Family in Hlames Saved by Whistl
Greenwich December 1 a locomotive whistle sparked a house fire sweeping into bedrooms and forcing the Stewart family to flee with only their Shilaren home saved by neighboring efforts. A nearby engine driver’s whistle distracted the blaze while Joseph Carroll, 15, suffered a left shoulder injury at St Joseph's hall last night.
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Greenwich
Shilaren
Joseph Carroll
St. Joseph's Jre
St. Joseph’s Hall
Condemnation Ordered for Land for State Library Site
In Hartford on December 1 a Superior Court judge ruled William Angus of Oak Street must surrender land to provide a west entrance to the new state library and Supreme Court building. The last legislature authorized the taking but Angus initially refused to relinquish the property.
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Hartford
Superior Court
William Angus
Oak Street
State Brary
Supreme Court Bulding
Connecticut Federation of Protestant Churches Officers Elected
At a meeting of the Connecticut Federation of Protestant Churches officers were elected: President M. Rice of Middletown. Vice President J. W. Green. Secretary J. F. Johnstone. Treasurer E. deF. Hartford. The constitution was amended to allow two representatives for every 5,000 communicants of each denomination in the federation.
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Federation of Protestant Churches
Rowing
MN. Rice
Middletown
J. W. Green
J. F. Johnstone
Hartford
Blakeslee Firm Lands Largest NYC Contract Yet
A. D. Blakeslee of C F Blakeslee & Sons, New Haven, announced that he will go to York to take charge of a two and a half million dollar contract. Gehrich’s firm won the bid to construct a major link in the new service for New York City, the largest contract his firm has secured to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Blakeslee
Fc. W. Blakeslee & Sons
New Hove
York
Gehrich
New York City
Alling Rubber Co Promotes Goods and Leather Gear
Alling Rubber Co markets reliable rubber products and a range of men’s leather coats and gloves. Sporting mood gear is sold at reduced prices under new management. Prof Quilty teaches Walls and Two-step in five private lessons at his Dancing Academy in Jackson’s theatre building with afternoon and evening sessions. Prepare for the New Year with moderate terms and thorough instruction. call or telephone for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alling Rubber Co
Deer
Quilty
M Jackson
WARK ON CHEAP DANCES POLICE TO STOP THEM
At the meeting of the board of police commissioners last night a committee of President George E. Hill and Commissioner James Kershaw was appointed to confer with Superintendent Birmingham about stopping of cheap dances and related issues. Hill claimed the board had been misled by incorrect information and presented evidence. Edward J. Kiely, plumber and gas fitter, sought to be made a special patrolman for North End house builds. Hurley moved to table, Kershaw yielded, Kiely advised to contact Birmingham. resignation of John William Henry, Jackson's former colored porter, was read and accepted.
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Board of Police Commissioners
George E. Hill
James Kershaw
Birmingham
Hill
Garbutt
Edward J. Kiely
North End
Hurley
Kershaw
Mr. Kiely
Couchlin
Birminghan
John William Henry
Jackson
Barrymore Scion Born Amid Healthful News At Hyde Park
The report states Mrs Cult and her newborn were in admirable health after the birth of Ethel Barrymore's son. Ethel Barrymore and Mrs Colt wed on March 14 in Hyde Park Massachusetts. Barrymore's early stage career began in 1895 with Katherine in Independent Young Person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se West Thirty-ninth Street
Sai
Deer In City Streets Brought Down In New Haven
New Haven reports an unusual deer problem as a state game warden cautions boys and men not to throw rocks at deer in city streets. Last night a buck sought refuge in a downtown stable after being chased and injuring its leg and was killed by the warden. A few days earlier a deer had trampled a wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Clark
Yale Professor Defends Cook in Pole Claim Debate
Professor William H. Brewer of Yale expresses cautious support for Dr. Frederick Cook amid the pole and McKinley expedition disputes. He asserts Cook may be truthful until proven a liar, cites personal familiarity with Cook, and recalls mountaineering observations to contextualize the contested claims. He notes Copenhagen’s fair handling and doubts public opinion will sway findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Brewer
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Frederick Cook
North Pole
Dr. Cook
Prof. Brewer
Cook
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Brewer
Mt. McKinley
Barri
Iar
Aho
Mt. St. Elias
Mhountain
Harriman
Mom
Sierras
Mt. Brewer
Mt. Whitney
United States
Alaska
Clarence King
King
King Mt. Itney
Iseo
No Case On Record Cough Remedy Claim
The ad claims there is no case of a cough from cnid leading to pneumonia or consumption after using Foley's Honey and Tar, promising quick relief and a safe cure without opiates. It warns to refuse any but genuine Foley's Honey and Tar sold by F B Brill and Gurts as local agents.
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Foley
F.B. Brill and
ACARD
F. B Brit
Curtis Pharmacy
Ballinger Criticized Over Cunningham Coal Claim Controversy
Collier's Weekly will publish an answer to Secretary Ballinger's claim that the Cunningham case record explains away Gravis charges. The piece cites Frank Pierce ruling for the Cunninghams against the government and notes Ballinger’s prior testimony before the House committee on March 30, 1908.
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United Press
Washington
Ballinger
Collier's Weekly
Cunningham
Cuningham
Frank Pierce
Cunninghams
Committee of the House
Interior Department
Collier
Mr. Ballinger
United States
North American
Secretary of the Interior
Dre
Coal cases dominate testimony before Congress
The account describes Ballinger’s conduct before Congress, noting he avoided legal questions by deferring to the attorney general, torn between friendships with the Cunninghams and loyalty to the government. It portrays him as unable to decide and choosing to “turn his back and shut both eyes,” while coal cases became the toast of the proceedings.
