Bissonnette Should Know Fate Tomorrow in Murder Trial
The afternoon will hear defense and state arguments after Napoleon Bissonnette testified. Rebuttal followed his cross examination as the jury weighs the shooting account and the threat history with Rome Seeraar and family. Police testimony noted Bissonnette's claim of self defense and threats from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bissonnette
Bissonnette
Stete
Judson
Demery
Albertina Bissonnette
Hernette
Mette
Tina
Seneree
Rome
Arctic Street
Alva
Rome Seeraeree
Spoke Out of Turn Ends in Trouble at Poli's
After the second act at Poli's last night George Wells of Wallingford drank and caused a scene prompting Special Patrolman Keenan to arrest a man. This morning Wells explained he left town to send money home. John Lewis, 40, of 218 Cannon Street, suffered a broken left collar bone after being pushed downstairs after the show. he was treated by Dr. Krause at the emergency dispensary and the bone reset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poli
George Wells
Wallingford
Keenan
Canfield
John Lewis
Cannon Street
Krause
Spring Perch Co
Burglars Loot Rag Picker’s Home Of Jewelry
Late at night burglars entered 75 Arctic Street and robbed the head of the house of a gold watch and chain worth 75 dollars a diamond ring worth 100 dollars and a bracelet worth 30 dollars. The victim alerted police after discovering the loss. A separate note reports Lizzie Tobin being transferred to Middletown’s insane asylum from Lakeview. Investigator Morrissey commented on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Chronow
Arctic Street
Weyl
Lizzie Tobin
Lakeview Hole
Middletown
Morrissey
Depadeweek
Lakeview
John Raines Dies Leader of Old Line NY Republicans
Special from United Press Canandaigua NY December 18 Senator John Raines died at 1 04 PM in Thompson Memorial Hospital after a long illness gastritis followed by hemorrhages. He led the Old Line Republican organization in New York and opposed Governor Hughes while shaping state legislation notably the liquor law and the insurance and direct primary reforms. His death signals a collapse of anti Hughes sentiment in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
United Press
Canandagua
N. Y
John Raines
Thompson Memorial Hospital
Raines
Republican Organization
Hughes
Otto Kelsey
Senate
New York City
State Public Service Commission
Builder charges Stratford authorities over fires
Samuel Grindrod of 1230 Connecticut Avenue told Stratford police today that four of his houses in Stratford were burned by arsonists in the past year and charged local authorities did not protect him, suggesting officials or opponents may be behind the fires he suspects a man he helped long ago. He said the last fire hit an unoccupied house behind St. Michaels Cemetery, and he criticized media coverage of his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Samuel Grindrod
Connecticut Avenue
George Arnold
Grindrod
Vere
Gunnarod
Amt
Latterd
Coulter & McKenzie Co
Grindtrod
St. Michaels Cemetery
Bridgeport
Arnold
Crushed Laborer Suffers Agony at Seltsam Farm
George Hillard, 50, employed by George Seltsam, superintendent of The Standard’s job department, was crushed when a rock rolled onto his right leg while removing stones at the Seltsam farm on Sylvan avenue. He was found by Mrs. Seltsam and freed after neighbors aided. He was rushed by ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hillard
George Seltsam
The
Standard
Seltsam
Sylvan Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Postman Dietrich Wins Promotion
William C. Dietrich, a ten year town mail carrier famed for a smile, is promoted to clerk in the post office. Assistant Deskemater Henry W. Lyon announced the move, citing Dietrichs fitness and long record of duty. no examination was required as clerks are chosen from the letter carriers. Dietrich receives a warm reception today from coworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam C. Dietrich
Henry W. Lyon
Dietrich
Deitrich
County Commissioners Break Records in Licenses Issued
The County Commissioners report 207 liquor and 88 drug licenses issued, with about $90,000 collected, marking the largest half month totals in memory. Also, Mrs Schuer of 76 Gregory Street suffered a neuralgic attack at East Main and Clarence, fainting and being taken home by Dr Krause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuer
Gregory Street
East Main
Clarence Streets
Krause
League Heads to Shape the Future
The Taxpayers League executive committee meets tonight at the Lincoln building Board of Trade rooms to plan the league’s future and consider a permanent secretary, with M E Brewster-Greene of the Manufacturers' Association as current secretary. Also today at the town clerk’s office marriage licenses issued for several couples and a cottage rental listed on Milne street. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Matthew Skane and family for recent bereavement.
