Konstance Faces Support Case and Wife’s Allegations
Violinist William Konstance was arraigned for failing to support his wife Mrs Konstance in a city court. Witnesses testified about her character but Dr H W Hermann, the physician, exonerated her. The judge ordered Konstance to pay 9 dollars weekly and post a 500 pound bond. nonpayment could send him to jail for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Konstance
Empire Theatre
Konstance
California
DeLaney
H. W. Hermann
Foster
Girl Saves Five Oyster Men From Peril
Special from United Press New Haven Dec 17 Five oyster men were saved from probable death by freezing after a daughter of one of the men urged help when they failed to return. In four flat bottom boats the men cried for help from the outer harbor from six until midnight. The girl alerted rescuers from shore and the quintet were brought back by a motor boat. Aside from frost bites, they fared well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
Vandals Cut Belts At Warner & Sperry Plant
United Press dispatch from New Haven reports vandals damaged the Warner and Sperry Company shop by cutting machine belts, draining boiler water, and melting tools, leaving 25 workers idle. An employee named Harry Holly reportedly returned to the shop and was suspected. detectives say he confessed during interrogation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres
New Haven
Warner & Sperry Company
Harry Holly
Foreman Hughes Goes to Jail Over Support Dispute
Evan Hughes a shop foreman was jailed by the city court on a bail of 200 to guarantee he would pay his wife 35 weekly. Mrs Harriet J Hughes, wife of 2023 Seaview avenue, filed the complaint alleging months of neglect to support her and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Hughes
Harriet J. Hughes
Seaview Avenue
Death notices from Dec 16 to Dec 14 scattered
Obituaries record Theodore Robert Schultz aged 65 at 95 Merriam Street with funeral Monday at 2 pm and interment at Park cemetery. Also Cordelia Emma Bruggerholf of Stamford died Dec 13 in sixth year, and Harriet Canfield aged 78 of Stamford noted Dec 13. Norwalk death of Export a Lehotaky, 27, listed with locality details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruggermof
Stamford
Cordelia Emma
Frederick William Bruggerholf
New York
Angelina’ Colline
Stam- Atante
Depot
Harriet Canfield
Norwalk
Lehotaky
Fire department summoned for flood from burst pipe
Frozen water pipes left 603 Brooks Street residents without water. Candles and lamps used to thaw pipes caused a burst sending water over flames. Fire crews found no fire, only extensive water. auto chemical team deployed but plumbers were needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks Street
Sergeant Hall arrests fleeing meter thieves in East End
George Bieteld Fred Cliff and Geo Christiansen three youths about 16 were caught in the East End freight yards as they tried to board a freight and flee the city. Detective Sergeant Hall arrested them just as a freight moved through. They are alleged to have broken into a gas meter at 1500 Stratford avenue to rob it. After ripping it free a gas leak occurred and the trio fought in panic. They learned police were on their trail and planned to flee when intercepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bieteld
Fred Cliff
Geo. Christiansen
East End
Hall
Stratford Avenue
Boston National League Club Sold Today
Boston December 16 The Boston National Baseball club was sold by majority stockholder John P Harris of Pittsburgh to interests linked with William H Russell of New York. The money was paid over and Harris announced the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
Boston National Baseball Club
John P. Harris
Pittsburg
William H. Russell
New York
Harris
Chief Engineer Wilcox Dies Off Merwins Point
Chief Engineer Charles H. Wilcox of the tug Sachem died on duty off Merwin's Point Woodmont today. The vessel was en route to Perth Amboy and Connecticut river points when it stopped due to the death. The cause listed was heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
Charles H. Wilcox
Sachem
Merwin's Point
Woodmont
Heart
Perth Amboy
Connecticut River
Obituary for Theodore R Schultz, longtime city resident
Theodore Robert Schultz aged 65, a well known German resident, died yesterday afternoon at St. Vincent's hospital. He leaves a widow and four children Paul Schultz, Max Schultz, Mrs. William Wolf, and Miss Meta Schultz, all of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Robert Schultz
St. Vincent's Hospital
Paul Schultz
Max Schultz
Wm. Wolf
Meta Schults
Grand Trunk Enters Southern New England Rail Corridor
New Haven and Grand Trunk railroads enter the debate over new lines along the Connecticut River as prospective petitioners to the Vermont Legislature. The move would parallel Central Vermont routes from South Vernon to Battleboro and Windsor to White River Junction, with Belt connections to New York and Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
