James Spargo Dies After Brief Illness In City Builder Of Homes And Land Developer
James Spargo, longtime Sullder and developer of large land tracts, died suddenly at his home 1285 Noble Avenue after a short illness. Born in Cornwall Bugians, he built many city residences with architect George W. 1AM and later focused on large residential tracts while maintaining a devout, charitable life as a church trustee and civic supporter. He leaves sons Edward C Spargo and Diward C Spargo and other relatives.
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James Spargo
Sullder
George W
Gfbie' Gay
Sparca
Tanentat
Sreed Gna
Lopestatt
Mt of Ih Wealth
Sparco
Deveicher
Nis
Mans Mamnbers
Sparee
Washington Park
Brbtmtport Christian Union
Lakeview Cemetery
Sdow
Devon
Edward C Spargo
Bridee- Roller Works
Diward C Spargo
Plandered Horses Found In Hartford Case
Deputy Commissioner Frank A. Ingham traced several plandered horses in Lyme and Thoretay and located a horse taken from Emre. The horses are quarantined.
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Hartford
Ommiesantr Frenk A. Ingham
Lyme
Thoretay
Emre
Sfinaie Sre
Motor Car Blamed for Alleged Murder Trial
In River affirms December 19 report Mrs Garotine Turner is said to have been killed by an automobile. Jamph Moriarity alias William J Teehash, a stenographer, stands trial. Defense argues the murder could be an automobile accident or intentional killing. Attorney Hi Wainwright outlines theory that the victim survived after the alleged crime.
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Affomn River
Garotime Turner
Jamph Moriarity
William J. Teehash
Eiter
Hi Wainwright
Jasper Tanck
Lakewand
Schoolgirl Finds Pistol in Yards at Poplar Street
A schoolgirl living on Camel Street found a pistol partially concealed in George Kimball's yard at 12 Poplar Street shortly after 4 yesterday afternoon. Witnesses describe the incident and report a nearby burglary suspect Patties Hogan freed from capture. A small dog named Duckie and a fire at a house on Haledon are mentioned. Wilhelm was arrested as the row continues in Yonkers.
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George Kimball
Poplar Street
Kati Biwrenson
Camel Street
Chauffeur’s claim of wife’s affection leads to divorce bid
Greenwich man James Walkley Davis sought divorce from Jessie Houston Davis of New York after testifying the chauffeur claimed to be pursuing her. Judge Bennett reserved decision as the case proceeded with details of the couple’s 1908 marriage and a related annulment ruling involving Frieda Bacher, who had wed Henry Bacher in 1912 amid cruelty allegations.
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James Walkley Davis
Greenwich
Frieda Bacher
Henry
Jessie Houston Davis
New York
Davis
Bennett
Bacher
Maiien
Frieds Brenly
Sorrentino Scores Success In St Louis
Umberto Sorrentino, a young grand opera singer, earned a phenomenal success as soloist with the Symphony Orchestra in St Louis. His renditions of Neapolitan tarantella and street songs drew four encores amid warm acclaim. He also performed Addio on request and is noted for his international reputation. He spends summers at Laurel Beach and is well known in this vicinity.
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Umberto Sorrentino
Symphony
St. Louis Hia
Caruso
Sorrentino
Test
Wones
Addio
Laurel Beach
Notable oddities and scams appear in local notes
A quirky clipping reports Genidl Alec Morrissey noting a second hat incident as brass knuckles were tied to a hat crown, triggering a fake panic. It mentions a highway robbery sting with Christmas Red Cross stamps and a scam to swap dimes for nickels, plus Al Goulden as Kris Kringle in a police social. A North Avenue bicycle wagon combo draws attention as a marketing aid, with a strap keeping wagon attached to the bike.
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Genidl
Alec
Morrissey
Department of Charities
al Goulden
Kris Kringle
North Avenne
Alexander Howell
Yale Holidays Begin
New Haven December 19 Yale University closes all departments for the Christmas recess. Recitations will resume January 6.
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New Haven
Yale University
Ten Hogs Slaughtered At Lakeview Home
Lakeview Home farm slaughtered more than 250 pound hogs by Fred Cowles son of Superintendent Merle C Cowles. The event drew many witnesses and a larger slaughter is planned next month with fifty to sixty more pigs in addition to those thriving. The meat will be consumed by inmates at Lakeview Home. Court Wheeler F of A will meet Saturday in Foresters Hall with a large entertainment and invited lodge officers. W T Meyer will give brief speeches. attendance expected to be strong.
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Lakeview Home Farm
Fred Cowles
Merle C. Cowles
Marke A
Lakeview
Home
Court Wheeler
F. of A
Foresters Hall
Inch
Lorse
W. T. Meyer
Neway Cure for Pod Story and Bee Tales in Bridgeport
A curious tale of a man cured by home treatment after an unseen grip and a missing closet key unfolds amid a quirky store show in Upper Main Street. Nearby, beekeeping lore shines as William G Ehouse gains fame in Fairfield and at state fairs while George T Wilson returns to Bridgeport from Baltimore, greeting old friends.
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Main Street
Netion
New England
Germany
William G. Ehouse
Stats Street
Bernum Avenue
Fairfield
Connecticut
George T. Wilson
The
Connecticut Co
Bridgeport
Baltimore
Krose
President Wilson Plans Long Christmas Vacation
Washington, Dec 19. President Wilson will take a three week vacation immediately after signing the currency bill, expected Monday or Tuesday. He will travel to Mexico near New Orleans. This marks his longest absence from the capital since inauguration, with plans to return about January 12 and adjustments to White House social events and receptions.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Orleans
White House
Governor Ammons Refuses Dismissals Over Coal Miner Strike
Denver December reports Gov E M Ammons declines to remove Gen John Chase and other officers, order release of prisoners and end military commissions in southern Colorado mine strike zone. Union delegates threaten recall petitions. Mother Mary Jones calls for protest at the state capitol while Ammons defends law and order.
