Wilson's Lucky 13 in Evidence on President Elect Route
Governor-elect Woodrow Wilson travels by special train from Fort Wayne toward Chicago for a Commercial Club banquet speech. News notes count the “lucky 13” accompanying Wilson including governors aides reporters and railroad and telegraph staff. He jokes about a silk hat box and jokes about his typewriter skills as he travels, planning to return to Trenton Sunday.
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Wilson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Woodrow Wilson
Ohio
Indiana
Chicago
Secret Service
Gov. Wilson
Trenton
Judge Holt Rules on Peppery Castro Bail in Ellis Island Inquiry
Judge Holt refused to admit Peppery Castro to bail while awaiting an Ell Is land inquiry decision on his fitness for a protracted visit. The case rests on the board’s ruling and potential appeals to the Secretary of Commerce and Labor, with further court hearings possible.
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Ong
White
Broadway
Ellis Island
Gircult
Eee
Verezuela
Toland
George Gorden Battle
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Holt
Legislators Invited to Connecticut Trolley Meeting
Members of the General Assembly have been invited by the Connecticut Trolley Improvement Association to attend a meeting here on January 17 at 2 30 in the Common Council chamber. Alderman Joan B. Lidley chairs the association and the agenda covers legislation advocated by the group.
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General Assembly
Connecticut Trolley Improvement Association
Joan &. Lidéy
Charmer
Judge Archbald Impeachment Case Nearing End
Washington on January 11 Senate debated the law and evidence in the Archbald impeachment. All formal arguments were completed last night and today a session was to fix a date for the final vote on guilt or innocence. It was expected Monday would be set aside for the decision.
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Washington
Senate
Archbald
Brighter prospects seen for final Balkan peace deal
Jan 11 Lenden reports that diplomats see a firmer stance toward a final Balkan peace agreement. Istanbul insists on Adrianople but semi official talks hint negotiations may resume next week between Allied representatives and Turkey on a definite basis.
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Lenden
Sricter
Hove
Turkey
Adrianople
Rechid Pasha
Connecticut Co to Rebuild Lines Here Next Spring
Supt Charles H Chapman of Bridgeport lines says relaying tracks on ten foot centers will start in spring. Public Utilities Commission granted permission after appeal from Common Council. Streets affected include Park and North avenues from Fairfield Ave to Mountain Grove Cemetery, Brooklawn Ave from North Ave, Seaview Ave, East Main St, Noble Ave from Shelton to Crown, with first work on Fairfield Ave. Grooved rails ordered and new pavement planned alongside tracks.
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Charles H. Chapman
Bridgeport
Cormmecticut Company
Public Utilities Commission
Common Council
Park Avenue
North Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Brooklawn Avenue
Seaview Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Newfield Avenue
East Main Street
Ogden Street
Boston Avenue
Noble Avenue
Shelton Street
Crown Street
Chapman
Amie
Big Tim Sullivan Stricken By Brain Disease In New York
News from New York reports Timothy D. Sullivan known as Big Tim has entered a sanitarium in Yonkers facing a brain malady. His family seeks permanent commitment after court action, ending hopes of recovery as the city’s political world mourns the veteran leader. Governor Sulzer will call a special election to replace Sullivan when needed.
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New York
Bowery
Timothy D. Sullivan
National Democratic Club
Tammany Hall
Charles F. Murphy
Dr. Bond
Yonkers
Supreme Court
Big Tim
Sullivan
East Side
Little Tim” Sullivan
Sulzer
Detective Shot After Bank Hold Up on 36th Street
New York January 11. Three holdup men tried to rob an aged messenger of the Union Stock Exchange National Bank on 36th street near First avenue. A squad of detectives opened fire in a hot pistol battle. Detective Watson was badly wounded as the men fled after knocking the messenger down. One robber was captured. The chase continued through a crowded block as bystanders dove for cover.
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New York
Union Stock Exchange National Bank
36Th Street
First Avenue
Watson
Bonds for Men in Dynamite Cases
Indianapolis January 11 Bonds for Olaf Treitmos moved to district attorney Charles Miller for review of sureties in the dynamite conspiracy case. W E Reddin bonds referred to Milwa ukee DA for same purpose. Miller will inspect Leavenworth prison convicts’ sureties before sending papers to Chicago appeals court. Savin Reck-Fire destroyed a cottage owned by John J Dooling, loss estimated at 1000.
