Arson Squad Targets Manchester and Liverpool Exhibits
Militant suffragettes bent on revenge for Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst arson attacks set fire to exhibition buildings at Liverpool and Manchester, destroying a large structure in Rusholme and threatening Aintree Grandstand. A note to Premier Asquith proclaimed the welcome to Manchester.
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London
Emmelinn Pankhurst
Lancashire
Asquith
Liverpool
Manchester
Aintree Race Course
Dec
Hames
Eng
Sourban
Rusholme
Oldham
Aged doctor dies in New London notice
Aged Doctor Abiel Wene of New London dies at 78 after nearly 50 years of practice. He served in the Civil War with Massachusetts 88th Infantry. The obituary notes his long career and age at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Abiel Wene
Prac
88Th Regiment
Massachusetts Infantry
Six Injured In Auto Collision On Chicago Streets
Chicago December 6 six men were hurt in a head on crash at a street intersection. Reaymond Cox of Wilmette suffered a broken neck and five others sustained injuries. Cox is not expected to survive and Otto Stupe of Chicago is in serious condition from internal injuries.
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Chicago
Reaymond Cox
Wilmette
Cox
Otto Stupe
Hindus Barred From Entering U S By Manila Admission Ruling
Federal official M T Dooling ruled Hindus cannot gain legal entry to the United States by virtue of being admitted from the Philippines though the islands are American. Immigration authorities say the decision is far reaching. Twenty two Hindus from Manila are under detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Philippines
M. T. Dooling
Union Teamsters Back At Work After Strike Victory
Indianapolis December 6 three hundred union teamsters on strike since last Sunday returned to work today with union officials predicting about 1,000 more back by Monday. The agreement requires employers who have signed contracts to permit drivers to operate under the new rules and promises to cease discrimination against union members. Large employers within the Vehicle Owners' Association reportedly agreed to the union's demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Teamsters
Vehicle Owners’ Association
Coroner Phelan Opens Inquiry Into Homicide
Coroner Phelan began an inquiry into the death of Steve Baloezi, a deaf and dumb youth killed when a Hydraulic company truck crushed him on Fairfield avenue near Orland. He visited the scene, questioned witnesses, and scheduled further testimony this afternoon. Kaloczi, about years old, reportedly ran into the truck while playing with other children as driver James Buttery of 225 Prospect Street tried to warn him. The victim resided at 1 Burr.
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Forener Phelan
Steve Baloezi
Fairfield Avenue
Orland
Kaloczi
James Buttery
Prospect Street
Burr
Dean of Cardinals Dies of Pneumonia at 85 in Rome
Cardinal Luigi Oregna, dean of the Sacred College, died in Rome yesterday at age 85 from pneumonia. He was the last cardinal created by Pope Pius IX. Pope Pius X was reportedly shocked by the news and had esteemed him for his energy in Vatican affairs between Leo XIII’s death and his own election.
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Rome
Luigi Oregna
Sacred College
Pius IX
Pius X
Giovanni Bressan
Cardinal Oregna
Vatican
Leo XIII
Cardinal Oreglia
Two Sisters of West End to Wed Tonight in Poplar Street Home
A double wedding will be held at 6 o'clock this evening at 42 Poplar Street as Miss Margarite Temple marries Roland J. Thompson of Glenbrooke Connecticut and Helene Temple Cart wed Philip H. Boone of Brooklyn. The ceremonies, by Rev. Lyman H. Merrill, will be private with relatives and close friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G.temple
Lyman H. Merrill
Poplar Street
Margarite Temple
Roland J. Thompson
Glenbrooke
Conn
Helene Temple Cart
Philip H. Boone
Brooklyn
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Boone
Receiver Appointed for William L. Bear & Co.
