Sheriff Hawley Ill For Appointment As U S Marshal
The report says Sheriff Sidney Hawley, recently ill with a dangerous abscess and sleeplessness, is too weak to discuss his possible nomination by President Taft for U S marshal of Connecticut. Hawley’s fate hinges on his health and whether he will resign the sheriff’s office upon confirmation or serve out his term ending June 1, 1911.
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Hawley
Sidney E. Hawley
Taft
United States
District of
Connecticut
Sherif Hawley
Sheriff Hawley
Ileve
Bali‘win
Mys
Fairfield County
Brandegee
E. J. Hill
Hill
New London
Brookfield
Charles
Anna
Merwin) Hawley
M. G. Bulkeley
State Board of Agriculture
Internal Revenue
John L Hutchinson
Bridgeport
Edson
Bishop
United States Marshal
Ent
William McKinley
Orville H. Platt
Joseph R. Hawley
A Discussion of Self Perpetuating Boards and Freak Charter Changes
A critical examination of a proposed charter amendment by the Taxpayers' League seeking a four year mayoral term with no re election. The piece argues the plan mirrors reactionary and freakish ideas while contrasting with modern calls for recall provisions and broader democratic reforms. It warns such changes could weaken public control and empower big business interests.
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Kkeuter
Taxpayers’ League
Mhey
Bridgeport
Park Board
Library Board
League
Great Liberty Statesmen
America
Painter Henry Dressel Dies After Daughter's Fall From Grace
In Brooklyn, Henry Dressel a top hotel decorator, dies of pneumonia blamed on a broken heart after his 18 year old daughter Ruth eloped with songwriter John R Carroll and faced arrest in Bridgeport Connecticut. Ruth testified against Carroll leading to prison and a fine and jail term for Frank Herman.
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Brooklyn
Henry Dressel
Moffatt Street
Ruth
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
John R. Carroll
Frank Herman
Bank Street
Dressel
the Good Shepherd
Hartford
Carroll
Carrell
Gas Explosion Injures Baravyakas Family in Middletown
A gas leak in a Main Street tenement caused a sudden sheet of flame and a powerful blast as James Baravyakas returned home with a lit match. He and family members James Peter Nichola and Anna received burn care at Middletown Hospital. Several others were lightly cut by falling glass. the tenement itself did not burn.
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United Press
Middletown
Conn
Middletown Hospital
Baravyakas
James
Peter
Nichola
Anna Baravakes
Girl Strike Breaker Beaten In Chicago Garment Strike
Chicago January 28 a strike breaker Anna Mathuse 22 may die from injuries after an attack by a man described as a striker. She was knocked down with brass knucks and stamped in the face as she lay prostrate, hospital physicians say her condition is critical.
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United Press
Chicago
Anna Mathuse
Wellesley Girls Vote For Woman's Suffrage
Special from United Press Wellesley Massachusetts reports show Harvard suspends judgment as Wellesley College girls vote on extending suffrage to women. The Student Government Association supervised the ballot with both sides claiming early lead. full results awaited next week.
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United Pr
Wellesley
Mass
Jan. Vard
Cambridge
Harvard
England
Student Government Association
Stimson Strong for Progressive Movement in Cleveland
In Cleveland on January 28 Henry L. Stimson, defeated Republican candidate for New York governor, urged nationwide adoption of progressive principles at a Tippecanoe Club banquet. He called for reform within the party, removing unworthy elements and embracing core progressive ideals to strengthen the party's future.
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United Press
Cleveland, O
Henry L. Stimson
New York
Stimson
Opium Sale Cases Narrowly Prosecuted In City Court
Judge Frank L. Wilder rules sale of opium is illegal only when the label is accurate but the statutes are found too narrow. Charles Hong, wealthy merchant of State and Water streets, convicted of keeping an opium den and fined $6 for each offence after being charged under the Pure Food law. An appeal was entered with bonds set at $100. The decision notes the jars contained extracts stronger than opium and suggests the Pure Food law does not fully cover the sale.
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Frank L. Wilder
Charles Hong
State
Water Streets
Hong
William H. Comley, Jr
Wilder
Comiey
Court Decrees Free Three Women From Unhappy Marriages
In Superior Court Judge Milton A. Shumway granted uncontested divorces to Bertha Peix Knox Margaret Albricht and Helen Longwell. Margaret Albricht formerly Hu an employee, John B Longwell a Titusville dentist and Lillian F Wixon wed 1908 faced grounds of desertion habitual intemperance and unsafe relations.
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Bertha Peix (Blackman) Knox
Milton A. Shumway
Margaret Huth
Liberty Street
Christopher Hu
Hallett Street
Margaret Albricht
Helen Garfield Longwell
Norwalk
John B. Longwell
Titusville
Wixon
Paterson
N. J
Horse Thief Pleads Drink As Excuse
Clarence Burr Mott pleaded guilty to theft of a $150 horse owned by Harry W. Walker of the Naugatuck Valley Ice Co. in the city court today. Judge Wilder held him in bail of $1,000 for trial in the Superior court. Mott, 40, unmarried, recently lived at 1338 Main Street. He has prior petty arrests, none for a crime this serious. He said he was drinking.