Central Vermont
Grand Trunk
Vermont
South Vernon
Battleboro
Windsor
White River Junction
New Haven Road
Grands Trunk
Connecticut River
Boston & Maine
New Hampshire
Palmer
Mass
Providence R. 1
New England
New York
East Washington Ave Bridge Cannot Move For War Department
Mayor Buckingham says the East Washington Avenue bridge cannot be moved to Arctic Street in case a new bridge is built. The War Department requires a 70 ft span on new bridges and the current bridge cannot be relocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Avenue
Arctic Street
Buckingham
War Department
Department
Car Kills Bull Terrier in City Street Collision
A white bull terrier owned by R. S. Sherwood of 432 State Street was killed by a trolley car at State and Lafayette streets at 8:30 last night. The dog did not seem to notice the vehicle and ran beneath the wheels. Also reported, four men died in a Leyden coal mine fire shaft No 1, their bodies recovered as rescue attempts followed the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Sherwood
State Street
State
Lafayette Streets
United Press
Denver
Leyden
Col
False alarm at Handy & Harmon factory on John Street
A single alarm from box 121 at the Handy and Harmon factory on John Street sounded at 2 45 this afternoon. No fire was found and the apparatus did not respond. The alarm resulted from accidental wire crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy & Harmon
Johnsreet
Supreme Court Decides Four Local Appeals in New Haven
The Supreme Court of Errors in session in New Haven issues four local appeals decisions. It finds no error in Judge Curtis's ruling in James J. Stanton vs Travelers Insurance, upholding the lower court's cost order though the case involved an accident policy and a fatal operation. Lucca Capriello’s appeal on a license denial in New Canaan is affirmed for general reasons including true ownership. The court also upholds the probate case of Jennie James approving Frances Cox's will. It orders jury reconsideration in a boy's life verdict dispute and affirms a small damages award in the Andrews v Peck horse sale dispute. A statewide ruling halts Daughters of Isabella operations under the National Order in Connecticut.
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Supreme Court of Errors
New Haven
Fairfleld
Howard B. Curtis
James J. Stanton
State Street
Travelers Insurance Co
Thomas F. Stanton
Stanton
Dr. Stanton
Curtis
Jennie James’ Arreal
Probate Court
Norwalk
Frances Emily Cox
George W. Wheeler
Supreme Court
Appelee
Stamford Advocate
Norway Hour
Homer Cummings
Appelant
Howard B. Scott
Common Pleas Court
Edgar T. Andrews
John R. Peck
Newtown
Andrews
Peck
Justce
Bethel
Burnee
Daughters of Isabella
Naional
Daughters of
Isabella
Connectcut
National Order
Daughers of Isabella
New York
Daughters of Teahelia
William Neary
Nanzatuck
W. J. Coote
Or Cers
Brother and Sister to Wed in Separate Cousin-like Match
Town Clerk William Thom issued two marriage licenses for a New Year’s Day double wedding. William Borosky, 23, to marry Ida Bogen, daughter of Louis Bogen, and John Freedman, 35, to wed Mary Borosky, 26, daughter of Abraham Borosky. The brides and grooms are connected as siblings across the two licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
William Borosky
Ida Bogen
Louis Bogen
John Freedman
Mary Borosky
Abraham Borosky
Fitch Will Leaves $10 to Children and Remainder to Wife
Walter E. Fitch a carpenter of 230 Lincoln Avenue dies intestate but probate opens today. He leaves $10 to each of his three children Ernest E. Fitch Bertha L. Fitch and Marion L. Fitch to his mother Julia Ann Fitch $1000 4 percent and the rest to his wife Carrie E. Fitch who is named executrix. Appraisers Wilbur B. Featherstone and Fred A. Parsons value the estate at under $10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter. E. Fitch
Carpenter
Lincoln Avenue
Ernest E
Bertha L
Marion L
Julia Ann Fitch
Carrie E. Fitch
Wilbur
Featherstone
Fred A. Parsons
Body of Winsted Man Found Dead Upright in Chair
Winsted detective reports the frozen body of John Doughty aged 52 found upright in a chair. Coroner rules accidental death by gas asphyxiation from a detached stove tube, likely since he may have slept a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsted
Chatr
United Press
John Doughty
Fraud Sugar Weighers Get 10 Months on Island
New York December 17 Charles Drew and Charles H Wardell two U S government weighers were convicted of conspiring to defraud by under weighing sugar offered for import Today Judge Martin sentenced them to 10 months on Blackwell s Island with a 60 day stay pending appeal Each man's bond was set at 35000 They were not tied to the large sugar fraud but to a later independent under weighing case Also noted Bridgeport Interstate Local Assembly annual dinner will be at the Stratfield on Thursday December 29 at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Charles Drew
