Zelaya defends Nicaragua policy amid biased reports
Mexico City dispatch reports Jose Zelaya denouncing biased made to order crime stories and asserting US meddling in Nicaragua. He says he paid a $50,000 emergency claim from his own funds and dismisses claims of murdered marines as unfounded while warning of plots behind the scenes. He notes Washington officials ignored Creel’s representations.
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Pecal
United Press
Jmexico
Central America
Jose Santo
Knox
Glents
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Washington
United States
Julesraguan
Ashington
State Department
Creel
Mexico
de la Barra
Toteyree
Banker Humphrey of Litchfield Dies of Typhoid
Frank H. Hom, about 45, cashier at the National Bank of Litchfield for 12 years, died at his home in Redgay after a weeks illness with typhoid. He was a member of local social and business circles and was vouched for as a trusted community figure. He leaves a widow and three children, with a remaining dependent son still in school.
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United Press
Frank H. Hom
Cas Wational Bank of
Litchfield
Redgay
Ty- Searey
Toca Social and Business
Sur
Notices of Funeral and Invitations in Connecticut and Maine
Community notices invite attendance at funeral services and church processions for multiple individuals. Items list names Frederica Moore Lyons Hickson Brinsmade Hawley and others, with dates in late December 1909 and early January 1910, locations including Nichols Conn Middletown and Park Cemetery, and prayers and burial details.
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Meschurch
Park Cemetery
Togus
Maine
Frank D. Brinsmade
Hawiggy
Gariors - Hawley
Ot & Rey
Congressman's Stamford plans outlined at banquet speech
Congressman E. Hill spoke at the Stamford Yacht Club banquet, outlining a possible public building appropriation for Stamford and a harbor grant. He endorsed no federal income tax in peacetime and criticized waterways funding, while recounting impressions from a Mexico trip. He urged support for a Norwalk request for a federal building and noted twin cities' lack of assurance on agreement.
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E. Hill
Manufacturers’ Association
Stamford Yacht Club
Hill
Stamford
Hil
Passac Town
Mexico
Hull
Norwak
Fire at Riverside home of author Steffens
A fire damaged the Riverside residence of Lincoln Steffens in Connecticut this morning. Officials say the blaze started in the chimney and burned floor timbers before the Mianus Fire Company extinguished it, causing about $300 in damage.
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Steffens
Riverside
United
Conn
Wari
Lincoln Steffens
Arbitration Ended Switchmen Strike Under Law
Government officials apply mediation and arbitration law authored by J Erdman to resolve the inter state switchmen dispute. Three arbitrators chosen by employer labor and a majority of workers review grievances. Final award filed in court within 90 days and enforceable by decree. Arbitration controls for one year with 30 days notice required for changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con- Co
J. Erdman
Pennzyl- Fanta
McKinley
Ciiker
Austen
Ortonese
United States Circuit Court of the District
Motorman Beats Passenger Aboard Moving Car
At about 12 30 this morning Samuel Katz of Central Avenue warned passengers that the car barns car was speeding and the motorman did not know his business. A fellow passenger warned the motorman who then beat Katz, dragged him to the deck and threw him off as the car rolled on. The Connecticut Company is facing possible suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Katz
Central Avenue
Katz
Office of Attorney
Eee Ae
Connecticut Company
Silk Stockings for Blondess None for His Little Boy
Mrs. Cora L. Karr of Stamford testified in Superior Court that her husband EB Karr, son of a Stamford truckman, deserted her though he bought silk stockings for blondes. The court did not grant a divorce due to vague dates of separation, requiring at least three years apart.
