Senator Johnston of Alabama Dies in Washington
Washington Aug 8 Senator Joseph F Johnston of Birmingham Alabama died at his apartment early today He had not attended Senate sessions recently and pneumonia developed The 70 year old Confederate veteran had served as Alabama governor twice and in the Senate since 1907 His death alters the Democratic tariff vote calculus and prompts a possible special election in Alabama Governor O Neal pledged to name a successor speedily while awaiting legal details on filling the vacancy
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Washington
Joseph Ff. Johnston
Birmingham
Ala
Johnston
Senate
Forney Johnston
Alabama
Pettus Anf
Bill&t
Famonder
Fom
Senetor Johnston
of Alabama
Wbter
Gover
Hobson
Clayton
Heflin Ha
Underwood
House
Montgomery
Johnson
O'Neal
MNeil Elected President Of East Coast Coal Co
Kenneth W McNeil of New York was chosen president at a directors meeting in New York City. The East Coast Coal Mining Company operates mines in West Virginia and will route its coal output via The Archibald McNeill & Sons Co through their New York office.
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East Coast Coal Mining Company
New York City
Kenneth W. McNeil
West Virginia
Archibald McNeill & Sons
New York
Milliner H Ditlon Heads to Paris for Fall Stocks
H Ditlon of E len Co on Main Street sails Saturday from New York aboard the Imperator to Europe for extensive Paris purchases for his company’s stores. Dillon plans to return with a full Paris outfit lineup for the fall and winter season.
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H. Ditlon
Len & Co
Main Street
Miliners
Europe
New York
Paris
Mr. Dillon
Naliimery
Airman Wood Loses Way In Race With Express Train
Airman Marvin Wood started from New York at 4:30 a.m. to race a Pennsylvania railroad express to Washington for records. Heavy smoke and engine trouble forced him to land near Geithersburg, Maryland 23 miles from the goal. He later planned a return flight and continued to Fort Myer, with the day’s exhibition postponed.
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Washington
Marvin Wood
New York
Geithersburg
Baltimore
Ji. B. Diamond
Gaithersburg Pike
Wood
Fort Myer
Gaithersburg
Jersey City
Col
Thomas Dew Milling
Texas City
San Antonio
Tex
Diamond's Field
New York Harbor
Trenton
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Gaithersburm
Pennsylvania
Potomac River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Westbury
New Branewick
N. J
Omas Dewitt Milling
Texas
Grocery Clerk Held for Trial in Embezzlement Case
In city court Arthur Soderholm age 19 of 412 Poplar Street was charged with embezzlement from Village Store on two counts for April 23 and June 18 thefts totaling 3160 and 188. Detective Fox testified a confession was ruled out after warning issues. Soderholm had bought a motorcycle on installments. Guardian Finnegan was named. Probable cause found. held on 1000 bond for superior court. William Lidster 171 Burroughs Street, piano salesman, faces non-support charges from wife Elizabeth after two years of separation. He testified to an agreed arrangement and supporting their seven year old son.
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Arthur Soderholm
Poplar Street
George W. Smith
Village Store Co
Fortective
George Fox
Soderholm
Fox
Christopher Finnegan
Coderholm
William Lidster
Burroughs Street
Elizabeth
Lidster
Court Orders Support and Bond for Stratford Wife
In Stratford a court ordered Lidster to pay his wife five dollars weekly under bonds of three hundred dollars or face six months in jail.
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Stratford
Lidster
Two Killed Five Injured On New Haven Railroad
Poughkeepsie Aug 8 at Pleasant Valley a motor hand car carrying track laborers collided with a freight train on Central New England railroad a NYNH Hartford subsidiary. Two killed instantly five mortally injured in the crash.
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NEW Haven
Poughkeepsie
Central New England Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Pleasant Valley
Friedman Fined for Keeping Bob Veal in 2x4 Ice-Box
Harris Friedman of 13 Bankstreet was charged with possessing bob veal less than 29 pounds in an ice-box. Inspector Grace found a hind quarter among three calves and noted kosher stamps but no slaughter house stamps. Slaughter House Inspector Smith could not verify import action. Friedman was fined 50 dollars, sentenced to four months in jail, and an appeal was granted under 500 dollar bonds.