Charles H. Wardell
Martin
Blackwell's Island
Mamoth
Satisfaction coal Vincent Bros buy it and try it
Vincent Bros promotes satisfaction coal with a bold call to action. Local ads urge buyers to purchase the coal and try it for themselves, highlighting reliability and value from a regional supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Bros
Nighttime construction ordered for Stratford avenue bridge fenders
The Stratford avenue bridge fenders will be built between 1 and 5 a.m. to avoid traffic interference. Specifications have been sent to Col. Harry Taylor of the War Department for certification, and the contract will require nighttime work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Harry Taylor
War Department
Buckingham
Hutchinson Pleads Guilty to False Pretenses Charge
In New Haven on December 17, George S. Hutchinson alias George Hatch of Randolph Mass pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses. He was sentenced to twenty days and a $50 fine plus costs. His brother-in-law C W Blanchard testified to Hutchinsons good reputation and paid the fine, leading to a reduction to five days so he could return home before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
George S. Hutchinson
George Hatch
Randolph
Mass
Hutchinson
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Lowell
C. W. Blanchard
Everett
Prisooner
Blanchard
Huitchinson
Husband’s mishap spurs wife to sue for damages
Oscar Blanchard of Stamford files a 25000 dollar suit in Superior Court against the New Haven railroad. Blanchard, a Yale & Towne Co. worker, was injured when a car door clasp failed and the door struck him, causing paralysis in his right leg. His wife, Jettie Cull Blanchard, also joins as plaintiff. The piece notes such suits by wives after husbands’ injuries are uncommon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Blanchard
Stamford
New Haven
Blanchard
Yale & Towne Co
Jettie Cull Blanchard
Railroad
Taft Names Negro for Collector
President Taft nominates Charles A. Cottrill of Toledo Ohio to be collector of internal revenue for the district of Hawaii. The White House announced the intention shortly before the election. William H. Lewis of Boston was mentioned as assistant attorney general but objections led to an almost decision not to name him. Other nominations include John F. Armstrong for registrar of the land office at Sacramento and several postmasters at Minneapolis Ames Montrose Abilene Bangor Ashtabula and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Taft
Charles A. Cottrill
Toledo
District of
Hawaii
Cottrill
William H. Lewis
Boston
Lewis
The
Land Office
Sacramento
Cal
John F. Armstrong
Wiliam D. Hale
Minneapolis
Fire destroys Hungarian Building in Milwaukee
Fire early today leveled the Hungarian Building in Milwaukee causing about 90000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the blaze through the morning with most of the structure ruined and surrounding properties spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Disasterous Chimney Fire in Dedham Residence
A chimney fire in Dedham Mass on December 17 caused about 20000 in damage to a handsome residence occupied by J Eugene Cochran and owned by Dan forth P White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Dedham
Mass
J. Eugene Cochrane
Danforth P. White
Employed Boys Basketball League results and lynching verdicts
In the Y M C A 3A league Oh'o beat Missouri 10 to 9 and Massachusetts edged New York 10 to 9 while Connecticut led New Jersey 11 to 0 and Virginia 5 Pennsylvania 1. In Newark Ohio on December 17 a jury found Montella Watha guilty of manslaughter in a murder case linked to a recent lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oh'o
Missouri
Massachusetts
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Newark
Montella Watha
Haytian
Etherington
Ohio
Changes in Fire Alarm Box Locations
Fire alarm boxes have been relocated after removal of many wires and poles. Box 32 moved to opposite corner of Main and Fairfield. Box 37 moved to opposite corner of Main and Wall. Box 31 shifted diagonally across Wall and Water 1. Box 14 moved to City Hall Square from State and Broad. Box 323 moved down Gold to first pole on Gold and Main. Box 19 moved down Gilbert toward Broad from Main and Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Wall Street
Wall and
Water 1
State and
Broad Streets
City Hall
Gold
Main Streets
Main and
Gilbert
Broad
NOTED IRISHMEN TO LECTURE HERE
