Protests by Central Labor Union on firehouse painting
Central Labor Union files protest against plans allowing fire department to paint fire houses. Mayor Ingh will discuss the issue with the fire commission.LOCAL obituaries include Lyford Anna M wife of Joseph G Lyford age 77 11 21. funeral at 23 Park St Sun 2 30 pm. John P son of Patrick and Helen Hennessy age 5 6. funeral from No 699 Ellsworth Ave Fri 3 30 pm. Interment St Peed Cemetery. Beardsley Martha wife of Louis Beardsley age 75 funeral at residence Stratford Sat 2 pm. Kindly omit flowers. Big in Union Cemetery. Bohagian Anna Schagian 2 died Mon Dec 19 at son 36 Edwin t funeral Fri 2 pm interment Park Cemetery.
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Central Labor Union
Ingh
Fire Commission
Union Cemetery
Bohagian
Anna Schagian
Edwin T
Park Cemetery
Gomez Fond of Fishing Sparks Cuban Political Unrest
Havana December 22 rivals of President Gomez blame his fishing hobby for neglecting duties and claim a scheme to remain in power fuels unrest and possible U S intervention. They point to failed efforts to send General Pino Guerra abroad on a foreign mission as evidence of plans. Guerra, a revolutionary hero, has long coveted the presidency.
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Havana
Gomez
Unes
P.no Guerra
Guerra
Ventilation dispute over trolley cars raises health concerns
In a letter to the Farmer editor Dahl from Stratford argues that front and rear transoms cause cold drafts and poor heating, criticizes Buckland's ventilation plan and implies trolley issues persist amid power outages. Radford B. Smith advertises two day toy and doll sales with cut prices for Christmas.
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Buckland
Dahl
Huntington_ Road
Stratford
Radford B. Smith
Electroscope and its detecting power in electricity
The article explains how the electroscope detects electric charges using a pith ball or gold leaf leaves. It describes Bennett’s gold leaf electroscope, how positive and negative charges affect the leaves, and how contact to the knob neutralizes the charge. Also included are brief anecdotes from cases and travel writings.
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Bennett
Origin of the Opera in Ancient Athens and Early Libretti
The origin of opera traces to ancient Athens with early librettos by Sophocles and Aeschylus, and a musical chorus with flutes and lyres. The piece notes how later developments in opera arose from these beginnings and references exchanges from the Chicago Tribune.
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Athens
Sophocles
Aeschylus
Adamemnon
Antigone
See ks 3000 was ejected from trolley
Mary J. Wilson of Huntington sues Connecticut Co for 3000 damages over injuries on August 14 in Shelton when ejected from a trolley at Bridge and Howe. She suffered a broken left arm and wrist, facial cuts, and severe muscle strains.
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Mary J. Wilson
Huntington
The
Connecticut Co
Shelton
Bridge and Howe
Charles H. Jennings
Westport
Probate Court of
Joseph W. Jenuines
Annie M. Jennings
Susan Peterson
Honolulu
Anna Jennings
Stamford
James Jennngs
Washington, D. C
William Jennings
Thomas Riley
Norwalk
A. S. Rithhie
West Newton
Mass
Riley
Gus Anderson
Ritchie
Six Uncontested Divorces To Be Heard Tomorrow
Six uncontested divorce actions are set for hearing before Judge William H. Williams in the Superior Court tomorrow. Plaintiffs include Howard McLean of this city against Mary Conroy McLean of New London, Julia E. Breen Gourley against Thomas J. Gourley, George W. Lane against Cora Maitland Lane of Yaphank, Elizabeth Vincze against Joseph Vincze, Mary Canning Westlake against William Westlake of New York, and Julia F. Duncan of Stamford against Ernest D. Duncan of Poughkeepsie. Alimony of 1000 dollars is sought in the Duncan case. other petitions cite desertion or intemperance as the grounds.
