London Fears An Influx Of Yankee Goods
Washington observers watch tariff progress as European publications warn of futures price shifts and competitive pressure on American goods. The article notes potential effects on prices, farming profits, coal, steel rails, and wool under the Underwood tariff, with emphasis on global price trends and consumer impact.
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Washington
Congress
Bburopé
London
England
Jeverhbaul
United States
Agricul
America
Canadas
Wilson
Death summons George W. Moulton in Bridgeport life of a locksmith
George Moulton longtime Bridgeport locksmith and mechanical innovator died at his son Dr Starr Moulton's home in Winthrop Mass after months of nervous illness. He designed Bridgeport’s first telephone switchboard and the pole route for early lines. He built America’s first automaton walking boy and served as master mechanic at Howe Sewing Machine Co. He saved fellow firemen during the Sanford hat shop fire and warned others as walls collapsed. He is survived by his wife two sons and a daughter Mrs Arthur Haywood.
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George Moulton
Bridgeport
Starr Moulton
Pleasant Road Place
Winthrop
Mass
Moulton
Lfe
America
Old Howe Sewing Machine Co
Sanford
East
Arthur Haywood
Noble Avenue
Sulzer Still Driven by Fight Over Acting Governor
Albany Aug 19 Official Albany believed Governor Sulzer would refuse to accept Attorney General Carmody’s ruling that Lieutenant Governor Glynn is acting governor and would seek a court decision to test the legality of his impeachment by the assembly. Sulzer and his counsel declined to discuss the findings. Some state departments wavering on recognizing Sulzer as chief executive are expected to accept Glynn as acting head following the attorney general’s advice.
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Albany
Sulzer
Carmody
Martin H. Guynn
Somme
Sulver
Glynn
City Court Cases Open With Multiple Arraignments
In City court Jerry Bruno and Florence Bosco were arraigned for white slave practices with a continuance to August 23. William O Brine was jailed 30 days and fined $5 for breach of peace. Alfred Johnson placed on probation to pay $5 weekly for non support of wife and child. John H Russell’s traffic case continued until counsel’s return. Louis Gergey bound over to Superior Court on burglary charges with $1,000 bond. Mariel Owens fined $5 and costs for disturbing neighbors. judgment suspended. William Zelinsky fined $15 and costs for assault.
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Jerry Bruno
Florence Bosco
White Plains
O'Brien
William O’brine
John Flynn
Florence
Alfred Johnson
Broad Street
John H. Russell
Connecticut Avenue
William W. Bent
Louis Gergely
Willow Street
Superior Cburt
Mariel S. Owens
East Main Street
William Zelinsky
South Avenue
Joseph Matis
Sues Mrs Wild for Breach of Contract
Beers & Foster sue on behalf of John Horgan against Lena Wild for breach of contract claiming 10,000 damages. Alleged June 17 1913 agreement to sell and transfer a liquor business at 680 and 682 East Main Street with license goodwill and buildings for 10,900, for 25 paid then. Also mentions the state highway department audit in Hartford with James Macdonald and accountant Dutcher.
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Beers & Foster
John Horgan
Lena Wild
Huerta not in war mood as U S seeks path to crisis
Washington reports say Huerta denied issuing any ultimatum to the United States while Secretary Bryan received reassurances from Charge O Shaughnessy in Mexico City. John Lind’s conference with Huerta, deemed cordial, may avert break and keep mediation possible as markets react to tense Mexico-U S relations.
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Washington
O'Shaughnessy
Bryan
Mexico City
Huerta
Gamboa
United States
O’shaughnessy
John Lind
Wilson
Urrutia
Department of the Interior
O Shaughnessy
White Hole
Mr Lind
M Lind
White House
Shaughnessy
Lind
Exor
Mexico
National Palace
Dr.Urrutia
Teevan Leads Shelton Field For Postmaster
Derby August 19 The Shelton post office election narrows as several fourteen candidates withdraw and back Daniel J Teevan a school board member and mill foreman Teevan gains wide Democratic support and is seen as the likely postmaster nominee The Republican holdover could last only two to three weeks as party factions unite behind a candidate acceptable to most borough voters
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Derby
Shelton
Bryan
Daniel J. Teevan
Teevan
Jeremiah Donovan
Bayles Unconscious After Wagon Accident in Trumbull
William Bayles remains unconscious at St. Vincent's Hospital after a wagon incident in Trum bull Sunday. He reportedly suffered a skull fracture and, due to his weakened condition, surgeons have not performed an operation as of press time.
