Whiting Mfg. Company awards $70,000 plant contracts
The Whiting Manufacturing Co. awarded brick and steel plant work estimated at $70,000 to Torrington Building Co. for brick carpentry and to American Bridge Co. for steel. Construction will be led by Frank A. Wing of New York, with a spur railroad track and electric power. The project includes a two story steel brick building housing 500 to 600 workers. The town clerk filed land deeds linked to Bridge Board of Trade funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting ManuActuring Co
Bruce's Brook
Torrington Building Co
American Bridge Co
Fed
Torrington Co
H. A. Pease
Frank A. Wing
New York City
Pre- Co
Bridge Board of Trade
Margaret E. Canfick
Hattie P. Upson
Guardian
Lucy M. Shelton
Edith A. Walker
Hattie
Lucy M
Mary B
Hamilton S. Shelton
Sy Express
Wnhiting Mfe. Co
Boy of twelve steals turnout horse back to town
A remarkably small twelve year old boy, described as unusually diminutive, stole a turnout and a harness belonging to Jo Sephee of Greens Farms. The youth rode to New Haven where he offered to sell the rig to a Hamilton brother. He was seized by police in New Haven and brought back to the city in handcuffs, held for investigation with the officer who arrested him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicks Allen
Westport
Michael
White
Josephee
Greens Farms
New Haven
Hamilton Brothers
Ham
Gatter
Hamilton
Allen
Same Thief Steals Bike Twice In City Sting
John Whlattus faced court for stealing a bicycle, fined $1 and 45 days in jail. The bike had a tangled chain of sales from Stratford to this city. Heller bought the wheel for 31.50, then it changed hands through Tuke and Burnstein before being recovered by Isaac Burnstein. Police believe the same man is behind multiple bicycle thefts in the area.
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John Whlattus
Costa
Nathan Burnstein
Peter Tuko
Tuke
State, Street
Burnstein
Walastus
Isaac Burnstein
Bornstein
Heller
Itis
Itus
Edward Wheeler Arrest Report From Ferenz Boarding House
Edward Wheeler was arrested in Ferenz last night after an incident at his boarding house on Avenue. He allegedly raised a weapon and abused a woman, and he struck her husband with a stone fragment fashioned to fit his fingers.
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Edward Wheeler
Ferenz
Avenue
Crane Confirmed as Chinese Minister by Senate Vote
Special from United Press. Washington July 23 President Taft sent nominations to the Senate to appoint Charles R Crane of Illinois as minister to China and William F Willoughby of the District of Columbia as assistant director of the census The Senate in executive session confirmed Mr Crane's nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Taft
Senate
China
Charles R. Crane
Ilinois
William F. Willoughby
District of Columbia
Ane
United
Beverly
Mass
Charles
Helen
Hawkshurst
William G. Roelker
Newport
Miss Or Roelker
McGrath Arrested for Drunken Attic Incident
William McGrath was arrested yesterday by Alexander Morrissey of the Charities department at the request of Mrs. M C Johnson. He entered an attic while intoxicated, unaware of his actions, and was jailed for 10 days. McGrath has long been a city charge at Lakeview, often absconding in summer and returning in fall.
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William McGrath
Alexander Morrissey
Charities Department
M. Cc. Johnson
Golden Hill Street
McGrath
Mr. Morrissey
Lakeview
Rival for National Biscuit Co organized
The National Biscuit Company faces new competition as the General Biscuit Company forms under Connecticut law with 36,000,000 capital. Charles M. Warner is named president, with Henry Rowley among directors. Backers include prominent executives from Pacific Coast Biscuit, Corn Products Refining, American Chicle, and National Licorice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Biscuit Company
da Stone & Auerbach
Connecticut
General Biscuit Company
Charles M. Warner
Pacific Coast Biscuit Company
Corn Products Refining Company
Glucose Trust
Henry Rowley
American Chicle Company
Chewing Gum Trust
National Licorice Company
Not Shot but Half Shot Ryan Arrested
Frank Ryan a Lustig fruit dealer employee was found by Officer John J. Cody in Lustig's barn on State Street and arrested as a suspect in a street brawl myth. A report of shots near Rantz Motor Co. prompted Cody to examine Ryan who was only half shot after visiting a dead friend's casket and arguing over its arrangement. He was fined $ and costs by Judge Wilder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ryan
Lustig
John J. Cody
State Street
Rantz Motor Co
Cody
Ryan
Wilder
Father, mother sue over trolley crash injuries in Norwalk
