Amber Smoking Set Shown In Local Store for Morgan
Display in Wallis Art Store windows on Blate Street highlights an amber smoking set and autograph letter tied to the late financier and art connoisseur J. P. Morgan. Crafted by Edward L. Gaylord, the piece includes amber jars, an amber goblet, amber pipes, and cuffing tray, valued more for its signaling of Morgan’s circle than intrinsic worth.
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J. P. Morgan
Wallis Art
Blate Street
Edward L. Gaylord
Lafayette Street
Met
F. J. Kaisenburs
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Morgan
Hende
Leter
Mr. Gaylord
Pierpont Yorsan
Gaylord
Mrs Hoke Smith Seriously Ill in Washington Home
Mrs Hoke Smith wife of Georgia Senator is seriously ill at her Washington home with a general breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connecticut Go Appeal On Barnum Ave Tracks
The Connecticut Company appeals to the public utilities commission after Bridgeport officials refused to approve relocations on Barnum Avenue. A hearing is set for April 9. The company seeks approval to construct tracks from the Savin Rock loop in West Haven to Cox's Station in Orange, while Southington residents push for lap-over transfers in a separate petition. Samuel H. McKenzie represents the petitioners and Benjamin I. Spock the Connecticut Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
Mayor and Common Council of
Bridgeport
Tum Avenue
Gommission
Savin Rock Loop
Weat Hunten
Cox's
Orange
Southington
Samuel H. McKenzie
Benjamin I. Spock
Weather Indications for New Haven Area Forecast
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Friday with slightly warmer values tonight. In Connecticut expect rain tonight and Friday with rising temperatures and brisk southerly winds. A western disturbance extends from Texas to Michigan, causing unsettled showery weather inland while a secondary disturbance brings light showers to the north Atlantic coast. Moderate temperatures prevail this morning east of the Rockies, with the local area likely to see showers and a higher temperature.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Texas
Upper Michigan
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Thieves Use Tot Wagon To Ferry Stolen Cigars
Burglars entered Leonard Petrucelli store at 792 Pembroke Street by forcing a rear window. They stole a quantity of cigars and edible provisions, loaded them into a two boy's express wagon, and headed toward Yellow Mill bridge as detectives traced wheel tracks to a dead end.
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Butelare
Leonard Petrucelli
Pembroke Street
Low Mill Bridge
Hurley Bribe Investigators Finish Report
Hartford April 3 The Hurley bribery Investigating committee has concluded its labors and drafted its report. Senators Isbell and McDonough agree. Absence of Senator Peck delays submission to the Senate likely until next week. The report will quote evidence from Senator Hurley and Waterbury Messenger Mathew Phelan alleging John A Judge offered a bribe for Hurley’s vote on highway appointment. Hurley later changed his testimony on the exact words used. The committee will submit its report and the Senate will draw conclusions. It is not expected to include recommendations.
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Hartford
Hurley
Isbell
McDonough
Peck
Senate
Mathew Phelan
Waterbury
John A. Judge
Judge
Military honors planned for J. P. Morgan at Havre
The March 3 report notes France to render military honors as J. Pierpont Morgan's body arrives in Havre. Troops will salute at the transfer from train to steamer, honoring a Legion of Honor commander. Myron T. Herrick and Mrs. Herrick accompany Mrs. John H. Harjes to meet the train in Paris.
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Paris
J. Pierpont Morgan
Havre
Legion of Honor
United States
France
Mrs. Herricks
John H. Harjes
Drinks Poison Message Home From Naugatuck Tragedy
In Naugatuck on April 3, Thomas Burke a borough employee attempted suicide by drinking two ounces of laudanum and amica in a toolshed. He handed the bottle to a co worker asking it be taken to his relative's home, claiming he would be dead by the time it reached them. Physicians treated him and he was taken to a Waterbury hospital in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck
Thomas Burke
Wall Street Today Opens Quiet as Tariff Talks Loom
New York stock activity shows little change from yesterday with Union Pacific Steel and Amulated edging higher while Canadian Pacific dips. Chesapeake & Ohio and Reading slip as bears press, and traders eye tariff changes with cautious selling restraining gains. Rubber drops several points and bonds ease as session unfolds.
