German born Herman Liefeld dies after visit to New York
Communicated obituary of Herman G. Liefeld born April 11 1831 near Berlin. Migrated to New York 1853, settled New Haven 1854 as tailor then shirt cutter, later Bridgeport Star Shirt Co. Charter member of German Baptist churches, oldest deacon here. Died after heart failure on return from New York. survived by wife two sons and four daughters and many grandchildren.
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Herman G. Liefeld
Dalgow
Berlin
Germany
New York
New Haven
Conn
Bridgeport
Star Shirt Co
German Baptist Churches
First Baptist Church
Henry
German Baptist Church
Adolf Liefeld
Hawleyville
Edward
Frederick
Leandry
Louisa Minsch
Worcester
Mass
Lydia Young
Katie
Ida Liefeld
Fire destroys old fireplace after still alarm at Main Street
Fire units responded to a still alarm at 144 East Main Street where cross beams in a broad old fashioned fireplace caught fire, forcing removal of beams and extensive damage to the 1792 structure. Pauline Orahood reportedly took her own life by drinking carbolic acid after her mother reproved her for borrowing 60 cents.
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East Main Street
Pauline Orahood J
Obituary notices list Nellis, Geefeld, Stanton, Kelly figures
Death notices from this city announce Hugh E. Nellis at 317 Fairfield Ave aged 72 1 10 from Dec 7 1911 widow of John Collins and funeral arrangements. Also listed are Georg Geefeld 81 months 25 weeks past burial at Mountain Avenue 120 Highland Avenue with service Dec 9 1911. Beth H Stanton 43 years wife of J Frank Stanton funeral Dec 6 1931 from 3 Liberty Street to Mt. Hope. James Kelly Stratford Dec 6 1911 funeral from Surf Avenue Dec 8 8:30 am and St James church interment St Michaels. Sophia Naedele 79 10 5 burial Park Cemetery. John L Miller 68 funeral Dec 8 2 pm Mountain Grove.
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John Collins
Anna Costello
Newtown
Liefelp
T Ty
Cman Geefeld
Avenus
Stanton
Beth H
J. Frank Stanton
Liberty Street
Mt. Eee
Kelly
Iin
Stratford
James Kelly
Jeremiah J. Courting
Surf Avenue
St. James Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Waedele
Sophia
John Naedele
Martin Rau
Cinton Avenue
Park Cemetery
John L Miller
Broad Street
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Deaths During November 101 in Town Records
Vital statistics recorded with Town Clerk Thomas for November show 101 deaths. Nine were from accident or violence, eleven from pneumonia, two from bronchitis. Hight died of consumption, one from scarlet fever, diphtheria claimed two, one from nervous trouble, and 67 from other causes.
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Thomas
Hight
Rival labor body seeks to crush the A F L
Lynn Massachusetts December 7 special from United Press Knights of Labor and United Shoe Workers of America move to unify and centralize power amid McNamara case fallout. Stephen Walsh urges all labor leaders to attend a January 19 rally to persuade AFL affiliated members to join under one head in a bid to supremacy over capital.
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United Press
Lynn
Mass
American Federation of Labor
McNamara
Knights of Labor
United Shoe Workers
America
Trayes
Knights of Lani
Stephen M. Walsh
Shoe Cutters’ Assembly
Walsh
Sentence Put Off In Oil Trust Case Guilty 143 Counts
A federal jury found Standard Oil Co. of New York guilty on 143 counts for accepting concessions from railroads on oil shipments from Olean New York and Burlington Vermont. Judge Hazel deferred sentencing to December 22 as defense announces plans for a new trial.
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Special Front United Press
Buffalo
Hazel
United States District Court
Standard Oil Co
New York
Olean
N. Y
Burlin
Standard Waa
D. J. Kenefick
Vagrant Seeks Bread Absconds With Diamond Ring
A vagrant asking for a bite at Miss Dettman's 623 Knowlton Street home this forenoon received food but left with a diamond ring valued at about 25. She notified police after discovering the loss.
