Two Shot For Bombardment In New Haven
Detectives Healy and Lawler arrested Joseph Cabbo of Forbes Avenue on breach of peace charges after a two week probe into a December shooting. Gustave Sherman Michael Spillane and Arthur J. Redding, all involved in an Annex football club incident, were also charged as the investigation linked them to a brick bombardment and a gunfire incident at Cabbo’s home.
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New Haven
Healy and Lawler
Joseph Cabbo
Forbes Avenue
New Haven Gal Company
Cabbo
Gustave Sherman
Michael Spitimme
Annex
Arthur J. Redding
Spillane
Sherman
Redding
D Spillane
Forbes' Avenue
Boy Relates Murder For Four Dollars In New York
An 18 year old, Thomas Gannon, testifies in general session about killing a man for four dollars. He describes the victim as a hard working father and husband, details the sequence from a birthday party to the fatal shooting at 334 East 40th Street, and names accomplice Spence who later faced habeas corpus release. Gannon received four dollars and the revolver. Spence faces the electric chair if convicted.
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New York
Thomas Gannon
Gannon
Frederick
Christopher Larson
Uy Gannon
East 40Th Street
Mary MacKey
Larsons
Manter
Spence
Barber Suit Against J. P. Morgan Heard Again
Clarence L. Barber sues J. P. Morgan over a breach of contract tied to land sale promises by the International Company of Mexico. Judge Reed grants a plea in abatement and orders Morgan to answer. The dispute traced through California and Connecticut courts with a California verdict of 2000000 later assigned to Garber. Morgan’s stockholdings in the International Company connect him to the suit.
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New Haven
Clarence L. Barber
J. P. Morgan
Superior Court
Reed
International Company of Mexico
San Diego
Cal
California
Connecticut
Great Britain
Frank L. Bates
Bates
Garber
Morgan
Wings
International Company
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a guaranteed cure for colds and grippe. It claims severe symptoms vanish after two hourly doses and a third dose, pricing the 25 cent package as universally effective with no bad after effects.
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Pape
Grippe
Genee Shines in La Camargo at Park Theatre Final Night
Genee the marvelous dancer appeared at the Park theatre delivering La Camargo and Robert le Diable ballets with pantomime flair. Her elegant, springlike movements and entrancing steps drew lively bursts of applause, a romantic yet refined display.
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Robert LE Diable
Park Theatre
Mme. Genee
Louis the Fifteenth
France
Robertie Diabie
Mme
Geenee
Volinin
Ferrars H. Tows
J. M. Glaser
Park City
Adeline Genee
All-of-a-Sudden Peggy on Lyric stage delights crowds
The Eleanor Cleve llana Stock Company presents All-of-a-Sudden Peggy a three act comedy of Peggy O Hara antics with Henrietta Crossman in the title role. The production features a lively cast a strong stage show and a forthcoming Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving to close the week seats are on sale.
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Peggy
Eleanor Clevellana Stock Company
Peesy
Ernest Denny
Henrietta Crossman
Peggy O'Hara
Pegey
Miss Cleveland
Kitty
Karkinoff & Schrock
Cleveland
Washington
Rip van Wuisle
Bridgeport
Cleveland Company
Minna
Herompany
Esate
Poli's Theatre Presents The Nigger by Edward Sheldon
Poli's Theatre features The Nigger, a postwar drama by Edward Sheldon. Sheriff Philip Morrow faces mob violence after a white woman’s assault as governors in the South debate mob justice, while Clifton Noyes backs Morrow to aid liquor interests.
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Poli
Edward Sheldon
Philip Morrow
Local Theatre Preview: De Wolf Stage Production Next Week
The piece features Philip Morrow played by Mr Ven Beuren and Georgiana Byrd portrayed by Miss Ethel Clifton. The plot centers on Morrow’s revealed ancestry and Georgiana’s conflicted loyalties as the couple faces social scandal. The company’s supporting cast earns praise for their portrayals.
