Bargemaster Survives Wild Storm Off Local Port
Captain Dan Oxford of the coal barge John M Wesler leaped twenty feet through icy water to reach the barge ahead as the John M Wheeler sank in harbor. The Wheeler carried 518 tons of coal and was in tow of the tug Pliny Fisk. Oxford saved his dog and alerted tugs to bring in the others while the Wheeler went down near Bridgeport light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Oxford
John M. Wesler
Mfe
Bridgeport
John M. Wheeler
Capt. Oxford
Pliny Fisk
McCa
Bridgeport Licht
Wheeler
Oxford
Maney
Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Suffragists Plan Action In General Assembly
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association Executive Board met at Mrs. Davis's Bridgeport home to map a push for amending the state constitution during the current legislative session. Leaders from multiple towns attended, with Miss Emily Pierson reporting strong campaign progress and a successful week in Wellington, including a large mass meeting with Mrs. Carlos F. Stoddard as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Woman Suffrage
T. Davis, Jr
Bridgeport
Hincks
The
Ruutz Rees
Greenwich
Mary J. Rogers
Meriden
H. H. Knox
New Canaan
Edward Porritt
M. Toscan Bennett
Bertford
Frances Osborne
Derby
A. BE. S. Taylor
Norfolk
Emily Pierson
Rockville
Eugrenes
Pierson
Supt Birmingham Holds His Own Amid Illness
Reports from the bedside of Superintendent of Police Eugene Birmingham indicate he is holding his own though still very sick. Recovery is hoped to be rapid unless complications arise in the next few days. His attending physician notes a lower temperature after a poor night and better respiration, with nourishment taken and the superintendent in cheerful spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Birmingham
Weather Indications for New Haven and Vicinity
Forecast calls for fair and much colder conditions tonight with variable winds. A recent storm moved over the area, producing high winds along the New England coast, followed by a high pressure ridge bringing fair weather and low temperatures. A disturbance over Montana raised temperatures in the northwest, with zero readings in parts of the lake region. local outlook remains fair with freezing temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Jag
Meine
New England Coset
Montana
Stratford Tramps Put to Work on Local Road
Stratford January 21 Tramps housed at a local lodging shed face a work duty after a night of shelter. Selectman James Lawler ordered the men to labor at road scraping mud as punishment and to earn their keep, with a break promised after completing tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
James Lawler
New Haven Divine Will Preach Here For Installation
Rev. Oscar B. Maurer of New Haven will preach the sermon at the formal installation of Rev. Herbert D. Gallaudet as pastor of the First Congregational church this evening at 7 30. The program follows the published notice and notes. Gallaudet comes from a Connecticut family with strong Deaf education ties and Yale connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar B. Maurer
New Haven
Herbert D. Gallaudet
First Congregational Church
de. Brown
Maurer
Elm City
Farmer of
Mysterious well dressed woman taken to Lakeview for treatment
A richly gowned middle aged woman identified later as Matilda Khaurey caused a scene at Cyrus Pharmacy before being restrained by five policemen. She was placed in Lakeview Home under solitary confinement, while two Brooklynbased men claimed kinship and arranged for her transfer to a New York sanitarium aboard a Pullman car. Authorities probe her identity and possible morphine use amid secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Khaurey
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Police
Alexander Morrissey
Lakeview
Brooklyn
New York
M. J. Greenstein
Ilda Khaurey
Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club Program at Lyric Theatre
The Wednesday Afternoon Musical club will present a musicale at Lyric theatre Wednesday at 3:30 led by Miss Gertrude Field. The program includes Grieg strings and vocal trio selections, a Gade trio, soprano solos, Grieg piano violin sonata, Meyerbeer contralto aria, and Jiranek pieces for strings with flute and piano, featuring Mrs. Wiedenhammer Mrs. Wilcox Miss Field and other artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Theatre
Gertrude Field
Grieg
Philip Wiedenhammer
Bendall
Stange
R. D. Martin
Florence Umstatter
Miss Peck
Meyerbeer
Ara
Ara, “Ah! Mon Fils, le Thropete, “Miss Norma. Weber
Mabel French
Harriet “Cady
Bar to Act on Death of Chief Justice Hall
Fairfield County Bar association will meet at the County courthouse next Friday at 10 o clock to take action on the death of Chief Justice Hall of the Supreme Court of Errors. Clerk William T. Haviland of the superior court issued notice of the gathering.