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Miss Dettman
Knowlton Street
Murder Trial May Start Next Week
The murder case against John Heider for the death of Patrick Fay in Stamford heads to the criminal Superior court next week before Judge Reed and a jury. Attorneys John C. Chamberlain and Charles B. Williamson are assigned to defend Heider, with a possible extension sought to prepare the defense after a wage dispute preceded the shooting.
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John Heider
Patrick Fay
Stamford
Reed
Criminal Superior Court
John C. Chamberlain
Charles B. Williamson
Helder
Fay
Probing Fire Kills Entire Balfour Family in Philadelphia
Philadelphia investigators probe a deadly blaze at the Maine Apartments on South 10th Street where Robert Balfour, a Woolworth manager, his wife, and daughter Ruth perished. Fire officials say an explosion triggered the fire and the family likely inhaled toxic fumes before death.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Maine Apartments
South 10Th Street
Robert Balfour
Woolworth
Ruth Balfour
Balfours
Justice Strikes Stokes Testimony From Record
New York December 7 Justice Marcus struck from the record all redirect testimony by W E D Stokes in the Graham Conrad trial showgirls charged with shooting him. The judge ruled there was no further need for cross examination with Stokes testimony removed and letters written by Lillian Graham expelled from the record.
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United Press
New York
Justice Marcus
W. E. D. Stokes
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
Stokes
Chanler Settles With Prima Donna for 70000
New York reports Sheriff Bob Chanler returned from Paris and announced a purely financial settlement with Cavalieri. Lina will seek divorce in French courts within four to five months and there will be no reconciliation. Chanler and attorney Sidney Harris declined to confirm the amount, though it is generally believed Lina gains seventy thousand dollars.
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United Press
New York
Cavalieri
Bob” Chanler
Paris
Chanler
Sidney Harris
Lina
Webster Favors Williamson for Board Vacancy
Republicans on the Webster Board of Education dispute the choice to succeed the late Thos Hood Macdonald. Attorney William B. Boardman is the administration pick, while W. R. Webster backs George E. Williamson, Union Metallic Cartridge Co. engineer, as a rival candidate. The board is expected to nominate two candidates for the vacancy, whose term ends November 1913.
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Board of Education
Thos. Hood Macdonald
William B. Boardman
New Haven Railroad
George B. Hill
W. R. Webster
George E. Williamson
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Webster
Williamson
Macdonald
Ontario and Western to come under New York Central control
Financial circles report that transfer of the Ontario and Western to the New York Central awaits approval from the public service commission. An agreement with the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad would see the NYO&W stock turned over once assent is granted. The price for the stock was not announced.
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United Press
New York
New York, Ontario and Western
New York Central
Public Service Commission
Central
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Ontario & Western
American government caught napping on bison deal
A December Wide World Magazine story recounts how Canada secured a herd of six hundred wild bison from Indian owner Pablo after a drawn out negotiation. Pablo, who had previously profited by private stock, sold to Canadian Parks Commissioner Howard Douglas for about 120000 dollars, transforming him into a wealthy figure among Indians and Washington officials.
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Great West
Wide World
United States
Plains
Alberta
Michael Pablo
Montana
Pablo
Washington
Howard Douglas
Canadian Parks
Ravalli
Douglas
German Battleship Kaiser Wilhelm II Grounded in Fog
The German battleship Kaiser Wilhelm II lies aground off Fleasburg Fiord as heavy fog prevents tugs from freeing her. While the vessel is grounded, authorities believe she is not in great danger.
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United Press
Kiel
Germany
Fleansburg Fiord
Mauretania Rescued From Mud Near Dingle
After more than 12 hours of tugs work, the liner Mauretania was freed from mud near Dingle at 10:30 this morning. The ship, slightly damaged, will sail Saturday on schedule after snapping her anchor chains during a gale last night and drifting across the Mersey River.
