Christmas in Jail Aims to Spend Christmas with Love Slave
Adelaide Branch, a former teacher and book seller, asks to remain in county jail through Christmas after the death of lawyer Melvin H. Couch. Authorities grant a brief stay to recover, while she claims she was the wife of his heart and blames the quarrel for his death. She seeks to vanish from public life, fearing the Couch family and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motticello
Ifm
Adelaide
Sherer Kinney
Miss Branch
Melvin H. Conch
Sheriff Kinney
Couch
Cooke
Thornton
Kinney
KD. L. Niven
David Avery
Democratic County Committee
Asain Oe
Justice Niven
Hartwick
Cooperstown
Adelaide Branch
Rock Ridge Cemetery
Coach
Secret Alliance
Goshen
Tolman’s Lawyers Want Him Freed
Accompanied by theatrical display, Tolman’s attorneys and associates sought a governor’s pardon in Albany. Governor Glynn referred the application to the pardon clerk and left Tolman to the usual process. Tolman, a Connecticut loan shark with multiple offices, had been imprisoned for usury after a six month sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynn
Albany
D. H. Tolman
New York State
Tolman
Connecticut
Bridgeport
U. S
Charles A. Towne
Benjamin E. Spellman
Buffalo
Syracuse
Rochester
Capitol
Towne
Spellman
Cities vie for Federal Reserve banks in new system
Washington December 24 Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston begin outlining the new financial system under the Wilson administration They act as a majority of the organization committee to locate federal reserve banks and set rules for admissions Applications pour in from across the United States with cities like New York Chicago San Francisco and New Orleans among likely early candidates with Denver Atlanta and Seattle near the top The committee may visit suggested cities to base its report on firsthand information and its decisions reside with the federal reserve board
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Washington
Wilson
McAdoo
Houston
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board of Seven
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Organization Committee
Federal Reserve Board
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
New Orleans
Denver
Atlanta
Seattle
Portland
Ore
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
United States
Judge limits expert testimony in Stamford land bond case
In Stamford superior court Judge Bennett told Stam ford attorney Clark that only three experts would be allowed in the Osterman versus City of Stamford case over a $30 000 land purchase for fire and police use. Osterman had secured a temporary injunction blocking bond issuance. decision on dissolving the injunction reserved. A Bridgeport Christmas meal note reports that a large portion of cooked poultry heads will be the sole delicacy, as a woman explains lack of fowl funds led to market heads being used.
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Bennett
Superior Court
Clark
Stamford
Henry Osterman
Osterman
City of
Bridgeport
Alexander F. Morrissey
Charity Department
Hls
Bench Rebukes Attorney in Miller Receiver Case
Superior Court Judge Bennett sharply rebuked Judge Nicholson for withholding a previous $8,000 suit against Harry D. Miller in the Bridgeport Vehicle Co. receiver matter. The court vacated the receiver appointment and ordered the proceeding dismissed amid questions about ownership of 216 Vehicle Co. shares and missing court orders. The $3,000 suit remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward K. Nicholson
Bennett
Harry D. Miller
Bridgeport Vehicle Co
Nicholson
Miller
James A. Marr
the Vehicle Co
Marr
Judge Nicholson
Joe Miller
Jaos Nicholson
Vehicle Co
Kind Lady Provides Tree and Christmas Cheer in City
An unknown Bridgeport woman and Bridgeport Christian Union officials organized a Christmas event for over twenty needy children in Water and lower State street areas. A decorated Christmas tree with gifts was given to the children at 2 PM after the donor funded the presents. Assistant Superintendent John M. Larkin invited the children, with C. W. Simpson overseeing the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Christian Union
Union
John M. Larkin
C. W. Simpson
Telegraph Operator Killed in Amboy Shootout
Syracuse dispatch reports telegraph operator Frank Kenyon of Amboy 22 shot and killed by Bert Webster 23 in the Webster home on Main Street Amboy Police say Kenyon forced entry warned to back off Webster then shot Kenyon Webster fled after the fatal shooting The incident occurred as Kenyon entered the Webster residence early today and fired a pistol shot missing its target before Webster returned with a gun and killed him.
