Thaw Insanity Debate Roils Matteawan Hearing
At White Plains August 3 Justice Mills presses Dr Amos Baker on Thaw's mental state. Baker says Thaw shows no paranoia during early Matteawan stay but asserts Thaw is insane overall. Jerome cross examines, Thaw faces battering by counsel and public scrutiny as proceedings continue.
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Matteawan
Jerome
Justice Mills
Baker
Joe
Morschauser
Thaw
Justice
Harry Thaw
Attorny Morschauser
Marschauser
Dr. Baker
Dr. Hirsch
Russell
Forschauser
Ansylum
Dr Baker
Bakery
Proposed Chicago Strike Threatens City Traffic
Police furloughs were cancelled as Chicago street railway workers, about 6,000 on mass meetings, vote Thursday on a general strike. Workers demand a closed shop and a wage increase from one to five cents an hour. companies offer arbitration but refuse to concede.
New Central Body of Building Trades Unions Formed
Chicago Aug 3 Plans to complete the organization of a new central body of the Building Trades Unions in Chicago were laid today to replace Skinny Madden's group. The new body, under the American Federation of Labor, was launched at a meeting last night with delegates from 21 000 union men, and several unions planned to join. Madden supporters gathered on another floor during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Building Trades Unions
Skinny Madden
Associated Building Trades
American Federation of Labor
Madden
Friends of Madden
K O C Convention to Act on Old Members Lawsuit
Attorney John J. Phelan and George T. Kelly depart for Mobile to attend the KOC national convention as delegates. The gathering will elect officers and address the civil action over the 800000 reserve fund in the treasury claimed by pre 1903 members. If unresolved, the suit pending in Connecticut courts will be tried at the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phelan
Supreme Knight
the Knights of Columbus
George T. Kelly
Mobile
Ala
the Order
Kane and
Phelan
Connecticut
Cotton Workers to Have Wages Increased at Grosvenordale
North Grosvenordale Conn Aug 3 It is learned on good authority that 1000 cotton workers of the Grosvenordale Manufacturing Company will have their wages increased on August 17 though exact amounts are not posted The current wage scale is among the highest in the country and this move may signal a general raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
North Grosvenordale
Conn
Grosvenordale Manufacturing Company
Man Dies After Blunt-Force Injury in New Britain
Herbert C. Blinn about 40 a local figure and son of the late Levi S Blinn was found unconscious in the Hungerford lot in New Britain this morning. He died a few hours after being taken to hospital with head injuries from a blunt instrument. A medical examiner's examination was planned for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Britain
Herbert C. Blinn
Levi S. Blinn
Hungerford
Coat Tailors in Big Strike
Seventeen thousand coat tailors are set to strike in New York and Brooklyn, joining 3,000 already out to bring total walkouts to about 20,000. They seek a 10 percent wage raise, a nine hour day, and end to task work, with spillover into New Jersey plants underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Italians Strike on North Main Street Building Project
Italians working on three new buildings on Captain W. H. Terry’s estate in North Main street near Beechmont avenue struck over hours and pay. Judge Foster jailed leader Corteni Sabbi 40 days and fined him $1 plus costs while two co‑leaders received 30 days and fines. Terry had offered nine and a half hours daily with wage talks failing. Sentences followed clashes when Hungarians were brought in and Italian workers attacked them. Special Officer John Keenan arrested the trio as Attorney Fallon posted bonds.
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W. H. Terry
North Main Street
Beechmont Avenue
Terry
Mr. Terry
John Keenan
Attorney Fallon
Four Year Old Starts Bonfire in Chair Incident
Emmett Riddell a 4 year old from 288 Benham Avenue started a blaze by lighting a chair in his mother’s parlor. An elder brother and Park and Benham crews responded. chair removed before fire damaged the house owned by F. E. Lalley.
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Emmett Riddell
Benham Avenue
Master Riddell
Weather Outlook for New Haven Aug 3
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday as a disturbance near Hatteras brings cloudy, rainy weather from Florida to Virginia. Local showers reported in the Mississippi River and Rocky Mountain regions. High pressure remains over New England delivering cool, pleasant conditions in the northeast. The Hatteras system is expected to move out to sea within 24 to 36 hours.
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Hatteras
Florida
Virginia
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountain
New England
Fairfield County Senate Split Over Barnum Utilities Bill
Hartford Aug 3 The state Senate passed the Barnum public utilities commission bill 18 to 13 amid a party line shift. Senators Phillips and Turner switched to back the Barnum bill after a minority substitute failed, while Arnold Manwaring and others backed the minority earlier. The debate centered on whether to amend or substitute the Barnum proposal and time ran out with continued discussion into the next page.
