Brandegee Votes For Long Sessions In Currency Bill
Washington reports that Senate leaders with 10 Republican votes forced a thirteen hour daily session for the currency bill with only a two hour evening recess. Republicans Borah Brady Brandegee Cummins Grenna Kenyon LaFollette Norris Perkins and Smooth joined Democrats in backing the plan.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Brady
Brandegee
Cummins
Grenna
Kenyon
LaFollette
Norris
Perkins
Smooth
Summer Homes Entered at Alexander's Lake in Danielson
Summer homes of Judge Milton A. Shumway and former Senator Frederick A. Jacobs on Alexander's Lake shore, four miles north of the Billingly town lines, were broken into yesterday, likely by vagrants.
Detective Fox's Stamford trip fails to locate jewelry robbers
Noted detective George EB. Fox traveled to Stamford yesterday but the arrest did not match the suspect. A suspect described as a Negro failed to answer the description of the five diamond rigs stolen from John Pulito's jewelry store at 7423 East Main Street on Thanksgiving eve.
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George EB. Fox
Stamford
John Pulito
East Main Street
Pertilazer Co Incorporation and Property Transfer
Papers of Incorporation filed for Berkshire Fertilizer Co with capital stock of $50 000 all paid in. Incorporators include Thomas A Kirkham Fanny L B Kirkham Paul Hine and A H Chamberlain. A deed transfers Cedar Creek land from Thomas Kirkham to the company for a factory site, with a mortgage of $25 000 on the property. Boston reports Mayor Fitzgerald’s collapse and rest in Riis bed.
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The
Berkshire Fertilizer Co
Thomas A. Kirkham
Fanny L. B. Kirkham
Paul Hine
Bridgeport
A. H. Chamberlain
Milford
Cedar Creek
Thomas Kirkham
Patrick Curtin Funeral Announced in City
Died in this city December 5 1913 Patrick Curtin friends invited to attend funeral from late residence 86 Caroline street Monday December 8 at 830 am then from St Charles church at 900 am Interment at Newtown Conn. No flowers. Requiem mass Tuesday at 800 am.
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Cartin
Patrick Curtin
Caroline Street
S J. Charles
Newtown
Conn
Blansfield
Michael Blansfield
Lewis Street
Sacred Heart Church
St Michaels Cemetery
Bryan Narrowly Escapes Ambush of Suffragettes
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bryan narrowly avoided an ambush by suffragists at the National Popular Government League meeting. Helen Todd, California suffragist, challenged him on women’s popular government. Bryan defended people’s judgment and warned rare missteps but rapid correction by the many. Senator Owen urged more direct rule by the people and criticized Senate rules blocking currency reform.
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Washington
Bryan
National Popular Government League
Helen Todd
California
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
White House
Owen
Senate
Explosion at New Jersey plant kills three men
Millville reports a massive blast at the International Praeposite Company plant. Windows shattered citywide as a forest fire started and three wooden buildings were blown to matchwood. Firefighters quickly controlled the flames. One sentence confirms three fatalities and extensive damage.
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New Jersey
Millville
N. J
International Praeposite Company
London Trade Report November Imports Fall Exports Rise
London figures show the Board of Trade results for November with imports down by 12.6 million dollars and exports up by 6.99 million. The trade report highlights shifts in goods movement and overall balance for the month amid continuing global market changes.
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London
Board of Trade
Police Seek Facts On Adams Arrest In New Haven
New Haven December 6 police commission extended invitation to John A. Adams of Hartford to appear and explain his role in the probe of a recent detainment over alleged false pretenses for shoes. Adams has traveled to Florida on employer business, delaying his appearance.
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New Haven
John A. Adams
Hartford
John Coleman Adams
Adams
W. Va
James A. Graham
Hatfield
Marriages and obituaries listed from Danbury area notices
Danbury and surrounding towns publish wedding notices from Nov 26 to Dec 2 naming couples such as Harry A Miller and Edna M Durey in Danbury Ridgefield Yonkers and Bethel plus several Stamford Danbury and Brewster weddings. Obituary Bridget Maye and Bridget Costello noted in Danbury with ages and survivor details. Finnucane John Simon Finnucane listed.
