Mother's prayer for death comes with son's body
In Cleveland a grieving mother Mrs Garoins Malanti prayed she might die before her dead son arrived home from hospital. She rose, traveled to Ely where her son Marco Malanti lay dying, then collapsed moments before his body could arrive. Her own death followed within minutes as she prayed to be taken to die first.
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United Press
Clevéland
Garoins Malant
Ely
Marco Malanti
Kame
Riot in Calcutta Streets Between Hindus and Muslims
In Calcutta hundreds of Hindus and Mohammedans rioted in the streets as infantry and cavalry charged. Several were killed and nearly 100 injured. Machine guns were mounted in riot zones and police patrolled mounted sections. The violence followed days of looting and arson with houses destroyed. Further fighting is feared amid religious fanaticism and a shaky calm.
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Sreetatrom United Press
Calcutta
The Farmer Dance Fund Raffle at Colonial Hall
The Ladies of the society solicit support for their December 27 event at Colonial Hall. Funds benefit One Worthy Poor without regard to creed or nationality. Attractive prizes and good music planned. committee announcements coming next week.
Connecticut Man Charged Over Indian Lands Controversy
Washington reports charges of irregularity in the Indian allotment debate tied to the enrollment of James F. Rowell, a Stanford, Connecticut man who married an Indian woman. Rowell, allotted land near Lawton, Oklahoma, valued up to 100,000 dollars, faced scrutiny over his citizenship rights and the bill was withdrawn pending court action. The House advanced the Indian appropriation bill as the session adjourned.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Burke
Indian Affairs Committee
James F. Rowell
Rowell
Stanford, Conn
Lawton
Okl
Interior Department
Hill Conn
Roweld
Trowell
Cooper
Wis
Connecticut
Portugal King Restoration Plot Reported In Rome
Rome reports startling movements toward restoring King Manuel to the Portuguese throne. Manuel’s supporters at the Italian court say Dom Miguel has called a conference to coordinate actions. Details are unclear but belief in a coup plan grows among Manuel’s friends abroad.
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Rome
Manuel
Dom Miguel
Extradition fight over Porter Charlton heads to U S court
Porter Charlton extradition to Italy for murder of his wife Mary Charlton is challenged by chief counsel Freya Clarke who contends the treaty was violated and extradition must follow law. Clarke plans habeas corpus and potential appeals to the Supreme Court while seeking to prove Charlton is insane.
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Arenton
R. Freya Clarke
Porter Charlton
Italy
United States Circuit Court
Charlton
Mary Castle Charlton
Rhorea
Lake Como
Mtave
Clarke
Trian
Congress
Supreme Court
Clarke and Root Sprint to Gap in Six Day Bike Race
Walter Rutt and Jackie Clarke of Australia surged in Madison Square Garden, gaining two laps on leaders in a sensational six day bike race. They string together bursts of speed, alternating laps with Hehir Goulet Root Moran Fogler Hill as others try to hold the lead. By 9 to 11 o'clock, multiple teams trailed by margins and the current hour record timelines show rising totals with leaders near two thousand miles.
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United Press
New York
Madison’ Square Garden
Walter Rutt
Germany
Jackie Clarke
Australia
Rutt
Clark
Hehfr
Goullet
Root
Moran
Fogler
Hill
Clarke
Ratt
Butt
Collins
Drobach
Gould
Milles
Rutt-Clarka Vercererrer
Hehir-Goullt Uid
Root-Moxon
Fogler-Hill
Mitten-Thomas Za21
West-DeMara
Cameron-Ha
DeMara
Hehir
Goulet
Foxter
Gisrke
Mitten
Thames
West
Cameron
Halstead
Roller Polo Roundup of Last Night’s Results
Last night’s roller polo results show River Falls defeating Fall River 3 1. Brockton edged Worcester 6 2. New Bedford outpaced Taunton 10 5. New Haven and Providence scheduled. Tenent and Hartford set dates. Matches include Fall River at New Haven and New Bedford at Worcester.
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Fall River
Lord
AL Brockton Brockton
Worcester
New Bedford
Taunton
New Haven-Providence
New Haven
Taupton
Hartford
Cubs to keep lineup. Murphy backs stability next year
Chicago Dec 10 Special from United Press President Charles Murphy says only minor changes will occur in the Cubs lineup for next season. He indicates plans to deal in New York but declines to reveal specifics and notes the club can still use a top class pitcher. He also says he knows of no other renewals involving National League president Lynch.
