Drugged Culprit Hanged After Bewildering Trial in Delaware Jail
Special from United Press. Fred G Rosena, condemned murderer, was executed in the Newcastle jail yard at 10:14 after being drugged with whiskey to induce sleep. He mounted the scaffold with final words, declared his US citizenship and revenge thoughts, received last rites from Father De Mitta, and died within minutes as attendants tried awakening him with whiskey, water, and ice baths.
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United Press
Newcastle
Fred G Rosena
United States
Gam
Geeta Bareroom
Dr. Norris
Strych
Rosena
Father de Mitta
Fred
Baines
Commons Vote Sparks Constitutional Clash Over Lords
Premier Asquith denounced the Lords for rejecting the budget as a grave constitutional usurpation. He warned of reimposing taxes and restabilizing duties if the new Parliament does not uphold traditional rights. The vote followed a tense day of debate as crowds cheered. The coming general election date was set for January 5 with formal measures to be completed ahead of the vote.
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Asquith
Moon
House of Lords
England
Baden
Shooting Quest to be Abandoned
Amato was shot in his restaurant on Union Street on November 19. Authorities say the shooting remains unsolved and the case may be abandoned. a recent inquiry offered little progress as investigators seek new leads.
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Cate Eer
Alphonse
Anonss
de Ss
Amato
Union ‘Street
Celebrates Ninetieth Birth Anniversary of D T Conger
D T Conger of 1329 Noble Avenue will celebrate his 90th birthday. Friends send congratulations as he reflects on 20 years in Bridgeport street sprinkling and remaining active. He has four children, one in New Haven, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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D. T. Conger
Noble Avenue
Mr. Conger
Bridgeport
Pocehary
Conger
New Haven
Clergy Conduct Funeral Service At St Michael’s Cemetery
Curran served as sub-deacon Rev Pather Nihill paid tribute to the deceased Floral offerings were handsome Pall bearers Henry Clampett John M Donnel ly Hugh Smith Edward E Haw Dennis Murphy Michael J Rev Father Nihill and Rev Fitzpatrick accompanied the procession to St Michael’s cemetery
Boiler explosion prompts coroner inquest for Clifford Wilson report
Coroner's inquest opens this afternoon to investigate the boiler explosion at Radcliffe Bros. A deputy testifies as evidence is gathered on the incident. The blast caused extensive damage and raised questions about the boiler's condition and safety measures.
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Clifford B. Wilson
Joseph Deputia
Radcliffe Bros. Ind
Angry barber with loaded pistol threatens employer
James Martin a barber at 26 Lexington Avenue allegedly threatened former employer Antonio Pettl at 1647 Main Street. Patrolman Corrigan arrested Martin after finding a loaded pistol on him in Pettl’s shop. Police sent his description to New Jersey, where he is believed wanted for complicity in a shooting.
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James Martin
L .Exington Avenue
Antonio Pettl
Main Street
Corrigan
Martin
Pettis
Pett
Petti
Corrigan Wee
Connealers
New Jersey
Woman Taken to Lakeview Home After Sudden Episode
Mary Donnigan Nolan was sent to Lakeview Home today after an apparent mental episode. Patrick Nolan said she awoke screaming last night and then fled. He was picked up by a officer last night and sheltered at the police station.
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Mary Donnigan-Nolan
Lakeview
Patrick Nolan
Police Sinis
Rivercliffe land sale sought by court action
John E. of Rockville owner of Riviff seeks to compel sale of a 160 acre Rivercliffe tract across Wimade Washington famed for German Day picnics. Other owners Granville Goodsell and Stiles E. Goodsell of G W Goodsell & Son oppose the sale, claiming four fifths jointly. Property includes a dwelling and several outbuildings.
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John E
Rockville
Part
Riviff
Washington
Granville
Stiles E. Goodsell
G. W. Goodsell & Son
Himself
Granville Goodsell
Greek Letter Groups Hold Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
Greek Letter Girls hosted a turkey dinner for Theta Beta Nu at Miss Marie Hurliman’s Fevere street home. Attendees included Misses Hurliman Hubbard Fischer Metcalf Jones Barker Wright and Messrs Woodhull Flinn Van Heusen Burgess Osborne Worthey. The event featured decor in maroon and gray and mutual toasts. The Royal Social Club held its first moonlight dance of the season with Bentley’s orchestra providing 18 numbers and about 20 attendees.
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Tau Beta Phi Sorority
Theta Beta Nu
Marie Hurliman
Fevere Street
Anna Hubbard
Emily Fischer
Lottie Metcalf
Hazel Jones
Stella Barker
Mabel Wright
Ralph Wood
Royal Social Club
Bentley
Orchestra Fur
Switchmen Strike Could Halt Most U S Rail Lines
St Paul December 2 A nationwide rail strike threat from the Switchmen's Union of North America pits labor against the American Railway Association over shipments into Twin Cities. Hawley declares it a Northwestern district fight with looming widespread action if strikebreakers are used. Industrial paralysis already affects Duluth Superior and several northwest cities as thousands face layoffs and freight movement stalls awaiting resolution.
