Reciprocity for Foreign Autos Favored at Connecticut Automotive Meeting
At Stratfield, Connecticut Automobile Association directors chaired by F. T. Staples backed a reciprocity clause with other states to treat autoists equally and urged stronger enforcement against reckless driving and related offenses. They recommended simplifying the automobile act, adding enforceable penalties, and exploring state tax shifts to fund highways.
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Connecticut Automobile Association
Stratfield
F. T. Staples
Charles M. Robinson
Legislative Committee
M. H. Rogers
Almon L. Judd
Elton
Waterbury
H C. Griswold
Judd
Griswold
New England
Connecticut
Rogers Cwing
Ilfees
Secretary of State
New York
United Tes
Lcenses
Philist
Thinks Child Dead, Leaves Her to Freeze
Atlantic City report says four year old Mamie Petillo was left under a porch in 16 degree weather after her father Frank Petillo believed she was dead and refused to touch the body until a coroner arrived. The child was found alive by her mother, revived by a doctor, but remains in danger of pneumonia. A kidnapping and Sicilian blackmailing ring are suspected in the case.
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United Press
Atlantic City
Frank Petillo
Mamie
Minaugh
Sickles
Orangemen in Fury Battle One Another
Belfast rioters clash after Orangemen vote for Nationalist candidate. Revolvers, clubs, and knives used as homes of traitors are guarded. Dozens injured, property damage runs into thousands as sectarian fury erupts over home rule stance.
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Orangemen
United Press
Belfast
Defense Ceases Today in Hattie Le Blanc Trial
Cambridge dispatch reports what was to be the last day of testimony in the Hattie Le Blanc trial for murder. Isaac Walker, an elderly car starter, described following a couple near Central street and saw the woman enter a car in haste, later leading to the Glover house. The testimony provided humor and stalling as the defense announced it would rest, with a noon recess to follow.
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United Press
Cambridge
Hattie le Blanc
Clarence F. Glover
East Cambridge
Isaac Walker
Central Street
Walker
Fine
Experts Restore Big Generator For City Trolleys
Experts from Connecticut Co and local engineering staff toiled all night at the power house. Regular service resumes with 1200 KW unit on line and an 800 KW unit promised by GE by tomorrow night. A civic delegation will visit President Mellen in New Haven Monday to push for reliable service and Bridport improvements.
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the Connecticut Co
C. H. Chapman
General Electric Co
E. S. Cooley
Mr. Barstow
New Haven
Gineer Farnum
Station A
Coulter & McKenzie
Buckingham
President Mellen
The
Connecticut Co
Public sympathy urged for corporations by Paul Morton
Chicago December 1 Paul Morton head of the Equitable Life appeals for public understanding toward railroads asserting past wrongs may have occurred but learning occurred and that mutual fair treatment benefits both sides He says corporations deserve fair consideration and optimism for an eventual mutually satisfactory business future.
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United Press
Chicago
Paul Morton
Equitable Life
Morton
Steamer John Sharpless wrecks on Galloup Islands
The Wol verine line steamer John Sharpless of St. Catherines Ont goes ashore on Galloup Islands 30 miles from Oswego. Crew of 20 and two women rescued exhausted. Vessel carried 78000 bushels of corn from Chicago to Prescott Ont. Lifeboats destroyed. half the crew and two women reached Galloup Islands after hours without food. others remained aboard and faced exposure. All were later rescued and brought to Oswego.
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United Press
Oswego
Wolverine Line
John Sharpless
St. Catherines
Ont
Galloup Islands
Chicago
Prescott
F. P. Russell
Rusesil
Susan Ross
Workman's Leg Crushed at A T S Plant
Daniel Murtha, 45, unmarried of 272 Myrtle Ave, suffered a fractured thigh at the A. T. S. Co blue mill on Stratford Avenue this afternoon. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition after the accident. An automobile assisted in transporting him from the mills to the hospital.