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Syracuse
Frank Kenyon
West Shore
Amboy
Bert Webster
Kenyon
Fairmount Station
Webster
Merchants urged to buy locally in Bridgeport
A call urges Bridgeport merchants to patronize home industry and stock Made in Bridgeport products. A newcomer sought a German stamped paper cutter, proving local vendors miss opportunities to buy local, despite Bridgeport’s varied industries. The piece stresses supporting local manufacturers to keep commerce in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bridgeport
Christmas Day Basket Dinners For 1000 People
Salvation Army to distribute Christmas dinner baskets tonight and tomorrow from 29 Elm Street feeding 1000 to 1200 people. A New Year’s Eve tree and entertainment for 500 city children. Bridgeport Christian Union to serve a 1:30 PM turkey dinner for 40 to 50 men at Bank Street home, with gifts and a group photo after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Elm Street
Bridgeport
Union
C. W. Simpson
John M. Larkin
Distribution Of Stocks Breaks Up Market Advance
New York stock market opened irregularly with light volume, railroad issues weak on reports of lower November earnings. Norfolk & Western fell to 100 1/2 and New York Central slipped early, while Reading and Canadian Pacific steadied then rose. By noon the market softened as the rise stalled, with sentiment dampened by no bullish effect from the currency bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norfolk & Western
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Missouri Pacific
President Wilson Heads for Pass Christian on Mississippi Trip
President Wilson and his party passed through Charlotte at 10 05 a m en route to Pass Christian Mississippi for a three week vacation. He breakfasted with his family and stood on the observation platform while a large crowd greeted him and he shook hands with many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Wilson
Christian
Miss
Track Walker Killed by Train at Naugatuck
Naugatuck Connecticut December 24 Anthony Nigro aged 23 was killed on the New Haven road while attempting to board a moving freight train. He slipped and was decapitated under the wheels. Nigro had been employed as a track walker and leaves a widow in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naugatuck
Conn
Anthony Nigro
New Haven
Italy
Webb has plan for more jobs for faithful
William Webb, secretary to De Ver H. Warner and delegate to the Cincinnati Housing Conference December 3 to 5, recommends creating several new city jobs funded from the treasury. Proposals include a secretary for the City Planning Commission and for the Housing Association, with salaries around 2000 to 2600 dollars annually. He also envisions a new supervisor of housing conditions under the secretary and recommends three additional sanitary inspectors.
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William Webb
de Ver H. Warner
Cincinnati
Webb
City Planning Commission
Housing Association
State receives seven million in past fiscal year
Hartford reports by Comptroller Daniel P. Dunn show total receipts of 7,192,045 for the year ending September 30. General revenue accounted for 5,447,045 with 1,745,000 from temporary loans. expenditures totaled 9,090,230 with 3,365 in interest on trust funds. Net state debt stood at 7,064,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Daniel P. Dunn
Treasury
Comptroller
Capitol
LaFayette
Frank Hinkey to Be Yale Football Coach
Dayton announces that Frank Hin key, noted star of the 1890s, will head Yale's football team next fall. Captain Nelson Talbott, currently home for Christmas holidays, made the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hinkey
Yale
Dayton
Nelson Talbott
Board of Health Lawyer Shot by Chicago Man
Chicago today witnessed an attack on Charles Ailing Jr, former alderman and now attorney for the state board of health. An alleged guard medical practitioner, Frank Klimek, fired at him and then shot himself. P H Schwaba, an assistant to Ailing, was slightly wounded.
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Chicago
Charles Ailing, Jr
State Board of Health
Frank Klimek
P_ H_ Schwaba
Alling
Rebels Retake Torreon After Heavy Fighting
Juarez Mexico December 24 rebels retook Torreon from federals after fierce combat. Reported 12 000 troops engaged with substantial casualties and rebel commander General Monclovio Herra said wounded. Washington December 24 navy orders sailings designate Minnesota Georgia New Hampshire Louisiana to relieve ships in Mexican gulf. overall force remains unchanged.
