City House Debates Life Tenure and Local Clerks
The Connecticut House postponed action on life tenure for the New Haven recorder and deputy recorder and for the city controller. It also tabled a peddlers license bill and a four year term plan for town clerks. A Meriden trolley extension was reported favorably. The Senate debated oyster grounds taxation and the state board of equalization. A death damages bill and an employers liability measure moved through the chamber. The Roof Tree Club name change to Park Club was approved amid other excise discussions. In Bridgeport, Kieran and German’s store showcased modern retail methods and strong growth in the upper section of the city.
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United Press
Hartford
House
New Haven
Senate
Meriden
Brinsmade
State Board of Equalization
Fenn
Chase
Roof Tree Club
Bridgeport
Park Club
Bradford
Excise
Peck
Sen
Kieran & German
Main Street
Fairfield
Stabbed Alleged City Hall Stunt Sparks Clam Fest Race
A gunshot rang out near City Hall Broad Street before 10 am as Aldermen Bertilson and others raced to a clam fest event. No one was injured. Two sides, Republicans and Democrats, sent in their batters Wear, Comer, Wilder, and Primrose. Clerk Gill served as official.
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Bertilson
Broad Suear State Street
Sze
Orpecnt
Republic
Mark
John O’connell
Brock
Lawrence J. Gill
Erentey
Resident Ends Life By Shooting in New Milford
United Press report of July 22 records multiple obituaries and notices. John Finnegan aged 7S ends life by shooting to end suffering after long illness. Also funeral notices for Margaret Costello and Theodore Boughton, with services in Fairfield and New Milford churches and interments at local cemeteries.
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Pecal
United Press
John Finnegan
St. Church
Fairfield
St. Thomas
Nadin
Now Street
Mountain Grove
Soe Zan
Soli
Patrick Costello
Notate Street
Park Cemetery Office and Lot Sales Notice
Fragmentary notice from Bridgeport park cemetery describing carriage entrance street and sale of lots. Lacks complete details but references the superintendent's office at 975 and contact for lot sales.
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Norn Bridgeport
Cometendent
Adams and Sutton fight described in Sutton Inquiry notes
Special from United Press details on day four of the Sutton Inquiry. Testimony shows Adams and Sutton allegedly fought before others arrived. Witnesses recount Sutton shot, with dispute over whether suicide or homicide occurred. Jury and defense challenge differing officer accounts and missing revolver. Mrs. Sutton cites Miss Stewart letter as proof Sutton did not end his life. Former Lt Roelker located in Kittening, Pa.
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Samuel M. Evans
United Press
Sutton
Willing
Davis
Adams
Bevan
Utley
de Hart
Leutenant
Roelker
Suttons
Smith &Wesson
Kennedy
Marine Corps
Elizabeth Stewart
Pitsburg
Canada
Miss Stewart
Carvel Hall
Henry Leonard
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Kittening
City Court Cases and Weekend Excursions
Henry Smith was sentenced to 30 days in jail in city court for drunkenness and assault, with a long record of appearances. Irene Wilson’s charge was dismissed after police found her stumble on the sidewalk came from drinks, not heart failure. Weekend excursions invite readers aboard the Park City to Port Jefferson Friday and Saturday, with departures at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm return, promising a pleasant Sound crossing and orchestral entertainment.
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Henry Smith
Smith
Jon
Irene Wilson
Port Jefferson
Park City
Fairfield Avenue
Sound
Bridgeport
Adv
Thomas Nadin
Elm Street
Frank Bartlett
St. Louis
Sons of St
Sacred Heart Church
William Fitzgerald
Edward P. Curran
Matthew Judge
Margaret Cummings
T. Lennon
James Finnerty
Steven Moran
John Lyons
Cornelius Donnelly
Father Judge
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Leather Combine Now Seems Sure
New York July 22 There will be a special meeting of the stockholders of the Central Leather Company on August 19 to amend the charter so the United States Leather Company can be merged. Central already owns 90 percent of United States Leather stock but minority holders fought the merger in court. Other brief items note Mr and Mrs P B Foley and daughter visiting Hinsdale Massachusetts and Capt George Beardley of Truck Co No 2 with family at Fort Trumbull beach along with Post Office Inspector Jacobs and W T Myers in town visiting Postmaster Marigold.
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Central Leather Company
United States Leather Company
Central
P. B. Foley
Howard Avenue
Hinsdale
Mass
George Beardley
Truck Co. No. 2
Fort Trumbull Beach
Jacobs
W. T. Myers
Spen
Myers
Marigold
James Cox
William Street
Feo” Burmenings
Lenos
Wawa
Boys Robbed Slot Machine at Westport Station
Four youths from New York and Bridgeport, Edward Farmer John Williams Samuel Lewis and Charles Jackson all 17, were sentenced to 30 days in jail for robbing a chewing gum slot machine at the local railroad station. A Greens Farms church member briefly pressed charges for breaking in, but withdrew after the sentence. An auto fire report from Southington notes a Williams family from Trenton en route to a factory setup, with mentions of premissive derailment.
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Westport
Edward Farmer
John Williams
Samuel Lewis
New York
Charles Jackson
Bridgeport
Greens Farms
Twain Ad Copy Claims Ashcroft Link In Europe Scheme
A London Daily News photo of Mark Twain with a calabash pipe appears on a page advertisement claiming Ralph W. Ashcroft, Twain’s private secretary, arranged tobacco for the author during England visits. The notice suggests Ashcroft’s influence and possible use of Twain’s image for advertising. Also reported: Ralph Ashcroft’s past role with Twain and a connection to a tobacco campaign.
