Amalgamation Near as A O H Division Ends Meetings
Division 2 of A O H held final meeting in preparation for merging with Divisions 1 and 3 to form Division 1 on New Year’s Day. Officers reported, an entertainment was given, and Prendergast received the customary gavel. Funeral services for John Cook were held at Gallagher Gallagher and at Sweet Day with bearers named. Burial followed at St Michael’s Cemetery.
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Division
William H. Prendergast
Joseph P. Reilly
T. J. Murphy
Cave
Order
John J. McCarthy
F. P. Devine
Alexander Heaphy
John B. Sullivan
Division 1
John Cook
Gallagher & Gallagher
John Graham
Christopher Aceet
Thomas Lattin
Bernard Flynn
William Cooney
James Young
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Three Platoon System For Police Use
Commissioner Hill outlined a three platoon system for police use and a supernumerary force to supplement peace officers. Commissioner Baldwin noted civil service could lead to broader reforms and consolidation of districts. The request cited inadequacy of current staffing to police enlarged areas, with no cost estimate provided.
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Baldwin
Civil Service
Ers
Leon P. Jones Dies From Staircase Fall Blood Poisoning
Leon P. Jones aged 48 died at his home from blood poisoning caused by a fall down stairs on November 2. He sustained injuries when he fell an entire flight, suffering a serious head and body trauma. He is survived by a sister.
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Leon P. Jones
Burglar Boldness Hits Gaynor Estate On Fairfield Avenue
Neighbors in Black Rock thwart a late night attempt to break into Joseph F. Gaynor’s country home at 2929 Fairfield Avenue. A mobilized crowd armed with improvised weapons swept the area. no burglars were found. Gaynor jokes they sought the Pekinese dog and hints the burglars will face a Christmas punishment.
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Jimmy Valentine
Black Rock
Joseph F. Gaynor
Fairfield Avenue
Light Brigade
Sven Marberg
Henry Fox
Golt
E. A. Hawthorne
Edwin G. Gaynor
Gaynor
Remonstrance Hearing Over Tom Carr License Renewal Set
County commissioners will hear the remonstrance against Thomas Carr's liquor license renewal next Friday. Principal opponents are the rector and wardens of Trinity Episcopal Church next to Carr’s cafe at Broad and Cannon streets. A venue has been assigned for a related matter on the prior Thursday for Michael McPadden of 285 S Grand Street.
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Thomas Carr
Carr
Trinity Episcopal Church
Carrs Cafe
Broad and
Cannon Streets
Michael’ McPadden
SS Grand Street
Courtmartial for Corporal Collins over fatal hunting shooting
Washington reports a courtmartial for Corporal Timbrook Collins of the 17th Coast Artillery accused of fatally shooting Eric A. on Christmas day while hunting on the Fort Washington reservation. A possible military execution awaits verdict.
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Washington
Timbrook Collins
Eric A
17Th Coast Artillery
Fort Washington
Despondent Civil War Veteran Found Dead at Home
West Mystic, 23. E R Walkesams a Civil War veteran, aged 78, was found hanging from a doorway by his family at breakfast today. He had been despondent for some time and recently suffered a head injury from a fall two weeks ago. He leaves four sons.
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West Mystic
E. R. Walkesams
Williams
Wanted stenographer and machinists for light assembly work
WANTED. A1 stenographer as substitute for an indefinite period. Address F. B. care of Farmer. Also two or three connecting rooms furnished with night housekeeping sink and tubs at 701 Myrtle Ave. WANTED. Machinists familiar with light assembly work. Apply American Graphophone Co. Ch. entrance.
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F. B
Myrtle Ave
American Graphophone Co
North End Park Sought by North Main Street Residents
North End residents petition the Board of Park Commissioners to locate a new park on North Main Street. They describe the site as centrally located with natural advantages and a picturesque ravine. They urge prompt action to secure the property before development limits access.
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North End Park
North End
Board of Park Commissioners
North Main Street
Compensation bill favored by Hartford manufacturers
The Manufacturers Association of Connecticut discussed a draft workers compensation act at a Hartford meeting. The optional bill preserves old defenses and sets a compensation scale close to federal law, requires employer insurance or indemnity, and permits state supervised mutual employer associations to enforce safety appliances.