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New York
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake & Ohio
Reading
Wall Street
Congress
Fioor
City Court Cases Move to Superior Court with Bonds Set
Dominic Guido and Tony Vitallo were held in $5,000 bonds for trial before Judge Frank P. Wildert in City Court on highway robbery charges. Tony Delle Pedra, deemed an unwitting accomplice, held in $300 bond after cross examination. Mary Harris sent to Hartford Home of the Good Shepherd. Peter Baschetti found innocent on assault with intent to kill charges. Probable cause found for the primary accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Guido
Tony Vitallo
Frank P. Wildert
Tony Delle Pedra
Henry Greenstein
Mary Harris
the Good Shepherd
Hartford
Peter Baschetti
Charley Miller Brings Home Four Fine Trout
Charley Miller, the well known Elk who spends his spare time working for the New Haven railroad, went after the elusive trout yesterday. He sought his favorite haunt in Botsford and caught four good sized fish. His neighbors on Sanford avenue hope he will go fishing every day so they will be sure of some choice eating.
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Charley Miller
New Haven Railroad
Botsford
Sanford Avenue
Jack Rose Plans Westport Farm Move After Becker Case
New York gambler Jack Rose, whose testimony helped convict Lieut. Becker, told friends in the city he intends to buy a farm in Westport. He aims to move to a quieter country town to raise his children away from New York’s Tenderloin scene. Rose, mild in private life, recalled his Tremont hotel and boxing shows in Boston and Middle Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rose
New York
Lieut. Becker
Rose
Becker
Boston
Tremont Hotel
Middle Street
Old Park City Theatre
Police Chief Overses New Ordinance Enforcement In Bridgeport
Chief Eugene Birmingham and his lieutenants implement a gradual policing system with new reporting forms. Expected orders tighten oversight for violations in dumping grounds waste, sidewalk clearing, and litter. Police may be required to report and arrest breaches of ordinances, including lights on bicycles, wagon blocks on crossings, and licenced venue infringements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Birmingham
Board of Health
Bridgeport
German Airship Lands in France at Luneville
A German Zeppelin air cruiser landed on French soil at Luneville on April 3 during a midday drill on the parade grounds. The craft was seized by French authorities as soldiers watched.
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France
Luneville
Delegation of Bridgeporters on Capitol Hill
Bridgeport officials and prominent citizens attend hearings before the Committee on Cities and Boroughs on Bridgeport bills in the General Assembly. Aldermen DeForest Olsen Garrick Cassidy Kearns and City Clerk Boucher attend with Mayor Wilson and others as supporters of bond issues for bridges almshouse a North End park and related projects. Jasper McLevy urges passage of the Trades Dispute Act before the Judiciary Committee this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Hartford
Bridgeport
General Assembly
North End
Common Council of
Robert G. DeForest
Boucher
William F. Russell
Brady
Olsen
Garrick
Cassidy
Kearns
Recognition of China by U S April 8
Washington reports Secretary Sry jam notified all diplomatic representatives of the United States plans to recognize the new Chinese republic on April 8, the assembly's meeting day, and urged other governments to recognize the new government in concert on that date.
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Washington
Sryjam
United States
Call for 54 hour work week for women and minors
Hartford reports a labor committee hearing on a 54 hour week bill for women and minors in manufacturing, mechanical, and mercantile establishments. The draft amends 1909 acts to cap daily hours at 19, weekly at 54, with posting duties, exceptions for repairs, and a holiday-pay exemption for seven paid holidays yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Committee On Labor
John Gonroy Veteran Special Policeman Dies After Illness
John J. Conroy died at his daughter’s home 353 East Main Street after a long illness. A familiar figure as a special policeman for years he enjoyed visits with friends to discuss daily affairs. Survived by his daughter Mrs. George Engle of Providence R I and a son John J. of Bridgeport.
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John J. Conroy
George Fulton
East Main Street
Conroy
George Engle
Providence
R. L
John J
Bridgeport
House In Accord With Senate On New London Act
Hartford April 2 In the House to day the bill repealing the New London million dollar appropriation was indefinitely postponed. Records of county commissioners votes were corrected. An automobile allowance for Highway Commissioner Bennett was approved. Bills on pharmacist hours and dog damages were sent to committees. Groton gas and electricity manufacturing permitted. a municipal ice plant at South Waterford approved. Senate actions mirrored House bills. highway machine costs debated. a direct vote memorial for presidential electors favored. education salary amendment debated. barbers licensing split the Senate. The eel story from Lexington Avenue added comic relief.
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Hartford
House
New London
Tanner
Senate
Thoms
Waterbury
Magee
Webster
Lockwood
Rungee
Greenwich
Bennett
Labor Committee
Committee On Public Health and Safety
Groton
South Woorwalk
Stoddard
Woodbridge
W. H. Taylor
McDonough
Highway Department
Macdonald
McNeil
Roads, Rivers and Bridges
Appropriations Committee
Federal Relations Committee
Congress
State Board of Education
Hines
Johnson
State Board
Cheney
Commissioners of Education
Barbers’ Board
State Barbers’ Commission
State Board of Health
McCarthy
Senator McDonough
Three Years Sentence for Mrs Pankhurst Provokes Suffragette Jeers
London April 3 Emmeline Pankhurst leader of the militant suffragettes was found guilty and given three years penal servitude at the Old Bailey for inciting damage The verdict drew boos and a chorus of shame from supporters inside the crowded courtroom as her daughters Christabel and Sylvia watched. She declared she would hunger strike upon imprisonment and vowed to continue the fight for women's rights.
