Committee of Borough Cannot Settle Strike Sparks Haverilla’s Bruises
Shelton dispatch reports a volatile strike scene at the Sidney Blumenthal Co plant as union organizers press demands while police contemplate action. The Industrial Workers of the World denounces tactics and calls for worker solidarity amid tensions and a large nonresident police presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
W. W
Jeter
Aril
Port
Sidney Blumenthal Co
Stolzenbers
Blumenthal Co
Reoceivn
Stolzenberz
Etn
Caandat Ncaa
Ret
Donovan's Appeal for Fair Play Is Cheered in House
Representative Donovan of Connecticut was loudly cheered in the House as he defended new member Borders of Illinois during debate over the South Carolina elections case involving the alleged $22,000 spent to win Whaley’s seat. Donovan objected to what he called sharp parliamentary tactics and urged fair play for the rookie member amid procedural disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Donovan
Connecticut
House
Borchers
Simaon
Mississippi
Sates Bordhers
Sisson
Dono‘van Tose
Una
Illinois
Bt Sores Hers
Scan Eontsinacara
Four Young Girls Held for Parents in Bridgeport
Four youths from New Haven and Orange are held at the police headquarters after being taken into custody near Fairfield avenue and I Street. Alice Copeland 18 of 38 Grand Avenue Mabel Cowles 16 of 15 Christopher Street Helen Glenn 15 and Elizabeth Glenn 16 of Plainfield Avenue Orange say they came to Bridgeport seeking work and await word from their parents.
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Alice, Copeland
Grand Avenue
Mabel Cowles
Christopher Street
New Haven
Helen
Elizabeth Glenn
Plainfield Avenue
Orange
Po- Hce
Pairfeld, Avenue
I Street
Bridgeport
Yale Football Doctor Witness in Jaycox Suit
Dr. Leonard Sanford of New Haven, Yale football physician and hospital statistician, testified in the $2006 suit by Priest M. Jaycox alleging permanent back injury from a trolley collision. Dr. Wrisht and colleagues testified on liability and possible surgery costs, while Jaycox refused a $600 settlement offer as the trial continued at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Sanford
New Haven
Yale
Priest M. Jaycox
Jaycox
Jaycox Rubber Co
Main Street
D. M. Trecartin
Fr B. Downs
Connecticut Co
Mrs Glennon Loses Suit Against Manager Polit
A jury in the superior court yesterday afternoon returned a verdict for 8, & Poll in the suit by Mrs Mary Glennon wife of Policeman Bernard Glennon seeking 3000 for injuries from a 1912 fall in the Plaza theatre lobby. The jury found no negligence by Manager Poli.
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Mary Glennon
Bernard Glennon
Plaza Theatre
Poli
Mrs Gouderre Released On Bond After Threats
Mary Courierre of 343 State Street was aided by friends after an attempted blackmail of John J. Somersend for 2 500. Bond of 509 supplied by Lieutenant Aubert E Maloney of 749 State Street and Engine Co 7 Bridgeport fire department. She was freed after a night in headquarters.
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Mary Courierre
State Street
John J. Somersend
Gay
Badil
Aubent E. Maloney
Bridgeport
Darthe
Suffragettes Raid Downing Street in Militant Protest
In London on January 28 a militant suffrage protestors raid Downing Street in an automobile driven by a Woman Political Union member. Police detained several activists for arrest after a refusal to halt the car. The vehicle, decorated with peas, protested the forcible feeding of suffragettes and called for an end to jail torture of women. In Trenton New Jersey on January 23 women spoke for and against proposals in the House. January 28 in Albany an ordinance would fund four policewomen at seventy five dollars monthly.
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London
Eduriall
Asquith
Downingstret
Women’s Politcal Union
Whitehall
Downing Street
Wotham
Scotland Yard
Hue
Trenton
N. J
Oeeas
Ip Hause
Capt Goddard of Southport Found Hurt in Road
Mystery surrounds the death or injury of Capt Frederick Goddard, a former sea captain, found badly hurt by a trolley in Southport and Westport area. He suffered multiple fractures and possible internal injuries. recovery viewed as doubtful.
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Frederick Goddard
Southport
Westport
Vanderbilts May Save Yacht on Voyage Home
New York dispatch reports Frederick W. Vanderbilt and party including the Duke and Duchess of Manchester plan to sail direct to New York aboard the Almirante after the Vanderbilt yacht Warrior struck a reef off the northwest coast of Colombia. Captain Devan confirms the mishap but says the vessel can be saved and the party will board the Almirante for New York, due February 5.
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New York
Frederick W. Eanbelle
Petty
Duke and Duchess of Manchester
United
Bruit
Almirante
Vanderbilt
Fedast
Colombia
W. H. Devan
EB. W. Vanderbilt
Cordhreef
York
Albany Judge Dies After Birthday Party
An Albany judge named Basa was found dead early Tuesday in a bathtub at his home after friends celebrated his birthday the previous night. An autopsy will be held to determine the cause. Basa had just begun a second six year term as judge.
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Hand W. Base
Basa
Jilted man kills woman then himself in San Francisco
San Francisco, Jan. 28. James F. Giennard, a former convict, shot and killed Mrs. Cleo Ferrand after she refused to marry him, then fatally shot himself with the same pistol. Five months after his release from prison he learned she had come to the city and followed.