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Juarez
Mex
Torreon
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Monclovio Herra
Washington
Mexican Gulf
Navy Department
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Maryland
Georgia
Boston
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Louisiana
Connecticut
Kansas
Vera Cruz
Norfolk
Gulf of Mexico
Gift to Empire manager Patterson from theatre staff
An Empire theatre employee presented Manager Thomas Patterson a silver mounted smoking set and stand last night. Abraham Stevens, stage manager, made the presentation speech. Patterson replied neatly. Yonkers reports Rev. Father Richard Ormond Hughes of St Denia church Lowerre is recovering from an appendicitis operation.
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Empire Theatre
Thomas Patterson
Abraham Stevens
Patterson
Yonkers, N
Richard Ormond Hughes
St Denia Church
Lowerre
Postal clerks work to handle Christmas mail rush
Thousands of patrons push through the post office as clerks and carriers strain to manage parcel post mail and stamps. The rush peaks today with hundreds of sacks recorded daily. Stamp windows stay open late and tomorrow hours limited to eight till noon. Evening deliveries continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Claim Filed for Loss in Massacre Half Century Ago
Washington notes a Supreme Court case on a 1857 massacre at Mountain Meadow Utah involving Mormons and Indians. Linda Thurston seeks $4500 for livestock and property lost when a wagon train of 28 with about 900 cattle and numerous mules was attacked. Government resists. case traces to Indian depredation law and early Utah history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Mountain Meadow
Utah
Supreme Court
Malinda Thurston
William Cameron
Henry
An Peyty
Thompson
Plains
Thurston
Court of Claims
Congress
Interior Department
Mayor Wilsons Christmas Greeting From Bridgeport
Bridgeport Mayor Clifford B. Wilson today issued a Christmas greeting urging citizens to share joy and kindness. He expressed hope that the season’s spirit would extend throughout the year and called for happiness found in making others glad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford B. Wilson
Bridgeport
American ship Frieda runs ashore near Cape Henry
The Ameri can steamer Frieda from Sabine Pass Texas to Baltimore loaded went ashore near Little Island south of Cape Henry in a heavy fog last night. The revenue cutter Onondaga and the Merritt from Norfolk are standing by to assist. The vessel appears to be in no immediate danger.
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Norfolk
Frieda
Sabine Pass
Tex
Baltimore
Little Island
Cape Henry
Onondaga
Merritt
Damage suit against railroad dismissed in Hartford
In Hartford a $25,000 damage suit against the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad over brakeman William B. McIntosh death was abruptly halted. Judge Edwin S. Thomas discharged the jury and granted a continuance for the plaintiff Anna McIntosh McGarva to show that the parents, as rightful beneficiaries, suffered or would suffer loss from the death, as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
Chauffeur Held After Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Andrew S. Ward, chauffeur for Mee Belle Ten Buck, was arrested for manslaughter after his car fatally struck 13 year old Eisie Back at the corner of Parkside and Broad streets. He posted $3,000 bail furnished by Ten Buck. Witness Mrs. Beardsley, sole passenger, said Ward drove carefully. The court considered arraignment and further police investigation amid calls to tighten rules on passing standing trolley cars.
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Andrew S. Ward
Belle Ten Buck
Eisie
Cart
Fifth Street
Pairtiea Avenue
Broad Street
Hard
Budkineham Street
Mira Tenfree
A. B. Beers
Mos
Mimner
Beardsies
State Street
Scothh
Pasenker
Wsirfieid Avenue
Hrowd Street
Tew Eyck
Beardsley
Idsley
Jamieson Drug Store
Dre LaField
Hair
Hert
Peniew
Watrfield Avenue
Broadsree
Cerac
Mra Beardsley
Coughlin
Mansionenter
John J. Phelan
Stamford
Ofd
Ths
Two Boys Sentenced to Reform School in Bristol Court
Bristol Conn Dec 24 Judge Melone sentenced two boys in city court to reform school during their minority for breaking into Geodack Brothers store and office in Danbury. they were brought to Bristol from Danbury yesterday. They also agreed to enter the public library fortnight age.
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Bristol
Conn
Reform School
Melone
Danbury
Geodack Brothers
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Sharp
Mississippiport
Board OF Health
Mgr. Patterson
U. S. Supreme Court
Southern Reef
R.R
Elsie
Child
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