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Clarence Burr Mott
Harry W. Walker
Naugatuck Valley Ice Co
Wilder
Superior Court
Mott
Main Street
Gunboat Wheeling Expected to Reach Guantanamo Tonight
Special from United Press. Washington Jan 28 The gun boat Wheeling once believed blown up at sea is now expected to arrive at Guantanamo Cuba tonight Navy officials say they are not worried no report is expected before arrival The department estimates she is making about eight knots an hour rather than 12 as previously thought.
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United Press
Washington
Wheeling
Guantanamo
Cuba
Navy Department
Guantane
Gro
Mitchell girl missing sparks New Haven Bridgeport search
A 15 year old East Main Street girl Martha Mitchell remains missing as investigators pursue leads across New Haven and Bridgeport. Two men, Michael Baker and Harry Kissner, face possible charges of indecent assault as prosecutors seek to bind them for trial while the Lofthouse girl’s confession shapes the case and a potential school-ward disposition for the younger girl.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Martha
Mitchell
Martha Mitchell
East Main St
Barnum Avenue
Michael Baker
Blavincki
Caroline Street
Harry Kissner
East Main Street
City Court
May Lofthouse
Lofthouse
Elm City
Wild- Lote
Dynamite Explosion Kills Three Men in Ontario Mine
Sault Ste Marie reports a premature dynamite blast at the Helentron mine in the Michipicoten district of Ontario killed three men and injured another.
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Sault Ste Marie
Helentron
Michipicoten
Ont
McCurdy's long flight delayed by wind and sea at Key West
Key West Fla Jan 28 J A D McCurdy unable to start the long flight to Havana due to rising wind and sea. The Paulding warned him to wait while torpedo destroyers held position along the course. After a week of calms he remains determined to begin at the first favorable moment. Oliver the Boston bull terrier reported lost with reward. Rentals and social dance notice follow.
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Key West
Fla
McCurdy
Oliver
Washington Avenue
Millionaire Husband Sues for Divorce as Schenk Is Released
Mrs Laura Schenk the alleged poisoner of her husband John O Schenk was released on her own recognizance until the March term by Judge Lewis Jordan. A restraining order bars her from entering her island home or seeing her two children. Handlan the prosecutor filed for divorce at the March term, and Schenk’s bail was set at 10000 though she could not meet it. The court suspended immediate retrial while arranging conditions for her liberty and potential bond adjustments.
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Island
United Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Schenk
John O. Schenk
Wheeling Packer
Lewis Jordan
J. B. Handlan
Seare Sasce Red
Handlan
Mrs. Schenk
Aos
Wee Ma Yy
le Harvey
John Schenk
Br Handlan
Lawrence Reymann
Jordan
Storney Boyce
West Virginia Senate Crisis Ends With Republican Seat Plan
In Charleston on January 28, Democratic and Republican leaders moved toward organizing the Senate after 16 Republicans refused to join. Democrats signaled concessions, including allowing any Republican to be president, ending fears of a Governor’s impeachment and a potential troop deployment as arbitration talks continued.
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United Press
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
England
Not entered Senate would be arrested says Governor
The Governor warned that if Republicans did not enter the Senate voluntarily they would be arrested. He refused to order state troops to aid the Democrats but would order them not to protect the Republicans.
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Senate
Marriage of Fred Rowe to Miss Catherine Brooks Announced
Announcement reveals the marriage of Frederick L. Rowe and Miss Catherine Brooks on Wednesday January 18 at St Augustine's church with Rev C J McElroy officiating. Brooks a stenographer with Hervey Hubbell Inc and Rowe son of John L Rowe of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, resides at 914 State Street.
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Catherine Brooks
State, Street
Frederick L. Rowe
Nichols Street
St. Augustine’s Church
C J. McElroy
Miss Brooks
Tate
Hervey Hubbell, Inc
Ma Rowe
John L. Rowe
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Hennepin Mill Co
Seni
State Street
Clancy's Cafe Poli Bidz Ad Promises Free Lunch
Unclear fragment describes Clancy's Cafe on Fairfield Avenue offering best of everything and a fine free lunch. The text is incomplete but suggests a promotional cafe or dining ad with a free lunch offer. Readers should seek full details from the original notice.
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Clancy
Poli Bidg
Fairfield Ave
Poli Bidz
Water St
McPadden
F. & M. Schaefer
N. Y
Weiner
M. McPadden
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Thomas M. Cullinan
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Johnson Lofthouse
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Delaney
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Connecticut School For Girls
Pcurdy
P. J. Donovan
State St
St. Patrick's
Eagles’ Hall
Maloney
Handian
Isaac Heyman
Mra. Schenk
Age Jordan
West Virginia
Fred
Rowe
Catherine’ Brooke
Groom
Brotherhood of Railway
Lewis St
T. L. Bartholomew
Washington Terrace
West Ave
West Liberty St
Watson Co
Connecticut Corset Co
Oak and
George Sts
J. E. McBrady & Co
Irene
William Kearns
A. Bernstein
E. R. Gilson
Spring St
Fairfield
Oak and George Sts
Golden Hill St
Frank W. Hurd
Washington Ave
Fairfield Avenue
Farmer
Mark Nagel’s
E. Main St
P. O
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Terry Farms
Terry Titan
Newfield Budding
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