Goodsell Tells His Views On Pollution Bill
The editor reports Goodsell’s views at Hartford hearing on April 23 1013 regarding pollution of inland and tidal waters affecting oyster industries. He questions claims of typhoid belts and sewage irrigation, notes potential public nuisance from raw sewage, doubts data on oyster disease, and asks for certified labeling or health certificates for oysters from Long Island Sound beds. The piece continues on Page 3.
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Sir
Committee On Public Health and Safety
Hartford
Osborn Congerton
New York
New York City
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Dena
California
Jama
Long Island Sound
Connecticut
State Board of Health
Austrian Troops Rumored in Montenegro City
A stock exchange rumor in London on April 2 claimed Austrian troops had entered Montenegro, with no confirmation. Vienna reports say Austria-Hungary seeks decisive action after London ambassadors conference stalls. Crown Prince Vanelio received with ovation in Cetinje as fortress keys are handed to King Nicholas. General Wood leaves Nogales for Tucson to continue Arizona tour before returning to Washington.
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London
Stock Exchange
Montenegro
Vienna
Senttinje
Vanielo
Montenssr
Nicholas Keys
Scutari
Nogales
Aris
Wood
United States Army
Tucson
Arte
Arizona
Ishington
el Paso
Spectre Like Figure Haunts Lakeview Home
A dawn sighting near Lakeview caused panic as residents reported a chalk faced, white garbed apparition. The figure, later identified as Lunney, an escapee from the Board of Health isolation hospital, was found with nightrobe and bandaged head and returned to confinement after medical care. Public notice was withheld by authorities amid police concealment efforts.
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Lakeview
Merle Cowles
Institution
Cowles
Lunney
Board of Health Isolation Hospital
E. A. McLellan
Police Board
Board of Health
Igdtation Hospital
Brandeis Attacks New Haven Profits as Bad Bookkeeping
Boston April 29 Brandeis questions New Haven Railroad profits in a resumed interstate commerce inquiry. David E Brown, the commission's expert, compares depreciation and repair charges with Southern, Baltimore & Ohio, and Louisville & Nashville. 1911 deficit after dividends cited as 1,267,539 with equipment valued at 61,068,421. Brandeis argues depreciation rates differ, defense protests against unfair comparison.
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Boston
Interstate
Commierce Ebtommssior
New York,New Haven & Hartford
Rae Road
Examiner Prouty
David E. Brown
Commission
Louis D. Brandeis
New Haven
Southern
Baltimore & Ohio
Louisville & Nashville
Brown
Southern Railway
Co. F. Choate, Jr
Mellen
Brandeis
Prouty
Graphophone Co Boosts Wages and Adds Saturday Half Day
American Graphophone Co announces an eight percent wage increase for all day and piece workers on day rates, effective May 1, with a year round Saturday half holiday starting May 3. About 2,000 to 2,500 employees will shift from 54 to 50 hours weekly while keeping current salaries, as a show of appreciation from Manager E. Wood.
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American Graphophone Company
American Graphone Co
E. Woode
Bridgeport
Conn
Fitzpatrick Will Sustained by Court Denial of Motion
Judge Burpee of the Superior Court denied the motion to set aside the jury verdict in the Fitzpatrick appeal from probate. The Fitzpatricks challenged the will of Patrick Fitzpatrick alleging undue influence by son James J. Fitzpatrick and daughter in law Emma Fitzpatrick. the jury had found the instrument not the last will.
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Burpee
Superior Court Today
James J
Stephen P. Fitzpatrick
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Patrick
Emma Fitzpatrick
Cities Lose to Small Towns
Hartford April 29 The House rejected the New Haven bill seeking more equitable city representation by viva voce vote. Similar measures for Bridgeport and other cities are noted. Senate activity resumes with Senator Purcell presiding while Mr Lockwood of Stamford leads the House with Lt Governor Tingier and Speaker Webster attending the Albany session.
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House of Representatives
House
New -Haven
Bridgeport
Senate
Purcell
Lockwood
Stamford
Tingier
Webster
Legislative Party
Albany
Young bank wrecker Coleman goes to court
Boston April 29 George W. Coleman the youth serving seventeen years in Greenfield jail for the National City bank of Cambridge wrecking case was brought to the federal building to testify in a suit by the bank receiver against the directors. Receiver Bates seeks to compel the directors to cover losses from Colemans thefts. The case is before former Congressman Robert O Harris as master.
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Boston
George W. ColeMan
Greenfield
National City Bank of
Cambridge
Federal Building
Gov
Bates
Coleman
Robert O. Harris
Mother Claims Son Body From Asbury Park Tragedy
Mrs Emma Bender of Asbury Park New Jersey will arrive this evening to claim the body of her son A Bender a sheet metal worker killed at the railroad station yesterday evening. He was wedged between the rear wheels of a moving freight train and mangled in the accident occurring about eight o clock.
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Emma Bender
Asbury Park
A. Bender
Bender
Bridgeport Plans Ovation for Keating Pitching Return
Bridgeport baseball fans plan a large reception for Ray Keating, Bridgeport’s own pitcher for the New York Americans, to honor his big league success. A testmonial likely as a loving cup or purse is to be presented in New York on June 7 or June 14 when Keating is slated to pitch against Chicago. A local committee and the Board of Trade may back the tribute.
