Probe ends as experts compile public school report
Dr James H Van Sickle head of Springfield public schools completes the inquiry. The study covers costs, training, and conditions, with reports from Andrew Edeon of New York and others. An estimated $4000 project cost may be voted on by the tax board sub committee when discussing next year's estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Ven Gickle
Puwhile
Springfield
van Sickle
Alfred A
Ayres d Uta
von Sickle Hie
Tax Board
Board of Education
Annual Ball of Seaside Club a Usual Success
The Seaside Club annual ball drew about 200 guests to the palatial club, decorated with lights and greenery. An intermission featured a delightful spread as 24 numbers were danced led by live music from the orchestra of Dooitttie and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Club
Mausie
Irman
George
Hindisy
Porter
B. G. Southey
Iph
George H. Gorawall
Waward
Harvey Irving
Frank H. Birdsey
John Teo
BR. W. Cagewell
T. C. Cummings
A. W. Smith
Governor Baldwin recommends 1916 fair and New England rail plan
Special to The Farmer Hartford Conn Governor Baldwin urges the General Assembly to back a 1916 regional exposition and join New England states in building a suitable structure He also proposes authorizing the comptroller to pay up to 500 dollars for two state members invited to the New England railroad conference to develop and operate the region system and cover necessary expenses and reporting costs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himrtford
Pan
Governor Baldwin
General Assembly
Connecticut
New Eingland States
New England
Governor Farm
Massachusetts
England
Boston
Buslness
Odd Fellows meeting announced for tomorrow evening
Alt Nasba Sanctorum reports indicate a mantel meeting to be held in the Odd Fellows building. Officers will read reports for the past year and discuss plans for a prosperous season as the lodge grows in attendance and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Tierrow
Lad Loses Hand In Roadside Explosion Of Strange Device
Fourteen year old Bruno Skraydlewski of Fairfield was riding home when he found a flat sided device, possibly a railroad torpedo or blasting cap. He picked it up, triggering an explosion that blew off four fingers and damaged the thumb, with possible further amputation at St Vincent's hospital. Investigators speculate how the device ended in the roadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno Skraydlewski
Fairfield
C. R. Pratt
St. Vincent's Hospital
Publicity Club Dinner Tonight At The Stratfield
The Publicity Club will hold a dinner tonight at The Stratfield for advertising professionals. Harry D. Robbins will speak on dishonest advertising and how to combat it, while Gerald B. Woodsworth discusses efficiency in advertising. Reservations through A. H. Hancock of Bridgeport Land & Title Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publicity Club
Stratfield
Harry D. Robbins
Gerald B. Woodsworth
A. H. Hancock
Bridgeport Land & Title Company
City Court Cases Highlight Sparse Docket and Local Incidents
Judge Carl Foster presided as few cases went to trial in city court. Joseph Carlo paid a $25 fine and costs for stealing a watch from Michael Habis of 279 Hamilton Street. David Cohen, 18, was fined $5 for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. Grant McKeel, linked to a church disturbance, was committed to the county jail for 30 days as a common drunkard. A case against George Ger, tied to a late night arrest near Housatonic Avenue and reports of white slavery, was postponed for police and prosecutor review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Foster
Joseph Carlo
Michael Habis
Hamilton Street
David Cohen
Grant McKeel
George Ger
Wales
Housatonic Avenue
Ten Pound Baby Boy for Mr and Mrs Goodfellow
Mr and Mrs Edward Goodfellow of Wood Avenue rejoice at the arrival of a ten pound baby boy born around midnight Monday. Father works as a tool maker for the Singer Mfg Co. Mother and son are progressing favorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. E. Goodfellow
Edward Goodfellow
Wood Avenue
Mr. Goodfellow
Mrs. Goodfellow
Mr. Goodfelles
Advant Christian Church Re dedicates New Site
The Advant Christian church will be re dedicated Sunday with services. The remodeled church now occupies a new site at Putnam and Park streets, where it was moved during the past year. Rev. Barnes, pastor, will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advant Christian Church
Putnam and
Park Street
Barnes
Telephone Trust to Be Probed by Interstate Commission
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will probe the American Telephone & Telegraph Company amid complaints that it seeks to monopolize the telephone and telegraph business. The inquiry will examine finances, rates, growth, and alleged discrimination against independent lines and the Postal Telegraph Company, with focus on their Pittsburgh rate practices and connections. The case ties to Attorney General Wickersham's earlier letter urging scrutiny of the vast AT&T and Western Union network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Inter- State Commerce Commission
American ‘Telephone & ‘Telegraph Company
United States
Telephone and Telegraph
Commission
Wickersham
