City Court Case Summaries From Local Sessions
Reports from the city court describe multiple proceedings. William Benwear, age 26, convicted of alleged crime connected to a case at Park and North avenues, awaits further action. Walter Koeale was found in a poultry yard. hearing set for tomorrow on intoxication and theft charges. Byron Brown faces intoxication and theft charges with continued hearings. Thomas Brag, 18, heard trial without suspended sentence after failing to provide a consistent date.
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John Ported
Lakeview
Juder Frank
Whitler
Park Ani North
Evenies
Bf Wiliam Benwear
Umsound
Calhoun
P Pear
Louie Burman
van Verdag
T- Greene
Reservoir Avenue
Walter Koeale
Wederal Street
Wee
Howe
Jones
Byarik Brown
Howestram
Bridgeport Sanday
Thomas Brag
Buckeye Corn Growers On Way To Capital
Pitsburg, Lee, two special trains carrying Governor James M. Cox and about 2000 boys and girls set out from cornfields toward Washington and Philadelphia to celebrate Buckeye corn growth records and a state achievement. Supreme Court rules floating ferries in harbor areas must follow city regulations.
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Buckeye Corn
Pitsburg
Lee
James M.cox
Ween
Fon
Palladelpha
Buckeye
Gifts Of Flowers And Honors Mark City Council Meet
A crowded city council organization night saw all twenty four aldermen receiving elaborate gifts. Alderman Moran received a large chrysanthemum bouquet and wreaths while May or Wilson and City Clerk Robinson also were presented with floral tributes. Other gifts included a roll top teak for Primrose and gold fountain pens for several aldermen. The event featured speeches by local figures and gifts sent to homes by a motor truck after the meeting.
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Chamber of the Common Council
Alderman Moran
Democratic Caucus
Common Council
Metusals
Robinson
Wilson
Frank Braithwaite
Columbia Yacht Club
Walker
DeForest
Primrose
A. W. Comiey
Whitney
Dennis J. Kelly
Fred DeLaney
John J. O'Neill
St. Patrick
TITLED OFFICER HITS LAME MAN WITH HIS SABRE
Baron Von Forstner of Alsace confrontations with civilians escalated when he halted his company and wounded a lame shoemaker with a sabre in Zahern. Troops pursued a suspect as public outrage grew over the officer's action. The incident prompted calls for his immediate transfer.
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Zahern
Alsac
Ger
Lisut
Baron von Forstner
9Th Infantry
von Forstner
Hoctet
aMcer
Iermed Boldiere
Sulphur fumes used to flush out Mexican bandit Lopes
In Bingham Utah a mine is being burned with sulphur fumes at 4:30 pm to smoke out Ralph Lopes, a Mexican bandit who has killed five men in twelve days. Sheriff Smith halts further searches to mitigate risk. Deputies guard the Minute mine as fumes continue for 46 hours, with Lopes heard calling for his partner yesterday as investigators assess his fate.
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Bingham
Utah
Ralph Lopes
Smith
Lapes
Lopes
Julio Morano
Gas men meet at Philadelphia convention opens
The ninth annual convention of the National Commercial Gas Association opened in Philadelphia with nearly twenty thousand delegates in attendance. In Washington, Frank G. Burnham claims government payments totaling one million dollars for inventing waxed pain stamp books.
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Philadelphia
National Commercial Gas Association
Washington
Frank G. Burn
Ham
Millinery Clearance at Dillon's vl Store
Dillon's vl Store advertises a millinery clearance with trimmed dress hats priced from 1.48 to 4.98 and untrimmed felt hats at one quarter of former prices. French imported models are offered at less than half price, with items previously $10 to $50 now half price.
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Dillon’s. Vl
Miss Kings Debut as Reader At Social Event
Debut reading program planned Friday at The Stratfield featuring Miss Iva Ruth King daughter of Judge and Mrs Chris King with contralto Mrs Susan Hawley Davis. Ushers will be young women. patronesses list Bridgeport and Fairfield society notables.
