Train Cleaves Bakers Wagon Killing Driver
Max Davidowitz, a laborer living at 26 Burroughs Street, died instantly when his bakery wagon was struck by a special work train at the North Avenue crossing. The crash tore the wagon and left the horse uninjured. the crossing gates were not operated before 6:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Davidowitz
Actien
North Avenue
Berkshire Division
Jacob
T Hochhelser
Davidowitz
Burroughs Street
Hochheiser
Broke Street
Man's Grocery
Lindley & Stone's
Scott
Noonan
Rourke & Rourke
Bills Introduced by Bridgeporters in Senate
Hartford February 1 By request Sene for McMnell Bridgeport introduced two excise bills One requires liquor seized in raids to go to the State for enargers and court transfer of the liquor The other closes Christmas and electage saloons and a bill for suppression of giant and farce Paddock asks Governor to appoint species commission to study rates and life in CT companies Hartistt officials to be paid salaries only Orgins officials salaries to be set later Dr Ozborn requests charter amendment to raise Bridgeport health officer salary to 3000 Bent seeks 25090 for St Vincent's hospital for two fiscal years ending Sept 30 1913
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
McMnell
Bridgeport
Senate
McNeil
Ozborn
Board of Health of
Bent
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Pullman May Get Carter's Assistancy
A rumor among legal circles and court officials says John 8. Pullman will succeed Galen A. Carter of Stamford as Assistant State's Attorney. Carter was named by the late Samuel Fessenden, his former law partner. Judge Pullman is partner of Senator Stiles Judson, the State's Attorney. The office pays $1,000 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Pullman
Galen A. Carter
Stamford
Carter
Samuel Fessenden
Pullman
Stiles Judson
Supreme Court Judge Rogers Dies After Fall
Special from United Press reports Watertown New York February 1 Judge Watson M Rogers presiding over Albert and Patrick and Abe Hummell trials died at his home after a fall causing brain concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Watertown
N. Y
Supreme Court
Watson M. Rogers
Albert &. Patrick
Abe Hummell
Mulvihill Endorsed At Joint Meeting For County Post
Hartford February 1 Democratic and Republican lawmakers held a joint meeting at the Capitol endorsing ex Mayor Denis Mulvihill for Fairfield County county commissioner. The vote stood 19 to 12 with GOP objections about the propriety of the move. House action is expected next Tuesday as all county commissioner contests are set for the order of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Hartford
Denis Mulvihill
Capitol
Charles H. Peck
Stratford
General Assembly
Paddock and
McNeil
Bridgeport
Bent and
Meltzer
Gorman
Danbury
Peck and Bradley
Redding
Mulvihill
Fairfield County
Lester C.peck
Mulvihili
House
At Belmont to Return by Local Amateurs at Jackson's Theatre
The amateur company that staged At Belmont will remount the show at Jackson's Theatre soon. Producers E J Madigan James A Mahoney and George P Finklestone plan to present the piece again after strong audience demand. A meeting at Ellis hall Friday will decide the troupe’s course, following two prior performances when another night was urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Jackson's
Messrs. E. J. Madigan
James A. Mahoney
George P. Finklestone
Ellis’ Hall
Paul Rainey Begins Three Year Africa Hunting Trip
Paul J. Rainey of Cleveland sails from New York aboard the Mauretania for a three year expedition in Africa India Borneo and the Malay Archipelago. He brings an extensive hunting outfit and 100000 feet of film to document scenes. He is joined by Dr M E Johnston John C Hemmet Edward Shelley and William Black and plans to meet F C Selous in London before entering Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Paul J. Rainey
Cleveland, O
Arctic
Africa
India
Borneo
Malay Archipelago
Rainey
Mauretania
Hae
M. E. Johnston
John C. Hemmet
Edward Shelley
William Black
F. C. Selous
Colonel Roosevelt
London
Selous
Fasnamage
Meltzer bill covers eight year period