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William Bayles
Trumbull
St. Vincent's Hospital
Girl Struck by Trolley Receives Minor Injuries
Lizzie Berger of 857 Merchant Street was struck by a trolley at Barnum Avenue and Pembroke Street last night and admitted to Bridgeport Hospital with minor bruises and scratches. Police described condition as slight.
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Lizzie Berger
Merchant Street
Barnum Avenue
Pembroke Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Explosion in Mexico City Kills and Injures Over 100
A gondola loaded with dynamite derailed on a streetcar line in Tacubaya, Mexico City, destroying many adobe homes and burying residents. At least 30 bodies recovered, with hundreds injured or feared dead, the disaster striking a densely settled laboring neighborhood.
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Mexico City
Tacubaya
Lashar Named To Bridgeport Planning Board
Mayor Wilson appointed Walter B. Lashar president of Weed Chain Tire Grip Co. to the City Planning Commission in place of Charles D. Sanford who declined. Sanford cited business time limits and noncitizenship prevented Curtis from serving. Wilson will appoint replacements.
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Wilson
Walter B. Lashar
Weed Chain Tire Grip Co
City Planning Commission
Charles D. Sanford
Sanford
City’ Planning Commission
Bridgeport
Lewis B. Curtis
Manufacturers’ Association
Curtis
Man narrowly survives train strike in Torrington
Andrew Kopit of Southington was struck by a passenger train while walking beside the railroad near Torrington this morning. He was jolted several feet and taken to the station by train. doctors later said his injuries were slight and he walked to a friend's house where he is visiting.
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Torrington
Andrew Kopit
Southington
Father Lynch Will Goes to Sister as Executrix
The will of Rev. William H. Lynch dated April 5 1913 probates today. Debts and funeral expenses are to be paid. $300 is bequeathed for masses. Ecclesiastical books go to Rev. John F Callahan. Remainder to sister Mrs. Sarah Smith who is named executrix with no bond. If she cannot act, Rev Callahan is executor. Estate consists of life insurance.
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William H. Lynch
St. Charles’ R. C. Church
James V. Hussion
LeRoy J. Campbell
William A. Redden
Bridgeport
John F. Callahan
Sarah Smith
Baggagemen organize on the New Haven road
Baggagemen on the New Haven road have organized with Thomas Yan of Providence as president and Walter Falkner of Fall River as secretary treasurer.
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New Haven Road
New Haven
Thomas Yan
Providence
Walter Falkner
Fall River
Girl Brings White Slave Claim Against Two Men
A 13 year old girl from New York says she was brought to this city for improper purposes and returned home yesterday. She accuses James Mahon and Pasquale Sirico of taking her here. Police detained the two after a struggle near her home and charged them under the white slave act. Police say they know little of the case. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs James H Emmons and their boys returned home from a stay at Onondaga Cottage Silver Beach.
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New York
Efbeth Mahoney
James Mahon
Pasquale Sirico
James H. Emmons
Robert
James
Noble Avenue
Onondaga Cottage
Silver Beach
Sheriff Seeks Reward in Thaw Arrest in New England
A New Hampshire sheriff claims a $500 reward for the arrest of Harry Thaw. Thaw, riding a Maine Central train, was recognized by Sheriff B. H. Kelsea of Colebrook and captured in Hermenesilde-Garformt after a Canadian constable intervened. Thaw admitted his identity to Kelsea but disputed his escape from Matteawan, and retained counsel to fight extradition. Authorities in Sherbrooke and Matteawan are involved, with immigration officials awaiting positive identification before proceeding.
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Thaw
B. H. Kelsea
Cole_brook
N. H
Maine Central Railroad
Fogurs
Hereford
Hermenesilde-Garformt
Hje
Kelsen
Matteawan
Shirtliffe
Sherbrooke
Ees Verret
Coaticook
Sherif Kelser
Kelsey
United Statee
Kieb
Ying Bim
Boudecau
White
Ottawa
Ike
Councel
Kelsea
Maine Central Railway
Nortern
New Hampshire
Canada
Portland
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George W. Moulton
Son
Mrs. Wild
Hartford
State Highway Department
James Macdonald
Dutcher
Canadian Pacific
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Chesapeake and Ohio
Amalgamated
Mexican Petroleum
Can
Utah
Europe
Harry K. Thaw
New York Asylum
Anl Vouchiee
Shelton Field
Bayles
Lashar
Father Lynch
St. Charles’ Church
Mrs. Thaw
Roger O’mara
Harry Thaw
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