Harbor line battle ends in partial surrender vote
The Republican minority pushed a compromise harbor line that favored the railroad, while Democrats and some Republicans backed the city line. The vote 12 to 11 adopted the compromise amid protests that it shortchanged the city, with claims of charter tinkering and future lawsuits over harbor areas and damages.
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Bullard
Gould
Zink
Meyer
O'Connell
Harbor
Lee
Comer
Jeft
Alderman Bullard
Harbor Committee
Repott
McMurray
Mahoney
O'Neill
Griffin
Carroll
Finland
Cassidy
Near
Brock
Tague
Wilson
Wilder
Hartley
Bertilson
Fletcher
Primrose
Foyter
Rock
Jard
Bridgeport Harbor harbor line established west side
The Bridgeport Common Council resolves to disestablish any harbor fine on the west side of Bridgeport Harbor and the Pequonnock River and to designate a harbor line from Stratford Avenue to Outer Beacon. The description references a detailed map and survey and follows charter Section 57 procedures.
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City of
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Harbor
Pequonnock River
Stratford Avenue
Beacon
City of Bridgeport
Outer
Harbor
Stratford Avenue Bridge
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
City fights water contract with yearly renewal risk
Alderman McMurray urged Common Council to oppose a 20 year water supply deal and push Board of Apportionment to withhold any appropriation. The measure, now referred to Miscellaneous committee, echoes a resolution from a year ago. City attorney's opinion stresses the contract can be broken yearly if funds are withheld and criticizes tax rebates and higher-than-necessary charges under Bridgeport Hydraulic Company charter.
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Manufacturers’ Association
Tague
Bullard
Harbor Committee
Alderman McMurray
Alderman Tague
War Department
McMurray
Tyes
Primrose
City
Gould
Brock
Naugattuck
Wilson
Wall Street
Common Council
Board of Apportionment
Alderman Wilson
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Severe earthquake reported at Smyrna
Special dispatch from United Press describes a heavy quake in Smyrna and nearby towns on January 19 causing property losses and several deaths. Chocea and Menen reported damage while vessels in the harbor remained uninjured.
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United Press
Smyrna
Chocea
Menen
Lilley Plans Washington Trip Amid State Duties
Hartford January 19 Governor Lilley said he planned to go to Washington to take his seat in Congress but cannot leave the state due to pressing affairs. He added he would go if a vital question arises in Congress.
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United Press
Hartford
Lilley
Washington
Congress
Capozzi’s Bond Reduced to 500 Dollars in City Case
Prosecutor DeLaney sought a continuance in the case of John Capozzi city sheriff charged with breach of the peace with a possible extortion count. Bond was reduced to 500 dollars by Judge Pullman and trial set for January 23. No evidence yet supports extortion or blackmail charges. Capozzi, beaten years ago, may resign as city sheriff due to trouble and little cash.
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DeLaney
John Capozzi
Pullman
Capozzi
Fire destroys Globe Casket plant in London Ontario
A fire in London Ontario destroyed the Globe Casket Company's plant and twenty adjacent houses early today. The estimated loss is $200,000 and the blaze has been brought under control.
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United Press
London
Ont
Globe Casket Company
Cummins Chosen Iowa's Senator for First Time
Des Moines reports a landmark Iowa vote as United States Senator A. D. Cummins is elected by the two Iowa Houses without a caucus or nomination speech. A joint session tomorrow will formally announce the election.
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United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Assembly
A. D. Cummins
Cummins
Two Lives Lost in Colorado Avenue Fire
A late night blaze at 830 Colorado Avenue, a two family home owned by Charles L. Gaylord, claimed the lives of Cyrus L. Meade and his 11 year old daughter Sarah. Overheated hot air pipes near wooden flooring caused the smoke and flames, trapping them on the upper floor as Meade carried his daughter toward the kitchen. Firefighters forced entry after a neighbor alerted authorities. Meade, a former fireman, and Sarah died shortly after reaching fresh air. Mrs Meade escaped. The tragedy prompts calls for stricter building codes.
