Five million tax boost for Bridgeport manufacturers
Assessed by Frank T Staples, the Manufacturers Association chose Staples to apportion a five million dollar increase to Bridgeport factory valuations for 1911. The board of assessors endorsed the plan, lifting total factory valuations toward one hundred million while home property lists stayed largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staples
Manufacturers’ Association
Bridgeport
Frank T. Sapies
Rece Manufacturies
Itme
Frank T. Staples
James Staple & Co
Mall Street
Criies
Busiess Center
Lions
Eine
Amell
Wilson
Woman granted divorce from bigamist husband in Morristown
Regina Williams of Greens Farms won a divorce from William J. Williams after alleging desertion and bigamy. Judge Tadge Curtis in superior court awarded custody of two minor children and noted the husband was serving a prison sentence. The couple had lived in several New Jersey cities before the desertion.
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Morristown
Regina Williams
Greens Farms
William J. Williams
Tadge Curtis
First Woman In Ohio Public Office Dies At 67
Mrs. E. M. Avery a Cleveland club leader dies of heart failure at 67. She was the first woman admitted to public office in Ohio as a member of the board of education and edited the American Monthly, the official publication of the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
E. M. Avery
Capture Of Gen Reyes By Federal Troops Reported
Mexico City reports in unofficial circles that General Reyes, famed for his role in Mexican war and alleged instigator in the rebellion against President Madero, has been captured by federal troops. He is expected to face court martial and possible execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Reyes
United Press
Mexico City
Mo Reyes
Pres It Madero
State of
Tsupas
Ama
Reyes
Breaks Into Vault Of Famous Actress To Get 50 000 Gems
Paris police hunt a ghoul who broke into the vault holding the body of Mme Rania Leote and tried to steal 50 000 in jewels buried with her. A blood trail from the entry window and a gas-affected coffin lid suggest the intruder was injured. Jewelry lay on the vault floor as officers traced the trail. Mme Lantelme, famed French actress, drowned after going yacht cruising with her husband last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Mme
Rania Leote
Mme, Lantelme
Comediennes
France
Alfred C. Edwards
The
Matin
Mme. Lantelme
Mme. de Thebes
Etoile Quarter
Open Shop Policy Adopted at Manchester Cotton Mills
Manchester workers facing open shop policy as mills announce submission or lockout for 160000 employees starting next Wednesday. The move marks a shift in labor relations amid unsettled industrial tensions in Eng.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Eng
United Press
Parker to Make Third Attempt on Mt McKinley
Professor Hertzchel Parker of Columbia University announced he will leave January 10 for Alaska to mount his third ascent of Mt McKinley. The expedition follows the disputed claim by Dr. Frederick Cook, which Cook's guides denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hertzchel Parker
Columbia University
Alaska
Mt. McKinley
Frederick Cook
Cook
Delirious Rev Richeson to be tried for murder
Boston December 22 Rev C W T Richeson awaiting trial for the murder of Avis Linnell endured a restless night after self inflicted mutilation in Charles Street jail Dr Howard Lothrop his physician was summoned early and said the patient was as well as could be expected A police stenographer recorded delirious shouts repeating the name Avis later reports say Richeson worsened and may be moved from his cell for blood poisoning prevention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
C. V. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
Charles Street
Howard Lothrop
Richeson
Avis
Inc
Howard A. Lothrop
C. W. T. Richeson
Dynamite Regulations for Explosives Issued by ICC
Washington December 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission released 1912 rules limiting interstate shipment of dynamite to 60 percent strength in intra glycerine. Judge Bordwell questioned the McNamara brothers about dynamite content at the Times Building case, and their unintentionally provided information may aid the federal investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McNamara Brothers
Bordwell
Los Angeles
Interstate Commerce Commission
Times
McNamaras
United Press
Hydrophobia in Perth Amboy Claims Chemist and Two Others
