U S Vessels in Mexican Waters Ordered Shifted
Washington reports a sequence of naval redeployments as U S ships move among Mexican ports. The gunboat Wheeling shifts Tampico to New Orleans for shore leave. Dolphin moves from Dominican waters to Mexico. cruiser New Orleans relieves Maryland at Tampico. battleships Connecticut and Kanees, delayed by smallpox, may head to Vera Cruz to relieve New Hampshire and Louisiana. Michigan stays on Gulf duty until Ohio returns from Charleston for damage control. Rear Admiral Fletcher confirms Tampico calm despite a norther, Bremen sails to Vera Cruz, Bolivia steams south.
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Washington
Wheeling
Tampico
New Orleans
Dolphin
Dominican
Mexico
Puget Sound
Maryland
Tonpolobampo
Connecticut
Kanees
Guantanamo
Abe
Vera Cruz
New Hampshire
Louisiana
Michigan
Gulf
Ohio
Charleston
8. C
Fletcher
Navy Department
Tacoma
Admiral Fietcher
Bremen
Vera Crnoz
Bolivia
Rebels Permit Foreign Owners to Reopen Mines in the North
Ygnacio Bonillas, secretary of industry in the Carranza cabinet, announced that mining properties in Sonora, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, and Durango may resume operations if owners apply to the constitutionalist department of labor, colonization and industry for permits. Under Mexican law, mining work requires federal authorization, and many foreign and American miners had struggled to obtain the proper permits, causing stagnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germostito
Sonora
Mex
Mexico
Ygnacio Bonillas
Carranza
Chihuahua
Sinaloa
Durango
Department of Fomento, Colonization and Industry
Mexico Ci
North
Huerta Government Fails to Raise Loan
Paris dispatches report the Huerta government cannot secure European financing to cover January interest. Paris and London banks, which took 20 million dollars of the loan and held an option on the unissued remainder, declined to exercise their option. Mexican congress authorization is viewed by lenders as a promise for future recognition, but Huerta is blocked from moving forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Toe
Europe
London
Mexico
Huerta
Margare t Farrell Dies In Kerosene Fire Accident
Woonsocket Alabama Dec 18 Mrs Margaret Farrell was burned to death today after pouring kerosene on a fire. Before collapsing she fled to an adjoining room alarming her daughter Annie and granddaughter causing them to jump from a second story, suffering painful injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
FR. AL
Margaret Farrell
Annie
Weldon Withdraws License Petition in West End
James H. Weldon has withdrawn his liquor license transfer application to 1378 State Street after objections from West End Bays Club and residents near the West End post office. Weldon, at 304 State Street, will not press the matter, a move welcomed by locals. Burglary reports note an attempt to force entry at 1 Brooklawn Place, with Jimmy Marks found on doors and windows. Stratford reports a diamond set locket and Indy’s gold atom taken last night.
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James H. Weldon
State Street
West End Bays’ Club
West End
Weldon
W. H. R DuBois
Brooklawn Place
Jimmy Marks
Stratford
Amond
Indy
German Evidence of Schmidt Past Read to Jurors
New York December 18 testimony from witnesses who appeared before Munich’s German high court during Hans Schmidt’s murder trial was read today. He is accused of offering to sell forged certificates and diplomas to students under the alias Dr Z Zantor, sending over 200 letters and leaving blank diploma forms and seals in his Munich room. Schmidt said he left the priesthood due to his Protestant father and doctrinal disputes. His lawyers had not decided whether he would take the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Munich
Hans Schmidt
Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Z. Zantor
Latin School of
Mainz
University
Ratification of National Program Aimed by Republicans
Washington officials report the Republican national committee seeks rapid ratification by state conventions or organizations of re appointments of delegates to national conventions. A special committee led by Charles B. Warren of Michigan will draft the message with former Governor Hadley of Missouri and Governor Hatfield of West Virginia. The panel will meet after the holidays, Warren said before departing for Detroit.
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Washington
National Committee
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Hadley
Missouri
Hatfield
West Virginia
Detroit
Warren
Flanagan II Heads Bridgeport Street Railway Union
Bernard Flanagan, longtime financial secretary, was elected president of Bridgeport Division 459 of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America. He helped boost the division’s membership by 25 percent and strengthen its finances. New officers include J. J. Moran vice president, Joseph Plunkett recording secretary, Michael Murray financial secretary, J. F. O’Neill treasurer, W. O. Curtis corresponding secretary, and John Dooley delegat es to the joint conference board with several executive board members.
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Bernard, Flanagan
Bridgeport
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
J. J. Moran
Joseph Plunkett
Michael Murray
J. F. O'Neill
W. O Curtis
John Dooley
Joint Conference Board
L. R. Bonneville
W. B. Brown
T. W. Franklin
C. 8. Jennings
F. Kogan
Boera 3
S Sa
Traffic Problems To Be Threshed Out At Hearing Tonight
East avenue residents complain of sewage overflow and strong odor from cesspools in a street lacking sewers. Health Commissioner Ives is investigating. The July 7 council vote ordered a sewer, but funds are unavailable. A $60,000 program awaits financing, with a possible bond issue on the budget request.