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United Press
Chicago
Cubs
Charles Murphy
New York
Murphy
Lynch
Briton Owen Moran eyes title path after Nelson win
New York reports that Owen Moran, the Briton, seeks a clear plan toward the lightweight title held by Wolgast. Moran notes many challengers wish to meet Wolgast while he decides his next move, and Moran will only act once Wolgast’s plans are known.
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New York
Dec
Ad Wolenat
Owen Moran
Tatfilne Nelson
Moran
Brown
Palmer
Goodwin
Drage'ng Wolgast
Tinve
Wolsast
McFarland Waiting Comment Before Fairmount Meet
A United Press report from New York notes Abe At tel will comment to Fleet before the Fairmount event. Bo will not meet Packy McFarland, Fairmount manager Billy Gitran, who exhibited arena today. Teel from McFarland follows up with remarks about the matchup.
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United Press
New York
Abe Attel
Fairmount
Packy Mcfarland
Bily Gitran
McFarland
Fair treatment cited in dispute over scheduled bout
Joan asserts fair treatment by Gibson and says no fight without Attell consent. He expects Abe to sign with Gibson and chase a bout with Packy, as he is eager to meet him.
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Joan
Gibson
Attell
Abe
Packy
Zbyszko and DCC Roller Set for Grand Central Match
New York December 10 Dr B F Roller of Seattle and Zbyszko the Pole will headline the wrestling meet at Grand Central Palace next Tuesday evening The bout aims to determine the next challenger to Hackenschmidt in the world heavyweight title with Frank Gotch retired Roller a lighter but agile fighter and Zbyszko confident to win though facing a big contract to topple the Polish giant
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New York
B F
Roller
Seattle
Wash
Zpyszko
Pole
Grand Central Palace
Hackenschmidt
Asaet
Doe
Poland
National League Again to Fight Short Schedule at Annual Meeting
New York Dec 10 The National League magnates meet next week for the annual session. Advocates of the short schedule plan seek a resolution giving the president authority to draw the schedule after a conference with Ban Johnson. Ebbetts of Brooklyn and Dreyfus of Pittsburgh oppose the plan. The American League will conduct only routine business and is not expected to last long.
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United Press
New York
Naval League
Ban Johnson
American League
Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Dreyfus
Pittsburg
Blue Ribbons Lose Fast State League Opener
The Blue Ribbons fell to Naugatuck 2-14 in their first State Basketball League game played last evening in Naugatuck. Absent were Keating and Snyder, and the lineup showed new forward positions with Langhammer Laughin Fuge Burdick Happle Smalling Foger O'Malley Miller Edwards.
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Blue Ribbons
Naugatuck
Inds
Flont
Keating
Snyder
Blue Ribbons Postition
Langhammer Y Laughin Fuge
Burdick Happle
Smalling Foger
O'Malley
Miller Fairfield
Edwards
Bill Ricketts Wins Easily Over Stewart
Bill Ricketts of this city, state pool champion, defeated Fred Stewart of New Haven 160 to 123 last evening. The first block of the 600 polar game for a purse of 100 dollars began Wednesday. Ricketts led 300 to 169 after two matches. Next match at Kinder's parlors Monday night. block ends in New Haven Tuesday. The New Haven Journal-Courier praised Ricketts for precise play and effective position work, noting Stewart’s occasional strong form.
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Will Ricketts
Fred Stewart
New Haven
Ricketts
Kinder's
New Haven Journal-Courier
Andy
Catherine
Stewart
Ales
Picketts
Changes in Polo League Touch Bridgeport Interest
The National Roller Polo league may move Worcester and Bridgeport players to other Massachusetts cities as fans clamour for a team. Worcester’s slump spurs calls for stronger squads while New Bedford and Hartford see dwindling crowds. Amid talk of Bridgeport revival, investors in Waterbury consider reviving the game locally.