Lane
Ayent of Justice
Wicksham
Morrissey Handles Insane and Tuberculosis Victims in City Day
Inspector Alexander Morrissey oversaw the transfer of at least three insane individuals and an equal number of tuberculosis patients to Shelton sanitarium and Lakeview Home. Dominic Franzanszi, a murder suspect and escapee from Waterbury Vermont asylum, was forcibly escorted to Brooklyn aboard a departing ship after lengthy restraint, amid frequent violent outbursts. Antonio Barnowski, plagued by loud persistent prayer for three months, was moved after a struggle, and three consumptives were later escorted to Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Morrissey
Shelton
Brooklyn
Dominic Frazanszi
Waterbury
Vermont
New York
Tidow
Bridgeport
Franzansai
Lakeview Home
Antonio Barnowski
Willard Street
Salesman sought for passing bad check swindle
Police investigate a recently employed salesman L W Sturgis at American Graetzin Light Co. 363 Fairfield Ave who forged a 25 check from a Philadelphia bank and vanished. He listed Wels bach of Philadelphia and Pilifield Gaus Co as former employers. The bank honored the check before discovery of the ruse. A coal miner, Albert Dillingham, who won a 22000 dollar Hungarian lottery prize, is noted in the same item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Sturgis
Graetzin Light Co
Fairfield Avenue
Sturgis
Welsbach Company
Philadelphia
Pilifield Gaus Co
Arcade Hotel
Ondim
Albert Dillingham
Women Choose Prison Over Fines in London Suffrage Rally
Mrs General Flora Drummond and Miss Sylvia Pankhurst led a raid on Chancellor Lloyd George's office and were jailed for fourteen days after refusing a 10 dollar fine. Dozens of suffragettes faced Bow Street court, with many choosing prison and planning hunger strikes as protests spread through London streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Pankhurst
Bow Street
Rue
Grenne Eee
Bow Street Court
Polie
London
Oxford
Regent Streets
Miltante
Birmingham Is Back On Duty As Chief Returns
Supt. Eugene Birmingham, released from a serious illness, appeared at police headquarters and began reviewing papers and reports left for his inspection. He expressed pleasure at his return to duty and indicated little lingering effect from the malady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Birmingham
Redding Chemical Engine Demonstrates Firefighting Efficiency
Special to The Farmer from Redding reports a chemical engine from the Redding Ridge fire department quickly subdued a fire in the residence of F Bradley. The blaze started in an old fireplace in the cellar and spread to the floor above. Bradley failed to reach the seat of the fire, but the engine arrived from D S Sanford’s nearby premises and, driven by schoolboys, extinguished the flames in short order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Redding Ridge Fire Department
F. Bradley
Bradley
D. S. Sanford
Woman Suffrage Wins At Holy Name Society Debate
A St Charles hall debate on woman suffrage ended with a victory for supporters. City clerk F Boucher and Dr J F Shea spoke for, while A Hoeh J Lavery and Frank J Brennan argued against. Judges were John Hots Jeremiah O Leary and Henry O Hara. Separately a three acre tobacco shed owned by Louis Grossman was destroyed by fire causing a 3000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles’ Hall
Holy Name Society
St. Charles’ Church
F. Boucher
J. F. Shea
Hoeh J. Lavery
Frank J. Brennan
John Hots
Jeremiah O'Leary
Henry O'Hara
Windsor
Louis Grossman
Balkan Envoys Ready to Leave After Armistice Break
London dispatch reports Balkan peace delegates formally served on Turkish envoys a note demanding immediate end to armistice and a return to war unless Turkey makes a conciliatory move. Stojan Novakovitch delivered the note at the Carlton, Bulgarians hosted a farewell luncheon, and officials in London prepared to urge continued talks as Constantinople prepared a new negotiating basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balkan
Turkey
Stojan Novakovitch
Rechid Pasha
Carlton
Constantinople
Dr. Daneff
BM. Grovitch
M. Novakovitch
Howard Grey
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Office
Longon
Nazim P Pasha Troops Marching on Capital
Constantinople reports say Nazim Pasha's Fourth Army Corps troops are moving from Chatalya toward the capital to restore Kiamil Pasha's government. Vienna sources note possible military intervention while Hayer Bey denies any plan to interfere with the ministry. Rumors of a march on Constantinople fuel fears of further disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Adrianople
Aegean Islands
Fourth Army Corps
Nazim Pasha
Chatalya
Kiamil Pasha
Vienna
Hayer Bey
Committee of Union & Progress
Greeks Make Another Attack on the Turks Near Janina
In a daylong assault led personally by Crown Prince Constantine the Greek army attacked the Bisanis fortifications near Janina. The bombardment blew up a powder magazine and resulted in many Turkish casualties as fighting continued from dawn until near midnight. News of the battle arrived in Athens today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Constantine
Bisanis
Janina
Hearing Tonight on Street Work by City Council Panel
