Springfield Chosen For New England Farm Loan Bank
Springfield Massachusetts was named one of twelve federal loan banks after hearings with 75 cities applying. The districts divide the country with New England states in District 1, and banks will be established as practicable following farm loan board hearings across the nation.
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Fraud evidence lacking director says in Boston newspaper card
Boston December 27 counsel for minority stockholders of the Boston and Maine Railroad contends fraud and collusion in its receiver ship. Judge Morton orders focus on the issue as no evidence of bad faith or fraud by directors yet heard. Director Henry Day testifies he has seen no signs of illegality or fraud and cites labor shortages and strikes delaying tie laying. He estimates $12 to $25 million needed in three years to maintain the road at standard.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
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Boston & Maine Minority Stockholders’ Protective Association
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Postal Increase to Fail in Senate Hearing
Washington on December 27 leaders predicted the proposed postage rate hikes on second class matter would not become law. In unrelated crime news five Black men were arrested for murder in the Reeves family killings in Minden Louisiana.
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Driver Sought After Hit Run Near New Haven
New Haven police seek the motorist who struck Henry Hewitt of Allentown Conn on the West Haven turnpike and fled. Dr John C Lynch denies involvement, his car not being a Ford, and witnesses misdescribed the fleeing vehicle. A city-wide search continues, with similarities to the Siemon DiMarito Bridgeport case noted.
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Allentown
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West Haven
New Haven
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Lynch
Bridgeport
Tornado Death Toll Mounts Across Central Arkansas
Little Rock reports indicate ten known dead after a tornado swept central Arkansas, with a large number unaccounted for. Wire lines to affected districts are down and the fate of Tucker state convict farm and 325 prisoners remains uncertain. Keo settlement losses and fires accompanied the storm path north of Pine Bluff toward Duvall Bluff and Des Are.
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Duvall Bluff
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Drunken patients assault two surgeons at city hospital
Two physicians were injured by intoxicated patients while responding to calls. Dr Taylor at State street was punched in the hallway and scratched on the neck and face during care of a man named McCarthy. Earlier, Dr Deery at Catherine street was struck multiple times during an ambulance transport, before taking August Dherndga to Hillside home.
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State Street
McCarthy
J. P. Deery
Catherine Street
August Dherndga
First Mrs Heft Begins New Suit for His Fortune
Frances Heleene Heft of East Mauch Chunk Pa, first wife of the late Col Nathan H Heft, files a second suit to increase her estate allowance from 20 000 to 300 000 alleging false and fraudulent representations about the estate. Sheriff serves widow Mary J Heft administratrix and George S Heft administrator. Case returnable February term.
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East Mauch Chunk
Nathan H. Heft
Col. Heft
Antonio Abriola
Mary Josephine
George S. Heft
New York
Paul L. Miller
Probate Court
Col Heft
Col
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Supreme Court
Aged Woman Dies Suspected Gas Asphyxiation
Mrs. James Lynch, 72, of 696 Main Street, was overcome by illuminating gas in her sleep after an open jet vented gas into her room when a quarter was dropped in the meter. Neighbors found her in bed after noon. Dr. J. P. Deery treated her, but she refused hospital, and she is believed to be dying.
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Main Street
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J. P. Deery
Coroner Exonerates Motorman in Trolley Death
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled the trolley motorman was not criminally responsible for the death of Thomas Smith, crushed by a trolley on State street last Friday. The finding cites a car on another track limiting the motorman’s time to see Smith reaching for his hat.
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Francis J. Decy
Thomas Smith
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Miss Susan Olmstead Dies at 93 in Park Avenue Home
Miss Susan Olmstead a member of one of the oldest local families died at the home of her nieces the Misses Calef 674 Park avenue aged 93 years She was born in Stratford daughter of Frederick and Mary J Pixlee Olmstead and lived with her grandfather in the Pixlee house at Old Mill Green and East Main street A long time member of the South Congregational church she was the only surviving sibling in a large family Her 93 years were spent uneventfully at home and she was critically ill only in the last year ending after three days of illness.
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Calef
Park Avenue
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Stratford
Frederick
Mary J. Pixlee Olmstead
Pixlee
Old Mill Green
East Main Street
South Congregational Church
Painters of United States and Canada to Convene Soon
Plans for the International Association of House Painters and Decorators of the United States and Canada convention will be formed at a Meriden meeting tomorrow at 2 30 pm. The event, set for New Haven in February, will draw hundreds of master painters from across the U S and Canada with special trains planned. The Connecticut and New England associations, affiliated with the international group, will help host delegates with daily business sessions, entertainments, and tours of Elm City sites.