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Cora L. Karr
Stamford
George W. Wheeler
Karr
Theotore Sanford
Cones Wheeler
A ‘Aivoroa
Ford
James J. Turney
Danbury
Denese
Mra. Sn
Ordtin
Deeres
Meriden Organist Joins St John’s Episcopal Church
Robert A H Ike organist and choir director at St Andrew's Meriden resigns to take a similar post at St. John's Episcopal in the city. Clarke has led St Andrew's for fifteen years and also directs Derby and Westerly public school music programs. He succeeds W Twad who left St. John's two weeks ago for a Philadelphia Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. H. Ike
St.Andrew's Episcopal Church
Meriden
St. John's Episcopal Church
Clarke
St Andrew’s Church
Derby
Westerly
Plice
W. Twadae
St. John's Church
Philadelphia Baptist Church
Bill Neuman Elephant Trainer Dies at Bath
William Neuman famed as America's first elephant trainer and longtime chief of P. T. Barnum training corps, died early Wednesday and was buried at the Soldiers' Home in Bath. A Civil War veteran, he helped launch the Barnum and Batley shows and traveled with major wagon circuses. He was a member of I O O F in his city.
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William Neuman
America
Bath
Neuman
P. T. Barnum
Barnum & Batley
Europe
H. Harris Lodge
Two Railroad Wrecks Kill and Injure Many
A double railroad wreck leaves dead fireman Liniger buried, flames consume cars, and a tourist sleeper yields two recovered bodies. More than twenty seriously hurt, with fears of further burns under wreckage as a Kansas City wrecking crew fights the fire and resists trapped passengers.
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Pare 1
Liniger
Kansas City
Bride Seeks Divorce After Short Marriage
Pretty India G. Barnatt Seaman a saleslady at Grant's department store seeks separation claiming intolerable cruelty from Walter H. Seaman whom she married Sept 9. Papers filed in Superior court today by DeForest and Klein. Another local woman Alice R. Lockwood Baker also seeks separation from her husband By Baker now resident of Los An-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretty India G. Barnatt Seaman
W. T. Grant
Main Street
Inez
Walter H. Seaman
Superior Court
DeForest & Klein
Alice R. Lockwood Baker
Baker
Los An
Elks Observe Watch Night At Bridgeport Lodge
Bridgeport lodge of Elks observes Watch Night with decor, a large orchestra, and a festive collation. Only Elks admitted. a strict rule for guests tomorrow. Monday plans include a delegation to Waterbury for lodge room dedication with a 6:45 departure and midnight return.
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Bridgeport Lodge
Elks
Aatiers
Waterbury
Waterbury Lodge
Portal Aimascram Athena Taleiali Mist
Quiet wedding of Hart and Ahn shocks few friends
Hubert W. Hart manager of the M Sonnenberg Piano Co and Miss Mary Winnifred Ahn superintendent of the Nurses at Bridgeport hospital were quietly married in New York City today. Only intimate friends knew their plans and the couple will reside on Golden Hill street after a honeymoon in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert W. Hart
M. Sonnenberg Piano Co
Mary
Winnifred Ahn
Bridgeport Hospital
New York City
Miss Ahn
Golden Hill Street
Garbage Plant Not Big Enough to Do the Work
A city budgeting dispute centers on the garbage plant in Pridgeport. Owners defend profitability and urge an expert audit from Cleveland as city plans to buy. They cite prior losses and insist the plant is the best disposal option despite threats from injunctions.
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Ober
Severance
Pridgeport
Hartford
Ting
Cleveland
Connecticut
Miss Ruth Sanford to Wed Lieut AbeLe in Bridgeport
Miss Ruth Sanford daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Sanford of 129 Washington Ave will marry Lieut Charles A Abele U S N at 3 30 pm tomorrow The ceremony will take place at the bride’s home with a dinner this evening for the bridal party The couple are to be joined by ushers and bridesmaids from local and nearby towns The bride is a Bridgeport High School graduate class of 1906 Barnum prize winner and Alpha Alpha sorority member with editing duties at the school monthly press
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Ruth Sanford
George H. Sanford
Washington Avenue
Orrow
Charles A. Abele
U. S&s. Navy
American & British Mfg. Co
Grace Sanford
Catherine Calhoun
Ruth Sterlin
Bessie Libbey
Abigail A. Roberts
Albany
Clarence Arthur Abele
Geo Abele
Quincy
Mass
John Blackburn
Boston
Osborn Day
New Haven
Albert Merritt
Bridgeport
Ebenezer Hill
South Norwalk
Miss Sanford
Bridgeport High School
Girl's Decent
Jail sentences for Con Lewis and Phil Warner
Connie Lewis and Philip Warner entertained late visitors with a cornice walk above the Meigs building. After a quarrel in a club, Lewis struck Warner with a chair leaving a two inch gash. Warner received 15 days in jail. Lewis the same plus a 15 dollar fine and costs. Both appealed bonds set at 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie" Lewis
Philip Warner
Meigs
Lewis
Warner
The
Ucustace
Bridgeport Semere
Mother and Four Sons Arrested for Theft
Mrs. Stanislawka Stramowka and four sons including Frank and Bennett 12 and 14 were charged with theft in a city court. Police say they stole potatoes condensed milk shoe polish corn and fruit from freight cars. items found at the Stramowka home. Railroad detectives aided the arrest as the family faces trial tomorrow.