Dr John R Bell a 23 year old chemist at Roessler and Hass Perth Amboy died after hydrophobia developed days after a dog bite on November 13. The dog tested in Trenton showed no rabies. Bunny Hippenstill and Joseph Emerson also developed hydrophobia with Hippenstill in New York hospital and Emerson hospitalized in Hoboken. Local police ordered dogs to be shot on sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth Amboy
N. J
John R.bell
Roessler & Hasslacher
New York
Ashfort
United States Marine Hospital
Leo Schwartz
Trenton
Bell
Dr. Bell
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bunny Hippenstill
Front Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Hoboken
James P. Devitt Sued for Divorce
Mollie Bray Devitt files for divorce from James P. Devitt on grounds of habitual intemperance. The couple wed October 25, 1898. She seeks to resume her maiden name Mollie Bray. Action filed through Attorney W. W. Bent and returnable at the January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Bray Devitt
James P. Devitt
Persia forces American treasurer general to resign
Teheran reports Parliament capitulated to Russia demanding the dismissal of W. Morgan Shuster the American treasurer general. Persia may appoint a replacement from America or Europe. Shuster refused and thanked loyal supporters as Russia’s ultimatum and troop movements loom over the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Yankee
Shuster
Persia
Shuster to Receive Full Salary After Persian Dismissal
Washington reports that W. Morgan Shuster will be paid the full three year Persia contract salary despite being ousted by the Persian parliament. A clause provides continuance of pay on dismissal. State Department expects Persia to remain sovereign with Britain and Russia backing. No protest will be made as Americans may hold private positions abroad. The piece notes Shuster helped Persia marshal funds, provoking Russian opposition and a failed attempted occupation halted by a blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. Morgan Shuster
State Department
Shuster
Persia
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Diplomatic Corps
Taft
England
Reicht
Caspian Sea
Kashin
Teheran
Senator Arnold in Critical Condition After Second Operation
Former Senator Thomas Arnold Jr underwent a second surgery at St Vincent's hospital after profuse bleeding stalled recovery. He had kidney surgery Wednesday. last night surgeons removed the kidney and he remained critical with anesthetic effects into press hour. His wife child father and aunt were staying nearby in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Arnold Jr
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Senator Arnold
Father Picker
St Patrick’s Church
Arnold
Thomas Arnold
Thomas Arnold, Sr
Fannie Arnold
Man Escapes Death After Roof Fall at Local Theater
Charles Tooker, 46, of 79 North Washington Avenue, fell from the moving picture theatre roof at Stratford Avenue and Bunnell Street this forenoon. He struck his head, was unconscious, and rushed to Emergency hospital where doctors reported only a slight contusion and no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tooker
Washington Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Bunnell Street
Tooker
Boxing Commission Suggested to Oversee Local Fights
Police Superintendent Birmingham proposed a three expert boxing commission to judge club permit eligibility for sparring shows. A $300 bond is required, one exhibition every two months under a recognized club, per Mayor Wilson. Potential members include Patrolman Isaac Williams Richard Howell and Prof James Atlas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Clifford B. Wilson
Isaac Williams
Richard Howell
Williams
John L. Sullivan
Howell
James Atlas
Atlas
Sadie W Hall Seeks Divorce From Howard H Hall
Sadie W Hall of this city files a second divorce petition after an earlier failure in the superior court. Married October 31, 1903, she alleges cruelty, intemperance, and desertion. Maiden name Sadie Patrick. Hall left January 8, 1908. Hearing before Judge Curtis. evidence unsatisfactory. Mrs Hall resides in the North End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie W. Hall
Superior Court
Howard H. Hall
Hall
Sadie Partrick
Curtis
North End
Obituary of Mary Considine Driscoll and New Haven death
Mary Considine wife of Patrick J. Driscoll died at her home on Organ street after a time of ill health. She resided in the West End and attended St. Peters church and leaves five children three sons John Joseph George two daughters Catherine Nellie and three sisters. The funeral is set for Sunday. Also noted is the death of George W Engle Jr of St John street New Haven. his remains will be brought back to the city for burial in Lakeview cemetery after services in New Haven.
