Death notices scattered across city in December 1912
A series of obituary notices lists several residents and their funeral plans. Entries mention James Wheete, Alex N Banks, John Mackenzie, James Reilly, Telesphor Dionne, and other local deaths with burial or service details and cemetery locations such as Lakeview Cemetery and St Michael's Cemetery.
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Alex N. Banks
Meral
George H. Madden
Hough Avenue
Cullinan & Mullins
Main Street
St. Anthony’s Church
St Michael's Cemetery
New York
Herlen
Witton
Eee
Torrington
Idwin
Shelton
Rockwell
Taft Not Yet Accepting Yale Professor Offer
New Haven December report shows President Taft had informal talks about a Kent professorship at Yale Law School. President Hadley refused to confirm a formal decision saying Taft had not accepted the offer and no action was taken.
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Taft
Yale
New Haven
Kent
Yale Law
Hadley
Hall Kuykendall and Miss Jennie Kuykendall Marry in New York
Mr Hal Kuykendall proprietor of an express business and Miss Jennie Kuykendall formerly a cashier at Lee Bros Furniture Co were quietly married in New York City by Rev Barber. The couple will reside at 982 Seaview Avenue after a brief honeymoon and have received many gifts from friends.
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Lius
Hal
Jennie ‘Kuykendall
Jelty
New York City
Lee Bros. Furniture Co
Summitville
N. Y
F. W. Denman
Jewett Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Hall
Obituaries Span Local Notables and Diphtheria Tragedy
The day’s notices include multiple obituaries from 113 Arch Street to Maplewood Avenue with services at St Augustine's and St Michael's cemetery. Harold Linwald dies amid diphtheria cases. John MacKenzie aged 83 dies at 599 North Washington Avenue. Walter Porter of the Melrose Troupe funeral held privately. Thompsonville Stanley Werevelt, 25, dies from a broken skull after a wall fall while fleeing a policeman at Hartford Hospital.
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Thomas Delmore
Arch Street
St. Augustine's Church
McElroy
Kennedy
Murphy
Schmidt
Mae Fieherty
F. J. Kelly
J. J. Kennedy
A. T. Brisebois
Court Pequonnock
Maplewood Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
John MacKenzie
Washington Avenue
George H
David H
Charles
William
Portland
Ore
Alex R
Thomaston
Jessie Grant
Bath
Walter Porter
Henry B. Bishop
Porter
Clinton Avenue
George
Edward
Harry Hawley
H. A. Davenport
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Park Cemetery
Thompsonville
Stanley Werevelt
Hartford Hospital
Governors Appoint Committee to Study Farm Credit Abroad
At a White House conference on farm credit President Taft hosted governors, cabinet members, and lawmakers. A committee was formed to study European farm credit systems and will report at the next governors conference in Colorado Springs. Members include Plaisted Maine chair, O Neall Alabama, Mann Virginia, Harmon Ohio, McGovern Wisconsin, Hadley Missouri, Foss Massachusetts, Carey Wyoming, Johnson California. Sulzer and Dix attended.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
White House
Colorado Springs
Governors Plaisted
Maine
O’neall
Alabama
Mann
Virginia
Harmon
Ohio
McGovern
Wisconsin
Hadley
Missouri
Foss
Massachusetts
Carey
Wyoming
Johnson
California
Sulzer
New York
Dix
Sickles Daughter Seeks Dissolution of Family Trust
Mrs. Eda Sickles Crackenthorpe, daughter of General Daniel Sickles, asked Justice Page in New York Supreme Court to dissolve a trust holding $50,000 of her legacy. The funds, tied up in securities, would be placed under her control. The Sickles legal team said they would not oppose the transfer but sought full legal precautions as a decision is reserved.
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New York
Eda_Sickles Crackenthorp
Daniel Sickles
D. E. M. Crackenthorpe
Justice Page
Supreme Court
New York Monuments Commission
Crane Valve Co. Employees Face Conspiracy Trial
Four Crane Valve Co. workers Seth Barrett James St. Clair and Warwick Hudson with Andrew J. Doherty a city plumber were tried in the criminal superior court this afternoon before Judge Case. Prosecutors allege a conspiracy to sell valves to Doherty at reduced rates and keep the proceeds. The case was ongoing at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane Valve Co
Seth Barrett
James St. Clair
Warwick Hudson
Andrew J. Doherty
Criminal Superior Court
Barrett
Seeleys Robbed of $1,000 Worth Of Home Jewelry
Waterbury police report burglars broke into the home of Henry S. Seeley secretary treasurer of the Waterbury Trust Co. last night. Jewelry valued at $1,000 was stolen after a second story window was left unfastened. The Seeleys formerly lived in Bridgeport.
