Romance of Edna Alling Jaycox Ends in Divorce Court
Ernest M. Jaycox sues for divorce on desertion grounds from Edna Alling Jaycox of 469 Clinton Avenue. Married November 27, 1900, they separated in 1908 after she pursued a acting career in New York. Jaycox seeks custody of their child Noyes Alling Jaycox.
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Edna Alling Jaycox
Noyes E. Alling
Clinton Avenue
Ernest M. Jaycox
Coughlin & Wilder
Jaycox
New York
Havana
James T. Powers
Alling Rubber Co
Main Street
Noyes Alling
Ji i
Fainting Woman Robs Man Of $53 In Alley Trick
Percival report states a clever young Mulatto woman used a feigned fainting spell to lure a man on Middle Street. She insisted police not be called, then fled after stealing $53 from his pocketbook. He found she had vanished after leaving him with a fainted woman.
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Euverey
Broad Street
Sones
Percy
Middle Street
Seventy‑five Miners Narrow Escape From Browning
Seventy-five miners were miraculously saved at the Cross Tetley Mine near Browning after reservoir water broke through the walls. Eighty-seven were at work. twelve remain missing. Survivors reached high ledges and waited as rescuers arrived.
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United Press
Wn Eng
Cross Tetley
State's Attorney Postpones Trip South One Week
State's Attorney Stiles Judson did not sail for Bermuda today as he had intended. He will sail from New York for Bermuda next Saturday after remaining at home in Stratford. His condition has improved. he walks daily but needs more sleep. Doctors expect another week of quiet and fresh air will aid his recovery.
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Stiles Judson
Bermuda
Stratford
New York
Judson
Rameter
Charles Strest
Howard A. Lothrop
Twous
Jamuerr
Delinquent irons missing: 13 new names added
Denver December 23 United States District Attorney Ward pledged to send two men to prison but chose mercy for Christmas. He freed two poverty stricken ranchers with bonds, delivering candy and toys to local families. Tax collectors report 13 new delinquents since a 780 name list. They aim to raise about 36000 dollars before year end.
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United Press
Denver
United States
Ward
Harry Corie
Francis McMulkin
Kit Carson County
Weather Forecast for New Haven Traces Storm off Maine
Weather report from New Haven notes rain and colder tonight with Sunday cloudy and colder, brisk west winds. A merged storm off the Maine coast brings high winds and rain from Nantucket to Eastport, while another strong disturbance forms in the extreme northwest. No zero temperatures reported. forecast for the area calls for fair weather with slightly lower temperatures.
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United Press
New Haven
Lake Superior
Hatteras
N. c
Maine
Nantucket
Mass
Eastport
Czar Cheated of Christmas Gifts by Customs Error
St. Petersburg, December 23. The czar’s Christmas stocking will be short several costly gifts due to a blunder by overzealous Kiakhta customs agents. The Mongolian emissaries, here to present honors to Nicholas, face delays from nonpayment and fear Santa Claus will miss the season.
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United Press
St. Petersburg
Kiakhta
Eemcee
Nicholas
Santa Claus
No Farmer Christmas Held On Christmas Day
A brief obituary notice states the farmer will not be issued on Christmas Day in observance of the holiday. No further details or names are provided.
Library sues over Main and John streets property
Bridgeport Public Library board and Burroughs Home trustees have taken the dispute to the state Supreme Court. The library seeks control of property at Main and John streets tied to the Catherine Bettingill estate. The last legislature authorized conveyance but no action has occurred. The court will decide questions over the will and title. In a separate note, Johnny Kilbane faces Charley White in a 10 round bout tonight, with Kilbane famed for a diamond studded belt from fans.
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Bridgeport Public Library Board
Burroughs
Supreme Court
Civt
Cullinan
Curtiss
Main and
John Streets
Catherine Pettingill
Library Board
General Assembly
Burroughs Home
United Press
Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
Charley White
Chicago
Kilbane
Christmas Charity Clash in Washington High Society Endings
Washington coverage contrasts the wealth of McLean and the homelessness Percy Scott seeks help from Santa. Miss Julia Murdock notes many poor cases, including a letter from Percy asking for work to support his mother. The Capitol festivities feature a Maine-tree, elaborate decorations, and a mechanized Santa with reindeer at a grand Christmas celebration.
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United Press
Washington
East
Christendom
Santa Claus
Vingon Walsh McLean
Percy Scott
McLean
Santa
G Street
N. Ww
Julia Murdock
Miss. Murdock
Vinton Walsh McLean
Thomas F
John R
Maine
Mrs Dennis E ONeill Dies After Bright's Disease
Mary ONeill wife of Dennis E ONeill former Bridgeport alderman dies at 3 am at 2715 Main Street after a rapid decline from Brights disease. She was a St Patrick's church member and charity worker, survived by husband and daughter Catherine age 9 and brothers Michael Joseph and John Clabby. Funeral services Tuesday.