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Daniel Murtha
Myrtle Avenue
Bluet Mills
Stratford Avenue
Murtha
Bridgeport
Watson
Esenete
Kid Canfield Exposes Gambling Tricks In City Show
The article profiles Kid Canfield a former con man now exposing gambling stunts. He demonstrates tricks like three card monte shell games and bottom dealing while explaining steps to avoid losses. He profits from admission and his gambling expose book as he tours the region.
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Kid" Canfield
Kid Canfield
Dr. Canfield
Samble
Columbus
Obituary of John McCullough of South End
John McCullough died this morning at his Summer street home. A lifelong South End resident, he learned cabinet painting over fifty years ago at Nathan Buckingham's shop. Surviving are four daughters Mary, Margaret Ann, Cecelia and son William. his wife died less than a year ago. Born on Washington's birthday, he celebrated it yearly. Since his wife’s death his health declined until death.
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John McCullough
Summer Street
William
McCullough
Washington
Forster Girl in Auto Crash For Striking Yale Students
Miss Lillian Forster daughter of Mrs Jessie H Forster of the Milford Inn suffered a nervous breakdown after a fatal auto trolley crash in Stratford just after midnight. Yale seniors Stuyvesant Peabody and Benjamin Caspar Thompson were involved. Peabody’s father plans to come to New Haven as inquest prep begins.
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Lillian Forster
Jessie H. Forster
Milford Inn
Stratford
Jessica Saunders
Mystic
Yale
Miss Forster
Peabody
Beardsley Street
Pilgrim Church
Stratford Avenue
Stuyvesant Peabody
Benjamin Caspar Thompson
Wilson
Bridgeport
C. Stevenson
Downs
Middle West
New Haven
Yale College
Yale University
Suckley
Birmingham
Blue Ribbon
Bridgeport Hospital
Thompson
Forster
Hundred Millions Souls Protected by Old Glory
Washington reports the 1903 Philippine census yields 7 635 426 people and, with Guam Samoa and the Canal Zone estimates, the total U S population and possessions reaches about 101 100 000 The census bureau defines the United States with specified dependencies as Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico and military and naval personnel abroad The military and naval population ten years ago was 91 219 and many more served in the islands after the Spanish American War The note adds that more national census details appear on page 3
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Washington
Philippines
Guam
Samoa
Canal Zone
United States
Census Bureau
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Parliament WI ST and EXAC T DID FOR
London December 10 in the general election with 177 of 670 constituencies left to vote. Conservatives and Liberal Laborites hold equal seats from last election. Decided 493 seats: Conservative 224, Liberal Laborite 208, Irish Nationalist 65, Independent Nationalist 6. Coalition 263, majority 39 over opposition. O’Brienites’ lineup uncertain. Remaining constituencies not expected to alter current standings.
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United Press
London
Mutiny by Brazilian sailors quelled after harbor bombardment
Rio de Janeiro reports a second mutiny in the Brazilian navy ended after five hours of bombardment by loyal ships and shore batteries at Combra Island. The mutineers, supported by the scout ship Rio Grande Do Sul, suffered heavy damage. many were killed, then surrendered under truce. Authorities arrested the ringleaders amid a push to curb leniency.
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United Press
Rio de Janiero
Combra Island
Rio Grande Do Sul
Loco Employes Commandeer A One Cold Car
Thirty five Loco Mobile Co employees crowd a Golden Hill Main Street car after transfers gain them extra ride. A dispute with the motorman ends with the Eyota inspector stepping in as workers insist the car proceed to South Main street amid the prior snowbound delay.
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Locomobile Co
Main
Fairfield Avenue
Connecticut Co
Golden Hill Street
South Main Street
Will Commissioners Renew Herman License?
The county faces a decision on renewing Herman’s saloon license which expires at midnight. Herman, after his dive keeper conviction, sold the business to Hartford man Hyman, who seeks license transfer and renewal. A remonstrance from the Law Enforcement League was filed before the transfer, and commissioners have not yet ruled.
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Herman
Hartford
Morrig
Hyman Hartford
Hyman
Law Enforcement League
Edward K. Nicholson
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Connecticut Ave
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E. Main St
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