Expunged Willett’s Speech From House Record
United Press report: the House unanimously adopted a resolution expunging Representative Willett’s remarks from the permanent record. The special committee, led by Illinois’ Menn, found Willett’s January 18 speech excessive and improper and approved removing it, noting the move could set a dangerous precedent limiting debate on subjects the majority dislikes.
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United Press
Washington
House
Mann
Willett
W York
Represent Menn
Illinois
Willette
Negro Found Dead With Bullet Wound
Special from United Press. New Haven January 27 Coroner Mixie Gay held Robert Mayo of Westville and several others as witnesses in the investigation of the death of Peter F. Cannon, a 60 year old contractor, found dead by a bullet wound through the chest in the waters of West River at West Haven early today. Cannon was last seen Monday afternoon on his way to visit Mayo.
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United Press
New Haven
Mixi e-Gay
Robert Mayo
Westville
Peter F. Cannon
West River
West
Oon
Mayo
Edwards Rood Obituaries Clinic 1909 1903
In this city, Jan 26 1909 John W Edwards aged 81 years funeral from the residence of his son Charles Edwards No 1216 East Main Street on Thursday Jan 28 at 2 30pm interment at Lake View. In this city Jan 26 1903 Mrs Levi Enr 66 years 5 months funeral at residence 244 Gilbert St at 2 oclock PM with services at home.
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John W. Edwards
Harles Edwards
East Main
Lake View
Rood
Levi
Ministers Now Hunt for DeLaney's Scalp
Bridgeport editorial critics DeLaney for not prosecuting liquor violations and failing to press city crimes. It argues the prosecuting attorney must diligently pursue lawbreakers, cites 1908 Lincoln Hall incident, and questions DeLaney's fitness for reappointment. Beard says Weber not named in letter. copy read "a citizen" rather than Robert Weber.
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Weber
Nicel
Lincoln Hall
Bridgeport
Law Ander
Gerald H. Beard
Geo. M. Brown
A. R. Davies
Farmer Office
Mr. Weber
Bridgeport Prosecutor Denounces Pastors Letter
Bridgeport Prosecutor DeLaney rejects an open letter from the Bridgeport Pastors Association. He says he will not enter a newspaper feud, defends his conduct, and criticizes clergy for meddling in civic affairs while noting he never received certain letters and urges complaints to the proper official.
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Pastors’ Association
DeLaney
Bridgeport Pastors’ Association
Weber
Steeplechase Island
Ministers Association
Wilder
Lincoln Halls
Mill End Sale Urges Quick Shopping Push
Time is running short for Mill End’s 22nd sale with diverse goods across the store. Shoppers are urged to tour every corner and seize savings on rugs, books, stationery, silks, shoes, and more as prices remain below regular tags. Do not delay to enjoy the plentiful bargains.
Remodeling the Banking Commission
In Hartford on January 27 the Senate introduced a bill to remodel Connecticut banking oversight creating a state banking department with two heads earning 5000 dollars each. The measure funds two assistants and a chief clerk, while the state pays all expenses.
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United Press
Hartford
Senate
Chamberlain
Connecticut
Banking Commission
House
Justice Hammersley
Supreme Court
Civil Services Reform Association
State Civil Service Commission
Representative Brinsmade
Washington
D. J. Bryant
E. A. Smith
Orange Town Court
A. B. Caleff
Middletown
Meriden Lodge of Elks
Norwich & West
Walton
Howland Dry Goods Co. Seeks Treated as Ordinary Citizens
A clipped OCR fragment cites The Howland Dry Goods Co stating they should be treated as ordinary citizens and offers no further remarks at this time. The passage implies a legal or civic context without detailing actions or outcomes.
Funeral Unfixed for Gould Editor and Writer
The late James H. Gould longtime Farmer editor and Masonic writer likely to have funeral in Norwich with remains later brought to the city for Masonic rites. Mrs Gould critically ill with pneumonia. death due to diabetes aggravated by grip. Local Masonic bodies to act on date. Also report from Westport of a found infant in a well, unclear family impact.