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Mayer
Meade
Mr. Meade
Colorado Avenue
Charles L. Gaylord
Ernest L. Mayer
Cyrus L. Meade
Ives
Mooney
Geraldine
Mr. Mayer
Mayers
Meades
Walter E. Marsh
Meadam
Mr. Meads
Harold
Linwood Avenue
Edwin B. Knowles
Mr. Knowles
Mrs. Meade
Beth
Divorce Case Reopened Over German Influences
Former husband Walter Morill seeks to reopen the Morill divorce case. Judge Gager heard the application after Antoinette Converse Morill, daughter of E. C. Converse of Greenwich, moved with Baron Von Romberg to Germany taking the two children. Morill argues children should be raised in America. decision reserved.
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Gager
Antoinette Converse Morill
Walter Morill
Steel Trust
Baron von Romberg
Germany
Morill
Stiles Judson
Baroness von Romberg
Stoddard
New Haven
Curtis
New York
Judson
America
Mannee Contests Donahue For Connecticut Labor Presidency
Hartford January session of the Connecticut State Federation of Labor opens with a show of rivalry between James T. Mannee of the Hartford Cigar Makers Union and incumbent president C. J. Donahue of Newtown for the federation's top post. About 40 delegates attend as committees discuss fair and unfair practices. Treasurer P. H. Connelly reports year receipts of 2479.86 and expenditures 1286.83, leaving 1193.03, triple last year's balance, signaling a prosperous state federation.
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United Press
Hartford
Connecticut State Federation of Labor
C. J. Donahue
Newten
James T. Mannee
Hartford Cigar Makers’ Union
Donahue
New Haven
Jon
Rodney H. Mott
Danbury
P. J. Felletter
P. H. Connelly
Senators Elected in Several States in U P Dispatch
United Press reports from Raleigh Springfield Indianapolis and Concord that Lee Overman was formally elected in North Carolina. Illinois lawmakers had first ballots with Hopkins Foss Stringer Mason tally totals for both houses. Indiana chose B F Shively of South Bend, a Democrat, and New Hampshire re elected Jacob H Gallinger to a fourth term.
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United Press
Raleigh
N. C
Lee
Overman
U. S
Springfield
Ill
House
Hopkins
Foss
Stringer
Mason
Shurtles
Senate
Fot Hopkins
Rescued as He Hung Over Brink on Icy Berkshire Bank
Johnny Plaisted slid down a Berkshire avenue hill toward the Berkshire bridge when his sled sent him over the bank. Ice blocked rescue attempts until Peter Bergen and a friend cut through the ice with heels and a knife, reaching the boy as crowd gathered at the icy scene.
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Johnny Plaisted
Berkshire Avenue
Berkshire Bridge
Peter Bergen
Surf Avenue
Peter
Tipperary
Standard Oil fine case delayed by absent judge
Attorneys for Standard Oil and the government appeared in court to set a date for a re hearing of the $29,000,000 fine. Federal Judge Landis read a telegram from Judge Anderson saying he could not attend until tomorrow, and the action was deferred.
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Standard Oil Cash
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Landis
Anderson
Mayor May Veto Harbor Line Over Rail Damages
Mayor Lee did not sign the harbor improvements resolution this morning and may veto it. He notes little difference between the government harbor line and the new city line and will seek railroad officials’ view before deciding.
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Lee
Common Council
Government Harbor
Naugatuck Wharf
Committee On Harbor Improvements
New City
Naugatuck
Mayor Defends Prerogative Over Harbor Master Election
The mayor argues he cannot be ordered to call a special meeting for harbor master election. He says the charter requires a meeting within a reasonable time and that the harbormaster’s term begins February 19. Alderman Gould’s petition and a related resolution are in dispute as the mayor refuses a specific call. A vote to refer the resolution to the miscellaneous matters committee was moved by Alderman Wilson.
