Waldo Defies Vice Probers in Police Records Stand
New York December 27 Police Commissioner Rhinlander Waldo defied the Aldermanic committee investigating police graft and vice, resisting disclosure of department records except as he deems fit. He urged a systematic examination under guard and threatened to enforce department rules against the aldermen.
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New York
Rhinlander Waldo
Aldermanic Committee
Board of Aldermen
Emery L. Bucciner
Counsé
Waldo
Buckner
Moore
Bei
Weil
Iderman
Tammany Men
Ec Soness
Sioner
Aldermanic Police
Invest Committee
City school board views local architects for new building
Architects Leon ard Asheim Charles T Beardsley Jr R Bridges F A Cooper Bar Doeherer Domonkos Smak Past Goldell Beckwith Jack present to outline proposals four rules to govern competition and favor local firms. A dental clinic plan is discussed as Dr A C Fonce outlines benefits. North Washington Ave and Commercial St project paused for funds. board may order remedial plans.
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Board of Education
New Wight
Fish
Fae Saboo
Leonard Asheim
Charles T. Beardsley, Jr
Oo R. Briges
F. A. Cooper
Bar Doeherer
Domonkos & Smak
Goldell
Beckwith
Jack
A. C Fonce
North
Washington Avenue
Commercial Street
Mother of Five Kills Herself in Aneonia Home
Aneonia December 27 Mrs Charles Parker 40 mother of five children shot herself at home while children played on lower floor. She took gun to attic placed muzzle to head and killed herself instantly. Family gave no reason and said she had been mentally unbalanced for some time. Also noted is a separate Albany item where Gov Dix commuted Gui Cangidier’s deportation to Italy after a five year sentence.
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Aneonia
Charles Parker
Alpany
Gui. Cangidier
Dix
Italy
Rockland
Millbury
Mass
Charles Adams
Cords Mills
Clara Lemay
Adams
St. Vincent Hospital
Bridgeporter Rescues Liner Terrialba in Gale
Captain Lambert Hancart of Bridgeport Conn commanding the wrecking steamer Commissioner towed the stranded liner Terrialba off Brigantine shoals near Atlantic City after a fierce gale. The liner lost its rudder and two propeller blades but is expected to dock in New York by nightfall. Hancart, from a famed sailor family, has built a notable reputation for skill and daring.
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New York
United Fruit Co
Lambert Hancart
Bridgeport
Hancart
Joseph
Long Island Sound
Marine Department
Long Island Railroad
Wracking Company
Harris Succeeds Kane on Charities Board in Bridgeport
Judge Patrick Kane will be succeeded on January 1 by Henry Harris of 92 Prospect Street as a member of the Board of Charities. Mayor Wilson announced Behrens’s reappointment to the same board. Behrens, a Republican, remains. Harris succeeds Kane as the Democratic member. Harris, a retired businessman of 30 years in Bridgeport, once ran a Main Street clothing store and owns property. He is active in Jewish societies and treasurer of Park Avenue Temple.
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Patrick Kane
Henry Harris
Prospect Street
Board of Charities
Wilson
F. William Behrens
Behrens
Harris
Judge Kane
Bridgeport
Main Street
Park Avenue Temple
Mother Shot and Baby Born After Caesarean Blaze
Windsor Colorado December 27 a mother, Mrs Frederick Brunock age 34, was shot in the abdomen during a German wedding celebration and underwent a Caesarean operation at Windsor hospital. Both mother and baby nine pound boy are reported doing well. Jacob Lynchtenwald and John Lindt are jailed in Greeley on charges of shooting, each claiming the incident was accidental.
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Windsor
Colo
Frederick Brunock
Windsor Hospital
Jacob Lynchtenwald
John Lindt
Greeley
Suffragists Reach Valatie After Muddy Hike Toward Albany
In Valatie New York on December 27 a small group marching for Votes for Women trudges through rain and mud after a six mile stretch from Stockport. General Rosalie Jones says they are ahead of schedule and plan to press on toward Albany despite the dreadful road conditions.
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Valatie
Albany
Stockport
Rosalie Jones
Two Widows for Death Benefit of Colored Man
Washington dispatch reports South Trimble weighing which of two claimants qualifies for the death benefit paid to Congressional employees after the funeral of Charles Curtis, a colored man, was disrupted by a quarrel between undertakers. One claimant says she married Curtis ten years ago. another, with a later marriage certificate, appeared at the funeral.
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Washington
South Trimble
Charles Curtis
Congressional
Trimble
Congress
Curtis
Two Boys Die in Lodging House Fire in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles blaze in a lodging house killed Leonard Walters aged 18 and his brother Leopold 14 who could not escape. Olga Walters 15 and six other residents escaped by leaping from upper floors during the early morning fire.