Representative Joshua Meltzer introduces a Workingmen's Compensation act in the House. The measure mistakenly described as eight weeks should be eight years, offering half salary payments for total incapacity up to eight years. Lawyers favor the plan, expecting strong General Assembly support. The bill covers injuries even without fault and allows employees to still sue if they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Meltzer
Bridgeport
Meltser
Rep. Meltzer
Registering of Lobbyists to Be Compelled
Hartford Feb 1 Senator Stiles Judson of Stratford was very busy at the State library today examining the Massachusetts bill for a registration of hobbyist callers. Judson studies the question with the aim of introducing a similar bill in the Connecticut Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Stiles Judson
Stratford
State Library
Massachusetts
Judsons
Bridgeport seeks $300000 bonds for new high school
Bridgeport officials press a state bill authorizing the city to issue 300000 dollars in bonds to finance a new high school. The funds may be used to purchase land and construct a new building or to remodel the existing high school. Representative Bent of Bridgeport introduced the measure in the House at Hartford on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Bridgeport Board of Education
Bent of
Bridgeport
Will Set a Date for Hearing on Compensation
Hartford Feb 1 The Judiciary committee extended an invitation to the committee on Labor to meet next Tuesday afternoon to consider the compensation bills before this session of the Legislature A public hearing date is likely to be assigned at the joint meeting with all bills being considered together
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Labor
Redding Wives Ask for Divorces
Three couples from Redding file divorce suits in Superior Court. Elia Whittaker seeks divorce and name change after her husband Louis Knapp deserted her on Christmas Day 1906. Mary Peterson seeks divorce on habitual intemperance grounds and custody of their child. Nicolo Albonizo seeks separation while Janovini Albonizo of Stamford alleges misconduct with Phillip Nastasio. custody is requested by the father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Elia Whittaker
Louis Knapp
Mary Peterson
Peter Peterson
Nicolo Albonizo
Stamford
Janovini Albonizo
Phillip Nastasio
Initiative and referendum move gains state support
Connecticut considers adopting direct legislative tools modeled on Oklahoma. Senator Archibald McNeil Jr introduces a constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum, while Bridgeport Representative W W Bent proposes charter and debt amendment safeguards. Governors and senators nationwide back expanded people’s power, promising nonpartisan reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut
United States
General Assembly
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Senate
Oklahoma
McNeil
House
W. W. Bent
Bridgeport
Wnter
Oregon
Foss
Massachusetts
Foss. McGovern
Wisconsin
Stubbs
Kansas
Osborn
Michigan
Johnson
California
Republican Progressive League
Studebaker Group Formed to Take Over Key Plants
Big Auto Corporation in New York announces a new Studebaker backed entity to absorb the Studebaker wagon plant in South Bend Indiana and the E M F Detroit automobile plant. Kleinwort Sons Goldman Sachs and Lehman Brothers fund 13.5 million dollars of 7 percent preferred stock. Control to remain with Studebakers via common stock ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Studebaker Corporation
Studebakers
South Bend
Ind
Detroit
E. M. F. Company
Kleinwort Sons & Co
London
Goldman Sachs & Coo
Lehman Brothers
Dead woman's missing mate fled in fear
Police conclude Pietro Callandrno fled city to hide his relationship with Josie Miller a 30 year old Russian woman found dying in St. Vincent's Hospital. Medical Examiner Downs ruled death from a hair tonic poison mix after autopsy while stomach analysis awaited. Pietro pawned the woman's locket, planned to return to New York with her proceeds. uncle Stefan Bayus disclosed the life story and ties to New York.
