Fatal Runaway Triggers Suit Against Conn Co
The administrator of Harry Bill sues Conn Co for 6000 after a runaway at 426 Main. The suit claims company workers talking near a wagon spooked the horse, sending Bill crashing into a pole where he fractured his skull and died. Bill was a salesman living with his wife Eveline at 415 Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe 2
Lpee
Harry Bill
Dullis
Main Oes
Caaminoe
Main Sang
Siain
Main
Dulbis
Bill
Eveline Bill
Witness Disputes Hackett Ante-Mortem Story
Hearing records conflict over Hackett account of a fatal stabbing at a company plant. Sheriff Hawley calls it premeditated murder as prosecutors and local officials debate a potential reward. Witnesses describe a blow to the head and a stabbing during the assault, with defense questions about Hackett’s presence and actions. Local authorities consider state and city steps, but no reward has yet been offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamneoeg
Patney B. Hawley
Mar
Alexander i
Buckingham
Orney Thomas M. Cullinan
Board of Aldermen
Hawley
Marcone
Beckett
John Foreman
Bed
Buckley
Hackett
Stiles Judson
Gov Weeks
Rites for Patrick Walsh and obituaries announced
An anniversary high mass for the re voyage of Patrick J. Walsh and others noted at St Augustine's Ta m o 6th. Mary Summoers widow of William B. Bam aged 77 years 10 months 3 days. General service at Rena erect SeaDay 122 Lewis street Sunday 5th inst at 2 p m Burial Mountain Grove cemetery. Also notices Louis Billenstein in Norwalk age 4 years and Elvira S Mansfield in Torrington age 74 years updated dates Nov 25 and Dec 1 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Walsh
St. Augustine's Church
Ta. m. O
Mary Summoers
William B. Bim
Rena Erect
Lewis Street
Mountain Grove
Billenstein
Norwalk
Louis
Frederick Billenstein
Manseteld
Torrington
Elvira S. Mansfield
Troops Ordered to Quell Bridgeport Strike
Bridgeport Ohio December 4 Fifteen hundred soldiers under Brigadier General Speaks rushed to quell disorders in a strike involving 4600 workers in Bridgeport and Martin's Ferry Adjutant General Welbrecht ordered Colonel Vollrath Ohio National Guard to mobilize at Alliance and move to Bridgeport Governor Harmon requested aid Sheriff Armine said he could not handle the unrest Four people were wounded including a striker's wife Mrs Harry Hbricht and a brick injured by a crowd The strike stems from the American Sheet and Tin Companys attempt to reopen the Aetna Standard Mill under open shop conditions The Aetna Standard Mill and Laughlin Mill have been closed since July and a group of about 59 men who returned to work led to further clashes The company sought to split the strikers by offering protection and higher wages but the effort backfired as tensions rose with threats of destitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Ohio
Speaks
Martin's Ferry
Welbrecht
Vollrath
Sth
Ohio National Guard
Alliance
Harmon
Armine
Isbot
Lec
Harry Hbricht
American Sheet and Tin Company
Aetna Standard
Laughlin
Prom
Ordinance to Provide for Local Sealers of Weights and Measures
The charter revision committee cannot include sealers of weights and measures among elected city officers. Alderman Dennis E. ONeill will introduce a resolution to pass an ordinance regulating the election of two sealers, a Republican and a Democrat. Current sealers Lynch and Bayette may seek renomination, with debate over salary versus fee-based compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis E. O’neill
John Lynch
Howard Bayette
Board of Aldermen
Rattlesnake Hunters Plan Permanent Schaghticoke Club
Members of the Schaghticoke rattlesnake club seek to form a permanent organization of about fifty snake hunters. For years New York and Bridgeport journalists have joined hunts near the Schaghticoke Indian Reservation in South Kent Connecticut. Plans call for two hunts yearly, a spring hunt in Rattlesnake Glen and a midwinter hunt on Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaghticoke Rattlesnake Club
New York
Bridgeport
Schaghticoke Indian Reservation
South Kent
Conn
Ratieenake Glen
Broadway
Fell From Stratfield Taken to Hospital
A man fell from a Stratfield scaffold about four feet this afternoon fracturing two bones in the right foot and tearing ligaments. He was transported by ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital and lives at 32 Water Street. A missing boy report surfaced with details unclear and no record found on his home or whereabouts at Hollister Heights.