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William H. Williams
Superior Court
Howard McLean
Mary
Conroy McLean
New London
Julia E. Breen Gourley
Thomas J. Gourley
George W. Lane
Cora Maitland Lane
Yaphank
L. L
Elizabeth Vincze
Joseph Vincze
Mary Canning Westlake
Fairfield
William Westlake
New York
Julia F. Duncan
Stamford
Ernest D. Duncan
Poughqua
Manslaughter Case Nolle Yet in Joseph Kicha Charge
State's Attorney Judson entered a nolle in the manslaughter case of Joseph Kicha who, with his uncle Michael Kicha and John Biela, fought in a saloon at 196 Church Street on Nov. 5. Biela died a week later from a brain hemorrhage after a dizzy spell and fall. Michael Kicha remains at large after investigators pursued leads to Fairfield where Kicha was rumored to hide.
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Stiles Judson
Joseph Kicha
John Biela
Kicha
Michal Kicha
Biela
Andrew Wolski
Church Street
Michael Kicha
August Brill
Peter Hackett
Fairfield
Brill
Hackett
Pallce
Weather Indications and Christmas Mail Surge
New Haven forecasts fair tonight and Friday with a chance of snow Friday night and rising temperatures. A high Atlantic ridge sunlit eastern states while freezing temps reach Montgomery Alabama, and western storm-clouds push east by Friday. In New York a record Christmas mail delivery arrives with Lusitania St Louis and George Washington bringing 12000 sacks. 200 extra clerks sorted it and $7 million in foreign money orders issued for Europe.
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United Press
New Haven
Atlantic
Montgomery
Ala
Rocky Mountains
Misissippi River
Ihis
New York
Greyhounds
St. Louis
New York Harbor
America
Morgan
Europa
Banks Open Saturday Night to Benefit Merchants
City National Bank will stay open Saturday night from 9 to 11 to receive deposits from storekeepers. First Bridgeport National Bank will close at 10. Pequonnock National Bank will operate 9 to 11 in the evening.PRIZED ROSARY LOST A silver mesh bag with rosary beads and the owner’s name was lost on a November night. The beads were a gift from a deceased relative and are highly prized. The finder is asked to return them to the newspaper office for substantial reward.
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Diaz
Senor
E. Alexander Powell
City National Bank
First
Bridgeport National Bank
Pequonnock National Bank
Chri
Hattie Le Blanc Returns Home To Arichat
Hattie Le Blanc, after a year abroad and prison time linked to the murder case of Clarence F. Glover, returns to West Arichat with her mother’s welcome. She declares happiness at home and notes offers to go on stage, but will stay with family. She sends a Christmas greeting to friends in Boston.
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United Press
West Arichat
Hattie le Blanc
Clarence F. Glover
Boston
Hatte
Arichat
Hattie
Firemen and Police Die as Five-Story Burn Collapses
The five story building collapsed in a blast of flame trapping Fireman William Glazier and others. Patrick Carroll George Machinsky and John Carroll perished while rescuers freed trapped workers after hours under debris. Police reported incendiary origin as crews fought the blaze and saved a wounded colleague. Boston hotel Epicure later burned, with $75,000 loss and ice covered streets from the blast.
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Patrick Carroll
George Machinsky
Charles Erdeerman
John Carroll
Erderman
Billy
Engine Company No 6
Charles Eldelman
Eldelman
Glaser
Medico-Chirugical Hospital
Glazier
Ford
William Glazier
Engine Company No. 6
John Greenville
St. Joseph Hospital
Boston
West End
Henry Genaud
Demanded Big Sum of Money Manhunt After Threat Letter
Paul Pokacs of 609 Bostwick Avenue was seized by Officers Buckley and Craft after noon for examination as to his sanity. Authorities believe he authored a threatening letter demanding a large payment sent to Paymaster Andrews of Bryant Electric Co. Mr Andrews alerted Capt. Redgate of the Third Precinct, who dispatched the police to pursue him.
