Suit over Cuban water contract damages cut to 18901
Bishop Broderick of Saugeties and Congressman John A. Sullivan were awarded 18901 by Judge Marcus H. Holcomb in Hartford Superior Court after weeks of trial. The suit against David A. Broderick, acting for Donovan & Phillips on a Cuban water and sewer contract, started at 75000 and was reduced by numerous defenses. The judge noted potential international complications and an upcoming Congressional investigation into the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Bishop Bonaventure Broderick
David A. Broderick
Marcus H. Holcomb
Bishop Broderick
Saugerties
John A. Sulliv
Boston
Donovan & Phillips
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Hugh J. Reilly
New York
Holcomb
David Broderick
Congress
Republic of Cuba
Senor Frias
Broderick
Sullivan
Hugh J. Rettl
Pendiss
Hartford County
Learnine
Stolen Overland Car Sparks Bridgeport Search
State wide police hunt today for a stolen Overland car owned by Garry Tousey in Bridgeport. The vehicle bearing number C16 042 vanished from in front of a Main Street theatre during a performance last night. No witnesses or traces have surfaced. The maker's number is 6927966 and this marks the second car theft in Bridgeport in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hock
Bridgeport
Garry Tousey
Roosevelt Returns to New York Today
Theodore Roosevelt arrived in New York from Arizona and went straight to his editorial office where a waiting group of callers discussed politics among other topics. He told reporters he had nothing to say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Arizona
Col Roosevelt
Wallenta Cruelty Suit Connected to Memph is Residence
Minnie Voila Wallenta sues for divorce from Arthur Wallents alleging intolerable cruelty. The couple, married October 17, 1906, once lived in East End and now reside in Memphis Tennessee. Custody of their minor Kenneth is requested by the mother in the same suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arther Wallents
East End
Memphis
Tenn
Minnie Voila Wallenta
Coupe
Kearney
Emma Brown
Haviland Boy In Critical Condition At St Vincent’s
After forty eight hours unconsciousness Tali Wade Haviland ten year old son of Clerk W T Haviland remains between life and death at St Vincent's hospital. Despite top surgical effort to relieve brain pressure from a Fairfield avenue viaduct accident physicians say recovery is doubtful though a slim chance remains. Mayor Wilson will attend the volunteer firemen muster in Haven as guest of the event tomorrow.
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Tali- Wades Haviland
W. T. Haviland
Supercourt
St. Vincent's Hospital
Isiow
Albe U. Langemeyer
Fairfield Avenue
Wilson
Wi Haven
Mayor's Interference Sparks Clash Over Stratford Ave Paving
Mayor Wilson ordered W H Arthur to start laying wooden block pavement from the Yellow Mill bridge to Sea View avenue in Stratford Avenue, despite Connecticut Co not ready to complete its portion or lay new rails. Paving and Sewer Commission objects, fearing mayoral overreach. The commission, previously angered by past interventions on Park Avenue, may take action tomorrow as Connecticut Co delays stall the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
W. H. Arthur
Yellow Mill Bridge
Seaview Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Connecticut Co
Paving and Sewer Commission
Connecticut Avenue
Park Avenue
Kershaw Seeks Republican Delegate Nomination in 7th District
James H. Kershaw, former Republican police commissioner now active with the Progressive party in Bridgeport, will seek a Republican delegate seat in the 7th District primaries. He backs C. L. Dennis for mayor, aims for both Progressive and Republican nominations, and would accept a tax collector bid if offered. He resides at 41 Washington Terrace.
