Funeral of Pryce 7lsewis noted as Union spy in city
Torrington December 13 funeral held for Pryce 7lsewis a famous Union spy who died by his own hand at the World Building New York last week Rev M P Griffin conducted simple services a small group of old wartime friends accompanied the casket to the cemetery Also notices list deaths marriages in area including Frank P Rumse aged 36 Mary Frances House widow of James A House and other local obituaries and marriage notices in Stamford Norwalk and Sheldonville mass
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United Press
Torrington
Pryce 7Lsewis
World Building
N. Y
M. P. Griffin
Lewis
Sheldonville
Mass
Mary Frances House
James A. House
J. D. Gold
Avenue
Lakeview
Patrick Fullam
Congress Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Father Kennedy
Richard Moore
John Reilly
Daniel Hannan
Thomas Conley
Thomas Keegan
John Farrell
St. Michael's Cemetery
Worry Over Black Hand Threats Causes Greenwich Contractor Death
Greenwich December 13 Worry over Black Hand threats said to have caused the death of Peter Mitchell 55 prominent Italian contractor Anther item from Yo Chow reports marines from the gun boat Villa Lobos arriving overland from Tung Ting Lake after pirates atrocities in the Yangtse region endangering missionaries
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Greenwich
Peter Mitchell
Yo Chow
United States
Yangtse River
Tung Ting Lake
Warner Building Barber Shop in Warner building at 83 Fairfield Ave
Demonstrations this week and through December 26 by Odell Automatic Safety Razor sharpener upstairs over Western Union Telegraph office. Bring old blades for sharper edges. Miss Ollie Paul engaged as barber and ready to receive patrons.
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Warner Building
Fairfield Avenue
Western Union Telegraph Office
Odell
Ollie Paul
Spree Suspect Fred Rogers Gets 80 Days Jail
Putnam December court action reports Fred Rogers brought back to jail within an hour for a November spree after a continuance. The renewed case covers two charges with a total 80 days in jail plus costs.
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Putnam
Fred Rogers
New and Lee clash over Indiana Taft push
United Press reports a rising dispute between Captain Harry S. New and Indiana State Chairman Lee over Taft carrying Indiana. New charges Lee was used in a pre arranged plan to shift sentiment while Lee asserts he spoke with the President weeks ago. Both men discuss Taft instruction plans to prevent delegate stampedes and back Taft’s renomination.
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United Press
Washington
Indiana
Harry S. New
Lee
Taft
New
White House
New York
Indianapolis
State Central Committee
Hilles
Harry
Milles
Chicago
Warrants For Dead Men In Case Of Tax Delinquents
New Haven December 13 warrants had been issued for two dead men. In police court the first batch of personal tax delinquents faced trial. About fifteen men paid fines of 1.35 dollars in addition to the $2 tax. Prosecution of delinquents will continue.
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United Press
New Haven
Engineer and Fireman Die in B and M Train Crash
Wells River Vermont December 13 a northbound freight on the Boston and Maine Railroad Connecticut and Passumpsic Division struck a rock dislodged by a blast and thrown on the tracks killing the engineer and fireman.
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United Press
Wells River
Connecticut
Special Train With Immigrants Wrecked
A special train carrying hundreds of immigrants to sail from Portland was wrecked today at West Paris on the Grand Trunk Railway. Several passengers were reported hurt but no fatalities occurred.
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Portland
West Paris
Grand Trunk Railway
Obituary for Frank P. Rumse in North End
Frank P. Rumse, a popular North End resident, died Tuesday after a lingering illness at 325 Madison Avenue. Survived by his mother and sisters, he was a St Joseph G. Co. B. member and foreman for Jacob Ruppert. Funeral arrangements and burial in St. Michael's cemetery.
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Frank P. Rumse
North End
Madison Avenue
Anton Herb
Augusta Rumse
St. Joseph’s G. Co. B. Society
St. Michael's Cemetery
RumSe
Jacob Ruppert
Bridgeport
National Congress For All Business Men In Politics
Chicago December meeting of the National Business Congress focused on trust reform currency policy and industrial conditions. Delegates reported the core talk on capital and labor and backed plans for an industrial commission to seek a peaceful end to employer worker tensions.
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National Congress For All Business
United Press
Chicago
National Business Congress
Congress
Democrats Appeal Case of Meriden Town Election
Meriden December 13 the town election contest to oust Republicans was decided for the Republicans. Judge William Bennett found that George W. Miller, Republican, won by nine votes more than credited in the count. Democrats filed notice to appeal to the Supreme Court over the ballot misnaming of J D Eggleston instead of George N Lucas, a bank defaulter, on the school board ballot.
