Wireless operator awarded 12500 in privacy case over wreck film
John R. Binns, the wireless operator in the Republic Florida collision of 1909, is entitled to 12500 from Vitagraph for using his name in wreck films. The Appellate Division held the original 12500 verdict should stand, not reduced to 2500, citing a new statute to protect personal privacy rights and deter invasions.
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New York
John R. Binns
Republic
Florida
Vitagraph Company of America
Binns
Automobile registration renewals due by end of year 1911
Secretary of State announces auto owners must renew registrations by Dec 31 1911 at midnight to obtain new markers. Circulares explain filing, fees and methods. Dealers and liverymen face specific forms and agents. motorcycles pay 10 dollar fee and must carry markers. private vehicles receive green markers with white figures in 1912.
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Matthew H. Rogers
Secretary of State
Pivot dance barred by Chief Cowles in New Haven
New Haven December 2 Chief Cowles has issued a crackdown on dances licensing. Any license for a dance deemed pivot or grizzly bear will be revoked, and pivot dances will be removed from the program.
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Chief Cowles
New Haven
Mollans Shoe Store Promotes Footwear and Rubber Goods
The advertisement highlights Mollans at 1096 Main St offering fashionable winter shoes for women, misses, boys, and children with Red Cross footwear and Anatomik agency. It also markets rubber goods for sickrooms and home use, plus grips for winter colds with Oy Grippe Capsules and related warmth accessories from The Woman's Drug Store on State St.
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Mollan
Main St
Red Cross
W. K. Mollan
Mollan's
Gy State St. Tel
Alwaya Ie Effendunas
Witness says Lillian Graham used bad word
New York December trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad for shooting W E B Stokes continues as witnesses recount Gestures of secrecy and a threat to take poison. Miss Marian Brophy testifies Stokes wore common show clothes and that Graham allegedly uttered a strong insult.
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New York
W. EB. D. Stokes
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
Stokes
Marian Brophy
Ansonia
Show
Graham
Brophy
Miss Graham
Denver
Hande
Europe
Panther in Suffield Caught After Trap Harms Wild Cat
A panther weighing 65 pounds and four feet long was shot by Homer Austin near Hastings Hill in Suffield Connecticut after being trapped by a local farmer. Farmers had reported stock-killing by a wild animal for weeks and Austin planned for a wildcat but caught the panther instead. The skin was to be made into a rug.
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Suffield, Conn
Homer Austin
Hastings Hill
Austin
Brilliant Ball Honors Miss Warner at Bishop Home
A large social event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel W. Bishop honored Miss Margaret Warner. About 125 guests attended in a floral pink and green setting with Mrs. Bishop in coral satin and Miss Warner in white satin. Attendees included Yonkers and New York guests plus the Warner and Bishop families.
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Nathaniel W. Bishop
Margaret Warner
Park Avenue
Park Place
Ruth Everest
Yonkers
N. Y
Claire Brett
New York
Natalie Nelson
Detroit
Mich
Wary Cutler
Betty Clement
Bay City
George Peake
Donald Eddy
New Haven
Gilbert Shepherd
Hartford
Lawton Sargeant
George Horn
City
S. DeVer Warner
DeVer H. Warner
Henry A. Bishop
Spirit of Christmas Sale Promises Early Purchases
An advertisement invites shoppers to profit from early buys and presents a store display of jewelry, cut glass, silverware, and umbrellas. It highlights gifts for children, parents, and grandparents, urging customers to visit and place a small deposit to hold selections.
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Santa Claus
Washington Society Brims With Winter Burnish Amid Reform Debates
Washington society readies for a bright season as Congress returns with the Congressional Club set to elect officers in December and host White House receptions. A Parisian fashion view contrasts with American trends as women readers debate Reno divorce publicity provoking nationwide club protests targeting Nevada reform.
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Isabel Martin
Washington
Congress
Congressional Club
White House
Reno
Nevada
Chicago
Women’s Guild Tea at Mrs Beers Residence
The Women’s Guild of Christ P. E. church will host a tea and musical on Wednesday afternoon December 6 at Mrs. A. B. Beers 75 Fairfield avenue. Tea and refreshments served 2 30 to 5. Entertainment includes Miss Dorothy Beach singing Mrs William H. Comley Jr piano solos Helen Cowell fairy dance Miss Barbara Dubois whistling solos with Mrs Frederick Gara and Miss Clara Mix on piano.
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Women's Guild of Christ P. E. Church
A. B. Beers
Fairfield Avenue
Dorothy Beach
William H. Comley, Jr
Helen Cowell
Barbara Dubois
Frederick Gara
Clara Mix
Scottish Rite Masonry to Confer Sixth and Seventh Grades
DeWitt Clinton Lodge of Perfection plans Monday evening sessions to confer the sixth and seventh degrees of Scottish Rite Masonry with limited paraphernalia. A lunch will be served at the conclusion, and the event aims to engage all Scottish Rite Masons in attendance. New York reports mention social commentary about the figure linked to the former Mrs. Upton Sinclair, William Fuller, and a cited poet.
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DeWitt Clinton Lodge of Perfection
New York
Upton Sinclaff
William Fuller
Harry Kemp
Kansas
Doings In Local Fraternal Bodies
Local fraternal groups report activities with visits and rank conferrals. Dowdall Lodge No 40 plans a fraternal visit to Mithra Lodge on December 12 to confer the rank of Require. Bridgeport Conclave Of Heptasophs nominates officers for the upcoming election, with several memberships considered. Thanksgiving dances attract about 1200 at the 2 B and L Association, featuring Washington Glee Club performances. The BD A R board schedules a meeting December 4 at 43 Milne Street.
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Joseph Dowdall
No. 40
K.l At P
Mithra Lodge
Dowdall
New York
Phillip Wendell
Pithra Lodge
Bridgeport
Order of Heptasophs
Fairfield Avenue
Archon
C. A Clark
EB. F Davis
W. K. Stafford
J. J. Anderson
Sentinel
C. C. Clark
R. W. Cllntom
D. AR
The
BD. A. R
Potter Opposes Federal Mince Meat Labeling Stance
Dairy and Food Commissioner H F Potter disputes a U S Department of Agriculture labeling rule for mince meat. He supports glucose as wholesome and argues the board oversteps by excluding glucose from the mince mix despite official definitions and Dr. Harvey W Wiley's views.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Dairy and Food
H. F. Potter
Food and Dairy Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Potter
Wiley
Department
Federal Board Ia
Federal Board
Piano Tuning Services Offer Regular Maintenance Plans
Weirs years to keep a piano in good tune. Wissner Factory men promise reliable tuning results at regular charges. Estimates for refinishing repairs or yearly contract tuning available. Phone 2526.
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Wissner
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