Hearst and the Standard Oil Letters Tale in Foraker Probe
Gilchrist Stewart testifies before the Clapp Investigation committee about William R. Hearst obtaining the Standard Oil correspondence. He recounts interviews with former Standard Oil messenger Winkfield and clerk Stump who discussed selling letters, including a note on 204 public figures, with Hearst staff. Stewart says Winkfield met Fred Adrigan and was shown how letters were photographed at Hearst's New York office. He resumes testimony tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weehindon
William R. Hearst
Standard Oil
Clapp
Gilchrist Stewart
Foraker
Williamt Winkfield
Messenger
Charl Stump
Winkfield
Stump
Stewart
Hearst
New York World
Fred Adrigan
New York Ameri- Stewart
Mellen and Chamberlin File Pleas in Abatement
New York Jan 13 A plea in abatement was filed in the U S district court in the Indictments against President Charles Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford and President Chamberlin of the Grand Trunk and A W Smithers chairman of the board The defense claims one grand juror was not a district resident and ineligible for jury service Juror Albert A Stevens was said to reside in New Jersey Stevens testified he lived temporarily in Jersey City with a business office and residence in New York and voted there Judge Mack set Friday Jan 17 for hearing the plea arguments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Esserast
I Mack
United States
Albert A. Stevens
Stevens
New Jersey
Jesse C. Atkins
John W. H. Crim
Jersey City
Mack
Wilson receives electoral college diploma today
Washington January 13 Gov Woodrow Wilson is set to receive the electoral college diploma marking his election as President. electors pledged to vote for Wilson Roosevelt and Taft will present returns to the Senate and canvass on February 12 with Wien to be proclaimed president later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Bally
Wilsan
Hoosevelt
Taeday
Witeon
Marshall
Senate
Cedo
House
Wien
White House
Buchanan
Gould-Shepard Wedding Announced for January Twenty Second
Announcement from New York notes the marriage of Helen Miller Gould and Ficley J. Shepard set for January 22 at Goulds Tarrytown country place. The ceremony will be intimate with Nathan Franko orchestra providing 46 pieces and a wedding breakfast to follow.
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New York
Helen Miller
Ficley J. Shepard
Miesiguld
Tarrytown
Shepard
Nathan Franko
Lohensrin
Mandleshin
Army
Navy
Miss Gould
Obsequies Of Dr Warner Here On Wednesday
The body of Dr L De Ver Warner died suddenly at his Augusta home arrives tonight for funeral services at his Park Place residence. Hawley Wilmot Reynolds funeral directors plan to convey the body to Mountain Grove cemetery for Friday interment with Rev John MacLaren Richardson presiding. Honorary pallbearers include Charles F Brooker Austin Fletcher Virgil Gibney Morris Beardsley C C Godfrey Henry Blodger Henry A Bishop and George C Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L de Ver Warner
Auguste
Hawley
Wilmot & Reynolds
Warner
Park Place
John MacLaren Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Charles F. Brooker
Ansonia
Austin B. Fletcher
New York
Virgil P. Gibney
New York City
Morris B. Beardsley
C. C. Godfrey
Henry Blodger
Henry A. Bishop
George C. Edwards
Danbury Couple Sentenced for Murder Case
Nettie Palmer and William Hoy, tried before a criminal Superior Court jury, were taken to state prison. Palmer, 44, received a manslaughter sentence of one to three years. Hoy, 27, received a life term for second degree murder. They spoke little as they left and await transfer as prison crowding limits admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Palmer
William Hoy
Danbury
Hoy
Jury Panel Drawn for Criminal Common Pleas Session
The court of common pleas criminal division, Judge James F. Walsh, convenes at the county courthouse tomorrow with a summoned panel including John W Merehouse T Merk Shaw George E Brueh G E Silver nail Nathan Dauchy R W Lane Darien W R Banks M L Metcalf Henry Van Hot F S Palmer Greenwich J Lewis T R Peck Newtown W Bell David Pollard Norval Bake Arthur Kerr Stamford Westport elects a pool of jurors for selection.