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Stanislawka Stramowka
Ty Street
N. Y
Frank and
Bennett
William Katkouski
Railroad Avenue
William Chattuck
Main Street
Stramowka
Katkouski
Stramkowka
Ten Hour Work Day Granted to Lehigh Valley Conductors
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces an agreement with conductors setting a 10 hour work day for the year 1910, reducing monthly overtime by about 60 hours while preserving the current wage scale. The change aligns with other regional railroads and follows a prior agreement with engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Labien Valley Railroad Company
White sale offers wide savings on muslin underwear and linens
The notice touts White sale discounts on muslin underwear with low prices and attractive styles. Embroideries, towels, sheets, and bleached muslin are sold at reduced rates, urging readers to buy now to profit from the opportunity.
Overcoats For Young Men At Ten Dollars
A basement sale features overcoats for young men priced at $10. Made of good fabric by skilled tailors, with serge linings and durable finish. Available in regular and motor styles with neck-close buttons, sizes 31 to 38, in plain or fancy mixtures.
Double-service winter suits for boys at $3.50 now
Full of the qualities that have won favor for the family these Double-service suits for winter are eager to keep some doy warm and comfortable no matter how chilly the breezes. All-wool solid weave cloth, two pairs of trousers with full lining for warmth and durability. Sizes 6 to 17, front basement Boys' Shop.
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Boys’ Shop
Warmth Men Underwear and Nightwear Blends Offer Heavy Comfort
Three fourths wool weight makes warmth heavy yet sturdy. Gray color woven to fit without binding at $1. Pajamas in fancy domet flannel ideal for winter sleep, striped in patterns, trimmed and well sewn at $1. Men's striped domet flannel shirts cut full and sturdy at 1c. Women's black stockings knitted from worn yarn, ankle length, protective for cold at $1. Stockings cashmere cotton with fleece lining for women, pure dye 25c. Gloves knit with silk or fleece lining in black, all sizes 50c and 25c.
Fur-trimmed boys coats on sale at four dollars
Fragments describe fur trimmed coats for boys aged 3 to 10 sold at five dollars in stores. A discount to four dollars is advertised with options in gray or navy, fur cuffs and fur collar, well finished and lined.
Open House at Machinists Club Tomorrow
The Machinists Club on Wall Street invites all city machinists and Lodges Nos. 30 and 147 to visit the club tomorrow New Year’s Day. The central city rooms are open to members at all hours and free to eligible users as the unions seek a dedicated home for both lodges and the Machinists' Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machinists’ Club
Wall Street
Machinists’ Union
I. A. of M
Local Eagles to Install New Officers Next Thursday
Bridscroft aerie F E members await a big turnout for the first local installation of officers and a social session. Retiring officers will open the meeting and oversee the installation before turning over duties. Entertaining local and visiting talent is planned along with a varied social program. Attorney and Mrs C Stewart Cafe field spend New Years week in New York City visiting the Knickerbocker.
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Bridscroft Serie
F.E
Aerie
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Bill Neuman
Antlers
John Ljungberg
Seaview Avenue
Ljungberg
Challenge Cutlery Co
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Abele
Con’ Lewis
Phil Warner
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Eagles
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