East Side wins strong protective contract on garbage deal
The East Side committee secured a contract proposal mirroring the Wheelwright protections with an added citizen remedy clause. The Board of Health, in executive session, approved all protections except a 200 yard odor limit tied to raw garbage. Fischer’s stance remains unsettled as a 5 PM meeting was planned.
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Abso
Fischer
East Side
Board of Health
Police and Charities
George E. Ober
Thomas M. Cullinan
Stiles Judson, Jr
David Day
A. M
Bridgeport By- Products Company
Wheelwright
Mr. Judson
Charles S. Wheelwright
West End
Eelwright
Glover trial in Cambridge court tests motive and alibi
In Cambridge Massachusetts Hattie Le Blanc and Mrs Lillian Glover face murder charges in the death of Clarence F Glover. Johnson argues Mrs Glover had motive and means to kill, while Mrs Glover testifies she found Hattie with the victim and identifies the murder weapon as hers.
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United Press
Cambridge
Mass
Hattie le Blanc
Lillian M. Glover
Clarence F. Glover
East Cambridge
Hattie
Johnson
Dr. Cousens
Glover
Suspected chicken thieves found living in luxury hobos camps
Police discover three well furnished camps in the overgrown Alexander Leverity farm area near Success Hill and Lakeview Home while probing a chicken theft wave. Two men, John Karoski and Andrew Huda, were detained as vagrants after a fire-lit reconnaissance by Patrolmen Flood and Dempsey. No theft evidence found. police suspect any loot was burned. Karoski, six feet tall, has prior burglary arrests and claimed Water Street lodging. Further raids on outer home camps expected.
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Alexander Leverty
Success Hill
Lakeview Home
Birmingham
Flood
Dempsey
John Karoski
Water Street
Andrew Huda
Naugatuck
Karoski
Plan to Name Assistant to School Agent
The Board of Education discusses creating a new office labeled assistant agent. They feel Agent David Ginand has too much work. Ginand said he does not need an assistant but the school enumeration occupies two months, hoping duties could be reassigned. He would not welcome an assistant.
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Board of Education
Assistad
David Ginand
Ginand
Kaiser Not a Teetotaler Says Kaisers Attitude
Berlin reports that Kaiser Wilhelm rejects teetotalism as impracticable for the army and navy. He dislikes excess drinking but opposes enforced abstinence and remains hostile to both teetotalism and alcoholism, instructing press to reflect a balanced stance.
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Unite Press
Berlin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Army
Navy
Waiser
Fatal Dallas fire cripples crew amid drought
In Dallas a woman and two city firemen were struck by a hose truck and likely fatally injured as drought reduced water pressure. The blaze destroyed or damaged 36 dwellings and the Buell Planing Mills plant, with five hours of flames across two blocks. The fire started at the Buell works and cause remains undetermined.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
Dee. i
Buell Planing Mills Company
Buelle Works
Princess Helen Taft Presented to Society in White House East Room
Washington December 1 Princess Helen Taft daughter of President Taft was formally presented at a White House reception in the East room this afternoon. The President briefly joined tea and welcomed the assemblage. Miles Taft becomes the fourth Taft son or daughter to be presented, following Nellie Grant and Alice and Ethel Roosevelt in prior White House society presentations.
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Washington
Dev
Helen
White Henge
Taft
Miles Taft
White Hall
Misa Nellie Grant
Alice
Ethel Roosevelt
Will Kershaw Return as Mayor in 14 Committee Shuffle
A morning question asks if Police Commissioner James H. Kershaw will return. The mayor declines to reveal plans for January as he compiles 14 aldermanic committees. With 16 Democrats and only eight Republicans, he must stretch to provide minority representation on some committees.
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Wil
James H. Kershaw
Father May Go Free If Sane In Chicago Case
William Muetsch, thrice tried for killing his two daughters Gertrude and Jennie, may be freed if a physician finds him sane. After two prior trials ended in death sentences and periods in an asylum, a third jury declared him sane and acquitted. Judge Kavanaugh ordered return to jail for psychiatric examination to decide if he will be released or recommitted.
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United Press
Chicago
Gertrude
Jennie
William Muetsch
Muetsch
Kavanaugh
Muetscch
Knights Templars and Wives to Attend Ball in New York
Sir Knights of Hamilton commandery along with their wives will travel by 4 14 train on December 8 to attend Columbia Commandery No 1 of New Yorks anniversary celebration at the Hotel Astor. A reception for the grand master of the Grand Encampment will be held, with a ball to conclude the evening. Knights will be guests of the New York commandery beyond hotel and travel costs.
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Knights of Hamilton
Knights Templar
Ridgeport
Columbia
Commu Piers No. 1
New York
Hotel Astor
United States
Astor
Loural Knights
Comene Tare
Great Cross on Spire to Shine Forth at St Patrick’s
St Patrick’s Church will light an 8 ft granite cross atop its 184 ft spire, the first American church to feature an illuminated spire. The cross weighs 1,600 pounds and will beam a beacon visible across Long Island Sound on feast days and stately events, with lights forming the cross and marking Christmas Easter and other holy days.
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St. Patrick's
America
J. B. Nihill
Montreal
Long Island Sound
Nihill
Wanted Here for Theft Taken in Metropolis
Giuseppe Pelegrino, a fugitive from justice, is held in New York City after a theft at Mrs. Innella's home last week. A $230 diamond ring and a costly gold watch were stolen. Pelegrino kept a closet key to obtain change for a grocer, then fled. Detective Fox secured hold pending requisition and located the loot. Pelegrino, a seven year Sing Sing inmate, was traced after a letter to Mrs. Spinnella.
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Giuseppe Pelegrino
Tessie Spinnella
Main Street
New York City
Innella
Peegrino
Ring
Pellegrino
Sing Sing
Mayor plans publicity bureau to advertise Bridgeport
Mayor E T Buckingham announces a plan to form a city publicity bureau to promote Bridgeport at no cost. He will convene leaders from the Board of Trade, Business Men's Association, and Manufacturers' Association to discuss advertising the city as an ideal place for living and for locating factories.
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Massachusetts
E. T. Buckingham
Bridgeport
Board of Trade
Business Men's Association
Manufacturers’ Association
Defense scores in murder trial in Louisville case
In Louisville on December 1, defendant Joseph Wendling, accused of murdering 93-year-old Alma Kellner, gained a point in his defense as Benedict Thomas, the church janitor, testified he found a glove identical to Kellner’s in the church basement. Father Schumann said a odor from the furnace area coincided with reports of remains being burned, but Wendling claimed he was burning rags.
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United Press
Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Benedict Thomas
Wendling
Father Schumann
Thunderbolts to Meet Thomaston in Steeplechase Clash
The Annex football team of New Haven avoids intercity disputes and the Thunderbolts prepare to face Thomaston at Steeplechase on Sunday. Thomaston is the only squad to beat the Thunderbolts this season, 5-0 in the debut. A notice also advertises a rental and local cafe offerings.
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New Haven
Thunderbolts
Thomaston
Choir Boys Wanted for St John s Church
Unclassified notice seeking choir boys for St John s Church to apply at the Chapel Saturday at 9 am. Also includes miscellaneous sale and rental notices for horses, furs, puppies, pianos, and storage space with local contact details.
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St John's Church
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Dial & Lee
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Conn
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Newtown
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E. Main St
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Wall St
Po. O. Box
Eagles
Seaside Circle
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Acora No. 1
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