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Justice Hall
William T. Haviland
Superior Court
Fairfield County Bar Association
County Court House
Hall
Supreme Court of Errors
Yale Student Fined for False Fire Alarm
Edmund R. Pendleton of Scranton Pennsylvania a Yale 1913 graduate was fined 3200 and costs in New Haven city court after pleading guilty to sending in a false fire alarm. The fine was paid by friends. He remains under Probation by the Yale faculty for an infringement of college rules amid a claim of intoxication by his counsel for leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Edmund R. Pendleton
Yale
Scranton
Fale
Police Shakeup Reorganizes Force and Creations Nine Lieutenancies
The ordinance abolishes the detective bureau and the special police force, creates nine lieutenancies, hires three civilian chauffeurs, and raises patrols to 130. It sets up a three platoon system and schedules changes to take effect April 1, 1913, with future assignments to the detective bureau at the board’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Reddy
Detective Bureau
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Police Commisioners
Uniformed Force
Bridgeporters May Land Good Committees
Hartford reports speculation on Connecticut Senate committee assignments to be announced by George M. Landers. Bridgeport figures include A McNeil Jr chairing Incorporations, J H Whitcomb heading Public Health and Safety, and C Newman possibly Education. Whitcomb also touted for Appropriations amid general Democratic push. Cadwell’s confirmation as Highway Commissioner presumed waning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corres
Hartford
Capitol
George M. Landers
New Britain
Senate
John F. McDonough
Naugatuck
Judiciary Committee
A. McNeil, Jr
Bridgeport
Committee On Incorporations
Joseph H. Whitcomb
Public Health and Safety
Christian Newman
Minor
New London
M. J. Quinn
New Haven
Whitcomb
Appropriations Committee
W. H. Cadwell
Britain
J. H. MacDonald
Mrs Garrity Home After Operation’s Return
Mrs Agnes Reilly Garrity wife of William J Garrity letter carrier has returned from New Haven hospital after a serious operation. She convalesces at her mother Mrs Mary Reilly 1520 Park Ave. Friends report her steady recovery. The Bridgeport Medical Society hosts a free lecture this evening at Barnum School Hall by Dr F L Day on The Feeding of School Children. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Reilly Garrity
William J. Garrity
New Haven Hospital
Bridgeport Medical Society
Barnum School Hall
F. L. Day
Three Italians jailed in murder case confess knowledge
Greenwich January 21 three Italian men held at Bridgeport jail confessed to know who killed Joseph Taylor contractor. They said they were with the shooter when the crime occurred over alleged subjection of Taylor to Italians paying attention to his daughters. Police seek the unknown gunman. Suspects named Frank Dimesse 22 Natalie Biomd 27 Dominic Dimesse 19.
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Greenwich
Joseph Taylor
Bridgeport
Taylor
Igen
Frank Dimesse
Natalie Biomd
Dominic Dimesse
Frank Virelli
Justiin
Hall
Senate
Greator MoéNoett
Tyme
Frederic B. Hall
Connecticut
Imaf
Commonwealth
Tle
Senate Chamber
Oresis Boe Desai
Zb Li
Ile Tite
Bridgeport Man Arrested in Pennsylvania Jail Break Case
Petrick F. McMahon, a Bridgeport sports figure living at 760 Railroads Avenue, is held at police headquarters facing extradition to Uniontown, Pennsylvania, where he is accused of jail breaking. His counsel, Hugh F. Lavery, says a Pennsylvania statute could place him under heavy bonds. He reportedly served part of a sentence in Uniontown and fled, prompting a statewide alert. Patrolman James Bray arrested him yesterday. McMahon denies wrongdoing and expects possible release.
