Ring in vault awaits duty on duke gift to Miss Elkins
A Pittsburgh post office vault holds a ring presumed from the Duke of Abruzzi to Miss Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Hikins West Virginia. Valuation estimates range from 3000 to 5000 dollars with a 60 percent ad valorem duty. The ring may be sent to Washington if no agreement on appraisal is reached.
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Pittburg
Ruby
Duke of the Abrutal
Katherine Elkins
Hikins
West Virginia
Pittsburg
United States
Treasury
W. Va
M. M. Garland
Treasury Department
Washington
Elkins
Potsdam declaration shifts state powers to constitutional channels
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Buelow secured the emperor’s consent to issue a declaration stating that future state affairs will be handled only through constitutional channels via the chancellor. The Reichsanzeiger published the declaration today. Hoston N Y demurrer ruling on Boston and Maine stock info bill sent back for amendment within two weeks. Also: Governor James Higgins marries Helen Maguire at St Joseph's Church in Pawtucket Providence diocese ceremony led by Bishop Mathew Harkins.
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von Buelow
Potsdam
Hoston
N. Y
H.R. R
Malone
Massachusetts
Boston & Maine
Supreme Court
Pawtucket
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Connecticut Weather Forecast Update
Forecast for Connecticut calls for pacific winds and fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Low pressure areas lie central this morning near the St Lawrence Valley and British Northwest with high pressure over Utah and no Gulf coast. Precipitation has occurred in the past 24 hours over the axe region and St Lawrence Valley, with improving conditions anticipated.
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British Northwest
Utah
Gulf Coast
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St Lawrence Valve
Princess Anna de Sagan Denies Separation Suit
Paris reports Princess Anna de Sagan formerly Anna Gould denies plans to sue for separation and says she is ideally happy in marriage with Prince Helie de Sagan. They were seen at the Bois de Boulogne palace. she rejects New York reports of filed affidavits and asserts they will win custody of their children.
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Anna Gould
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New York
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de Sagan
China in Disturbance as Pu Yi Becomes Emperor
Rome reports unrest across Chinese provinces following the emperor’s death and the empress dowager’s passing. Revolutionary leaders may be en route to Peking, with troops split between throne direction and minister Tich Liang. Yuan Shi Kai opposes.
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Rome
Peking
Pu Yins
Tich Liang
Yuan Shi Kai
Prince Chun
Cuban Senate One Sided Conservative Losses in Cuba
Havana reports on November 17 indicate the Cuban senate is Liberal with only two Conservatives. Conservatives won 12 of 82 municipalities and 32 of 83 representatives, reflecting a strong Liberal majority. The item also notes Nero as an art lover and discusses depictions of his biographical contrasts, plus a Birmingham Alabama mining disaster with five deaths and more prisoners after a mine fire at Tennessee Coal and Iron.
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Havana
Birmingham
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Tennessee Coal and Tron’ Co
Coam
Berlin Potsdam interview ends political crisis calm
Berlin and Potsdam report a satisfactory meeting between Chancellor von Buelow and Emperor William. The emperor expressed full confidence in the chancellor and agreed to future conduct of state affairs. New York reports deny any payment to suppress Dr Hale’s Kaiser interview with Century.
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New York
Frank H. Scott
Century Pubishing Co
Willam Bayard Hale
the Kaiser
Century Magazine
Berlin
Foreign Office
Scott
Dr Hale
Higher education debate at national presidents meeting
Washington on November 17 reports the annual meeting of state university presidents discussed the cotton tax and its impact on southern higher education. The discussion also covered how non agricultural state universities relate to agricultural state universities. Bristol fire damages Zealot hook and ladder company building and affects local societies and unions with heavy losses. Livestock prices and market activity noted for cattle hogs sheep and lambs.
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Washington
National Assation of State University
South
Bristol
Hook and Ladder Company
TAGGART WITHDRAWS FROM SENATE RACE INDIANAPOLIS
Thompson Taggart former Democratic national chairman announced in Indianapolis that he will not seek the United States Senate seat. He met with John W. Kern, thanking supporters and saying he prefers to stay in the ranks to aid the Democratic organization.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Na Monal
United States
Taggart
John W. Kern
Southington Town Holds No Evidence Of Corrupt Election
In Southington on November 3, Democratic chair John Moran reports a New Haven man George L Fox claims to have evidence of corrupt practices and Cheshire men ready to testify. Moran and Republican chair William Duncan deem the claim unfounded, asserting the election was clean and legitimate. Separately, New York reports the Public Service Commission authorizes a monorail from Bartow Street station to City Island.