In Philadelphia on December 6 a receiver was named for broker William L. Bear & Co. Court figures show liabilities near 600000 and assets about 300000, outlining a substantial financial gap as the firm faces insolvency proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Applen
United States
William L. Bear & Co
Man Arrested for Blinding Neighbor's Puppy
John Brady of 54 Jewett St is charged with kicking out the eye of a neighbor George Butler's puppy. Agent Alexander Howell of the Eye Humane Society and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney John P. Gray secured a warrant for Brady's arrest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Butler
John Brady
Jewett St
Alexander Howell
Eye Humane Society
John P. Gray
Park Street Church Men Ready For Annual Banquet
The Park Street Congregational Church Men's League plans its annual banquet on Thursday December 11 in the church parlors. Principal speaker Windsor Russell of Hartford will discuss Efficiency with Albert E Lavery to speak on City Planning and City Improvement. Russell, a noted Hartford businessman, is expected to entertain and inform.
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Men’s League
Park Street Congregational Church
Winslow Russell
Hartford
Albert E. Lavery
Russell
Capitol City
Emergency hospital cases reported after noon incidents
John Haglis 40 of 313 Poplar street fainted this afternoon at Bank and Water streets and was taken to the hospital where he is described as not seriously ill. An ambulance run from 376 Main street last night followed a report of a man with a broken off hypodermic needle in his arm. Mrs Grace Drew, a telephone operator at the police and charities building, is confined at home with a severe grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haglis
Poplar Street
Bank and Water Streets
Ambulance Corps
Main Street
Grace Drew
Police and Charities
Dental hygienist training praised as world first in Bridgeport
Dr A C Fones asks Bridgeport residents to view the new program as the first global training course for women as dental hygienists. A class of about 30 women from Bridgeport and nearby cities meets thrice weekly, taught by leading eastern educators. The program aims to shift dentistry toward prevention and patient health, with support from Yale and Harvard professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Fpones
William J. McLaughlin
Bridgeport
New Haven
New York
Stamford
Meriden
Newport
East
Irving Fischer
Yale University
Russel H. Chittenden
Eugene Smith
Harvard University
Edward C. Kirk
University of Pennsylvania
Board of Health
A. C. Fones
Socialist Is Asked to Form Cabinet in Paris
Paris December 6 President Poincare formally asked Senator Gaston Doumergue a Socialist and former minister of the colonies and twice minister of commerce to organize a new cabinet.
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Paris
Poincare
Gaston Doumergue
Connecticut Co Officer Resigns to Join Baltimore Railways
Hartford December 6 Chester F Gailor roadmaster and superintendent of track and roadway for the Hartford Division of the Connecticut Company resigns to become assistant chief engineer at United Railways and Electric in Baltimore. He will start December 1 and brings ten years of experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Chester F. Gailor
Conecticut Company
United Railways and Electric Company
Baltimore
Fall Down Stairs Kills Old Soldier in Shelton
Walter S. Mitchell, 69, Civil War veteran of New York State heavy artillery, died after falling downstairs while en route to the Soldiers Home. Police suspect burglars stole clothing from Mrs. Hannah Horton at 1156 East Main Street, including a pony skin coat, a coon muff, blue serge suit, graphophone records, and an alligator skin dress suitcase. In Philadelphia, a health department order banning the common drinking cup from public places prompts questions about its impact on church communion practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton, Conn
Walter S. Mitchell
10Th Regiment, Heavy Artillery
New York State
Hannah Horton
East Main Street
Philadelphia
State Department of Health
Train collision near Costesti claims about 100 lives and injuries
Bucharest December 6 reports say about 100 persons were killed or hurt in a wreck near Costesti southwest of Bucharest. A passenger train collided with a freight train last evening, authorities stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucharest
Roumania
Costesti
Spoils System Targeting Inspector Lynch in City Health Dept
The article portrays a drive to remove Inspector David W. Lynch of the Department of Health, condemning it as a spoils move to replace a proven official. Lynch, praised for nonpartisan duty under mayors Reynolds and Lee, faced opposition while retaining office during Wilson’s first efficiency term. His record drew commendation from city managers and diverse citizens alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford B. Wilson
David W. Lynch
Department of Health
Reynolds
Lee
Lynch
Wilson
New Locks For City Hall Doors
City officials order change of all locks at City Hall after discoveries that outsiders possess keys to many offices. Town Clerk Joseph Schultz has already rekeyed his office and posted a notice calling return of his key. The aim is to maintain a careful key record and prevent after hours access. Work begins next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schultz
Clyde Steamer Seminole Beached After Leak Sighting
The Clyde Line steamship Seminole sprang a leak and was beached at Puerto Plata, San Domingo to prevent sinking. The vessel carried four passengers and cargo was being removed. crew and passengers reportedly safe. Initial reports of total loss were denied by Clyde Line officers. The ship sailed from New York last Saturday en route to Haiti ports via Turks Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clyde Line
Puerto Plata
San Domingo
Haiti
Maritime Exchange
Turk’s Island
Guilford Church to Celebrate Anniversary
Rev E L Wells former rector at St Luke's Stratford Ave visits Bridgeport and leads Guilford Christchurch as it marks the 75th anniversary of the present building on December 12. Bishop Brewster and Archdeacon Buck attend with other dignitaries. services at 10:30 3:30 and 7:30 with 7:30 to 10 reception for the bishop hosted by wardens and vestrymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Wells
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport Friends
Mr. Wells
Christchurch
Guilford
Chauncey B. Brewster
F. H. Buck
Guilfora
Brewster
Mill Girl Missing in Danielson Case
Laura Boushey aged 15 vanished while on her way to a mill job in Danielson Connecticut Tuesday. Police have issued an all points alarm seeking her whereabouts.