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Paul Pokacs
Bostwick Avenue
Buckley and Craft
Paymaser Andrews
Bryant Electric Co
Andrews
Capt. Redgate
Third Precinct
Ree
Bank Merger Forms Chatham and Phoenix National Bank
Announcement states Chatham National Bank and Phoenix National Bank will merge to form the Chatham and Phoenix National Bank. The new institution will hold deposits exceeding 20 million dollars.
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United Press
New York
Chatham National Bank
Phoen'x W National Bank
Chatham and Phoen'x National Bank J
Toyland Christmas Sale Delights with Last Minute Finds
Toyland offers a merry Christmas display with a wide collection of merchandise for Friday and Saturday. The store highlights men neckwear women scarves handkerchiefs gloves perfumes toilet sets books slippers and a rich assortment of skates and sleds for all shoppers.
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Toyland
Howland Dry Goods Co Charged In Fire Case
Frank Balog faces slow moving trial in Superior court on charges of arson to collect insurance for a fire at his Ellsworth Street property Black Rock on October 21. The property insured for 500 dollars with Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co. Evidence includes kerosene saturated rats and kerosene turpentine bottles found by auto chemical crew. Tenants testified they left no rags or flammable liquids behind. Witnesses include Balog’s tenants and local attorneys. Also noted are a $500 bill to Ida Singer and Sally Glasner and a sale of a galoon at 721 Pembroke Street to Frank De Stasia.
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Frank Balog
Ellsworth Street
Black Rock
Lucien F. Burpee
Superior Court
Balog
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co
Charles and
Joseph Shapiro
Judson
William A. Redn
Auto Chemical Company
Ida Singer
Sally Glasner
Abe M. Katz
Pembroke Street
Frank de Stasia
English Officers Guilty as Spies Sentenced in Fortress Case
Leipsic December 22 Captain Bernard French and Lieutenant Vivien Brandon English army officers were found guilty of spying on German fortifications at Borkum. They confessed to making sketches of military works and turning them over to an English expert, and received four years fortress imprisonment.
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United Press
Leipsic
Bernard ‘Rrench
Vivien Brandon
Borkum
Wall Street Today Opening Mixed With Dull Rise
Wall Street today opened with fractional gains then turned dull as the session progressed. Commission house sending caused declines in a bill of sale filed with the town. George Singer, proprietor of the Hungarian restaurant at 1285 Main Street, sold their bonds. government bonds remained unchanged.
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United Press
New York
Commission House
George Singer
Obhant
Main Street
English pilot Cecil Grace flies toward French coast
Dover reporting from December 22 notes Cecil Grace soared in a Short-Wright biplane over Calais aiming to beat the cross-channel distance. He encountered high winds, broke from the attempt, landed safely, and decided not to set a record. He returned to England after refilling fuel and servicing his engines.
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Dover
Eng
Cecil Grace
French
Calais
Grace
England
Foley Seeks State Highway Commissioner Nomination
Three petitions asking Judge Baldwin’s nominee for State Highway Commissioner were handed to the Governor-elect today by prominent New Haven Democrats. Frank W. Foley of New Haven is among signers. one petition carries the convention delegates’ signatures. The Governor-elect said he would consider the matter but would not announce a nomination for several months.
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United Press
New Haven
Dis
Judge Baldwin
Frank W. Foley
Elec
Baldwin
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Mohican Company
Bell’s
Maine
Towle
Fairbanks
Santa Claus
N. Buckingham & Co. Inc
State Street
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Tel
JAS
Horan
Stock Hawkins, Florist
Stratfield Building
Hughes & Chapman
Negect Hs
Jackson's
Mount Vesuvius
Chicago Tribune
Riggs
Griggs
Timothy
Caims
Joseph Kigha
Ocean Greyhounds
le Blanc
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon
Howland Dry Goods CO
Wall Street
UP Channel
Flight Today
Frank Foley
Bess
France
Houbegant
Ideal
Rogers & Gallet
Piper
Palmer, Hedden & Eberhardt
Hudnut
Hazzard & Hazzard
Azele
Jennie Hamilton
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