Lilley Seat Vacated By Governor Move In Congress
Washington reports show the House Judiciary Committee ruling George L. Lilley could not hold both governor and congressman roles. The panel states Lilley vacated his House seat on January 6 1909 when he assumed the Connecticut governorship and urges removal from the roll. The decision comes after Lilley’s December resignation offer and a contentious debate over vacancy and routine.
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House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Lilley
United Press
Washington
House Judiciary
George L. Lilley
Republican
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
Gaines
Tennessee
Hovee
Jones
House
Litley
Hartford
Eee
Congress
Woodruff
United States
Higgins
Bridgeport Health Official Praises City Utilities
Health Officer E A McLellan reports 1908 saw 1 96 deaths and 2 597 births with a natural increase of 1 201. He notes low mortality, TB decline due to public education, and praises garbage collection and water supply as state leading. He warns on slaugherhouse needs and sewer odor control, and cites contagious disease counts for 1907 and 1908.
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Bridgeport
E. A. McLellan
Superintendent of Schools
New England
Brandegee Elected U S Senator by Connecticut Legislature
The joint convention of Connecticut’s legislature elected Frank B. Brandegee to the United States Senate for a six year term starting March 4. Brandegee assured a loyal, steady approach to national issues and stressed protection for Connecticut workers, farmers, and manufacturers amid tariff revisions.
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United Press
Hartford
Frank B. Brandegee
United States Senate
Spafford
Senate
Banks
House
Brandegee
Robertson
Hill
Searles
Joint Assembly
Mmittee
Cronin
New London
Higgins
Winsted
United States
Congress
Connecticut
Washington
Moran Case Dismissed on Self Defense Plea
Lawrence Moran faced a stabbing charge over an incident on Caroline street. Judge Pullman nolled the case after evidence showed Moran acted in self defense. victim George Gill testified to the confrontation. Moran and Gill were part of a four person group at a friend's house. Gill struck Moran with a chair and Moran used a knife after fearing for his life.
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Lawrence Moran
George Gill
Caroline Street
Pullman
Moran
Gill
Labor men favor tuberculosis homes
Hartford Jan 20 The State Federation of Labor considered a resolution supporting the creation of county homes to treat tuberculosis patients. The motion was referred to the resolutions committee. Delegate Eli Brunel of the Hartford Cigar Makers assailed the American Tobacco Company for opening stores to compete with independent dealers.
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United Press
Hartford
State Federation of Labor
Eli Brunel
Hartford Cigar Makers
Prof Lowell Elected Harvard President
Harvard overseers confirmed Abbott Lawrence Lowell as successor to President Bird. He will take office May 19. John D. Long presided the session which was unanimous for Professor Lowell.
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United Press
Boston
Harvard
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
President Birdt
John D. Long Spence
Navy
Protease Lowell
Tragic Lake Michigan crib disaster claims many lives
Chicago reports a massive fire three miles out in Lake Michigan destroyed a temporary crib and tunnel works. Between twenty and seventy five men perished or faced drowning as dynamite stored below the water edge raised explosion risks. dozens saved or rescued, with several still missing in the tunnel and amid burning wreckage.
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United Press
Chicago
Lake Michigan
John Connors
John McDonald
George W. Jackson Company
City Water Department
William Scully
McDonald
George Curtis
Sixty-eighth &T. Crib
Murford
Jackson Park
Murphy
Fire Department
Two New Bishops Appointed for United States
Official notice from Rome announces Monsignor J. B. Pitaval as Archbishop of Santa Fe and Monsignor J. Grimes as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of New York.
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United States
United Press
Washington
Rome
Mer. Falconi
J. B. Pitaval
Santa Fe
J. Grimes
Bisehop
New York
Adverse Action Against Japanese Nears Abandonment
President Roosevelt cites Pacific coast sentiment and governor Gillette's efforts as California faces objectionable bills. The White House notes no clash with Japan but expects continued moral support to maintain peace and resist anti-Japanese agitation. The call firemen issue in the city advances as Singer and Union Metallic Cartridge Co. suspend new hires.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Pacific Coast
Gillette
California
State Department
Baron Takahira
Fire Commission
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Singer Mfg. Co
Fire Department
Singer Company
Fire origin under debate in Meade tragedy at 830 Colorado
Fire investigators, led by Chief Mooney, examined the 830 Colorado avenue house after Cyrus L. Meade and his daughter Sarah died in a Monday fire. Coroner Deten and witnesses leaned to origin in a coal bin near waste papers, likely spread via overheated furnace pipes. Owner Charles Gaylord urged formal inquiry. Miss Geraldine Mayer alerted residents by smoke. Queen's Daughters to meet at St. Augustine's chapel Friday night.
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Colorado Avenue
Cyrus L. Meade
Sarah
Charles L. Gaylord
Mooney
Capt
Arnold
Rowland
E. B. Knowles
Deten
Knowles
Geraldine Mayer
BE. L. Mayer
Gaylord
Mr. Meade
Charter changes urged by city Health Board in new charter proposal
The Health Board pressed for charter changes to grant it clearer authority, enable delegation from the Common Council, and require milk distributors to register with the board. Dr. Ober argued for increased funding and a licensed bacteriologist to strengthen milk inspection and evidence in court, noting pasteurization risks and the need for continuous inspection from udder to consumer.
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Board of Apportionment Cas
George E. Ober
Health Board
Ober
Board of Health
Board of Apportionment
Agricultural Experiment Station
Detroit
United States
Seer McLellan
Lee
Common Council of
Waterbury
Common Council
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U.S
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St. Augustine's Chapel
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South’ Ave
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Connection
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Daniel P. Keane
Warner Brothers Pany
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Wheeler Avenue
Main Street
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Noble Ave
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Fairfield Avenue
Stratford Center
Gancee Moore
Stratford Ave
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Main St
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Main St. Alda*pa
Philomat
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Judge Hall
Leith
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Matt Wielar
the Liberty
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Mark ‘Naggie
East Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
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S St. Hill
Cummings & White's
Golden and
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Cleveland
Ohio
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E. Main St
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Sears
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Hocks
Porka
M. M. Nagel
East Main St
Gittigut
Ruppert
N. Y
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Matt St
Morton
Everhardt
Smith
Philadelphia
Pratt
Fairfield Ave
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