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Europe
Ashcroft
Has
Twain
London Daily News
Mark Twain
England
Mr. Ashcroft
Legislative Club of 1909 Formed in Hartford
United Press reports on July 22 that the Connecticut Legislative Club of 1909 was formed in the House hall at 10:15 AM. Officers elected include President Speaker Banks. vice presidents Senators Brooks Searls Luddington Chamberlain Turner. secretary Higgins Leach. treasurer Senator Stiles. executive committee Senators Barnum Holzer Chase and Representatives Coffin Platt Whiton Provost Reer Lyons II Tingier Sedgewick Light.
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House
Connecticut Legislative Club
Speaker Banks
Brooks
Searls
Luddington
Chamberlain
Turner
Repre- Higgins
Winchester
Ieiser
H. Leach
Killingly
Stiles
Barnum
Holzer
Chase
Coffin
Windsor Locks
Platt
Milford
Whiton
New London
Provost
New Canaan
Reer
Windham
Lyons
Thomas II
Saybrook
Fuller
Tolland
Tingier
Berlin
Sedgewick
Litchfield
Light
Ashford
Young burglars sought tobacco in city store raid
Andrew Schmidt and Paul Bruno, both 18, were bound over to the next term of the Superior court under $500 bonds for burglarizing William Wintraub’s shop at Hallett and Hamilton. They claimed they only wanted tobacco to quiet their restless dispositions. A third conspirator was at large. No bonds posted.
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Andrew Schmidt
Paul Bruno
Superior Court
William Wintraub
Hallett
Hamilton
Captain Arnold
Paul Dekover
Mayor Names Hughes For Four Years Term
Mayor Lée announces Frank J. Hughes to the Board of Assessors to serve a four year term, succeeding himself. Hughes is a Republican lawyer and past president of the board. the next appointment will be a Democrat.
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Lée
Frank J. Hughes
Board of Assessors
Hughes
Painters and Decorators State
Hartford
David H. McKenzie
Bridgeport Painters and Decantors Union
Presi
Mill End sale grows with new stock and strong value
The Mill End sale expands as reserve stock and slow shipping causes fresh lots to arrive from all directions. New items brighten the store while many Mill End pieces remain popular, offering staples at half to two thirds price and seasonable fashions at less than half.
Governor Vetoes Pardons Bill Over Unanimous Vote Rule
Hartford July 22 Governor Weeks vetoed a bill allowing pardons with not all pardons board members in agreement. Supporters, including state prison directors, favored the change. The veto cites state safety and due process, urging unanimous board action or reducing board size but retaining full consent. The Senate tabled the measure. Also noted: Fairchild Wheeler named administrator of David O Connor estate.
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Hartford
Weeks
Senate
State Board of Pardons
Board of Pardons
Knight
Salisbury
Citiana
Pittsburgh Chemical Works Fire Wounds Dozens
A massive blaze at the Pittsborg chemical works sparked a benzine tank explosion that ripped the roof off. Thirty two people were injured including firefighters workers and reporters. Several have already died and many more expected fatalities loom from hospital reports.
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Pittsborg
Big contract to Hartford concern Pratt & Whitney wins Australia arms factory bid
Melbourne July 22 official papers show the Commonwealth government accepted Pratt & Whitney's tender for a small arms factory, outsizing British rivals on price and time. The American bid was 340 000 pounds and one year to build, versus a British offer at 500 000 pounds and three years. Defense Minister Joseph Cook said he would have preferred a British firm but chose the American tender for overall better terms.
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Melbourne
Australia
Pratt & Whitney Company
Joseph Cook
Ten Persons Supposed Drowned Off Bettison Pier Storm
Galveston July 22 par ty searches today trace ten persons believed drowned when a storm swept Bettison's Pier away. The group included three Bettison family members, C. H. Daley, Edward Lewis, Ray Testshorn and four Negro workers. Bridge repairs proceed after a barge crash. trains may run within 24 hours as boats shuttle city and mainland. Reports from gulf resorts note flooding but cottages largely escape.
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Galveston
Bettison
C. H. Daley
Edward Lewis
Ray Testshorn
Peeks
Gulf
Wanted: One Lady Goat for Milk Delivery
A humorous old newspaper notice describes Fritz Hartmann seeking a female goat able to provide at least eight quarts of milk daily. He warns against a Billy goat and specifies he will meet at Fred Bullen's cafe, inviting herders to negotiate. The piece playfully critiques the idea as a satirical cure.
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Fritz Hartmann
Fritz Hartmenn
Fritz
Harlem
Mr. Hartmann
Fred Bullen
Billy
Equa Club Furniture Destroyed by Unknown Persons
The Equa club, run by prominent young men including President Frank Funkie and Secretary George F. Mara, reported that club rooms on Main Street were broken into and furniture destroyed after delinquent members were excluded. The incident followed disputes over dues and caused regret over the club’s notoriety.
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Equa Club
Republican Club
Main Street
Cannon Street
Frank Funkie
George F. Mara
Frank O’rourke
Two Chinese Girls Disappear In New York Mystery
New York police blame Mission Chinese for the disappearance of two daughters of wealthy Chinese merchants. Chin Fung Toy, 14, and Mei Yum Toy, 16, have been in the U S only three years. Their father Chin Fung Toy is listed as Hunt and Mei Yum Toy’s father is Moi S Pighe. Miss Mary Bent, a mission worker, taught them English and attended a July 5 Patchogue Chinese picnic where the girls met two Americanized Chinese attendees.
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Chin Fung Toy
Mei Yum Toy
Thin Hunt
Moi Toy
Moi S. Pighe
Mary Bent
Patchogue, S. 1
Je Mission
Miss Bent
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the Park Cemetery
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Bet
Smith’s
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Howland Dry Goods Company
Pittsburg
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