Shortage Found in Lodge Funds Beyond Disclosure
The books of John J. Curley, financial secretary of Samuel H. Harris Lodge L C. F., show a shortage amounting to several thousand dollars. The investigation is ongoing, balance gaps likely exceed initial figures, and Curley’s equity is valued at $1,000. The lodge seeks internal restitution under its rules, with few penalties beyond repayment.
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Samuel Hi. Harris Lodge
C. F
Curley
John J. Curley
Samuel H. Harris Lodge L C. F
Lodge
Ity
Eavey Aa
F. W. Tomlinson
Byaing
L Hberty
The
John J. Ponte Case
Charley Golden Notes Horace Greeley Advice Visit
Sheriey Golden son of Terrence janitor of the Police and Char building visited his father in this city for several days and renewed boyhood acts. He is now in Chicago as city engineer. Golden, a bright young man, has conferred with a westward metropolis for future prospects. He may change plans after talks with publishers in Seattle who offered him a position.
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Sheriey Golden
Terrence
Police and Char
Chicago
Golden
Great West
James
Biward
Joph
Gelden
Seattle
Swedish Strike Delays Tolstoy’s Summer Trip
Swedish strike blocks Count Leo Tolstoy’s planned visit and appearance at the international peace congress. Tolstoy, recovering from months of illness, will not travel this summer and the event is postponed until next year.
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Sweden
Leo Tolmov
Tolstoy
Mother's Will Witness Short Strikes Balance for Bach Heir
The will of a local matron leaves one dollar to each of her other children Richard A. Breul Mrs Minna Brand Hugo Breul Clem ens Breul and Carl Breul and notes that daughter a Bach cared for her in old age, with the bulk of the estate left to Bach.
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A. Bach
Richard A. Breul
Minna Brand
Hugo Breul
Clemens Breul
Carl Breul
Taf Kohman in Critical Condition After Self Harm
Taf Kohman, once a letter carrier, is in Bridgeport Hospital in critical condition after carving himself with a knife. He was despondent over a painful illness, with blindness complicating his prognosis. Doctors fear potential life or death outcomes as his condition remains unstable.
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Taf’ Kohman
Bridgeport
Pastor Foss Sues Brown for $12000 in Darien Collision
Rev Archibald C Foss pastor of the Congregational Church of Darien sues Herbert S Brown of Stamford for 12000 claiming injuries from an automobile crash on Main Street Darien January 1 1909. Foss bicycle destroyed and he suffered a compound fracture of the head requiring operations and hospital care. The suit cites excessive speed and faulty horns as factors.
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Archibald C. Foss
Congregational
Darien
Herbert S. Brown
Stamford
Main Street
Ingurt
Stamford Hompites
Zeppelin Delayed As Crowds Await Berlin Landing
Berlin crowds and thousands waited in bitterfield and Berlin for Count Zeppelin's new dirigible, Zeppelin III. Adverse winds and health worries delayed the flight, triggering police and military orders to maintain order.
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Nain
United Press
Berlin
Count Zeppelin
Kaiser
Bitterfield
Capitol
Everems
Crown
Tempel Hofer Plain
Tegel
Caer Neem
Nuremberg
Hof
Bavaria
Temple Hofer Pisin
Kreuzberg
Tempel Hof
Zeppelin
Kreusberg Hill
Major Gross
Major Parzval
War ‘Ministry
Pierced Ear Price Sparks Damages Suit
Last Thursday evening Salvatore Ascolese called on his sweetheart Anna Tuzio at her Grand Street home. A confrontation with Anna's brother Connucci led to a gunshot wound through Ascolese's right ear. He now seeks $100 in damages in a pending action.
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Salvatore Ascolese
Anna Tuzio
Grand Street
Anna
Connucci
Ascolese
Tusio
Salvatord
Astocney
Milford Park Opens As 270th Anniversary Celebrated
Milford marks its 270th anniversary with the formal acceptance of Wilcox Park donated by Clark Wilcox of New York. The park, laid out with drives walks and a gateway, features old trees springs and water near the water. The Wilcox donation funds finishing arrangements led by BE Cornwall and W S Putney with local supporters. An evening celebration on North Street near the new cement walk will feature the Milford Military Band performing selections.