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Elm City
Ice Covers Streets Causing Slips and Delays Citywide
A thin ice layer formed on streets and sidewalks around 7 30 am creating walker and driver difficulties and delaying trains and bus routes. Jitney drivers and truckers faced many accidents while sand was scarce and only 100 barrels were used to prevent falls. Harbor tows were stormbound due to high seas.
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Reid and Todd Buy Fairfield Avenue Property for 45000
Deeds filed in the town clerk's office today show 160 Fairfield Avenue, formerly owned by Thomas Morrissey, sold to Reid and Todd. The property is now occupied by James W. Pean as a cafe under a three year lease. The price is said to be 45000.
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Attorney Joseph J. Devine Opens New Haven Office
Attorney Joseph J. Devine of New Haven will locate in the city with offices at 309 Newfield Building. A Yale Law School graduate of 1916, he has been prominent in New Haven politics and directed the Democratic city headquarters during the recent campaign.
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Hamilton and DeLoss Plan 10 Build Factory in Fairfield
Harold H. Hamilton and H. H. DeLoss organize the Hamilton and DeLoss Co with 300000 capital to build a metal parts manufactory near the Handy Harman plant in Fairfield. Ground will be broken at once and 500 to 1000 workers hired. The plant will scrap metals and produce parts for firms nationwide with modern equipment. Hamilton will be president and DeLoss vice president, while both retain current posts at their respective companies.
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DeLoss
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Handy& Harman Co
Embargo Hits Westbound Shipments on New Haven Lines
Embargo relaxations on inbound carloads mask a hampered New England freight scene as westbound shipments face new curbs. Freight conference notes about 14 lines, extending to Chicago, restrain traffic to Baltimore Akron and Chicago routes. Major railways affected include B and O Merchants and Miners Big Four and Chicago connecting lines. Shippers urged to consult railroad officials before drafting western carload consignments.
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Torreon's Fall Confirmed by El Paso Consul
El Paso reports confirmation that Torreon was occupied by Villa forces. General Luis Herrera in command of a government force was defeated near Torreon by Villa bandits, with authorities denying any understanding between General Murguia and Villa.
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Chihuahua City
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Mexico City
Luis Herrera
Waters Death Ruled Accident by Medical Examiner
Medical Examiner 8. M. Garlick stated that Edward D Waters a colored caterer found dead in his bathroom at 958 North Avenue died from gas asphyxiation yesterday morning The death was ruled accidental with gas pouring from an open jet as the body lay on the bathroom floor
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Edward D. Waters
North Avenue
Weather outlook: rain and warmer tonight downtown area
The forecast calls for rain and rising temperatures tonight with a cloudy Thursday likely to bring more rain. Strong winds not mentioned. temperatures end higher than today.
Sweden Sends Peace Note as Hague Preparations Begin
Sweden sent a peace note to belligerents and neutrals urging terms for peace. Secretary Lansing denied any State Department receipt or dispatch. German agents arrived in The Hague to arrange for German delegates and hotel accommodations for a peace conference.
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German reply to Wilson note discussed by Zimmerman
Berlin reports Foreign Minister Zimmerman delivered Germany's reply to President Wilson's note to the U.S. embassy. Zimmerman dined with Ambassador Gerard as German papers withheld the note's tone. The Daily Evening Star warns against misreading Wilson and urges calm, firm policy to preserve Anglo American ties.
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Zimmerman
Capital Awaits Official Text of Germanys Answer
Washington reports Germany had not sent an official reply to President Wilson's peace note by morning. Officials, disappointed by the direct response, see it as a cautious step in negotiations, leaving room for terms and future communications with the entente powers. Cabinet discussion anticipated Friday.
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Germany Too Eager For Peace, London Newspapers Assert
London newspapers hail Germany’s quick note reply as eagerness to end the war. The Standard warns against neglecting German political maneuvers yet urges a courteous Wilson reply and continued energetic war effort. Pall Mall Gazette commentary noted.
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Bridgeport Men Added to Shelton Water Board
Bridgeporters DeVer H. Warner Samuel P. Senior and W S Wilmot were named directors of the Shelton Water Co at a recent board meeting. Warner became president Senior vice president Wilmot treasurer and J R Brinsmade of Derby secretary. The new directors are connected with Bridgeport Hydraulic Co which recently bought a controlling stake in Shelton Water Co.
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