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Old Bailey
George
London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Old Bailey Wesslone
Charles Montague Lush
Apeseh Wae
Crirt
Anery
Pankhurat Atall
Marseilleise
Christabel
Sylvia
Ebée
Lloyd George
Mosion
Kursti
Bridgeport Relief Fund Tops $6404 at Noon
Bridgeport's relief drive reached 6404.68 by noon as donations poured in from many firms and individuals. Contributions include Acme Shear Co 78.36, Armstrong Mfg 200, Standard Art Store 1.09, Women's Christian Temperance Union 25, Newfield Methodist Church 27.20, White Mfg Co employees 21.60, and other gifts totaling 307.57 since prior report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Frank T. Staples
Acme Shear Co
Armstrong Mfg. Co
Ideal Cloak & Suit Co
Wee
Hyman E. Katz
Grand Rapid Furniture Sup- Pip Ee
Acoa
hoRes
Cullinan & Mullins
Geo. T. Hatheway
Flamm
Lion Clothing Co
Geo. A. Robertson
Hindsley
F. A. Sullivan
A. N. Des Champs
Don R. Beebe Seers
Isaac Moss
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Newfield Methodist Episcopal
Newfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Employes of the White Mfg. Co
Wees
Wife Declares Edward Johnson Cruel in Divorce Suit
Willy A Johnson testified in Superior Court this morning in a divorce case filed by his wife Willy A Johnson against Edward T Johnson. She alleges cruel treatment and notes the husband’s fondness for liquor. Married Fairfield December 30 1899 they lived on Olive Street prior to her leaving in August 1911. she seeks custody of three children while Johnson denies. Judge Greene reserved decision.
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Willy A. Johnson
Greene
Edward T. Johnson
Edward
Milwaukee
Fairfield
Olive Street
Commercial Man Killed Mistaken for Burglar in Chicago
Charles Harrington a commercial traveler died instantly after being shot by Harry Farrell a machinist in an apartment hallway on Calumet Avenue Chicago Early today Harrington whose home was said to be in Cleveland was mistaken for a burglar while stopping with a family named Alford at the residence
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Chicago
Charles Harrington
Cleveland
Harry Farrell
Calumet Avenue
Alford
Elks Plan Reception For Waterbury Antlers Installations
A Waterbury Elks delegation will visit the Bridgeport Antlers at the State street clubhouse tonight for the installation of lodge officers. District Deputy John H. Cassidy, a Waterbury lawyer, will perform the installation. After the session, refreshments and a social hour will be held with plans for a royal welcome for the visitors.
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Waterbury
State Street
Bridge‘port Lodge
John H. Cassidy
Brass City
Drunk Man Falls Asleep in City Court
In city court this morning George Anderson slept through the session while debates over prosecution and witnesses took place. Officers later awoke him and found intoxication. he will appear before the bar to answer a drunkenness charge.
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George Anderson
Anderson
Hearing Tuesday on Peck's Black Rock Harbor Bill
Hartford April 3 The committee on Roads Rivers and Bridges at the request of Representative McMurray for hearing 2 p.m. will consider the bill by Senator Lester O Peck authorizing a 2,000,000 dollar appropriation to develop Black Rock harbor. Strong advocacy for the needs of the harbor project is expected at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Hartford
Representative McMurray
Lester O. Peck
Redding
Black Rock Harbor
Alarm for chimney fire at Orchard and Stillman
A still alarm of fire from the corner of Orchard and Stillman streets this morning resulted in the extinguishing of a small chimney fire in a neighboring residence. No damage was recorded.
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Orchard
Stillman Streets
Francis B Smith Sues Over 700 Foreclosure Claim in Danbury Court
Francis B Smith of Danbury files in superior court against Minnie Day and others over a 700 loan secured by a mortgage on the Day property. The suit alleges nonpayment and seeks court permission to foreclose on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Smith
Francis B. Smith
Danbury
Minnie Day
OE Te Gage
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Barnum Ave
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Dijon
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Westport Farm
Birmingham
City
Capitol Hill
China
U. S
John Gonroy
M’neil
Nicholas Toussaint
W. F. Thompson
Burns Company
Lexington Avenue
Oak Street
Toussaint
Mrs. Pankhurst
Edward Johnson
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