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Stratfield
St. Vincent's Hospital
Water Street
Webb
Hollister Heights
Stratford
State School Boards Meet in Meriden
The Connecticut Association of School Boards held its meeting in Meriden today with officers led by President Strong Comstock. Elected officials include J. M. Hubbard of Wilton as first vice president, M. L. Amings of Prairieville as second vice president, Charles N. Hall of New Milford as secretary, James E. McCabe as treasurer, and an executive committee drawn from Hartford County and several counties including New Haven, New London, Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, and Tolland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Association
Cers
Strong Comstock
Wilton
J. M. Hubbard
Middletown
M. L. Amings
Piairieville
Charles N. Hall
New Milfe
James E. McCabe
Hartford County
C. C. Persiana
Southington
New Haven
A. D. Ayer
Madison
New London
New London County, 8. P. Willard
Colchester
Fairfield County
Z. C.beard
Huntington
Litchfield
Inaz
M. D
Wind
James H. Pine
Daniel Tolland
Andrew Kinga- Sure
Coventry
Middlesex County
William C. Robinson
Rev H G Weiner marks twenty years in German ministry
Special services at German Reformed Church honor Rev Herman G Wiemer for a score of years in ministry and one year in Bridgeport. He brought 351 members, 28 baptisms, 26 funerals, and 23 marriages. He organized the Boys Brigade, hosts weekly Teuton lessons, and praised Baltimore and New England as his roots.
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Congress Street
Herman G. Wiemer
Mr. Wiemer
Bridgeport
Baltimore
New England
Boys Brigade
Ecity
Teutons
Weimer
Lawrence
Mass
Presbyterian Seminary
Bloomfield
N. J
Dubuque
Iowa
Glasaboro
N. Y
Home Mission Board
Casper Brunner
Elmer
German Eastern Synod
Bridgeport High School
Mies Norma Weber
Joseph Weller
William Heldt
Charlies S
Yiddish Theatre Goers at Jacksons Yiddish Theatre
Edward A Belkin presented at Jacksons theatre last evening. David Levinson and Mme Beila Gudinsky starred in The Immigrant Wife a comedy drama. Gudinsky impressed as an emotional actress while Levinson impressed as the Russian blacksmith father. The company included Anna Shean, noted for her acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Belkin
Jackson's Theatre
David Levinson
Mme
Beila Gudinsky
Jewish Theatre-Goera
Mme. Gudinsky
People’s Theatre
New York City
Adier
Adler
Levinson
Mies Anna Shean
Re Rirl
Wat
Epreed
Cosfin
Elks Lodge of Sorrow at Jackson's Theatre Tomorrow
The Elks memorial service known as the Lodge of Sorrow will be held tomorrow evening at Jackson's Theatre starting about 8 o'clock. Judge William J. Malone of Bristol Connecticut will deliver the oration and Rev. Ernest J. Craft will pronounce the eulogy. Tickets are available at the lodge room and McNeil coal offices for widows and mothers of departed members. Exalted Ruler James L. McGovern leads the lodge with Archibald McNeil Jr as memorial committee chairman and a large reception committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Memorial
Lodge of Sorrow
Jackson’s Theatre
Willam J. Malone
Bristol
Conn
Ernest J. Craft
Christ's Episcopal Church
Judge Malone
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Order
McNeil Coal
Main Street
Leoncevalio
Bridgeport
J. H. Callahan
Harry Johnson
Joseph D. Hartigan
William Trustees
T. J. Murrhy
Peter Doolan, Jr
C. A. Ryder
E. T. Buck Ingham
William E. Burnham
F. J. Abercrombie
Albert Ander
William R. Abercrombie
Stephen Boucher
Frederic A. Bartlett
Daniel H. Boyle
Louis Brock
Richard Brown
William H. Brown
David #. Burr
Joseph V. Brennan
Victor Beckman
George A. Bentley
Elmore
Banks
Simon C. Bradley
Andrew Canfield, Sr
William H. Cook
Alfred Doty
William V. Devitt
Alex. L. DeLaney
Peter Dietrich
John M. Donnelly
Thomas F. Finn
P. W. Aieald
W. L. Gould
John J. Floodless
J. Gulick
Meyer Goldberg
I. J. Goldman
J. A. Goldman
John W Grant
H. W. Hawkins
D. Horan
S. E. Hawley
William R. Hurley
John As Joseph C. Ivers
M. A. Kenny
Henry Ae Lyons
Frederick W. Liefield
D. Maloney
F. C. Mullins
Hugh Aie
Strikers See Goods Moved in Company Vans
Special report notes furniture belonging to Poles evicted by Ladiow Manufacturing Associates in Ladiow was moved in company vans this week. Allegations say a company officer knocked down a woman. Public aid in food clothing and money continues to arrive today.