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The
Taxpayers League
Board of Trade
Lincoln Building
Leagu
Permant
M. E. Brewster-Greene
Manufacturers' Association
Greene
Manufacturers’ Association
George A. McDonald
Marion E. Richter
Crawford Laundry
Josiah F. Jennings
East Norwalk
Sadie McNaughton
Eagleville
Conn
John P. Minnett
Rose Piccolo
Milne Street
Trump
Matthew Skane
New Haven Bank Names General VanKeuren as VP and Treasurer
General Louis N. VanKeuren, prominent Connecticut banker, becomes vice president and treasurer of the People's Bank and Trust Co. of New Haven. He returns from retirement, joins amid bank turmoil, bringing decades of finance experience including leadership roles at Colonial Trust Co. and Bridgeport Gas Co. His record includes military service and local civic involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis N. VanKeuren
Colonial Trust Co
Waterbury
Connecticut
People’s Bank and Trust Co
New Haven
VanKeuren
Stratfield
New Rk
Robert D. Muir
van Keuren
Instituton
Pert
Fred C.ya
Wobere
D. D. Muir
Evren
Bridgeport Gas Co
T. L. Watson & Co
Christchurch
James EB. Dunham
Golden Hill Street
New York
Bulkeley
Pope Sends Diplomatic Letter to Taft
London report from United Press notes the Pope seeks formal ties between the Vatican and the United States. He addressed an autograph letter to President Taft and instructed Vatican diplomats to press for a U S legation. Cardinals Vanutelli and Falcone, along with Archbishops Farley, Ireland, OConnell, and Glennon, are urged to back the move with the Gibbons hierarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Vatican
United States
London Globe
Rome
Taft
Vincénit Vannutelli
Leishman
United Es
Mgr. Falconio
Cardinal Gibbons
Farley
New York
Ireland
St. Paul
O’connell
Boston
Glennon
St Louis
Weather and theft report from Haven area
United Press weather bulletin notes overcast skies and possible rain or snow tonight and Friday driven by a lake region low. Southern districts enjoy milder conditions while New England and Northeast face unsettled, cooler weather. A. P. Beauregard reports a thief entered his room on South Avenue, stealing a pocket level and $1.50.
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Capectat
United Press
Haven
Dec
Bec
Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Alabama
Georgia
Connecticut
A. P. Beauregard
South Javenue
George Arnold
Christmas Puppies and Birds Ads Fill City Listings
Unclassified ads offer collie puppies at seven dollars for holiday gifts and singing canaries from two fifty, with birds guaranteed. Multiple addresses appear for rooms to rent and toy dogs including Pekingnese and Pomeranian breeds. Also ad space for pet accessories and Christmas gifts with evenings open at several locales.
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Canaries
Louis Courtney
Wall St
O'Neill's
Wilder Allegations Drive Aldermen Debate Over Firemen Pay
A heated Common Council session debated whether wages for firemen should reflect humanitarian concerns or mere supply and demand. Alderman Wilder accused employers of threatening connected aldermen with discharge, while others argued for living standards amid rising costs. the meeting prompted calls for public transparency and tax equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
George M. Eames
F. M. Wilder
Humanitarian School
Wilder
Taxpayers’ League
L. Wilder
Wanted Die Makers and General Trades Listings
Classifieds show multiple job bids and sales notes across Bridgeport area. Listings include WANTED die makers at Locke Steel Belt Co New Jersey and Edison Storage Battery Co Orange NJ, machinists, tool grinders and punch die experts, clerical help and stenographers, and several SALE notices for pianos and sewing machines. Also rentals and a note on folding feather mattresses from Newten Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme
Edison Storage Battery Co
Orange
N. J
Tiésto
Barnum & Bailey Winter
Norman St. Trés
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Birmingham
Tin
Young Decake
Ofgeer Prout
Capt. Arnold
Eugene Birminghamete
Napoleon Bissonnete
Het Wit
Wm. Dunn
McCarren
York
Mr. Seltsam
League
Mr. Greene
Inew Haven Bank
Louis van Keuren
Bridgeporter
Pope
Main St
Stratford Ave
Schubert
North Ave
Committee of Taxpayers’ League
Alderman McMurray
A. H. Bullard
Fire
Bullard
Bridgeport Manufacturers Association
Ers’ League
Fate
Art
Eugene [I Meyer
Locke Steel - Belt Co
Col. South Ave
Water St
Wills
Prospect St
Birdsey Somers Co
Apply Tees Typewriter Co
Apply Union Typewriter Co
MEIGS
Mansfield
Denis III
A. P. Cochrane
Grove St
Ford
Fairfield Ave
Indadto
F. Ford Piano Co
Noble Ave
Pratt
Rhinebeck
John Gough
Railroad Avenue
City
Davis & Savard
Naugatuck
Ee Salvage Company
East Main Street
Saad—Fisher, Behnings Gee
Mathusheck
Dial & Lee Music
Cannon St
E. H. Dillon & Cos
Peck & Snyder's
Challenger’s News Room
Crescent Ave
J. N. McNamara
East Main St
Chickering Bros
Steinway
McPhail
R_ s. Howard
Milton
Piano Co
Fetch Piano Co
J. F. Welsh
Golden Hill St
Bath
Washington Ave
Sears
Warner Building
Newfield Avenue
Aaron L. Miller
Ifio
Farmer Publishing Co
Newten
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