Longest Session Ended By Connecticut General Assembly
Special from United Press Stortford Aug 24 After the long session in Connecticut final adjournment of the General Assembly was taken. Governor Weeks addressed members noting the session began under Lt. Gov Lilley. The Senate and House suspended rules to pass or reject bills on rail fares and incinerator bonds, with several measures postponed or amended. The session adjourned at 1:45 after addressing auto, primary, education, and other items.
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Millions in coal lands stir Alaska land case
Beverly Mass August 24 A long running land dispute tied to Alaska coal lands valued in the millions has reappeared before Attorney General Wick. The case involves contested claims along the Alaskan coast near the Chu forest reserve, with hundreds of filings and legislative attempts to curb monopolies. The Interior Department faces questions over who may hold and develop coal lands in Alaska and the roles of several named individuals.
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Mystery Death of Annie Callias At New Britain Hotel
Medical Examiner finds death by strychnine poisoning in the case of Annie Callias a nineteen year old woman of French extraction who died at Hotel Atisa in New Britain after Prof James Atlas discovered her groaning on a bed Earlier she registered at the hotel Sunday afternoon and traveled with a small package later believed to have contained the poison The package vanished from her effects and may have been destroyed Funeral directors Rourke & Rourke arranged remains transfer to New Britain ac provided by Porter Sons
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Boundary line fixed between New York and Connecticut
Albany August 24 The boundary line between New York and Connecticut long disputed was definitively fixed today as engineers from both states completed surveying work that has continued for three years.
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Strife at Pressed Steel Car Works Spurs Police Guarding
Pittsburg August 24 Troop B of the state constabulary arrived at the Pressed Steel Car Works plant and was placed on duty to preserve order among strikers. The scene at Schoenville shows deep unrest as strikers depend on charity, with bread wagons stripped and women and children angrily protesting. Fi zene Debs was announced as a speaker at an Indian Mound meeting, as authorities anticipate further demonstrations and possible deaths. About 600 strike breakers left yesterday afternoon, with more waiting to replace them, while two more wounded died, raising fears of further violence. Jails within the stockade hold 37 men.
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Sinking of German Excursion Vessel Leads to 250 Dead at Montevideo
Reports from Buenos Aires and Montevideo state 250 to 300 excursionists died when the German ship collided with the Argentine Colombia at Montevideo harbor entrance. Signals were misread by captains causing a gushing hole and rapid sinking. The German captain survived and reportedly attempted suicide. few others were saved amid chaotic lifeboat launches.
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Bridgeport Wins Tax Foreclosure Suit Over Dudley
Judge Scott of the Common Pleas sustained the City of Bridgeport in its foreclosure of 1892 taxes against Ezra I. Dudley et al. The decision upholds that tax liens may be revived by leg islation and that taxes are broader than debts, allowing extended time to enforce lien. The case ties into several similar foreclosure suits in the court.
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Missouri River Rate Case Court Grants Permanent Injunction
The U S Circuit Court in Chicago on August 24 made permanent the injunction stopping the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing its order to require railroads to grant a proportionate share of rates from the Atlantic seaboard to Missouri River points. The Missouri River Rate Case marks a victory for western jobbers over eastern interests, affecting jobbers west of the Missouri River including St. Louis, Chicago, Denver and Kansas City.
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What the New Auto Law Means
The new automobile law takes effect September 1 and affects registrations. Oil law registrations stay valid for one year from issue. New law registrations expire at midnight December 31. Pro rata fees apply. full fees if registered before June 1, otherwise pro rata. Attorney General Holcomb issued the opinion to Secretary of State Rogers detailing the law.
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Marcus H. Holcomb
M. H.rogers
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Nine Seek Divorces in Busy Superior Court Session
Nine petitions for divorce were filed with the clerk of the Superior Court as judges anticipated a heavy session. Filings include Caroline Duval Green seeking release from Henry Green. James Alexander and Jennie McOrmand amid alleged infidelity. Joseph B Keller and Mary Monahan amid a June 1906 split. Samuel Bloomfield and Ida E Bantz Bloomfield over desertion. Annie I LaMontaine seeking custody of a six year old. Edward E Monahan seeking custody after early desertion. Eleanor Van Wormer and Myron Hewitt with a desertion in 1898.
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Caroline Duval Green
Henry Green
James Alexander
Jennie McOrmand
Fred Adams
Joseph B. Keller
Mary Monahan
Joseph
Samuel Bloomfield
Greenwich
Ida E. Bantz Bloomfield
Lexington Avenue
Annie I. LaMontaine
Frederick H. LaMontaine
Edward E. Monahan
Harriet Yate
Eleanor van, Wormer
Myron Hewitt
Seaside Park Threatened by Repeal of City Harbor Line
Seaside Park faces risk as Bridgeport moves to repeal the 1906 harbor line ordinance. The Common Council resolution of June 7 grants the New York and New Haven Railroad Company and the Locomobile Company rights to fill harbor land, potentially injuring Seaside Park’s beauty and public use. Accurate measurements are needed to determine full land fill extent, undoing earlier gains from 1905 amendments. The issue interlaces riparian rights with municipal acts, affecting park and harbor access.
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Big Land Grab Scheme Defeated in Hartford Action
In Hartford on July 20 1997 the Assembly halted a major land grabbing scheme in Bridgeport by amending Acts of 1905 and 1906 reducing private use thirds. City officials including Mayor Reynolds City Attorney Marr Harbor Morris and Park Commissioner George M aided the amendment with public support. The move limits anticipated development affecting Seaside Park and Locomobile.
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Reynolds
James A. Marr
Harbor
Charles H. Morris
Park
ALFRED ABT Violin Teacher Apartment for Rent
Classified notices list a violin teacher at 161 Lewis Bt and an upstairs five room apartment for rent at 232 Wells Street with improvements, window shades and screens. Also ads for a delivery man position at John Beck & Son, a paper hanger painter seeking work, and a Fairfield Firemen's Fair event tonight and tomorrow with drawing tomorrow night.
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Positions For Students At Union Business College
Union Business College at Main and Congress streets advertises as leading in placing students as stenographers and bookkeepers. The fall term opens August 30 with evening classes, catalogues available, boasting 8,000 educated alumni and 18 years of establishment. Numerous named individuals are listed as placed or supplied with positions through the school.
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Mariana Congress Streets
May Baur
Mary Ennis
Grovenor Foote
Dorothy Bale
Edith Holmberg
Mary Lefkowitz
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Main
Congress Streets
Rayne Osterlund
Lillian Roe
Leo Hisenman
Ruth DeWolfe
BB. Spalding
Mary McQuillan
Edith Johnston
Arthur Burghert
Alice Grace
John Ready
Mary Judge
Nathaniel Linderoth
Anna Smith
Ethel Morehouse
Anna Shea
Mary Mirfield
Mae Walsh
Christine Strickfus
Edith Ballou
Gladys Hulsizer
Frank Anderson
Bessie Maloney
Lillian Zimmer
Alice Hanser
Ernest Kalaus
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Young Sanford Missing Prompts Special City Meeting
Special meeting called by Mayor Lee to address the missing person case of Young Sanford and to action an appointment of a military register by the Common Council. Other items include real estate and local services notices, with ads for rent, sale, and medicinal tablets.
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