Oysterman bound over for forged check attempt
Richard Dunning a noted oysterman of South Norwalk was bound over in 500 dollars in city court after admitting to forging a 50 dollar check drawn on the Andrew Radel Oyster company. He said he owed Otto Stankey and wrote the check on a blank one left in his oyster book. The endorsement of Stankey and Arthur W. Halsey allowed him to try cashing it in the company office. police arrested him.
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Richard Dunning
South Norwalk
Andrew Radel Company
Otto Stankey
Arthur W. Halsey
Andrew Radhel Oyster Company
Dunning
Foot Crushed In Elevator At Bridgeport Hardware
William Butler aged 18 of 421 Center Street was injured at Bridgeport Hardware Co after venturing near the edge of a freight elevator. His foot was squeezed between the elevator and floor. attendants halted the car quickly but not before damage occurred. He was taken home after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Hardware Co
William Butler
Center Street
Se Cage
Butler
Don’t Suffer with Corns Cyrus Cure Relief
An advertisement touts Cyrus Corn Cure as providing instant relief from corns and claims the corn will be removed in a few days. It urges readers with pain to try the 10 cent remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Umstatter Probate Hearing Set in Bridgeport
The probate court in Bridgeport orders a hearing on December 12 1911 at 11 30 in the forenoon on John H Umstatter's application to be restored to his estate. Notice will be given by public announcement of the time and hearing place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
A. D
John H. Umstatter
A.D
Winchester Arms Co Charged With Monopoly in Trade
Demurrers filed in the U S circuit court allege the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven is seeking a monopoly and has engaged in alleged blacklist ing. The Cincinnati case, by Evans Bros hardware, accuses the firm of infringing patent rights by selling guns and revolvers at cut rates. The defendants say the bills are prolix and the complainant lacks standing in equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Winchester Repeating Arms ‘Company
New Haven
Conn
United States Circuit
Eugene C
Charles L. Evans
Evans Bros
United States
Dragnet Of Once Sam May Disclose Real Conspirators
New clues in the nationwide McNamara conspiracy point to more indictments of labor leaders. Indianapolis reports government investigators found money order records linking John McNamara, IA Iron Workers secretary treasurer, to various individuals under aliases. Seized checks hint at further cases, while heads of major unions reaffirm support for Samuel Gompers and the AFL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indianapolis
John J
James B. McNamara
San Quentin
John McNamara
International Association of Bridge & Structural Iron
McNamara
Sandusky
United States
Fiesh International
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Arma
McNama
Masters and Men Mourn at T H Macdonald Rites
Obsequies held for Thomas Hood Macdonald chief consulting engineer of the American Graphophone Co world famed inventor. Public schools closed and Graphophone operations paused as officials and workers pay final tribute in St John Episcopal church with a large, diverse gathering and honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hood Macdonald
American Graphophone Co
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Fairfield Avenue
Wiliam H. Lewis
St. John’s Church
Department of the American Graphophone Co
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
Wilson
Corinthian Lodge
Graphophone Company
William H. Lewis
South Congregational Church
Stebbins
Selton
Ting
Edward D. Easton
Edward N. Burng
Frederick J._Warburton
Thomas
Homer BH. Godfrey
Bernard Setzer
D. M. Trecartin
Angus H. Mackenzie
Jana John J. Fisher
Macdonald
Masked Desperado Fires At John Sing In Stratford
A night scene in Stratford ends with a masked assailant firing a .32 calibre pistol at John Sing the Chinese laundryman. The shot shattered sash nearby. Sing defended himself and stood guard all night. Authorities report no robbery motive and probe for clues as barber Charles Miller notes a man matching descriptions. Some locals speculate Tong war links, which Sing denies while maintaining peace with Oriental societies. Extra item: Chicago report places William Harridge as private secretary to Ban Johnson.
