Council Eyes Probe Into Electric Light Monopoly
The Common Council weighs continuing inquiry into the Electric Light monopoly. The company offers a reduced lighting rate but officials seek fuller examination of city duties and the firm's value before contract acceptance. Supporters argue investigation will reveal fairer pricing for public and private users.
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Corm
Lee
Sader
Emg Tees
Ain
Wiens
Justicea Snes
Springfield
Massachusetts
Sprinefeld Electric
Estrada Appeals for U S Recognition of Government
Estrada urges Uncle Sam to recognize his government against Zelaya amid Nicaragua disputes. He vows to keep fighting Madriz and Irias, claiming liberty and justice backing his cause, and asks Washington to acknowledge his regime in a message dated December 8.
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Estrada
Uncle Sam
Zelaya
Madriz
Irias
Calon
Washington
Zelays
Liberty
Justice
Two Die and Thirteen Hurt in Golden State Limited Wreck
The Golden State Limited derailed three miles west of yesterday after entering a curve at speed. Engineer Thomas Walker and a named son were killed, with 13 others injured, including L A Bellows of Boston and Mr and Mrs Hector Stewart of unknown location. One baggage car and two others derailed, engine and fan car tumbled down a 30 foot embankment.
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UN United Press
Golden State Limited
Ineer
Thomas Walkerson
L.A. Bellows
Boston
Lizzie Thomas Trial Delayed Over Shoplifting Charge
Lizzie Thomas accused of shoplifting in New Haven case paused in city court until tomorrow. Witnesses recalled allegedly racial insults during incident at a saloon and store, with Mrs Gussie Kline denying the accusation as the store cloth was claimed from Miss Thomas.
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Lizzie Thomas
New Haven
Miss Thomas
Gussie Kline
Harry Kline
Eee
Race
Leahy
Firemen barely escape collapse after factory explosion
A mysterious explosion wrecked a large factory in New York causing the building to lose floors and injuring several firemen. The blast damaged Salvation Army quarters and left about 100 people homeless as investigators seek the cause amid $200,000 in damages.
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United Press
New York
The
Salvation
Headass Army
sponelle \concern
Congress Street Bridge Costs Stay Within Estimate
Congress street bridge officials say expenses will be covered by the 20 000 already allowed with no need for an extra 20 000. The New Haven road has not yet delivered 25 000 for its share, and work on approaches and east wall requires further outlay. The commission plans to finish notes by March and allocate funds from street department for roadbed and sidewalk.
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M. W. Manwaring
Congress Street Bridge Commission
New Haven Road
Mt A
Manwaring
Atty Res
Triests & Co
Speed of 150 Miles an Hour Monorail Demonstration
United Press reports the Schirl Bresnan Gyroscope Monorail will be shown to American capitalists. Hart Bere and Nor caste prepare for a thorough test, with one car in the U S aboard President Grant last week. The inventors claim a fast, smooth rail train and expect an experimental New Jersey railway within ten weeks.
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United Press
New York
Hart
Bere
Norcasteill
Grant
Lkely
New Jersey
House Across Tracks Blocks Trolley Cars
A house on West Avenue near Central Avenue was driven onto the tracks by a moving car, becoming wedged between a telegraph pole and a tree. Trolley traffic halted for about two hours while officials redirected cars and restored service.
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Peter Hrom
West
Central Avenue
Barnum Avenue
Passeng
Liquor License Applications Progress Reported by County
County Commissioners express satisfaction with liquor license applications to date and note ongoing processing. Officials indicate licenses continue to be issued as reviews proceed.
Brave Woman Aids Husband in Nighttime Shootout
Oyster Bay report says Dorothy Golden, hailed as heroine, helped Deputy Sheriff husband defend against three burglars at the Thompson Brothers store. Golden shot one assailant fatally and two others were wounded and captured with residents aid. Police suspect a gang of Chicago-originated "Yerst" thieves. The wounded and captured suspects were taken to a hospital and police identified one man as Thomas Fitzgerald of 39 Bowery, NY, with another named Peter O Conner.
