Watrous Auto Fire Engine Wrecked In Street Crash
Bridgeport’s Watrous auto fire engine No. 2, the city’s first gasoline propeller, was wrecked at Putnam and Orchard streets after hitting a sunken sewer cover and losing control. Chauffeur Frank and Fireman Atherton escaped injury as the 8-ton machine broke apart, front axle damaged, steering gear suspected, investigation promised.
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Bridgeport Fire Department
Putnam
Orchard Streets
Watter Frank
Frank
John Atherton
Ats
Hallett Street
East Main Street
Puttnam Street
Orchard Street
Orchard Sumwet
I J. Staley
Atherton
Howard Mooney
Frank L. Cogill
Chris Rickard
Cogill
Whooney
D. Smith
Maine
Putnam Street
Hartford reports new smallpox case early in week
Hartford records a third smallpox case when Michael Gray of 356 Park Street was taken to isolation. Five other cases are under supervision, including one in East Hartford. Pratt Co. foundry workers, 104 vaccinated Tuesday, with 50 more to be vaccinated within 24 hours.
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Hartford
Michael Gray
Park Street
East Hartford
Pratt Co
Pioneer peanut man dies of poisoning in Derby
Antonio Parlota, a 66 year old pioneer citizen born in Italy, died today in Derby from blood poisoning caused by a carbuncle. He came to town 44 years ago and opened a peanut stand, amassing real estate holdings as evidence of his industry.
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Derby
Antonio Parlota
Venerable Father Cooney Dies at 72 in Connecticut
Rev. John Cooney longtime rector of St Rose's Hartford diocese priest since 1867 died after brief illness in Messden Conn aged 72 born County Armagh 1841 ordained Belgium attended Louraine American College and served at several parishes before leading St Rose's since 1900 funeral planned at St Rose's with Bishop Nilan presiding survived by brother in Connecticut and siblings in Ireland
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Messden
Conn
John Cooney
St. Rose’s R. C
Hartford
Father Cooney
County
Armagh
American College
Louraine
Belgium
Cardinal Sterks
St. Peter's Church
St. Patrick’s Church
Valley Falls
R. I
St. Patrick's
Thompsonville
St. John’s
New Haven
Colchester
Fitchville
St. Rose's Church
St. Rose’s Church
John J. Nilan
Mev
Thomas Cooney
St Francis’ Church
Naugatuck
Ireland
Sound Steamer Damaged In Crash With Big Schooner
New York December 17 The steamer Tennessee of the Bay State Line arrived at her pier in tow with about 20 feet of port rail torn away and the pilot house damaged after a collision with the four masted schooner Mattie Bassett near Long Island Sound entrance. About 150 passengers and 45 crew aboard with many in the dining saloon were shaken but unhurt. Twenty five sailors from battleships at Brooklyn yard aided in quieting passengers and sparing the schooner slight damage.
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New York
Tennessee
Bay State Line
Mattie Bassett
Providence
Long Island Sound
United States
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Peck Case Arguments Set For Saturday Morning
The State of Connecticut to argue its case against Judge Charles H. Peck of Stratford before Judge Bennett in Superior Court Saturday morning. J Mors Ives will represent the state with J B Klein defending. Peck was cross examined on the Jeannette Hallock matter involving a $2.35 bill for trying an intoxicated patient who was unconscious in the hospital.
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Connecticut
Charles H. Peck
Stratford
Bennett
J. Mors Ives
Danbury
J. B. Klein
Peck
Jeannette Hallock
Hallock
Wood alcohol blamed for blindness in remedies
Washington reports officials say the food and drug act allows wood alcohol in external remedies. A New York committee warns barbers use of wood alcohol in bagrum or face lotions may cause eye weaknesses. Authorities note cosmetics and obesity remedies are not controlled as defined by the act.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
New York Committee On
Capitol business summarizes Senate and House actions
Senate resumed currency debate with Republicans predicting passage by Saturday. House discusses Alaska railway ownership, Bryan promotes embassy buildings purchases in Tokio Mexico City and Berne. Mahoney accuses Michigan copper mine operators at rules hearing. Roberts seeks ICC report for all steel cars in four years. Fowler and Lambert push 100000 for levee repairs at ShayneTown. Gazzam Gibson deem LaFoliette seamen bill impractical on Puget Sound. ABA delegation urges removal of judiciary technicalities.
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HOUSE
Bryan
Foreign Affairs Committee
Tokio
Mexico City
Berne
Cc. E. Mahoney
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Michigan
Roberts
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Fowler
Illinois
Marsh Lambert
Shawneetown
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Shaynecown
W. N. Gazzam
James L. Gibson
Seattle
LaFoliette
Puget Sound
Judiciary Committee
American Bar Association
Canal Commissary Manager Accused of Irregularities
Washington reports charges of irregularities in dealings between John Burke commissary manager of the Panama Canal work and supplying contractors. An official inquiry monitors alleged commissions received by Burke from contractors and possible profits from contracts including the Colon Import & Export company in which he held stock. The probe, led by Major F C Boggs with war department legal officers, follows Walker accusations. Burke is on sixty days' leave from canal duties during the investigation.