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United Press
London
Dingle
Mercie River
Butter Reaches Its Highest Price With Probe On
Chicago December 7 butter prices climbed to the highest level since 1888 amid a government probe of the butter and egg board. Fancy creamery butter sold wholesale at 37 cents per pound, translating to about 45 to 50 cents for the consumer.
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United Press
Chicago
Butter and Egg Board
Beef Barons Are Not Required to Appear in Court
Chicago December 7 The ten millionaire Chicago packers on trial after eight years of legal wrangling may be decided by a former jury. Government aims to challenge veniremen, with Special Attorney Sheean showing a preference for agriculturists. Veniremen reveal mixed views on Sherman law while court guards restrict reporters and photographers, allowing only a few defendants to attend today.
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United Press
Chicago
Sheean
Federal Building
Early motor car races and the first speed tests
The article recalls the 1896 Cosmopolitan race from New York to Irvington on Hudson and back, won by a Duryea wagon built by J Frank Duryea. It notes public protests over speed, the distinction between road contests and track races, and outlines early car design advances including the Duryea car’s four horsepower engine, water cooling, carburetor, and control levers.
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John Brisben Walker
New York
Irvington-on-Hudson
America
Chicago
Duryea
Stevens-Duryea
J. Frank Duryea
Irvington
the Horseless Age
Embroidered silk stockings sold with broad appeal
Silk hosiery is praised for beauty and lustrous silk with embroidery in attractive designs. Prices range from 50 cents to $3, highlighting black silk, self shade patterns, and colored options in pink, white, or light blue. Special large sizes offered.
Home comfort robes for men and boys in plaid back
Home comfort coats for men and boys emphasize ease and relaxation. Dou ble faced material features plaid backs priced at 4.50 and 5.50 with color options gray brown tan and navy. Blanket bath robes in sage patterns at 4.50 and up to 12. Boys robes shown in red blue gray tan brown at 2 and 3. Front basement.
Silken Scarves and Decorative Throat Ornaments Show Trend
Ranging from plain hues to Persian patterns the collection features rich scarfs with gold or silver beadwork, crepes de chine in black and white, and delicate hues. Decorative throat pieces include buds, flowers, velvet bows, jabots, lace bows and stock collars priced from 5 to 50 cents up to $4. Center aisle front.
Boys Overcoats Highlight Warmth and Style Across Sizes
The advertisement promotes boys overcoats praised for warmth, looks, and wear. It lists chinchilla options in blue or gray with wool lining, fur trimmed kersey coats, and long all-wool coats in gray tan olive and brown, offered in sizes 3 to 18 with prices from five to twelve dollars.
New Men’s Wear Adds Colorful Holiday Styles
Holiday selections offer men and gift buyers a range of rich colors and distinctive designs. Sets include combination tie pieces with adjustable color options and coordinated silk socks and handkerchiefs priced from 1 to 2.50 dollars.
Flexible Flyers sleds praised for speed and steerability
A nostalgic ad extols Flexible Flyers as superior sleds with smooth, easy handling and strong steering. It notes a steel construction and a price range from 3 to 86 dollars by size, with other sleds available for about 50 cents, and mentions a front basement location.
Duryea Motor Car Developed From Earlier Designs
J Frank Duryea has advanced the Stevens Duryea motor car from initial concepts. A front button controls the wagon speed via the seat. Meanwhile the Good Government League allocated 500000 dollars to its campaign and the Sokon union labor committee 260 as part of farming want ads.
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J. Frank Duryea
Seer Stevens-Duryea
Good Government League
Socon Union Labor Committee
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Fairfield Ave
Hugh E. Nellis
Violets
Lily
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Choice
Boston Ferns
James Horan
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
A. F. OF L
Justice Strikes
Prima Donna
Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
Educational Board
U. M. C. Co. Engineers
T. H. Macdonald
Edu
Cation
N. Y. Central Soon
Gerge Menry ‘Lewis
England
Royalts
Lewis & Lewis
Washington, Dar
Tovay, c
Mauretania
Everlasting Doll
Handwerck
Home Comfort
the Howl:and Dry Goods CO
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