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United Press
Oyster Bay
Mra
Dorothy
Golden
Theodora Roosevelt
Thompson Brothers
Long Island
Ort
Thomas Fitzgerald
Bowery
New York
Nashua
Peter O’connor
Petitioners Questioned in Naturalization Case at Yale Plant
The article notes 28 applicants for naturalization, including Naman a Yale & Towne Co. mechanic, questioned on knowledge of citizenship. The process paused pending a Ohio Supreme Court ruling in another Syrian case. A separate memo urged ignoring Fequesta papers for white or Afro descent individuals. Weather items report light rain near Jupiter Florida and overall cool to freezing conditions east of the Rockies with limited changes.
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Naman
Yale & Towne Co
Supreme Court of Ohio
Moore
Richard K. Campbell
Fequesta
Jupiter
Fla
South Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Gulf
Whitehead abandons flying machine after summer of work
Gustav Whitehead, renowned machinist and aeroplane constructor, has dismantled his latest craft and will shift to preparing his Fairfield home for winter. After demonstrating at Brooklawn Golf Links, local support waned as funds and materials ran dry, forcing him to focus on family needs.
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Gustav Whitehead
Tunix Hill Road
Fairfield
Whitehead
Brooklawn
Ibes
Rcal Exwera Ce Peneeneraie Eee
Oytly
Cme
Insurgent Republicans Seek to Cut President Travel Funds
Insurgent Republicans in Congress plan to strike $36,060 annual traveling expenses for the President from the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill. They argue the extra money was undeserved and used for political purposes to defend members seeking reelection. They expect the President may face difficulty securing the $25,000 addition this year.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Tata
House
Astronomers Debate Cook Flag Photo Authenticity
United Press dispatch reports Dr. Brashear questioning the Cook flag photo's shadow and suggesting the image is a miniature, enlarged for study. He notes no conclusive proof that Cook Selther or Commander Peary reached the pole, while expressing doubt about their claims.
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United Presa
Ots
University of Presare
Brashear
Ume
Cook
Talwo
Smallpox Patient Released After Isolation Stay
Charles Newum, the smallpox patient from Bridgeport, was discharged Saturday night after an isolation stay begun October 8. He will live with his brother in Rialto. The city spent about 200 in managing the case as the isolation hospital was fumigated yesterday.
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Charles Newum
Bridgeport Hospital
Red
Michael
Raitroa
E. A. McLellan
Nawum
Miss Hawley to Wed West Point Instructor
Chauncey Fenton of West Point, mathematics instructor, will marry Miss Marguerite Wordin Hawley of Fairfield Avenue at South Congregational church at 7 p m on Thursday. Fenton serves on the U S Military Academy faculty and lives at West Point.
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Hawley
West Point
Oy Saat
Chauncey Tre Fenton
U.S. A
Marguerite Wordin Hawley
Charles’ Wilson Hawley
Fairfield Avenue
South Congregational Church
Lieut Fenton
U. & Military Academy
City cannot stop Stratford Ave death trap installation
A late night move by the Connecticut Company completed a death trap on Stratford Avenue despite city officials claiming no remedy. City Attorney Cullinan advised Mayor Buckingham that injunctions were unlikely, leaving the sidewalk spur track approved by the Common Council and railroad commission powerless to halt construction. The mayor criticized the company and urged action to protect pedestrians, but authorities indicated no legal basis to block the project.
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Buckingham
Romeo Tey
Connecticut Company
Stratford Avenue
Lee
Thomas M. Cullinan
Lotracks Cating Mary
Co Company
Ter
Sole
Cullina
Stratford
Fiam
Whch
Ami Bow
Ing
Connecticut Co
Connecticut
Christmas Help Wanted and Local Classifieds
Classified ads offer Xmas store delivery workers, rentals at 305 Jones Avenue, 91 Hough Avenue, 247 Wilmot Avenue, and 1025 Main Street. Listings include pianos for sale, instruments, lost items, dogs, and services from The Foot Specialist, Pratt's Café, and local businesses. Lost items, boarding, and furniture ads fill the page.
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Wilmot Avenue
D. Oe Whitney
R. Whitney
Main St
Ae Ine
St. Whitney
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Noble Ave
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