Melnikoff Guilty on Two Counts Gets 30 Years
William Robinson of Stamford pleaded guilty in criminal superior court to abusing his 14 year old daughter and received a sentence from 7 to 18 years in State's prison. Abraham Melnikoff the painter admitted to two counts involving six year old Marie Marx and 10 year old Lizzie Wasko and was sentenced to 30 years. Dr. Jonn Lynch was appointed to examine Gus Rockman’s sanity as his defense proceeds.
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William Robinson
Stamford
Abraham Melnikoff
Marie Marx
Commercial Street
Lizzie Wasko
Sterling Street
Meliikoff
Jonn
Lynch
Gus Rockman
Circus for Cowboy ends in custody mishap
James Simons, a cowboy from Indian Territory, was captured after stealing a harness and blankets from Burns Co. in the North End. He told Probation Officer Canfield that he stole because he was hungry. Also noted is President Truman nominating Captain Albert Mertz to rear admiral and Auditor Keating ordering city board requisitions due by January 1.
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James Simons
Indian Territory
Hart
Canfield
Simons
Burns Co
North End
Washington
Albert Mertz
Keating
McCoy and Healy Obituaries The Danbury Notices
In Danbury on December 4 1910 Martha I Keefe wife of Frank T McCoy funeral from 306 Hamilton Street to Marys Church at 10 am interment St Michaels Cemetery In Danbury December 5 Daniel F Healy funeral at 196 East Main Street to St Marys Church at 9 30 am interment St Michaels Cemetery
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John Keefe
Hamilton Street
Erst Mary's Church
St.Michael'semetery
Healy
Daniel F. Healy
F. C. Baker
East Main Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Michael's Metery
Local Physicians Enthusiastic at City Clinic Plan
In response to a Board of Health appeal, physicians and dentists write to the board expressing interest in a free clinic for school children with seal defects found in exams by the health inspector. Letters went to doctors citywide. responses are rising faster than expected since the appeal went out Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Buckingham
Woman Falls Two Stories Breaks Arm In Fall
Mrs Julia Josicy age 26 hanging clothes from a second floor window at 313 Hancock avenue fell headfirst landing on the sidewalk behind her home. She sustained a broken right arm with bones protruding and possible internal injuries. She was taken to St Vincent's hospital after a preliminary examination by Dr Bennett.
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Hancock Avenue
Julia Josicy
Josky
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Bennett
Ambulance Corps
Monument to Baron Von Steuben Unveiled Today
Thousands of German Americans braved heavy snow in Lafayette Park to unveil Baron Von Steuben statue. Miss Helen Taft and dignitaries attended as General Carter directed a military pageant and a 1000-voice Liederkranz sang. Officials included Count Von Bernstorff and Richard Bartholdt with War Secretary Dickinson presiding. Bridgeport delegates from the Central Verband attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washinton
United States
Lafayette Park
Baron von Steuben
Helen Taft
General Carter
Liederkranz Society
Presdient Taft
Count von Bernstorff
Richard Bartholdt
Mssouri
Charles A. Hexamer
National German- American Alliance
Dickinson
Redmond Defeated by O'Brien in Cork Contest
United Press reports John E Redmond Irish Nationalist leader lost re election in Cork to William O'Brien Independent Nationalist. Redmond held Claire seat unopposed while Roche also loses seat. Loss seen as surprise with little chance Conservatives gain support.
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United Press
Cork
Irc
John E. Redmond
William O’brien
Redmond
Le Blanc Trial Continues With Gallant Interrogation
Miss Gallant testified in the Le Blanc trial, recounting her Nova Scotia origins and service as a nurse. The witness described the arrest night, noting Hattie Le Blanc’s worried face and uncombed hair, and confirmed the third degree interrogation questions and answers. She identified the private room used for the inquiry and stated no rewards were promised to Hattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie
Mss Gallant
Byrnes
Nova Scotia
Massachusetts Court
Miss Gallant
Hattie le Blanc
Higgins
Bloomfield
Cape Breton
Walker
Waltham
Polce
Johnson
Hattle
Boston
Rhyrnes
Emily Bowers
Ballinger Cleared by Ballinger-Pinchot Committee Report
In Washington at noon the majority report of the Ballinger-Pinchot investigation committee found Secretary Pallinger not an enemy of conservation and not a faithful and efficient public officer. The document states the charges were exonerated and the secretary acted within a reasonable policy framework.