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San Francisco
James F. Giennard
Mirs
Cleo Ferrand
Giennard
Children of Mary Parish to Host Two Night Entertainment
The Children of Mary of St Thomas parish Fairfield under Rev William Blake present a two night social and entertainment event. Tonight features a whist with valuable prizes followed by dancing with Holy Name Society floor help. Tomorrow the Knights of Columbus Bridgeport present a minstrel show with dancing and refreshments plus a sale of homemade goods and candy. Tickets are valid for either evening and parishioners and neighbors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Mary of
Hope to Convict Bomb Throwers by Pal Confessions
Confessions of Alfred Lehman and Rocco Pucielli are used by police and the district attorney to bolster prosecutions against east side bomb-throwing gangs. Lehman’s tale spans petty thefts to major robberies and he provided corroborating statements about the bombers. The pair claim they would not hesitate to injure or kill to further their explosive work.
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Alfred Lehman
Rocco Pucielli
Ece
Whitman
East Side
Lehman
Rime
Paterson
Bangor Daily News Plant Destroyed in Fire
The Bangor Daily News plant in Bangor Maine was destroyed by fire on January 28. The blaze originated in the press room and spread via an elevator shaft through the building, causing an estimated loss of 35000 dollars.
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Bangor
Bangor Daily News
Battleship Rushes To Port Au Prince
Under forced draft of the battleship South Carolina the ship pushes through the Windward Passage toward Port au Prince Haiti to join bluejackets and marines with the Montana for protection of Americans and other foreigners.
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Washington
South Carolina
Teddy
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Montana
Remains Exhumed In Search Of Hannah A Cross Death
New York January reports exhumation of Hannah A Cross widow of noted jeweler in Greenwood Cemetery seeks cause of death in Bridgeport 1913. Dr Fleck explains second prescription issued after first was lost while Frank A Garland sought unseen. Ballard drugstore entries tied to duplicated codeine prescription.
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Hannah
A. Cross
Greenwood
New York
Hannah A. Gross
Greenwood Cemetery
William 7
Ferdinand L. Gross
Maiden Lane
Cross
Bridgeport
Conn
Brooklyn
Col Cut
Ciby
Ferdinand Cross
Hannah A. Cross
Herie Fortune
Toina
Ballard
H.W. Fleck
Frank E. Ballard
Woodave-nue
Alexander DeLinney
Cross House
Hold
Lafayette Street
Wood Avenue
Tax Board Sets Hearing Dates For City Allocations
The Board of Apportionment announced public hearings to review the city auditor's estimate for the coming fiscal year. Hearings will begin at 8 PM in the common council chamber with various subcommittees to consider appropriations for city expenses.
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Board of Apportionment
Common Council
Ilibrary Board
Board of Building Commissioners
Registrars of Voters
Board of Belectmen
Maclines
Board of Ees and Supply
Stee
Danacor
Ok Public Works
Bie Commissioners
Park mi
Board of Police
Tana Sopra
Police and Charities
Bur
Bedler
Weights and
Honest Work for Unfortunates of Nations Capital
Stanley W Finch Faenet commissioner for suppression of white slave traffic announced on behalf of the National Social Welfare League an immediate employment offer at eight dollars a week to women in the segregated district. A mass meeting planned to raise twenty five thousand with which to carry out the league's aim. Senator Kenyon, author of the measure eliminating the Red Light District, said to have received anonymous threatening letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley W. Finch
Faenet
National’ Social WeMsliFe League
Kenyon
Red Light District
Public Hearing On Police Force Increase Saturday
A public hearing is set for Saturday evening in the city chamber to consider adding to the police force. The common council committee plans to discuss ordinances and the proposed increase, with an early hearing on charges against four officers for excessive intoxication before adjournment to the council meeting.
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Eypacit
Commmon Council
Council
Conference Today on Chernoff Extradition
Detective Sergeant George H. Fox is in Hartford today in conference with state officials on the extradition of Samuel Chernoff held in Montreal. Earlier action indicates a trip to Washington for talks with federal authorities before extradition papers are issued.
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George”“H. Fox
Police
Hartford
Stafe
Samuel Chernoff
Montreal
Washington
Wic C
Liuet Sanger Appointed Police Drillmaster at Armory
Lieutenant Garry P. Sanger of the Third precinct is named department drillmaster and will oversee drills at the armory and target practice in the gallery at the Police and Charities buildings starting Monday. Each target practice squad will have 12 men with precinct captains in charge, according to orders from Superintendent Eugene Birmingham.
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Garry P. Sanger
Third Precinct
Police and Charities
Eugene Birmingham
Horse and Buggy Missing. Owner Reports Theft
C. B. Priccirillo of 83 Bunnell Street reports to police that his horse and buggy have disappeared. He suspects horse thieves are responsible for the loss.
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C. B. Priccirillo
Bunnell Street
Key Worker Suspect Caught Near Apartment Complex
W H Griteman of 90 Colorado Avenue reported to police that he spotted a stranger deemed a member of the key workers gang trying to enter apartments occupied by Thomas Downs at the same address Monday night. The intruder fled when confronted.
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W. H. Griteman
Colorado Avenue
Cang
Thomas Downs
Tan
Griteman
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Lyngh
Meek
Garland
Bridgeport Trust Company
Cross Jare
Garsland
Theo Aire Gumpbell
Chernoff
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