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Stratford
John Sing
Old Town
John
Fred Palmer
Sing
Smail
Charles Miller
Hard’s Corner
Miller
United Kingdom Insurance Bill Heads to Commons Passage
London reports David Lloyd George’s industrial insurance bill set for quick passage in the House of Commons amid Tory opposition. The plan covers sickness and disability for 15 million workers and unemployment assistance for 2.5 million craftsmen, with employer and government contributions and free medical care. Women pay less, and a government sanitarium funded at 7.5 million dollars will treat consumptives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
David Lloyd George
House of Commons
Commons
House of Lords
United Kingdom
Meriden C L A Asks Gompers Help On Outrage Inquiry
The Meriden Central Labor Union sent a letter to Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor asking him to aid authorities in identifying and punishing those behind dynamiting outrages. The request follows Gompers' solicitation that raised 700 dollars in Meriden for the McNamara defense fund.
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United Press
Meriden
Meriden Central Labor Union
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Gompers
McNamara Defense Fund
Jurors Drawn for Criminal Common Pleas Panel
The jurors listed for the criminal common pleas panel include William M. Hearn Jonathan Wilde Bridgeport John H. Cords Mortimer C. Webb Bethel Charles E Gilbert James S Tyler Boston David A Burr Frank Seeley Fairfield George C Briggs Edward W Twist Mon roe A C Golding James Sutherland Norwalk Rufus A Lyon Albert Williams Redding William H Wessels Charles Cameron Greenwich A L Schavoir Eugene Weed Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Criminal
William M. Hearn
Jonathan Wilde
Bridgeport
John H. Cords
Mortimer C. Webb
Bethel
Charles E. Gilbert
James S.tyler
Boston
David A. Burr
Frank
Charles Cameron
Greenwich
A. L. Schavoir
Eugene Weed
Stamford
Pequonnoack Lodge to Entertain Tuesday Evening
Pequonnock lodge I O O F plans a Tuesday evening entertainment hosted by past grands. Mayor Clifford B Wison Grand Patriarch Frank M Canfield and Grand Marshal Judge Henry C Stevenson are among those invited. The event will be in the Hines building on Broad and aims for strong lodge turnout and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pequonnock Lodge
Clifford
B. Wison
Frank M. Canfield
Henry C. Stevenson
Hineke
Broad
Im Manigal Faces Federal Grand Jury in Bomb Case
A chaotic report from Los Angeles portrays Ortis McManigal and the McNamaras facing a federal grand jury amid bribery and dynamite scheme investigations tied to the 1910 Pacific coast bombings. Key figures include J B McNamara Oscar Bawler and Judge Bordwell with anticipated indictments early next week.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Job Harriman
McNamaras
Bordwell
Hutton
Superior Court
Sen Satin
Franklin
Oscar Bawler
Wickersham
Fredericks
McNamara
Job Hartman
Sopia Iat
Declare
Ortis McMannigal
John J. McNamara
McMannigal
Federal
Grand Jury
John McNamara
James B. McNamara
McManigal
Pacific Coast
J. B. McNamara
Schmidt
Yukon Company
Oakland
Cific
Lawler
Ink Aley
Times
Joe Brown
J. B
Jim
Christmas Handkerchiefs from Ireland and Switzerland
A local shop proclaims a Christmas handkerchief sale with imports from Ireland and Switzerland. It lists Princess Lace, Armenian, Irish lace edge, and linen varieties in folders and gift-ready sets, with sale prices from 25 to 50 cents and regulars up to $1.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amriswyl
Weeps in Court Over Crime Confession
Martin Cargon of Danbury broke into a home and stole an overcoat and money. He claimed he sought food at the back door but entered when the screen door opened. He wept while recounting the crime as Judge Reed sentenced him to three months in jail.
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Carson
Ama
Careon
Martin Cargon
Danbury
Aeties
William
NASA
Reed
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Kline
Main Street
Bot, Hardware Company
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Av
Courtland St
Winchester Arms Co
Demurrer
Winchester Lo
Sam
T. H. MacDonald
St. John's
Mother Earth
Chicago
William_ Harridge
Ban Johnson
American League
Obert B. McRoy
E. H. Dillon & CO
Main ST
Hartford
Leading Mill
Percaline
Heatherbloom Petticoa
F.H. Dillos
Rue ST. Cecil
Lloyd George
Meriden C. L. A
Criminal Common Pleas
Im’manigal
M’namaras
Los ‘Angeles
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Ireland
Praies
Switzerland
Smith
Murray
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Cor. P. C. Arcade
Jewelers
Opticians
Martin Carson
Court
Frank Jacoby
Outfitter
Broad Street
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