The Streets and Sidewalks committee of the Common Council and Board of Apportionment will hold a public hearing in the council chamber at City Hall tonight to discuss planned improvements over coming years. A report from the city attorney is expected on the city's right to assess abutting property owners for permanent paving, a point of contention with some arguing the charter grants this power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Board of Apportionment
City Hall
New Haven Road Seeks Land for Track Redesign Near Southport
The New Haven railroad asks Superior Court to condemn a strip of land owned by Trinity Church of Southport and Miranda Merwin of New Haven to alter rail curves and depot grounds near Southport station. Judge Burpee named Attorney Day, Richard Demarest, and City Treasurer Hall as assessors. No agreement with landowners, court action required. Also notes Wesleyan University trustees may reject Prof. Fisher’s resignation and three Princeton students operate a campus shoeshine stand to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Railroad
Southwort
Superior Court
Trinity Church
Southport
Miranda Merwin
New Haven
Burpee
David S. Day
Richard’ Demarest
Fred W. Hall
Senator McNeil Pushes Harbor Grant Repeal
Hartford January debate over repealing the 1 million dollar New London harbor grant continues. Senator Archibald McNeil Sr of Bridgeport led to move the measure to a joint committee of Roads Rivers and Bridges and Appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London County
Joint Committee
McNeil
Corres
Hartford
Senate
Archibald McNeil, Sr
Bridgeport
New London Harbor
General Assembly
Lomion Harbor
Meet
Fret
Melvell
Winawist
Lester ©. Peck
Redding
Isbell
Sewewan
Tie Resolution
Syveren
Frederick Dohnnts
Unnasvilhe
Lem Londen County
Fem
Sennine Metreough
Offie Carriles
Omm Tee
Keeney
Rormers Mer
Euch
Soret
Cts
Divorce Suit Against Hubby Worth $100000
Greenwich resident Finrend C Gray sues George Gray stockholder in Miands Motor Works for divorce in Superior Court alleging desertion on January 12 1910. They wed April 18 1904 and have one minor child Raymond. The filing notes alimony demand and Gray maiden name Florence Snyder. Other divorces filed include Alonzo Demery against Alice Bender Demery for deception with a 1904 marriage on June 25 1904 and Rose Flynn McMahon against Michael McMahon for desertion alleging habitual intemperance and cruelty with desertion dated November 10 190% with a minor child involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finrend C. Gray
Greenwich
George Gray
Miands Motor Works
Miani
Superior Court
Alice Bender Demery
Raymond
Alonzo Demery
East Main Street
Rose Flynn McMahon
Michael
Wilson Named To Lead McKinley Club Dinner
About 25 prominent Republicans from the city plan a motor trip to New Haven tonight for the McKinley club dinner at the Taft hotel. They aim to present Mayor Clifford B. Wilson as president of the club and believe their campaign will win success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
McKinley Club
Taft Hotel
Clifford B. Wilson
Wilson
New Parcel Post Rule Reported by Postmaster Marigold
Postmaster Marigold announces a new parcel post order changing a prior directive. Printed catalogs, when issued with merchandise samples attached, incur fourth class postage, while catalogs without samples require prepaid postage at one cent per two ounces or fraction thereof by stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marigold
Sage
Cabinars
Miss O'Rourke Bride Of Today
Agnes O Rourke wife of Tamew H Rourke, associated with Tiresvaline group, wed John J Kupemann in a ceremony attended by close family. The bride, Gillian O Rourke, remains at home with her mother and other relatives in a small circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss O'Rourke
Agnes O'Rourke
Tamew
H. Rourke
Association of
Tiresvail Cline
John J. Kupemann
Sresford Avandia Gragelai
Marriet Ike Spncan
F. Murer
Mies Gillian
O'Rourke
James
Lwo
Driestore
Dever H Warner Elected Head Of Water Co
Dever H. Warner was elected president of the water company at a board meeting attended by Samuel P. Senior and other directors. The appointment names Warner as chief executive with senior managers and investors noted as supporting the leadership change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dever H. Warner
Water CO
Bridgeport Boys Die at Sea in Tragic Loss
Navy authorities report theBridgeport boys, mates of a sea voyage, perished at sea near Norfolk. Details remain scarce with few names, while officials investigate the incident and possible causes. The report notes a lookout for further confirmation and official statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
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James H. van Sickle
Russell Sage Foundation
Sage Foundation
Baldwin
Lad
PO Rededicate Church
Interstate Commerce Commission
Morrissey
Flora Drummond
Birmingham
Redding Chemical Engine
Grey
Nazim P
Council
New Haven Road
Southport Church
Middletown
Wesleyan University
Fisher
Shanklin
Princeton
M’neil
Bridgeporter
Hubby
Florence Gray
M’kinley Club
Baseball League
John J. Kaeamann
Norfolk
San
J. Cumerhell
Mewefinbee
Willem Temhelin
Firward Ronnetto
Tie Hema Tynveraphicendon
Conner
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