McNeil's Name Considered for Reserve Board
Washington speculation on the Owen Glass currency bill names Archibald McNeil Sr a former state senator from Bridgeport Conn as a likely Reserve Board member potential selections hinge on Secretary McAdoo with four non ex officio seats. salary set at 12000 per year. The board would include three ex officio members and four appointive spots with McAdoo influential. James J Hill also discussed as candidate.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Archibald McNei, Sr
Bridgeport
Conn
McNeil
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Reserve Board
qWho
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Currency
McAdoo
James J Hill
Northwest
Cardinal Rampolla Buried in St. Cecelia Shrine
Rome reports a grand funeral for Cardinal Mariano Rampallo who died December 16. The coffin bearing his insignia passed from the palace to St Peters with Sacred College members and dignitaries in attendance. Requiem Mass was sung by Monsignor Pietro Jorio and Cardinal Vincent Vanutelli gave absolution. The body then rested in the Vat Lean chapel and was buried at the Church of St Cecelia, Rampolla’s protectorate and renovator.
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Rome
Mariano Rampalio
St. Peters
Sacred College
Diplomatic Corps
Papal Court
Knights of Malta
Pietro Jorio
Vincent Vanputelli
New Britain Man Disagrees With Attorney General
New Britain corporation counsel J H Cooper, in an interview, disputed Attorney General Light's view on workmen's compensation. He argues that employers with fewer than five workers who do nothing to notify the commissioners are not liable under Part B, since they have not accepted it, while Section 42 imposes liability if solvency or insurance is not secured.
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New Britain
J. H Cooper
Light
Cooper
Duke of Orléans Injured After Ice Rink Collision
Bruseele Belgium Dec 10 The Duke of Orléans pretender to the French throne is wounded by a broken arm after a collision while leaving an ice rink. He was seating when the accident occurred and is reported in a stable condition at a local hospital.
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Bruseele
Belgium
Duke of Orléans
France
Health Inspectors Order Precautions in Lodging Houses
Inspector David W. Lynch and Assistant James C. Grace surveyed thirteen lodging houses in Bridgeport and ordered changes to sanitation and safety. Carpets were removed as germ carriers and fire escape facilities were found woefully inadequate with some rear exits missing. While stairways and hall lighting varied, management at several sites attempted compliance. issues largely traced to a lower class of tenants and habitual late night behavior.
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Bridgeport
David W. Lynch
Department of Health
James C. Grace
Lower State
Bank
Wail
Boston
Wall Street
Commercial House
Viall Syes Factory Suit Over Due Salary at New Haven
William G. Viall sues Lionel Manufacturing Co. of New Haven for unpaid salary alleging an October 21 1913 agreement to hire him as plant foreman at 2000 per year and a 27 weekly rate until January 1 1914. He claims pay from October 15 to December 8 and 8.80 personal costs, seeking 3300 damages in common pleas court.
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Lionel Manufacturing Co
New Haven
Viall
Common Pleas Court
William G. Viall
Counterfeit Dime Warns Shoppers This Christmas
Detectives warn of fake dimes in recent circulation during the holiday shopping season. New coins resemble genuine at a glance, but worn edges reveal the 1907 date imperfectly struck, a poorly engraved wreath, brass composition, and slight weight loss. Shoppers report receiving several counterfeit coins in change.
Mrs. Patrick Dies With Her Husband By Side
Mrs. Addie M. Francis, widow of Albert Patrick, died in Tulsa with her husband at her side. Patrick, jailed for the alleged murder of William Marsh Rice, had served twelve years in Sing Sing. She spent twelve years seeking to prove his innocence after his conviction.
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Tulsa
Okla
Albert Patrick
Sing Sing
William Marsh Rice
Patrick
Fee
Addie M. Francis
Rice
Jeweler Can Cut Prices In Waltham Watches Says Court
The United States circuit court of appeals ruled that the Waltham Watch company could not stop Charles A. Keene of New York from selling their watches at cut prices. The court affirmed the lower court decision without opinion.
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Waltham Watches
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals Today
Waltham Watch Company
Waltham, Mass
Charles A. Keene
Federal District Court
Warner Sells Lot to W A Smith in Fairfield
D H Warner of Bridgeport sells a tract of land on Fairfield Avenue to William A Smith of Bridgeport. The 64 foot frontage is bounded by Walter Buckbul to the north May Lees Tarlton to the east Warner property to the west and Fairfield Avenue to the south. The parcel is part of a larger tract Warner bought earlier.
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Fairfield
D. H. Warner
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
William A. Smith
Walter Buckbul
May Lees Tarlton
Warner
Mr. Warner
Villa pledges to safeguard foreigners in Mexico
General Francisco Villa said he would follow U S suggestions on foreign rights and named a committee to inventory expelled Spaniards property. He said property of Spaniards seized during the uprising would be indemnified if they did not back Huerta and confirmed foreigners' rights will be protected while arrests continue. Villa noted Spaniards were expelled for safety and declared most Huerta sympathizers were Spaniards in Chihuahua. He anticipated General Carranza's arrival.
