Aldermen Deny Seven Of Eight Railroad Petitions
The aldermen rejected seven of eight petitions from the New Haven Railroad seeking to occupy more street space or pave sidewalks on Fairfield avenue for track use. Only a curve addition in Congress and Main streets was granted after a public hearing. Judge John S. Pullman led the opposition on behalf of the Wheeler heirs, arguing sidewalk widths and street widening favored larger cars. officials debated potential city benefits and risks ahead of possible appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Railroad Company
Pavc
Fairfield Avenue
Lee
Permanent
Chapman
Isiwell
Parmer
Chaproon
Congress Street
Main Street
Publc
Johns. Pullman
Nathaniel Wheeler
Atlantic Street
Seaside Park
East Washington Avenue
Gilbert Street
New Haven
Railroad Commission
Pullman
Wheeler
Irfield Avenue
Daniel Mahoney
Alderman Near
Supt
Malin Street
Pairfield Avenue
New Trust Emerges as Ballinger Faces Conspiracy Claim
Spokane report wires tension as Helena Mont announces Ballinger blamed for breaking Roosevelt conservation policy. Article alleges Ballinger opened Montana power site lands to Amalgamated Copper and General Electric, forming a vast water power monopoly with Guggenheim links. Key figures include Carter, Collins, Clark, Hauser, and New Jersey firms.
Malt Contract in Litigation In Hartford Court Case
W L Parmlee deputy United States Marshal attached the property of the Connecticut Breweries Company in Bridgeport in a suit to recover 318 000 brought by American Malt ing Company. The contract shows on Nov 8 1909 the CT Breweries agreed to buy 80 000 bushels of malt at 1 17 a bushel to be delivered by Nov 1. The malt was delivered but payment alleged as less than price. Suit returnable in the Circuit Court of the United States at Hartford in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Parmlee
United States
Connecticut Breweries Company
Bridgeport
American Malting Company
Circuit Court of the United States
Hartford
Bridgeport Business Men's Outing Plans Set
Preparations are progressing for the Bridgeport Business Men's association annual outing at the Colonnade in Savin Rock on Tuesday, August 24. Expectation runs high for a larger attendance than last year. Tickets, two dollars, available at multiple local businesses. Wheeler & Wilson band to provide music on trolley cars and at Savin Rock. One or two speakers planned with no lengthy remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Savin Rock
R. T. Whiting
E. L. Graves
John
Richard Golden dies suddenly aboard Stroller near Gravesend Bay
United Press dispatch reports actor Richard Golden died suddenly aboard the steam houseboat Stroller moored in Gravesend Bay. He was with John Newton Porter, owner of the boat, preparing to voyage to Maine waters after a few days onboard.
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United Press
New York
Richard Golden
Stroller
Gravesend Bay
John Newton Porter
Maine
Reverend Brown Sues For Six Thousand Damages
Rev Herbert Brown of Darien sues Archibald C Foff of New York for six thousand dollars in damages claiming injuries from an automobile collision on the Darien road on January 21 while Brown rode a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
South Norwalk
Herbert Brown
Darien
Archibald C. Foff
New York
Brown
Foff
Appropriation to Pay for Priscilla Lines Property
At the Common Council meeting last night a 1000 dollar first payment was approved toward the Pr iscilla Lines property on the east approach to the Congress street bridge. The board will seek approval for the remaining 14000 at the next meeting to finalize the purchase. The city would then control the land easing the bridge approach from the east. DIED IN COMA. Medical Examiner Downs certified the death of John Walton of 154 Cedar street who died Saturday at Bridgeport hospital of araemic coma after being found unconscious Friday night.
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Common Council
Pricilla Lines
Congress Street Bridge
Board of
F. B. Downs
John Walton
Cedar Street
Bridgeport
Walton
Retirement of Garfield Threatens Roosevelt Policy in Montana
Jeremiah Collins, land agent for the power trust in Washington and Helena, notes a split in the Montana power group led by General Electric with sites on the Jefferson, Gallatin, and Madison rivers. He cites Taft's warning to Ballinger and asks why Montana lands were not withdrawn until June 26 while Collins secured needed access by June 11.
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Garfield
Roosevelt
Montana
Jeremiah Collins
The
Power Trust
Washington
Helena
General Electric Company
General Electric
Jefferson, Gallatin
Madison Rivers
Missouri
Taft
Ballinger
Collins
Whiton Amended Bill Beaten by Four Votes in House
Hartford August 10 The House minority effort to push a public utilities bill failed 117 to 113 after Representative Whiton of New London moved to amend the Barnum bill into a form deemed in order The scene in the Capitol was tense with leaders from both parties present including United States Senator Bulkeley The vote ended the day with no motion to reconsider and the gallery crowded with spectators in a mood of political convention
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Whiton
United States
Morgan G. Bulkeley
United Press
Hartford
House
New London
Capitol
Republican Party
Bulkeley
Countryman
Scott
Public Utilities
Connecticut
Appeal by Seeley over estate claim allowance
George M. Seeley administrator appeals from probate commissioners decision to allow a $1000 claim of Henry J. Seeley, farmer on Trumbull Road, against the insolvent estate. Commissioners had allowed the note to Mary J. Seeley in Henry J. Seeley’s favor with interest. probate court accepted their report on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Seeley
J. Seeley
Henry J. Seeley
Trumbull Road
Probate
Mary J. Seeley
Duke of Abruzzi Makes New Record Of Mountain Climb
Bandipur India Aug 10 With a mountai n climb of 24 600 feet to his credit the Duke of the Abruzzi arrived here today for a short rest The Duke s new record was made on Mount Godwin Austen and the feat is one that bat few mountain climbers have accomplished The Duke has not given up his intention of trying to scale Mount Everest the highest Himalayan peak which overtops Mt Godwin Austen by some 5000 feet.