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Bridgeport
Ray Keating
New York Americans
New York City
East End
Keating
Frank Chance
Americans
Chance Thas
Chicago
New York
Fred Enos
Board of Trade
Park City
Chance
Four Former Inspectors on Trial for Graft
New York reporters describe the opening of a major police graft trial led by District Attorney Whitman. Four ex inspectors Sweeney Huzzy Thompson and Murtha face charges of conspiring to obstruct justice related to a system of graft against disorderly hotels. Two ex policemen Hartigan and Robinson have already been sent to Sing Sing. The case centers on hotel keeper George A. Lipp who confessed paying tribute money to police. The defense teams include notable counsel as the panel of 200 talesmen is sworn in.
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New York
Whitman
Becker
Dennis Sweeney
James B. Huzzy
James Thompson
John J. Murtha
Hartigan and
Robinson
Sing Sing
Sweeney
George A. Lipp
George Gordon Battle
Alfred J. Talley
Francis Elwell Wellman
A. E. Smythe
Huzzy
John B. Stanchfield
Arnold L. Davis
Thompson
Abraham
Golbert
Murtha
Mr. Whitman
Talesmen
Frank E. Clark Denies Return to City Politics
Frank E. Clark writes to the Farmer editor denying any plan to return as Town Chairman of the Democratic Party. He cites his focus on producing concrete for structural and road projects and says he cannot devote the time politics requires. He asks for prominent publication of the denial to quell rumors from the Bridgeport Post article.
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Bridgeport Post
Frank E. Clark
Democratic Party
Bridgeport
Conn
Bent Favored by Majority of Committee in Bridgeport Judge Fight
Hartford April 29. A coalition of Democrats and Republicans works to block former Representative W. W. Bent. Bent is reported today as the choice of a majority of the judiciary committee, with an early update expected. If Bent fails to win, incumbent prosecuting attorney Alexander L. De Laney is likely to be ousted.
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Corres
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S Court
Bridgeport
W. W. Bent
Bent
Judiciary Committee
Alexander L.delaney
Norwich Bank President Found Dead in City Home
William A. Briscoe, president of Thames National Bank and noted Norwich lawyer, was found dead in his bed at his home. Born Enfield December 16, 1856, he attended Yale and practiced law after 1873. He rose to bank leadership and served as Norwich Free Academy trustee and city corporation counsel. Survived by a son and two sisters.
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William A. Briscoe
Thames National Bank
Enfield
Yale
F. C. Coogan
Norwich Free Academy
Briecoe
Senate Extends Sympathy to Family of Late E B Peck
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution expressing sympathy to Senator Lester Peck over the death of his brother Eugene B Peck of Bridgeport. The resolution was offered by Democratic leader Senator McDonough with Judge Perry seconding. Peck, a former U S Commissioner, was described as a foremost citizen cherished by Fairfield county lawyers and associates.
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Steff Corres
Harford
Senate
Senator McDonough
Lester ©. Peck
Eugene B. Peck
Bridgeport
U. S
Perry
Southport
McDonough
Fairfield County
Battery C Sixth Field Artillery Ordered to Fort Bliss Texas
Fort Hays Kas April 29 Battery C Sixth Field Artillery left here today for Fort Bliss Texas on telegraphic orders from Washington War Department officials explained that the battery had been ordered to Fort Bliss to take the place of the battalion ordered to Texas City when the Second Army division was mobilized there last February.
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Fort Hiley
Kas
Sixth Field Artillery
Fort Bliss
Texas
Washington
War Department
Texas City
Bond Issue for New City Almshouse in Bridgeport
Hartford April 23 A favorable report from the Senate committee on Cities and Boroughs provides for a bond issue of 175000 for a new Bridgeport almshouse. The issue takes effect upon voter approval at a regular or special election, retired in 10000 annual series, interest not to exceed 4.5 percent. The Sixth Grade of St Charles school challenges room 13 of the Sacred Heart school Thursday morning at 9 30 at Cowslot opposite school corner East Main and Stillman Sts. Answer through Farmer. Signed Manager D Savard.
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Senate
Committee On Cities and Boroughs
Bridgeport
St. Charles
The
Sacred Heart
Cowslot
Corner East
Main and
Stillman Sts
Farmer
D. Savard
Wilson Seeks New Treaty With Japan
Washington April 29 Secretary Bryan proposes suspending passage and negotiating a new treaty with Japan to replace 1911 convention, aiming to ease California anti alien land laws. President Wilson and officials weigh options including diplomatic settlement, with California legislators pressing for action as Bryan visits Sacramento.
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Bryan
Pacific
Lin Provi
California
Wilson
John Bassett Moore
State Department
Sacramento
Sutherland
Millionaire Sued For 2500 Rent In New York
John H. Tyson Greenwich millionaire son of a theatre ticket agency owner, sued for 2500 by E. W. Brown New York over rent for an apartment in New York City. The action is returnable to the May term of the Superior Court.
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John H. Tyson
Greenwich
New York
E. W. Brown
Tyson
New York City
Bridegroom Vanishes From Italian American Colony
A mysterious disappearance unsettles Grand Street's Italian American community. Hanael Mastriani, 21, vanished after work at American Graphophore Company leaving behind a new wife and a week’s pay. Police suspect accident. others believe he fled to join the Italian army. The couple resided at 288 Grand Street.
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Grand Street
Hanael Mastriani
American Graphophore Company
Rey
Mastriani
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