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Chihuahua
Mex
Francisco Villa
United States
Mexico
Huerta
General Villa
Carranza
Torreon
Federals Miss Zapata Leader Near Mexico City
Federal troops narrowly missed capturing Emiliano Zapata at Nenapera ranch south of Mexico City. Rebels fled after a skirmish that lasted about an hour with Zapata reportedly directing actions. Weather darkness and rough terrain halted pursuit. Reports suggest Zapata acted on Carranza’s orders with funds for renewed campaign. A Rio de Janeiro dispatch notes Latin solidarity efforts amid possible regional defense against the North American power.
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Mexico City
Emiliano Zapata
Nenapera Ranch
Federal District
Zapata
War Office
Merelgse
Carranza
Brazil
Mexico
el Puis
Rio Janiero
Luis Gomez
Western Hemisphere
Manuel Ugart
Latis Gomes
Strip Forger of Suit He Got In Local Store
William J. Murphy, jailed before superior court, is charged with securing goods under false representation after a forged check. In Bridgeport police removed his new suit, replacing it with an old one. Stamford charges reportedly settled as authorities plan to hold him on its forged check attempt case.
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William J. Murphy
Davis & Sayard'’s
Superior Court
Bridgeport
Stamford
Senate Debates Currency Bill and Adjourns for Day
In the Senate the currency bill debate continued since 10 a m with expectations to pass before adjournment today. Senator Chamberlain introduced a bill to prevent discrimination against the uniform of the United States and prohibit its misuse. In the House Representative Chandler of New York spoke to the foreign affairs committee on Jews in Roumania while the Judiciary committee heard arguments on an interstate trade wage bill.
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Chamberlain
United States
HOUSE
Chandler
New York
Foreign Affairs
Roumania
Judiciary Committee
Health officials believe Bob Veal source found
Authorities report a Carey Street area cattle case after four calves were found in a wagon in Fairfield. One calf weighed about 40 pounds instead of 60. The owner, Samuel Kardonsky of 51 Burroughs Street Easton, is held for court on December 27 on $120 bond.
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Samuel Kardonsky
Burroughs Street
Easton
Fairfield
Frank Virelli
A. C. Knapp
Bridgeport Department of Health
Kardonsky
Sta Sag
Ordening
Eastonay
Dobbin
Aloe
Department of Health
Man jumps from train near South Norwalk. injured
South Norwalk dispatch reports M. Goss a Danbury resident was riding an early morning NYC train when the brakeman announced South Norwalk. He jumped from the car, rolled down the embankment west of the railroad, and sustained severe cuts and bruises.
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South Norwalk
M. Goss
Danbury
New York City
Poker Games Denied as Subterfuge for Bribery in Rail Row
Boston December 19 a denial was made before the public service commission that representatives of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad conducted poker games allowing legislative members to win large sums. Arthur D Hill for a Boston newspaper stated he made no charges. Henry Bowden NH employee testified. Railroad attorney William Coolidge claimed a morning paper alleged the charges. Russell railroad counsel denied knowledge of such games. He testified he had never played poker at the hotel or while the legislature was in session. Charles B Streicher said railroad vouchers paid for display advertising and he never sold news or editorial space to any corporation.
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Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Public Service Commission
Arthur D. Hill
Bowden
Hill
William Coolidge
Poker Times
Arthur P. Russell
Coolidge
Russell
Hall
Charles B. Strecher
Financia News
Northwest States Plan To Demand Termination Of Contract
Chicago December 19 announced today by Illinois Nebraska and Wisconsin insurance departments. The Independent Order of Foresters Toronto Canada invested over 5 million through Union Trust Company of Toronto earning 4 percent while the balance of the society assets, about 13 million, yielded more than 5 percent. Negotiations aim to end new funding to the trust company with current funds kept until May 1 1916 at 4 percent net, then extend to 1921 at 5 percent net. Damages 75,000 to Union Trust and 20,000 for handling rejected assets. by May 1921 all ties end. The rejected assets stem from cancellation of 1.5 million of Union Trust stock, with 1.5 million securities retained by the Foresters and managed by the trust company.
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Chicago
Independent
Order of Foresters
Toronto
Canada
Union Trust Company
Illinois
Nebraska
Wisconsin
The
Society
Trust Company
Foresters
Eggs Drop Ten Cents a Dozen in Christmas Note
The article notes a 10 cent drop per dozen in newly laid eggs from 70 cents to 60 cents as New England hens renew activity after Thanksgiving. Geo A Robertson of 130 State Street confirms the 50 cent reference for newly laid eggs.
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New England
Geo. A. Robertson
State Street
Dupee Drug Co Stock For Sale In Court Auction
In Superior Court Judge Bratt ordered the sale of the stock of the long established Dupee Drug Co run by Harry Dupee. Receiver Jameen reported an offer exceeding inventory value. The firm at 81 Fairfield Avenue went into receivership about a month ago.