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Los Angeles
Leonard Walters
Leopold
Olga
Wreck and suit questions pile up in Connecticut Company case
Multiple civil actions filed in Superior Court seek damages from the Connecticut Company for injuries and deaths after a Congress Street hill trolley crash on Sept 7. Claims include Bolles seeking 26000 for spine and internal injuries and others for medical costs, death, and collision-related injuries.
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Connecticut Company
Superior Court
Cullinan & Cullinan
Louis R. Bolles
Congress Street
Main Street
Mary ‘J. Clayton
William H. Clayton
Main
Gold Streets
Phelan
Clayton
Julia Grandfield
Savin Rock
Bridgeport
One Lynch
Hartford
Warne
Property Values In Center To Get 2 Million Boost
The city’s grand list will rise by about 2 million due to higher valuations in the business center bounded by Gilbert street Golden Hill street Broad street and the Harbor line. Notices to owners go out next month with the board having until January 20 to serve them. The grand list is expected to total near 197 million this year with about 40 000 taxable items assessed and recapitalization to begin soon. The abstract of the grand list will be ready shortly after New Year’s Day.
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Board of Assessors
Gilbert Street
Golden Hill Street
Broad Street
Harbor Line
Cuban Treaty Gives U. S. New Naval Base Now
The Havana dispatch reports the naval station treaty between the United States and Cuba completed. Minister Beaupre signed for the United States and Secretary of State San Guily for Cuba. The pact grants the U S larger lands around Guantanamo station in exchange for giving up Bahia station. Separately a Bridgeport letter complains of poor street signage, urging the city to improve markings. Also Mayor Wilson reports Illinois notifies that George E Williams, an enlisted man from Bridgeport, is wanted for desertion with a $3 reward for his return.
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Havana
United States
Cuba
Guantanamo Naval Base
Beaupre
San Guily
Guantanamo Station
Bahia Station
ITER
C. B. Wilson
UT. S& 8S
Illinois
George E Williams
Wallace Street
Bridgeport
Prospective Appointments Shape City Police and Health Boards
Informed circles report Mayor Wilson will announce Richard H. Murphy to fill the Democratic Police board seat vacated by Frederick D. Baker, with George M. Baldwin likely succeeding himself on the Republican side. Louis Schwerdile expected to join the Health board, while Fred D. Ives and Wallace G. Taylor appear set for the Fire and related posts. Joseph D. Hartigan plans retirement from the Fire board and his successor is said to be chosen.
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Wilson
Secon
Richard H. Murphy
Frank Miller Lumber Co
Frederick D. Baker
George M. Baldwin
Louis Schwerdile
Joseph H. Whitcomb
Lund
Fred D. Ives
Wallace G. Taylor
Howland Dry Goods Co
Joseph D. Hartigan
Edward Killian Goes to Edmonton Canada for New Venture
Edward Kil lian son of Mary widow of Thomas Kil lian of Cottage street leaves on New Years eve for Edmonton Alberta to engage in plumbing business as representative for New York interests. Edmonton population 55000 with $17000000 in building last year. Kil lian to stay at least one year. He is brother to Lieut. John Kil lian and George Kil lian. Elk lodge member and prominent local figure.
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Edward K. Killian
Mary
Thomas Killian
Cottage Street
Edmonton
Province of Alberta
Dominion of Canada
Killian
New York City
Canada
New York
Winnipeg
St. Paul
John Killian
George Killian
No. 3 Fire Company
Lodge of Elks
Solicitor McCabe Plans Retirement
Close friends of Solicitor McCabe of the agricultural department say he plans to retire from government service on March 4 to devote his time to private business in Utah. Democrats on the House committee blamed him for hampering Wiley’s work and McCabe is understood to want to forestall any plan to fire him.
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Washington
McCabe
Agricultural Department
Harvey Wiley
Pure Food Administration
Utah
House
Wiley-McCabe Smbroguio
Wiley
Wilson
The New Freedom Phrases by President Elect Wilson
New York reports an upcoming Worlds Work article titled The New Freedom in which President Elect Wilson outlines progressive Democratic policies. He criticizes the system that harms workers, questions judicial empathy, and argues American industry remains not free, favoring big capital over small, while noting plans to survey business leaders about national reform.