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Duked
Abruzzi
United Press
Bandipur
India
Duke of the
Godwin Austen
Everset
Powers Agree to Open Negotiations With Turkey
Aug 10 France England Russia and Italy have agreed to begin talks with Turkey to settle Crete status. If Turkey rejects the plan, the four powers may occupy Crete with troops to maintain peace. Japan invites national boycott over Antung Mukden Railway dispute and China’s protests. A Chinese boycott could hurt Japanese trade as China is a major market. Prof Sanford III ill at home in New York after illness on yacht Wakiva.
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United Press
France
England
Russia
Italy
Turkey
Crete
Foreign Office
Japan
Tokio
China
Antung-Mukden
Sanford III
Samuel 8
Sanford
New York
Wakiva
Henry Sanford
Yale University
Todd Saw Shot Fired Lieutenant Sutton Tragedy
Sergeant Archie Todd, guard corporal on the night of Lieutenant Sutton's death, testifies he saw a shot fired that killed Sutton. He describes spotting a running man near the Adams and Osterman area and identifies the moment of the gunfire and the fatal wound, asserting he will clear Sutton's name of self-inflicted death.
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United Press
Boston
Sutton
Annapolis
Archie Todd
Charlestown Navy Yard
Todd
State Rifle Range
Agit Wa bin Shara
Adams
Osterman
Ning
Lieutenant Sutton
Sergeant Todd
Curtis Curtis Dies From Brain Injury After Car Crash
Roderick Perry Curtis aged about 58 dies at his mother in law’s home in Southport from paralysis caused by a brain blood clot following a car accident. He weighed about 200 pounds and was found dazed beside the machine. He is survived by a widow two sons including Yale graduate E L Wells Curtis a daughter and his father and brother. Funeral at Trinity Church Southport Thursday afternoon. He was a Mason and held roles in golf clubs and Sons of American Revolution.
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Roderick Perry Curtis
E. Wells
Pequot Avenue
Southport
Wells
Curtis
Brooks H. Wells
New York
E. L. Wells Curtis
Yale
Lewis A. Curtis
L. B. Curtis
Curtis & Curtis Co
Trinity Church
Guilbert
Masonic
Connecticut League of Golf Clubs
Sons American Revolution
Salvatore Arrogo Surfaces in Petrosino Murder Probe
Post Office inspectors in Cincinnati and Ohio report arrest of Salvatore Arrogo, believed to head a Black Hand group. They say the gang extorted thousands in major cities and may know elements of Lieutenant Petrosino’s Palermo murder plot, prompting ties to Sicily and New York police.
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Post Office
Cincinnati
Ohio
Petrosino
New York
Palermo
Sicily
Salvatore Arrogo
Try
Tors
Tego
Police
Rioting in Sweden as strike spreads across farms
Stockholm reports widespread farm labor strikes disrupting harvest. Troops deployed from the capital as clashes erupt in country districts. Several deaths feared. printers’ strike continues with unclear newspaper reappearance. King Gustave criticized for moving through strikers’ areas amid tensions. Rail workers unlikely to strike, but finance keeps the expansion contained. EU-wide aid supports strikers in a battle of endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Stockholm
Sweden
King Gustave
Petition Denied to Build a Stable in Union Square
James A. Price faced a Common Council hearing and withdrew his bid to construct a stable in Union Square amid opposition from Dennis E. McNamara and former Mayor HL Pyle. Arguments centered on odor and butter stock fears, with Judge Be ert E. DeForest and attorney H B. Peck defending Price as residents voiced concerns and Warner claimed tenant protection.
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James A. Price
Common Council
Union Square
Dennis E. McNamara
HL Pyle
Pyle & Tomiin
Pyle
Cery
Amara
W. Gledhill
Clarence Anderson
Delia Richardson
Beert E. DeForest
Uton
H B. Peck
Price
Warner
Peck
FOR SALE One Acre Oats and Misc Notices
Classified snippet lists for sale and rental items including one acre oats at 4344 North Main, household furniture at 156 Hassles Are, a furnished room with board at 521 State St Myrtle Ave, and an automobile bargains note. Also includes job ads for experienced German workers and a large number of teaching positions via Stuart Teachers' Agency, plus notices about a tailor on 629 E Main St and a cafe at Main St and Walter St.
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North Main Eee Mote
Bryant Electric Co
St. LS
State St
Myrtle Ave
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Farmer
Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Wash
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Water Power Trust
Spokane Press
Helena, Mont
Mont
Interior
Richard Achilles Ballinger
Ing
Landers
White House
Trust
Amalgamated Copper Company
Guggenheim and Brothers
Tom Carter
Jerry Collins
Carter
Collings
Cleveland
Carter, Collins
Missouri’ River
Three Forks
Alkali Plains
Great Falls
W. H. Clark
Guggenhiems
United States Land Office
Booseman
United Missouri River Power Company
New Jersey
Clark
H. T. Hauser
Wall Street
Amalgamated Copper
Missouri River Power Company
Helena Power Transmission Company
Connecticut Breweries Co
Ole Jed Prouty
Rev. Brown
Priscilla
Lieuts. Adams
Qsterman
Connecticut Company
West End
Ash Creek
Union Business College
Main
Congress Streets
Salvatore Arrego
Gothenbure
Man Street
Norwich
Warren and
South Avenue
St. Joseph T. L. & B. Association
Barnum Avenue
Hugh Layer
Carroll Fine Condition
Stuart Teachers’ Agency
Conn
Main St. Poly
Frankie
Hallett St
Fairfield and
Courtlam
Crawford Laundry Co
Louis Cohen
E. Main St
Tlévk E. Main
Walter Sta
O'Connor
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