Milford families mourn as three deaths are reported
Henry Fields Rogers aged 7 in Milford dies, funeral set from Liberty Park home December 5 at 1 30 pm with Lakeview Cemetery Bridgeport interment. John O'Brien age 85 of New Haven area to be buried after funeral at Hamilton Street residence and St Mary’s. Thomas Hood MacAulay aged 42 to be laid to rest after service at St John’s Church Warner Park Fairfield avenues Wednesday December 6 followed by Mt Grove Cemetery.
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Rogers
Milford
Conn
Henry Fields
Percy
Florence Rogers
Liberty Park
Lakeview Cemetery
Bridgeport
John O’brien
Hamilton Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's
Macdon
Thomas Hood
St. John’s Church
Warner Park
Fairfield Avenues
Death of A M Young Noted Connecticut Street Railway Figure
Alden M. Young a Pine Orchard resident and longtime Connecticut street railway magnate died at Bretton Hall hotel in New York shortly after 10 last night. He was 57 or 58. survived by wife and four married daughters. His career included leadership of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co and ties to the Walk the Street railway venture. His associate Alan W. Paige of Bridgeport stood as his right hand man.
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New York
Alden M. Young
Connecticut
Pine Orchard
Bretton Hall
Young
A. M. Young
Walk the Street Raay Tem
Jerbury
Conn
Connecticut. Railway and Lightine Company
Waterbury System
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Allan W. Paige
Sensational developments in dynamiting case clarified
The article clarifies fundraising claims noting no such sum was raised. It states the total raised was far less than $200,000 or $400,000 and that most funds were sent to Mr. Darrow, who will account for their expenditure.
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Darrow
Gompers Denies Labor Dynamiting Ties Amid McNamara Case
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, rejected charges that unions sanctioned dynamite use. He said proof would be investigated, noted Los Angeles as an example of labor finding guilty parties, and indicated he may respond to Detective Burns later.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Los Angeles
McNamaras
A. F. of L
Gompers
Burns
Burne
Supreme Court Declares Alaska Coal Land Claims Illicit
Washington December 4 The Supreme Court ruled the Stacey Group coal land claims in Alaska illegal valued at ten million dollars. Charles F Munday and Archie W Shields obtained the claims through dummies as charged by the government.
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Supreme Court
Alaska
United Press
Washington
Stacey
Charles F. Munday
Archie W. Shields
Fashionable Home Invaded By Armed Rejected Suitor
Mrs. E P Bullard of 152 Park Place faced a dangerous suitor who invaded her home after a string of harassing phone calls. She entertained him calmly until police arrived, and he was taken into custody after claiming to be a Hungary real estate investor and showing a pistol.
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E. P. Bullard
Park Place
Bullard
Mrs. Bullard
Joseph Gradecke
Hungary
Cat Rescued After Walls Ripped Open by Mercy Rescue
Inspector David Lynch of the Health Department aided by Frank Bochele freed a frightened cat trapped between walls at 98 Goon Win Street. Patrolman Bolger alerted officials. after walls were opened, the feeble feline survived the ordeal and received nourishment.
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Mercy
David Lynch
Health Department
Goonwin Street
Lynch
Frank Bochele
Bolger
Inspector Lynch
Mr. Bochele
Edgar Allen Poe
Pussy Cat
Bond Released Campell Accused of Assault Attempt
George Campbell alias Jack Burke, awaiting criminal superior court on a charge of attempting to assault an 11 year old girl, was released on a $1,700 real estate bond posted by his wife. The court convenes tomorrow and there is speculation he may not appear. Campbell faces possible state prison if convicted.
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George Campbell
Jack Burke
Campbell
Criminal Superior Court
John P. Gray
Superior Court
Rocco DiSeseg
Main Street
Standard Oil Dismantles Staff in Reshuffle
In New York on December 4, directors at Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and Standard Oil Company of New York announce resignations by John D. Rockefeller and William Rockefeller from top posts. New officers and directors are named, including J. D. Archbold as president and J. A. Moffett as vice president, with further changes in treasurer, secretary and board members.
