PLAN UNIFORM RULES TO PREVENT DEATHS IN WIRE WORK
Hartford December meeting of public service firms and utilities commission at the capitol to adopt a uniform code of rules for workers in wire work. Represented companies include Hartford Electric Light, United Electric Light and Water of Waterbury, United Illuminating of New Haven, Connecticut Power, Southern New England Telephone, Western Union Telegraph, Postal Telegraph and Connecticut Company of New London. The conference follows a commission order and stems from the death of Joseph K Knocke, a line worker.
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Hartford
Public Utilities Commission
Capitol
Hartford Electric Light Company
United Electric Light & Water Company of
Waterbury
United Iluminating Company of
New Haven
The
Connecticut Company
Southern New England Telephone Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph & Cable Company
Connecticut Power Company of
New London
Mystery Ship Launched at Glasgow by British Navy
Glasgow December 15 The battleship Tiger nicknamed the mystery ship was launched today at the Clyde Bank Shipbuilding Works where her keel was laid on June 29 1912. Details are guarded though it is known her engines are designed to yield 100000 horsepower and a speed exceeding any existing naval vessel.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Clyde Bank Shipbuilding Works
New Haven Dentist Offices Looted of Gold
Three dentists on Chapel Street in New Haven reported break ins during the night. About 300 dollars worth of gold was taken as intruders forced windows or doors. Police suspect professional thieves as melted gold was recovered from fillings.
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New Haven
Chapel Street
Reviews of Bridgeport Vaudeville Theatres
In Bridgeport split time vaudeville reviews follow Bridgeport standards. The Hazeltons shown minimal material. Lamont & Milham pleasing in setting. Jean Baldwin charming in costumes with strong applause. LeRoy & Harvey good Western comedy. Ted Burns clean and fresh. Great Leon magician with dramatic feats. closing with Wolf of the City film.
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Bridgeport
New York
the Hazeltons
Berry & Mack
Lamont & Milham
Jean Baldwin
LeRoy & Harvey
Ted Burns
Leon
Plaza Monday First Evening Performance Review
The program opens with Turner and Grace in a juggling act enhanced by the woman's personality and stage backing. Adair and Wyant feature songs and piano with costume changes, rising from slow to lively to good applause. Mardos and Hunter perform a military burlesque with a comic soldier routine for laughs while a Celtic character in John Donovan falls below average. Huling's Seals offer a standout fifteen minute act with trained seals juggling and rope tricks, earning merited applause as the orchestra disrupts singing acts. Several pictures close the bill, noted for being well shown.
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Turner & Grace
Adair & Wyant
Mardos & Hunter
Quo Vadis at the Park Set for December Run
Mr. Kleine presents the only bona fide production of Quo Vadis at the Park for three days beginning Monday December 22 with matinees daily. The performances feature Sunday schools and colleges in attendance, delivering impressive and inspiring lessons through the pictures.
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Kleine
Monkey Street Performance In Mr Orgin Grinders Tale
A chaotic scene unfolds on a street as a man’s organ grinder and a monkey entertain. two boys, Benny and Reddy Merry, imitate the creature, provoking a laughing fat man and a chase when a delivery token is tossed away and the monkey seizes it, leading to a quick escape.
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Lee Pape
Reddy Merry
Reddy
Reddy Merfy
Harry
Money Vanishes From Sleeping Man’s Pants
Abraham Shlonsky of 696 Main Street reports a burglary after 11 PM Friday. Someone entered his store, went under his pillow, and took 320 from a trouser pocket. The trousers were left doubled under the pillow. the money disappeared by morning. Herman Hugo, 25, who had played cards with three men, was slashed after the game and is feared dead.
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Abraham Shlonsky
Main Street
Paterson
N. J
Herman Hugo
Wild Beasts At Large shines at Lyric Theatre yesterday
The Lyric Theatre showed Wild Beasts At Large yesterday with matinee and evening showings today, marking its last performances. A circus train wreck freed the zoo’s entire menagerie causing chaos as townspeople sought safety in humorous scenes. Also screens Jack and the Beanstalk in Kinemacolor plus Pathe Weekly and three other features. Uncle Tom's Cabin to be shown Wednesday and Thursday.
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Lyric Theatre
Pathe Weekly
Bridgeport
America
the Lyric
Park Theatre Hosts Trocadero Burles and Uncle Tom's Cabin
Charles Waldron's Trocaderos bring a lively three day run at the Park starting Thursday with Frank Finney's new comedy Legend of The Ring and original score by Harry L. Alford. Wednesday offers Uncle Tom's Cabin by Leon Washburn's Stetson Company, while Quo Vadis remains a noted influence on society and education circles with large theatre parties.
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Charles Waldron
Frank Finney
Harry L. Alford
Leon Washburn
Stetson
George Kleine
Astor Theatre
New York
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Recovery
An old advertisement extols Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as effective after one dose for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It claims rapid, natural results by addressing underlying inflammation and toxins. Readers are urged to send for a booklet and buy from Hindue Pharmacy and Rexall Drug Store among other outlets.
