Notice of Divorces and Custody Petitions in Bridgeport
The Fairfield County Superior Court in Bridgeport issues orders of notice for divorce and child custody cases involving Annie C Wilson and Genev a E Pride. Absent defendants Charles F Wilson and Charles A Plude are noted as unknown, with publication of the pendency in Bridgeport Farmer. Also mentions high tensions with Danish West Indies, and militia mobilization prompt at dances.
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Bridgeport
A. D
Annie C. Wilson
Irving ‘Wilson
Kenneth Wilson
Charles F. Wilson
Bridgeport Farmer
WM. T. Haviland
Fairfield County
Geneva E. Pride
Clifford Plide
Charles A. Plude
Superior Court
Mexican rivals close in on Carranza from all sides
Washington frets over the Mexican crisis as Villa expands control across Chihuahua south of Pershing, Durango, and parts of Coahuila, aided by eastern and southern sympathizers. Diaz’s Robles faction gathers in Puebla and Oaxaca, Zapata dominates near Mexico City, signaling a possible northward push and broader split of power.
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Carranza
Villa
Diaz
Zapata
Washington
Carrizal
Wilson
Mexico
Chihuahua
General Pershing
Durango
Coahuila
Texas
Felix Diaz
Robles
Puebla
Oaxaca
Nal
Morelos
Mexico City
Charities Board to Probe Neglect Charges
The charities board will investigate neglect claims linked to the death of Youngs, a Spanish American War veteran said to have fallen into poverty. He reportedly sought hospital aid after midnight Saturday with four ambulance requests ignored, prompting officials to promise a thorough inquiry into care and “no tolerance” for such neglect.
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Youngs
Charities Board
Water Street
Behrens
Ioay Board
New York Broker Divorced By Noroton Wife In Intemperance Case
In civil court Judge Bennett granted divorce to John V Meehan a New York broker on grounds of intemperance. Geoise Bissett Meehan of Noroton testified to his drinking and loss of clientele. Wife Mary Sabol, maiden Pugile, also seeks divorce from George Sabol for desertion in 1903. A stray note mentions New Year resolutions and Wall Street expectations regarding the President's note talks.
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John V. Meehan
New York
Geoise Bissett Meehan
Noroton
Civil Superior Court
Meehan
Helen Drummond
M. J. Drummond
Bennett
Mary Sabol
George Sabol
Warner Bros
Sabol
Mary Pugile
Former cobbler dies after train of misfortune
John Marx a bridge tender at Yellow Mills bridge and former cobbler, died of pneumonia at St. Vincent's hospital after injuries from an automobile crash Dec 18. He had two broken legs, earlier leg amputation, and financial hardship. Hunt, driver of the other car, faces continued case for damages. Marx leaves a widow and four children.
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John Marx
Yellow Mill ‘Bridge
St. Vincent's Hospital
Marx
Yellow Mills Bridge
Edgar Hunt
Garden and Vine Streets
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Hunt
Mr. Marx
Germany
St. Joseph's Church
Maria Marx
John
Carl
Rudolph
Joseph
Commercial Street
Thomas C. Coughlin
Edglar Hunt
Civil Superior Court
Abandoned Runabout Found Near Catherine Street
Police seek owner of a runabout found abandoned last night at Catherine Street and Washington Avenue. It bears Connecticut plate 47336 with no visible registration. last issued book lacks the number. Reporter’s name withheld. many readers may rush to buy extra copies before stock runs out.
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Catherine Street
Washington Avenue
Connecticut
Broad Street Lodger Loses Jewelry in Theft
Robert Sweet of 871 Broad Street reported his room ransacked during last night’s absence. A $50 diamond ring, a $50 diamond pin, a gold chain with a $5 piece, and a gold handled knife were taken from a bureau drawer. Police seek the thief.
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Robert Sweet
Broad Street
Waiter in Worcester Theft Case Returned to Trial
George Carruthers, an employee of the Algonquin lunch room, disappeared with $250 sent to a bank to deposit. He was arrested yesterday in Worcester, Massachusetts, on a charge of theft. Held in bond of $1,000 for the superior court.
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George Carruthers
Algonquin Lunch Room
Pwner
Worcester
Mass
Superior Court
Hold Barge Captain Held In Bonds Of $1 000
Jacob Shepp the barge captain was held in bonds of $1 000 on assault charges after a fight aboard a coal barge. Christopher Olsen injured and hospitalized at Bridgeport hospital rest is expected to recover. McNeil and his workers accuses Shepp of boarding the barge and attempting to tow it to MecNeil's docks after disputed ownership papers.
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Jacob Shepp
Roderick McNeil
Shepp
Christopher Olsen
East Main Street
Bridgeport Hospital
McNeil
MecNeil
Connecticut Co. Power House
Mail mixups burden Bridgeport clerks during holiday week
During December 18 to 25 Bridgeport post office logged 18557 misdirected or inadequately addressed letters and 1200 parcel shipments. Many addressed only to Bridgeport Conn and the rest are being reduced by diligent clerks under Postmaster Greene. Also 38 letters arrived with short postage and 205 residents changed addresses. Within the city Ottawa sent 33 million dollars to J P Morgan and Co.
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Bridgesport
Bridgeport
Conn
Greene
Bond Issue To Cover Deficit In 1918 Budget
President Wilson, with Congress leaders, tentatively agrees on a bond issue to meet part of the 1918 deficit of about 180 million dollars. Treasury plans include Panama bonds at 3 percent, with other revenue ideas like income and inheritance taxes and import taxes.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
McAdoo
Treasury
Obituary for Anthony Regan of 195 Jones Avenue
Anthony Regan died last night at St. Vincent's Hospital. Born in Ireland about 50 years ago, he is survived by his widow two daughters Mary Catherine Julia and Mrs Edward Foster his son Thomas a stepson Patrick Cosgrove three sisters Mrs Sarah Fenton Mrs Nora Tully and Mrs Patrick Lillis.
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Anthony Regan
Jones Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mr. Regan
Ireland
Mary
Catherine
Julia
Edward Foster
Thomas
Patrick Cosgrove
Sarah Fenton
Nora Tully
Patrick Lillis
Brief News Notes From A Curious Corner
A collection of wry observations on beliefs about Santa Claus letters to soldiers and patriotism, plus notes on government raises and a post office joke. Mentions Pumpkin Corners Huckleberry Corners and Turkish tobacco amid light political commentary and holiday reflections.
Mines Under the Farms in Northwestern Illinois
The article notes that in northwestern Illinois corn oats and hay are farmed above ground while lead and zinc are mined below. Hundreds work in zinc and lead mines, mostly 100 to 200 feet deep, with lead exports totaling about 100 million dollars and zinc exports around 10 million since 1860. Prospecting continues.
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Illinois
Argonaut
Test of Wealth and Love On the Island Salt Mountain
A New York Times tone vignette shows an heiress challenging a penniless suitor who proclaims money means nothing. The scene contrasts wealth and desire with a witty salt mountain spectacle in Santo Domingo and a humorous train station exchange. A flirtatious banter ends with abrupt, playful lines.
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Abe
New York Times
Santo Domingo
It May Be So Willie Why Is a Wife Called Her Husbands
A humorous New York Times observation notes that a wife is called her husband’s better half, a quip about marital roles and earnings, with a playful reference to unequal salary shares.
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Willie
Crabshaw
New York Times
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Norman
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Slattery Bros
Wood Ave
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M. W. Jennings
M. B. Loller
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Gideon E. Hall
Devon
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SS F. Wilson
Geneva
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