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James IL
Gould
the Farmer
Norwich
H. Brower
Boston
Conductor McDonough Fatally Injured in Yard Fall
Hartford Jan 27 Michael McDonough 40 a local freight conductor was fatally injured in the yards after missing footing and slipping under a moving box car. He cried Dont touch me as trainmen began aiding him. He left a wife and family. Physicians say recovery doubtful. McDonough had fifteen years service on the division and resided in Waterbury.
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Hartford
Michael McDonough
Bridgeport
McDonough
McPonough
Waterbury
Mayor Lee Opposes Municipal Water Ownership
Mayor Lee stated his personal stance against municipal ownership of the water works. He indicated the issue will not arise while he is in office and that official action will focus on a public vote on whether residents should be allowed to decide on municipal ownership. He estimated a potential $3,000,000 cost and questioned whether people would pay four percent interest, noting the bonds could be funded from water revenues. He declined to discuss whether residents would prefer to continue paying eight percent to private entities.
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Lee
Parisian Sage claims and beauty awards guide
Beautiful women in Paris are said to use Parisian Sage hair tonic. The piece notes five winners ages 20 to 45, all praising the product for hair health, dandruff control, and vigor. Laverty & Bro. sell it for 60 cents per bottle with a money back guarantee, and mail order options exist through Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo N Y for 50 cents.
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Laverty & Bro
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Express
Water Works Amendment Adopted By Committee
The city may issue Water Works Bonds to pay for water works and property, establish consumer rates, and place liens on unpaid bills. The mayor will appoint four water commissioners with staggered terms to manage the system, while preserving the state's charter penalties and franchise rights.
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Common Council
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Lilley appoints new state officials in Hartford
Governor Lilley sent to the Senate a slate of appointments including state prison physician Dr. Fred P. Simpson of Hartford, reappointing Director EH Fuller, Frank C. Sumner, and William C. Burr of Hartford to the prison. Dr. D. R. Taylor joins the dental commission. Willimantic barber John Sirrica, Waterbury, and Leon B Santangello of Middletown, with H. G. Gibstein of Hartford, join the barber commission.
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United Press
Hartford
Lilley
Senate
Fred P. Simpson
EH. Fuller
Sufflela
Frank C. Sumner
William C. Burr
Dental Commission
D. R. Taylor
Willimantic
Barbers Commission
John Sirrica
Waterbury
Leon B Santangello
Middletown
H. G. Gibstein
Deep Cut Results From Clancy's Fall
Dave Clancy fell on South avenue suffering a head wound that required 12 stitches. He was treated at the emergency room by Dr. Krause and later placed under supervision of Doorman Fisher for the night. Judge Foster released him this morning.
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Dave Clancy
South Avenue
Dr. Krause
Beamer Dazes Five-Pound Rock Wielding Nellie Edwards
Patrolman Beamer responded to Water and Clinton last night and found Nellie Edwards armed with a rock intent on striking. He dodged the blow, detained her, and she was jailed for 30 days after Judge Foster sentenced her. Beamer estimated the rock at about five pounds.
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Beamer
Water
Clinton Streets
Nellie Edwards
Water Street
Nellie
Hotel Fire in Big Falls Kills Homesteader and Injures Others
Big Falls Minn Jan 27 A hotel fire destroyed the Audit Hotel killing J. J. Curley a Homesteader and fatally injuring Nele Erickson who leaped from a third story window. Paul Toronto and others escaped through flames in nightclothes and sustained serious burns.
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Big Falls
Minn
J. J. Curley
Nele Erickson
Paul Toronto
Wall Street Today Market Strength Through Morning Hours
Early trading showed steady strength with prices rising modestly. By noon Gould stocks led gains in the latter part of the hour as New York Central stayed in good demand and specialties retained prominence. Midday tone remained strong with most issues at the top of their ranges.