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United Press
Mass
Ladiow Manufacturing Associates
Ladiow
Million Men May Be In Greatest Railroad Strike
A New Era Bureau report says a prominent union representing 100000 railroad workers will start conferences in the city Monday to seek a 10 percent wage increase. Negotiations with 32 western railroads and all eastern lines will span about 20 days, with 27000 switchmen among the demand lists. The union will hold talks through December 15 and then consult with railroad managers, but will not strike in sympathy with the independent switchmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Buro
Mississippi
Students Clash With Police at Sorbonne riot
Paris reports two violent demonstrations by Sorbonne students protesting Dean Lyon Caren. Dozens injured as fists sticks and crackers are used. university windows furniture were destroyed. Police restored order and guarded Dean Caren after a secret meeting was found.
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United Press
Paris
Sorbonne University
Lyon Caren
Caren
Railroads refuse arbitration in switchmen strike
The railroads reject arbitration under Erdman Act calling the strike a fight to the finish. Great Northern President Louis W Hill and Northern Pacific General Manager George T. Staib vow to "put the strikers down" and not consider arbitration. Switchmen Union President Hawley warns a nationwide shutdown could halt rail traffic if the conflict escalates.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hawley
Switchmen's Union
Useis
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern
George T. Staid
The
Northern “Pacific
Morrison
Mentering
Semi A
Aes
Russia Forbids Polish Railway Workers Nationwide
St Petersburg Dec 4 Following the dismissal of all Polish employees on the Russian Southwestern Railway an order was issued for rapid elimination of Polish staff on the Northwestern System. Measures extend to reserve staff for the Finnish lines as two proclamations prohibit railway workers from working. The government plans consider an anticipated strike.
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United Press
St. Petersburg
Strikers Sullen and Mills Closed at Colonial Steel
Monaca Pa Dec 4 Strikers at Colonial Steel Mills near here are sullen and threatening as police and deputies keep order. Mills closed until workers return. Rioting began last night when a black flag was planted near the mill and threatened to be removed. 75 shots exchanged. one striker reportedly wounded. Strikers demanded a 15 cent daily wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Monaca
Colonial Steel Mills
Colonia
Bersin Survives Carbolic Attempt, Wife in Hospital
Peter Bergin of Surf Avenue was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital after an attempted suicide by swallowing carbolic acid. He is improving but remains in danger, and is believed to be mentally troubled. His wife, ill, was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital.
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Peter Bergin
Surf Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Real Estate Notes: Four Warranty Deeds Filed
In Te ORC four warranty deeds were filed. Herbert M. Knapp sells to Lillian L. Lam son a lot with 50 ft frontage on Willmot Avenue. Helen C. Milla sells a lot on Lenox Avenue with 90 ft frontage. Samuel Horwitz sells to Joseph Lipsitz a property with 36 ft frontage on Main Street. George W. Finn sold a building lot with frontage on Pine Street to Edward Deutsch.
