Army engineers seek 67 million for rivers and harbors
Washington reports Brig. General W H Bixby submitted estimates to Congress totaling about 67 million dollars for river and harbor improvements. The Ohio river channel gets 5 million, plus 7 million more for Ohio projects. a six million line funds the Mississippi River work. Connecticut items include Thames river 12 thousand, Connecticut river below Hartford 75 thousand, Duck Island harbor 140 thousand, New Haven harbor 10 thousand, West river included, and Housatonic river 20 thousand with specific breakwater funding unchanged.
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Washington
Congress
W. H. Bixby
Army Engineers
Ohio River
Misriver Committee
Connecticut
Thames River
Connecticut River
Hartford
Harbor of Refuge
Duck Island
New Haven
West River
Housatonic River
Not Guilty Plea Entered For Boy Murderer Hickey
In Buffalo the boy killer Hickey entered a not guilty plea before Judge Brown in the criminal branch. A trial date was set for Monday, December 15, with bail fixed at the fee for Hickey. The crowded courtroom included George Josephs, father of a boy involved, as Hickey prepared for trial amid tense scenes.
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Buffalo
George Josephs
Lackeawansa
Hickey
Sarna
Jal
Obituary notices and funeral details from 1912 city listings
Multiple death notices and funeral details dated December 1912. Entries name George IT aged 94 with service at his son's residence, George Murphy funeral from Catherine Street, and other obituaries for Lyman, Catherine, Isy Smith, with church and interment details at St Rose’s St Patrick’s St Michael’s and Lakeview Cemeteries, plus addresses and service times in this city.
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Bear
George IT
Charles T
Surial
Mountain
George Murphy
Cath Catherine Street
St Btrick’s Church
St.ee Ae Newtown
Sohn ‘Oran
Newtown
St Rose's Church
Smith
Isy
William Smith
Barnum Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Senate Opens With Brief Session on Dec 2
The opening day proceedings show 66 senators present as Gallinger declares quorum and Bacon presides. President Taft awaits Congress as Cullom and Martin named to a joint committee. deaths of Sherman Heyburn Rivera noted. Cannon honors Sherman. House completes business in 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
Bacon
Sher- Man
New Hampshire
House
Cullom
Illinois
Taft
Congress
Martin
Laenaien Root
Sherman
Heyburn
Works
Jones
House of Representatives
Coudep
Clark
Mann
Cox
Ohio
Sulger
New York
Underwood
Eee
Ac Orate Cassioat
Schours T. Morgan
New Jersey
Hughes
George €. Scott
Towa
Hubbard
E. A. Merritt
Nw York
Maltby
Rayner
Tucker
Rhode Island
Cornell
C. P. Anderson
Cannon
Mann and Johnson
Kentucky
Henry Gibbs dies of heart failure driver of first horse car
Henry M. Gibbs longtime Bridgeport transit worker died Saturday at 666 Shelton Street from heart disease. He drove the first horse car and later served 25 years as a Singer Company watchman. Funeral held this afternoon with Rev. Frank C. Rideout officiating. burial in Park Cemetery.
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Henry M. Gibbs
Bridgeport
Shelton Street
Mr. Gibbs
Lashar
Washinton Avenue
Clinton Avenue
State Street
Gibbs
Commany
Frank C. Rideout
Park Cemetery
Estate of George Stumpf Probate Claim Notice
Court in Bridgeport limits six months from November 15 1912 for creditors to exhibit claims against George Stumpf late of Bridgeport deceased. Those failing to present properly attested accounts will be debarred from recovery. Creditors urged to pay indebtedness to Alfred Griesinger administrator.
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Necticut
Dridgeport
George Stumpf
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Alfred Griesinger
Supreme Court blocks Kansas corporation filing law
Washington dispatch reports the U S Supreme Court held Kansas's corporation regulation invalid as applied to out of state firms, based on interstate commerce limits, in a Bucks Stove & Range Co suit. The court also upheld South Dakota style penalties in another case, adjourned without ruling on coal trust or railroad rate suits.
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Washington
Kansas
Capitol
Supreme Court of the United States
Bucks Stove & Range Co
St. Louis
Harlan
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Man Hussey Murder Victim Found With Fractured Skull
New London Dec 2 The man who died in the local police station from a fractured skull is Alonzo D Hussey of Providence R I brother of the head of Providence detectives An autopsy shows death from blows with an instrument by unknown persons The coroner calls it a murder He was arrested Sunday night initially thought intoxicated He carried 196 44 and had over 500 dollars when last seen in Providence Friday
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New London
Alonzo D. Hussey
Providence
R. L
Hussey
Buonomo Sealed Lips In Murder Case at Stratford
The state police argue the Jennie Cavalieri killing was premeditated as Buonomo and four men fled to New York after the body was found. At arraignment Judge Charles H Peck heard testimony from county and Shelton officers detailing arrests, captures, and the pistol identified as Buonomo’s.
