Girls tell why they ran away to Bridgeport
A family shelter in New York is described for two teenage girls who fled a harsh home life. A kindly aunt housed them and provided clothing while they sought work in factories. Police questioned their guardianship, urging parental return or continued supervision to prevent reentry to dangerous environments amid a broader state snowstorm impact in Nebraska.
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Bridgeport
Ninth Avenue
Simpson-Crawford ‘Co
Clara
New York City
Anne
New York
Anna
Steer
31 Year Old Heads New York City Detective Bureau
New York chooses 31 year old J Robert Rubin to lead the citys detective bureau the nations largest police force Rubin a Syracuse graduate and former deputy assistant district attorney succeeds Charles Becker Becomes head at age 31 with a long record in important cases and public service Rubin is married to Miss Hitchcock of Syracuse and they have one child His father in law serves as public safety commissioner in Syracuse
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New ‘York
Wav
Mitchel
McKay
Charles S. Whitman
Orge & Dougherty
Robert Rubin
Sxe
New York
United States
Rubin
Hebropag Ae
Charles Becker A
Sam
Beene
Ana
Schepps
New York City
R. Buckner
Sommites
Syracuse University
Syracuse Law School
Hornblow
Miller & Potter
Whitman
Hitchcock
Syracuse
U. S. Bluejackets In Thick Of Cape Haitien Trouble
Rioting and pillaging erupted in Cape Haitien prompting Commander Bostwick to land 80 sailors from the Nashville to safeguard Americans and foreign residents. The action followed a request from foreign consuls as Port au Prince braces for rebel advances and a fragile provisional government struggles to hold.
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Washington
Cape Haitien
Bostwick
Nashville
Daytimar Theodore
Gonaiveg
Zamor
Russell
South Carolina
Port Aud Prince
Port Au Prince
Port-au Prince
Ansonia Girl Dies From Burns At Griffin Hospital
A six year old colored girl, daughter of Mrs Mollie Coleman, died at Griffin Hospital this morning from burns suffered when her dress caught fire while attempting to jump a bonfire in Meadow street yard. Her clothing was burned off except for shoes and stockings before firefighters could extinguish the blaze. The mother was away at work in a laundry when the accident happened.
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Ansonia
Griffin Hospital
Mollie Coleman
Meadow Street
Morrissey Named Next Head of Local Charity Dept
Alexander Morrissey, investigator of charities, is poised to lead the local charity department, replacing Fred R. Johnson. Board split over appointing an outside candidate ends with support for a local appointee, citing Morrissey’s practical experience and knowledge of local conditions. Next board meeting is set for February 16.
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Alexander Morrissey
Charities
Fred R. Johnson
Board of Charities
Johnson
Ome Sioners
Morrtssey
F. W. Behrens
Henry Harris
Matthew’ Judge
John. MacLaren Richardson
Judge
Woard
Twelve Places Named for New Banking System
Washington memo reports twelve cities named for the Federal Reserve Bank system under the Currency Law. Washington heads one district, with others including New York, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis, San Francisco, Atlanta, and more, listing surplus and capital figures for National Banks and regional banks.
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Washington
Washington Clearing House Association
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Organization Committee
New York
National
Chicago
San Francisco
Atlanta
Denver
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Minneapolis
Wilson to press button for Tilden memorial
President Wilson has assurance from Herman Ridder that he will press the button in Washington to unveil Samuel J. Tilden's portrait at Carnegie Hall Tuesday night. A three day commemoration begins Sunday with services at Tilden's grave in New London. Legislative concurrent resolutions and Carnegie Hall exercises follow with speakers Mayor Mitchel Governor Baldwin and Governor Blease.
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New Ere
Herman Ridder
Tilden Memorial Seminenion
Wilson
Washington
Samuel J. Tilden
Carnegie Hall
Tilden
New London
Mitchel
Baldwin
Connecticut
Blease
South Carolina
Nantucket's Captain to Stand Trial for Negligence
Captain Betty of the Merchants and Miners' steamship Nantucket faces negligence charges before the board of inspectors of the United States Steamboat Service in Philadelphia. The Monroe-Nantucket disaster, which caused forty deaths, prompted the action after a U.S. inspectors investigation led by EB Tapley and E. O. Bray. Secretary Redfield is named in the suit following the inquiry.
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Washington
Betty
Merchants and Miners
Nantucket
Old Dominion Line
Monroe
United States Steamboat Service
Phadelphia
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Monroe-Nantucket
United States
Norfo
Eb, Tapley
E. O W. Bray
Berry
Mellen Declines to Attend Hearings on Road Expenses
Charles S. Mellen former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co declines to appear at Public Service Commission hearings on publicity expenses citing inability to leave Connecticut where he faces manslaughter trial. He offers to answer written questions. Timothy E. Byrnes also cites prior West engagements delaying return.
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Boston
Charles S. Mellen
New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
Public Service,Commission
Connecticut
Lette
Mellen
Timothy E. Byrnes
California
Ellicott
New Haven
Arthur D. Hill
M. K. Dugan
Dugan
Mr. Mellen
Byrnes
J. O. Wardwell
H.m.knownes
Old age romance ends in elopement of 88-year groom
Winfred H. Nettleton of Bristol Connecticut, 88, wed 68-year-old secretary Mrs. Mary Kelsey Baldwin in Hartford. He laughingly said they eloped, fooling Baldwin's disapproving niece. The couple planned a Florida moon, and Nettleton had known his bride all her life but only persuaded her to marry yesterday.
