Bridgeport Defaulter Caught in Dayton Despite False Scent
J M Tuller once with Metropolitan Life Insurance was arrested in Dayton Ohio after faking tracks to avoid capture. He faces charges of defrauding the company of 150 dollars and leaving debts with local merchants. Police traced his baggage schemes from Bridgeport to South Norwalk New York Philadelphia and finally Dayton prompting his capture.
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Dayton
J. M. Tuller
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Ohio
Ae Tuller
Tuller
Bes
Centre
Hancock Avenue
Tiller
South Norwalk
New York
Express Company
Pennsylvania Station
Edward Cronan
Tuller Hs
Montayne Weds Quietly in New York
Forrest W. Montayne advertising manager of the Bridgeport Post, married Miss Signe M. Zetterstrand in New York. The ceremony was small with only close friends present, and Montayne plans to resume duties after the wedding and funeral notice for the bride’s father.
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F. W. Montayne
New York
Forrest W. Montayne
State Street
Bridgeport Post
Signe M. Zetterstrand
Neugatuck On
Montayne
Vride
Fathr
B. A. Zentert Strandi
Mr. Montayne
Os Oat Saat
Beavis
Suit over auto crash cites Greenwich resident Bernheim
Henri D lerman, once organist at St Luke's and now at Locomobile Co, sues Henry Bernheim, a Greenwich resident, claiming injuries from a car collision in which D lerman rode as a passenger in a Tyson car. He seeks 2000 dollars plus treble damages, alleging Bernheim’s negligence. case set for January term. Separate notes report Whitney Stein Co winning a hospital plant contract in Hubbard's Hill for 319659 dollars and a two freight train collision near St. Paul with several injuries and one death.
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Henri Dilerman
Washington
Tobel
S J. Luke's Episcopal Church
Locomobile Co
Henry c
Bernhelma
Greenwich
Diierman
John H. Tyson
New York
Tyson
Bernheim
D’ierman
Young Tyson
Tis i
Histo
Rogers
Governor appoints Fred Holt state bank commissioner
Governor Baldwin appointed Fred T. Holt of Hartfield as state bank commissioner for six months to succeed the late Charles H. Noble. Holt’s commission runs until July 1, 1913. James Woodruff of Litchfield to be appointed building and loan treasurer.
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United Press
Jidftferd
Baldwin
Fred T. Holt
Hartfield
State Bank
Charles H. Noble
New Milford
Holt
James Woodruff
Litchfield
Building and Loan War Treizoner
Newspaper men plead not guilty to blackmail
Waterbury December 26 John H Curry editor of the Sunday Telegraph and Samuel Applebaum business manager pleaded not guilty to a blackmail charge filed by Hugh P McLindon druggist George L Heron a reporter on the paper was arrested with them and did not plead Their cases set for early January Also Bilas Howe P Women's Relief 2 GA R meet at G A R this afternoon at 2 30.
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United Press
Waterbury
John H. Curry
Sunday Telegraph
Samuel Applebaum
Hugh P. McLindon
George L. Heron
Hungarian man jailed after throwing carbolic acid on women and baby
Antone Pediski faced city court for dousing Mrs Amelie Berney and her daughter Amelie Sumanski, and the latter's baby, with carbolic acid amid claims it was perfumery. Neighbors summoned police. judge Wilder sentenced him to 60 days in jail, with a $300 bond appeal.
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Antone Pediski
Amelie Berney
Amelie Sumanski
Pedisk
Omeers Parey
All Road Avenue
Mrs. Berney
Pediski
Mrs. Sumanski
Arres
Wilder
Street Committee Recommends Wooden Pavements Citywide
The street committee proposes extensive wooden block paving next year after inspection and discussion. Plans include John Street from Broad to West Avenue, Park Avenue from State Street to South Avenue, possibly to Seaside Park, and Elm Street from Broad to Harrison. Also seeks funds for walls on Boston and Greenwood avenues, a new North Avenue bridge, support for a uniform Main Street building line, and Broad Street hill concrete steps with platforms.
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John Street
Broad
West Avenue
Park Avenue
State Street
South Avenue
Seaside Park
Elm Street
Harrison Street
Boston Avenue
Mills Hill
Greenwood Avenue
Dowling Family Holds Annual Reunion at Commissioner Dowling’s Home
At Park Avenue home of Building Commissioner Dowling a 27 member Dowling clan gathered for the annual reunion. Present were Mr and Mrs Dowling six married daughters and their husbands W F Dowling M J Dowling and ten grandchildren plus niece Mrs Anna Reilly and nephew M J Dowling. The group presented Dowling a gold ring with three rubies, marking the occasion. Dowling presides over Dowling and Bottomles Co 1119 Broad Street. Recent marriage licenses include Jesse S Barrows of Pittsburgh and Beatrice A Furnival of this city.