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United Press
Hartford
State Senate
Barnum Public Utilities Commission
Arnold
Holzer
Brooks
Chamberlain
Middleton
Luddington
Shanley
Heineman
Bowen
Hurley
Lattimer
Allyn
Bradford
Searls
Burnham
Barnum
Barnes
Day
Higgins
Goodwin
Fenn
Alsop
Abbe
Courtney
Chase
Phillips
Manwaring
Peck
Brinsmade
Silliman
Reid
Turner
Senate
Special Committee
Man Sues Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co. for Eye Injury
Steven Renhartz of the West End, through attorney Robert E. DeForest, sues Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co. for 5000 dollars claiming a December incident in the foundry caused a molten metal burn to his right eye. He alleges dangerous conditions, poor light, vapors, and blocked floors with metal bars. Property valued at 6000 dollars is attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Renhartz
West End
Robert E. DeForest
Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co
Kenhertz
Priest Leaves 15000 To Rome College In Will
The will of the late Rev Dr William J Maher filed in South Norwalk probate court leaves 15000 dollars to the American College in Rome He wished to aid Catholic Connecticut youths to complete seminary education abroad and noted his influence with the college leadership He was to speak at its 50th anniversary in Rome but died before the event The sum is to benefit the seminary program via the college he admired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Maher
South Norwalk
American College In
Rome
Connecticut
Maher
Daugher Insane Mother Demented in Washington Park Case
Blanche Sterling of Trumbull daughter of L B Sterling liveryman was found in Washington Park suffering dementia. She is held for examination to determine if she should be sent to Middletown state hospital. Miss Sterling 27 once a top stenographer for Bridgeport Brass Co. The Y W C A plans to assist. Bertha F Scott will oversee welfare efforts. She is detained at Lakeview Home undergoing observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Sterling
Trumbull
L. B. Sterling
Washington Park
Charities Department
State Hospital
Middletown
Miss Sterling
Bridgeport Brass Co
Bertha F. Scott
Lakeview Home
Charities Department For Investigation
Flahaven Fined In Policy Case Speech Sparks Court Clash
James Flahaven owner of a Pembroke Street saloon was fined 100 dollars in city court after a policy playing arrest with Melville Miller. He appealed without counsel on bonds set at 150 dollars and urged that an innocent man needs no attorney. Judge Foster urged counsel and warned of consequences if not secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Flahaven
Pembroke Street
Melville Miller
Foster
Court of Common Pleas
Plahaven
Flahaven
Lilley Resolutions Engrossed For Gov Lilley Widow
Earl A. Risher completed engrossing the Common Council resolutions on Gov George L. Lilley’s death. The eight page parchment folio features black seal leather and purple silk lining. Signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, it will be sent to the Governor’s widow.
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Earl A. Risher
Common Council
George L. Lilley
Buckingham
Penfield's Case Nolled in Manslaughter Charge
New Britain Aug 3 The case against W W Penfield charged with manslaughter in the death of 13 year old Florence Kusek after being run over July 18 was dropped in police court as the judge found no evidence. The death was ruled an accident.
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Penfield
United Press
New Britain
W. W. Penfield
Florence Kusek
Notice of refusal to pay debts after separation
Public notice states that the husband will not be responsible for or pay any bills incurred by his wife after this date as dictated by the separation. No further personal or contact details are provided in the fragment.
Senate Votes to Proceed on Tariff Conference Report
Washington August 3 The Senate approved a Bailey motion to vote on the conference report on the tariff bill at 2 pm Thursday The President plans to leave Washington for Beverly Mass Friday evening Senator Clapp denounced the bill and Bailey urged a set time for voting noting possible delays over leather schedules Aldrich Bacon and McCumber spoke as discussions continued Culberson warned of a forthcoming joint resolution on leather duties and an amendment to free cotton bagging
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Bailey
Beverly
Mass
Federal Express
Clapp
Minnesota
Aldrich
Bacon
McCumber
Aperidlice
White House
Wilson
McCumple
Culberson
Democrat
Texas
Wanted and For Rent Classified Notices Collected
Small ads list items needed for sale or rent including an oscillated fan, furnished room with board at 521 State St, four room flat at 65 Beardsley near Seaview Ave, and an entire third floor of 6500 sq ft in a fireproof building at Fairfield and Courtland. Also notices for a tailor move to 1364 State St, a parlor suit for sale, and various employment and service requests.
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State St
Myrtle Ave
OLD Homestead Cafe
E. Main
Walter Sts
M. F. O'Connor
Beardsley Street
Seaview Ave
Fairfield and
Courtland
Crawford Laundry Co
Louis Cohen
E. Main St
Fairfield Ave
Fight to Save Seaview Avenue for Public Use
Frank I Hitchcock reports city attorney says Seaview avenue, 40 feet wide, has been dedicated to public use by 1891 maps but no formal acceptance recorded. Council allowed petition to withdraw. Civic group considers court action to tear down Lake Company fence and protect the public highway to the harbor.
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Frank I. Hitchcock
Ph ‘Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Common Council
Seaview Avenue
Lake Company
Mr. Hitchcock
Alonzo J. Beardsley
B. Beardsley
West Stratford
Bridgeport
Stratford
Miamogue Yacht Club
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Justice| Mills
Harry
Chicago Railway Company
Chicago Railways Company
Chicago & Southern
Calumet & Southern Chicago
Chicago Street Railways
Chicago City Railway Company
Eity
New Central Body of Trades Unions
Nroam
Automobile Club of Bridgeport
American Automobile Association
Chandler
Court
Terry Estate
New Haven
Fairfield County
Manwaring and
Tron Works
W. J. Maher
American College
Flahavan
Lilley
Osepel
Senator Bailey
Taft
Senator Clapp
Lt. D
Smith
Broad St
Wheeler & Wilson
Goebel
Arch St
Sears
Meigs
Pili
Park Avenue
Eby
Intown, Ct
Rhode Island
Main St
the Brothers Company
Hope
Seaview
Cuy
Lake Co
J. R. Sakarak
Grant St
DR. Mansfield
Meigs Building
Globe Cigar Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry A. Lambert
Field Ave
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