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Bridgeport
Sam Simmois
Willig
New Bedford
Worcester
Fred Jean
Massachusetts
Hartford
New Britain
New Haven
Connecticut
New Haven Journal- Courier
Park City
Sam Simmons
Bridgewort
Waterbury
YMCA Basketball Senior League Formed After Meeting
A Friday evening meeting decided to form a YMCA basketball representative team with tryouts set for Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. Members in good standing are eligible. A new league may begin Friday evening, and interested players should leave their names at the office. The association has received several challenge offers including a Stamford Port Chester Harrison New Rochelle White Plains and Yonkers league. About 140 men and boys are currently playing. Last night Diamonds beat Eagles 21 to 19 and Blues defeated Wanderers 27 to 16 to close the final standings.
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Stamford
Port Chester
Harrison
New Rochelle
White Plains
Yonkers
Baa
Diamonds
Eagles
Blues
Wanderers
J D Shea Victim Of Pneumonia
Jeremiah D. Shea assistant secretary and treasurer of Springfield Breweries Co dies at home in Spring held from pneumonia. He led Springfield lodge Elks and was its first secretary. Col T J Murphy will attend the funeral tomorrow afternoon after traveling from his business duties.
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Jeremiah D. Shea
Springfield Breweries Co
New Eynd
Col
T. J. Murphy
Springfield
Weather Indications Speetal From United Press
New Haven reports unsettled weather with light snow tonight or Sunday. Temperatures rise, winds become south and variable. A ridge of high pressure moved west, bringing lower readings yesterday to eastern sections. Lake Superior disturbance raises temperatures today with light snow in the lake region. Fair to partly cloudy Sunday with rising temperatures and a chance of sun or rain.
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Speetal
United Press
New Haven
Northfield
Caton
Lake Superior
Children of Mary Reception at Sacred Heart Church Tomorrow
At Sacred Heart Church tomorrow at 7 30 there will be 60 candidates admitted into the Children of Mary society. Rev Father Fitzgerald formerly at this church now superintendent of diocesan schools stationed at Hartford will preach the sermon. Four special musical programs planned.
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Sacred Heart Church
Tomoerow
Society of the Children of Mary
Father Fitzgerald
Hartford J
Pennington abandons plan for social club gambling venture
iPennington and two officers detained a man posing as Charles Pennington 22 in 38 Courtland Street. He planned a social club with pool tables for trolley workers to gamble. After questioning by Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney he was warned to drop the project and he decided to give up the idea entirely.
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Barton and
Halpin
Tate
Ft Charles Pennington
Courtland Strett
Pennington
DeLaney
Cease
Connies
Altogeth
Pellegrino Demurrer in Theft Case Sparks Bail Hearing
Giuseppe Pellegrino a Brooklyn barber and fugitive from justice was held on $1000 bail in city court. He faces trial in Superior Court for theft from Mrs Tes ale Spinello of 340 Main Street where a diamond ring and watch valued over $300 were stolen. Recovered jewelry was returned. Police records show prior Sing Sing burglary terms and a brief Bridgeport stay before the crime.
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Giuseppe Pellegrino
New York City
Tesale Spinello
Main Street
Pellegrino
Spinello
New York
Sing Sing
Bridgeport
Religious Services and Sermon Topics Across Local Churches
A survey of morning and evening services at First Presbyterian, First Church, and branches of the Methodist and Congregational churches. Topics include The Battle, Does It Pay to Be Good, The Good Samaritan, and The Birth and Boyhood of Jesus, with cantatas, choir recitals, Sunday School, and Young People activities noted. Several pastors preach, with additional events like cantatas and illustrated sermons.
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Steee
Mt. Ener
Im Bridgend
Cerise
Cp Laurel
Penn 2
H. A. Davenport
Rophek
Soldat
Mra
Con
Sanday School
Christian Endeavor
Ted
Ington
Wosneecay
First Presbyterian Church
Cor. Butet St
Myrtle Ave
John MacLaren
Gan
Eimer
Broad
Threeta
Dom Dees
Fastor
Hhosr
John Pinch
Ian Millar
New Haven
Mary Baker
Washington Park Methodist Biscopal Church
Charlie Elmore Barto
Arthur H. Goodenough
D.C
Jesus
Methodist Episcopal
Fairfield Ave
Tread Ft
George M. Brown
George B. Kinneley
Monely
Epworth League
Mike Charlotte RE. Plumb
First Church of Christ
Sele
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