Elliott to Talk Here on Freight at Remington Park
Boward Hillett will discuss New Haven road plans to ease freight congestion at local yards. The chamber of commerce grows active as congestion worsens, with transfer and staff changes promised to speed outgoing cargo and protect a $1 million powder magazine complex. Captain E Ginty’s patrol system is handed to Captain Henderson Inches as the park expands and raises guard pay.
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New Haven Road
Chamber of Commerce
Ginty
Boward Hillett
Sew Haven Road
Ellott
Bet of Commerce
New Haven
Frank T. Btaples
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
E. G. Ginty
William J. Burns International Detective’ Agency
Ilion
Nyack
N.Y
Danbury
Magazine Park
Henderson Inches
Penfield
Bridgeport
Reminston U. M. C. Co
Thoroud and
Theington U. M. C. Co
Remington-U. M. c. Co
Burns Detective Agency
Remington UB. M. C. Co
Remington-U. M. C.e
New York
Capa Ginty
Inches
Teuten
Bridgeport to Get New Railroad Stop Proposed by Local Labor
A petition signed by workers at Union Cartridge and Remington Arms urges the New Haven road to add an accommodation platform and stop serving New Haven Milford Devon Fairfield Norwalk Derby and Ansonia. The plan aims to ease commutes, boost trolley usage, and support housing growth as waves of workers seek easy access to trains. Old Bridgeport veterans recall Noble avenue station as a past stop functionality.
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Union Cartridge Co
Remington Arms & Ammunition Co
New Haven
Milford
Devon
Fairfield
Norwalk
Derby
Ansonia
New Haven Road
Bridgeport
Remington Army
Noble Avenue
Wheeler - Wilson
Pembroke Street
Tt Tr
New York
Christmas Assault Leads Husband to 60 Day Jail Term
Mrs Vincent Churchill testified in city court that her husband struck her on Christmas. Judge Frank L. Wilder sentenced him to 60 days in jail and a fine plus costs for wife beating, noting the Christmas present and New Year's penalty.
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Vincent Churchill
Broad Street
Frank L. Wilder
Tom Shevlin Dies Yale Coach of Pneumonia
Thomas I. Shevlin of Minneapolis millionaire lumberman and Yale football coach died at his home from pneumonia after contracting a cold while training Yale's squad last fall. Illness worsened last Thursday and relapsed yesterday. a Chicago specialist was summoned by telegram for urgent aid. He had returned from California where he rested after leaving Yale. Continued on Page 10.
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Minneapolis
Thomas I. Shevlin
Yale
Shevlin
Chicago
Death of Yale Coach Thomas L. Shevlin Shocks City
Yale alumnus and noted football coach Thomas L. Shevlin has died, sending shock through local college circles. He was known for visiting the city during his undergraduate days at Yale and for bringing groups of students to Bullen's restaurant where he praised the cuisine.
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Yale
Thomas L. Shevlin
Bullen’s
Fred Bullen
Lees
Shey
Milford mother accused as entombing two children in reservoir
Mrs Edward Krauss, who tossed her two sons into Milford Water Co reservoir yesterday and attempted suicide, formerly lived at Henry Street in the city. Coroner Eli Mix opened an inquest at St Peters parish house with Dr W J H Fischer and Edward Krause testifying. It was learned she had destroyed children pictures and her husband's naturalization papers before fleeing. She was in jail nearby.
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Edward Krauss
Milford Water Co
Henry Street
Milford
Eli Mix
Edward
Stamey Krause
St. Peter's Church
W. J. H. Fischer
Edward Krause
Krauses
New York Architect Plans Bridgeport Bank Building
New York architect Cass Gilbert leads plans for a new Bridgeport Savings Bank building at State and Main Streets. The one story granite edifice aims to harmonize with nearby structures and showcase architecture and sculpture, with no expense spared to render it among New England’s finest.