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Dowling
Commissioner's
Jesse S. Barrows
Pittsburg
Penn
Beatrice A. Furnival
Mounted Cop Murphys Narrow Escape Halts Runaway Horse
Mounted Policeman George Murphy pursued a loose horse through Tom Thumb Street Sedgwick Street and North Avenue. He saved an elderly woman Mrs Mead from injury with a bold maneuver, finally stopping the animal on the pavement. the horse was unhurt except for a left hind leg pain.
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George Murphy
Murphy
Tom Thumb Street
Charles E. C. Atkins
Thumb Street
Sedgwick Street
Main Street
North Avenue
Goodsell Street
Witness jailed for refusing to testify in assault case
John Felix a young Hungarian was sent to 10 days in jail by Judge Wilder for refusing to testify in the assault case involving Mr and Mrs Zalisky of 39 Railroad Avenue. He remained obdurate at the stand and warned he would be punished if he spoke but finally expressed remorse as he led toward detention.
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John Felix
Wilder
Felix
John Zalisky
Railroad Avenue
Frank Hoffman
DeLaney
Gamblers Held Up In New York
Police reports say a well patronized gambling house in New York's upper west side was held up by ten masked bandits. The incident left several dozen men compelled to surrender valuables totaling about $1,800. Some shots were fired as gamblers attempted to flee.
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United Press
New York
Miight
Upper West Side
Weather Indications for New Haven December 26
Forecast calls for rain or snow tonight and Wednesday with moderate variable winds turning east. A disturbance center over Missouri will bring light snow from Montana to Illinois and light rain from Missouri to Virginia. Temperatures drop along a arc from Chicago to Winnipeg with 12 below zero. coastal area expected 32 to 38 degrees above zero.
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United Press
New Haven
Mésouri
Montana
Ilinois
Missouri
Virginia
St. Lawrence Valley
Chicago
Williston
N. D
Private dancing class honors Nichols couple with electric gift
Members and friends of a Varuna hall dancing class led by Miss May Hall presented Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols with an electric flat iron last evening. Attendant Paul Chapman delivered the gift in humorous style before about four dozen attendees.
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Varuna Hall
May
Hall
Charles Nichols
Paul Chapman
Jaan
Death of Senator Arnold Ends Brief Political Rise
Former Senator Thomas Arnold Jr. died at St Vincent's hospital at 2:50 PM after a second kidney operation. He served as alderman from the Seventh district and as Senator from the 22d district, leaving a widow Catherine Burnes and four children. his family and aunt Miss Fannie Arnold were at his side. He was in his early thirties, devout Catholic, and active in Knights of Columbus affairs.
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Thomas Arnold, Jr
St. Vincent's Hospital
Arnold
Mr. Arnold
Fannie Arnold
Knights of Columbus
Order
Bridgeport
K. of C
Cnoon
Injunction Grants Dr. Lynch Control of Rear Passway
Judge Curtis granted an injunction restraining Dr. Benjamin W. White and others from using the alley behind Courtland and John streets. The court found White and lessees have no right to use the passway for noisy autos, delivery wagons, or other disturbances, preserving Dr. Robert J. Lynch’s property access.
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Robert J. Lynch
Courtland Street
Curtis
Benjamin W. White
Lynch
Courtland and
John Streets
Ots
Dr. White
Charles D. Cleveland
J. B. Turney
Theodore L. Turney
New York
State Street
Jack Ferris Takes Acid and Is Dying
North Bridgeport resident Jack Ferris swallowed three ounces of lysol at 2 15 this afternoon and was rushed by ambulance to St. Vincent's hospital in a dying condition. He took the poison at his home corner North Washington and Housatonic avenues. a small boy raised the alarm at E E Wright's store. Ferris once gained notoriety years ago by eloping with Mrs. Lockwood, who ran a rescue mission on Water street.
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Jack Ferris
North Bridgeport
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ferris
North Washington
Housatonic Avenues
E.E. Wright
Lockwood
Water Street
Edison Interests Win In Moving Picture Decision
Washington reports Justice Stafford of the District Supreme Court granted a sweeping victory to the Motion Picture Patents Company in a patent infringement case against the Chicago Films Company. The decree validates Edison’s claim as the original inventor of the kinetoscopic film, imposes a perpetual injunction on use or sale of Edison kinetoscope films, and stays the injunction for a week pending appeal to the Court of Appeals. The case involves millions of dollars and could reshape the moving picture industry.
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Washington
United States
Justice Stafford
District Supreme Court
Motion Picture Patents Company
Chicago Films Company
Thomas Edison
Court of Appeals
Stafford
Thomas A. Edison
Vatican rumor of more new cardinals in spring consistory
Rome reports Pope Pius plans another consistory next spring to create several new cardinals. Three likely foreigners, including Archbishop Von Wettering, are mentioned along with Father Ehrle and an Austrian prelate. Italians would lose influence in the sacred college if the plan proceeds.
