Plan to Celebrate Columbus Day by Auto Relays
Grand Knight Daniel P narrigen of John E Rogers Council K of C proposes a four state Columbus Day observance on October 12 to be legal holiday. An auto relay will deliver a formal greeting from Bridgeport to Stamford on October 11 and a postal express letter will be sent to Pittsboro to publicize the event and banquet. The best relay time earns honors. The organizing committee includes Benejamin Oney William McElroy William Devereaux and A M Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel P. Narrigen
Ohn E. Rogers Council
Connecticut
New New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Bridgeport
Stamford
Ent
Expres
Pittsboroh
Benejamin Oney
William McElroy
William Devereaux
A. M. Lawrence
Baboon Keeper and Liquor Charges Spark Small Town Scandal
Oleystar, owner of two baboon exhibits, and Stephen Rasko face charges after liquor to a minor incident at 210 Filard Street and 553 Main Street. Liquor and Dog Agent Wagner reports a minor drinking case at a saloon. bond set at 150 dollars. Fire in New York today displaced residents of three four story flats, prompting heroic rescues and police dispersal.
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Oleystar
William Street
Filard Street
Wagner
Stephen Rasko
Main Street
Patrick Mur- Ta
Wilder
Nation of Liquor
Merritt
Koleytar
Koleystar
Jaul Juroko
United Press
New York
PANSING Fanny dies in city on July 10 1909
In this city July 10 1909 died the youngest child of James J and Sarah Fanning. Funeral announced for 3 o clock P M at residence No 45 Catherine Street. Attendants invited to attend service at St Michael's.
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Pansing
James J. Sarah Fanning
Catherine St
Sunduly
St. Michael's Come
Cemetery lots for sale at Park Cemetery office
Readable text notes carriage entrance street and telephones for inquiry. Available lots on Reservoir ridge with sales conducted at the Cemetery Office. Contact 975 Su's House or 514 for details and City Court Exchange telephone.
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Cemejent
Reward Offered for Lost Jewelry by Prominent Daughter
The Eagle National Detective bureau offers a 50 dollar reward for the return of 15 pieces of jewelry and 40 dollars in cash lost on June 25 in this city. The owner, a prominent daughter of the American Revolution, carried the items in a canton flannel bag and may have been robbed. The jewelry, worth about 2500 dollars, includes several diamond pieces. The owner’s name is kept secret and recovery hope is minimal.
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Eagle National Detective Bureau
New Fulton Boat Launched Today In New York
In New York on July 10 a replica Clermont, the first Fulton steamboat, was launched with sixteen gun salutes marking the states. Mrs. Alice Gray Sutcliffe broke a water bottle on the bow as the replica left for waters near Staten Island, part of the Hudson Fulton celebration events scheduled September 25 to October 6.
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New York
Union
Robert Fulton
Staten Island
Alice Gray Sutcliffe
Fulton
Hudson-Fulton
Cooper Declines Mayoral Run Citing Busy Dry Goods Boss
Bridgeport business leader A M Cooper, vice president of Howland Dry Goods Co, says he would like to serve as mayor but cannot devote needed time. He stresses his business obligations and notes retirement would allow consideration if nomination aligned with serving the city well. He adds he would pursue the role only if able to provide the administration residents deserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Cooper
Howland Dry Goods Co
Bridgeport
Mr. Cooper
England Horrified by Fiendish Tragedy
Special dispatch from United States reports that in Arnold Nottinghamshire England Mary Lambert and her three children were found murdered with throats cut from ear to ear. Samuel Heatherley, father of the children, killed them and attempted suicide with the same razor. He survived his wounds and faces investigation. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
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United States
Arnold
Nottinghamshire
England
Mary Lambert
Samuel Heatherley
Death of New Haven teacher ruled accidental
New Haven July 10 Coroner Mix today ruled Miss Eva J Phelps a school teacher died of heart failure after autopsy by Medical Examiner Bartlett. Her body was found beside an overturned gas stove yesterday. initial burglary theory was dismissed by further investigations.