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Putney Burying Ground
Buonomo
Bridgeport
Jennie Cavalieri
Cavalieri
New York City
Charles H Peck
Stratford
John J. Williams
Frank Virelili
Rowe Wheeler
Charles E. Stagg
William Bcogswell
M. D
Charles H. Welles
Allen Jennings
Allen Judson
Stratford Constabulary
William P. Robbins
E. I. Barnes
Shelton
William P. Hall
Pezzichemi
South Avenue
William P
H. 1M
Booth
Mr. Lewis
Judson
Bucmomo
Virelli
Armistice Terms Discussed In Constantinople
Constantinople Dec 2 The Protocol for a 14 day armistice is likely to be signed Tuesday after the Greek envoy sought 48 hours to consult his government. Provisions indicate the armistice covers all European Turkey lasts 14 days allows Turkish replenishment of besieged Adrianople Scutari forts, keeps forces in place, and requires 48 hours notice to resume hostilities. The government opposes reopening public schools today.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Adrianopie
Scutari
Engineer Finch Missing From Crane Valve Train Crew
Frank B. Finch, 64, an engineer for Crane Valve Co s West End works, has been missing since Friday night. His wife, a trained nurse, resides at 604 Broad Street and has enlisted police assistance to locate him.
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Frank B. Finch
Crane Valve Co
West End
Broad Street
Tailored suits and overcoats at 16 50 limited offer
End of season sale to clear small fabric pieces allows making either suit or overcoat to measure for 16 50. Readers may choose cloth and style, with fit and finish guaranteed. No special conditions. prompt action urged to capitalize on limited stock.
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Howland
Men s sample pajamas and night shirts sale
Right aisle front shop offers men s sample sleepwear for winter use at deep discount as samples from Progressive makers clear up season stock. Night shirts in domet flannel feature roomy cuts and patterns, valued 75c to 1.65, while domet or French flannel pajamas fetch from 1.50 to 4, majority around 2 dollars.
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Sason
School system investigation funded by Howland Dry Goods
The Board of Education has found funds to start an investigation of the public school system. Superintendent Van Sickle will lead the effort in Springled schools, with costs expected between 1500 and 2000 dollars. The Board of Apportionment will be asked to include the amount in the spring budget.
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Board of Education
van Sickle
Board of Apportionment
Heavy Motor Truck Traps Driver in Garage Collision
R A Bluster a Naugatuck Ice Company chauffeur was pinned between two large motor trucks at the Ford Garage. He attempted to crank a truck without neutral, the units rolled together and against a rear wall. Two three inch projections likely saved him. Dr. J W Parker took him to Bridgeport hospital for observation of possible internal injuries.
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Dumas
Drec
R. A. Bluster
Naugatuck Ice Company
Ford
Blaster
J. W. Parker
Bridgeport Hospital
HoowLanp's Best Holiday Shopping Ready
HoowLanp's store is fully prepared for holiday shopping with a complete gathering of desirable gifts in delightful variety and abundant quantity. Shoppers can select at leisure, benefiting from ample merchandise and special service for a satisfying experience.
Silk sale offers unprecedented values at reduced prices
A downtown store promotes a massive silk sale with numerous fabrics listed at low prices. Showerproof foulards, messalines, satins, tub silks, and black taffetas are offered in varied colors and patterns. The ad touts factory stock, high quality, and substantial savings, urging customers to buy now before the stock moves.
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United States
New York
Copenhagen
Coating cloths resemble Persian lambskin in price list
The ad promotes fabrics that imitate Persian lambskin, seal plush, and chinchilla textiles with prices from 1.75 to 14 dollars per yard. It highlights furlike coatings for coats and for children, noting curls, luster, and varied finishes. Second flood.
Burglars Take Jewelry and Cash From 146 Willard Street
Jewelry valued in the hundreds of dollars and $60 in cash were stolen from Mrs. Mary Dimiatono's home at 146 Willard street when burglars broke a window last night. A typographical error in The Farmer misidentified the late Logan Co. president, Charles T. Logan, instead of John T. Logan, in funeral notice. Charles Logan, secretary of The Logan Bros. Co., is a surviving brother.
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Mary Dimiatono
Willard Street
Logan Bros. Co
Charles T. Logan
John T. Logan
Charles Logan
The
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Laurel
James Horan
Grove
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Pecumatte
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Connectios
Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
Finch
Fairfield Avenue
Idgeport
Conn
Howland Dry Goods CO
HoowLanp
Howland Dry Goods
Willard ST
Logan Bros
Joan T. Logan
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