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Rome
Pope Pius
Vatican
Sacred College
Pius
Mgr. Bello
Archbishop von Wettering
Utrecht
Holland
Father Ehrle
Germany
Austria
Turkish Troops Prepare for Long War in Tripoli
Unprejudiced correspondents attached to the Turkish army predict a drawn out struggle in Tripoli with Italy. Turkish forces are well equipped and equipped ammunition could last two years. Two thousand trained desert troops arrived from Peagati after a forty day march across the Libyan desert, wearing Soudan Dervish attire. They are armed, disciplined, and eager for combat. Sheiks have barred land cultivation to hinder Italian subsistence, while Italy must rely on sea-supplied provisions. In these conditions, a successful interior invasion is deemed probable.
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Gharian
DeHibat
Tunis
Italy
Tripoli
Church Campaign To Enjoin Papers In Murder Trial
Boston church leaders launch a citywide drive to stop local papers from publishing trial facts before final disposition. Ex Baptist minister Rev. C. W. T. Richeson remains scheduled for trial January 15 for the murder of Avis Linnell. His counsel William A. Morse will not seek further continuances and says Richeson will be ready.
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Boston
C. W. T. Richeson
Avis Linnell
William A. Morse
Morse
Richeson
Murderers’ Row
Charles Street
Cromble Street
Salem
Mass
Daring Intruder Steals Clothing Of Sleeping Man
Louis Clutchy reports a lodging house theft at 559 Water street in Bridgeport. An intruder stole his shoes along with an overcoat and vest while he slept, leaving an old pair in their place. The incident highlights a bold, unsolicited clothing theft.
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Bridgeport
Louis Clutchy
Water Street
Clutchy
Fall from scaffold at Salts Textile injures worker mildly
At 10 this morning Mike Koleli, a Salts Textile workman, fell from a two‑story scaffold about six feet and was left in his hotel room after revival. Police report he sustained only a severe shaking up and no other injuries. In Stamford, burglars robbed Samuel Cohen Co. wholesale fruit house, stealing jewelry valued at $100 belonging to Mrs Rosenblum and $28 cash during the night. Rent notice follows.
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Salts Textile
Mike Koleli
Koleli
Washington Park
United Press
Stamford
Der
Samuel Cohen and Co
Samuel Rosenblum
Slaughter in Tabriz Reported Amid Russian Advances
London reports 1,000 civilians were butchered in Tabriz by Russian soldiers with bayonets while clashes raged around the governor's palace. About 150 Russians killed. Cossacks guard the bank as Persians resist. Widespread looting and fires described. reports from Relist and Teheran give varying outlooks on the crisis.
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United Press
London
Tabriz
In Jail For Lack Of 3000 Bonds On Arson Charge
State police in town today investigate an incendiary fire at 29 Reilly Street. Martin Kubik, baker of that address, is under arrest and held on arson charges with bonds set at 3000 dollars. Fire Marshal Mooney reported the case under state supervision. Damaging evidence cited in the inquiry.
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Reilly Street
Martin Kubik
Mooney
Kubik arraigned as blaze prompts alarm at Box 61
A fire alarm from Box 61 brought firefighters to a blaze where a door was forced open and a chemical extinguisher used. Chief Mooney observed the scene and noted an unusual condition. Kubik, arraigned in court this morning, posted $3,000 bail and remained jailed. His insured premises raised concerns.
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Atrorm
Mooney
Kubik
Penny Dishes and Oyster Specials at Local Eatery
Penny dishes this week. Eh wood's John St roasts turkey Saturday night 4 to 7. Morton and Shannon. Escallops and oysters in shell or opened at Bridge Fairfield Ave. Lost bank book No 6882 on People's Savings Bank. Any person with claims upon said book urged to present within thirty days or book will be cancelled and new one issued.
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Morton & Shannon
Bridge
Fairfield Ave
People’s Savings Bank
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Whitney Stein Company
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St Kelm
N. J
New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway
Price
Plattenberg
Melvin
Mannell
RNOR
Fred Holt
Bilas Howe
Women's Relief
GA. R
Senator Arnold
B. W. White
Charles D. Leveland
Edison
Moving Picture
Stratfield
Pontiff
Wm. Grienlager & Son
John St
Relsht
Fars
Shuster
Hele
Parliampt
Taieran
W. Morgan Shuster
Persia
Reilly St.an
Ehwood
Bommos & Biltz
Tfo
National Caan
Addres
P. O. Rex
Elwood
Elwood’s
John St. A
Southworth’s
Center St
Levin
Main St
Courtney's Birdstore
Wall St
Woodland Orchestra
Clancy
Poli Bldg
Kossuth St
J. F. Welsh
Dr. Atkins
Bridgeport Veterinary Hospital
Elgin Gold Watch
Malin &T
Congress St
Gale
RED ‘T
Uridge
Edwards
Pranktin
Lincoln Ball
J. M. Sears
Elwood's
Syracuse
Audles
Torent
O'Connor's
East Main Walter Sts
Fairfield
Western Union Tel. Co
Bootblack
Oman
David Ae
New York State
Gimnes
Monty Elineer
Evans
Jacob Ruppert
Lexington
Lexington Ave
Eof Jones Ave
Gaelic Athletic Clwt
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