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Court of Common Pleas
Corvenes
County Court House
James F. Walsh
John W. Merehouse
T. Merk Shaw
Bridgeport
George E. Brueh
G. E. Silvernail
Danbury
Nathan Dauchy
R. W. Lane Darien
W. R. Banks
M. L. Metcalf
J. ©. Lewis
T. R. Peck
Newtown
W. Bell
David Pollard
Norval Bake i
Arthur Kerr
Stamford
Bsrham
E W Hubbell
Westport
Sullivan Nearing Recovery After Shooting Incident
John F. Sullivan, shot two weeks ago by waiter William Bruno at 1146 Main Street, shows improved condition at St. Vincent's Hospital. Doctors report he has passed the critical stage and expects a ten day to two week convalescence barring unforeseen complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Sullivan
William Bruno
Main Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Son of Police Commissioner Haledin Court
Nashua New HampshireJanuary 13 F Homer Wingate son of Police Commissioner Frank H Wingate indicted with 73 others on charges from bribery to illegal liquor sale and pandering appeared in court to answer a gaming charge Frank Hamlin Albert Tobias and 17 others faced the same charge Police Commissioner Harry Gregg leads a crusade to clean up the city More indictments loom regarding alleged seduction of mill girls ages 13 to 20 Readings include Eva Oliver Charles R Conkeyle Ruth Butts and Jennie Dufour with details of a traffic in girls and youthful workers The Dufour case is linked to Gregg and alleged conditions in Nashua with several society men leaving town and more indictments anticipated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
F. Homer Wingate
Frank H. Wingate
Busin
Frank Hamlin
Albert Tobias
Main Street
Harry Gregg
Harvard
Gregg
Eva Oliver
Charles R. Conkeyle
Florence Welcome
Jennie Dufour
St. James
Ruth Butts
Elm Street
Butts
Commissioner Gregg
New York
Chicago
Dufour
Neshue
Greer
Expert Report In Rockefeller Case Revealed
Washington January 13 The Pujo committee learned Rockefeller’s condition from Dr Charles W Richardson medical expert who examined him in Miami and later telegraphed his diagnosis Pujo plans to call the physician when the full committee meets Wednesday to decide whether Rockefeller must testify in the money trust probe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Rockefeller
Standard Oil
An Pujo
Money Trust
Pujo
Rockefeller
Charlee W. Richardson
Health fears rise over neglect at Shelton era home
Visiting nurse report reveals a former Shelton sanitarium inmate sleeping in the same bed as his wife and two young children. An older child contracted tuberculosis amid neglect. authorities urge the father to return to Shelton while protecting the younger children from infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health and Charities Department
Shelton
Bridgeport
Inaugural Address of Gov Cox Briefly Delivered
Columbus Ohio January 13 James M Cox succeeds Judson Harmon as Governor delivering a speech in under 15 minutes outlining government aims and society’s relations He will present full legislative plans in his first message tomorrow Harmon signed Coxs commission before noon and Chief Justice Schauck administered the oath at the capitol
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Columbus
James M. Cox
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Harmon
Cox
John A. Schauck
Ohio Supreme Court
Ten-Pound Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Cunderman
Congratulations pour in for Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cunderman of 34 Bunnell Street on the birth of a ten pound boy this morning. Mother and baby are reported to be doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Cunderman
Bunnell Street
Earl
Mail Order Bride Loses Husband and $1800
Agnes Hajini of Cornwall wed John Brater of New York in a Bohemian ceremony and lent him $1800 from a State savings account. After two weeks he vanished. Brater is sought and the money to be returned. Mrs Brajer reported the matter to Capt. George Arnold at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hajini
South Cornwall
John Brater
New York
John
George Arnold
Brajer
Cornwall
Newark
Bridgeport
Boy’s body found bullet riddled in Connecticut pasture
Portland Conn January 13 state police seek Joseph Sjogren 19 suspected of knowing Gus Tavye 14 murdered body found under stones in a pasture with throat marks and two bullet holes. Gun owned by father and hidden in house a quarter found near Joseph. body secreted more than 200 yards from home and death deemed instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland. Conn
Joseph Sjogren
Gustavye
Joseph
Hartford
John Smith
John Cronin
Gustave
Hyde Third Murder Trial Postponed to Wednesday
Kansas City January 18 The third trial of Dr B Clark Hyde for the murder of Col Thomas H Swope was postponed until Wednesday on motion by the defense. Two motions for delay were requested as the court’s schedule resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
B. Clark Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Hyde
Weather Outlook for New Haven Area Jan 13 Forecast
Forecast calls for fair and slightly warmer conditions tonight then cloudy and warmer Tuesday with possible local snow. Strong high pressure moved from Montana toward Vermont bringing a severe cold wave with subzero readings in northern districts while a trough in the Mississippi Valley brings unsettled weather and light snow elsewhere. Cold wave again expected across the North Dakota region with 20 to 30 degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Montana
Vermont
Misssissippi
North Dakota
Miss Merry Begins Duties at Board of Charities
Miss Elizabeth Merry starts as stenographer to the Board of Charities at 226 Congress Street. Her arrival is expected to reduce the heavy detail work now handled by Pharmacist Thomas Cox after his promotion to clerk and pharmacist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Merry
Congress Street
Board of Charities
Thomas Cox
First French woman runs for president in history
Paris notes that Mile. Marie Denizard announces candidacy to demonstrate that equal political rights for women have arrived. She notes four million French women eligible to vote and taxes paid, implying potential 70 seats in the chamber. Premier Poincare remains the favorite as Millerand's resignation is discussed. The campaign centers on including wartime ministers in a reshaped cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Armand Faillieres
Versailles
Mille
Marie Denizard
Denizard
France
Poincare
M. Miilerarnd
M. Poincare
England Takes Over Telephone for $62,000,000
London shows the British railway and canal commission awarded the National Telephone Company 62.5 million dollars for the telephone system. The line had been operated by the government for several years after a take over, with the company originally seeking 100 million dollars.