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United Press
New York Central
John Costigan Returns to NYC for Philadelphia Contract
John Costigan son of a well known contractor of 832 Ogden Street has left after a four week visit and returns to New York City to oversee a major contract in Philadelphia for Pp. Hart & Sons contractors where he is employed.
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John Costigan
Ogden Street
New York City
Philadelphia
Pp. Hart & Sons
Tobacco prices hit record highs at Hartford warehouses
Hartford January 27 tobacco at the Connecticut Tobacco Corporation warehouses near Hartford is selling at record prices. The top grade Cuban seed wrapper leaf brings 2 to 245 dollars per pound while the lowest grade sells at 50 cents. Other Connecticut tobacco grades have sold at the year's lowest prices.
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Hartford
Jan
Connecticut Tobacco Corporation
Connecticut
Motor Vehicles Gain On Horse In City Valuation Rise
Board of Assessors records show 512 automobile licenses and 70 motorcycle licenses in the city, a gain of 26 autos from 1997. Total valuation reaches 874,325 versus 237,575 for motor vehicles last year, with many automobiles owned by Locomobile America and local garages.
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Board of Assessors
Locomobile People of America
Dowd Weds At St Augustine Rectory In Surprise Ceremony
The wedding of Mr Dowd to a charming educated bride was held at the Rectory of St Augustine's. Friends of the Locomobile firm circulated printed notices and created a noisy, cheerful scene with auto horns as the hour remained a secret until the ceremony.
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St. Augustine’s
Dowd
Locomobile
Deaths and Funerals: Jotham OBrien and Others
The funeral for retired ship builder Jotham OBrien was held at 2 PM from 2141 North Avenue with Rev. Henry A. Davenport officiating. Pallbearers included John J. Griffith, John W. Morehouse, J. W. Northrop, R. B. Meehan, Horace Pigg, and William R. Miller. Interment was at Mountain Grove cemetery. Also, Mrs. Ann Hyde had a 2 20 PM service from 117 Lewis Street with Rev. George M. Brown, Park cemetery burial. Frederick B. Burdicks funeral occurred at 2 PM from 284 DeForest Avenue with Rev. E. Livingston Wells and burial at Park cemetery.
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Jotham O’brien
North Avenue
Henry A. Davenport
People's Presbyterian Church
John 8. Griffith
John W. Morehouse
J. W. Northrop
R. B. Meehan
Horace Pigg
William R. Miller
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Ann Hyde Washeld
John Hyde
Lewis Street
George M. Brown
First Methodist Church
Park Cemetery
Frederick B. Burdick
DeForest Avenue
E. Livingston Wells
St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
Democrats Select Roberts for Auditor
Democrats in the State caucus chose Edward S. Roberts of North Canaan as the candidate for State auditor by a 32 to 7 vote over Edward M. Yeomans of Andover, who previously ran against Roberts. Yeomans plans to campaign on the floor this year.
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Hartford
Edward S. Roberts
North Canaan
Edward M. Yeomans
Andover
Roberts
Yeomans
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Bridgeport Citizen
Bridgeport resident A H McCarthy reports years of relief from back and loin pain using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the remedy is reliable and effective for similar troubles his wife also experienced. Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
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Bridgeport
Doan
A. H. McCarthy
East Main St
Conn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
lGeten
Psychopathic Doctors Astonish Multitude at Warner Hall
Exhibition by the Psychopathic Doctors draws a large audience as healings unfold on stage. Patients cured of rheumatism deafness paralysis and other ailments in minutes amid vivid demonstrations and descriptive lectures. Free demonstrations run daily at 2:30 p.m with offices at the Field Hotel offering free examinations until February 2.
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Blumer
Warner Hall
Main Street
Field Hotel
President urges removal of Maine battleship wreck
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging an appropriation for the removal of the wreck of the battleship Maine from Havana harbor. The request frames the effort as essential to national security and to clear the site for safe maritime navigation.
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Maine
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
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