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Washington
John Burke
Panama Canal
F. C. Boggs
Panama Canal Commission
War Department
Canal Commission
Burke
United States
Charles R.walker
Commissary Department
Colon Import & Export Company
Europe
Wall Street opens with cautious gains on rails and telecom
New York stock market starts firm with Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific advancing over a point, American Telephone up 11 4, while New Haven and AT&T retreat. Bears fear London market congestion may slow new issues, though overall activity remains limited and gains fade after opening.
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New York
Union Pacific
Canadian Pacific
London
American Telephone
New Haven
Spon
The
Bears
Indictments Expected in New York Highway Graft Probe
District Attorney Whitman prepared to present newly found evidence to the grand jury in the highway graft inquiry. The information, allegedly from John A. Henneesy and upstate politicians, signals at least two new indictments by week’s end. A later fire alarm reported damage at 800 Madison Avenue.
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New York
Whitman
John A. Henneesy
Upstate
Madison Avenue
Plan Would Cut Southern Delegates at National Convention
Washington reports the Warren plan to allocate delegates for the 1916 Republican national convention. It sets four delegates per state plus one per district, with extra delegates where GOP votes reach 35 percent or more, while territories and DC receive two each. States in the South would lose dozens of seats, totaling 62 national losses, and several Northern states would lose 8 or more. The plan requires ratification by majority-state electorates and aims to rebalance representation by 35 percent threshold, dropping Serene Hon delegates by seventy overall.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Warren
Michigan
National Committee
Warren Committee
Larze
Territories
District of Columbia
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
South
Illinois
Kentucky
New Jersey
New York
North
Ohio
Wilson Resumes Routine Work At White House
President Wilson resumed his routine duties in the White House study and planned an automobile ride later today. This marked his first time outside in over a week as he continued to recover from illness and receive callers in his private office.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Buy in Bridgeport or Hurt It?
A caller urges Bridgeport merchants to support local commerce. The piece challenges the boast of independence, arguing buying out of town diverts profits away from Bridgeport and hurts local customers. It urges readers to back Bridgeport by buying locally to strengthen the town’s business prospects.
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Bridgeport
Fire Devastates Derby Station Depot Absent Bomb Proof
Fire of unknown origin damaged the Derby depot of the New York and Hartford Mail Road early today with losses running into thousands. The blaze began in the Adam Express office, destroyed that end of the building and burned through to the baggage room. Explosions blew out baggage room doors and hindered firefighting as hydrants were distant. A circulating rumor of a bomb was unconfirmed. Express agent R. L. Chapman stated the fire was inexplicable since the office appeared normal when he left last night.
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Derby
Conn
New York and Hartford
Adame Express Company
R. L. Chapman
Express
Prison Term For Attacking A Five Year Old Girl
William Deming of Redding was sentenced by Judge Greene in the criminal superior court to a state prison term of six to eight years for a serious assault on a five year old girl. Deming pleaded not guilty and was tried before a jury, which deliberated briefly before returning a verdict. The December term of the criminal court adjourned without date.
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William Deming
Redding
Greene
Criminal Superior Court
Local Men In Auto Collision In Norwalk
Norwalk December 17 Richard Thompson of Bridgeport is recovering from injuries after an auto delivery oil truck owned by Paul Preusser of Cliff Street was struck by a touring car owned and driven by William Peck of Bridgeport. Peck’s vehicle passed the truck, its right hind wheel struck the truck’s left fore wheel and upset it. Thompson’s scalp was torn and he suffered numerous bruises.
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Norwalk
Richard Thompson
Bridgeport
Paul Preusser
Cliff St
Preusser
Thompson
William Peck
Peck
Bridgeporter's Car Almost Stolen in Greenwich
Frederick Miller of Bridgeport visited his mother's Greenwich home and parked his 1914 Ford touring near the curb. A man was seen entering the car after dark, but Miller confronted him as the vehicle started away, and the stranger fled, leaving Miller astonished by the bold attempt.
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Greenwich
Frederick Miller
Bridgeport
Miller
Couple Accused of Forgery Held on $15,000 Bonds
Stamford dispatch reports William J Murphy and his 17 year old wife arraigned in city court on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses. Each was bound over to superior court for trial with bonds of 1500 dollars. Murphy claimed to be 23 and a Brooklyn chauffeur. A valise found with bank stamp tools prompted the accusation of passing worthless checks. Murphy said he eloped with his wife after rejecting an arranged marriage.