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Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut
Hartford
Insurance Commissioners
Revenue Cutters Fail to Find Burning Schooner Off Block Island
Newport R I December 28 Despite an all night search the revenue cutters Acushnet and Seneca were unable to locate the burning schooner reported off Block Island at midnight Wireless reports said men were seen leaving the blazing ship in small boats No trace could be found to substantiate the tale The cutters returned to port and resumed patrols amid fears the crew capsized in a savage gale and rough seas.
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Newport
R. L
Revenue
Acushnet
Seneca
Block Island
Faa
Dynamite conspiracy trials yield 38 guilty verdicts
The Indiana case ends with 38 defendants found guilty after a lengthy trial. Spectators were cleared, friends and families cried, and jurors were released as deputies escorted the convicts to Marion county jail. Remarks from Kern, Gompers, Darrow, and Haywood followed the verdict. A Park Street Church Christmas festival is announced for tomorrow at 4 30 PM.
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Park Street Church
Park Street Congregational Church
Police Reunite Robber to Wife Amid Department Shuffle
Bridgeport police implement a new duty schedule causing widespread rotations among patrolmen. Night shifts replace day posts, with few fixed posts immune. Reassignments include Barton and Bagley to night duty on Water Street, Barnes and ONeil on Water Street center beat, McCullough on relief at Fairfield and Main, Reilly moving, Finnegan staying in court, Beamer to Columbus Place, and Glennon to court duty.
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Bridgeport
Barton and
Bagley
Water Street
J. Barnes
James O'Neil
H. McCullough
Fairfield and
Main
Dan Reilly
Christopher Finnegan
Charles Beamer
Columbus Place
Barney Glennon
Heroin Evil Exposed At Bridgeport Hearing
J A Leverty state official and Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association member reveals drug use in Bridgeport at a City Ordinance Committee hearing. He cites at least 300 addicts locally and a factory case with 16 young workers aged 14 to 17 using heroin. He urges prohibition with strong penalties while noting license discipline has improved conditions. A coroner's letter supports jail terms.
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J. A. Leverty
State Pharmacy Commission
Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association
The
Common Council
Leverty
Bridgeport
Garlick
Phelan
Pharmacy Commission
Police Shakeup Stirs Members of Department
John G Robbie and his wife Laura of 95 Elm street were the subject of a police drama after Robbie was arrested in New Haven on a kidnapping charge involving his own son. He claimed the boy went with him willingly from New York to New Haven, where the case was nolled in court before Judge Frank I Wilder on the prosecutors' recommendation.
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John G. Robbie
Laura
Elm Street
New Haven
Fox
Frank I. Wilder
Robbie
New York
Darien Residents Plan to Oppose New Road House
Darien residents fight a proposed inn for the automobile trade near Darien after S C Bird Croton Lake asks about a liquor license. County commissioners urge formal application and a hearing if remonstrances are filed as the residential neighborhood is likely to strongly oppose the project.
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Darien
New Road House
S.c.bird
Croton Lake
Bird
Man who killed wife and mother captured later
Edward Hart shot and killed his wife Rena Hart and her mother Sarah McBride at McBride home in Lagrange Indiana and was captured four hours later and jailed. The baby with Mrs McBride remained unharmed. The same edition notes a Relief Board meeting to set February tax appeal dates.
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Lagrange
Ind
Edward Hart
Rena Hart
Sarah McBride
Hart
Workless man freezes feet seeking job
Thomas Frederick of 52 Union Square sought help at the emergency hospital last night for frost bitten feet. Dr J W Parker found serious damage and possible amputation. Frederick refused treatment and was released with arctic footwear provided. He is expected to return, unable to walk. A burglary report at 1982 Main Street claimed $5 and groceries taken. detectives assigned.
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Thomas Frederick
Union Square
J. W. Parker
Aubrey Smith
Frederick
William Neff
Main Sttreet
Stolen Rings From Mrs Bishop’s Home
A thief entered Mrs G H Bishop’s residence at 107 Westfield Avenue while she was away and took two rings valued at about 400 dollars. Investigators are pursuing clues left by the suspect and expect an arrest soon.