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United Press
St. Paul
United States
Switchmen's Union of North America
American Railroad Association
Twin Cities
Eastern
Hawley
Switchmen's Union
American Federation of Labor
Duluth
Northwest
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Superior
Ile
Grave danger of strike spreading to Chicago
Chicago December 2 grave danger looms that the switchmen strike will spread from Minneapolis to Chicago and other rail hubs. The General Managers committee in the west faces a hostile mood as switchmen press for urgent meetings with sub committees. The switchmen union, which controls several Chicago rail routes, seeks action while the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen remains uninvolved pending a broader wage scale conference with 21 railroads.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Atrike
General Managers Committee
West
Switchmen’s Union of North America
L G. Rawn
Geveral
Switchmen’s Union
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Two Warships Ordered to Nicaragua Waters by Uncle Sam
Washington reports two extra warships, the Al Dany and the Yorktown, are now at Magdalena Bay and bound for Corinto, Nicaragua. The force increases by about four hundred sailors as tensions rise over Zelaya’s fate amid possible stops at the Bay of Fonsica. Knox is expected to name Zelaya’s successor.
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Uncle Sam
Nicaraguan
United Press
Washington
al- Dany
Yorktown
Magdalena Bay
Corinto
Pacific
Nicaragua
Central America
Bay of
Fonsica
Honduras
Nicara
Gua
Zelaya
Albany
Presid
Knox
Altschul
Als Zelaya
United States
False Alarm Sends Police to Milford in Murder Search
Detectives update on the escapee killer of John Hackett, stabbed Tuesday by Antonio Marcone of Gi Steuben Street and died yesterday. Autopsy by Medical Examiner Downs, on Hackett, found kidney penetration. Authorities believe Marcone will be captured soon. a false alarm sent patrols to Milford. Deputy Sheriff Richards probes Italians for information, noting Marcone’s Black Hand ties. Marcone’s sister in city, now in Italy, linked to Calabrian origins. Sheriff to offer reward. Italian special policemen未 volunteered. efforts focus on detention of boarding mistress linked to Marcone.
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John Hackett
Antonio Marcone
Gi Steuben Street
John Bonazal
Marcone
Milford
Frank Virelli
Virelli
Hackett
F. * Downs
Arnold
Louis Richards
Italy
Calabria
Black Hand
Birmingham
Oren
Sidney E. Hawley
Casey and Hurley sue McFarland Brothers in Superior Court
In a Superior court session before Judge Lucien F Burpee the case Casey and Hurley versus McFarland Brothers was heard The dispute centers on a disputed bill of 550 for labor and for building work in West End with charges over contract price and alleged overcharges for labor Also appearing are notices and classified items including employment ads and notices of rental properties and a funeral gathering announcement
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Lucien F. Burpee
Casey & Hurley
McFarland Brothers
West End
SOMFORT CORN PLASTERS AND PIANO OFFERS IN ADS
Classified notices list corn plasters cornet lessons and a piano sale. Includes L Adrian Vernon address 6 Ann Street mentions Wheeler & Wilson Band, listings for flat rentals at Newfield and Ford Avenues, Teacone at 1126 Main St, Wittstein's Jewelry, multiple pianos with prices 16 and 175, and The M Steinert & Sons Co 915 Main St. Also Boston sewing machine adoption of New Home model at 243 State St and Bridgeport No. 20 L A of M meeting notice.
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L. Ad
Rian Vernon
Wheeler & Wilson
Ann Street
Newfield Avenue
Ford Avenue
Main St
Wittstein
Jastiitn
Steinerts
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Boston
A. Com
New Home
State St
Iain
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Commons
Rivercliffe
Goodsells
Theta Beta Nus
Revere Street
Duncans
Zélaya
Managua
Ted
Sue McFarland Brothers
Mansfield
Tetro
L. G Garand
Calathe Eam
Benham Avenue
Park Avenue
Enquirers
T. L. Lalley
Wood Ave
D. Ste
Fulton Street
Pratt
Stratford Ave
Stratford
Staples
State Street
Jas. Feeley
J. A. Pease
Meigs Bide
Notary Public
Sears
Warner Building
Patrick Day
Thos. McHugh
Pres
T. B. McMahon
Sec
Catherine Downey
Somfort
M. Steinert & Sons
L. CG
Dial & Lee Music Co
Cannon St
Angelus
Field Avenue
L. Miller
Folding Mattress Co
Bridgeport No. 20
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