Rickard and Gleason Plan Richest Fight in World History
Hoboken December reports Tex Rickard and Sack Gleason arranging the Jeffries Johnson bout with a guaranteed purse of 101000 and 66 2 3 percent of the receipts. Agreement aims for Nevada or California venues with a final meeting set for 11 o'clock tomorrow.
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Rickard
Gleason
United Press
Hoboken
Tex Rickard
Sack Gleason
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Nevada
California
San Francisco
Rickard Greason
Little
Johnson
Graney
Bob End
Naeto
Jack Gleason
Richard
McCarey
Rght
McCarge
Cen Mate Rece
Santen
Death notices and funeral details from 1909 city listings
A cluster of obituaries and funeral notices dated December 1909, listing several individuals: Cc Summers widow of William Ball aged 77 years 10 months 3 days, J Hayes aged 23, and multiple invitations to services from various addresses including Myrtle Avenue and Kanistan Avenue. Burial plans mention St Michael's Cemetery and Sacred Heart parish. Other notices reference Terry, Pat Penents, Hackett aged 18, and Mary or Marys at St Marys with times and mass details. Several memorials note interments and processions with church services and street addresses for the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
This City
Cc Summers
William Ball
J. Hayes
Pims
St. Michael's Cemetery
Terry
Kanistan Avenue
Age City
Pat- Penents
Myrtle Avenue
St. Michael's
Ceme Hackett
Bin
Asion Avenue
St. Mary's
Pane Street
Stamford
James i
Witton
George P Pn
Tecknonville
John of
Shelton
of Burrall W. Denalow
Winsted
Mecerthy
Newark Woman to Be Tried for Husband's Death
In Newark on December 6 the state will demand answers from Mrs. Mary Jane Wilhelm regarding the death of her husband Frank Wilhelm, a Newark contractor. He was shot the night of February 1, with witnesses placing the event around 6 PM. A NY woman and two children later surfaced claiming Wilhelm as husband and father, seeking a $10,000 life insurance payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Femlene
Mary Jane Wilhelm
Frank Wilhelm
Wilhem
Wilhelm
Mere Jane Wilhelm
Virelli Faces Those Accused of Aiding Marcone
Tony Marcone boarded with Mr and Mrs Bogazzi of Hallett street and another boarder when they appeared before Sheriff Hawley declaring they had not seen the missing slayer since noon prior to his assault on John Hackett. State Policeman Virell maintained.
Wire hits Drakeman knocked from train in Thomaston
Severe accident report from Thomaston notes Gething struck by a hanging telephone wire while aboard a freight train. He sustained a fracture in the right arm, a compound fracture in the left arm, and facial bruising. Noncritical but hospitalized. Gethins, about 42, of 227 West Water Street, New Haven, married. REDDING. Redding officials schedule a 2 PM Saturday meeting December 4 at the town house to consider bids for the Putnam Park road extension.
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Thometon
Gething
Thomaston
Gethins
West Water Street
New Haven
Redding
Putnam Park Road
Large East Bridgeport Realty Deed Records Historic 5000 Loan
A quit claim deed from Pee-Pie’s Savings Bank to L. F. Curtis, druggist, records a $5,000 mortgage payoff on property in East Bridgeport. The deal encompasses extensive parcels along Boston avenue Huntington road Willow street Locust street Noble avenue Palm and Rose streets, marking the city’s largest recent real estate transaction.
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Nto
Pee- Pie's Savings Bank
L. F. Curtis
East Bridgeport
Boston Avenue
Huntington Road
Palm Reet
Rose Street
Shriners Occupy Boxes at The Candy Shop
Shriners to occupy boxes at The Candy Shop for upcoming event. Attendees include E. T. Buckingham and party, Mrs. Belle B, Tena J. Matthews, Becca Temple imperial entourage, Hena ser Jr. and party, Henry J. ley and party, and John J. an party. Public seat sales start tomorrow at the theater with a souvenir program and special restaurant arrangements at Stratfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
E. T
Rumors of Marcone’s Capture Sweep Towns
Reports spread that Tony MarcOne, sought for the slaying of John Hackett, had been captured. A man matching the missing fugitive was seen in Milford and similar stories reached Derby Naugatuck Junction and East Side. Authorities continued the manhunt with no solid lead as evening arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Marcone
John Hackett
Milford
Derby
Naugatuck Junction
Committee to Review City Electric Light Costs
A special committee named by the Common Council will study United Illuminating Company’s offer to reduce city electric light prices. It will likely determine whether to proceed further with the investigation or present a formal recommendation.