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Noyes
Morrow
Mr. Ven Beuren
Philip Morrow
Ethel Clifton
Georgiana’ Byrd
Miss Pringle
Mr. Kent
Harrington
Mr. Fisher
Miss Starr
de Wolf
Adventurous Trade of Strike Breakers Exposed by Reporter
Katherine Vetter was appointed executrix of Peter Vetter's estate today. T. J. Cunningham and Otto X. Saur were named appraisers. The article discusses secret strike breaking by detective agencies, citing workers with rifles and clubs and noting ex unionists among operatives.
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Katherine Vetter
Peter. Vetter
T. J. Cunningham
Otto X. Saur
TIZ Foot Bath Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes TIZ foot bath claiming to relieve swollen, tired feet and corns. It promises rapid comfort, better shoe fit, and running or drill readiness, with a 25 cent box or free trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co in Chicago.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
S. Wabash Ave
Chicago
Rise and Reach of the Crescent in Christian and Ottoman Symbols
The crescent, once a Christian emblem of Byzantium and English knights, was adopted by Turks after 1453 and later used by Russians beside the cross. Its origin traces to pagan and Byzantine roots, with the Bosphorus city first bearing the crescent after 339 B C as a sign of divine protection.
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Constantinople
Rene
Duke of Anjou
The
Bosphorus
Philip of
Chicago
Marriage of Louise Rivers to Charles A Comiske
Rivers daughter Miss Louise Rivers of 641 Harral avenue married Charles A Comiske of Boston. The ceremony occurred Sunday December 8 in Notre Dame des Victoires rectory Boston officiated by Rev B Allain. They will reside in Boston.
German Reformed ladies prepare refreshments for meeting
Zapres ath society will hold its monthly gathering of the ladies at the German Reformed church tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Ernest Rohde, Mrs. Chas. Doer ner, Mrs. William Kistner, Mrs. Louis Keller and Mrs. Clarence Towne have volunteered to furnish and serve refreshments. Friends and members are welcome.
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German Reformed Church
Ernest Rohde
Chas. Doerner
William Kistner
Louis Keller
Clarence Towne
Young Women's Christian Association Lunch Program Expands
The YWCA at 1087 Broad Street announces a two year offer of lunch during the week before Christmas with noon and evening meals. Starting Monday December 16 hot dishes soups cocoa desserts cakes and fruit will be served and diners need not wash their dishes. The sitting room and couches welcome business women for rest and quiet.
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Young *Women’s Christian Associationn
Broad Street
Holiday gift shopping at Dillon Co and P O News Store
Reliable scarf and muff selections at Dillon & Co 110 Main Street plus Eckler & Co 986 Main offer ideal gifts for men. The P O News Store stocks trusted stationery from Eaton Crane Pike Whiting Paper Samuel Ward and others with low prices for quality. Located near Main Street arcade. Tips for removing paint marks and using paper bag cookery are noted.
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Dillon & Co
Eckler & Co
Main Street
P. O. News
Eaton Crane & Pike, Whiting Paper Co
Samuel Ward
Boston
B H S Notes Junior Victors In Season Finale
The long delayed football game between juniors and the combined freshmen and sophomores ended with the juniors winning 20 to 6. This match closed the season for B H S with the juniors crowned class champions.
Man Falls From Wall During Escape in Thompsonville
Stanley Yestevelt aged 25 attempted to flee a breach of peace arrest and plunged 25 feet from a rear wall into a brook behind the lockup. He sustained a fractured skull and was taken to a Hartford hospital with slim chances of recovery. he is married with a three week old child. In Philadelphia, Er Smith travels to Washington to seek parcel post transport rules for poultry and produce.
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Thompsonville
Conn
Stanley Yestevelt
Hartford
Yezevelt
Philadelphia
Er. Smith
Washington
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertised Relief for Stomach Distress
An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick cure for tightness and pain from undigested food. It claims rapid relief, improved appetite, better sleep, and eases belching and intestinal indigestion. Sold in all drug stores for 50 cents per box.
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Stuart
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