Seaman Drowns After Mast Fall Near Stam ford
Captain William J. Irwin, 45, of Bridgeport, fell from a ship mast near Stam ford during a rescue voyage from Long Island. He was swept by heavy seas and lost in darkness. authorities report no recovery yet. Survived by widow, a baby, a brother James, and his parents. he was a member of Harbor No 10, Masters, Mates and Pilots of Bridgeport.
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South Walwalk
William J. Irwin
Irwin
Stamfora
Long Island
Andrew Radel Oyster ‘Co
South Norwalk
Stamford
James
Bridgeport Herald
Harbor No. 10
Bridgeport
Sandy
Wind storm blows top off freight car sales on beds
A wind storm blew the roof off a freight car carrying brass beds for Geo B Clark & Company on Broad Street. The car roof was damaged and the beds will be sold in a few days as a money saving sale. The notice also mentions a registrar denying a marriage license for Mile Karquel due to unrecorded birth. Rubbers advertised at Alling Rubber Store.
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Geo. B. Clark & Company
Broad Street
Raptured Children and Cure Through Proper Truss Advice
A brief note urges giving the child a suitable truss and sound guidance to address a common condition. The tone emphasizes inexpensive, accessible treatment and practical care.
Black and Gold Millinery Sketch Describes Caps and Fur Hat
A fashion sketch details a black plush puffed crown cap with a back gathered shape and a brim faced in gold cloth. Black and gold ornaments flank the sides, while a fur hat features a black fox brim and a gold crown, with a changeable black and gold ribbon band showing distinct spots in each color.
France faces Roosevelt Taft style race for president
Paris January 6 France’s dominant party splits between Premier Poincare and Alexander Ribot leaving Socialist Jean Jaurez as a possible key figure in choosing a successor to President Fallieres. Congress will select the president January 17 after caucuses January 15 with potential deadlock leading to further sessions.
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Paris
Poincare
Alexander Ribot
France
Jean Jaurez
Chamber of Deputies
Armand Fallieres
Versailles
French Republic
New Mourning Millinery Opens With Black Silk Hats
A shop showcases a large variety of shapes in trim med black silk covered hats and offers new silk grenadine face veils in multiple sizes including large, medium and small shapes.
Cannery Bill Foes Move to Block Child Labor Reform
Albany reports a drive to block passage of a New York canneries bill as Gov. Sulzer backs child labor reform. Lawmakers debate limits on relentless hours for workers including children and women, with factory investigations and new bills urged by reformers. The Knights of Columbus minstrels open at the Lyric January 13 with complex stage effects and a featured octet. Traffic police will manage crowd flow at the show. Tickets go on sale January 9.
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Albany
New York State
Sulzer
I K. OF
C. Minstrels
Lyric
Knights of Columbus
John F. Lyons
Michael Power
Order
St. Charles
Christine Strickfus
Ethel Lynch
Theresa Canny
Kathryn Kelly
Margaret Tierney
Catherine Turney
Irene Marrilla
Joseph Kelly
John O'Malley
Ambrose Ashley
Peter Clark
William Canny
John McElroy
Edward Casey
John Coates
James Casey
Weather Chart Reveals Record December and Year 1912
Co-Operative Weather Observer William Jennings reports December warmest on record with heavy snowfall eclipsing 1907 blizzard. Year 1912 saw rainfall below 1911 and average, snowfall up 5.1 inches, 97 days with precipitation. July 9 reached 96 degrees. November 3–4 killing frost preceded April 9 last frost. Epilogue notes a hospital transfer for William Bohen facing trunk theft charges.
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Co-Operative
William Jennings
Jennings
Mercury
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief
A newspaper ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as the rapid cure for grippe and colds. It claims two hour dosing every two hours with three consecutive doses ends headaches congestion fever and other cold symptoms. The 25 cent package is said to be safe and effective with no quinine and no substitutes.
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Pape
Grippe
Astes Nice
Suffragettes Target Cabinet Office in London Raid
Militants invade Home Secretary McKenna’s private office breaking into closets and ransacking shelves. Six athletic women led the assault while armed detectives guard cabinet members and key services across Westminster. Silent prayers for votes continue at Westminster Abbey as attacks mount.
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London
Jan
Scotland Yard
McKenna
House of Commons
Home Secretary
Railways
Telephone and Telegraph
Post Office Department
Westminster Abbey
Hartford Builders Unite as State Council Elects Officers
Hartford delegates gathered for the Connecticut State Building Trades Council convention at rs and Painters hall. The meeting created a strong legislative committee and elected William H. Partridge as president with Walter J. Nicholson and Charles Mulholland as officers. The next session was set for Bridgeport on April 6, 1913. Boston doctors link preventive medicine to alleviating poverty and industrial conflict.
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Connecticut State Building Trades Council
Rs and
Painters’ Hall
American Federation of Labor
State Federation of Labor
Henry Stieffler
Buffalo
N. Y
Building Trades Department
James Melavan
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers of America
Sol Southeimer
Hartford
Nichols J
Byrnes
John Feeney
Bridgeport
United Associatione of Plumbers and Steamfiters
Enduring Skin Care With Cuticura For Pimples And Blackheads
A widespread skin care suggestion promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to clear pimples and blackheads. The routine covers gentle application to affected areas, five minute wash with soap, and regular use during rising and retiring, plus daily bathing to prevent inflamed pores.
Renewed Courage and Jenny Lind Simplicity Across Europe
A collection of anecdotes and reflections on courage shown by Jabe Mathis of the Thirteenth Georgia, Jenny Lind’s simple dignity at Buckingham Palace, and Italian ice culture in Palermo. Also includes Dr. Joseph Brown’s church replies to critics and a brief parish appeal for help.
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Jabe Mathis
Georgia
Longstreet
Gettysburg
Jake
Jabe
Kansas City Star
Jenny Lind
England
Royal Italian Opera House
Buckingham Palace
Palermo
Italy
Sicily
London
Joseph Brown
Gisegow
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Kline’s
Main Street
Ai Kline
Mile
Karguel
Lcense
Alling Rubber Store
Cyrus
Tam Ama
Taft
Roosevelt
Foley
F. B. Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Street
E. Ji. Dillon & CO
Main ST
Hartford, Conn
Rue ST. Cecile
E. H. Dillon & CO
Gov. Sulzer
Harry
Pearsons
Harry S. Pearsons
Vincent
A. N. Wheeler
Eleanor Cleveland
Alfred Smith
Jos. Raymond
Abe Stevens
New Haven
William Bohen
Ae Hospital
Warl'ke
Building Trades Council
Boston
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
THE
Smite-Murray CO
McCall’s
McCall
McCall Book OF Fashions
Smith-Murray
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Cor. PF. C
Jewelers
Opticians
Bridgeport Steam
Fiat
the People’s Dairy
State Street
Geo. A. Robertson
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main
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