Records open to federal grand jury says Gompers
Washington and Indianapolis dispatches report Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, urging a federal probe of the federation’s records. The story notes possible calls to examine books by the grand jury, and mentions J J McNamara’s possible use as a government witness.
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Gompers
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Miter
American Federation of Labor
Fedprobers
John J. McNamara
Wien
The
of Labor
Onapelal
Los Angeles
J. J. McNamara
San Quentin
McNamara
Baby’s cries save lives of nine sleepers
Infant six months old awakens family at Randall Avenue as poisonous fumes from a gas vent threaten asphyxiation. Louis Godros and seven relatives are revived with emergency aid after the baby’s cries alerted them and the Ambulance Corps and Dr Queeney administer relief.
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Louis Godros
Randall Avenue
Godros
Amice Corps
Dr. K Queeney
Man Rescues Stop-Gear Bid Sparks Workplace Accidental
Tony Petri a 36 year old factory worker at the garbage reduction plant grabbed a moving belt to halt it this morning. He was knocked down and carried by ambulance after a heavy social- style impact. He claimed the belt had shifted and he could stop it, then tried again before being assisted.
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Tony Petri
Yale
Three Year Old Burned Fatally In Yard Fire
Caroline Missirraro died at Bridgeport hospital after clothing caught fire while playing near a bonfire at 295 Hamilton Street. Her mother sustained facial and hand burns while attempting to smother the flames. Both were rushed to the hospital. the child died this afternoon while the mother likely will recover.
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Hamilton Street
Caroline Missirraro
John Missirraro
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport
Yuan Shih Kai Offers Republic If Elected President
Shanghai dispatch reports Yuan Shih Kai proposing a republican government for China if he wins the presidency. Dr Wu Ting Fang told Ting Shao Wei that Wu could not promise the post, believing voters would elect Yuan. Revolutionists press Wu to back Yuan to end the war. no formal Peace Conference session was held today.
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United Press
Tokio
Yuan Shai Kai
China
Shanghai
Wu Ting Fang
Ting Shao Wi
Yuan
Dr. Wu
Ting Shao
Taft cites Surplus and reform in annual message to Congress
President Taft reports a 47 million dollar year end surplus and Post Office self sufficiency, backs currency reform and Aldrich plan, and urges Panama Canal rule changes to aid American shipping while noting army reforms and Panama bond gains. A separate expert, Dr. MacDonald, analyzes Rev Richeson's self mutilation as possibly sane remorse or strategic act for life defense.
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Taft
MacDonald
Morse
Congress
United Press
Washington
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
Panama
Aldrich
Monetary Committee
National Reserve Association
Lodge Explains Opposition to General Arbitration Treaty
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge writes to Rev. Benetts C. Miller defending a wider arbitration scope but cautioning against a general treaty that forces submission of questions outside broad limits. He argues Clause 3 risks forcing nonarbitrable issues into review and vows not to endorse promises he believes cannot be fulfilled.
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Bedaltrum United Pres
New Haven
Henry Cabot Lodge
Dean Rogers
Massachsett
Yale
Richard Olney
United States
Senate
Rochester
Tigers And Rhinos Fall At Unerring Aim Of The King
Special dispatch from United Press reports King George’s hunting guests with the Rajah of Nepal. Three tigers and three rhinoceros were killed by the king’s marksmanship during yesterday’s hunt. Six hundred elephants and 40 automobiles aid the expedition. trophies may be donated to British museums. In other news an attempted burglary at Louis James fruit store on State Street is under police investigation after a passerby disturbed a thief fleeing the scene.
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United Press
Delhi
India
George
Nepal
Louis James
State Street
Rockwell
James
Jimmy
Taft Signs Resolution to Abrogate 1912 Russia Treaty
President Taft signed a joint resolution ratifying termination of the 12832 treaty with Russia, effective midnight December 31 1912, after the required 12 months notice. Secretary Knox present. no Russian response yet. Taft also sent birthday greetings to the Czar and received thanks in reply.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
Congress
Russia
State Knox
Knox
White House
Czar
Nicholas
Insanity Plea Indicated for Richeson in Murder Case
Boston report says Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, awaiting trial for Avis Linnell's murder, mutilated himself with jar-top tin and is seen as likely to plead insanity. physicians and authorities debate defense strategy as court date nears.