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Bridgeport
Mary
Dennis E. O'Neill
Board of Charities
Sixth District
O'Neill
Bright
Main Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Catherine
Michael Clabby
Union Typewriter Co
Joseph Clabby
John Clabby
Ashcroft Mfg. Co
Barber and Miss Paterno Wed at City Hall
Lous Craddo, 21, and Miss Mary Paterno, 22, were married in City Hall this morning. Town Clerk Mullins, acting as justice of the peace, officiated with a small bridal party and the town clerk’s office staff as witnesses.
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Lous Craddo
Mary Paterno
William T. Mullins
Mr. Craddo
Miss Paterno
Shuster Refuses to Quit Amid Persian Demands
Reports from St Petersburg say W Morgan Shuster remains in office as Tehran holds off on parliament ratification. The Persian cabinet accepted Russia's demands for his dismissal, yet Shuster asserts no valid orders have arrived. His three year contract could forfeit if he resigns but salary may persist until formal discharge.
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United Press
St. Petersburg
Teheran
W. Morgan Shuster
Russia
Shuster
No Official Word on Shuster Dismissal by State Department
Washington reports no confirmation or official word from Persia or the American government regarding the dismissal of W. Morgan Shuster, the American treasurer-general. The State Department has not received any dispatches about the matter, and no protection details have been provided.
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State Department of Shuster
Washington
State Department
Persia
W. Morgan Shuster
Contradictory Reports on Shuster Dismissal From Teheran
London dispatches report conflicting news on W. Morgan Shuster's status in Persia. One despatch says he quit his post, another says he remains in office as turmoil grips Tehran. Despatches cite clashes between Persian police and Russian troops in Reicht and Tabriz with damage to government buildings. War language appears in some reports.
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London
Teheran
W. Morgan Shuster
Hedidt
Shuster Eyhuster
All
Tabriz
Ohio Insurgents Read Out Of The G. O. P. Progressives
John D. Fackler, secretary of the Ohio Progressive Republican League and LaFollette ally, says Walter Brown and allies have been working to block La Follette. He accuses Brown of pretending to be a progressive to split the party and secure Taft’s nomination by sowing dissent among Republicans.
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United Press
Cleveland
John D. Fackler
Ohio Progressive Republican League
LaFollette
Ohio
Walter Brown
State Committee
la Follette
Fackler
Brown
Roosevelt
Taft
Roosevelt opens Ananias Club to admit Sheldon
New York, Dec. 23 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt opened the Ananias Club to admit George R. Sheldon treasurer of the National Republican committee after making public the Harriman Roosevelt campaign contribution correspondence. Sheldon said the Lees explanation originated with Roosevelt. Roosevelt told Sheldon he appreciated his courtesy and would be glad for him to state the truth.
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United Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Ananias Club
George R. Sheldon
National Republican Committee
Harriman-Roosevelt
Sheldon
Lees
Roosevelt
Outlook
Jane Smith Awarded 550 in Greenwich Superior Court
Jane Smith of Greenwich was awarded damages of 550 and costs by Judge Curtis in the superior court for injuries from an auto accident. She sued Daniel J. Leary and wife of Greenwich for 10 000 alleging Leary backing his car caused the collision on July 29. Smith suffered nervous shock and ongoing effects from the side impact.
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Jane Smith
Greenwich
Curtis
Mrs. Smith
Daniel J. Leary
Leary
Jearys
Burglar Caught Red Handed at Grant's Cigar Store
Officer John Halpin spotted Grant's Cigar Shop light on then out and called in Sergeants Prout and Officer Herb. They found Frank Petrino 20 in the cellar with the cash drawer emptied of 90 cents. Petrino claimed he slept there. judge held him in $600 bonds for Superior Court burglary trial.
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John Halpin
Frank Petrino
Lexington Avenue
Grant
Main
Golden Hill Streets
Halpin
Sergeant Prout
Herb
Petrino
Rene
Tough Louis Brindisi Shot in New York Murder Fight
Italian criminal known as Tough Louis Brindisi was wounded in a pistol battle in Thomas Jefferson Park New York. His brother Pasquale Brindisi was killed. a man named Marino de Buano died later from a bullet wound. Brindisi had a notorious city past before leaving Bridgeport after encounters with Sgt. John O Connell.
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Louis” Brindisi
New York
Pasquale Brindisi
Louis
Water Street
Thomas Jefferson Park
East River
One Hundred and Eighth Street
One Hundred and Sixteenth St
First Avenue
Marino de Buano
One Hundred and Ninth Street
Buano
Brindisi
Louis Brindisi
Bridgeport
John O’connell
O’connell
O'Connell
Xmas Day Bout in New York Announced
In New York on Christmas afternoon Willie Beecher fights Marty Brown in a ten round event before the Fordon A. C. The anticipated bout promises brisk action and a solid crowd.