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Bridgeport Savings Bank
State and
Main Streets
Cass Gilbert
New York
Great Customs House
City Hall
Waterbury
Woolworth
Gilbert
New England
Chinese crew to take seaman exams under La Follette act
San Francisco December 29 Chinese members of the China liner crew are to take the able seaman examination today under the La Follette seamen act. They are the first of their race to be tested at sea, following about 2000 men of other nationalities already granted examinations.
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San Francisco
China
LaFollette
Liner carrying 300 passengers calls for help
A Greek steamer Thessaloniki with 300 aboard sent a distress call 259 miles east of New York. The coast guard cutter Seneca rushed to aid, aiming to reach the vessel in about 20 hours. The ship reported flooding in heavy seas and later renewed distress. The captain’s name was omitted in the wireless message, prompting maritime comment.
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New York
Coast Guard
Seneca
Thessaloniki
Piraeus
Greece
Pneumonia Strikes Bridgeport. Death Toll Rises
Pneumonia and grip sweep Bridgeport with multiple deaths, including Charles B. Grantham and Mary Powers. Other victims listed are Dr. James H. Kiernan, Francis P. Henaghan, Mrs. Margaret Smith, and Miss Agnes Finch. Health Officer warns of dry feet and covering sneezes as cases rise citywide.
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James H. Kiernan
Barnum Avenue
Francis P. Henaghan
Whitney Avenue
Margaret Smith
Iranistan Avenue
Agnes Finch
State Street
Bridgeport
E. A. McLellan
Philadelphia
New York
Board of Health
Two Defendants In Strike Plots Charge Give Up
New York dated December 29 report that two of eight men indicted by a Federal grand jury for conspiring to foment strikes in American munitions factories surrendered by noon. David Lamar and Jacob Taylor entered not guilty pleas and posted $5,000 bail. Taylor denied ties to Lamar or Von Rintelen and claimed minimal funds in Labor's National Peace Council. A third defendant signaled intent to surrender. Frank S. Monett arrived from Columbus, Ohio. Four warrants issued and to be sent to Washington for execution amid possible voluntary surrender.
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New York
Washington
David Lamar
Franz von Rintelen
Jacob Taylor
East Orange
N. J
Labor
National Peace Council
von Rintelen
Taylor
Lamar Land
Columbus
Frank 8. Monett
Eyenarl
Ohio
Somers Widow Receives Bulk Of Big Estate In Pro bate
George E. Somers brass industry figure leaves bulk of an estate estimated at 200000 to 250000 to his widow Fannie E. Somers and adopted daughter Jennie S. Rollins of Honolulu. The will, with three codicils, creates a 20000 trust for Rollins and specifies life use and remainder provisions for other heirs and named institutions. Executors are Fannie Somers and Judge Alfred B. Beers.
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George E. Somers
Fannie E. Somers
Jennie S. Rollins
Honolulu
Hawaii
Somers
Robert S. Hincks
Rollins
David
John W. Somers
Emma D. Somers J
Elizabeth B. Sanford
Lily M. French Taylor
Margaret V. Jaynes
Arthur D. Somers
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport Boys’ Club
M.C. A
Emma D. Somers
Rebecca H. French
Frank D. Somers
J. E. Somers
Congregational Society of Newtown
Bridgeport Boys’ Cheir
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Congregational Union Society
Congregational Sunday School Publishing Society
State
Congregational Sunday School Association
Connecticut Institute Forss the
Meeting Postponed for Eighth District Improvement Plan
The Eighth District Improvement Association meeting set for 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Elite Theatre has been postponed for one week.
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S District Improvement Association
Elite
Russians Launch New Drive to Break Austrian Lines
London dispatch reports Russian forces press on in Galicia and Besarabia aiming to divert Allied pressure in the Balkans and Asia Minor, while another wave advances on Kavan and nearby cities in Persia. The moves may influence plans against Egypt and affect Bulgaria Serbia relations and Salonika dynamics.
