Rearrest of trio tied to East Main saloon burglary
Lieut Cronan rearrested August Jensen John Griffin and Joseph Hunt of Brooklyn after Patrick Cummings confessed to burglarizing Smith Lamb saloon at East Main and Maple. Cummings held on $1000 bond. whiskey-filled suitcases found in his room. Women reported seeing Cummings' friends exit with him.
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New York
E. O. Cronan
August Jensen
John Griffin
Joseph Hunt
Brooklyn
Patrick Cummings
Barnum Avenue
Smith & Lamb
East Main
Maple Streets
Cummings
Superior
Jenson
Sing Sing
Cronan
Volunteer System Must Go Declares Maj Gen H L Scott
Maj Gen H L Scott calls for ending the volunteer system and warns the nation is practically defenseless against northern neighbors' veteran armies. He notes a power to deploy 2 225 000 men globally without invasion risk and cites coalitions of island empires as a threat, urging immediate action.
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Europe
United States
Scott
China
Fisher
H. L. Scott
Teiper Case Ends in Buffalo Murder Probe
The Teiper murder case against John Edward Teiper, accused of killing his mother Mrs. M Teiper and his brother Frederick, was closed shortly after noon. Justice Wheeler adjourned proceedings until tomorrow for the prosecution to sum up.
Walls of New House Fell in Suit Against Palacino Bros
Louisa Levy sues Palacino Bros. for 1500 alleging negligent workmanship in building a two family house at Madison avenue and Salem street. She says walls fell and ceilings blistered causing 18 months vacancy and 500 spent on repairs. suit returnable January 1 term.
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Louisa Levy
Palacino Bros
Common Pleas Court
Madison Avenue
Salem Street
Canadian Capital Here For Development Purpose Big Stratfield Estate is Sold
The Brothwell tract designated as No 115 on Old Stratfield map traces ownership from Amos Merriam who built the original house and shop and left in 1815. Roswell Brethwell later owned andImproved the property before it passed to descendants of Joseph Brothwell who kept it through heirs.
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Brothwell
Old Stratfield
Isaac Sherman
Rowland B. Lacey
Amos Merriam
Cheshire
Kentucky
Roswell Brethwell
Joseph Brothwell
Stratfield
Torpedo Rides Harbor Waters In Close Waterfront Incident
On the New England Navigation dock a submarine torpedo turned near the pier at 11 30 am. The torpedo struck under the dock, found lodged among piling rocks, then was freed and towed back to the submarine L 5. No explosion occurred and the crew debated whether it was a test or accidental discharge.
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New England Navigation Co
L-5
Farist Point
Obituary for Garfield Carson Railway Clerk
Garfield Carson railway clerk died aboard a trolley car Thursday night. His funeral was held at 2 30 pm at Cullinan Mullins parlors. Bearers were Brotherhood of Railway Clerks members. Burial followed at Lakeview cemetery. His widow and brother traveled from New York for arrangements. The Marsh widow Sarah M. Marsh funeral followed at 3 30 pm from 348 Mill Hill Avenue with Rev Gerald H Beard officiating.
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Garfield Carson
Cullinan & Mullins
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Lakeview Cemetery
Carson
New York
Sarah M
Daniel E. Marsh
Mill Hill Avenue
Gerald H. Beard
Local Obituaries and Burials Reported in Recent Services
Multiple obituary notices from Bridgeport report deaths of Matilda Lerz William F Hansen John Casey James street resident Thomas Moran and others. Burials held at New Milford Mountain Grove and local cemeteries with clerical services conducted by various pastors. Burial and funeral arrangements noted for each deceased with survivors listed.
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Parkstreet Congregational Church
New Milford
John Casey
James Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Mr. Casey
Ireland
Anticipating Peace Parley Drives German Ship Lines to Resume
German steamship interests in New York report orders to ship freight to Hamburg and Bremen after peace. Hamburg American line states readiness to engage US shipments to Hamburg once regular service resumes. German Lloyd agents note similar contracts but no firm date yet.
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New York
trans-Atlantic Lines
Germany
United States
Hamburg
Oelrichs & Co
German-Lloyd Steamship Co
Bremen
Mediation hopes bloom as Carranza signals open parley
In Philadelphia the Mexican American commission's morning session suggested General Carranza would not close the door to a possible agreement with American negotiators after a three month effort. Albero J. Pani's Queretaro visit was reported verbally and an afternoon discussion was set to consider his written message. A separate item notes a man about 28 was found dead in a Bronx area near Bay orchestr road opposite Pitman avenue.
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Philadelphia
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Alberto J. Pani
Queruaro
Bronx
Baychestr Road
Pitman Avenue
Judge Kane Sells Main Street Property
Judge Patrick Kane sold his one story wooden Main Street property above Golden Hill north of Brill Brothers to Charles Dillon of Hartford and his brother E H Dillon for more than 100000 dollars. The 35 by 89 foot site is described as an investment.
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Main Street
Golden Hill Street
Patrick Kane
Brill Brothers
Charles Dillon
Hartford
E. H. Dillon
Tax Board Meets Friday To Ratify City Transfers
The board of apportionment and taxation will meet at 4 o clock Friday afternoon to ratify transfers of funds in various city departments.
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Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Relief Board Seeks 1880 Budget Request
Relief board president William H. Lewis filed the annual requisition with Auditor Bernard Keating. The budget requests $1,880 for the board's operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 4. Lewis
Board of Relief
Bernard Keating
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Roth Twins
Hadley
Hadley’s
Reed Doll Carriage
New House Fell
Big Stratfield Estate
Sarah M. Marsh
Matilda Lerz
Matilda
Michele Lerz
Arthur
East Avenue
William F. Hansen
Black Rock Avenue
Mr. Hansen
Christ Episcopal Church
Knights of Pythias
Cora Douglas
John Devereaux
Washington Avenue
Mr. Devereaux
Minor T. Buckley
Mary Devereaux
James
Waterbury
John
Rochester
Thomas
California
Thomas Moran
Rosyth Street
J. Charles
James V. Hussion
P. J. McGivney
Thomas P. Gloster
Jessie Murray
God
Foresters of America
Gerald Cummings
George Murray
George Coughlin
Matthew McGinty
John Gangy
George Bowen
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Lucy H. Parker
Lucy H
Burnett Parker
Wilson Smith
Patterson Avenue
Stratford
Parker
Maryland
Pembroke
Burnett
John C
Alexandria
Austin Gregory
Jersey City
N. J
TAX Board
Relief Board
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