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Mary Considine
Patrick J. Driscoll
Organ Street
West End
St. Peters Church
Threewons
John
Joseph
George
Catherine
Nellie
Mary Shields
Della
Susan Considine
Brooklyn
N. Y
George W. Engle, Jr
George W. Engle
St. John Street
New Haven
Engle
Buyrial
Lakeview
Famous actor Wright Lorimer dies by gas suicide in New York
Walter M. Lowell known as Wright Lorimer star of The Shepherd King is found dead in his New York home at 124 West 65th Street from inhaling gas. The coroner investigates while a prior suit against William Brady claims defamation over allegations of drunken stage conduct. Lorimer, born March 10 1874 in Athol Massachusetts, pursued acting after studies at Worcester Academy Colgate University and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Walter M. Lowell
Wright Lorimer
West
65Th Street
Lorimer
William Braty
Brady
Atholy
Worcester County
Mass
Worcester Academy
Colgate University
England
Dearborn Stock Company
William A. Brady
Mayor Delays Comment on Personal Tax Collectors
Mayor Wilson defers comment on the resignations of three personal tax collectors. He says he has written for their resignations and will act after receiving their reply. He prefers the regular collector's office to handle the tax collection work and would not discuss possible courses of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
Wilson
Wilson meets New York Mayor in bid to improve commission
Mayor Wilson Meyer Gaynor welcomes the visitor to discuss New York City methods. The party plans a meeting to acquaint officials with urban practices and considers appointing a commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New York
Wilson Meyer Gaynor
Nework
Feyor Wilson
Forsner Alger
Political Rumor Swirls Over Likely Candidate
The text notes a former Senator Moses W Mannarieg as the latest name in current political gossip regarding a likely candidate. The reference mentions a red loner expiration date of January 1 and hints at ongoing speculation about political steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloner
Moses W- Mannarieg
Thousands of Xmas Gifts Held at Dead Letter Office
Washington dispatch reports about 2000 Christmas parcels and 3800 letters delayed at the Dead Letter Office as givers failed to include sufficient postage or proper customs declarations. The note mentions a Claus figure making his European trip and the postal mix ups causing the hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United Press
Washington
Gants Claus
Strike Leaders Permitted to Wait On Strike
A committee of strike leaders in Dunkirk New York will be allowed to wait on strikebreakers to urge them to quit work. Afterward strikebreakers will be sworn in to preserve order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Penny dishes and ejects sale notices on Elwood's John St
UNCLASSIFIED last call for penny dishes on sale at Elwood's John Street. Saturday specials include one cent prices and a larger assortment of slightly damaged dishes. Also listings for room to rent at 63 Fremont Street and fresh roast ham at Baldwin's 31 Cannon Street. Additional notices about a barber opening near Douglas Shoe Store and various pets for sale at Bird Store 116 Wall Street.
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Elwood’s
Fiat
Ee Provements
Fremont St
Wood's
John St
Baldwin's
Cannon St
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F. T. Staples
New Jersey
Reath
Ohio
Prof. Parker
MT. M'Kinley
Agrapher
America
European
Sch
Ami
Shen
Bhuster
Ares
Mi Et
National Council
Kastin
Gal Owen
John St. Ae
Cannon Street
Morton & Shannon
Bridge
Fairfield Ave
Bommos & Biltz
Mae P. O
City
Eagles’ Hall
Excelsior Association
Maloney
Excelsior
Kossuth St
J. F. Welsh
Boston Terriers
Dr. Atkins
Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital
Elgin Gold Watch
Main &J
Congress Bt
W. H. McCoombe
Douglas
Atreet
Pig’s Country Park
Benet
Nagel's
Tolse
Ligatoiss Sa Neal
Bird Store
Wall St
Colonial Com
Colonial Room
Peter Hron
Stretford Ave
Een East Main
Walter Sta
Om Mechanics & Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clancy's Cafe
Warner
Western Union Tel. Co
David Gardella
New York State
Tenors Chase
R Eliaser
Evans
Jacob Ruppert
Caders
Lexington
Lexington Ave
Jones Ave
Ineiue
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