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Indianapolis
Olaf Treitmos
United States
San_Francisco
W. E. Reddin
Milwanukee
Charles Miller
Leavenworth
United States Court of Appeals
Chicago
Savin Reck
John J. Dooling
Court Rules Against Mrs Guggenheim in Fraud Case
Grace Guggenheim Wahl failed to set aside her divorce decree from William Guggenheim. Judge Heard ruled she voluntarily participated in the alleged fraud that led to the decree. The decision ends three years of litigation sparked by her 1903 revelations of falsely claiming Illinois residence.
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Chicago
Grace Guggenheim Wahl
William Guggenheim
New York
Heard
Circuit Court
Guggenheim
Guggenheim Wahl
Edward F. Dunne
Illinois
Wall Street
Jacob Newman
Samuel Untermyer
Wahl
Newman
Grace Brown
Hoboken
Money Trust Committee
Washington
Untermyer
Contained Law Causing Trouble for Dairy Labels
Commissioner Hubert F. Potter faces a new container law affecting most foods. Bottles must be marked with contents, caps must show pasteurization dates for milk, and grocers must plainly label bags and packages. Dealers fear large firms may ignore the law, risking court action, while small merchants scramble to adapt during busy days.
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Dairy and Food Products
Hubert F. Potter
Potter
Supreme Court
Webster and Thoms Trade Compliments in Hartford Deadlock
Waterbury January 11 1913 Morris C Webster Republican Speaker of the House asked Democratic House Leader William E Thoms for suggestions on committee appointments to ease a Senate House deadlock over joint rules The Democratic leaders reply favors equal representation on all committees and urges harmony while noting numbers and constitution must first be agreed upon Webster’s message dated January 10 1913 requests Democratic input to foster a harmonious General Assembly effort
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Waterbury
Senate
House
Morris C. Webster
William E. Thoms
Thoms
General Assembly
Webster
Hartford
Wiliam E. Thoms
Conn
Hubbard Fined $100 for Obscene Publication
Elbert Hubbard, known as Fra Elbert Hubbard of Roycroft Inn, pleaded guilty in Buffalo federal court and was fined $100 after declaring he would stop publishing naughty jokes. He faced an indictment for circulating through the mails material described as obscene and indecent.
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Buffalo
Hazel
United States District Court
Elbert Hubbard
Hubbard
Elbertue
Roycroft Inn
Flood forces use of houseboats in Cincinnati
Cincinnati battles the Ohio River flood as water nears 50 feet, forcing river dwellers to abandon shorelines and seek shelter on houseboats. Businesses near the river also suffer as the flood encroaches on the city core.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Gov Sulzer would testify for Lunn if subpoenaed
Albany dispatch reports Gov. Sulzer said he would not dodge testifying in the Little Rock trial of Mayor Lunn of Schenectady. He noted he is a citizen first and will testify if subpoenaed, adding he has known Lunn for years and regards him as a pretty good man.
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Gov. Sulzer
Lunn
Albany
Little Rock
Schenectady
Sulzer
Mental Hygiene Exhibit At New Haven Draws Attention
Wealth and education circles show strong interest in the Mental Hygiene Exhibit and conference at Worsley hall New Haven. Health Officer Edward McLellan and School Physician Florence Sherman attended the final day with expectations that school matters of importance would be discussed. Portland Edward Siegren 14 and his brother Joseph 19 are missing since Wednesday. search efforts will cover woods and river banks today.
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Worsley Hall
New Haven
Edward McLellan
Florence Sherman
Portland
Edward Siegren
Joseph
Dr Dever Warner Dies Sudden in Augusta Georgia
Pioneer of modern corset industry and Bridgeport business leader Dr DeVer Warner died suddenly at Magnolia Villa in Augusta Georgia near John D Rockefeller's southern home. He founded the Warner Corset Co and built a vast factory system employing over 3 000 workers. A self made multi millionaire, he partnered with rail and gas interests and served on the New Haven road board. He leaves two sons and a daughter and is mourned by Bridgeport society and national figures.
