Death of Roderic Fairbairn in Police Custody Links to Morphine
Roderic Gordon Fairbairn, nephew of Sir Arthur Fairbairn, was found dead in a police cell early this morning with morphine in his system. He had been brought to the city court from the police headquarters where he was surrounded by prisoners. The death is attributed to a morphine overdose, though his past affairs and social connections are noted. He was born in London in 1880 and later lived in Boston with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roderic Gordon Weirbairn
Sir Arthur Wenderson Fairbairn
England
Fairbairn, Rf
Duke
Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds
Vprriors
Roderic Gordon Fairbairn
Thomas Gordon Fairbairn
Sir Thomas Fairbairn
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Yung
London
America
Violet Edith
Augustus Woods
Ada Florence
Boston
Fairbairn
American Graphophone Company
Court Decides in Favor of D. E. McNamara in Bridgeport Case
A Bridgeport suit for 20000 by Dennis E McNamara against insurers and others centers on the collapse of a building. The court held the statute of limitations barred the action, placing the burden on McNamara to pursue claims despite the building's alleged improper construction. The decision references a Supreme Court ruling on liability for damages and notes the case may proceed differently if reexamined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis E. McNemara
Com- Council
Miner, Read and Garette Mately
Aember
Dennis
McNamara, John & Company
Masons
Insurance Company
S&s. W. Hubbell
Ives
Jackson
Utter
Dam
McNamara
Cullinan
Ze Insurance Company
Bridgeport
Simion
Shumway
Supreme Court
Insure Co
Father Fitzpatrick At St Patrick's Church
Father Fitzpatrick four months ago returns to spend days at the home of his parish. Tomorrow morning he is set to attend services at St Patrick's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Fitzpatrick
ST. Patrick’s Church
Found Father Dead A Death by Own Action
Amanda Raymond discovers her father Fred Raymond dead in his Chester street Black Rock home. The 44 year old widower reportedly died overnight. medical examiner Dr Downs found an empty bottle near the bed and judged the death an intentional self poisoning with a herbal liniment. Survived by sister Mrs Christian Gatz and a brother in Germany, the infant son and daughter in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Raymond
Fred Raymond
Chester Street
Black Rock
Mr. Raymond
Miss Raymond
F. B. Downs
Raymond
Christian Gatz
Germany
Downs
Empress Titu Seizes Abyssinian Government Near King Menelik
News from Adis Ababa says Empress Titu has taken control from King Menelik who lies near death. Menelik learned of Titu’s victory only after being surrounded by her court. The Empress refused to assure no repetition of neglect that hastened his decline amid reports of heavy losses to Prince Lij’s forces in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Adis Ababa
Abyssinia
Titu
Menelik
Lij
Hero farmer saves family from burning barn blast
Milton Jennings, a Fairfield farmer, woke to a kerosene stove fire that engulfed his home and barn at Greenfield Hill. He carried four children from a second floor window as flames spread, with Ira Titus aiding in rescue. all eight children and Mrs Jennings were burned, while Jennings and Titus suffered serious injuries. Neighbors and Dr. Dunham helped shelter the family, as Jennings estimated total loss of home and contents except for horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Jennings
Brown's Brook
Greenfield Hill
Jennings
Ira Titus
Charles Hall
Titus
Harold
Lesso
Mabel
J. K. Robinson
Harry Glover
Dunham
Greensfield Hill
Rain-Fed Block Pavement Buckles on East Washington Bridge
The East Washington avenue drawbridge blocks buckled after heavy rain with some rising three feet. Public Works Inspector Cortadel, Connecticut Company foreman McCarty, and Permanent Paving Commissioner Rogers were on site and urged removal rather than permanent replacement. The incident ties to prior controversy over the Carbolinarh open tank treatment and contract allocations involving Alderman Geo W. Jackman and local lumber yards.
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East Washington Avenue
Inspector Cortadel
Public Works Department
Foreman McCarty
Connecticut Company
M. H. Rogers
Permanent Paving Commission
Coney Island
Rogers
Connecticut Co
Geo. W. Jackman
Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield, Avenue
Jackman
Sesioers Avenue
Eest
Wee
U. S. Voodee Co
Coun J
East
Washington Avenue
North Carolina
Father Saved by Jumping in Train Collision
At Munster Indiana a car driven by E G Eberhart collided with a train. Richard Flags 15 was killed and Harris Eberhart died in hospital. Eberhart and the chauffeur escaped by jumping but the rear seat occupants Arthur Carlson 26 and Richard Flags died. The elder Eberhart is in critical condition.