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Harry Dupee
Bratt
Jameen
Fairfield Avenue
Woman May Die After Lamp Burns Wreck
Mrs. Joseph Mazienski of 40 Green Street remains hospitalized in Bridgeport with severe burns from a lamp incident. Her husband, jailed on a technical assault charge, awaits trial and the prognosis is poor as authorities monitor her worsening condition.
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Joseph Mazienski
Green St
Bridgeport Hospital
National Bank Seeks Receiver After Closure
Washington report states the First National Bank of Elizabeth Pa failed to open and requested a receiver. Acting Comptroller of the Currency Kank will dispatch a national bank examiner to take temporary charge, but no further details were provided.
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Washington
Treasury Department
First National Bank
Elizabeth
President Signs Hetch Hetchy Bill
President Wilson signed the Hetch Hetchy bill to provide a public water supply for San Francisco and stated the measure serves the region’s public needs without impairment. The announcement came from Washington on December 19.
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Washington
Wilson
San Francisco
Malleable Iron Co Seeks Walnut Street Closure
The Eastern Malleable Iron Co has filed with the city clerk two petitions seeking the closing of Walnut Street between South and Ridge Avenues. It claims sole ownership of property on both sides, no public travel through the street, and no other party interested in maintenance or discontinuance.
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Eastern Malleable Iron Co
Walnut Street
South
Ridge Avenues
Obituary for John F Soules and Nellie A Parsons
John F Soules, 25, died at his home 240 Pequonnock Street after a brief illness. He was a native of the city and a St Augustine’s parish member, survived by a widow, two children, and sister Miss Margaret Soules. his father died recently. Funeral services were held for Nellie A Parsons of 320 Maplewood Avenue, with Rev. R. L. Swain officiating, followed by interment in Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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John F. Soules
Pequonnock Street
St. Augustine's Parish
Margaret Soules
St. Augustine’s Church
Nellie A. Parsons
Maplewood Avenue
R. L. Swain
South Congregational Church
Mountain Groveemetery
Stated Communication of Corinthian Lodge 104 F A M
Corinthian lodge No. 104 F A M. will hold a stated communication Tuesday evening at the Masonic temple.
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Corinthian Lodge, No
Masonic Temple
Terry Accepts City Engineer Reappointment Before European Trip
City Engineer Terry, accompanied by Mrs. Terry, declines rumor of leaving the post and resumes a two year reappointment. He sails from New York on the Minneswaka to visit England, Ireland, France, and the Netherlands to study European public improvements. First assistant Frank J. Black will run the office in his absence.
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Bridgeport
a. H_ Terry
Deurope
Terry
Ity
New York
Minneswaka
Atlantic Transport Line
Epede
Liverpool
England
Ireland
France
Netherlands
Currency Bill Will Reform U S Banking
Washington reports a sweeping currency reform bill to overhaul finance and banking. It details government backed currency, regional reserve banks, a seven member Federal Reserve Board, and a market for negotiable paper to stabilize assets during stress.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Figures Show Big Business at Post Office
Bridgeport post office receipts from September to December rose to 96 904 76 this year, up from 88 287 51 a year earlier, signaling a notable increase in general business across the city. Palmer data indicate July 1 through December receipts total 3790 135 53, versus 8T 680 13 last year, a gain of 16 558 41, suggesting higher mail volume. A broader period shows 437 947 89 this year against 273 722 64 last year, a 63 925 25 rise for the shore period.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Post-Office
Palmer Today
German officer sentenced to prison for shoemaker assault
Strassburg Germany December 19 Imprisonment for 4 1 2 days was the sentence pronounced by a court martial under Lieut Baron Von Forstner of the 99th Infantry who was found guilty of wilful assault and causing real bodily harm with his weapon during an incident December 2 in Zaberu Alsace. The prisoner argued self defence but soldiers testified Blanck the shoemaker was held and unable to move when Von Forstner cut him. Von Forstner appealed the sentence.
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Strassburg
Ger
Tader
Baron von Forwtner
99Th Infantry
Zaberu
Alsace
Lieut
Baron von Forstner
Ia Blanck
Arme
Lieut. von Forstner
Lieut von Porstner
New Currency Bill 18 Expected to Pass Today
Washington December 1 Unseen obstacles aside the new currency bill is expected to pass the Senate before adjournment tonight. Democratic leaders planned a brief debate and aim to have the bill ready for President Wilson's signature by Tuesday at the latest. The House and Senate differences are narrowing with only a few points to settle.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Underwood
House Bil
McAdoo
Federal Treasury
Barn Burned in Thompsonville Causes $3000 Loss
Fire in Thompsonville Connecticut destroys a barn owned by Alexander Cook with nearly all contents. Loss estimated at $3000, partially insured. The barn built three years ago was a stand in for a previous shed that also burned.
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Thompntonville
Conn
Alexader Cook
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Achibald McNeil, Jr
ST. Peter’s
Hury
Viall Syes_ Factory
W. A. Smith
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Big
FFOR
Northwest States
Canadian Forester
Insurance Department of
Three Commonwealths
Dupee Drug CO
Williamson
Presidert
Malleable Iron CO
MR. Terry
Europe
U. S
Probate Court
Mary Ballewa
William Carey
Shoemaker
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