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Harris Friedman
Bankstreet
Grace
Friedman
Lynch
Slaughter House
Williamr. Smith
Fiieman
Major Shake-Up in Bridgeport Police Department
A sweeping reorganization announced today reshuffles nearly all officers, moving veterans from longtime posts and altering duty stations. Changes affect headquarters and three precincts with new captains, lieutenants, sergeants, and patrol platoons. hours and assignments also shift, prompting comments on home proximity and shifting detective roles amid talk of broader future reforms.
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Bridgeport
Frederick “Webb
Ala
Benham
Jimmy” Halpin
E. J. Ruggles
Chris Finnegan
Bray and
Dooley
A. C. Goulden
Daniel
John Ryan
P. J.gorrigan
Frederick H. Marco
Trolley Cars In Trains Must Have Airbrakes
Hartford reports the public utilities commission orders all trolley freight cars used in trains to be equipped with automatic airbrakes. The ruling, after study by Chief Engineer Elwell, restricts operation of unbraked cars after January 1, 1914, with notices sent to state trolley companies.
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Hartford
Aug
Elwell
Public Utilities Commission
Train braking system feature described in OCR fragment
An OCR fragment notes a braking system that would automatically apply brakes if any car detaches or a pipe line breaks, indicating an automatic safety mechanism for train operation.
Earthquake destroys two Peruvian towns
An earthquake on Wednesday leveled the towns of Caraveli and Quicacha in Peru near Arequipa. Thousands became homeless as the region, already accustomed to quakes, faced widespread destruction and misery.
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Peru
Lima
Caraveli
Quicacha
Arequipa
Mollendo
Quicachas
Long Lost Relative of Assessor Gill Found by Wisconsin Professor
Joseph E Keefe, Wisconsin circuit court clerk, returns to Bridgeport and discovers local Gill relatives of Professor James J. Gill of the University of Wisconsin and Idaho. He learns many Gills still live in Bridgeport and environs, with Larry Gill seen as a prominent local figure. Keefe, a friend of Senator La Follette, details family ties, visits Mrs. Bean at 62 Worth Street, and plans to depart but hopes to return soon.
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Gill
Western University
Joseph E Keefe
Circuit Court of
Wisconsin
Bridgeport
Keefe
James J. Gill
University of Wisconsin
Senator LaFollette
University of Idaho
Blackstone
America
Michael
Catherine
Michael Gill
Nathaniel Wheeler
East Bridgeport
Old Mill Green
Lawrence James Gill
Etre Bisters
Peter MccManon
Gills
New West
Larry Gil
Alice
Mr. Keefe
Larry
Ite
Jerry Bean
Mia
Irene Bean
Worth Street
Denis Keade
Thomas Keefe
Tom Thumb
Benator LaFollette
Doughty Fee
Bob” LaFollette
Declan
Nis
Paris
Huerta's message declares Lind undesirable in Mexico
Secretary Bryan disclosed a message from Manuel Garza Adalpe acting minister of foreigners on behalf of President Huerta stating John Lind is undesirable in Mexico unless he seeks recognition of Huerta's government. The White House awaits an American reply while stressing no change in Lind's mission plans and keeping Wilson's position hopeful for a peaceful outcome.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Bryan
Manual Garza Adalpe
Huerta
John Lind
Mexico
Lind
Mexico City
Wilann
Enyer
Reheer
United States
Tand
Linfi
Ball Players Lightly Fined Enter Appeal
Bridgeport ball players who played in a game with Meriden at Newfield Park on Sunday were haled before the City court and fined $1 and $2 each according to prior appearances. Jack Denney and other officials were not present. A demurrer was filed. no defense. Judge Coughlin noted prior offenders and set appeal bonds at $50.
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Bridgeport
Meriden
Neweld Park
Jack Denney
John C. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
John P. ‘Gray
Judge Coughlin
Hugh Reddy
Monte Cross
William Hallman
Edward McGamwell
Frank Snyder
Roland Bowman
Jacob Boukes
Robert Stow
Mahan Opposes Prosecution of New Haven Road
Representative Bryan F. Mahan of Connecticut said the Department of Justice should not further prosecute the New Haven railroad under anti trust laws. He criticized ongoing criminal actions against officials, urged not to harass former leaders, and blamed market anxiety on recent upheavals within the company and its leadership. He argued public interest favors stability and opposition to renewed prosecutions.
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Ouur
Washington
Aue
Bryan F. Mahan
Connecticut
Department of Justice
New Haven Road
New London
Elliott
Mellen
Caonnertrout
New York, New Haven
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