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Congress
Social and Personal Notes From The City Society
Mr. George Wellington and family return from New Haven after leading a quiet social week. A surprise birthday party for M Farrell turned 18 at the home of his sister Mrs. George Byron on Harral avenue. Univer sity Club hosted a dinner and a series of lively gatherings. Bridgeport Club dance drew 50 couples. patrons included Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Ives, and several society figures. Promotional notices for Foley’s Honey and Tar appeared with local pharmacists named.
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M Farrell
George Byron
Harral Avenue
Ghastly Guillotining At French Bandit Murderer
Ri boulet the Bandit Murderer was guillotined at Mont Brison. The crowd surged and clashed with troops, two priests and the condemned man in procession. A jet of blood sprayed the front rank as the blade fell, inciting a frenzy. spectators fought to touch the blood and claim souvenirs amid chaotic scenes.
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United Press
Mont Brison
Department of Loire
France
Riboulet
Lawyers in Lively Tilt Quelled by State Police
In Plymouth town court Terryville December 1, Ralph Lambert and Louis Florilo were fined $25 on five liquor selling counts with $171.06 costs. The trial sparked a lively tilt between state and defense attorneys that required state police intervention.
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Terryville
Ralph Lambert
Louis Florilo
Plymouth
Frank Lalor in the Candy Shop Gala at Jackson's
Shriners present annual entertainment Monday at Jackson's featuring The Candy Shop musical by Chas. Dillingham. The show has a long Boston run from Tremont Theatre and a prior New York premiere at the Knickerbocker. George W. Hobart wrote the book and lyrics with John L. Golden composing. Box office for Shriner ticket exchange opens next Wednesday at 9 a.m.
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Jackson's
Shriners
Chas. Dillingham
Boston
Frank Lalor
New York
Knickerbocker Theatre
George W. Hobart
John L. Golden
Elsie Janis
Hayden
East Side and West Side News Roundup From City Ledger
A local politician jokes with the mayor about appointments at a public gathering. The oyster ground commission, unpaid and dormant for years, figures in the chatter. A street bridge claim spans anecdote and dare, with a ten dollar bet offered for a repeat crossing. Snare & Trieste Co. expects completion of its Congress street bridge work by late February 1910, excluding approaches and sidewalks. Harbor data show record coal and lumber shipments, suggesting city wharf revenue gains if ownership and lease terms change. A Black Rock wharf owner profited from city unloading cracked stone. Observer. Want 408. cent a word.
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Oyster Ground Commission
Snare & Trieste Co
Congress Street
Frm
Black Rock
Observer
Norwalk Artillery Consolidation Ordered
Two Norwalk Coast Artillery Corps units, the Seventh and Sixth, are ordered to consolidate under the adjutant general. The Seventh transfers its personnel and the discharge of listed members is set for December 15, 1909. First Lieutenant Howard N. Godfrey is relieved and placed on the unassigned list. Norwalk will also host a Naval Militia detachment of up to thirty five, attached to the Third Division. The Naval Militia commander may detail required officers for duty with the detachment.
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Norwalk
Seventh
Sixth Coast Artillery Corps
Adjutant General
Enth
Howard N. Godfrey
Coast Artillery Corps
Naval Militia
Tlon
Harmon on Trial for Murder of His Sweetheart
Boston, Dec. 1. James M. Harmon faces an emotional sanity defense after shooting and killing his sweetheart Maude Hartley in Sumerville. Two weeks to hear Harmon's witnesses while the government presents its case. Dr Rebecca Anna Hartley, mother of the slain girl, testified amid sobs about Harmon's alleged debauch leading to the killing. The defense plans to show eccentricity since childhood. The state seeks a verdict of deliberate and premeditated murder. England imported 2,167,280,000 eggs for home consumption last year.
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United Press
Boston
James M. Harmon
Maude Hartley
Summerville
Harmon
Rebecca Anna Hartley
Riera ES
Teeth Transformation Offer by Dr Moscovitz
An early dental advert promises painless procedures and expert care at low rates. It urges readers to attend a free examination and promises teeth that will “do their full duty.” Located at 104% Main Street opposite Howland's, Dr Moscovitz presents himself as a trusted dental surgeon.
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Dr. Moscovitz
Main Street
Howland’s
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Money Back
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Reliabie
S Me
Klines
Wear State Library
CONN
Federation OF Protestant Church
Cees
Cyrus Pharmacy
Beiriela Av
Cor, Courtiana
Board
Kiely
Ethel Barrymore
Explorer Cook
the People’s Rights
E.H. Dillon & GO
Mis
Rue ST. Cecile
Paris
George Wellington
Gertrude
Universy Club
H. T. Moore
Charles E. Gregory S. Bryan
James G. Tenanans
H. D. Powell
Dr. T. L. Ellis
John B. Schenck
Bronson M. Warren
David 5. Day
William T. Haviland
Bridgeport
F. J. Adams
Fred D. Ives
Wilmot F. Hercher
Effie Et Christie
Will'am E. Primrose
William M. Deichler
E. R. MacKinnon
L. E. Huber
A. Hugo
F. B. Brill and
New Street
Saat
Smith-Murray CO
Noar’s Ark
Henty
Black Beauty
Hans Brinker
Helen
Miss Southwark
Mrs. Meade
Magnolia
Oliver Optic
Mayne Reid
Cooper
Castleman
Verne
Marryatt
Alger
Bonehill
Little Minister
Robnson Crusoe
First Violin
The
Wide Wide Wind
Evangel Inc
Elsie Dinsmore
Smith-Murray
Sam Harris
Harris Suit Shop
Fairfield Avenue
Water Street
Union Hotel
Euseen Devon Pieris
Fakreli
England
Frank Jacoby
Main St. Opp
Stratfield
Henry W. Loomis
Goffe Street
E. H. Dien
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