Congress Will Wait for Taft Message on Mexican Situation
Washington April 18 Congress awaits a presidential message on the Mexican situation. Senator Cullom and Representative Sulzer said they will hold off action until Taft outlines next steps. Reports from Douglas and Agua Prieta describe evacuations, federal advances, and insurgent engagements with casualties on both sides.
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Congress
United Press
Washington
Taft
Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Sulzer
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
CuHom
Sloan
Arizona
Senate
Tom
Douglas
Elso
Em Paso
Balasario
Agua Prieta Jones
Cocoa
Taft Mexico intervention debate triggers war power talk
Washington April 18 Intervent in Mexico dominates Congress as Senator Stone urges a joint resolution granting the President authority to send troops or fire across the border if Mexicans ignore warnings. President Taft says no armed action without national authorization. Rep. Sulzer cautions on American safety and property, and proposes a neutral zone near the border. Memorial Day plans in Hartford proceed with local leaders addressing business groups.
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Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Reynaldo
Courters
Basarska Garcia
Shunk
Garcia
Ead
Oscar Goll
McGuire
Taft
Frank Williams
Jack Hamilton
R. Arce
Cantare
Jessie Alles
John Keith
Lee
Mrs. Larson
Douglas Chamber
Mexico
Commerce
United States
Washington
Senate
Committee On
Stone
Dem
Congress
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Sulzer
N. Y
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
White House
Insurrectos
el Paso
Army Engineer Killed in Fall From Biplane
Paris reports Captain Edward Tarron of the Army Engineers died in a 300 foot fall from a Farman biplane at Buc while attempting a flight from Orleans to Vilacoboulay the craft capsized near 300 feet altitude his skull was crushed and his right leg driven into his chest The accident follows prior heavier than air machine fatalities with 43 deaths to January and several more since including a Belgrade fall and other crashes in Germany France and Versailles.
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United Press
Paris
Farman
Edward Tarron
Army Engineers
Buc
Tarron
Babess
Orleans
Vilacobublay
Belgrade
Roussian
Doebertz
Ger
Stein
Germany
Duay
France
Noel
M. Delatorre
Wej
Versailles
Lieut
Byasson
Wild Husband Murders His Whole Family in Ohio
In Youngstown Grant C. Rickert, a plumber, fearing blindness and inability to support his family, killed his wife and three children with an axe, fatally injured two others, and then shot himself. One son Edwin survived. Rickert left a note citing impending blindness and despondency.
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United Press
Youngstown
Grant C. Ricker
Rickert
Runaway Boy Disappears From Stratford Home After Tragedy
In Stratford Avon avenue Mr and Mrs Charles Spottlo mourn the burial of their 14 year old daughter when their 13 year old son Charles vanishes from home. They appeal to the public and police for help, fearing he may have boarded a freight train near the Fast End yards and been carried far away.
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Charles
Charles Spottlo
Avon Avenue
Stratford
Senate Holds Line by One Vote for Ullman Ally in New Haven
Hartford report notes the Connecticut Senate supported Matthewson over Webb for City Court of New Haven by a margin of one, amid a bitter party rift between Bulkeley Ullman and McLean-Roraback factions. Democrats present for Webb were few, Republicans silent, with ongoing cross-faction pressure shaping Hartford convention plans.
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Senate
Ullman
New Haven
Webb
Lobby
McLean - Roraback Machine
Hartford
Matthew Son
Howard C. Webb
House
Representative Hall
Willington
J. Henry Roraback
Judiciary Committee
Matthewson
Bulkeley
McLean
Mahan
Mitchell
Spellacy
Mass Meeting Of Workingmen Sunday Night
Bridgeport labor organizers plan a large Sunday night meeting at the Empire Theatre to back the Trades Dispute and Workmen’s Compensation acts now before the Connecticut legislature. Jasper McLevy will chair. speakers include John J. O’Neill Robert Hunter and Stuart Reid. Admission is free. Danbury Democrats name Edward C. Ginty for deputy sheriff after strong primary.
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Robert Hunter
Stuart Reid
T. J. Leonard
Danbury
Vollmer
Empire Theatre
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Hartford
Jasper McLevy
Central Labor Union
John J. O'Neill
Hunter
Reid
Senate
United Press
Edward C. Ginty
Thomas J. Leonard
John Gilhuley
Ginty
William Vollmer
South
Norwalk
Mard
Funeral for Miklos Miklos Dies in Fall at Johnson Street Boarding House
Matyas Miklos died at St Vincent's hospital from a fall at his Johnson street boarding house Sunday evening. With no relatives to cover expenses his remains were buried at Lakeview Home at city expense. Police found no crime evidence and Medical Examiner Downs deemed autopsy unnecessary.