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Persia
Egypt
London
Russia
Bulgaria
Balkans
Asia Minor
Rumania
Greece
Kavaan
Alill
Ispahan
Townshend
Tigris
Ferdinand
Great Britain
France
Gretks
Saloniki
Fraérch
Vonges
Ambassadors Differ House As Mediator
Secretary Lansing denied published statements that Col. E M House’s visit to Europe aimed to settle disputes between Ambassador Page in London and Ambassadors Gerard and Penfield in Berlin and Vienna.
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Washington
Lansing
Europe
Col. E. M. House
Page
London
Gerard and Penfield
Berlin
Vienna
Northeast storm threatens New England coast gale winds ahead
A Washington weather bulletin warns of a northeast storm moving from Tennessee toward the northeast with increasing easterly winds likely to reach gale force. Sleet and snow cripple communications as the system tracks north over the Ohio valley, with rain from the gulf to the mid Atlantic and heavy accumulations in the east. Storm warnings cover the Atlantic coast from Key West to Eastport with no shipping damage reported.
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New York
Washington
New England
Tennessee
Louisiana
Ohio Valley
Great Lakes
Gulf
South Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Carolinas
Georgia
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Key West
Fla
Eastport
Rist Wins License Despite Southport Protests
The county commissioners granted liquor license to Christian Rist in Southport after a remonstrance hearing at Feirfield town hall. Fifteen property owners testified Grove street site suitable while opponents including Southport Improvement Association argued it harms the area and a nearby park plan. Rist previously held a Water street saloon but lost renewal when a superior court judge overruled the prior decision.
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Christian Rist
Southport
Feirfield
Rist
Grove Street Local ii
H. B. Sherwood
F. A. R. Adams
James Ells
Paul Shoert
Southport Improvement Association
Frederick
Hospitals Raise Price of Caring For City's Poor
The board of charities seeks a weekly increase to $6 for poor care at two city hospitals, up from $5, to cover higher drug costs. Hospitals have long run deficits as care is provided primarily for the sick without regard to compensation, and the rise matches a statewide trend to limit growing deficits.
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Board of Charities
Board of Apportionment
Ledyard Denies Complicity In Conspiracy Trial
New York December 29 Lewis Camp Ledyard former New Haven railroad director testifies in his own defense denying any knowledge of a board led plan to monopolize commerce He insists he did not participate or feel influenced by any such conspiracy and answers cross examination firmly.
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New York
Lewis Camp Ledyard
New Haven Railroad
New Haven Board
Ito
Commerce
United States
Ledyard
de Lancey Nicoll
Swackler
Osborne Bail Offer Shocks Sing Sing Case
Thomas Mott Osborne warden of Sing Sing arrived in White Plains with attorney and offered 2000 bail to answer grand jury indictments. Bail posted by Robert and Brewster of Mount Kisco with potential to increase to 1.06 million. Albany reports George W. Eichroy to succeed Osborne as warden pending a decision.
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White Plains
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
Westchester County Grand Jury
Robert & Brewster
Mount Kisco
Brewster
Albany
George W. Ehirch
Wey
Columbia Law School
Whitman
Thomas Mott ‘Osborne
Sing Sing Prison
Steel Co to Offer Stock to Employee New York
The U S Steel Corporation announced that it will offer to its employees in 1916 under the profit sharing plan 35,000 shares of common stock at 85. There was no offer last year due to adverse business conditions, but in 1914 employees could subscribe to preferred at 105 and common at 67.
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New York
U. S. Steel Corporation
WAH
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Remington Park
Committee of Commerce
Eare
Eescopes
Boston
Manchester
Nashua
Lowell
Lawrence
Tom’ Shevlin
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Revenue Cutter
Charles B. Grantham
Stratfield Road
Mary Powers
John Powers
James Street
Lamar
Peace Council
Galician
House
Southporters
Osborn
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