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Miller-Durgy
Danbury
Harry A. Miller
Edna M. Durey
Avery-Grant
Ridgefield
Lillian Frances Grant
Clarence Hdward Avery
Troccolas-Bross
Joseph Costello
Mary B. Wimsey
Tomanio-Martasino
Peter Tomanio
Isabelle Martasino
Dejulio-Mancuso
Anthony DeJulia
Louise Mancuso
Healey-Tierney
John Healey
Loretta Tierney
Bennett-Wood
Bethel
James G. Bennett
Ritts B. Wood
Murphy-Stokes
Stamford
Maurice B. Murphy
Lillian V. Stokes
Gleason-Hotter
John R. Gleason
Henrietta V. Hotter
Maye
Bridget Maye
Costello
Bridget
Patrick J. Costello
Finnucane
John Simon Finnucane
Pink Block raid yields fines and jail terms in city court
Judge Frank L. Wilder imposed fines and jail sentences on five Black women and one white man from a raid on the Pink Block opium joint at 379 Housatonic Avenue. Proprietress Mabel Baldwin, jailed since November 19, faces sentence with others fined $25 and costs and brief terms in jail for charges of keeping a disorderly house and frequenting.
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Housatonic Avenue
Frank L. Wilder
Edward Wagner Ape
Mabel Beldwin
Lavina Barber
Anna Tower
Gertrude Kelly
Martha Robinson
Daisy Fowler
Antone Dudley
Tower Woman
Lexington Avenue
Dudley
Hallett Street
I. J. Finkelstone
Lavery & Finkelstone
Thomsas May
Brooks Street
William Kennedy
John Wanock
Hallam Street
Annie
John Walsh
New York
Abe Lincoln
B. B. Steiber
John J. Kane
Travellers Cafe
Elm Street
Neo PeRaene
Michael Charnail
Lakeview
Bevel Anderson
William Murray
Crawford Laundry Co
Clemon Bussy
Elwood
New Haven
Walter Wilson
Park Avenue
Robert G. DeForest
Michael Ondeck
James Sanscak
John Janxura
Michael Gulvas
Yale Professor Weds Miss Welch in New Haven
Miss Cora Deming Welch and Prof. David Stanley Smith of the Yale Music Department were married this afternoon at the bride’s Prospect Street home in New Haven. The Rev. Frederick Lent officiated. The bride’s sister, Mrs. Charles W. Gross of Hartford, served as attendant.
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New Haven
Cora Deming Welch
David Stanley Smith
Yale Music Department
Prospect Street
Frederick Lent
Charles W. Gross
Hartford
Norwalk Violinist Rescues Woman From Two Roudies
Norwalk violinist Walter J Sheehan saved a young woman from two men attempting to force her into a hallway on 63rd street New York last night He intervened after hearing screams and beat the assailants until they fled He escorted the woman to her home Also mentions a film recording of President Wilson sealed in a library box to be opened in 100 years
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Norwalk
Walter J. Sheehan
63Rd Street
New York
Mr. Sheehan
Cavanaugh
Sheehan
President Wilson
Inn Street event in Bridgeport on December 6 1913
A brief notice from Bridgeport Connecticut dated Saturday December 6 1913 referencing HoOwW Lanp's Inn Street. The fragment notes a location and date without further details of activities or organizers.
Victor Christmas and Victor records at Howland store
The ad promotes Victor Victrola records and machines in multiple sizes under a new Christmas contract with easy payment terms from $20 to $200. It promises clear, sweet sound for daily use and grand opera moods, inviting customers to hear the expansive Christmas collection at the Howland store with delivery scheduling options.
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Victor
Howland
Suit-case and hand-bags for Christmas gifts
A catalog note offers suit-cases and hand-bags with special fitness for Christmas giving. Leather cases on steel frames, linen lining, leather bindings and brass locks priced from 85 cents to 10 dollars. Lightweight matting cases bound with leather, 18 to 24 inch sizes priced 2 to 5 dollars. Third floor.