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United Press
New Haven
Bartlett
Mix
Eva J. Phelps
Tom Cat Tail Blaze Sparks Big Tenement Fire Scare
A cat's tail ignited a lamp causing a kitchen fire in a six story New York tenement. Thomas Cat's blaze endangered around 200 residents, with Samuel Ruetenberg's family overcome by smoke before firefighters rescued them. The fire department worked fifteen minutes to control the flames.
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United Press
New York
Thomas Cat
Samuel Ruetenberg
Thomas
Ruetenberg
Rudenbere
Indian student Dhingra arraigned after triple murder
London July 10 Madar Al Dhingra a 20 year old Madras medical student who killed Sir William Curzon Wyllie and Dr Cavas Lalaca and wounded Sir Leslie Prodyn was arraigned for committment He declared he wished to be hanged to show Americans the justice of his cause and to ignite an Indian uprising against British rule he was committed to jail without bail awaiting trial
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People of America
United Press
London
Madar al Dhingra
Madras
India
William Curzon Wyllie
Cavas Lalaca
Leslie Prodyn
Imperial Institute
England
Dhingra
America
Sir Alfred Lyall
Wyllie
Government of India
Labaca
Mother of Lieutenant Sutton Seeks New Inquiry into Death
Washington July 10 A thorough investigation of Lieutenant James N Suttons death in October 1908 will be pursued by his mother. She has hired E W Van dyke to press before a new board at the Naval Academy on July 19. Van dyke argues Sutton did not kill himself as the original board found but was shot by a fellow officer. He plans to call a Pittsburg woman connected with the rift among Suttons companions as a witness. The original testimony by Adams Utley Boelker and De Hart varies widely. Witnesses agree several shots were fired and Adams and Boelker were struck. Adams was dazed and later grappled Sutton. Bevan and Willing corroborate a mass on the ground with two men on Suttons back while Adams held his head and punched him. Bevan ordered Adams to desist and when Bevan saw Roelker on the ground, Adams exclaimed My Heavene is Roelker killed followed by a shot and Suttons fatal wound.
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United Press
Washington
James N. Sutton
E W. Vandyke
Board of Inquiry
Naval Academy
Pittsburg
Sutton
Adams
Utley
Boelker
de Hart
Willing
Bevan
Roelker
Cannon Street Property Sold to E T Bedford
B T Bedford of Westport, a Standard Oil magnate, becomes owner of the Farist building on Cannon street occupied by the Blue Ribbon Horse and Carriage Co. The 108 by 200 foot property transfers with a $35,000 mortgage held by the Joel Farist estate.
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B. T. Bedford
Westport
Standard Oil
Farist
Cannon Street
Blue Ribbon Horse & Carriage Co
Bedford
Joel Farist
Golf finals for state championship this afternoon
Greenwich Conn July 10 The final match for the Connecticut state golf championship is being played today at Greenwich Country Club between B P Merriman Waterbury Yale team captain and holder of the title and R L Jackson Arawanna Middletown. Merriman won the morning eighteen holes 9 up and will likely clinch unless Jackson performs spectacularly this afternoon.