Federals tighten grip as Guaymas stalemate continues
In Hermosillo Mex on December 6 reports said federals had not evacuated Guaymas and may have used a ruse to draw insurgents into the town. A ten mile spur around Guaymas and Empalme will give constitutionalists direct line from Nogales on the Arizona border to southern ports. Carranza delays northward movement while Villa contemplates routes, avoiding a Chihuahua crossing.
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Hermosillo
Mex
Guaymas
Empalme
Sonors
Sinaloa
Nogales
Arizona
General Carranza
General Villa
Carranza
Villa Humada
Chihuahua
United States
Starving Women Appeal to Huerta at National Palace
About 200 idle workers gathered at the national capital to seek jobs with army uniform contractors. They claimed dire hardship for themselves and families and requested an audience with Provisional President Huerta. He declined due to business pressures and they planned to appeal to Senora Emilia Aquila De Huerta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Federal
Huerta
National Palace
Senora Emilia Aquila de Huerta
Rebels in Acapulco Cut Telegraph Lines
Washington reports rebel uprisings in the Acapulco district interrupting telegraphic communication between Acapulco City and Guerrero capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acapulco
Washington
Acapulco City
Guerrero
Caulfield Attacks Man During Quarrel Settlement
George Caulfield attacked Hugh Kiernan, a Cullinan Mills hearse driver, in front of the undertakers parlor after a night of dissipation. Detective Sergeant Peter Hackett intervened but was struck, and Patrolmen Holbrook and Daley helped subdue Caulfield who was held on $100 bail for Tuesday's hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Caulfield
Hugh Kiernan
Cullinan & Millins
Peter Hackett
Caulfield
Hackett
Frank M. Holbrook
Edward Daley
Gunboat Dolphin Sails to Dominican Waters
The gunboat Dolphin with 150 officers and men sailed from Washington today for an indefinite stay in Dominican waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dolphin
Dominican
Vital statistics report deaths in Bridgeport for November
Miss Freyler's report from the town clerk lists 121 November deaths in Bridgeport with 77 from all other diseases, 18 pneumonia, 7 accidents or violence, and 22 under one year old. Others include measles two, meningitis two, diphtheria and croup one, diarrhoeal under five four, over five five, nervous disease one, heart disease one. Residency unknown for two. thirty-one died in public institutions and non residents.
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Bridgeport
Freyler
Aldermen Seek 10000 For Yellow Mill Pond Bulkhead
Aldermen urge Common Council to appropriate 10000 to build a bulkhead along Yellow Mill pond on Connecticut avenue from Stratford to Coulter McKenzie Co. factory. City owns waterfront. plan to convert site into a public market space as Mayor Wilson considers and weighs vendor fees versus taxes. Mayor says recommendations pending. data gathering underway on East Side market locations.