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United Press
Meriden
Superior Court
William Bennett
George W. Miller
Supreme Court
George N. Lucas
J. D. Eggleston
Lucas
King and Queen Still Doing the Merry Handshake
Delhi dispatch notes King George and Queen Mary, though fatigued after the Durbar, continue receiving officers of the volunteer and native forces. The king’s decision to move the capital to Delhi draws thanks, and many native potentates express pleasure. The fort glows with illumination and a large fireworks display follows a state banquet.
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United Press
Delhi
King George
Queen Mary
Heider Murder Trial Set To Open Next Tuesday
The criminal superior court adjourned to Tuesday morning for the trial of Joseph Heider charged with murdering Patrick Fahey of Stamford. Heider, a former Fahey employee, allegedly killed over a perceived grievance. Judge Reed also sentenced Andrew Martin to imprisonment for between one and two years for breaking into Andrew Rusnak’s saloon on November 19 and stealing six bottles of whiskey. Martin pleaded not guilty. he objected to the sentence but was escorted to a cell.
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Criminal Superior Court
Joseph Heider
Patrick Fahey
Stamford
Heider
Fahey
Reed
Andrew Martin
Martin
Andrew Rusnak
Sidewalks Planned for Stratfield Avenue in Stratford
The Stratfield Improvement Association met at Stratfield Baptist church and reported progress on sidewalks in Stratfield avenue. Membership applications were received, and it was noted pedestrians will not need rubber overshoes or top boots this winter. Address R. C. Whitney, Jackman Avenue, to obtain blanks.
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Stratfield
Man Rescued After Night Adrift In East River
William Johnson was thrown from the steam lighter Climax in the East River. He clung to driftwood all night and was rescued by the tug Atwood. He reported to work today despite the ordeal. police halted river drag for his body.
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New York
William Johnson
Climax
East River
Johnson
Atwood
Two Sons of Rich man fined for Sunday shooting
Greenwich December 13 pleading guilty to shooting on last Sunday Robert EB Jr and Holmes Mallory sons of Robert Mallory a multi millionaire were fined 18.20 each in police court Deputy Game Warden Miles made the arrests.
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United Press
Greenwich
Robert Eb, Jr
Holmes Mallory
Robert Mallory
Byram Shore
Miles
Wall Street Opens With Fractional Declines
New York December 13 reports opening trading as fractional declines prevail. Market was dull with light business. government bonds steady while other bonds firm. By noon, forenoon activity remained extremely dull though a slightly firmer tone appeared.
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United Press
New York
Gas Poisoning Fatal to New Haven Girl
Accidental gas poisoning from an imperfectly closed gascock in a room may cause the death of Sophie, a young domestic, who was taken to a hospital in a dying condition in New Haven. The employer does not know the girl's name.
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United Press
New Haven
Sophie
Womens warm footwear selection at shoe store
A shoe store advertises indoor and outdoor warm footwear for cold weather. Prices range from 42c to $10 for items including high Arctic weather proves, over gaiters, felt automobile boots, velvet carriage boots, felt slippers, fur trimmed slippers, and knitted slippers with lambs wool lining.
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Loggins
Men’s easy slippers offered in leather and felt styles
Slippers for men and boys emphasize comfort and easy wear with soft leather or felt uppers. Options include genuine brown alligator, Tan Vici kid, welted soles, felt and knitted designs, and sheepskin moccasins priced from 79 cents to $3, with a note that these are made by specialists. Main floor rear.
Gloves in fine kidskin and washable finish
An assortment of ladies gloves highlighted by Marvel gloves of fine kidskin, washable finish, soft texture, and durable seams. Styles include tan white gray and black, Mocha, doeskin, French kid, and Princess Victoria models priced from 1 to 1.50 with single or pearl clasps and pique seam details.
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Marvel
Monoplane flying sleds debut with strong flexible runners
Splendid new sleds arrive under the Monoplane name. Built firm and light with flexible metal runners for easy starts and smooth gliding. Flat runners reduce ground friction for high speed. Priced attractively from 110 to 5 Front basement.
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Eral
UNION
Frank P
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Joseph Rumse
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Tryphena
Sutherland-Knapp
A. Viola
Charles BE. Knapp
Leslie T. Sutherland
Hastings
Dougherty-Burns
Rita Burns
John J. Dougherty
Norwalk
Rose Elizabeth Heinzleman
Arthur Carr
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U. S
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Boston
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Horan Florists
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Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
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Michael Sullivan
North Avenue
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Picker
Jessie Murray
Michael Masterson
Arthur Crabe
William Mahoney
Robert Mullen
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Pope
ST. Patrick's Day
Rome
St. Patricks Day
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Meriden Town
Stratford Ave
Wall Street Today
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