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DeVer Warner
New England
Magnolia Villa
John D. Rockefeller
Augusta
Dr. Warner
Warner
DeVer H. Warner
Bridgeport
Warner Bros. Co
Linchkaleen
Chenango County
New York State
C. M. Kingman
McGrawville
Cortland County
Geneva Medical College
Nineveh
Broome County
N. Y
Kingman
McGranville
Middle West
Warner Health
DeVer H
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Bridgeport Gas Light Co
New Haven Road
Pequonnock National Bank
Lucetta M. Greenman
Rner
Annie L
Nathaniel W. Bishop
Hugh F
Mise Eva Follett
Massachusetts
Ira Follett Warner
Seaside Club
Brooklawn Country Club
Atlantic Hotel
Fairfield Avenue
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Park Place
Daniel Lamont
Grover Cleveland
Warner Institute
Greenfield Hill
Middle Street
N. W. Bishop
Main Street
Smith, Murray & Co
DeVer Cc. Warner
Julie Smith
Friend W. Smith, Jr
Margaret L. Warner
Bradford Warner
Ian
Bri Hospital
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Bridge Port
Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds
Young lawyers admitted today by judge Case
Hartford Jan 11 Those who passed the state bar examination and will be admitted to practice on Tuesday are Samuel Albert John F Baker B D Land F C Schelin and J H Sheehan of New Haven R H Clark Derby E A Clune East Hartford W J Conti F J Corbett H L Peck and H P Small Hartford E L Darbie Danielson W P Quinn Versailles B S Van Rennselaer New London and John F Chatfield Bridgeport Washington Jan 11 The Senate today confirmed the nominations of Brig General George P Torney to be surgeon general of the army and Brig General James B Aleshire to be Maj General and chief of the quartermaster corps Meriden A company has just been formed here that will raise cotton and trees in Cuba.
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Hartford
Washington
Senate
George P. Torney
Army
James B. Aleshire
Quartermaster Corps
Vault Secret in Elm Street Building Sparks Debate
A hidden underground vault found during demolition work at 50 56 Elm Street, unearthed by Undertaker J. Careell, draws public interest. The 10 by 20 foot chamber, cement lined and waterlogged, fuels theories of former gang activity and counterfeiting, with plans to access the vault in coming days amid ownership and contractor disputes.
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J. 4. Careell
Propertie
Blm Street
Hit
Opilare
Lolem& Square
Bernrm
Duchess of Connaught Convalescent Reported Improving
Montreal January 11 a brief Royal Victoria Hospital bulletin states the Duchess of Connaught passed a good night, remained free from pain, and showed improved condition over the past 24 hours. Medical staff note steady progress, with convalescence expected to continue without complications.
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Montreal
Royal Victorie Hospital
Worthington
A. S. Garrow
M. T
W. W. Chipmen
M. D
Duchess of
Wealthy cotton men killed in auto accident
Savannah Ga January 11 Two wealthy cotton men were killed in an auto wreck today. Harry Bornemann of Sacannon and Ernest Borgemann of New Orleans died. William Manignwht,ime chauffeur, is dying. Baron George Knep and M Jaron of Moscow were injured.
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Savannah
Harry Bornemann
Sacannon
Ernest Borgemann
New Oreleans
William Manignwht
George Knep
M. Jaron
Moscow
Shipping Trust Controls Ocean Traffic In Industry Claims
A witness describes how a shipping trust allegedly controls ocean traffic and routes, citing executives and commissions. The testimony, given by Paul Gotthiel of Munich based coal steamship agent, outlines pooled earnings and line membership details discussed today.
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Washington, Jan
Gonterenge
Paul Gotthiel
Man declares jail over dog tax in Denver case
Jan 11 Denver report says Duncan MicPhee, amid seven months of litigation over Maisy Doe, opts jail over paying city dog tax. He will serve a term in the county jail, while city costs mounting. The note ends with a chaotic, garbled recount of local school events and other incomprehensible details.
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Denver
Duncan MicPhee
Duncan
Smd Supreme Courts
Middletown
Turkey
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Leighton Calkins
Plainfield Country Club
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Judge Case
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Cuba
Elm ST
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