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Stratfield
Iva Ruth King
Chris # King
Pairfeld
Lelana Powers
Boston
Miss King
Lst
Bridgeport
Fairiel
Charles H. Armstrong
Elmer S. Banks
Allen &. Beeman
Issac W. Birdseye
William D. Bishop
Henry Blodgett
Francis H. Stewer
Conrad
Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Drives Support in Canada Towns
The Salvation Army plans its annual Christmas tree and food basket distribution for the needy with volunteer collectors in uniforms and Santa Clauses. Last year 500 children enjoyed the tree and 1,000 baskets were prepared for dinners. organizers hope to reach even more this season. A separate note from Somerville, N.Y., Dec 2 mentions Michael Crugé accidentally shot by her husband, expected to die.
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Salvation Army
Permona
Somenville
N. T
Mic Ohael Cruge
Sanday
Save Your Hair with Danderine 25 Cent Miracle Cure
An old advertisement extols Danderine as a hair loss and dandruff remedy. It claims using a 25 cent bottle will revive shedding hair, restore luster and strength, and promote new fine hair growth within weeks, with dramatic before and after assertions.
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Knowiton
Adv
Bribery case looms as contractor testifies in New York
District Attorney Whitman plans to present grand jury testimony about Richard Aldrich a Poughkeepsie contractor who allegedly paid 1500 to speed a 17000 roadwork payment Aldrich swore March 31 1912 he gave 1600 to Thomas asset secretary to State Engineer John A Hensel then received the state funds Whitman calls the act bribery and the matter will be reviewed this week with Hassett sought by investigators after desertion from San Domingo
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New York
John Doe
Whitman
Richard Aldrich
Poughkeepsie
Aldrich
Thomas Asset
John A. Hensel
Hassett
San Domingo
Passenger Agent of Western Road Shot by Robber
Horace B. Montague travelling passenger agent for the Southern Pacific Railway was shot and killed in a Pullman car of the Sun-Bet Express near Los Angeles. The bandit robbed passengers of about 800 in cash and jewelry before leaping from the moving train at Puente station.
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Los Angeles
Horace B. Montague
Southern Pacific Railway
Pomona
Montague
Montegue
Puente Station
Arm Seeks 2000 Dollars After Pistol Shot Injury
Joseph Gabriel an employee of Bridgeport Brass Co sues Daniel Dimenne for 2000 dollars claiming a pistol shot on November 10 fractured his left arm. Plaintiff is a minor suing through his father Daniel Gabriel. Case filed in common pleas court at the December term.
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Joseph Gabriel
Bridgeport Brass Co
Daniel Dimenne
Daniel Gabriel
Dimenne
Common Pleas Court
Local Notes From Tashua And Long Hill Community
Tashua and Long Hill items report medical operations and travel. George Helmrich underwent throat surgery Monday afternoon. Mrs. Cornelia Brooks moved from Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. housing to Mrs. Robert Stain’s portion. Arthur Gabler attends a Cornell lecture course in Ithaca. Maeter Eric Keats traps five polecats in a week. Trumbull Grangers plan final dance at Cutler's hall Long Hill on Wednesday, December 3. Mrs. Ruth Mallette returned to New York after Thanksgiving visit with family. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Mallette also visited. The funeral of Mrs. Stephan Nichols was held at Christ Episcopal church Tashua, with burial in Tashua cemetery. Pallbearers named. Thomas Kohler recently installed a home telephone, number 48. William Randall visited Sayville, NY, with relatives. Ladies Sewing Society to meet at Mrs. Wilson S. Hurd. Handsome Deore hue returned to Long Hill after weeks with daughter Mrs. Albert Brongon. Senator and Mrs John McPanough and children and Mrs. Marc Newman visited. Miss Sylvia Wolf entered a New York hospital for eye treatment. Rev. Mr. Poten presented an illustrated feature at the Methodist Church, Lone Hill, on The Summe of York, drawing a good audience.