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John Moran
Democratic Town Committee
George L. Fox
New Haven
Southington
Moran
Cheshire
William Duncan
Republican Town Committee
Fox
Republican
Democratc
New York
The
Public Service Commission
Bartow Street
New Haven Road
City Island
Local City News Briefs Reflect Health, Politics and Obituaries
Luke Stapleton of Union street was operated upon yesterday at his home for an abscess and will be confined to his home for a few days. The isolation hospital is vacant, the last tenant being discharged after diphtheria. Mayor Thoms spent $1.50 to be elected justice of the peace. Treasurer Frank P. Brett spent $2,462.84 for the democratic town committee. Mrs Rose E. Lowney dies at 64 Round Hill street, leaving three daughters and her mother. Martin Lee’s funeral was held today at Immaculate Conception church with interment at St Joseph's cemetery. The superior court heard Jane W. Hotchkiss v. Nau watauck for damages over highway grade changes. Forum Club banquet held at Willard lunch room with James Brennan as toastmaster. Lawrence Blane died in the French hospital. funeral set for St Anne's church. Mayor Thoms approves aldermen resolutions changing Bunker Hill school lines.
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Union Street
Miss Pelletier
William EB. Thoms
Justice of the Peace
Frank P. Brett
Democratic Town Committee
Rose E. Lowney
Thomas Downey
Round Hill Street
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Ann
May
Hanorah David
Martin Lee
School Street
Immaculate Conception Church
New St Joseph's Cemetery
William Ash
John Saunders
James O'Toole
John Burns
Philip Beckerhouse
Hugh Mungavin
Jane W. Hotchkiss
Nauwatuck
Board of Burgesses
Forum Club
St Mary's Alumni Association
Willard
East Main Street
James Brennan
Kevin Fitzpatrick
John Gaffney
Thomas Shannahan
John Hutchinson
Michael Pendy
John McNellis
Frank Carroll
Reginald McKenna
John Hennessey
Martin Tehan
William Lawlor
Lawrence Blane
Bunker Hill
Tragic double shooting near Smith Griggs plant in Simonsville
John Cavanaugh of 21 Willard street fired three bullets at Edith French of High street Union City then killed himself, wounding her with a final shot to the head. The wounded woman, later moved to Waterbury hospital, faces a likely death while Cavanaugh, found at Watts's saloon, awaits arraignment for attempted murder as investigators seek motive and the couple's prior ties.
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Simonsville Road
John Cavanaugh
Willard Street
Edith French
High Street
Union City
George Jones
Cavanaugh
Naugatuck
Jones
Waterbury
Exchange Place
Waterbury Hospital
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South Main Street
McLean
E. Ji. Betley
Mrs French
Meigs
French
Hartford
Connecticut Co
Sunnyside Avenue
Bogus $100 bill trick lands two culprits in echo of Civil War scam
A dealer on Canal and Grand streets fell for a counterfeit split note when a friend asked to change a $100 bill. The fake merged two Confederate notes dated 1862 and 1864. The teller exposed the deception as the two halves formed a $100 with interest. Police say Billik fought the case. Sussleman, Chicago, is jailed on $500 bail as the matter unfolds. Authorities report a New York gang linked to the incident.
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Henry Johnson
Canal
Grand Street
Johnson
Sussieman
Chicago
Herman
United States Supreme Beach
Free Trade View on Philippines Tariff Considered
Secretary of War Wright urged free trade with the Philippines for tobacco and sugar. The remarks, linked to President-elect Taft, were delivered as tariff hearings resumed in the Ways and Means Committee room. Speculation centers on sugar schedule readjustment ahead of Congress March special session. Chairman Payne signaled possible separation of Philippine tariff questions from broader tariff revisions.
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Washington
Wright
Philippines
Taft
Sugar Trust
Secretary of War
Congress
P Payne
Infant baptized at Ormeza Castle in Hungary
The infant daughter of Countess Szechenyi born October 27 was baptized at Ormeza Castle. Named Core nella Maria Alexandra Nandine. The countess, formerly Gladys Vanderbilt of New York.
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Vienna
Countess Szechenyi
Ormeza Castle
Corenella Maria Alexandra Nandine
Szechenyi
Gladys Vanderbilt
New York
Suit for Forfeiture In Chicago Over Seized Property
A suit for the forfeiture to the government of property valued at 820000, said to belong to Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston, is alleged to have been smuggled into the United States from England by Mrs C Chadbourne and was begun in U S court for day.
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Jack” Gardner
Boston
England
C. Chadbourne
United States
Day
Mystery surrounds death of Waton Fruit Auction treasurer
Pittsburg reports Harry E. McCullough, 33, treasurer of the Waton Fruit Auction Co., was found frozen along a road near Dubois in Clearfield County. Believed to be on a hunting trip, he may have died after possibly poisoning at the camp. Foul play is being investigated.
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Pittsburg
Harry EB. McCullough
Waton Fruit Auction Co
Meddix Run
Dubois
Clearfield County
McCullough
Mc Cullough
Government label on goods refused for purity claim
Washington on November 17 reports a sweeping patent office ruling. Any label reading Guaranteed under the pure food and drug acts June 20, 1906 will be refused registration where it implies government responsibility for purity. Officials say the government only accepts the manufacturer’s claim and then investigates the business.
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Washington
Commissioner of Patents
Baking Powder and Teas Ad From Early 1900s
An old advertising snippet markets Baking Powder at 12 cents per pound and Best Teas and Coffees at 20 cents per pound. The ad cites compliance with the Food and Drug Act of June 30, 1906, and emphasizes quality with the line None higher.
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Food and Act of Congress
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