Loaded dice duel ends with fugitive captured by detective
Ruffan, 37, alleging dice deception, fired on three acquaintances in a lodging-house dispute. Detective George Simon pursued, tackled him, and deflected bullets with a brass overalls button saving one man. Ruffan charged with assault and drunkenness. others taken to police headquarters where Fox cried of a heart wound.
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Ruffan
George Simon
Water Street
Juffan
Julius Nusee
Pol Rege Regine
Bufflan’ Gusset
Bawanioner D. Peck
Middle Street
Simon
Old Avenae
Coleman
al Goulden
Main and
Fairfield
Fox
White
Golden Hill
Fairfield Avenue
Huffan
Goulden
John Halpin
Uffan
Police
Jim Soin
Sasha
England Grants Safe Conduct to Two A t t aches
Washington December 15 The British embassy announced London authorization to issue safe conducts to Captains Boy Ed and Von Papen the withdrawn naval and military attachés The safe conducts are unconditional as the Allies decide not to require assurances of refraining from war participation after arrival
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washitton
London
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Mnavsl
Nut
Ten Story Lodging House Planned for South End
Realty circles report two major projects under way in Bridgeport. Bullard Machine Tool Co plans a five story brick plant on Broad and Allen streets to handle large orders. A large ten story lodging house with restaurant privileges is proposed on South Main, near Edwards property, to be operated as individual proprietorships under one system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Bullard Machine Tool Co
Broad and
Allen Streets
Edward P. Bullard, Jr
Broad
Bridgeport
A. BE. Dannenburg
Warter
South Main Street
Fea Seilen York
Gaat Oh
Edwards
Main Street
Thomas Street
J. Drouve
Water Street
Tulip
Mills
New York City
Lis Hotel
Dannenburge
Lake Torpedo Boat Faces Public-Inspection Fight
The Lake Torpedo Boat company will defend a motion to quash public inspection of its books filed by Gilbert Elliott & Co, New York stock brokers. Attorney Carl Foster leads the defense with Marsh Stoddard Day to represent the firm tomorrow in court as arguments on jurisdiction and writ validity proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Gilbert Elliott & Go
New York
Carl Foster
Marsh, Stoddard & Day
Maine
Market Burglary Strikes Bray Meat Market on Main Street
Hungry prowlers break a rear window of James Bray’s meat market at 1645 Main Street last night and steal hams shoulders and beef. They exit leaving the door open. police suspect a tramp gang from a roost in Beach’s Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bray
Main Street
Beach
Principal U.S. farm crops valued at six million dollars
The Department of Agriculture announced that this year's principal farm crops were worth six million dollars. The report cites farm prices and reflects overall crop value for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Department of Agriculture Today
Railroad Still Badly Crippled Pushed Toward Famine Avert
Bridgeport faces continued transport disruption after a winter storm. Soft coal shortages loom as barges and trains struggle to resume, with limited power and crews hindering restoration. Berkshire division opened easing some deliveries, but New York freight remains congested and passenger service crawls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Berkshire Division
Newtown
New York
Cos Cob
New Haven
Kenny Estate Totals Above $18 000 Despite Delayed Inventory
Michael A. Kenny former city official and real estate operator died Oct 24 1914 leaving an estate of 13233 12 with personal property 6483 12 and about 116750 in real estate His widow Joa h a Kenny is executrix without bond The will notes he had minor children Thomas H Anna M Margaret Agnes C and Mary L Kenny Kenny long active in Democratic politics and former director of public works introduced street oiling to dust proof avenues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Kenny
Public Works
James A. McGuinness
William Hickey
Edward F. Halien
Kenny
Sq.view Avenue
Stratford Avenue
di Ib Avenue
Union Avenue
Fadel Street
Seaview Avenue
Fuodchanger
Democratic Town Committee
Buckingham
Waterbury Fire Destroys Three Homes in Mountain District
A severe Waterbury fire in the northwestern district destroyed three wooden one story homes and damaged three others on Buckingham Street. The blaze, starting near a furnace in the Redmond house, hindered by heavy snow and icy hydrants, left two firefighters unconscious and one hospitalized. Estimated losses run around $55,000 with all owners insured.
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Waterbury
Carleton S. Redmond
Ade Frost
Lester M. Camp
Buckingham Street
D. L. Summey
Selwyn A. Ketcham
Redmond
St. Mary’s Hospital
Collinsville Town Hall Destroyed by Fire
Collinsville Conn Dec 15 The town hall a large brick building housing offices an auditorium and a smaller hall burned early today. Damage estimated 7000 to 10000. Fire started in the basement from an undetermined cause. West end including the auditorium was consumed while eastern town offices escaped. Snow hindered fire companies in accessing the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
Conn
Stown
Union Leaders Claim Labor Bureau Aims at Max Ams Plant
Labor figures accuse the German Austro-Hungarian Labor Information and Relief Bureau of aiding the Max Amschine Co by sending German American workers to replace strikers at the Max Ams plant. International Association of Machinists leader George J. Bowen cites nine workers moved and asserts the bureau operates to undermine Allied efforts. Felix Lauter of the agency concedes some transfers but says nine workers suffice to end the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Avenue
Max Amschine Co
Hans Liebau
Farmer
George J. Bowen
International Association of Machinists
Max Ams
Ams Co
Mr. Boweh
Felix Lauter
Weather outlook with cold and snow expected
The forecast calls for fair and continued cold tonight. Thursday will be cloudy with a warming trend followed by snow later. West winds will affect the area as the system moves in.