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Mayr
Geo. H. Mayr
Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago
Scissors and sets advertised at local stores
Scissors priced from 1.25 to 4.50 and manicure sets from 2.00 to 10.00 are listed alongside shut edge carving sets ranging 2.50 to 8.00. The ad highlights assorted scissors and personal care tools with varied price points.
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Durham
Gém Junior
Robeson
Five Equor Raids Made Over Sunday
Five liquor raids Sunday led to arraignments before Judge Paani L. Wilder in city court. Cases were continued to December 23. Arrests occurred at 232 North Washington with Carlo Pasquinarallo and four frequenters, at 198 North Washington involving John Chiola and Mary Espisote, at 141 Willard Street in Frank Izzo's saloon with Michael Klein, at 262 Hamilton Street with John Assencio, and at 35 Hallett Street with John Riccio and one frequenter.
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Paani L. Wilder
Robert G. DeForest
North Washington Avenue
Carlo Pasquinarallo
North
Washington Avenue
John Chiola
North Wesherston Avenue
Mary.Espisote
Frank Izzo
Willard Street
Michael Klein
John Assencio
Hamilton Street
John Riccio
Hallett Street
Theft hits Feigenspan car and Burr & Knapp offices
A Sunday theft spree saw seven cases of beer stolen from a Feigenspan Brewing Corporation car on Railroad and Iranistan avenues. Burglary at Burr & Knapp's banking house on Main Street occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning with a bicycle and overcoat taken. an open window and an extra overcoat left behind. Detective
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Feigenspan Brewing Corporation
Railroad
Iranistan
Burr & Knapp’s Banking
Main Street
Bicycle found at Railroad and South avenues damaged wheel
James Bray located the bicycle today at Railroad and South avenues with a smashed front wheel. No entry was made into the safe or drawers, and no signs of theft were reported.
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James Bray
Railroad
South Avenues
City Court Cases Highlight Local Disorder and Fines
In a Lee Avenue christening row a bottle was used as a weapon and George Sleisch of 150 Main Street was fined 40 dollars plus costs. Others fined include John Golbus 26 John Street Joseph Johnson 49 West Avenue John Johnson 49 Washington Avenue Tony Stahl Fairfield and Alexander Noviski Spruce Street. John Agsencio pending trial December 23 after resisting a liquor raid. William Goolisch fined five dollars for stealing one dollar from saloonkeeper George Smelgski at 210 Church Street. Stephen Ondico 83 Hallam Street fined 25 dollars for loitering plus 5 dollars costs. Stephen Phillips 448 Spruce Street fined 5 dollars for intoxication and 25 dollars for carrying brass knuckles. A suspended 30 day sentence imposed in March was revoked.
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Lee Avenue
George Sleisch
Main Street
John Golbus
John Street
Joseph Johnson
West Avenue
John Johnson
Washington Avenue
Tony Stahl
Fairfield
Alexander Noviski
Spruce Street
Frank Virelli
Hamilton Street
John Agsencio
William Goolisch
George Smelgski
Church Street
Stephen Ondico
Hallam Street
Hallett Street
Stephen Phillips
Noted Crimes and Accidents and International Dispatches
In Hamilton Street Charles Sxosher faces fines and jail for intoxication and breach of the peace after an assault on his wife. A dynamite-cap incident injures three fingers in a hammer blow. A passenger coach window shatters by a stone at Spring Valley, and London reports Kate Carew in serious condition after surgery. Portugal’s new American minister presented credentials amid speculation on Yuan Shikai’s regime.
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Costa
Charles Sxosher
Hamilton
Sulpholac promises clear skin through nightly use
Sulpholac claims to relieve blemishes, blackheads, pimples, blotches and rashes. Begin using Sulpholag tonight and soon people will notice a clear, fresh complexion.
Skin care advertised as doctor prescribed
Advertisement for Sulpholag claiming to beautify the skin and relieve it. Says prescribed by doctors and available at druggists with a free sample offer. Directs readers to Hudson & Co. Inc. at 449-151 West 36th Street, New York for a sample and jar with directions.
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Hudson & Co., Inc
West 36Th St
New York
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WM. Burgess
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POLIS
E Hindue Pharmacy
Rexall Drug Store
State
Dracwists
Wessaknicur,saac
MOSS
Paoemeror
Hawley
Gillette
Royal Rochester
the Hawley Hardware Company
Petty
Watson’s Bank
Harrison
Secario Larsatto
Tve
Louis Less
Spring Valles
Philip Moore
Orangetown
London
Kate Carew
the Samaritan Hospital
Lisbon
Portugal
Thomas M. Birch
Chanchai
Yuan Shi-kai
Li Yuan-hene
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