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Lee
Aldeeee Gould
Fhaydér
Gould
Alderman Wilson
Sultan Abdul Hamid Reported Indisposed in Constantinople
Constantinople January 19 An official admission states that Sultan Abdul Hamid is indisposed but not seriously ill. Government notes the illness is not alarming, yet public concern grows over the possible severity of the situation for the ruler and state stability.
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United Press
Constantinople
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Thomaston Mill Fire Destroys E Howd Complex
A fire starter from an overheated stove destroyed the cider grist and sawmill of E Howd three miles from Thomaston. No workers were on site, the mill burned completely, residence and barn saved by wind dying. Damage about 2400 dollars with 1000 insured. In Messina the Duke of Genoa aided firemen and narrowly escaped a falling wall while saving a panicked woman. Hundreds of bodies believed consumed.
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Thomaston
United Press
E. Howd
Messina
Genoa
City Court Fines and Jails In Broad Street Incidents
In city court James Rowe was fined seven dollars and costs and jailed 30 days for stealing an overcoat from St John’s church basement and selling it to a second hand dealer. Several other petty cases included a 10 day sentence for David Cunningham after a domestic dispute, and a ten dollar fine for James McGee for drunkenness and begging on Main Street as police target pan handling. George Dean and James were linked to a chicken theft. their case was continued.
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James Rowe
DeLaney
St. John's Church
Albert Johnson
Rowe
B. Sackowitz
Bank Street
Charles Johnson
Pullman
Cody
Oneill
Broad Street
Costa
David Cunningham
Austin Street
Dames
Root Wins First Step Toward New York Senate Seat
Albany reports Elihu Root secured the Senate majority vote to succeed Thomas C. Platt with Root 21 to 14 over Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler and an Assembly tally of 90 to 20 for Root over Charter. Absentees included Democrats and Republicans. joint session to compare journals set for tomorrow.
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United Press
Albany
Elihu Root
United States
Thomas C. Platt
Senate
Bracken
Mr. Root
McManus and Harte
Root
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanter
Assembly
Charter
Two Women Die From Gown Fires in New York Office Fire
Early today two women died and two buildings were damaged after gowns and nightwear ignited from stove flames. Margaret Reilly, cleaning an office, brushed a stove causing curtains to ignite and a three story structure to burn. she is fatally burned. Ras Freedman also suffered fatal burns as her nightdress caught fire from a stove.
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New York
Margaret Reilly
Ras Freedman
Classified ads cover nursing help and shop offers
Wanted experienced woman to provide nursing care at 1160 Howard Ave West End also polo and hockey supplies at The Liberty on Broad Street with low prices. Other ads include a card reader service by Mrs Levy 674 Madison Ave, gas lamps Ever Ready at The Liberty 202, dentist Walter at 1062 Main St, window glass by Beck hoff Bennett 97 East Main St, upright piano for sale, piano boxes, and pipe boiler furnace cover services by John F Walsh 114 Koauth St.
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Howard Ave
West End
Cne
Boston
Steinert’s
Main St
Carshore
Nassau St
East End
M. Wittstein
Main St. Alt
the Liberty
Broad St
Ore Walters
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Baroness von Ranberg
Mannee
State Federation of Labor
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New Harbor Line
Turkey
Duke OF Genoa
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Dewey St. Alse
Warner Brothers Company
Pembroke St. Ap
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Quigley
Wheeler Avenue
OLD Homestead
E. Main
Walter Sts
M. F. O'Connor
Dr. Mansfield
Meigs
Main Street
Waterbury
Conn
Lindley St
Lyon & Grumman's
Moble Ave
Moulton
Fair
Field Avenue
Stratford Center
George Moore
Stratford Ave
the Philomat
John St. Agt
Leith
State Street
Matt Wister
Beckhoff & Bennett
East Main St
Noble Ave
Lddo
John F. Walsh
Koauth
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