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Callandrno Pietri
St. Vincent's Hospital
Saree
Downs
Pietro
New York City
107Th Street
New York
E. 84 Street
Stefan Bayus
Bridgeport
Josie Miller
Russia
Scranton
Tarrytown
Main Street
Rourke & Rourke
Hotel men seek Sunday liquor sales with meals legalization
Connecticut hotel owners met in New Haven to discuss legislation affecting hotels and the possible introduction of measures in Hartford this year. They aim to legalize sale of liquor at hotels on Sundays with meals, noting many first class hotels already practice it. Other hotel measures may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New Haven
Hartford
Reciprocity Denounced by Montreal Board of Trade
The Montreal board of trade votes 60 to 44 against the proposed reciprocal trade agreement with the United States. The resolution urges Canadians to resist any change to Canada's trade policy, warning it could endanger prosperity and threaten Canada’s status within the British Empire and risk a wedge toward separation from the Mother Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Montreal Board of Trade
United States
Canada
Three Collectors of Poll Tax Named by Mayor Buckingham
Mayor Buckingham announced the appointment of John Kemple Patrick Cuddy and James Holt Jr to collect the personal tax for four years at 1450 yearly. They will receive about 10 percent of city personal tax receipts of 46000 and must file daily returns to the treasurer. They must post a 5000 bond and work under mayoral and auditor restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
John Kemple
Patrick Cuddy
James Holt, Jr
Sunnys
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Order of Eagles
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Aldermen
A& Man
Drunken pistol incident near Mayor Buckingham’s home
A drunken shoemaker and accomplices fired shots near Mayor Edward T. Buckingham’s Main street area. The mayor restrained a suspect fleeing the scene and helped police later arrest Tony Da Crosta at 29 Charles street after a brawl with gunfire.
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Edward T. Buckingham
Main Street
Wheeler Avenue
Buckingham
Mayor Buckingham
Tom Thumb Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Charles Street
Tony da Crosta
da Crosta
DaCrosta
Ton
DacCrosta
FOR SALE Automobiles Builders Equipment and More
Unclassified items list a Ford? style automobile and building equipment at 236 Middle as well as various ads including wanted bookkeeper with manufacturing experience, millinery apprentices needed at E H Dillon Co 1105 Main St, and a notice about relocating Dr A Bernstein to 432 State St. Also mentions foods, picture framing, and a Terry Farms offer with descriptive booklet. Includes a Seaside Circle meeting notice for February 24 at Foresters Hall and officer election details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main St. Abilsto
Seaside Circle
No. 583
Foresters’ Hall
A. Cullen
Mes
Fr Coleman Sues Over Old Fairfield Mortgage Note
Rev Thomas J Coleman retired pastor of St Thomas church Fairfield has filed foreclosure in Superior Court against Ellen E James H John J and Mary A Farrell of Fairfield. He alleges three unpaid notes total 164? 00 and a 1127 mortgage were transferred to him from the Beers and Maria Farrell and remain unsatisfied with defendants in possession of the property. Also notes the ill health of Walter L Moss and his operation at Bridgeport hospital with uncertain outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Coleman
St. Thomas’ Church
Fairfield
Brooklyn
Ellen E
Jamesh
John J
Mary A. Farrell
James
Maria Farrell
Southport Savings Bank
Royal 8
Emma Beers
Father Coleman
The
Savings Bank
Beers
Marie Farrell
Walter L. Moss
Liberty Street
Bridgeport
Moss
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Berkshire
Max Davowitz
Job
Rogers
Paul Rainey
Judson
Judiciary and Labor
Big Auto Corporation
Ifdy
Mr. Buckingham
P. O
State St
Dr. A. Bernstein
A&td*a
J. F. Welsh
Bommes & Biltz
Pratyt’s
Fairfield’ Ave
Main St
Straxseia Building
Fresia! Daily
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
Old Homestead
E. Main
Walter Sts
Golden Hill St
Frank W. Hurd
Washington Ave
Pritz Grtmann
Wal
Mark Need
Fairfield Ave
Water St
McPadden
M. Schaefer N
Weiner Beer
M. McPadden
Terry Farms
Newfield
FR. Coleman
L. Moss
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