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United Press
Boston
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Charles Street
Leary
Richeson
Morse
Dunbar
John L. Lee
Virginia
Pelletier
Dugay
Moses Grant Edmands
Violet Boas
Y Morse
Goward Lathrop
Lathrop
New England
Battle Rumors Reach Mexico City on Zapista Uprising
Reports from Mexico City say a battle is underway in Jumiltepec Morales state with Zapistas clashing against Federal troops. Near 1,000 armed men in Oaxaca prepared to join Reyes revolt. later, Zapatistas reportedly engaged a mixed force and pushed them back as locals rally to the rebels.
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United Press
Mexico City
Jumiltepec
Morales
Zapistas
Oxaca
Zapatistas
County Officials Put On Hold Personal Tax Aid
Hartford county commissioners discuss paying city or town delinquent personal taxes only after court ruling on constitutionality. Judge Pearne questions law. Officials consider fairness if some counties have many delinquents while others have none. Sealer of weights and measures appointment remains untouched.
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Hartford
Pearne
Middletown
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Mead
Pease and Brophy
Shuster Defies Russians in Persia And Stays on Post
Teheran reports say 4000 Russian troops were ordered toward the Persian capital unless Parliament forces farewell of W Morgan Shuster the American treasurer general. Shuster says he will remain in office until ousted by Parliament amid tense defense preparations.
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Shuster
Persia
Parliament
Teheran
United Press
Kashin
W. Morgan Shuster
Verlanene
Slitary
Blackmail Case May Trigger Police Probe in Hartford
Hartford December 21. Sergeant Henry L. Hart testified as Pasquale Pigniglo the government detective accused of blackmail by Pasquale Fusco faced cross examination. Hart recalled visiting a resort with agents Mullins and Scott to locate a wanted man but said no money was paid for protection. Detectives said Pigniglo admitted Gusco handed him money for Fusco to keep. Mayor Edwin L. Smith warned of a possible sweeping police probe if the verdict supports it.
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Indianapolis
Baker
Marion County
National Erectors Association
Marky
Superior Court
Erectors Association
Grand Jury
John J. McNamara
Foster
National Erectors' Association
Herbert
S. 4 Court
United Press
Hartford
Henry L. Hart
Pasquale Pigniglo
Pasquale Fusco
Wiliam Welpner
Pigntulo
Srrived
Co Slee
Fee
Asco
Pientulo
Nigio
Gusco
Fusco
Edwin L. Smith
Postal Co Plans Expansion to Aid Independents
Minor M. Davis announced Postal Telegraph Cable Co. will extend its telephonic network by adding heavy copper wires between major points. This expansion aims to broaden telephonic use for independent telephone companies and strengthen interconnection across the system.
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Minor M. Davis
Postal Telegraph Cable Co
Struck By Auto Sues For 10000 Damages
Greenwich resident Jane Smith sues for 10000 dollars claiming nervous shock after being struck by an auto while crossing a street with her two children. The incident occurred around 4 PM on a July afternoon. she alleges injuries and ongoing emotional distress.
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Jane Smith
Greenwich
J Curtis
Daniel J. Leary
Semael von Therin
Mire Smith
Foreign money orders save Bridgeport Christmas
Bridgeport post office reports foreign money orders saved the city this Christmas with over 35 000 short of last year. About 200 fewer orders abroad than last year due to families joining relatives in the United States. Italy leads the foreign list with Great Britain and Ireland a close second. Domestic money orders this Christmas exceed last year’s record.
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Bridgeport
Charles F. Noren
Seat Peer
Italy
Britain
Ireland
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St. Anthony’s Hall
Colorado Ave
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Noble Aves
Southworth’s
Warner Building
Fairfield Ave
Western Union Tel. Co
David Gardella
Bridge
W. H. McCoombs
Douglas Shoe
Main Street
Mra. J. 3. c
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Norman St. Fsoe
Riese
Melwer
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