Helen O'Connor through father Dennis O'Connor sues Connecticut Co for 1000 dollars for injuries from a trolley collision in South Norwalk on July 19 1968. Mother Elizabeth O'Connor also sues for 3000 dollars in Superior Court. the daughter's injuries are described as less serious than the mother's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen O'Connor
Dennis O'Connor
Fairfield
The
Connecticut Co
South Norwalk
Elizabeth O'Connor
Death sentence for Madar Lal Dhingra in Wyllie murder
London July 23 Madar Lal Dhingra was sentenced to death for the assassination of Sir William Curzon Wyllie, ex-Indian official shot at a meeting. The verdict came after a five minute jury deliberation. Dhingra bowed, thanked the judge, and proclaimed pride in the sentence. Wyllie, a long-serving Indian Office officer, was killed at the Imperial Institute meeting. Caivas Sahara and Sir Leslie Probyn were wounded by stray and precise shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Madar Lal Dhingra
William Curzon Wyllie
Dhingra
Justice Alverstone
Indian Office
India
Imperial Institute
England
Wyllie
Caivas Sahara
Leslie Probyn
Fire Bug Is At Work At New Bedford Cordage Plant
A large fire at the New Bedford Cordage Company plant in Massachusetts caused about 200000 in damage. Spontaneous combustion in hemp is blamed, but police pursue possible incendiary links to nine prior fires noted since yesterday. The plant employed nearly 300 workers, many Portuguese, and exits aided crowd control. Insurance covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Bedford
Mass
New Bedford Cordage Company
Bridgeport Still Oyster Shell Center In Tide Of Industry
Bridgeport remains the world’s oyster shell hub as more than a million bushels are dumped on the beds each July for young oysters to latch onto. The operation, essential to future harvests, could shift center of gravity when Radel Oyster Company relocates to South Norwalk, but Bridgeport’s dominance persists until the harbor line is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
South Norwalk
New Harbor
Radel Oyster Company
Notorious South Norwalk flim flammer heads to trial
In South Norwalk on July 23 a man posing as a wealthy jeweler defrauded Nathan Edison of 355 dollars. Ike Willis of Chicago, a notorious crook, was arrested in New York and recognized in Rogues Gallery. He admitted identity after Edison confronted him and offered to settle for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
South Norwalk
Nathan Edison
New York
Polic
Ike Willis
Chicago
Rogues
Edison
Farman Makes 40 Mile Cross Country Flight
CHALONS France July 23 Henri Farman flies from Chalons to Suippes about 40 miles in the air for one hour and five minutes maintaining a height around 150 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalons
France
Henri Farman
New York
Suippes
Spain on Verge of Civil Strife
Madrid reports Spain teeters toward nationwide unrest as King Alfonso posts loyal troops to quell an incipient revolution. Moors reportedly win key Morocco battles around Melilla. reserves called up to reinforce Melilla provoke public anger and widespread anti-government sentiment. Censorship hides true troop conditions and growing political arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Melilla
Morocco
Beng
Africa
Mesilla
Marinau
Rds
Ferrol
Prince Henry of
Af Africa
Shea Gets 5 to 25 Years For Stabbing Union Leader
Cornelius P. Shea former Inter national Teamsters Union president who led a bloody Chicago strike was sentenced by Judge Foster to not less than five or more than 25 years in Sing Sing for assault with intent to murder after stabbing Alice Walsh 27 times. The judge said such brutes menace organized labor and the community.
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United Press
New York
Cornelius P. Shea
International Teamsters Union
Teamsters
Chicago
Sing Sing
Foster
Court of General Sessions
Shea
Alice Walsh
Firebug Wright Sentenced to One Year in Penitentiary
James Hunter Wright a noted connoisseur and admitted arsonist was given a one year term by Judge Rosalsky. He confessed to burning art stores across the country including Providence Amesbury and Spokane and the 1905 arson of his Broadway studio. He stated his conscience is now easy and he will serve the term.
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United Press
New York
James Hunter Wright
Rosalsky
Wright
Providence
R. I
Amesbury
Mass
Spokane
Wash
Broadway
Banker's Death At Lake Waramaug
H Leroy Randall aged 53 treasurer of the New Milford Savings Bank died at his summer home on Lake Waramaug from Brights disease. He was a son of C H Randall and partner in c & H L Randall bond dealers. A Mason and town leader, he was a Democrat and served on the Connecticut Savings Bank Association executive committee. Survived by widow two daughters and a son. Funeral Sunday with Hamilton Commandery Bridgeport to attend.