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United Press
New York
Willie Beecher
Marty Brown
Fordon A. C
Morris vs Kennedy set for 16 round Empire A. C. bout
Reports from training camps say Tom Kennedy and Carl Morris are training faithfully for their 16 round fight Wednesday night at the Empire A. C. in New York. Giovanni Racevich and Stanislaus Zbyszko announce they are in perfect condition for a Christmas night title bout in New York.
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United Press
iNew York
Tom Kennedy
Carl Morris
The
Empire A. C
New York
Giovanni Racevich
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Flowers for Richeson from his affianced Miss Violet Edmands
Boston dispatch reports a Christmas gesture as Miss Violet Edmands sent American beauty roses to Rev. C. V. Richeson in Charles Street jail after his arrest for the murder of Avis Linnell. The card linked the couple, plans to marry October 31, and a friend declares defense will seek delays as trial proceeds.
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Richeson
Violet Edmands
Avis Linnell
United Presa
Boston
Charles Street
C. V. T. Richeson
Edmands
Ieacen
Miraculous Escape Of Entombed Miners
Hazelton Pa December 23 Saved almost miraculously from death under thousands of tons of coal Thomas Levan and Carmen Reets will eat their Christmas dinners at home the happiest men in Pennsylvania Miners were entombed last night by a run of coal in the packet colliery Shen Recu ing parties worked all night and today found the men unharmed Both men who are married will not enter a mine again until after their Christmas dinners
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United Press
Hazelton
Thomas Levan
Carmen Reets
Pennsyvania
Packet
Shen
Pope Pius Sends Christmas Greeting to America
Rome. Cardinal Farley met Pope Pius who directed him to cable a Christmas greeting to Catholics in America. The Pontiff praised the church’s national work and spoke warmly of the outlook. The Pope granted audiences to thirty other Cardinals and appeared in good spirits. New Haven. Samuel Schwartz was fined ten dollars for contempt of court after missing a bankruptcy hearing.
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United Press
Rome
Cardins Farley
Pope Pius
Holy Father
America
Cardinal Farley
New Haven
Samuel Schwartz
President's Xmas Gifts Distributed At White House
In Washington on December 2, gifts were distributed inside the White House for Christmas. Secret service guards received packages valued at 295 grand pieces, arranged by Executive Office staff and mansion personnel. A Rhode Island friend notable for sending a Tuscaloosan connection was mentioned as part of the gifting.
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White House
Washington
Secret Service
Prac
Rhode Island
Bold Diamond Thief Strikes Twin Cities Jewelry
Minneapolis and St. Paul police sweep the twin cities for a bold thief who stole $8,000 in diamonds from a crowded jewelry safe last night. The crime near Charles D. White of White McKnight is described as the Northwest’s boldest robbery, with a rapid three minute coverage and an alleged accomplice later seized while the thief escaped with a wallet of diamonds.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolia
St. Past
Twin Cities
Todey
Charles D. White
White
Unclassified to Rent in Fremont Street Area
Notice shows six rooms with improvements at 63 Fremont, Pics 194 upstairs. Also mentions Hoebee opening a new close near Douglas Shoe Stone Store, plus items like TWURST SAUSAGE and Nagel’s Rabbite at Country Park. Unclear text includes H215 and other stray terms.
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Torent
Filat
Fremont
Pics
Hoebee
Piz
Nagel's
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Edna Alling
Chain of Rubber Stores
Carpenter
Browning
Zar
Public Library Board
Burroughs Home Trustees
Superior Court
Pettingill
Dennis E.o’neill
Charities Department
Mullins Prings
City Hall
G. O. P. Progressives
Auto
Gence
Morris VS. Kennedy
Pope
Cardinfal Farley
Morton & Shannon
Bridge
Fairfield Ave
Bommos & Biltz
Tio
O. Rex
City
Tio A
Birdstore
Wall St
Eagles’ Hall
Excelsior
Excelsior Association
Maloney
Excelsiors
Kossuth St
Atkins
Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital
Elgin Gold Watch
Main St
Congress St
A. Edwards
Franklin Block
Hughes
26Th St
Bigler Co
Springfield
Ilinois
Saleumatta
Crine Street
Drew
Crescent
Noble Aves
Mos & Hills
Frase Furters
Peter Hron
Ave
Bank
Mechanics & Farmers Bank
Warner Building
Bareel
Falfield Ave
Western Union Tel. Co
David Gardella
New York State
Guiness
Henry Follm
Jacob Ruppert
Geders
Cate Lexington
Lexington Ave
Cor Jones Ave
John C. Wiseman
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