Completing Inspection Of Schools Causes Scarlet Fever Cases
A 14 year old, Martin Haller of 60 Central avenue, with brothers at Lincoln school, sought treatment at the emergency hospital and was found to have scarlet fever. Fourteen pupils were dismissed from schools yesterday as health officials continue extensive examinations and quarantine measures. Health officers emphasized dangers from classmates and workers spreading illness, with adenoids and throat problems noted among hundreds of pupils examined.
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Martin Haller
Central Avenue
Lincoln School
Roser Sherman School
Ober
Hearith
McLellian
Lynch
Knapp
Bridgeport
Young Haller
Board of Health
Krause
Zink
LaField
Nichols Street
Health Board
Guggenheims Make Statement On Alaska Operations
Special from United Press Washington February 18 the Morgan Guggenheim syndicate cleared its position before the Senate Territories committee stating their Alaska interests stem from loans and options rather than coal lands claims. They outline purchases under general Alaska laws, an option from the Cunningham claimants, and ongoing railway and mine developments valued at over ten million dollars with extensive cannery and transportation assets.
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United Press
Washington
Alaska
Morgan-Guggenheim Syndicate
John N. Steele
Stephen Birch
Senate Committee On Territories
J. P. Mor& Company
Guggenheim
Steele
Birch
Cunningham
Cunning
Court of the United States
Copper Syndicate Drops Alaska Mine Option
The syndicate will not invest in Alaskan railroads and has abandoned the Bratagliere copper option after assays showed ore too low in grade. It previously held 40 percent of the Bonanza Mines in 1906 and acquired the remaining 69 percent in 1909. No other copper interests in Alaska are held by the syndicate.
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Northwestern Commercial Company
Northwester Steamship Company
Eatern Fisheries Company
Yatter Company
Alaska
Bonanza
ISTAFT AGAINST PUBLICITY
Washington February 18 Republicans weigh a $50,000 special appropriation to enforce publicity for the corporation tax law. Democrats plan to use the issue for political gain and reopen tariff questions. Insurgents may push a bill if leaders delay. Some leaders doubt Congress will grant the appropriation amid complaints from smaller corporations. President Taft cites lack of funds as a path to meet those demands.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Tawney
Appropriations Committee
Chemp Clark
Taft
Prebate court verdict sustained against motion to set aside
In Superior Court Judge George W. Wheeler denied Attorney E. M. So’s motion to set aside the jury verdict in Jennie’s aunt Frances Will case. The jury’s verdict favoring the will was upheld. One defense claim asserted Homer S. Cummings of Stamford influenced jurors with a newspaper interview praising a similar verdict.
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George W. Wheeler
E. M
Jennie
Frances
Lockwood
Homer S. Cummings
Stamford
Alibi Defense in Moskil Assault Trial Cites Marock
In a Chicopee court the defense for Joseph Marock argues an alibi to place him away from the scene during the Annie Moskil assault. Laski’s lawyer contends he did not assist, while Moskil testifies about the kidnapping and pocketbook theft amid questions from attorneys. The jury hears cross examination detailing the well ordeal, snow, and movements from Hartford to Bridgeport.
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Joseph Marock
Annie Moskil
Marock
Gustave Nelson
Springfield
Trutk
Att Wilson
Maroc
Khow
Gray
Laski
Baifield
Miss Moskil
Chicopee
Elson
Curtis
Eison
Miss Mosil
Bilson
Annie Moski
Ipwich
Attorney Gray
Laslator
Old Country
Joe
Hartford
Inwich
Bridgeport
Brideport
Fairfield
T Laski
Mr. Judson
Pete
Sui
Annie
Tor
Nilan Named Hartford Bishop in Historic Appointment
The Rev John J Nilan born in Newburyport aged 54 becomes bishop of the Hartford diocese succeeding late Bishop Tierney The cleric has deep New England roots with family in Amesbury Newburyport and Hartford His mother aged 85 lives with him Apostolic succession follows long service in Framingham Abington Boston and Amesbury with 375000 in the diocese 350 priests and 1250 nuns oversee 820 parochial schools in need of vacant pastorates and curacies across several locales
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John J. Nilan
Hartfor
Newburyport
Mase
Patrick
Mary Nilan
Father Nilan
Canada
Nicolet College
Troy
Framingham
Mass
Abington
Boston
Amesbury
John Brady
Nellie Nilan
James Martin
J. J. Coffey
Hartford
Thomas
New
the Immaculate Conception
Waterbury
the Sacred Heart
St. Mary's
Norwalk
St. Joseph
South Norwalk
New London
St. Augustine’s
Seymour
Immaculate Conception
Baltic
St. Joseph's
Rockville
New Hartford
St. Louis
New Haven
St. Patrick’s
East Hampton
Well Digging and Courtroom Testimony From Fairfield Case
In Fairfield on Greenfield Hill a man described a well rescue after a woman cried for help. The testimony covers a 1908 well, a chilling assault, and a witness recalling the scene and the woman’s injuries. The court pressed for answers as details about the marriage bans and a later admission surfaced during questioning.