Cedar Chest Featured as Valued Gift and Fitting
A cedar chest is praised as a valued room addition and storage for fine dresses. The article notes polished cedar, brass hinges, pleasing shapes, and a bedroom nook where the chest suits the reader. Various chest styles priced from two to ten dollars, including sliding trays and dustproof lids.
Howland Men's Furnishings Presents Gifting for Him
For Him. Choose a carefully selected gift from Howland Men's Furnishings. Fine Yorke shirts from $1, neckwear 25c to $2, ties socks and handkerchiefs in matching patterns $1 to $2. Suspenders garters armbands $0.50 to $1.50. Right of Main street door.
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Howland Men
Yorke
Books to win young folks for gift giving
A catalog style note explains the right kind of children’s books, aiming for energetic stories that appeal to boys and girls. It lists numerous titles with authors and prices, emphasizing careful preparation to match young readers, and ends with a store description and location.
Little Guide to Toyland Shopping List From 1900s Catalog
A boy friendly inventory of toys and playthings with prices for boys and girls. It lists moving picture machines railroad trains electric railroads steam engines rocking horses dolls doll furniture games teddy bears Noahs Ark Shool-Fly horses and more with price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eniai
House pays tribute to canal engineer Gaillard
Washington reports the House adopted a resolution of regret over the death of Lieut Colonel David Gaillard Panama Canal engineer presented by Representative Austin Tennessee. L Edgar Osgood of Hartford Courant staff and former Bridgeport reporter is visiting local friends on Sunday. Warmer Want Ads One Cent a Word.
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Washington
David Gaillard
Panama Canal
House
Austin
Tennessee
L. Edgar Osgood
The
Hartford Courant
Bridgeport
Railroads Must Give Up Their Water Lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to allow extensions of time beyond July 1 1914 for railroads to divest ownership or control of water lines with a March 1 1914 deadline. The Panama Canal Act prohibits railway ownership or interest in competing water carriers. Blythe Cal Dec 6 Two men suspected of robbing Palo Verde West Bank of 25 000 and killing Bowles were captured with 4450 found on the prisoners.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Blythe
Cal
Palo Verde
Bowles
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Boston
Fitzgerald
BOR
Henry J
Water
Fairfield Avenue
Daniel BP. Keane
A. G. Barrow
East Main St
Daniel P. Keane
Laurel
James Horan
John Rece & Son
Boston Ferns
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Hors
Comasethe
Ris
Arnith Sachs Se 1Oon Sales Co., Inc
Aperson Court
Airfield County
William L. Mnett
Moon Sales Co., Inc
Zorencon
State Street
Bridgcort
Eceiver
Corm
T. Haviland
London Trade Report
Kenosha
Wis
Mathias Werve
Japan
Pittsburgh
Ng Pong Chew
San Francisco
University of Pittsburgh
YALE
Miss Welch
Inn Street
Irfield Avenue
Cannon
Front
Him
Howland Dry Goods CO
Jhowland’s
Bors Fiste
Daeys
West
Swift River
Burg
St. Dunstan
Hidred
St. Donald
Brown
Otis
Ned Brewster
Hawkins
Tomlinson
Silver Fox Farm
Henley
Battle Line
Channon
Phillipines
Mother Goose Chatterbox
Jean Cabot
British Isles
Jean—Tagears—oloe
Harmony Wine
Olmstead
Dorothy Brooke Acros
the Fe Sparhawk
Little Master
Richards—o
Susan—Douglas
Annie Leurie
Azales
the Pepper Seriie
Sidiney
St Ceet
Elsie Rooks
Finney
Helen Over
Gilchrist
Lee
Beatrice of Destwood
Kurifo
Arizona
Rhoades
Jane Stuart
Hermick
Martin Twins
Alien
Six Star Ranch
Stuart
Pegry Raymond
Seeth
Nancy Lee—Warde
Red House
Grafice— Douglas
Campfire
Hillside
Sayiorwrs
Little Guide To
Toyland
Fio
Dolly
Sfc
Mowland Dry Goods CO
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