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United Press
New Milford
H. Leroy Randal
Connecticut Savings Bank Association
Hamilton Commandery
Bridgeport
O Rourke Expects Bridgeport to Improve Ball Team
Bridgeport manager O Rourke forecasts a stronger squad with new players Whit meyer and Sweeney. He cites improved team work after a four-signal drill, critiques past luck and boneheaded plays, and says Hi Ladd will lead a unified club poised to move away from last place.
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Bridgeport
O'Rourke
Whitmeyer
Sweeney
New Haven
Hartford
Senators
Freddie Gibbs
Holyoke
Tommy Kane
Abrogast
Savage
Philadelphia Press
Reilly
Gibbs
Nolte
Hennig
Pollard
Steinhauser
Northampton
Mickey Finn
Mickey
Steiny
Hi Ladd
Little Boy Narrowly Escapes Trolley Car
Four year old Howard Rickel was struck by a trolley car near his home at 237 Har ral avenue. The fender passed over him but the car stopped in time and he was pulled out with only minor bruises. He lives with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Rickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Rickel
Harral Avenue
Thomas H. Rickel
Jews in Russia Hope for Government Reforms
St Petersburg July 23 report by ministers coun tered by Premier Stolypin urges easing Jewish restrictions. Proposals include allowing residence anywhere, access to all civil pursuits, and limiting collective blame to individuals. If lawed, bars on Jews may fall. government shows seriousness about Jewish condition. A. M. Wooster takes two week vacation to Halifax and St Johns. Real estate ads follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
St. Petersburg
Russsia
Stolypin
Russia
Sudden Death of J. J. Foster, Clothing Merchant
Jesse J. Foster, a leading New England clothing merchant and head of a large chain, died suddenly at his Pittsfield home after breakfast. His brother John H. Foster of Foster & Besse notified in Newfield. Foster built a vast business with 43 stores, once trained in this city. Survived by widow and three children.
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Bridgeport
New England
Jesse J. Foster
John HE. Foster
Foster & Besse
Mr. Foster
Pittsfield
Mass
Aunning
John
Ford
Afass
New
Dingiard
Atlantic States
To Claim Pawned Necklace Today Controversy In Greenwich
Mrs Mary O Van Buren of Sound Beach Conn publicly identifies a fifteen stone diamond necklace pawned in New York. Police trace theft as mysterious with Greenwich and Mulberry Street units aiding the case. Necklace value set at about five thousand dollars.
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New York
Mary O. van Buren
Sound Beach
Conn
Greenwich
New Haven
Stamford
van Buren
Very Buress
Rhea H. van Buren
Mi Firm
Shs
UNCLASSIFIED TO RENT Three rooms 38 Jones Ave
Classified note lists rental offer for three rooms at 38 Jones Ave with partial unreadable text and unrelated ad fragments including cigar shop, corn removal ad, lost money notice, framing shop, and a family card of thanks from the Rogers family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Ave
Wood's
Cannon St
Soint Rogers
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Whiting Mfg. Company
N. H. Jones
Council Committee On
Mr. Jones
East Side
Stratford
Samuel Chaffee
West Side
Census of Manufactures
Census Bureau
Census Office
Jones
M'Grath
National Biscuit CO
Norwalk
Farman
Sing
Firebug Wright
O’rourke
A. M. Wooster
Halifax
St. Johns
New Foundland
Lindley Street
Lindley St
Geo
W. Finn
J. J. Foster
James McGrath
St. Thomas’ Church
Father Colermn
St. Thomas’ Cemetery
Chase
LE Meyer
Golden Hill St
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Coe & White Co
P. O
Eugene F. Kiley
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Park Avenue
Standard Art Store
Main St
Stratfield Building
Peter Hron
Stratford ‘Ave
Jim
East Main Street
James J. Sheehan
Morton’s
Fairfield Avenues
Atitt
Albert Tiska
Stratford Ave
Lincoln School
O'Connor's
East Main
Walter Sts
Pratt’s Cafe
Fairfield Ave
Mark Nagle
East Matin Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
State St
Hillbird
Bargain
Berg
Johnson Ave
G. Goebel
Arch Street
Spa
Ments, Aplewood Ye. ‘Brae
Water St. Goldstein
Jondenehpe
Bostwick ‘Ave
Crawford Loundtry
Sears
Meigs
Ine
Tel
Stoddard Millinery Co
Peirfield Ave
W. Company
Pato
Connecticut Ave
6Th
Para
Loverta
Lana
Polis
Apain
Warner Brothers Company
Hardman
Lagwig
Cram
Newtown
Main Street
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