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Waterbury
Henrys
Seeley
Waterbury Trust Co
Seeleys
Bridgeport
Burglars Take $350 in Jewelry from New Haven Store
New Haven December 11 burglars entered the jewelry store of Halsey and Kelly on Meadow Street by boring holes in the rear door and removing about 350 dollars worth of cutlery. The break in occurred last night and the back bolt was forced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Halsey & Kelly
Meadow Street
Chief Mooney Nearing Return to Duty After Illness
Fire Chief Edward Mooney, sidelined by a cold since last Friday’s fires, moved about today and expects to resume duty tomorrow. He and State Foreman Robert Hurley plan to begin an investigation into the disastrous fires in the business center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mooney
Hovoc
Robert Hurley
Smith Re-Elected at Slaughter House Board Meeting
The Board of Health re elected William F. Smith as superintendent of the slaughter house for the coming year by a three to one vote after a dispute with Commissioner John M. Lund over salary. Smith proposed a raise to 20 a week, while Lund argued pay raises should wait until year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Whitcomb
John M. Lund
Board of Health
William F. Smith
Slaughter House
Mr. Smith
Whitcomb
Lund
Edward A. McLellan
Anna S. Dargan
David W. Lynch
A. C. Knapp
G. E. Ober
Cotter Girl Recovers at Home After Accident
Marion Cotter, 633 Myrtle avenue, is recovering at home from an arm injury after tripping on rail obstructions in Fairfield avenue. The wound, bleeding from a torn vessel, was stopped by Peter Bellew and treated at Jamieson drug store before transfer to St. Vincent's hospital. she returned home under care of family physicians.
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Thante
Marion
Mary E. Cotter
Myrtle Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Jamieson
Peter
Fireman Overcome in New Haven Loft Blaze
Fire caused about 3000 in damage to shops and lofts of C. E. Bird on Park Street in New Haven. The blaze partly destroyed the building and one firefighter was overcome by smoke. Cause of the fire is not known.
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New Haven
C. E. Bird
Park Street
Bng
Rose and Webber Trade Charges Over Rosenthal Killing
In New York on December 11, Jack Rose calls Bridgie Webber a coward and a rat amid a feud over Herman Rosenthal's murder. Webber denies earlier statements, claims reporters lied, and sends a letter to the district attorney. Rose accuses Webber of arranging the crime and vows to resume gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Rosenthal
Bridgie Webber
Havana
Rosenthal
Jack Rose
Webber
Rose
Bridgie
Metropole
Indictments By Federal Jury Create Early Sensation
New York Dec 11 A federal grand jury handed up two sealed indictments to Judge Hough amid speculation they target New Haven Railroad officials under investigation. District attorney aides said the indictments are against persons accused of smuggling.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Hough
New Haven Road
Ambassadors To Meet Next Week Over Balkan War
London dispatch says the powers agreed to an informal ambassadorial consultation on the Turkish Balkan war. The meeting will be held next week to coincide with the opening of peace negotiations, announced by Sir Edward Grey in the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Grey
House of Commons
Business for Sale. Outdoors Opportunity in Town
Small, established local business with no competition. Ideal for someone wanting outdoor work. Owner pursuing larger interests and will consider a reasonable offer. Address listed as N. B. M. care Farmer. T11 be
Early Shopping Advisory and Local Weather Note
Hoow Lane's aces im Maindrest Fairiel erenea and Cannon ree tridgeport Conn Wednesday Dec 11 1912. The Weather unsettled followed by fair and colder. Those who shop early shop wisely. Early shopping means early in the day as well as early in the season. Early in the day it is easier to choose inspect get prompt and attentive service. Folks who shop early in the day are helping those unable to get away from household duties until afternoon.
Toyland dolls: durable wooden figures on display
Visitors are urged to explore the wooden dolls made in America in Toyland on the third floor. The article highlights movable limbs, natural faces, and durability, noting prices from 1.75 to 4.50 and urging adults to bring children for a full view.
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Toyland
America
Bathrobes for little folks
Bathrobes for little folks in pink blue and red with cord trim offered in child sizes. Described as the cleverest bathrobes Santa could bring, styled like adult robes with finish and comfort. Priced at $1.50 and $2.50, located on the second floor.
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Santa Claus
Raincoats for big and little girls in varied styles
Advertisement highlights raincoats for children and juniors in sizes 6 to 17 with prices. Littlest capes cover from head to foot in red and brown. Slickers priced 3 to 4 dollars. Hats 75 cents. Junior tan raincoats feature raglan sleeves and belts. Velvet collars on girls’ coats with fitted belts. Rich novelty coats also offered.
Record-length Skirt Sale Promise Quick Tailoring at $1
The store offers a special three day skirt deal beginning Thursday. A tailor will cut skirts rapidly, ensure proper fit and hang, then send for finishing and deliver ready to wear within ten days for an extra one dollar. Wool fabrics priced 50 cents plus yard qualify.
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Festern Smets
Haddie
Golden Hill Street
Headquarters For Fine
James Horan
James Wheete Cai Company
Jiy
Lakeview Cemetery
Holly
Jobn-Rece & * Son
Padmapiec
Nelishine
Tects
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Averge
Worden Ave
Jackson's
Europe
Sickles
Chief Mooney Better
Smith
Health Board
Cotter
Fairiel
Erenea
Cannon
Tridgeport, Conn
Big & Little Girls
Howland Dry Goods
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