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Washington
Dec. T
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger-Pinchot
Congress
Pallinger
Wife's pleading saves bicamist in court today
In Bridgeport a judge spared Charles W. Patrick a prison term after his wife Mrs. Patrick pleaded for leniency. Patrick, who had confessed to bigamy, was sentenced to one year in jail with judgment suspended and placed under probation for a year, to live with his wife and support five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Patrick
South Norwalk
Lucien F. Burpee
Criminal Superior Court
Patrick
Ireland
William W. Bent
Patrck
Judson
Charles H. MacAuley
State's
Burpee
Turney French
Ethel Walp
Housatonic River
French
Dan[ee
Grace Russell
Brewsters, N
Russell
Miss Walp
Robert C. Mallette
Arthur Carmody
Carmody
Federal Biscuit Co
Wethersfield
Arthur Nelson
Nelson
Bridgeport
West End
Michaelson
Isenburg’s
Main Street
Peter Hickson
Richard Jackson
Hickson
Johnson
Alling Rubber Co
Refora
Frank Moran
Danbury
Edward Dwyer
Dwyer
Stephen Devaney
Devaney
Mary Smith
Brooks Street
Obituary for Hugh T Quinn and Mary Sheeran in St Michael's cemetery
The funeral for Hugh T. Quinn from 203 Iranistan Avenue proceeded to Sacred Heart Church with a high mass of requiem led by Rev T R Sweeney, with music by James Mahoney. Delegations from Aragon Council K of C and Holy Name Society attended. Bearers included Malcolm Baxter and six others. Interment followed at St Michael's Cemetery. Mary wife of Frank J Sheeran was also laid to rest at St Michael's after services at Nichols Street and St Mary's Church with Rev J F Murrhy officiating and committal prayers by Father Mucahy and Rev McDonald. Bearers included Daniel Cotter and six others.
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Hugh T. Quinn
Iranistan Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
T. R. Sweeney
James Mahoney
Aragon Counci
K. Ofc
Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart Church
Malcolm Baxter
William Yale
James F. Hughes
R. T. Rock William H. Hurley
Fenton Kelley
The
Knights of Columbus
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mary
Frank J. Sheeran
Nchols Street
Therce
St Mary's Church
J F. Murrhy
Thomas P. Mucahy
Edward McDonald
Daniel Cotter
Robert Burrell
Patrek McGuire
John Rogan
John Fallon
John Dermutt
Mosby Vexed By Forgotten Peter Parley In Connecticut
Col John Singleton Mosby, famed Confederate cavalryman, visited Bridgeport and Hartford, celebrating his 78th birthday. Yale students honored him with an automobile ride, while townspeople and veterans greeted him warmly at the Stratfield. Mosby recalled Peter Parley as a once great figure in Connecticut and lamented the forgotten fame. He spoke at Jackson’s Theatre and planned further appearances. Captain W. B. Cary of Windsor reminded Mosby of a near capture during the war.
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George L. Porter
Lyman §. Catlin
Boys In Blue
John Singleton Mosby
Virginia
Confederacy
Mosby
Stratfield
Bridgeport
Col. Mosby
Yale
Mason and
D Xon
Elm City
Grand Opera House
Jackson's Theatre
Forrest
Connecticut
Peter Parley
Washington
Col Mnsby
U.S
Hong Kong
Jackson's
Hartford
W. B. Cary
Windsor
Conn
New Haven
Cary
Moshy
Enos Nemie Reports Hollander Business Ties
Fred Enos Port of Bridgeport collector says Alexander Hollander, arrested in Naples for undervaluation of imported goods, never imported through Bridgeport. Dispatch notes Hollander’s alleged operations ran via Bridgeport and mentions an associate Moran who reportedly did not import through this port.