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United Press
Milford
Wilcox Park
Clark Wilcox
New York
W. B. MacCarthy
Selectman
F. T. Munson
W. S. Putney
Improvemy Association
G. S. Wheeler
JS Maude V. Stowe
Simon B. Lake
George Wilcox
A. Frisbie
North Street
Matrimonial Hard Luck Pursues Woman Mrs Edith Ramenyon
Mrs Edith Ramenyon, sister-in-law of Mark Nagel, seeks relief in a divorce action after desertion by her first husband on Christmas Day. The hearing will be held in court with Mrs Ramenyon represented by counsel as details remain pending in the contested proceeding.
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Edith Ramenyon
Mark Nagel
Germann Alliance Meet At Meriden
Germans from across the state gather in Meriden for the German Alliance Association event featuring prize bowling shooting contests and singing by the state chorus under the auspices of the group.
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Meriden
United Press
German Alliance Association
Stamford Factory Fire Damages Beck & Company Building
Stamford August 28 A fire at the F R Beck and Company can factory caused about 3000 dollars in damage to the first story of the main building. The blaze origin is unknown and the loss is covered by insurance. The firm manufactures cans and supplies to a wide area.
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Stamford
F. R. Beck & Company
Cans Dock
Mitnager
Harriman Undergoes Exhaustive Medical Review
Reported today that E H Harriman underwent an extended examination by Dr G W Crile and other specialists at Tower Hill Arden. Sources say operation is deemed perhaps necessary but risky given his weakness and a delay of a few days to a week may allow strength to improve. Official statements from estate heads deny dire condition while remaining silent on daily bulletins.
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United Press
Turner
Orange County
Harriman
Tower Hill
E H. Harriman
G. W. Crile
Cleveland
Crile
Jeken Ralle
Arden
George Walter Crie
George T. Gerry
Ford
Robert L. Gerry
Fnander
Tower
New York News Bureau
Wall Street
Tofay
Lyle
Loevette
Turner Station
Curtiss Wins Grand Coup Internationale at Rheims Aviation Week
American aviator Glenn F Curtiss dominates Aviation Week events at Rheims. He posts a record 15 minutes 60.35 seconds for 12.42 miles, besting opponent Bleriot by 53.3 seconds. Prize events include Prix de Piste and Coup Internationale with substantial cash and a cup at stake. The favorable weather and week-long competition boost Curtiss as top contender.
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Rheims
Glenn F. Curtiss
Bieriot
Val
Loseness
Curtiss
Bileriot
Glenn H. Curtiss
Ind
Aff
Inter’ Nationale
Sherman
Gift to Locomobile Co perplexes city fathers
Alderman Gould notes a harbor line blunder in the 1906 city harbor description. He doubts the remedy is simple and warns the Locomobile Company may hold rights to harbor acres due to the phrase exact coincidence with the government line. The dispute could force damages or a rewrite of the resolution signed by Mayor Lee. Local notices follow: rental, help wanted, and telegraphy courses.
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Robert L. Gould
Council
New City Harbor
New Harbor
City Harbor
Stratford Avenue
New City
Lee
Locomobile Company of America
Bond issue for Pairfield bonds offered at 4 percent
Hincks Brothers Co seeks to issue 75 000 bonds of Pairfield at slightly above par. Bonds bear 4 percent interest with terms to be changed. Film developing 10 cents per roll and photo studio services noted at 955 eae.
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the of Pairfield
Hincks Brothers Co
Renee Exchan
P. Photo Studio
Eae
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Charley Golden
Horace Greeley
Kohman
Foss
Brown
Milford Park
Wilcox
Nobbs
Deacon Sterling
Edward P. Nobbs
Eben Fairchild
Edward Sterling
City of
Sterling
Edward W. Marsh
Fairchild
Beneft
Board of Aldermen
Alexander Hawley
Lem
Rheims Wild
Delighe
Bleriot
Lefebvre
Loco” CO
Gould
Lindley St
American Graphophone Co
Howard Ave
Ae J
K McBrady & Co
Chatop
Washington Park
Sunie
Pphone Co
Graphophone Co
Howard
Salie
Trojey
Savings Bank
Alfred Abt
HL Street
Calley
Fairfield and Courtland
Crawford Laundry Co
Fr Piano Co
Noble Ave
LaBu
Union Business Centre
Congress Streets
Howe Aaa
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