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G. H. Bishop
Westfield Avenue
Fairfield Stones Bound for Bridgeport Rail Yard
Weather brief notes Fairfield stones bound for Bridgeport, Conn. with fair skies tonight and tomorrow. Details indicate Saturday date December 28, 1912 and location mentions HOWWLAND'S to Main Street.
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Idgeport
Conn
White Sale Promotes Muslin Underwear Rich in Value
The notice describes the White Sale as an event offering muslin underwear and white cottons in various weaves with attractive patterns and noted values. It urges women to inspect personally to appreciate the charm, quality, and affordable pricing on embroideries and undergarments.
Skirts Displayed in Varied Fabrics and Trims
Several styles of skirts offered from 45c to 2.00 featuring cambric with lace or embroidery flounces, muslin inserts, and dust ruffles. Designs include torchen lace borders, Swiss embroidery, and nainsook options with rich flounces and finished with lace, embroidery, or blind stitch.
Embroidered Combinations with Lace and Ribbon Details
Describes several women’s combos in nainsook fabrics finished with Swiss embroidery and Cluny lace. Variations include waist trimming, edged sleeves and hems, bands of embroidery, wide ribbons, and a Vallace fish-eye yoke with beadwork. Embroidery enhances ruffles and waist with coordinated lace accents.
Drawers described in muslin with embroidery details
Market notes describe muslin drawers at 25c to 35c with firm fabric and embroidery. Styles include straight and chowder shapes with lace edgings or embroidery trimming. Several versions feature French bands and ruffles, in tasteful Wallace fabric.
Princess slips in two special styles for White State demand
Two princess size slips crafted from soft muslin with careful tailoring and graceful trim. One style features embroidery at flounce and top with ribbon accent. the other uses a muslin waderlay enhanced by lace trim and ribbon through embroidery.
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Mae
Corset Covers and Cambric Trimmed Nightwear Styles
Catalog describes corset covers plus niece covers in good string with linen lace edging and ribbon. French or sea trimming with lace, edgings, untouched cambric varieties, and embroidery patterns. Also fine nainsook and soft finish cambric dresses in pretty models with combined embroidery details.
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Ince
Seeley Will Leaves All to Widow Gertrude Seeley
Frederick Sterling Seeley’s will, filed for probate, leaves all real and personal property to his widow Gertrude B. Seeley. The document dated May 25, 1909, names Mrs. Seeley and Harry S. Seeley as executors, with B. D. Pierce Jr. and Charles G. Sanford named appraisers.
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Frederick Sterling Seeley
Gertrude B. Seeley
Seeley
Harry
Feher Boys Committed to County Home by Judge Hallen
Michael Feher age 13 and Oliver Feher age 6 were committed to the county home yesterday by Probate Judge E F Hallen. Their mother is dead and their father John Feher has deserted them. A Board of Education sub committee on supplies and finance will meet Monday to prepare estimates for the annual requisition.
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Michael
Oliver Feher
E. F. Hallen
John Feher
Board of Education On
Farmer Wants Pulling Power Shines In Results
The latest outcomes show growing audience traction for Farmer Wants, boosting confidence in the program’s appeal and industry impact. Strong engagement metrics and favorable reception underscore its market potential and star power.
Farmer Want Column Promises Practical Advice
A reader’s pitch in the Farmer Want Column highlights practical farming tips and market insights. The column invites farmers to share needs and offers guidance on crops, equipment, and seasonal tasks.
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New Haem Conn
John Beck & Son
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Omaha
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John H. Barry
St. Louis
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Harding
Atreed
Pa Wee
Marion Count
John T. Butler
Buffalo
Edward Smythe
Peoria
Peter Smith
Cleveland
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Organized Labor
John W. Kern
Indiana
Dynamiters
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Chicago
Anderson
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Hotel Victoria
Darrow
Los Angeles
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New York Central
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Arcel Pod
Peter V. de Graw
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Fairfield Stones
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