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Denver
E. M. Ammons
John Chase
Mary Jones Grose
Colorado
Gov. Ammons
Republicans Welcome Home King and Seeley Banquet
The Republican pow wow at Stratfield Tuesday evening will charge $1.50 per plate. William E. Seeley and John T. King are expected home from Europe today and will attend the dinner. Frank Braithwaite has written songs for the event, with J A H Robinson Fred D Tres Jim Turner J Howard Dunbar and Donnie Nelly among others joining in the chorus.
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Stratfield
William E. Seeley
John T. King
Europe
Frank Braithwaite
J. A. H Robinson
Fred D. Tres
Jim Turner
J. Howard Dunbar
Donnie Nelly
Ocean Liners Bring Big Christmas Mail
Two transatlantic ships arrived in New York delivering the season’s largest mail and cargo. The Lusitania docked late tonight with the last European mails for distribution from the floral post office tomorrow. The St Louis also reached port with a record shipment aboard, boosting holiday communications and imports for the city.
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New York
Bee
Europe
Lusitania
Floral Bost Office
St Louis
St Paul Arrives With Large Cargo of Mail Sacks
St Paul arrived last Sunday bringing 16 511 sacks of packages and letters.
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St. Paul
Extra Receiver Sought for Pope Mfg Co in Hartford
Hartford December 18 Judge William 8 presided as Connecticut Superior Court heard renewed bid to appoint an additional receiver for Pope Manufacturing Co Massachusetts interests backed Charles A Morse to join Col George Pope Edward B Blodgett Boston representing 800000 in creditors claims urged court to appoint Morse Opposed to inventory acceptance Col Pope testified Istomonile operations in Hartford yielded 1909 420317 1910 630199 1911 75582 1912 187895 with a $12000 loss in the year ending July Westfield bicycle line grossed 842413 and dividends totaling 680646 have been paid since reorganization Pope seeks 750 monthly remuneration 350 workers in Hartford 400 cars in the works.
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Hartford
William
Connecticut
Pope Manufacturing Co
Massachusetts
Charles A. Morse
George Pope
Thomas F. Baxter
Boston
Pope Company
Morse
Edward EB. Blodgett
Waller
Schultz
Col. Pope
Istomonile
Westfield
Pope
New Cycle Car May Be Built in Bridgeport
Representatives of the Imp Cycle Car Co visited Bridgeport to tour prospective factory sites near Avon Park and the West End by motor, stopping for lunch at the Stratfield hotel. They cited Bridgeport’s proximity to New York, city progressiveness, and access to skilled mechanical help as factors in considering the project, and said they did not expect to meet Fred Enos, president of the board of trade.
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Imp Cycle Car Co
Avon Park
Circus Grounds
Stratfield Hotel
Bridgeport
Fred Enos
Board of Trade
Imp
Mr. Enos
New York
Imp cycle car moves to McIntyre works at Auburn Ind
The Imp cycle car latest American cycle car now built at McIntyre factory in Auburn Indiana. It seats two tandem, with friction belt drive and starter lamps horn. Aims 45 mph and 50 miles per gallon of gas. Brownlow and Eaton of the company visited Bridgeport seeking a site for a new factory. They left for New York after discussions with agents and local real estate men.
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Auburn
Ind
Imp
J. #. Brownlow
E. T. Eaton
Eastern
Brown
Bridgeport
New York
Mayor Seeks Funds for Commission Government Study
At the January 5 meeting the mayor plans to request an appropriation to cover expenses for a committee he will appoint to study the commission form of government. He notes the sum will be nominal, and members will be named soon. If the committee favors the change, a referendum vote would be required.
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Common Council
Wilson
Thie
Death Investigation Into Six Year Old Irene Caszewski
Police investigate the death of Irene Caszewski after she fell down three steps at her home. Authorities say the incident occurred today and are reviewing the circumstances of the accident for a formal ruling.
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Dee
Irene Caszewski
Mle
Famous Flags at Annapolis Chronicle History Collection
A brief look at historic flags in the Annapolis collection. The thirty-one star flag recalls Japan opening to American commerce. Lieutenant Haywood defended a mission house in 1847 at San Jose. Also displayed are the Kearsarge and Albemarle ensigns, and the Maine battleship flag recovered after the Havana disaster.
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Annapolis
Japan
Charles Haywood
San Jose
Lower
California
Albemarle
Maine
Havana
Christian Herald
Fragmented account from Swimmer town hints at outsiders fear
A damaged Ottawa style report notes tension in northwestern Swimmer and nearby Belmich over strangers and job protection schemes. It references union activity, local storekeepers, and unclear police presence amid cautious town life, with scattered quotes from residents and officials.
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Yonkers
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Vandale
Lea Haledon
Rigttette
Doling
Wihelm
ST. Louis
Sama
Yietlin Bs
YALE
MR. Man
LION
Main ST
D. Gordon
Sales Co
Eas Svwr
King and Seeley
Pope Mfg. CO
Iiman
Fayuen
Minoude
Paris
Gorimld
Belmich
Jratoh
Piaren
Bocetutt
Washington Star
Farbur Healy
Etouly
Eve
Repubmanen
Ibn Oriareneve
Branklyn
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