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Common Council
United Illuminating Company
City Officials Invited to Hunt for Br'er Rabbit
Collector John M. Donnelly plans a city hunting party to exterminate rabbits spotted along the line where a small fare is kept. Lawrence J. Gill prepares invitations for city employees and Pin Head Association members with prized hunting dogs. Chief Joseph Eroehr and fire department members will attend at Mr. Donnelly’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Gill
Pant
Kelly
Hell
Pin Head Association
Ninth District
Christ. K
Donnelly
Joseph Eroehr
Ee Fire Department
Head blown off by dynamite at farm well
Special from United Press reports Isham Evlis a 50 year old colored man was killed when a stick of dynamite in a farm well near Norwich prematurely exploded. Farmhand Johnson in the well escaped with minor injuries. Also a man named August Lasure was struck by a train near Pallbrooke and is not expected to survive. Local fish market ad notes arrival of 500 gallons of fresh escal tops and a broad selection of seafood at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Business Men's Association
United Press
Danbury
Anitew R. Leon
Waterloo
Hotel Greene
Businessmen’s Association
Jones
Norwich
James Hewitt
Isham Evlis
Johnson
Winsted
Lasure
New Tate Line
Pallbrooke
W. D. Cook and Son
W. BS. Cook
Uncle Sam Joins Warships to Nicaraguan Waters
Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties prompting U S naval action as two more warships head toward Central American waters. Zelaya’s envoys face US moves amid divided local reaction in Philadelphia where marines from Norfolk arrive aboard ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Nicaraguan
Fragmentary U Press item mentions E-Trane crash near Pine Meadow
A fragmented note from U Press Winsted December reports an incident involving an E-Trane near Pine Meadow. No one was in dured. Further details are unreadable in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. Press. Winsted
Hatters Hold Conference On Post Strike Business
Danbury December 2—executive board and advisory committee of the United Haters of America and local hat manufacturers meet to review odds and ends of the hatters strike that ended last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vunmea Rress
Danbury
United Haters of America
Hat Manufacturers Association
Cannon Grange to Hold Officers Meeting Next Thursday
Nelson Hurlbutt hosted several young friends on Thursday as families and neighbors gathered. A missionary program at M. B. church supported forest missions. Various visitors and Thanksgiving gatherings are noted across Wilton and Gregory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Hurlbutt
Harriet Allee
M. B. Church
Forest Missions
Davis
Josephine
Libbie Kaynes
Wilton
Mur
Mra
Theodore Carter
Ann of Officers
Cannon Grange
Godfrey
Prieeen
Wee One
Benjamin
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Elsie Sackmann
George Foster
Congo
Pesesé
Ater
Wholesale Prices For Poultry And Produce Items
A fragmented market listing shows wholesale prices for geese, pigeons, broilers, chickens, ducks, and guineas with varied per pair and per dozen rates. It also lists vegetables like potatoes, onions, cabbage, celery, cauliflower, squash, turnips, and watercress with assorted bundle or bag prices. Nuts, honey, and miscellaneous items are included alongside an advertisement for a remedy claiming kidney and bladder benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Istana
Maine
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Tom McCarey
McCareyan
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Eut
Wisk Horan & Son Florists
Wjohn Beck & Son
Main ST. Tel
Hawkins Stratfield Building
Virelli
Marcone
Wire
Drakeman
On’s Book Shop
Main Street
Shriners
Tinted
Hunton
W. Va
Releigh
Brit Medlin
Medlin
Lulu Wicklin
Dick Pace
Rh . Medlin
Klin
Pace
Washington
Zelaya
Altschul
Jaya
State Department
Age
Knox
Oficaragua
Philadelphia
Nicaragua
Norfolk Navy Yard
Boston Navy Yard
Atecoe Prairie
Hatters
Foler
Jis Nat
Brill
Itaret
Niowland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
New York
Bridgeport
Carey
Young Met
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