Obituary notices from 1912 city deaths include Hubbell Seeley Gibner Lueck
In this city Ebenezer Smith Hubbell aged 92 funeral at 36 Washington avenue December 26 2 30 p m burial Mt Grove cemetery omit flowers. Frederick Sterling Seeley aged 48 husband of Gertrude Bamber funeral December 26 at 2 p m. Charles H Gibner funeral at 35 Harral avenue December 24 2 p m. Benno F Lueck age 34 1 4 from 88 Wheeler avenue December 24 2 30 p m interment Park cemetery.
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Hubbell
Ebenezer
Smith Hubbell
Washington Avenue
Mt. Grove
Frederick Sterling Seeley
Gertrude Bamber
William E
Jane E. Seeley
Mt. Grove Cemetery
Gibner
Charles H. Gibner
Harral Avenue
Lueck
Benno F. Lueck
Wheeler Avenue
Park Cemetery
Burglary at New Britain Home Seizes Jewelry Worth 3400
Miss Jennie Matteo reported to police that burglars entered her New Britain home and secured 3400 worth of jewelry. In Hartford, 10 year old Richard McInnis died after a collision with a car driven by F. F. Small late Saturday. his skull was fractured.
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New Britain
Jennie Matteo
Hartford
Richard McInnis
F. F. Small
Strike Breaking Cutters Quit at Edwards Factory
Conditions at the Edwards and Company plant on George and Oak streets remained largely unchanged as Saturday and Sunday passed. Several strike-breaking cutters, angered by unsatisfactory sleeping quarters, left with police escort. Company president Edwardes says some returned from New York to protect a larger local workforce. James Halpin of the Cloak and Skirt Makers union will visit to pay roughly fifty strikers from the union fund. A Central Federated Union meeting in New York discussed the local situation. Nearby residents complain of noise in a newly fitted barracks, and a lack of curtains. Garbage from the new kitchen has spurred Board of Health orders for removal.
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Edwards & Company
George
Oak Streets
Edwardes
New Yor
New York
James Halpin
Joint Board of Cloak and Skirt Makers
Central Federated Union
Board of Health
Brothers burned to death saving cash register in saloon
West Orange New Jersey December 23 Morris and Frank Sheehan owners of a saloon at 31 White Street burned to death after returning to their burning saloon to rescue the cash register containing $42. Carlisle Pennsylvania Robert Challis pawned a rooster that followed him to meals and crowed at foot of his bed waking him in the morning.
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West Orange
N. J
Morris
Frank Sheehan
White Street
Carlisle
Robert Challis
Poli Theatre Opening Gala in Bridgeport Tonight
Bridgeport hosts a gala premiere at the new Poli Theatre with a sold out show. Following the performance a cabaret banquet at The Stratfield honors owner S. Z. Poli, with Edward Benton and Stephen J. Breen arranging final details. Ex-Mayor Buckingham toasts, actors from local and distant theatres slated for vaudeville entertainment.
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Bridgeport
Polis Handsome News Theatre
S. Z. Poli
Stratfield
Saley
Mr. Poli
Edward Benton
Stephen J. Breen
Poli
New Haven
New York
Waterway control stops all competition report says
Washington reports that railroad companies and steamship lines dominate U S water transportation. Commissioner Lu ther Conant Jr says joint rail and water traffic reduce competition on coast waters and Great Lakes. He notes New Haven system suppresses competition on Long Island Sound and acquisitions reflect anticompetitive policy.
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Washington
United States
Luther Conant, Jr
Art
Conant
Atlantic and
Gulf
Great Lakes
Seaboard
New Haven
Long Island Sound
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
B H S Alumni Dinner Plans Christmas Reunion
The B M S Academic Alumni Association prepares for the December 26 dinner at the Stratfield. Responses to toasts include Mrs. John H. Orton recalling Echoes of Yesterday, Mrs. H. H. Holton on Service, Frank Bunnell comparing eras of education, Aaron Wittstein on Progress, and Rev. John M. Deyo on High School and the Learned Professions. Mayor Wilson and others are expected to speak informally.
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B. M S. Academic Alumni Association
Stratfield
John H. Orton
H. H. Holton
Frank Bunnell
Aaron Wittstein
John M. Deyo
Simonds
Wilson
Ice Co Sues Pendleton Over Unpaid Debt
The Naugatuck Valley Ice Co sues Howard Pendleton and Augustus S. May trustee for $1,021.37. They allege only $25 paid, Pendleton has interest in the David Pendleton estate, and seek court order to divert income to the ice company until the debt is paid. Suit returnable to the Superior Court January term.
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Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
Howard Pendleton
Common Pleas Court
Augustus S. May
David Pendleton
Pendleton
Superior Court
Fire destroys cottage on Roger Williams estate in Westport
Fire on December 23 at the coachman's cottage on the Roger Williams estate along the Saugatuck River destroyed the dwelling. Westport fire companies saved the nearby barn. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars, likely insured, owner away at the time.
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Westport
Roger Williams
Saugatuck River
Last-Day Store Service Promises Quick, Satisfying Help
A local store promotes its final-day service, vowing rapid handling of hurried customers and complete satisfaction. It highlights a large, enthusiastic sales staff and a curated merchandise selection from china to furs, ties, and utilities, promising value and cheerful, attentive service even for late shoppers.
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China
Puma Names and Scorpion Tales Across Worlds
A miscellany of notes on the Puma’s many names from early New England terms to mountain lion and cougar, and a vivid description of a Ceylon scorpion. Includes brief anecdotes on Irish debate, curious Western Australian night wells, a quip about quarrel dress, and a Jimmie birthday joke.
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New England
Canada
Patagonia
Never Had a Chance. Why have you never run for office?
Detroit Free Press item mocks a rich man who avoids politics after being poor and then rich. A light joke across several snippets mentions anniversaries, proposals, and social misreads in a compiled humor column from the era.
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Detroit
Mermaid Tales Across Cities Stir Curious Minds
The London Mail quotes global rumors of mermaids captured or seen from Bangor to Edam, claiming historical sightings like a sixth century capture at Bangor and a later one in 1408 at Haarlem. A humorous exchange about Amazons closes the snippet, reflecting light, anecdotal tone.
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Bangor
Belfast Lough
Edam
Haarlem
Makes the Most of It. A Quip About a Charitable Chap
A humorous bit notes a beggar asking for a dime and the reply that he “gave a little dinner to an acquaintance a his” in a clipped, old fashioned tone from Lippincott’s. The quip hints at self serving charity with a dash of satire.
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Xmas
John Reck
San
Poinsettias ‘Cherry
Hawkins
Giratvield Building
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Begonia de Lorraine Cyclemen
James Horan
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Poinsettias
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Regal
Overland
Interstate
Maxwell
A. Kregling
Carroll Ave
Edwards
Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
Waterman
Parker and Moore
Christiees
Poli Theatre
R. Waterway
Naugatuck Valley CO
SUS
Conn
Howland
Sanewe Arenes
Cennon
Howland Dry Goods
Ceylon
Liverpool
Sorr
Pearson’s Weekly
Western Australia
Malcolm Maclaren
Mars
Scientific American
Louleville Courier-Journal
Jimmie
Chicago News
Singleton
Bingleton
S.pathy
Nopelees
Tom
Exe
London Mail
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