize municipal governments amid disturbed conditions in the hemp provinces of southern Legon. Insurgents surround several coast towns, garrisons strained, with two companies in Donsal facing about 1,000 rebels. Major Wise, Major Brett, and cavalry moves planned as Mindanao turmoil grows. A white man’s death near Palonte signals local plague fatalities in Quiapo market.
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Luzon
Manila
James M. Bell
Donsal
Sorsogon
Aimineaus
Enesis
Bull
Mindanao
Conabane
Brett
Quiape Market
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Safe Health Cure
A ribald ad claims a blunder destroys its victim as a type of constipation and asserts the pills cure stomach liver kidneys and bowel problems. It promotes the product as best in the world and notes a 24 cent price at G. L. Dester & Co's drug store.
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Dr King
G. L. Dester & Co
War Department refuses voluntary resignations in Philippines officers
Secretary Toor rejects seven volunteer officers resignations in the Philippines as officers remain under contract until July next year. The War Department has consistently refused to discharge enlisted men without cause, so no exceptions are made for junior officers. The letters state they will be kept in service unless they show absolute disqualification.
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Wassingson
Philippines
War Department
White House
National Museum
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Civil Service Commissioners
Department of State
Porter
Chicago
Treasury Department
Ehic
Washington
the Treasury
National Capital
Frank Tatton
Lappy Hatton
National
House of Representatives
Prairies
MacWinley
Chandler
New Hampshire
William of
Monster Devil Fish Cure All Sores and Ailments Ad
An old style medicinal ad claims Bucklen's Arm ive heals cuts bruises fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and all skin eruptions. The box cure is guaranteed and sold by Dexter & Co. druggists.
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Dexter & Co. Druggists
Death of Temperate Man in Delaware at 90
Dover reports the death of Thomas Mun Rey aged 90 at his Little Creek home. He never saw a railroad train, never smoked or chewed tobacco, and never drank liquor. He leaves a widow, eight children, 25 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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Dover
Del
Thomas Munrey
Little Creek
Lightning strikes Sandy Hook lighthouse in thunderstorm
Sandy Hook New Jersey May 22 lightning struck the main lighthouse during a thunderstorm. Its electrical apparatus was destroyed and oil was used in the light last night to keep it burning.
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Sandy Hook
N. J
Watertown Jottings Report Death at Sea and Local News
The International Navigation Co of Philadelphia informed Mrs Bridget Hope of the death of her son Patrick at sea after a voyage from Liverpool on May 2. He died May 6 and was buried at sea. A memorial service is planned at St Johns church. The administrator of Annie Thornton’s estate sues Consolidated Railroad for 5 000 damages over an January 28 death on a moving train. The case alleges negligent train operation and a fatal impact while boarding. The washout at the reservoir dam worsens, delaying repairs. Local notes cover new horse purchases, a repurposed ice cream parlor, school reopenings, and upcoming firemen conventions. Community life details include lectures, visits, and civic events.
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International Navigation Co
Philadelphia
Bridget Hope
Patrick
Liverpool
Briether
Hope
St John’s Church
Annie ‘Thornton
Consolidated Railroad
Miss Thornton
Sail Fread Company
Carmody
Waterbury
Bridgeport
Oakville Happenings Roundup of Local Happenings Tonight
Robert P Bell will give a lecture in the van illustrated an entively tonight. Mr Coer left the vmpte Pin company for an erative post in New York City. Charles Mostrove of W took a new pit factory job. Charles Graham is laid up with a boil on his face. Edward Cowles of Waterbury was in town seeking a site for a new cottage. Mr Mabbote recovered and returned to factory duties. Walter Hosley injured an arm at the pin factory. Mr and Mrs Main returned from Naugatuck. Contractor John Eagan was in town for work estimates. John Shanahan recovered from typhoid fever. Bert Shaw very sick with typhoid. The Troxie farm is for sale. Lena Perin of Waterbury visited. Work on the new church progressing rapidly. Oscar Harris freshly painted, is painting his house.
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Coer
Vmpte Pin Company
New York City
Charles Mostrove
Charles Graham
Edward Cowles
Waterbury
Mabbote
Walter Hosley
Lena Perin
Tose Pecker
Oscar Harris
Public Service Arrogance and Doorway Dilemmas Exposed
A Washington letter laments officeholders who cling to power, describe offices as hereditary, and mistreat the public. It recounts encounters with closed museum doors, curt clerks, and a culture of pomp from civil servants, contrasted with President MacWinley’s unchanged accessibility.
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Washington
Kelvex
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
United States
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