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United Press
Greenwich
Conn
State of
Connecticut
Greenwich Country Club
B. P. Merriman
Waterbury
Yale
R. L. Jackson
Arawanna
Middletown
Merriman
Jackson
Woman of 70 Sleeps On Steps of Churches
Mrs Bridget Burns a 70 plus woman from New Jersey moved to North avenue, reported a burglary with valuables missing. homeless and demented, she has slept on church steps at St Augustine's and St Mary's, often wearing furs and carrying five muff memories. She was sent to Lakeview home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Burns
North Avenue
Burns
New Jersey
Lakeview
St. Augustine's
St. Mary's
Workers Claim Victory in a 3 Years Strike
A labor speaker notes a three year strike since May 1 1906 by Bricklayers and Plasterers Union No 2 and Stonemasons Union No 4 over open shop policy. He cites union growth from 165 members to 125 and 75 plus ongoing support from sister unions, with 600 non union strike breakers aided and rail fare paid to solicit labor from New York and beyond. The talk claims big city projects remain union driven and credits strong organization and financial backing for the strike’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Summerfield
Warner Bros
Locomobile Co. of America
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Bridgeport
Mason’s Union
Stanton Held on Bond in City Court Docket
Frederick Williams, nicknamed the morphine fiend, left the city after a court appearance and was charged with begging near Sea side Park. George Slocum paid $5 and costs after being charged with assaulting William Teller at Fairfield avenue. John Parella, accused of stealing trousers, was placed under probation with weekly reports for three months. William Stanton faced $10,000 bond on a charge of assault with intent to murder. Laurence Shields paid a $1 fine for disobeying Officer Deitz at Main street and Fairfield avenue. Thomas Gaffney, accused of theft, was said to be an old hand at the work after being caught prying a telephone booth. Railroad detectives continue arrests of trespassers on railroad property. John Fucello, 11, was sent to reform school after being caught on the steamboat wharf. his father appealed under $100 bond. Frank Brooks, a sailor, turned over to Probation Officer Canfield after stealing a ride on a freight train. previously sailed to England to remit earnings.
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Frederick Williams
Seaside Park
George Slocum
William Teller
Fairfield Avenue
Slocum
Teller
John Parella
William Stanton
Laurence Shields
Deitz
Main Street
Shields
Ofcer Dietz
Shieide
Thomas Gaffney
Gaffney
DeLaney
John Fucello
John
Foster
Reform School
Frank Brooks
East
Canfield
Brooks
Boston
England
Buenos
Avree
Connecticut Motorists Protest Auto Bill Flaws Before Governor
The Connecticut Automobile Association outlines objections to the automobile bill now before the Governor. They cite complexity, unjust taxation, omissions of penalties and reporting provisions, and the loss of an owner’s security option, warning of potential voter action if unresolved.
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House
Senate
Connecticut Automobile Association
Secretary of State
Sec
Beach Memorial Library hosts Beecher sisters party
Misses Florence and Marguerite Beecher entertained about 36 friends at the Beach Memorial Library in Newtown on July 9 with flags, pear blossoms, and roses. Prof. Bentley of Bridgeport led piano music and dancing lasted until midnight. refreshments were served. Several locals and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Cherrin and Mrs. E. G. Collins were noted guests with various visits and travels mentioned.
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Farmer
Newtown
Beach Memorial Library
Florence
Marguerite Beecher
W. J. Beecher
8. C. Glover
H. N. Tiemann
W. H. Gardiner
Anna Munson
Prof. Bentley
Bridgeport
Cherrin
Andrew Smith
L. Phillips Morris
Tessie Carmody
Brookfield
New Milford
Danbury
Stanley
Stanley Bullard
Charles P. Coe
The
Coe & White Co
Forty Killed in Uprising of Moroccans
Madrid reports a Moroccan uprising near Melilla blamed on Moorish tribesmen resulted in forty Spanish soldiers killed or wounded in a prolonged engagement. The Melilla governor requested heavy troop reinforcements as cabinet officials promised a vigorous campaign and immediate deployment of infantry and batteries to Melilla. Bodies of four laborers found charred and mutilated signaled the start of the clash.
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United Press
Madrid
Melilla
Morocco
Italians Plan September Celebration Here
Italian naval cruiser Etruria will anchor off the harbor for a week around September 20 marking Italy’s unification birthday. A reception and banquet for officers and men will kick off Italian day at Steeplechase Island with events through the week. James V. Massey, editor of Il Sole, will oversee the Sept 20 celebration assisted by the Italian Consul Michael Riccio in New Haven.