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George Helmrich
Tashu
Cornelia Brooks
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Pee Ay
Robert Stain
Arthur Gabler
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Maeter Eric Keats
Trumbull Grangers
Cutler's Hall
Long Hin
Ruth Mallette
New York
Belle Mallette
Dwight Mallette
Stephan Nichols
Christ Episcopal Church
Tashoe
Wilnonard
John 8. Burd
Edward Hurd
William WN. Northrop
John ‘Treadwell
William Mallette
Tashua Cemetary
Thomas Kohler
Naugatuck
McDonough
Sylvia Wolf
Lone Ill
Poten
S York
Massachusetts Cities Hold Municipal Elections in Twelve Cities
Boston December 3 Fourteen Massachusetts cities held municipal elections today with contests for local offices and debates over the coming year. Candidates emphasized improved business methods in municipal affairs as a slogan across sites. The cities voting included Brackton Fall River Phipsbury Gloucester Haverhill Holyoke Marlboro New Bedford Northampton Pittsfield Quincy Springfield Taunton and Waltham.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Brackton
Fall River
Piienbure
Gloucester
Haverhill
Holyoke
Marlboro
New Bedford
Northampton
Pittsfield
Quincy
Springfield
Taunton
Waltham
Holiday Trade Push by The Smith-Murray Co
The Smith-Murray Co. urges early holiday shopping for advantage and selection. Noah's Ark in the Basement offers toys, games, sleds, dolls, and horses for children. Free parcel post delivery within limits is advertised.
Silk Hose and Coats at Low Clearance Prices
Sale notices advertise silk hosiery in multiple colors at 58c and 1.25, two pair deals, and women’s stockings at 1.00 per pair. Also promoted are coats, suits, dresses, and furs with deep discounts for a speedy clearance, including muffs priced 3.40 to 5.50 and various outfits in natural, white, and black combinations.
Wilson denounces school board delays at Algonquin dinner
Caustic arraignment targets Board of Education over handling of the new high school matter. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson criticizes procrastination while urging fair press treatment and urging transparency. Behrens of the Charity Board chairs, with commissioners Judge, Mac Caren Richardson, and Henry Verrs, plus Supt. Johnnan and Merle Cowles in attendance.
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Board of Education
Clifford B. Wilson
PF. Williama. Behrens
Charity Board
Algonquin Club
Chariies
Nic
Crement Board
Te Press Weging
Behrens
Matthew Judge
J. MacCaren Richardson
Henry ‘Errs
Fred F Johnanr
Merle ©. Cowles
Cakeriew
Wife Sues for Dowry Back in Hartford Superior Court
Mrs Jennie Tulin sues her husband Milin for $6200 claiming it was a wedding dowry and that Milin misused the funds. Milin counters that the money was a gift or dowry and should not be returned. The dispute unfolds as the couple resides together in the same apartment.
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Hartford
Jennie Tulin
Milin
Secor
Pia
Fannet
Tulin
Uyeliouniets
A. F. L. to Exhibit at Panama-Pacific Exposition
San Francisco December report states J. Hamiet Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, accepted on behalf of the federation the offer of a building site for a taber exhibit at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915.
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San Frencisco
Hamiet Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Federation
Avis Case Ready for Jury Trial in Hartford County
Hartford nec 2 sixty seven case notes appear in a garbled report from the original superior court session. Judge Tadze W H Williams presided with appeals noted. State's Attorney Hugh M Alcofant presented pleas though nullifications and sentences were indicated. Jury panel was convened and discharged for the day.
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Hartford
Nec
Hamford County
Tadze W. H. Williams
Hugh M. Alcofant
Notable Swindlers and Scandals Mentioned in Windsor Court
A report lists several suspects including Casey Tit real alias Jon Serwlake of Windsor and Joh Seymier, with links to a Slezter and Inbe Dleperlen of Bourhineton tied to Frank Per. Also named is Dr FB Avie sacket accused in a case of abandonment of his wife and involvement with another woman.
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Ainly
Casey Tit
Jon Serwlake
Joh Seymier
Windsor
Charsna
Slecehter
Inbe Dleperlen
Bourhineton
Frank Per
Brita
Tien
Avie Sacket
Havinaxon
John Kendrick Bangs Delights Big Audience at Reading
John Kendrick Bangs entertained a large audience last night with clever writings and humorous pieces. The program included readings, dramatic vignettes, and light anecdotes that captivated attendees, highlighting Bangs’ wit and storytelling craft.
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Iohn Kendrick Bangs
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