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Petrick F. McMahon
Bridgeport
Uniontown
Hugh F. Lavery
McMahon
Hfe
Pennsylvania
Jocal
Pittsburgh
James Bray
Judson Attacks Father OConnor in Stratford Row
State's Attorney Stiles Judson issued a statement with a letter to Rev. M J O'Connor of St James church Stratford responding to the priest's public remarks on annexing Stratford to Bridgeport. Judson accuses O'Connor of using pastoral influence to sway politics and links his actions to support for Judge Charles H Peck while charging the priest with stirring political opinions among his congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiles Judson
M. J. O'Connor
St. James’ R. C
Stratford
Bridgeport
Charlies H. Peck
Judson
Fairfield’ County
Father O’connor
Rusty relic of War captures local criminal
A 13 year old son of Mrs. Alice McC loy in New York held a burglar at gunpoint with an ancient civil war revolver until police arrived. John Callahan, of Bridgeport, was found with over $100 in jewelry taken from Mrs McCarthy’s apartment. Neighbors aided after the intruder was subdued at Morrisania police station.
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Alice McCloy
East 156Th Street
New York
John Callahan
Bridgeport
Morrisania
Callahan
Briggs Named Bridgeport Sub-Committee Member for AIA
The American Institute of Architects formed a public information committee with state headquarters in Waterbury. Warren R. Briggs of 946 Main Street has been elected the Bridgeport sub-committee member to disseminate information on architectural matters for all building classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Architects
Waterbury
Warren R. Briggs
Main Street
Bridgeport
Roraback faction vanquished ends legislature deadlock
Hartford Jan 21 the House unified on a compromise for membership on 35 joint committees ending a two week deadlock with the Senate The plan gives each party an even stake on every committee and prompts adjournment to prepare final appointments for Thursday with leaders to meet in meanwhile and finalize staffing details.
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Corres
Hartford
House
Senate
Representative Hall
Willington
Representative Healy
Windsor Locks
GOP
Democrats
William Thoms
Waterbury
progressiveRepublicans
Cams
Committee
Webster
Charges of New Haven Rail Line Monopoly Hearings Begin
Washington January 21 Ernest H Bull vice president of H Bull Steamship Co testified before shipping inquiry that New York New Haven Maine Central and Canadian Pacific coerced rates creating a monopoly in Maine freight. He urged law requiring carrier lines with prorating agreements to file copies with the interstate commerce commission and offer contracts to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
Maine
Ernest H. Bull
H. Bull Steamship Co
New York
Maine Central
New Haven
Stockton Springs
Bull Inc
Canadian Pacific
Maine Steamship Co
New Haven Road
Bull
Alexander
Interstate Commerce Commission
Judge Scott Sums Medve Damages in City Suit
Judge Howard B. Scott of the court of common pleas awards Peter Medve 49.30 for work on a two story dwelling in Black Fork. Julius Gassay counterclaims 25 for alleged unfinished or inferior work. The case centered on $200 Medve claimed was due. Mr and Mrs Joseph Taylor take a pleasant trip through Canada and Niagara Falls planning a week in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard B. Scott
Court of Common Pleas
Han
Peter Medve
Julius Gassay
Medve
Fock
Kassey
Joseph Taylor
Canada
Niagara Falls
Washington
Family Flees As House Burns In Early Morning Fire
Special to The Farmer Southport Jan. 21 A fire struck the John Fodema home in Greenfield early today destroying the building. Jennie Fodema, wife of the farmer, and five children escaped with no time to don coats or clothing. Neighbors helped gather clothing and assist the stricken family as the blaze consumed the house and a rear barn burned unseen.
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Southport
Hess
John Fodema
Greenfield
Jennie
Peetie Fees
Special Grand Jury Probes Van New Haven G Trunk Pact
A special federal grand jury in New York meets to investigate the Van New Haven and Hartford and G Trunk traffic agreement. Witnesses include Edward J. Rich Boston and Maine president and private secretary to President Chamberlin. Indictments against top officials are anticipated.
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New York
United States
Patether
New Haven
Hartford
Cibeetge
Diel
Charmtreriin
Grand
Jlrs
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Canine
R. A.U. M. CG. Company
Dog
S. T. Davis, Jr
Birmingham
NEW Haven Divine
H. D. Gallaudet
First Church
D. C
Thomas Gallaudet
St. Anne's New York
Gallaudet
Free Church College
Edinborough
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Boston
Central Congregational Church
John H. Dennison
A. M. Youngs
Pine Orchard
Conn
Youngs
Edson F. Gallandet
Fred Allen
Mr. Gallaudet
Dwight Hall
Beta Phi
Pei Upsilon
Skull and Bones
Alliance Francaise
Landers
Penna
Rusty Relic of War
Briggs
M’neil
Judge Hall
Steamship
Scott
Rosin
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