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England
London
British Railway and Canal Commission
National Telephone Company
Roumania Purchases U S Oil Piping
London January 13 A Roumanian special envoy said Roumania has bought over 2 000 000 dollars worth of oil piping from an American manufacturer. He noted the government is building a pipeline system for oil conveyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jonsco
Roumania
Daneff
Bulgaria
City Health Officer says scarlet fever not unusually common
Bridgeport health officer Edward S. McLellan reports 14 scarlet fever and 6 diphtheria cases since January, noting seasonal norms. He cites crowded housing and winter vulnerability, but says no epidemic risk exists and nurses' infections were controlled by isolation and careful monitoring.
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Bridgeport
Edward S. McLellan
Bridgeport Hospital
McLellan
Marshall Retires as Indiana Governor Inaugurates New Leader
Indiana enters a new political era as Samuel M. Ralston is inaugurated the 28th governor, succeeding Thomas R. Marshall. Ralston pledges reform, including a state constitution overhaul, utilities commission, inheritance tax, workers compensation, and primary election law.
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Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Public Utilities Commission
Marshall
The
Republic
German N J Bridgeport Priest to Leave for Health
Rev Hubert Dahme rector of St Josephs German Catholic Church Madison Avenue will leave Bridgeport on Tuesday January 21 aboard the Mauretania for Europe on a one year leave of absence. Health concerns dominate the decision with doctors urging rest and a climate change for recovery. Parishioners express deep sorrow but support the plan as Dahme has guided the parish for over twelve years and rebuilt its finances and property.
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Hubert Dahmie
St. Joseph’s R. C
Madison
Bridgeport
Mauretania
Europe
St. Joseph's
Father Dahme
Nilan
Dahme
Eegoo
St. Joseph
Madison Avenue
Father Jahme
Father Nihill
Golden Hill
Father Dahm
Emmerich
Rhine Province
Germany
Aachen
Aix-la - Chapelle
Michstaedt
Lonrain
Tierney
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Hartford
Putnam
Waterbury
Sacred Heart
St. Thomas Seminary
Hartford Laws House
Hartford County
Ue Peetor
Bishen McMahon
Father Ariens
Pather Dakine
Father Dehmn
St. Joseph's D. i
Verwin
Winlibald Miller
Joseph Stoehr
Jet Saur
Theodore Waldeyer
Joseph Mesger, Sr
Amelia Steble
Frank Kaoper
August Latzke
Dominic Kumkel
Cooper appoints sub committees of taxing board
A. M. Comper announces the repointment of sub committees for the taxing board. New assignments include Public Works Roads Bridges Streets and Sidewalks. Education and Public Library. Fire Department and Health. Charities and Police. Park Department and Building Creations. Sewer Lamps and Gas. City Hall Committees City Attorney Probate Court Registrars of City Court Sinking Fund and more. The groups are mostly unchanged except for Jenna Dewar replacing A M Nell Jr who retired. The tax board meets December 24 as the city auditor’s report is issued for public hearings.
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A. M. Comper
Tesstion
Pierom Cooper
Jackman
Board of Education and Public Library
Wmesera
MacKensie
Hincks
Vincent
Fire Department
Board of Health
Vincent and
Leeds
Board of Charities and Police
Deepartment
Messre
Leewith
Macedonald
Park Department
G Building Cremissioners
Board of Appraisal
Messrs
Armstrong
Lecdr
Mesarmy Dackman, Cooper and Plerca
Board of Anssessors
Kirk
Deses
Desuo
A. Me
Nell, Jr
Jenna Dewae
Jaceeer
Umbrella Wielded as Weapon Leads to Stabbing
Four men were involved in a stabbing at an early hour in an Elly side saloon. George Senkosky Steve Rieklowk and Michael Puetin were not charged with involvement while George Goby was bound on a charge of criminal assault awaiting trial. The victim was treated at a hospital and survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Senkosky
Steve Rieklowk
George Goby
Michael Puetin
Goby
Gaby
Aasault
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S. C
Mellen
Chamberlin
Electoral College
J. Heaphy
NEW Arriva
L J Heaphy
Hotel Garde
Mary St
Babs
Prety
Drew Wressing
Dr. Warner
Sullivan
Haledin
W. H
Gov. Cox
Boy
DR. Hyde
Miss Merry
Mile
Milerand
du Paty de Clam
Alfred Dreyfue
M. le Brun
M. Desnard
Anance
U. S
Gov. Marshall
Hubert Dahme
ST. Joseph’s Church
Progres
Wise Fipsan
Pariah
Revere
Cooper
Taxing Board
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