Shonts Faces Smuggling Charge In New York Port
Mrs Theodore Shonts wife of New York Inter Borough Traction president must explain $20000 worth of jewels found in her baggage after disembarking the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse A hearing is expected tomorrow Shonts has prior customs trouble in 1908 over smuggled gowns in her home The first lecture of Dr Frederic Poole on China will be given at the Library tonight at 2 o clock in Pekin and the Great Wall sequence Meanwhile in Memphis an air race record is challenged as Moissant seeks to beat Barré for a $5000 prize after Barré averaged 87.93 mph yesterday
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Rheims
Goldfish Bouquets Sell Cheap at Local Pharmacy
Bright two goldfish aquariums with globe pebbles and plants sold at Cyrus Pharmacy on Fairfield Avenue and Courtland Street for 16 cents. Full care directions provided. These compact aquariums are decorative and attractive additions for homes.
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Raffle Ticket Leads to Identify John Graham Death
A shotgun raffle ticket numbered 0304 sold in Terryville identifies John Graham, an employee of a Terryville lock shop, as the man who died at St Vincent's hospital after being removed from police headquarters in critical condition. Graham had been missing since Thanksgiving. Relatives were expected at the undertaking parlors later today.
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
John Graham
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Lewis C. Hitt
Bulls Head
Krause
St. Vincent's
Mexican Rebels Capture Guerrero Town Report
Rumor spans El Paso that Guerrero fell to Mexican rebels though no confirmation arrives due to censorship. Reports say a coordinated assault by rebel forces led to brief Federal surrender and deposition of municipal officials.
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Wall Street Opening Fades to Little Change
Opening strength in the New York stock market gave way as gains were erased by midday. By noon prices hovered around yesterday's close with only minor fluctuations, reflecting a cautious session. In Washington, Gov Harmon and Gen Bixby addressed the Rivers and Harbors convention praising the committee's work and goals.
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New York
Washington
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Bixbey
Brutal Assault Alleged In Boston Cocaine Case
James H. Taylor, a Black man, was arraigned in police court after allegations of severe brutality by his wife, Margaret Jackson, in East Dedham. Police said he abused her, chained to a cot, with evidence of repeated beating and fearsome cruelty. Taylor faced charges of assault and battery and cocaine involvement.
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Boston
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Middlesex Street
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Taylor
Watch and Ward Society
Margaret Jackson
Amherst
Damages Sought In Fatal Danbury Shooting Suit
In Danbury Superior Court Ben Godfrey of Lonetown sought 10000 damages from James Smith for injuries from a near two year old shooting. Godfrey was struck when Smith fired from his home in darkness as Godfrey delivered a visit, leaving him permanently disabled after months in hospital. The trial ended with a hung jury and no retrial is expected.
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Settlement Reached In Danbury Dog Bite Suit
Patrick Green of Danbury settled out of court with Lester Peck for about 300 dollars after Green was bitten by Peck’s dog at Sunset Hill last summer. The incident was to be heard in the Danbury Superior Court. Green is son of the late Morgan Green. The same week sheep on George town’s Storrs College farm were killed by dogs belonging to that area. Additional local notes cover misrouted rural mail, hunting season limits, and upcoming church supper and sales events.
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New England
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Easton
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Southington
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Louis Burgess
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John C. Read
DeWitt Weld
Fred Driggs
Pleasant Valley
Harry Lounsbury
Mark Twain
Carnegie Hall
New York
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Soules
Hezekiah Nickerson
Judge Nickerson
Obituary Notices for Mrs Martha McCoy and Daniel Healey
The funeral for Mrs Martha McCoy was held at 9:30 from her home 306 Hamilton Street and at St Marys Church at 10. Rev Father Murphy officiated and pallbearers included Nicholas Malone John Cody Joseph Carroll and others. Interment followed at St Michaels Cemetery. The obsequies for Daniel R Healey were held this morning at 9 at 196 East Main Street and St Marys Church half an hour later. Rev Murphy presided with pallbearers F O Rourke Charles Freeman Thomas McGuire and others. Interment was at St Michaels Cemetery.
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John Cody
Joseph Carroll
J. D. Cunningham
John Reilly
Henry Cullen
St. Michael's, Cemetery
Daniel R. Healey
Frank C. Baker
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St. Marys Church
F. O'Rourke
Charles Freeman
Thomas McGuire
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Old Policeman Crocker Dies in Bristol
Eben S Crocker a retired police sergeant of Boston died suddenly at his son Charles home in Bristol Conn Age 65 with 35 years service on the Brockton police force He retired last night in apparent good health Death caused by heart trouble
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Bristol, Conn
Eben S Crocker
Boston
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Charles
Brockton
Charity Ball at Stratfield Sets Society Event Tone
The Stratfield ballroom hosts the annual charity ball under Associated Charities for Industrial Relief. Proceeds fund the Children's Day Nursery and related work. Mrs. Wallace Downs chairs the Day Nursery arrangements. a long list of patronesses and a large organizing committee are named.
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Associated Charities For Industrial Relief
Association In the Receiving Inc
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Children’s Day Nursery
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Maud Adams to wear $500 rooster costume in Chantecler
Paris reports the $500 rooster costume for Maud Adams in Rostand's Chantecler is completed along with about 70 other outfits for the American production. The outfits, crafted by the St. Martin firm, are described as finer and will ship soon.
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Maud Adams
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