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Fred Enos
Bridgeport
Alexander Hollander
Naples
Italy
Hollander
Enos
Custom House
New York
Moran
Fnow
Grandson Seeley Deeds Another Ninth Away
Herbert Barnum Seeley transfers one ninth of his interest in the Barnum estate annuity fund to Antoinette E. Searles New York for 2400 dollars. This marks the sixth portion Seeley has deeded away from his grandfather P T Barnum’s estate.
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Herbert Barnum Seeley
P. T. Barnum
Antoinette E. Searles
New York
Barnum
Seelow
There’ll be no better holiday shopping time this year
A cheerful storewide pitch urges shoppers there is no better moment for holiday orders, promising extensive selection from sleds and skates in the basement to toys and glassware on upper floors, with ample time and patient service. The ad notes the window will close in two weeks, implying urgency.
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Toyland
Chinchilla Overcoats for Boys in Basement Sale
Chinchilla coats for boys big and small selling in the front basement. Russian chinchilla overcoats for ages 3 to 8 priced from 5 to 8 50 dollars in brown gray or blue. Chinchilla reefers for ages 8 to 16 in deep navy blue at 5 to 6 50 dollars. Fur trimmed options for younger boys range 4 to 8 50 dollars in blue or brown with matching fur.
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Chinchilla
Unique books for young folks for Christmas sales
A holiday book-shop advertisement lists several children's titles with prices, highlighting The Slant Book by Peter Newell and other novelties such as The Fairy Ring, A Book of Bunnies, Hee Reflections for Children, Billy Whiskers Kidnapped, Emerald City of Oz, Little Maid In Toyland, Christmas With Santa Claus, Eskimo Stories, Miss Toto of Pool Town, Peter Rabbit series, and more. Main floor rear display.
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Peter Newell
Paine
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Hawes
Billy Whiskers
Mont
Tery
Emerald City of Oz
Baum
Little Maid
Toyland
Sutton
Santa Claus
Montgomery
Smith
Silk of extra value in plain colors and checks
Nice soft fine and firm messaline silk of extra good ness. Fifty cents yard. Not a great big lot. Women will buy it on sight. Suitable for waists and dresses. Colors include Navy Copenhagen reseda rose jasper and white with black combinations. Center aisle rear.
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Navy
Copenhagen
Reseda
Warm felt slippers with varied styles and prices
Felt slippers offer warmth after work with options from children's to men's sizes. Heelless styles with light leather soles priced 80c to 1.25. High cut felt with fur trim 69c to 1. Felt men's plain 1.50. Women's fancy high cut 1.50 to 1.75.
Beautiful 24 inch dolls for sale at dollar
A sales notice proclaims a fresh stock of 24 inch dolls now available on the third floor for one dollar each. Describes movable limbs, wigs, eyelashes, shoes, stockings, and sleepable pose as key features amid enthusiastic buyer demand.
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Toyland
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Gil Sardines
Alaska
Teak Bluz
Shore Haddock
Melnikoff
Chines
Lily
John Beck & Son
Chids Garden
Lily OF the Valley
Killarney
JAS, Horan & Florists
KONUK
Preumatis
Bing
Hughes & Chapman
Sikmateury Avenl
Baron Steuben
No. 3 Truck Company
Owen Burns
Boar of Apportionment
Central Avenue
Timothy Sullivan
Rourke & Rourke
Michael Sullivan
James Moran
Willam O'Leary
Patrick Mordn
William Duhiz
John Cronan
Gilletti Razors
O'Brien
Ballinger
Bicamist
Enos Nemie
Seeley
Howland
Ances
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Str
Howland Dry Goods
Jennie Hamilton
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