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New York
Winfred H. Nettleton
Bristol
Conn
Hartford
Mary Kelsey Baldwin
Nettleton
Judge Grants Sale of Uncollected Debts in Plaster Co Receivership
A motion to sell the uncollected debts and outstanding claims of the Connecticut Flexible Plaster Co. was approved by Judge Curtis in the superior court. Attorney J. A. Marr represented Louis Neuberger, who initiated the receivership proceedings against the company.
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Connecticut Fiexible Plaster Co
Curtis
J. A. Marr
Louis Neuberger
Righ Mexican Heir Reduced to Frugal Farm Life in Pasadena
Special to The Farmer from El Paso reports Alberto Terrazas, once among Mexico's wealthiest families with a fortune estimated up to 40 million, living on a small Pasadena farm. Ongoing Mexican unrest and ransom demands have emptied his funds, forcing him to mingle with refugees and rely on limited income while his senior Terrazas estates are contested and held hostage.
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el Paso
Alberto, Terrazan
Pasadena
CaLjjas
Terrazas
Mexico
Don Luis Terrazas
Acto
Juarez
Porfirio Diaz
Jiminez
Casas Grandes
Juan
Luis
Chihuahua
Alberto
Francisco Madero
Uahu
Gen. Villa
Torreon
United States
Europe
Motions Heard in Superior Court and Market Update
Judge Curtis heard several motions in Superior Court including expungement and demurrers in cases involving E. K. Nicholson vs Bridgeport Vehicle Co and City of Norwalk, with decisions reserved in two matters but the Vehicle Co. plea granted. The day also covered market news with short selling rising, copper and rail earnings slumping, London selling 5,000 shares, and declines in New York Central and other issues. Washington will push the Shackleford Good Road Bill for 25 million dollars in rural highway aid. A fire at Shurley Dietrich Co. bed makers plant in Galt Ont. destroyed the facility with about 200 thousand dollars in losses.
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Curtis
E. K. Nicholson
Bridgeport Vehicle Co. Defendent
City of
Norwalk
Public Utilities Commission
Louis Simone
William H. Thorpe
London
New York Central
Union Pacific
Great Northern Btd
Reading
Amalgamated, Smelting
Pennsylvania
Galt, Ont
Shurley-Dietrich Co., Limited
Letter That Never Came Prompts Tragic Attempt
A 28 year old woman, Eliza beth Satchel, drank chloroform liniment in her East Main Street room in Bridgeport after believing a letter never arriving would ruin her life. She survived initial treatment, with stomach pumps used twice, and was hospitalized in serious condition. Her troubled background included a separation from her husband and work at a lace factory. authorities note she had been awaiting mail for employment and personal news, which never arrived.
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Elizabeth Satchel
East Main Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Finnegan
Sridgeport
Shelton Fostpones A Purchase Of Auto Chemical Engine
Shelton announces abandonment of a plan to buy auto chemical engine for the fire department due to heavy borough strains from a strike. Officers elected: foreman Morris C Kruer first assistant Frank Burwell second assistant William McSheehy secretary J Sterling Edwards treasurer Edward W Kneen trustee William P Robbins. Six borough fires cost $2000. outside fires $4000. Shelton police arrest George Paris, 22, sought in St Louis for highway robbery. Paris accused of robbing Stanislaw Panna of $300 in cash and jewelry. Frank Panus, wanted as an accomplice, remains at large awaiting St Louis officer arrival.
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Shelton
Morris C. Kruer
Frank Burwell
George Paris
St. Louis
Center Street
Barnes
Panus
Stanislaw Panna
Frank Panus
Triple Drowning Is Being Investigated In Chicago
Chicago February six investigators probe a mystery errand that led to the drowning of three men in Lake Michigan while attempting to reach a water works intake crib in a small boat. William F. Canner keeper Stephen Varley and Wilson launched for the crib. their craft wrecked in ice as hundreds watched. Two women May Smith and Mary Wade later told police the men had gone for provisions.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
William F. Canner
Stephen Varley
Wilson
Cannel
May Smith
Mary Wade
Coroner Finds Locale Dorter Responsible
Coroner Phelan finds Dr. Richter morally and crimin ally responsible after testimony about an illegal operation performed on Mrs. Peck of Norwalk. The deceased told relatives and doctors that a misused procedure was done before dying at Norwalk hospital. Dr Bennet initially refused to treat and later consented to attempt life saving measures, with support from the husband.
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Peat
Norwalk
Mra Peck
Sue
Bennet
Herj
Mra Peck « Ufe
de Norwalk Hospital
Duffy
Bridert Feeens
May Fluke
Samuel Hamilton
Turer
Richter
Phelan
REWMEF BOARD BUST AND LABOR WAR DEPARTMENT NOTICE
The Board of Relief met to hear complaints about assessments and absence notes for National Guard service. Secretary Whean issued a directive stating absence does not affect worker efficiency ratings, aligning with a War Department recommendation. Farmers in western Michigan reported average sugar beet returns around $80 per seventy, with some yields as high as $200.
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Washington
National Guard
Department of Labor
Whean
Garris
War Department
Otter
Michigan
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