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East Avenue
Ives
Board of Health
Common Council
Paying and Sewer Commission
Ancient dwelling on Elm Street razed for stores
The old stone building at 170 Elm Street, long unoccupied and once a social hub for prominent locals, is being razed under orders of George W. Hills as the city advances northward toward Broad and Elm Streets. The 100 year old structure will be replaced by stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Broad
Elm Streets
Elm Street
George W. Hills
Wallingford Trolley Line Plan Approved
The public utilities commission approved the Oak street trolley route in Wallingford and the construction method for a trestle over the Quinnipiac River in the same town.
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Hartford
Public Utilities Commission
Oak Street
Wallingford
Quinnipiac River
Debates on currency bill and DC funding bill in capi tol
The Senate met at 10 a m continuing debate on the currency bill while the House convened at noon and discussed a bill to end the federal payment of half the municipal expenses for the District of Columbia. Colorado and Michigan miners sent telegrams appealing to the rules committee for a congressional investigation of strikes in those states.
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Senate
HOUSE
District of Columbia
Colorado
Michigan
Onions
Rules Committee For Congressional Investigation
New Haven Gains Point Amid Market Weakness
New York opening shows several weak spots in the market with Cenad Pacific slipping to 1-4 and American Express dropping 3 points to 7 12. Pacific, Atlantic Coast Line, Telephone and Western Union also fell while broader decline attempts remained tepid.
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New York
Cenad Pacific
London
American Express
Pacific
Atlantic Coast Line
Can Telephone
Western Union
Accused of Murder: His Defense Fund Furnished By Woman
Toms River New Jersey December 16 Joseph Moriarty alias William J Leehan a stenographer stood trial in the supreme court for the murder of Mrs Caroline C Turner the wife of a Lakewood estate employee whose mutilated body was found April 29 1911 in pines near her home Mrs Jasper Lynch a Lakewood society woman funds his defense sitting with lawyers while society women crowd the courtroom The trial divides the fashionable colony into two factions over Moriartys innocence
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Toms River
N. J
Joseph Moriarty
William J. Leehan
Supreme Court
Caroline C. Turner
Lakewood
George J. Gould
Moriarity
Jasper Lynch
Lakewood Colony
Removal of George V Urged by State Board on Moral Grounds
The state board of charities urged removing George V from active participation in the George Junior Republic at Freeville New York founded by him over a decade ago. The report condemns George’s moral conduct and was adopted yesterday and released today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V
State Board
Ng York
Will R. George
George Junior Republic
Freeville
N. Y
State Board of Charities
George
New Dry Goods Firm In Main Street Store
Bridgeport plans a new dry goods firm on Main Street to be run by Joseph Rubenstein and David Altman. A three year lease for 1128 and 1130 Main Street, owned by St Patrick's Church corporation, sets annual rent at 2600 with a one year renewal option at 3000. Occupancy begins January 1, 1914. The lease is signed by Rev James B Nihill and the lessees. Current tenants Alfred Cuneo Isidor Hyman J G Schiappacasse and BE J O Neill must relocate. Washington Walter Bruce Howe of New York named assistant attorney general.
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Bridgeport
Main Street
Joseph Rubenstein
David Altman
St. Patrick’s Church Corporation
James B. Nihill
Alfred Cuneo
Isidor Hyman
J. O'Neill
The Place to Buy Convenience in Bridgeport
Bridgeport merchants tout convenience in shopping with abundant stocks courteous clerks and reasonable prices. They urge residents to trade locally, noting no entrance fee and savings in nerves and finances. A special inducement invites merchants to offer further convenience.
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Bridgeport
Donovan challenges Hobson to health absence debate
Washington December 18. Representative Jeremiah Donovan of Connecticut issues a public challenge to Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson to debate before Alabama voters on the question whether absence from Congress by a healthy representative is honest and justifiable. Donovan argues Hobson has scarcely attended Congress and accuses him of using his seat to boost his platform fees and salary.
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Washington
Age-Herald
Birmingham
Alabama
Jeremiah Donovan
Connecticut
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Congress
Hobson
Donovan
Congressional Record
Former Taunton bank teller arrested in New Bedford
P Foster formerly teller of Bristol County National Bank Taunton was arrested in New Bedford charged with absconding 42 500 from the bank. He was held on 3000 bail for a hearing. Foster resigned two months earlier after directors reported a shortage in his accounts. On October 27 he paid 2500, the amount of the alleged shortage, bank officials said at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
P. Foster
Bristol County National Bank of Taunton
United States
Cem:suer
Foster
American Students Presented to Pope in Rome Audience
Forty five American College in Rome students were presented to the Pope in a private audience by Monsignor Thomas Kennedy. The Pope, in good health, welcomed more American students and greeted them as they began their new careers.