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James H. Kershaw
Bridgeport
Mr. Kershaw
East Side
Washington Terrace
Progressive Party
Kershaw
C. L. Dennis
Wilson
C. L
Daughters of Isabella Convenes in New London
The Connecticut Circle of the National Daughters of Isabella met in New London for its annual deliberations at St Marys Star of the Sea. Chaplain Hart led mass, state Regent Miss Annie Bree presided, 135 guests enjoyed a seaside dinner and social in Ocean Beach, with talks on tax reductions and circle power distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Connecticut
National Daughters of Isabella
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church
Hart
Mahan
Alton T. Miner
Joynt Circle
No. 19
Ocean Beach
William Cunningham
New Haven
Two Suits Against Conn. Co. for Accidents
Two injuries suits were filed in the superior court against the Connecticut Company. Joseph Vogt seeks 6000 dollars for injuries after being hurled from a Main street car on May 3, 1913, including a broken left arm and shoulder wrench. Christopher Becker asks 10000 dollars for injuries from a fall into a pit at a local car barn on July 9, 1912, while employed as a repair man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Co
Joseph Vogt
Main Street
Vogt
Christopher Becker
Becker
Sister's Champion Fined After Family Fight
A domestic dispute at 1574 Main Street led to a brother beating the husband in the backyard. Police separated them and both were brought to the station. In City Court this morning the family quarrel prompted a $5 fine for each, asserting the dignity of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Main Street
William C. Leonard
Leonard
Conte
Dr. Moore Takes Charge at Sacred Heart Church
Rev. Dr. Richard F. Moore arrives in Bridgeport to assume duties as pastor of Sacred Heart church succeeding the late Rev. T. R. Sweeney. He previously served 17 years at St. Joseph's Church in New Britain and is noted as a capable Hartford diocese administrator guiding a large parish with about 5500 members and a parochial school of 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard F. Moore
J. J. Nilan
T. R. Sweeney
Sacred Heart Church
Bridgeport
Moore
St. Joseph's Church
New Britain
Hartford
F. R. Sweenney
Matthew Judge
Three Bridgeport Youths Arrested in San Francisco Heist
Three youths from Bridgeport are in San Francisco police custody on grand larceny charges after allegedly dissipating 1300 dollars on a whirlwind ocean crossing. Patrick Del Vecchio, Grover O Neill, and Hugh Kiernan face trial with Michael Shernon of New York, as records are pending from Bridgeport authorities. The trio allegedly drew the bank funds as a legacy and traveled lavishly before their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
San Francisco
Patrick DelVecchio
Fedele DelVecchio
Baker
Calhoun Avenue
Grover O’neill
John J. O'Neill
Advocate Printing Company
Hugh Kiernan
Mabel
Benham Avenue
Michael Shernon
New York City
California
Bridgeport
People’s Savings Bank
Personal Mention: Misa Martha McCann Returns to City
Misa Martha McCann of Kossuth street returned to the city after a long visit with her sister Misa P H Bierce wife of Chief Boatswain P H Bierce at the Portsmouth New Hampshire naval station where he is stationed for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Martha McCann
Kossuth Street
City
Misa
P .H. Bierce
P. H. Bierce
Portsmouth, N. H
Lawyers Ready For Long Fight In Thaw Case
Sherbrooke Quebec August 26 1908 lawyers foresee a protracted battle over the constitutionality of Canada immigration law as Harry K Thaw faces deportation after arrest near Matteawan. The New York team led by William T Jerome and District Attorney Conger debate defenses while Thaw presses publicity plans and telegraphs to Vermont officials. Immigration official T B Williams doubts success of court tests and plans deportation after ministerial denial. Roger Thompson awaits Friday hearing on aiding a lunatic cross border and refuses to reveal details despite Thaw family support.
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Sherbrooke
Quc
Canada
Harry K. Thaw
Superior
Thaw
Harrest
Matteawan
William T. Jerome
Conger
Dutchess County
Magog House
Jerome
Jief
New York
Samuel Jacobs
Montreal
Vermont
New Lane
T. B. Williams
Dominion Immigration Department
Barry Thaw
Roger” Thompson
Thompson
Chamansky Sues New Haven Road For 7000 Over Westport Wreck
Adolph B. Chamansky known as Eddie sues the New Haven road for 7000 for injuries from the Westport wreck on October 3, 1912. He states a jumped track caused abrasions, shock, and a wrenched back, claiming rotten ties and high speed as causes. He lost 40 dollars, a 75 dollar overcoat, and a 6 dollar hat, and could not attend to business for some time. The suit, a matter for the superior court September term, names Laborde Gelman Co. of Maiden Street as his firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph B
Eddie
Chamansky
New Haven Road
Westport
Superior Court
Laborde-Gelman Co
Maim Street
Chauffeur shoots man by mistake while aiming at swallows
In Clinton Connecticut on August 26 Raymond Chase of Springfield Mass was struck in the leg by a 22 caliber rifle held by Theodore Brudi, a chauffeur. Brudi says he believed the gun was an air rifle and used it to shoot at swallows. The wound, passing through a fleshy part of the leg, is not serious.