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Matyas Miklos
St. Vincent's Hospital
Johnson Street
Miklos
Lakeview
Downs
Wilson
Final Bridgeport Club Billiard Final Sees Huger vs Robinson
The Bridgeport Club billiard tournament ends with J A Huger to meet H Robinson on Saturday night. Robinson carries a 75 to 150 handicap and has won Class A. He defeated Joseph Smith, winner in Class B, to reach the final. The victor earns a Brunswick Balke cue from New York.
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Bridgeport
J. A. Huger
H. Robinson
Robinson
Joseph Smit
Brunswick Balk Co
New York
Sheriff Hawley Sees Hill Opposed His Marshal Appointment
Sheriff Sidney E. Hawley discussed a Hartford Courant report alleging protest by United States Senator McLean and Congressman Hill against his nomination as U S Marshal. He said Hill opposed due to South Norwalk clashes, while McLean’s stance reflected a hard fought career, with friends urging him to act. Hawley noted no benefit in publicizing the opposition released after meetings with the President.
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Sidney E. Hawley
Hartford Courant
United States
McLean
Congressman Hill
Hawley
President Taft
Norwalk
Hill
Senator McLean
Board of Education weighs five sites for new high school
The Board of Education with a committee on new sites reviews four possible locations near the current high school for a future high school. A bound issue of 350 000 dollars may be presented before the General Assembly, with a visit to the present campus likely either Monday or the following week.
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Board OF Education
Eral Assembly
Fatal Waterbury bout shocks city officials at ringside
Waterbury on April 18 witnessed the death of William F. Luke after a boxing match at Turn Hall. Luke, 30, collapsed in the 4th round and died despite medical efforts. Opponent Joe Clancy and referee Daniel Buckley were arrested as officials investigate the cause with an autopsy planned. Mayor William Hotchkiss and other prominent locals attended the event, which has stirred a major public reaction.
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United Press
Waterbury
Turn Hall
William F. Luke
Makepeace
Joe Clancy
Luke
Daniel Buckley
William Hotchkiss
Witnesed
Luk
Bright
Frankie Burns
New Haven
Connecticut
O'Connor Consideration Urged by Bridgeport Barber Delegation
Senator McNeil headed a Bridgeport delegation of barbers including Thomas Feeley N C Finneil and P J Tierney to urge Governor Baldwin to appoint Daniel O'Connor to the Barbers' Commission. They said he is nearly the unanimous choice of Bridgeport bosses and journeymen. The governor took the recommendation under advisement. Building permit report shows 238 permits issued totaling 485505 for Jan 1 to Apr 1 1911 with fees collected. board met once.
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Hartford
Mc Neil
Baldwin
Barbers of
Bridgeport
Daniel O'Connor
Barbers’ Commission
Thomas Feeley
N. C. Finneil
P. J. Tierney
Mr. O'Connor
Board of Building Commissioners
Common Council
Furnished front room to rent in city area
Classified rental notes list furnished front room for one or two persons at 693 Myrtle Ave with contact, plus six room flat with modern improvements at 807 North Ave, and other rental offerings including a first floor apartment at 302 Golden Hill St and a 7 room, bath residence in a private hall at 441 Washington Ave. Also mentions a horse shoe bar at 705 Water St and a card of thanks for bereavement support.
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Myrtle Ave
North Ave
Ulis
Fairfield Ave
Brewster St
Black Rock Pharmacy
Morrissey & Farrell
Henry Elias Beer
Evans Ale
Water St
Golden Hill St
Frank W. Hurd
Washington Ave
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4Th Cavalry
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Brass City
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Pratt
Kossutia St. Atm
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Colonial Ball Room
P. J. Donovan Brass Foundry Co
Railroad Ave
Cyphers
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Golden Hill
OLD Homestead
E. Main
Walter Sta
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Savoy Club Rooms
Stratford Ave
James McCormick
No. S Post Office
Conn
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Bernard Shanley
Orchard Street
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City Club
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Broad St. Uits
Hbargain
Charles A. Nicholls
Newfield
Sent State St
A. Bernstein
Ulb
Sal
Hans P. Seirup
Unquowa Place
Boston
Joseph Gaynor
Black Rock
C. R. Wilson Body Co
Detroit
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Farmer
M. Lustig
Main St. Uis
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E. Main St
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Ulzagt*p
National
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East Side
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Newfield Blde
North End
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East Bridgeport
St. Patrick's Church
Charles A. Nicholle
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St. Charles Tall
Annie Leahan
Lucy Chrllinger
Catalpa Cb 6
Lady Foresters of America
Mary
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James J. Casey
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