German Submersible and Turkish Torpedo Boat Reported Sunk
Vienna despatch notes President Wilson’s Ancona note shaping Austrian stance as likely to yield satisfaction and indemnity. British warships claim two victims in Black Sea and Marmora. four Allied aircraft downed as German raids hit French towns and Mullheim.
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Allies
Geneva
Vienna
Buchs
Switzerland
Wilson
Austria
Ancona
America
Black Sea
Marmora
Paris
Der
Athens
Mi!lan Secolo
Saly— Marine
Varna
Sea of Marmora
Survivor of Volturno wreck bound and choked during hotel room assault
Russian Volturno survivor Robert Lesper, who resided in Bridgeport after surviving the Rotterdam to New York voyage, was bound hand and foot and choked in an Atlantic Hotel room by a stranger who then robbed him of $57. Lesper awoke from a dream of being strangled and freed himself after hours, reporting the incident to police at 1:30 PM. Police describe the assault as murderous robbery and search for the suspect continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lesper
Atlantic Hotel
Lesper
Rotterdam
New York
Cape Horn
Denmark
New York City
Remington Arms & Ae] Eet Pees Co
Atlantic
Lifer Freed After 43 Years In Connecticut Prison
John Dynes of East Hartford was released by the state board of pardons after 43 years in prison for a life sentence tied to a 1872 station agent robbery in East Hartford. He left Wethersfield prison amid a snow storm, age 60, with no future plans announced. He was accompanied by brother-in-law George H. Stumpf and Judge Percy F. Bryant.
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Dynes
State Board of Pardons
Ordiary
George H. Stumpf
Percy F. Bryant
East Hartford
Hartford
Labor Leaders pledge support for Wilson defense policies
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, informed President Wilson that organized labor is ready to support national defense and should have a say in shaping the nation’s protections. The exchange marks labor backing amid wartime policy discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Organized Labor
Plan Increases In Salaries For Board Of Relief
A city proposal suggests boosting the boards members salaries from 200 to 350 annually. The board of relief seeks a total appropriation of 1695 with 1400 budgeted for salaries next year, up from last year. The clerk receives 50 more, and other items include auto, printing, and stenographer costs. A council resolution is expected at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Relief
William A. Lewis
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Common Council
Wise Ones Pick Patrick O'Brien for Leadership
Deputy Jailer Patrick O'Brien and his friends are expected to take control of the Sixth District Republican organization. Lewis C. Willis leads the O'Brien faction for president against A. J. Knapp, with Kingston slated as treasurer and O'Brien as secretary, John Haefele as vice president. An order for 50,000 rough shell forgings arrived at General Railway Signals Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O’brien
Sixth
O’brien
Lewis C. Willis
Bridgeport Brass Co
Sixth District
Republican Club
A. J. Knapp
Knapp
Charles Kingston
Kingston
Jailer
O'Brien
John Haefele
The
General Railway Signals Co
Greece Denies Bulgarian Crossing of Borders
Athens reports the Greek government denies Bulgarian forces crossed into Greek territory. The denial follows a Dec. 14 dispatch noting Bulgarian entry near the frontier amid Allied troop withdrawals.
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Greece
Athens
A A
French Retirement Skillfully Conducted Near Saloniki
Eyewitness reports the French withdrawal to temporary positions in Greece near the Serbian border was well managed. Wounded were moved, guns loaded on freight trains, and evacuees departed as towns were abandoned. Gievgell razed and British actions included burning villages while retreating. Transference of Greek troops from Saloniki has begun.
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Saloniki
Paris
Greece
Gievgell
Cii
Doiran
Strrmitza
Accessions Likely for Sheet Metal Workers at Remington
The Remington Arms ammunition plant strike may end this week if workers vote affirmatively tonight. Over 500 members of the union quit weeks ago when a non union firm held the Remington job. Local 114 meets at 27 Cannon street with President Hayes scheduled Thursday evening to address demands for higher wages.
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Remington Arms Ammunition Co
Remington
W. G. Penfield
Cannon Street
President Hayes
Torrington Man Held as Firebug
Joseph Gamers was arraigned in Torrington borough court on a charge of attempting to burn a building. Probable cause was found and he was bound over to the superior court under bonds of £2000. He is alleged to have used gasoline to start a fire about 2 AM Sunday at a store in which he formerly held an interest.
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Torrington
Joseph Gamers
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Daniel Co
Reed
Edward White
Thomas Fox
England
South End Realty
Bullard Company
Lake Gase
Milk Supply
Michael Kenny
Collinsville Town Hall
Labor Bureau
Ams. Co
Zurich
Pester Lloyd
United States
Ancoha
Washington State Department
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Aero Squadron
Berlin
War Office
Bapaume
Peronne
France
Mullheim
Baden
Volturno
Lifer
U.S
Patrick O'Brien
aDec
Serbia
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