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Clinton, Conn
Raymond Chase
Springfield
Mass
Theodore Brudi
New York
Brudi
Swallows
Proprieter of Plain Dealer Dies Aged 83
Libertie E. Holden proprietor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer hotel and mine owner died at his suburban home in Bratte napl aged 83. Local news notes his death and lists additional classified farm ad content and rates for want ads with various minimums and durations.
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Plain Dealer
Cleveland, O
Libertie E. Holden
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Brattenapl
Huerta Weakens as Wilson Stands Firm on Peace Policy
Mexico City and Washington dispatches report Huerta recalcitrant to U S peace suggestions as President Wilson plans to address Congress in a landmark for foreign policy. The United States repeats a policy of non interference while urging a halt to hostilities and a free election to replace Huerta, with recognition only after a stable constitutional government emerges.
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Washington
Huerta
United States
Mexico
Wilson
Congress
George Washington
White House
House
Receis
Senate
Mexico City
Victoriano Huerta
Hayes
General Ord
Rio Grands
Seward
John Foster
Mexican Republic
General Diaz
Senor Gambo
John Lind
Lind
Vera Cruzt
Tumulty
Senor Gamboa
Prespend Hayes
Porfirio Diaz
German Criticism of Do Nothing Policy
Berlin reports Baron Hartmann Von Richthofen, former German embassy secretary in Washington and recent charge d affaires in Mexico City, argues in Zeitung AmMittal that America’s do nothing policy must end. He urges rapid moves to establish a permanent Mexican government through strict frontier closure, citing revolution as possible. Continued on Page 2.
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Berlin
America
Baron Hartmann von Richthofen
Washington
Mexico City
Reichstag
Zeitung
Weavers Strike At Salt Textile Co
About one hundred silk weaving department workers of Salt's Textile Co struck demanding a rate of 2 cents per yard. They claim recent pay cuts reduced weekly wages to 32.50 to 15 dollars and that a higher rate was promised to be discussed with president Frederick Kip. Kip refused comment as the group planned further action and considered leaving for other work until demand is met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saf Textile Co
Burt Jowett
Frederick BE. Kip
Agr
Mobie Ovepus
Jowett
Antonio Dy Leon
John Kencks
George Inmate
Jen Octk
Syke
Gregory Kremen
Kip
Hummel Considers Independent Mayoral Run
Former barber Peter Hummell may seek the mayor's office as an independent candidate. He asked registrars to remove his name from the Republican ticket and stated he would not align with any party, though a delegation promised financial backing if he runs independent. Surmell would decide within two weeks after review of the overtures from party and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hummell
Hummell
Hummel
Elega
Teenie
Hiss
Palign
Surmemeéll
Pricreeetrss
Armed Guard Ready For Porter Chariton Trial
Naples Italy Aug 3 Porter Chariton arrives to stand trial for the murder of his wife at Lake Como. Three guards will escort him aboard the Re D Italiano and the escort commander is personally responsible for the prisoner’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Italy
Chariton
Protaliven Thureday
Lake Como
Two Lithuanian Immigrants Blew Out the Gas
Two Lithuanian immigrants aged 18 Joseph Faumonaltie set Jonas Bensavicse arrived last night in Waterbury and went to Simon Bensirkes home on North Riverside Street. They turned on the gas instead of off the cock and were found this morning at 10 o clock in a serious condition. They were removed to St Marys Hospital where it was said they would recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Joseph Faumonaltie
Jonas Bensavicse
Simon Bensirkes
A. A. Graves
St. Mary's Deeptiel
Papers Returned In Oneil Vs Ohara Gutt Case
The Superior Court refiled the case of E O Neil, rubber goods dealer, against Dr W J A O Hara for 710000 damages. O Neil alleges medical negligence after an operation in January left him with leg injuries and claims improper care. Robert E B Lewis appointed administrator of Rev William H Lewis’s estate. probate judges Hallen confirmed appointment. Samuel F Beardsley and Thema Lashar named as appraisers.
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Rapera
O' Neil
W. J. A. O'Hara
Dr. O'Hara
O'Neil
Cnet Leges
Robert EB. Lewis
Wilier ‘H. Lewis
St John's Chures
Hallen
Samuel F. Beardsley
Themen I Lashar
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Roosevelt
Haviland
Isabella
Conn. Co
DR. Moore
Church OF Sacred Heart
Canger
Tal
Mica.ca
SALT
OHARA
W. H. Dewis
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