Stratford Post Office Robbery Sparks Gun Fight in Early Morning
Stratford police and state officers pursued a bold night raid on the post office. Bill Ney describes a masked bandit who pressed him with a large revolver and forced him back to cover as gunfire echoed. The gang, five in all, cracked the safe but escaped after a clash with officers. Damaged strongbox and missing stamps valued at $500 to $600 were reported as experts prepared to open the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Mey
Stratford
Bill
Alee
Billy
Fittie
Ney
Stratford Post
Allen Judson
Rowe Wheeler
Bridgeport
William H. St. John
George
Bateman
Fire Department
New York Papers
Mr. St John
Ce Stratford
Police hunt crackmen after Stratford post office robbery
Bridgeport and nearby towns search for clues after the Stratford post office robbery in which robbers took between 500 and 600 dollars in cash and stamps. A jitney driver reported a stranger, 25, with a suitcase, who asked to go to Milford then Walnut Beach and warned that Stratford post office had been robbed. Police seek an escaped Illinois convict linked to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Stratford
R. Tompkins
Devon
Beard’s Corner
Tompkins
Milford
Walnut Beach
Thaitney
Illinois
Beemaoling Soitiner Tontgrise and Muniting
Beemaoling and related activities are described with unclear terms and fragmented notes. The text references snow conditions and a cautious approach, with likely local or personal notes lacking coherent context or identifiable events.
Cotton prices fall five dollars below highs in volatile session
New York stock markets woke to a sudden drop as cotton prices collapsed after a half hour of heavy selling. Lack of outside buying pushed prices down with January near 12.10 and May around 12.67, while the day closed barely steady after a broad, uneven decline and subsequent covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democrats Plan Early Campaign Kickoff Meeting
The Democratic state central committee will meet at the Hartford club on Monday with 12:36 p.m. start and a business session. Delegates from about 35 districts are expected to attend as a push to begin campaign work early and establish a permanent official in charge of organizing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Democratic State Central Committee
Hartford Club
State Central Committee
Presence of Mind of Truckman Saves Life
John Cleary a 34 year old truckman living at 327 Madison avenue narrowly escaped death at Waterview avenue and Hallett street. He was hurled from the seat when the wagon hit a man hole and rolled under the wheels but saved himself by lying under the center of the wagon. The rear wheel passed over his right arm causing bruises before Dr. Garlick treated him and he was taken to his home.
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John Cleary
Madison Avenue
Waterview Avenue
Hallett Street
Cleary
B. Garlick
Real estate options surge in Red Light district scare
Real estate circles buzz as options totaling around 4200000 appear on Main street properties in Bridgeport amid a government order affecting Red Light district residents. Buyers hint at larger sums, with firms like La Croix Anderson and Drouve tied to properties on Main Street and Water Street while bank ties and further names surface.
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Red Light District
Main Street
G. Drotve
Anahacins
Maif
Tulip
Water Street
John Weldon
George B. Edwards
South Avenue
la Croix &Eferee
la Croix & Anderson
Drouve
Walter Anderson
South Main Street
Bridgeport
First Bridgeport National Bank
Fairfield Avenue
Main Streets
A. N. Dannenburg
Danneburg, Realty Co
Warner
Bridgeport Sermon on Mayor Charges Opens Sunday
Rev George Tamblyn will preach Bridgeport Challenged at Olivet Congregational Church at 10 45 a m The sermon draws from Zenas I Potter of the Sage Foundation article in The Survey detailing charged issues facing Bridgeport and will offer free copies of the report after services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Wilson
Zenas I. Potter
Department of Surveys and Exhibits
Russell Sage Dation
George O. Tamblyn
Olivet Congregational Church
Bridgeport
Zenas L. Potter
Potter
Sagé Foundation
George
Tamblyn
Tam B'In
Bridgeport Challeinged
Yuan Shih Kai to be ruler of Kingdom
Pekin dispatch reports Yuan Shih Kai, president of the Chinese republic, accepted the throne after the council of state canvassed 1393 favorable votes from 2043 eligible representatives for a monarchical change. He conditioned coronation timing and will remain president until a suitable moment.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Pekin
Chinese Republic
China
Council of State
Council of States
Yuan Shi-kai
Republic of China
United States
Yuan Shi- Kai
Yuan Shi-kail
Yuan Shi-hsi
Yuan
Korea
Li Hung-chang
Gmn
Seoul
Gun Yuan
Japan
Kuang Shu
Shantung
Boxer Movement
Kuang Hsu
Hsun Tung
Prince Ghun
Nanking
Sun Yat-sen
Pexing
Batcheller Co. Superintendent Again In Crash
Albert A. Langenegger, superintendent of the George C. Batcheller Co., living at 1865 Park Avenue, is cited after a 12:40 AM collision with Otis Hungerford on North and Clinton avenues. Hungerford, a machinist, suffers a severe shoulder blade fracture and head injuries. Langenegger admits the crash and may face questioning as witnesses are sought. Langenegger had prior manslaughter charges in two deaths and was exonerated by the coroner in each case. He gave himself up at 2:30 PM and will be held without bail. Hungerford is to be treated, likely hospitalized, as ambulance crews respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Langenegger
George C. Batcheller Co
Park Avenue
North
Clinton Avenues
Otis Hungerford
Cleveland Avenue