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Te Orc
Herbert M. Knapp
Lillian L. Lamson
Willmot Avenue
Helen C. Milla
Lenox Avenue
Samuel Horwitz
Joseph Lipsitz
Main Street
George W. Finn
Pine Street
Edward Deutsch
Bender Will Admitted Without Opposition
The will of the late Kate Bender was admitted with no opposition at the hearing yesterday afternoon. Harry Bender qualified as executor, and she was executrix of her husband’s estate. Attorney Charles H. Shapiro moved to appoint Harry Bender administrator with the will annexed of his father’s estate. Beneficiaries under both wills are the same children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Bender
Harry Bender
Solomon Bender
Charles H. Shapiro
Three painters arrested after rainbow paint prank
William McCarthy, a painter, was receiving turpentine treatment after a prank on a Hamilton street house. He and three others worked on the project when three fellow painters stripped his back and painted it in rainbow colors. McCarthy reported to the Secon precinct. The others named as Joseph Grienmier Edward Fitzsimmons and Crie Korst were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCarthy
Hamilton Street
McCarthy
Secon
McGovern
Fionn
Howland Fee On Male Street Fairfield Avenue and Cam
Fairfield avenue and Cam Howland are mentioned in a brief local notice about fees assessed on Male street. The item, dated in Conn and forecast for fair weather tonight and Saturday, reflects a transient municipal or street fee update for December 4, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland’s Fee
Male Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cam
Pert
Conn
Christmas Shopping Rush at Bridgeport Store
The holiday season begins with a busy Bridgeport store inviting shoppers to enjoy a brighter, more convenient display. Festive stock includes gifts for children and adults, with regular and special Christmas service aimed at pleasing every customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Young Folks Books Store Offers Wide Range Of Titles
A local bookseller promotes a large selection of boys and girls books from Louisa May Alcott to L Frank Baum. Many titles priced around $1 or less, including Oz books and The Little Colonel series. Highlights include Alice in Wonderland illustrated by Rackham and Ralph Parbour stories. Main floor rear location.
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Alger
L. Frank Baum
Ralph Barbour
Fenimore Cooper
James Otis
Budge
John Haba
Helen
Shhartes Welch
Dow
Harriet S. Beale
Edmund V. Cooke
M. Alcott
Louis Carrol
Arthur Rackham
Little Pepper
Margaret Sidney
Nina
Christine G. Whylie
Patty
Carolyn Wells
Remarkable low price for tailored suit or overcoat
For 18.75 a man can get a first class tailored suit or overcoat usually costing 25 to 35. The offer, to move surplus fabrics after a tailor’s season, promises good fabrics, models, and expert cutting. Limited time, front basement, with a small profit and a guarantee of correct tailoring.
Wolf Hound Held by Police and Funeral for Sidney Terry
A valuable white and yellow Russian Wolf hound is held by Officer Kelly awaiting its owner, valued around $200 per Dog Agent Edward Wagner. The funeral for Sidney Terry, brother of Captain William M. Terry, was held this afternoon at 1064 Iranistan Avenue from his residence, with Rev. Morgan Millar of Olivet Congregational conducting at Mountain Grove.
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Edward Wagner
Iher Kelly
Sidney Terry
William M. Terry
Iranistan Avenue
Morgan Millar
Olivet Congregational
Mountain Grove
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Conn.co
Piast
Pneumatig
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Rist
Horan & Son‘ Florists
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Hawkins Stratfield Building
Eee Eye Shop
Pete Owrna
Meriden
H. G. Weiner
Mark
German Reformed Church
Jackson’s
Mr. Levinson
Elks’ “Lodge OF Sorrow
Jackson's
Lena Mason
William V. Walsh
William J. Malone
Beatrice More-Kashmanan
Laieaneie
Case
Co’s
Russia
Poles
Bersin
Bender
Louisa Alcott
Johnston
Horatio Alger
Ralph D. Paine
Bera
Arthur Good
Ralph Parbour
Suis
HE School
A. T. Dudley
Edwin Sabin
H. L. Sayles
Island Eldred
America
Ronemene Jenks
Dick Ip
Everglades
W- Dimock
Howland Dry Goods
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