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Common Council
Yellow Mill Pond
Connecticut Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Coulter & McKenzie Machine Co
Wilson
Board of Apportionment
Building for post office in Norwalk soon
Washington dispatch reports Rep Donovan introduced a bill to fund a $150,000 Federal building in Norwalk with a 30,000 population. He argues Norwalk lacks its own post office and criticizes Western towns receiving larger buildings. Donovan anticipates strong support as the measure moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Washington
House
Donovan
Close Call as Cars Collide at Beechwood and Clinton
A touring car from Connecticut and the light runabout carrying two women and a man collided near Beechwood and Clinton avenues shortly after eight last night. Both rear wheels of the McCarthy runabout were smashed and the vehicle pinned against a telephone pole. The westbound runabout was struck from the south as it traveled through the intersection. A damage suit is expected. Only witness Daniel O'Leary of Brooklawn District aided the shaken occupants.
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Beechwood
Clinton Avenue
Connecticut
J. E. McCarthy
McCarthy
Beechwood Avenue
Daniel O’leary
Brooklawn
Stick Misses Eye In Narrow Injury Near Eye
Twelve year old Hugh Dimond of South Avenue escaped serious harm when a sharp stick punctured skin near the eye. One stitch was taken at the emergency hospital after the incident occurred this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Dimond
South Avenue
Brady Charged With Cruelty To Animals In Connecticut
John Brady of Jewett Street was arrested this afternoon by Connecticut Humane Society agents Alexander Howell and William D. Bishop Jr. on cruelty to animals charges. He was released on a $26 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brady
Jewett Street
Alexander Howell
William D. Bishop, Jr
Connecticut Humane Society
Big Blizzard Deaths Hit Colorado Towns and Trails
Denver reports describe a two day blizzard across Colorado with missing persons and others found unconscious in snow. Two men are missing on Cheyenne Mountain near Colorado Springs, while trains and streetcars are crippled and towns suffer severe shortages of milk and coal. Refugees flood hotels and schools, with sheriff reports of eight rescued near Canon City and fears of deaths in crushed coaches and eight foot drifts. Damaged lines note martial control in Trinidad and widespread disruption across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cheyrenne Mountain
Colorado Springs
Denver Special
Burlington Line
Chicago
Colorado
West Slope
Canon City
Boulder
Buena Vista
Trinidad Minings
Colorafta Springs
Canonity
Grand Junction
Heavy Rains Alarm Kansas Farmers
A week of wet weather in Kansas and Missouri swollen streams and damaged farm property. At Fort Scott the Marmaton river rose four feet after a heavy downpour, flooding bottoms and forcing farmers to move stock. Near Floral, Archie Lowrey, his wife, and two children were swept away in a wagon while crossing Thaber Creek, and one child drowned. Several central Missouri areas reported flooded streams and mud hindering market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Dec
Kansas
Missouri
Fort Scott
Kas
Flood Refugees Cling to Trees as Death Toll Reaches 50
Bryan Texas December 6 bitter cold worsened suffering in the Brazos river district where hundreds of flood refugees spent about 48 hours in trees. The death toll stood near 50 with no new increases overnight. Boats from the Gulf Coast pressed rescue efforts and river levels began to fall, signaling possible completion of urgent rescues by nightfall toward Navasota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Tex
Brazos River
Gulf Coat
Navasote
Sliver Enters Lad's Thigh After Banister Slide
Six year old Georgie Jonce slid down a banister at 37 Catherine Street yesterday afternoon and a sliver penetrated his thigh. He required emergency hospital care and treatment from Dr. Z Finnegan to reduce pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Jonce
Catherine Street
Z. Finnegan
Marriage Licenses Issue After Delayed Inquiries
Frank E Welly a Milford chauffeur and Signe Curbon of Pycir field obtained a marriage license today after applying December 1 Others securing licenses include Roland Thoampran 15 machinist Parien Conn Margeret Tample 19 42 Poplar Street with parental consent Caesar Misicio 1 machinist Maple Street and Fannie Cardilia 451 Hallett Street.
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Phelan
Pope Pius X
West End
Edward G. Temple
Park Street Church Men’s League
M’laughlin
A. C. Jones
Connecticut CO
David Lynch
Clyde
Mexican City
Constitutionalists
Rebels
Detective Sergeant
Belligerent
Domingo
Vital Statistics
Yellow Mill
Stick
Brady
Dairies
Sliver
Lad
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