Langemeser
Lang&neyer
John Phelan
Talmadge Downs Haviland
William T. Haviland
Superior Court
Isaac Ind
Madison Avenue
Hungerford
Beaudry
Langenesger
Clinton Avenue
Isenegser
Langenegeer
D. B. Wason
Hincks Estate Inventoried At 165000 In Probate
Estate of Enoch P. Hincks valued at 165,354.82 with 110,000 in realty and 55,354.82 in personal holdings. Appraisers Willis H. Lyon John W. Banks and Frank D. Bell filed the inventory detailing real estate on Broad and Cannon streets and Washington avenue, plus stock and cash items. Heirs include widow Cornelia Hincks, daughters Mrs. Ludlum and Mrs. Hawley, son H W Hincks, with a First Congregational church bequest. Kaiser William to visit Prussia for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch P. Hincks
Willis H. Lyon
John W. Banks
Frank D. Bell
Broad and
Cannon Streets
Broad Street
Cannontreet
Washington Avenue
James Street
New Haven Railroad
U. S. Steel Pro
Realty Association
First Bridgeport National Bank
American Telegraph and Telephone Co
Ie Elecrs Co
Ptd
The
Ams Palace Horse Car Co
Swift &Co
White Mfg. Co
Bridgeport Gas Light Co
People's Saving Bank
Cornelia
Hincks
James G. Ludlum
Samuel Hawley
H.W. Hincks
H. W. Hincks
Evacuation report as Teutons leave Galicia capital Lemberg
Petrograd reports Austrians and Germans are evacuating Lemberg the capital of Galicia from Kiev. In Ancona Austrian planes bombed the city killing two and wounding several but causing no major damage. Paris conference yields urgent war questions discussed by Briand and Grey with their war secretaries.
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Petrograd
Lemberg
Galicia
Kiev
Ancona
Italy
Paris
France
England
Briand
Gual Lienia
Grey
Kitchener
Great Britain
U S Will Seek Safe Conduct for Attaches
Washington December 11 Secretary will request safe conduct for German attaches Captain Boy-Ed and Count Von Papen through their embassies here, after Emperor William recalled the officers. The withdrawal was asked due to alleged activities, making them persona non grata. The Emperor also named successors, with action to follow their appointment.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Papen
William
Aice
Emperor Williams
Lansing
Foreign Office
Count von Bernstorff
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Germany
Lusitania
Alexander von Nuber
Meral
New York
Vienna Receives Protest Over Ancona Loss
Washington dispatch reports the American note to Austria Hungary demanding delivery of the sinking of the Italian steamer Ancona and reparations for American lives lost. The text will be released by the State Department for Monday papers.
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Washington
Austria-Hungary
Ancona
Vienna
State Department
Second Mapleleaf Plant Destroyed By Fire in Kingston
Kingston Ont Dec 11 The Mapleleaf Milling Co plant in Kingston was burned bringing total loss of stock valued at 50 000 and most of the buildings destroyed There is suspicion of incendiary causes as a similar St Catherine’s plant was burned days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Ont
Mapleleaf Milling Co
St. Catherine’s
Daughters of the Confederacy Preserve Rebel Yell Records
Austin Texas December 11 Preservation of the Rebel yell for posterity was authorized by the annual Texas division convention of the Daughters of the Confederacy. It proposes to have records made by a group of Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Texas 4 Division
Daughters of the Confederacy
Greek Government Ready to Demobilize Army in Greece
Athens reports the Greek government has arranged for army demobilization and expects a decree soon The French minister held a second conference with King Constantine while Entente ministers saw Premier Skouloudis Indications point to pressure for Greek action on allied troops at Saloniki as a decisive move is anticipated.
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Athens
Constantine
Skouloudis
Greece
Sxiloniki
Teutons Claim Over a Million in Forces at Front
London reports the Bulgarian premier M Radoslavoff says central powers field over a million men in the Balkans. Marseille notes Harmonie faced submarine attack with two torpedoes and bombs from a plane, all missing sea. The British steamer Busieris, 21 750 tons, was sunk and crew saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bulgarken
M. Radoslavoff
Balkans
Amsterdam
Marseilles
Harmonie
Okhen
SUNE
Busieris
Allies Retreat in Balkans Amidst Heavy Losses
London reports continued Allied retreat in the Balkans with less severe losses than day one. Paris notes French artillery inflicting heavy casualties on pursuers. Grey Gelis on the Greek frontier near the Vardar road north from Saloniki. Saloniki as a base remains vital though Allied troops may shelter under ships. Recruiting for Derby plan continues with many examined and likely rejected.
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London
Balkans
Paris
Gieggeli
Grey
Geli
Vardar
Reil
Saloniki
James F. Donnelly
New York
Nish
Greece
Athens
Earl of Derby
Pilot of Runaway Horse Thrown From Wagon
A delivery wagon driven by Harry Silver of 274 Smith Street was damaged and Silver injured at 11 today when the horse attached to the wagon bolted on Park Terrace. Silver was thrown over the dash, suffering facial abrasions and a possible nasal fracture. He was treated at the emergency hospital and later taken home. a police officer stopped the runaway horse.
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Harry Silver
Smith Street
Silver
Park Terrace
Silva
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Truckman
Houses of Vice
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Prussia
Teutons
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