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New York
New Freedom
the Worlds Work
Wilson
Democratic Party
United States
Lobdell Held in Bonds on Murder Charge
Charles Lobdell, an Easton farmer, was bound over to the criminal superior court by Justice Hill after probable cause was found in the December 6 killing of Arthur Allen. Lobdell is held on $1,000 bond. Ernest Lobdell released for lack of probable cause. Principal witness for the state was Charles Allen. defense witnesses were the Lobdells.
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Charles Lobdell
Easton
Arthur Allen
Criminal Superior Court
Justice Hill
Lobdell
Ernest Lobdell
Ernest
Charles Allen
Charles
Allen
Lobdells
Edward J. McManus
Canfield, Judson & Pullman
John Coe
Policeman Hatch's Wife Badly Hurt in Fall on Sidewalk
Mrs Margaret Hinch wife of Policeman A P Hatch of the Second Precinct station residing at 382 Seaview avenue fell heavily yesterday evening injuring her head and side. Dr W H Curley attended and she was taken home when partially revived. Concussion with possible hip fracture reported though recovery expected. Patrolman Hatch stayed at her bedside. Merry Christmas and Santa Claus event held at Varuna hall with Miss May Hail receiving gifts from children and parents.
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Margaret Hinch
A. P. Hatch
Second Precinct
Seaview Avenue
Hatch
W. H. Curley
Patrolman Hatch
Santa Claus
Varuna Hall
Miss May Hail
Direct Tax To Build New Almshouse Favored
Commissioners Judge and Richardson urged seeking a large appropriation from the board of apportionment for the proposed almshouse at today’s Charities board meeting. The session focused on the budget for the new fiscal year and a health board meeting discussed boosting garbage disposal funds by 10 percent to meet city growth.
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Judge
Richardson
Board of
Charities Board
Board of Health
Trial opens in Danbury murder case of Palmer and Hoy
Dr Will iam Brenson testifies the newborn child suffocated and died after Muslin was wrapped around its nose and throat. The infant could have lived with ordinary care. Medical examiner Stratton describes the body found in a feed bag and the autopsy notes red marks on the neck. Hoy admits knowing nothing about the birth according to him. Jury panel completed with Ora Bassett to preside in Greenwich and other local residents. Mrs Palmers demeanor described as composed while Hoy sits in the prisoners pen.
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Nettie Palmer
Wiliam Hoy
Danbury
William P. Brenson
Sud Son
Bronson
Palmer
Hoy
Ora Bassett
Norwalk
Thomas G. Kipp
Greenwich
Gilbert H. Fitch
Wilton
George A. Ferris
Stamford
Everett R. Close
Isaac H. Whiting
Fairfield
William Knapp
Newtown
Daniel W. Lent
Herbert M. Garlick
Bridgeport
W. H. Brinamade
Trumbull
Lester L. Burr
Monroe
Thomas Courtney
Westport
Mrs. Palmer
Bulgaria Plans Fresh War Drive Against Turkey
Vienna, Dec 27. Bulgarian authorities announce active steps to resume hostilities with Turkey. Despatches from Sofia report conscription of youths not due for service until 1914 and troops kept under strict orders as the campaign preparation advances.
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Vienna
Turkey
Sofia
Auntie Morgan 101 in Court Today
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Auntie Morgan aged 101 from McKeesport appeared in court with her 28 year old niece in a desertion case. The niece sought $5 weekly support from her husband, Sidnes Prynn, who was remitted to jail without bonds after the previous order.
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Pittsburgh
Morgan
MckKeesport
Wales
Sidnes
Prynn
Sullivan Sinking At St. Vincent's
A shooting occurred at Sullivan’s saloon and restaurant on Main Street last night. John F. Sullivan, wounded in the abdomen, was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital after an altercation with waiter Bruno, who was alleged to have provoked the incident. Police describe suspect Bruno Toe and tight controls across routes to prevent escape, with coroner statements and ongoing investigations.
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John F. Sullivan
Bruno
Main Street
Brian
Boston
Eecape
Ne Ot
Canada
John J. Phelan
Eugena Birmingham Inia
Bruno Toe
St. Tievea
Waller
King Street
Wilmo
tnewrYery Hom
Eserves
Paietlela Avenue
Sulliven
Sullivan
Suilivan
Elmer Moon
C. R. Pratt
St. Vincent's Hospital
Dre
C. C. Godfrey
Ja J. McCarthy
Gary
Ind
Weer Haven Railroad
Brune
Lenox Lunch
Broad Street
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Bridgeporter
Atlantic City
Bolles
Sweetheart
Cress Street
Mary J. Clayton
U. S
Edward Killian
Northwest Country
M'Cabe
Progressive Wing
Health Board
William Hoy
Bulgaria
Auntie Morgan
St. Vincent's
Boston Police
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