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Rome
American College In
Thomas Kennedy
Croton Aqueduct Graft Is Alleged
New York police and grand jury actions focus on graft in Croton aqueduct contracts. Witnesses subpoenaed expected to support claims from tunnel builder Anthony C. Douglas that his bid was passed over despite being lowest after he declined political contributions. Representing two rival firms also failed to win the contract despite lower bids.
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New York
Croton
Whitman
Anthony C. Douglas
Hudson River
Pope Co property valued at 2 034 900 in receivership
Hartford December 18 the appraisal of Pope Manufacturing Company property now under a receiver was filed in superior court showing an estimated value of 2 034 900 dollars. Land and buildings 829 125 dollars and collectible accounts 181 461 dollars.
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Hartford
Pope Manufacturing Company
Superior Court
Weekend guest and move noted in New Haven
Miss Caroline A Seeleye of 586 Clinton Avenue is weekend guest of Mrs C C Barlow of St Ronan Terrace New Haven. Dr Edward C Krause, physician of this city, has moved to New Haven and will reside with his mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline A. Seeleye
Clinton Avenue
C. C. Barlow
St. Ronan Terrace
New Haven
Edward C. Krause
City
New
Haven
Government ownership of telegraph lines urged by Burleson
Postmaster General Burleson urges government ownership of telegraph and telephone lines, proposes an experimental aerial mail service funded at about 50 000 dollars, and outlines guard provisions for postal employees including indemnity for accidental death, extended leave, and pension terms. He notes the postal service is self supporting for the first time since 1883 and discusses consolidating utilities under postal control and reforms to bonds and deposits.
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Televic
Postal Service
Washington
Burleson
Congress
Post Office Department
Burieson
Ays
Con Postal Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Postmaster-General
Parcel Post
Parcel Post Service
Cineress
B H S Contract To Be Awarded Monday
Board of Education will meet next Monday to award the high school contract designed by Architect James G. Rogers. Durkin Lass of New York, led by a woman, bid $387 000 for the complete building. only the main portion may be built if extra funds are unavailable. At the January 5 common council meeting a petition for a special election under the homie rule act to vote on the bond issue will be presented. The award was postponed from last night to Monday night due to Rogers' absence from Bridgeport.
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Board of Education
James G. Rogers
Durkin & Lass
New York
James Rogers
Bridgeport
Deadlock in Connecticut appointive cases heads to Supreme Court
In Hartford and statewide districts the governor seeks to fill interior court and county commissioner posts stalled by political deadlock. The State ex rel Frederick G. Eberle versus Walter H. Clark questions governor appointed incumbents and oath adherence while awaiting Supreme Court ruling expected soon. Other cases involve Edward Lyon in Hartford County and potential shifts in several counties if the court upholds the governor.
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Roders
Interior Courts
Frederick G. Eberle
Ve. Walter H. Clark
City Police Court of
Hartford
Supreme Court
Frederick & Eberle
Walter H. Clare
Hertford County
F. Ernest Walthins
Edward T. Lyon
Supreme Court of
Mame
Hartford Ferry Field
Litchfield
Infham
Indieees
Tolland Cotsiiie
Letollins
Lew Haven
John Willinsot
Cloonan
Meriden
Ham
Denis Mulvihil
Whitman 5
Mend
Ty Fairfield County
W. F. Biecell
J. J. Karl
Litchfield County
Letbeas E. Smith
B. HB. Curtiss
Windham County
M. D. O'Connell
Mayro Keeney
Tolland County
F. S. Pratt
B. Chapmes
Middlesex County
Judere
Middletown
Stamfort
Hertferd
Bere
Night Watchman Fires After Fleeing Suspect on Washington Avenues
Special Policeman Thomas Reilly on Washington avenues and Sanford Place near Attorney Shaw's house questioned a figure at 2 am. Reilly fired over the man’s head when he did not halt, warning that the next bullet would hit. The suspect fled toward Washington Terrace, aided by darkness, and was not recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenues
Sanford Place
Shaw
Washington Terrace
Cruise Missed In Motor Boat Sues For Damages
In superior court Judge Joder Bennett heard Charles Bantasf Stamford sue Stamfall Motor Co for delaying delivery of a 35,580 motor yacht intended for a southern waters cruise. Defense cited missed winds and timing. a noon conference offered potential settlement. Rio Janeiro arrival noted also with Col. Theodore Roosevelt and party warmly received by civic authorities before departure on a chanted vessel.
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Ayone
Joder Bennett
Charles Bantasf
Stamford
Rio Janeiro
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Coromba
Roosevelt
Fingle
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Flanagan II
Wallingford Bridge
Nation’s Capitol
Walter Bruce Howe
James Lewis Smith
Taunton Bank
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Croton Aqueduct
Mulvihill
Night Watchman
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