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Fairfield
Leison
Elson
Marock
Wm. E. Ferris
Pairfiel
Greenfield Hill Road
Ferr
Askea
Jos. L. Hetzell
Southport
Board of Trade Delegation Attends Welroy Funeral
Tribute will be paid to the memory of the late James H. McElroy in a solemn high mass at St. Augustine's Church tomorrow at 10 o'clock. The obsequies will be attended by Catholic clergymen from this and other cities and a large delegation of Bridgeport Board of Trade members. The delegation includes Mayor Buckingham and officers of the mass are to be selected.
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James H. McElroy
St. Augustine’s Church
Bridgeport Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Mayor Buckingham
Fred Enos
Peter W. Wren
Henry Atwatery
F. E. Lal’ey
Wiliam H. Marigold
John A. Hurley
Sidney E. Hawley
John M. Donnely
Frank W. Bolande
Thomas P. Taylor
Irish Demand Abolition of Lords Veto
Premier Asquith faces a demand from Laborites and Irish Nationalists to abolish the House of Lords veto as the first Liberal measure or resign. He has discussed the issue with the King and party leaders, who require a shift in policy before committing full support. The piece ends with an odd insertion about a breadcrumb cake recipe.
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United Press
London
Asquith
House of Lords
Youthful Husband Ends Life With Glass of Poison
Bernard A. Barske, 21, a driver and son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Barske of 478 Center street, killed himself with carbolic acid after a dispute with his young wife. He embraced his wife and collapsed on the second floor, dying within minutes before medical aid arrived. The couple married last July. Barske had been robust and well known through his work with several firms. His parents’ home was the scene of the tragedy amid his family’s distress.
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Bernard A. Barske
Robert A. Barske
Center Street
Barske
McQueeney
Derby
Conn
Muller Co
Sea Captain killed by train at Belle Dock
New Haven February 18 Captain Harry Crisp t of the scow Margaret from Providence was struck by a switching engine in the Belle dock railroad yards and killed instantly. He was a well known seaman on the Sound and lived in Providence all his life.
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United Press
New Haven
Harry Crispt
Margaret
Providence
Belle Dock
Crispt
Kenke Brother of Dr Kenke Dies After Icy Fall
New Haven report says August C Kenke, brother of Dr Henry F Kenke, died after slipping on an icy sidewalk in front of his boarding house at 554 Chapel Street. He sustained a fractured skull and left a wife and three children.
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United Press
New Haven
Kenke
Henry F. Kenke
Chapel Street
Quake Kills in Crete Rattles City and Surrounds
Cancéa Crete Feb 18 severe earthquake damages many buildings in the city. No deaths confirmed in Canen yet but six bodies recovered from ruins at Varipetro. Interior reports feared heavy loss of life as this quake is the strongest in years. the Mosque tower collapsed among the damaged structures.
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United Press
Cancéa
Crete
Varipetro Saye
Canen
Death of Tillman Hourly Expected
Washington reports indicate Senator Benjamin R. Tillman of South Carolina remains critically ill with partial paralysis. Unconscious for much of the day, a 12:45 bulletin noted precarious but not hopeless conditions, with doctors summoning his son Henry and daughter Sally May to the bedside while consulting specialists and the family physician.
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United Press
Washington
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Tickman
Wiliam White
Government Hospital
Henry Tillman
Sally May Tillman
J. Babcock
For Sale or Exchange Farm near New Haven Milford tw
Unclassified notice states a 30 acre farm four miles from New Haven on Milford township is for sale or exchange. Contact Donov at 184 Morris Street for particulars. Curly Sobnny is at Feeley's Barber Shop 59 Cannon Street as a separate line.
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Feeley's
Cannon St
Ford
Ann Street
Meigs
New Haven
Milford
Donov
Morris St Ven
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