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United Press
Hammond
Ind
Munster
Richard Flags
Harris Eberhart
E. G. Eberhart
Arthur Carlson
Eberhart
Mishawanka
Lake Forest
Flage
Meriden Voters Decide on Allan Paige West Peak Rail Plan
Meriden electors cast a light July referendum on a railway project aimed at West Peak led by Allan W. Paige of Bridgeport. Opponents warned it could threaten the city water supply, but the vote proceeded with limited turnout.
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Meriden
Allan Paige
West Peak
United Press
of Meriden
Allan W. Paige
Bridgeport
Revolt Fears Rise as Spain Fights Morocco War
Across Spain protests surge against the Morocco war. King Alfonso remains guarded as mutinies and arming restrictions challenge front line troops. Madrid tightens control amid arrests and martial law measures. In Gibraltar, Spanish siege forces face critical shortages with reinforcements awaited.
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Madrid
Maure
Morocco
Nelila
Alfonso
Torpedo Boats Collide. One Sunk In English Harbor
In Portsmouth on July 24 torpedo boats Numbers 2 and 13 collided during maneuvers. Number 2 struck 13 amidships, sinking her with the crew of 13 rescued by ship 14. No lives were lost. In Sheerness the cruiser Blenheim grounded on Shallow Reef while maneuvering near Harwich and may be lost if not refloated.
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United Press
Portsmouth
Eng
Number
Sheerness
Blenheim
Harwich Harbor
Barttelot
Thames
Lady of Color Turned Over to Attorney Redden
George McDermott of 53 Fulton street complained to police about the loud talk and disturbance caused by Artie Bowers, a lady of color. The court placed her with Attorney Redden as probation officer and advised better conduct. Artie departed after a brief admonition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McDermott
Fulton Street
Nolice
Artie Bowers
Artie
Redden
Attorney Redden
Burns & Co. sue city over injuries on Seaview avenue
Burns & Co. seeks damages from the city through counsel William A. Redden for injuries to driver John Smith and a horse owned by the contractors. The claim states the horse fell on Seaview avenue due to the road's poor condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns & Co
William A. Redden
John Smith
Seaview Avenue
Polish Bishop Rhode To Visit Bridgeport Church
Rt. Rev. Paul Rhode auxiliary bishop of Chicago will visit Bridgeport to address St. Michael the Archangel Parish. He will preach in Polish at vespers and celebrate mass Monday morning before leaving for New York. Rhode heads Chicago diocese serving about 250000 Polish Americans.
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Paul Rhode
America
Bridgeport
Chicago
Church of St. Michael the Archangel
Sterling Street
Rhode
Chicopee
Springfield
St. Michael's Church
New York
Middle West
Mrs Higgins Granted Bail After Domestic Dispute
In East End court Mr and Mrs James Higgins faced charges with the husband claiming Mrs Higgins assaulted him on return from work. Judge Wilder placed Mrs Higgins with Miss King the probation officer in charge on bond of 25 dollars until October 24.
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Insurance Co
Empress Titu
Middletown
Meriden Nash
Middle
E. Washington Avenue
EING
San Sebastian
Spain
Frontier
Africa
Gibraltar
Marinau
Lady OF Color
ILOR
New London
Finley Wininghan
United States
Tonopah
Limited
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Cannon St. A
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Whair’s Kennels
Main St
Justine Bourquenez
Botsford
E. P. Finch
Sandy Hook
Lambert
Friction Flyer
Leon A. Bourquenez
Louis Cohen
E. Main St
State St
Connecticut Ave
Col
6Th St
Geo. W. Finn
Harriet M. Richards
Woman's Building
Joliet
Ulinoi SP
Silver Meadow
Poota Thefin
Lindley Street
Lindley St
Chase Leather
Meyer
Golden Hill St
Pe City
Bargain
Berg
Jom Ave
Stratford
Losis
Regents
Maplewood Ave
Water St
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Meigs
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