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United Press
eNew
0. T. Waring
F. H. Bedford
Walter Jennings
Frank A. Wilson
Chas
T. White
Standard Oil Company of New York
William Rockefeller
J. D. Archbold
H. C. Folger Jr
C. M. Pratt
J. A. Moffett
A. C. Bedford
L. J. Drake
W. C. Taegle
William G. Rockefeller
Frank Wilson
St Elmo 13cent edition offered in Augusta Evans Wilson novel
A limited run of Augusta Evans Wilson’s St Elmo priced at 13 cents. Described as a good edition with clear type, good paper, and sturdy cloth binding. The work is praised as Mrs. Wilson’s best story.
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Augusta Evans Wilson
St. Elmo
Women's Warm Pretty Sweaters From Over A Dozen Styles
Women may choose among more than a dozen attractive sweaters crafted in warm wool. Styles include sailor collars roll collars no collar and turn over collars. Colors range white gray red with wisteria leather sage green and kings blue. Prices from two to six dollars. Second floor.
Howland Dry Goods Company Directors and Officers
The Howland Dry Goods Co lists E Beemis as vice president and director R C Vest as secretary and a slate of directors including W R King H A McGee C M Higgins and James Donald. R P Tinsley serves as treasurer with W J Higgs as assistant secretary.
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E. Beemis
R. C. Vest
W. R. King
H. A. McGee
C. M. Higgins
James Donald
R. P. Tinsley
W. J. Higgs
Bridgeport Fire Tests Martin Tractor for Fire Truck
Bridgeport Fire Chief Edward Mooney and the Board of Fire Commissioners watched tests of a Martin Tractor mounted to a horse drawn truck. The device, made by Knox Company, would replace horses and allow faster, safer handling with a single 80 degree steering axis and a 25 mph speed limit. The $3,250 apparatus aims to add an automobile fire brigade while preserving the current truck.
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Edward Mooney
Bridgeport Board of Fire Commissioners
Board of Apportionment
Bridgeport
Dwight Wheeler
Fire Board
Martin
Arctic Street
Hospital Hill
Knox Company
Springfield
Criminal Court To Convene Tomorrow
The criminal superior court will convene tomorrow afternoon at the county courthouse with Judge Joel H. Reed presiding. Father J. B. Nihil of St. Patrick's church or a curate will open with prayer. About 25 prisoners will be brought from the county jail. four are on bonds. Joseph Helder of Stamford is charged with murder and other prisoners face charges from horse theft to arson.
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Criminal Superior Court
County Court House
Joel H. Reed
J. B. Nihill
St. Patrick’s Church
Joseph Helder
Stamford
Books of beauty and worth offer gifts for remembrance
A catalog describes gift books with rich bindings and varied topics. Titles include The Connecticut River-E Bacon 3.50, California the Beautiful 2.50, Song of Hiawatha 1.75, When She Was About Sixteen 4.50, Fishe The Joy of Gardens 1.75, and Arctic Prairies 2.50, among others.
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Connecticut River
E. Bacon
California
Loreleen C. Horn
James Whitcomb Riley
Howard Chandler Christy
Bachelor Bells—Harrison
Fishe
Lena McCauley
Art of Vienna
David Joyce
Ralph H. Pree
David Pott
Addison
Seton
Spain
Peter Zererepic
Crocheted Bags Make Attractive Personal Gifts
Instructions for crochet small bags using silk or cotton threads are provided. A finished model shows the appearance of the completed work. The bag requires two spools of silk or three balls of cotton costing 15 cents each. It notes time and patience needed for crafting. Third floor.
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Polly Prim Cleanser
Uneeda Biscuit
Malaga
Mohican Bread
OLD Raven
Mea
Golden Hill St
Peck
Loaf
Mt. Grove
San Francisco
Violets
Lily OF the Valley
John Beck & Son
Main ST. T.l
Boston Ferns
Janes Ordin& Son
Hawkins
Pneumatic
Hughes & Chapman
State OF CO
Sticut
District OF Eport
Albert Hirmke
District of Bridgeport
Labor’s Council
Jackson's Book Shop
Standard Oil
H. ©. Folger
L Pratt
Howland
Rez
THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
Criminal Court
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Ridgeport
Toyland
Chance
Melel
Oxford
Howland Dry Goods
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