Final arrangements for a monster reception to The Gaelic League lecturers who are to visit the city at an early date will be made at the meeting of delegates for all Irish Societies to be held on Sunday evening. Other matters of organization affecting the future of local Irish societies will be considered with a plan to form a committee from each organization to further Irish interests. Dr Worden’s statement before the Nurses Association on tuberculosis among Irish immigrants will be among the first questions. An appeal for funds on behalf of the Gaelic League envoys has been signed by Dr Parkharts, John D Crimmins, Bourke Cochrane, Judge Keeyr, Hon. William McAdoo and other prominent men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaelic League
Word'n
Nurses Association
Gaele League
Dr. Parkharts
John D. Crimmins
Bourke Cochrane
Judge Keeyr
William McAdoo
Bonci Debut Toasted By Brooklyn Recital Crowd
Italian tenor Alessandro Bonci, fresh from opera to concert stage, delighted a full Academy of Music audience in Brooklyn with English diction and bel canto finesse. He repeated most numbers, encore after encore, ending with la donna e mobile. A later Bridgeport concert on January 4, 1911 was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alessandro Bonci
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Mendelssohn
Sylvia
Schubert
Bond
Sayers
Bonci
Hts
MacDowall
Ganz
Caruso
Bridgeport
First Congregational Church
Wednesday Afternoon
Gambling Implements Returned to Owners By Court Order
New Bedford Mass Dec 17 Judge Miliken of the third district court Bristol district ordered the return of roulette wheels and accessories seized in a raid October 11. He ruled the warrant was fatally defective for lacking the court seal and set a precedent in judicial funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Bedford
Mass
Miliken
Third District Court Court of
Bristol
Commonwealth
Footwear gift for all ages at Christmas store
A full Christmas footwear selection offers gifts for every family member from babies to grandfathers. Warm skimmers, leather slippers, mens shoes, carriage boots for women, felt slippers, boys and girls slippers, pumps, and knitted slippers available in varied styles and prices. Main floor rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Suit-cases with all fittings for travel
Maker's samples on sale for both men and women. These fitted suit-cases include toilet articles and are offered at special prices. Sizes vary from $10 to $25, located on the Third floor.
Fancy Pillows Collection in Rich Colors and Styles
Attractive display of tapestry and art pillow tops in oblong and square shapes with rounded corners. Each pillow is complete with back and filled with soft filling. Samples and buys offered at special prices ranging from $1 to $1.50 on the first floor.
Shaving Tools Gift Sparks Growing Appreciation
A safety razor given to a man brings increasing appreciation as it saves time and money. Mentioned brands Gillette and Gem Jr with seven blades. Notes a rubber-set shaving brush and durable bristles. Located in a front basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette
Gem, Jr
Kodak Cameras for Yearround Use at Home and Abroad
The advertisement promotes a yearlong gift camera that can serve at home or on vacation. It highlights Kodaks and Brownies as efficient easy to operate cameras producing reliable results, even for beginners. Prices range from one to twenty dollars, with display notes in the front basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodaks
Brownies
Waist Pattern Selection Promises Fine Fabrics
The notice advertises waist-pattern materials with cotton and silk options priced from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars and silk at 75 cents or more. It emphasizes right amount of material, good design, and attractive colors, all sold in special gift-ready boxes.
Howland Dry Goods Man Turned Negro After Alcohol Sleep
Charles Dee, a mechanic from Atlantic Street, awoke in court claiming he had been made to appear black after a night intoxication. Patrolman Holbrook detained him for suspicion as Dee insisted he was white. Prosecutor Delaney ordered him cleaned up, after which Dee returned nearly white and was released on intoxication charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dee
Atlantic Street
Rip van Winkle
Dee
City Court
Holbrook
Police
Fignegan
Judge Foster
Delaney
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Foreman Hughes
Poinsettias
John Beck & Sons
JAS, Horan & Son, Florists
Hughes & Chapman
Siratrurd Avenue
Sergeant Hall
Boston N. L Baseball Club
Wilcox
Merwin
Grand Trunk Railroad
Southern
Washington Ave. Bridge
Jackson's
Fountain Fens
Island
Interstate
Bridgeport Interstate Local Assembly
Stratfield
Hatch
Musante
Brewer
Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy, Inc
State Streets
Howland
Carrmon Street
Howland Dry Goods
Erbstein
Chicago
Brentano
Charles E. Erbstein
Grant McCutcheon
Lee O'Neill Browne
William Lorimer
United States
Illnois Jeweler
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