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Stamford
William J. Murphy
Murphy
Broklyn
South Norwalk
Greenwich Tailor Charged Over Attempted Assault on Rival
Louis Mendelson a 78 year old merchant tailor in Greenwich Conn was arraigned on charges of trying to assault and maim former employee turned rival Louis Malcek. He allegedly hired a local fighter known as Young Becker to carry out the attack and break bones though no direct act in person was proven. A continuance was granted at the request of counsel.
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Greenwich
Conn
Louis Mendelson
Louis Malcek
Mendelson
Becker
Malcek
Death by own action after funeral of her father New Haven
After attending her father David Carton’s funeral services and his burial, Miss Carton’s body was found in Mill River. A fireman spotted a suspicious bundle in the water near a bridge and retrieved a clothed woman’s body. Police noted sightings of a young woman in black with a veil near the bridge before her disappearance.
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New Haven
David Carton
Miss. Carton
Mill River
Carton
Elliont Strong for Advertising by Railroad
Boston December 17 Howard Ellivett chairman of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad was questioned by the public service committee about Massachusetts payments for publicity and other expenses. He said most payments were made before he led the road and could offer little light. He argued a railroad should advertise to present its service and the economic realities, noting much misinformation and urging public knowledge of real facts to save the roads.
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Boston
Howard Ellivett
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Public Service Committee
Massachusetts
George W. Anderson
Elliott
Glandered Horse Found Abandoned in Stratford
A gray horse in advanced glanders, weighing about 1600 pounds and part of a pair, was found wandering near Elm and South Main streets in Stratford. Joseph Castelor reported it. Dr. R. D. Martin ordered euthanasia and burial of the beds. Connecticut Humane Society agents F. H. Downs and Alexander Howell were notified and investigating.
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Elm
South Main Streets
Stratford
Joseph Castelor
R. D. Martin
F. H. Downs
Alexander Howell
Connecticut Humane Society
Missing New Haven Man Found Drowned in Lake Whitney
New Haven December 17 Michael Cull aged 60 missing from Centerville was found drowned in Lake Whitney today. Police report rubber coats and boots stolen from H B Sanford Co livery stables rear of 185 John and 324 State streets. Also that two workers visited Baier Bros cigar store 161 State street and Du Bois Novelty Co 319 Main street last night. no other items reported missing.
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New Haven
Michael Cull
Centerville
Lake Whitney
H. B. Sanford & Co
John
State Streets
Baier Bros
State Street
du Bois Novelty Co
Main Street
Grace Church pastor accepts Ridgefield call
Rev John J Snavely resigns after four years at Grace Church Fairfield Ave to lead Lee Memorial M I Church Ridgefield Conn succeeding Rev Willimsrt H Wood the noted scholar. Snavely states deep regret at parting, crediting growth of the parish and reduced debt while underscoring strong ties with his congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Ridgefield
John J. Snavely
Jesse Lee Memorial Church
Grace Merthodint Episcopal Church
Fairfield
Clinton Avenues
Lee Memorial M. I
Conn
Phineas C. Lounsbury
New England
Willimsrt H. Wood
Africa
Coun
Otwin W. E. Cook
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Wood
Redding Methodist Epteco
New York City
John J .Snarely
Westchester M. E
the Bron
Snavely
Two Divorce Suits Filed in High Court
Papers filed today in the Superior Court list two divorce actions. Martha J Bastiani seeks alimony and a name change after alleging her husband’s infidelity. Joséph Bastiani married June 15 1907, Martha’s maiden Mary Joseph. Merton A Amidon seeks dissolution from Clementine Amidon, married December 2 1900, with Clemintiné Andersun as maiden name. Deser Hon cited March 31 1904 as alleged.
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Martha J. Bastiani
Joséph Bastiani
Birs
Amidon
Clemintiné Andersun
Death in Rockville Hotel Fire at Vernon House
Two men died in a Vernon House fire in Rockville Conn as guests escaped amid smoke. Martin Coughlin a 40 year old farmhand burned in his room and Leon Roberts a 60 year old boarder suffocated attempting to flee. Proprieter John Finley discovered the blaze on the third floor and suspects it started in Coughlin’s room. The fire caused $700 total loss to fire and water.
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Rockville
Conn
Vernon House
John Finley
Martin Coughlin
Hillington
Leon Roberts
Finley
Coughlin
Finndy
Roberts
Wife Identifies Body in Train Tunnel Death
In Terryville Connecticut the man killed by a train in the Syl van Hill tunnel of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad was identified as Patrick Waolyh of Hartford. Identification was made by his wife.
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Terryville
Conn
Demiz
Sylvan Hill
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Patrick Waolyh
Hartford
Emmet Club Elects Officers For Next Year
At a meeting of the Emmet Club last night in their rooms, John OConnell was elected president John J ONeill vice president John Dooley recording secretary James Rooney financial secretary and Patrick F L Kins treasurer. After the meeting a social session followed.
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Emmet Club
John O'Connell
Jonn J. O'Neill
John Dooley
James H. Rooney
Patrick FL Kins
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