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Etruria
Italy
Rome
Connecticut
Bridgeport
New Haven
Michael Riccio
James V. Massey
Il Sole
Cloudburst floods Sioux City area causing $1 million loss
A July cloud burst a few miles above Sioux City caused the worst flood in the region's history. Perry Creek and the Floyd River rose rapidly, washing away homes and submerging twenty blocks of the business district. One man, Leo Bethreeder, drowned as he was swept from a draw by the floodwaters. Patrol boats rescued others stranded by rising waters.
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Sioux City
Perry Creek
Fierd
Flord River
Leo Bethreeder
Comforts for veranda items and outdoor aids
This notice lists veranda comforts for outdoor living including couch hammocks with mattress beds and optional wind shields, hammock pillows in embroidered patterns, bamboo blinds with galvanized pulleys in multiple sizes and prices, and Crex wire grass rugs with varied dimensions. Third floor.
Deaths and Funerals in Bridgeport Society
In Bridgeport the city mourned veteran blacksmith Thomas Farrell buried from St Augustine's after solemn services. He was a noted horseshoer, lifelong Democrat, and respected neighbor at 249 Harrall Avenue, survived by three daughters and two sons. Also remembered are Margaret Dunn widow of Nicholas Dunn with a high mass at Sacred Heart Church and floral tributes, led by Rev Fathers Fitzgerald Picker Judge, and pallbearers from local groups. Baby Harrell, seven months old, died at 245 Catherine Street.
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Thomas Farrell
St. Augustine’s Church
Bridgeport
Harrall Avenue
Elizabeth M
Mary G
Anna M. Spense
New Jersey
James and
Thomas Jr
Yonkers
Matthew Judge
Margaret Cummings
T. J. Lennon
Molly Daly
Miss Cummings
Elmer & Joyce
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Shepherds of Bethlehem
James McLaughlin
Joseph Brady
Patrick Merry
John Heaphy
James Halpin
James Skane
Judge
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Harrell
James J
Sarah Fanning
Catherine Street
HowLanp's Fiber Hand bag Introduced as Light Yet Strong
The newest light hand bag from HowLanp's Fiber claims to be easily carried by a two year old while remaining sturdy. It uses stout fiber with strong backing and a deep cabin shape that folds over to fasten with a patent yet weak connection. Bolts add extra strength. lining is cloth and the handle is comfortable. Sizes range from 12 to 16 inches, priced at $1.35 and $1.75.
Durable trunk offered at low price for hard use
This trunk features hardwood slats on top with a sheet iron bottom, protective brass trimmings at the ends and corners, and a strong brass lock. Sized at twenty eight inches, with larger sizes up to 36 inches available at 50 cents more per size.
Rattan suit-cases for short trips tell of light strength
For the woman who goes on a short trip a rattan suit-case is ideal with strength and good looks. It is very light, scarcely heavier filled than an empty leather case. Finished with linen lining and leather trimmings to give special strength, available in all liked sizes priced at $3.50 and up.
Mene Wallace Vows To Seek North Pole In Greenland
Twenty year old Eskimo Mene Wallace, brought to America by Peary thirteen years ago, declares he will lead a party to Greenland to find the North Pole. He sails on the Red Cross liner Lind for St John’s hoping to reach the schooner Jeanie. Peary Club worries over his intent to arm and potential danger to Peary as he plans to seek Captain Cook.
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United Press
New York
North Pole
Greenland
Pole
Mene Wallace
Peary
Artic Circle
Mene
Red Cross
Lind
St. John’s
Jeanie
Peary Arcitic Club
America
Peary Club
Jad
North
Isa
Pelham
Beecroft
St. John's
Rosalind
Special Elk train collision near Salt Lake west of Grand Junction
A special Elks convention train from St Paul and Minneapolis collided with a stock train near Claca Utah about 200 miles west of Grand Junction Colorado. Reports say fifteen killed, though Denver Rio Grande officials deny any passenger injuries.
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United Press
Grand Junction
Colo
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Claca
Utah
Here
Denver & Rio Grande
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