Asquith Dies Down in Parliament Uproar Volleys
London July 24 Premier Asquith faced a sustained chorus of Conservative shouts while attempting to explain the government's stance on the Lords reform bill. The House adjourned after a half hour of disorder as Balfour and Conservatives denounced the session as the most disorderly in Parliament.
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Asquith
United Press
London
England
House of Ons
House of Lords
House of
Mevinger
Balfour
Lords
House of Commons
Asqaith
Liquor cases go forward without designated prosecutor
In city court today there was no liquor prosecutor present to handle cases including John T. Kelly and nine Long Acre Social Club members arrested in a raid at 695 Howard Avenue. Prosecutor DeLaney will continue the case, bail was set at 150 dollars per accused, and a Saturday disposition is planned as defense attorney Fallon requested a delay.
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John T. Kelly
Long Acre
Howard Avenue
DeLaney
Frederick B. Fallon
Frederick B. Fallon, Causel
Harel
Waaner
Hayes
Lada
Hol
Long Acre Club Iquor
Merritt and Greenstein
Isones Held for Shooting Kremar Isones
Olander Jones, 11 Center Street Extension, held on $1600 bail until tomorrow for arraignment before Judge Wilder on assault with intent to kill. He allegedly shot Thomas Kinnon, 391 Capitol Avenue, near Kinnon’s home, late Saturday night, after threats and name calling. Police investigate whether the dispute started over a crap game.
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Olander Jones
Center Street
Wilder
Thomas Kinnon
Capitol Avenue
Kinnon
McGovern
Mrs Connelley and Babe Sent to New York
Mrs Rose Connelly of Jersey City, barge master’s wife, and her ill baby, held since Friday, were sent to New York today with transportation from the charities department. The mother was arrested after a dock fight Thursday near the Congress Street Bridge. Her husband disappeared after the night the baby was left. the mother said she could return to Jersey City if given the chance.
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Rose Connelly
Jersey City
New York City
Charities Department
Mother
Babe
Lakeview
Congress Street Bridge
New
Protest Against Proposed Change In Ballot Law
The city Socialist party central executive committee adopts resolutions to retain the Australian ballot until a fair test is given. They argue the old pastor form would burden minor parties and increase costs through posters and distribution while the Australian ballot lists all candidates.
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Socialist Party
Bridgeport
Secret Hearings Ordered for Grievance Cases in Fairfield
The Fairfield County Bar Grievance committee will hold secret sessions after a court ruling in the Fallon case. It aims to shield lawyers from public scrutiny when clients allege excessive fees or improper conduct. A prominent lawyer notes secret hearings may protect professional standing and reduce stigma while charges are investigated.
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Fairfield County
Superior Court
Frederick B. Fallon
Fallon
Famous inmate Hello Dearie Flanagan jailed again
David Flanagan known as Hello Dearie the jail breaker was sentenced to 30 days after a Saturday clash with his daughter Bessie 17 in Stratfield involving alleged eye injury. Witness Robert Wilkinson testified but faltered under cross examination. Bail for appeal set at 200 dollars as Flanagan planned to serve the term.
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David Flanagan
Globe
Flanagan
Stratfield Hotel
Dailey
Bessie
Robert Wilkinson
Arch Street
DeLaney
Dearie
Katz Remonstrates Against License for Mulligan at 1516 Main
Samuel Katz leads a remonstrance against James Mulligan seeking a liquor license for 1516 Main Street. Remonstrants argue the location is unsuitable for a saloon and county commissioners set Monday for a hearing. The panel will tour East End sites including Williston and Bunnell where Frank Brunett seeks a saloon.
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James Mulligan
Main Street
Samuel Katz
East End
Williston
Bunnell
Frank Brunett
Hartmann Brewing Co
Brunett
International Silver Co
Chunk Head Club Returns From Emerald Lake Trip
The Chunk Head club of young city residents returned last night from a two week rest at Emerald Lodge Emerald Lake near New Milford. They fished boated swam and hunted hills with Arnold Neal reporting a six pound bass the largest from the lake. Members included Art Hades Dr Frank Sullivan Bill Hawkins Arnold Neal John Neal Stanley Greenwood George Keating Ferne Brunelle Burt Squires Fred Bown John Grant and Sylvester Miller.
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Emerald Lodge
Emerald Lake
New Milford
Arnold Neal
Sassonia and Mary Cole Return After Missing Period
Louis F Sassonia and 19 year old Mary F Cole returned to Bridgeport after a several day absence. Police questioned their relationship and Sassonia was briefly detained before being discharged once they said they were only friends and had spent time in New Haven.
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Bridgeport
Louis F. Sassonia
Main Street
Mary F. Cole
Lee Avenue
George Hayes
Sassonia
New Haven
Girl Still Clings To Man Held For Murder of Wife
The 11-year-old Beulah Linford remains steadfast in her support for Henry Co. Beattie Jr., jailed for his wife’s murder in Richmond. Beattie faces the electric chair amid a sensational trial. Beulah’s repeated pleas and devotion contrast with his aloof demeanor. The victim’s parents take the couple’s six-week-old child to Dover, Del., for safety until the trial. Prosecutor Louis O. Wendenburg asserts Paul Beattie’s gun purchase shows no guilt.
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United Press
Richmond
Beulah Linford
Henry Co. Beattie, Jr
Beattie
Harry
Harry Co. Beattie, Jr
Dover
Del
Louis O. Wendenburg
Paul Beattie
Paul
Woman Held for Murder of Farmhand in New Haven
Coroner resumes inquiry into the death of 60 year old farmhand John McLoughlin. Susanna Starr owner and employer is held without bail claiming accidental discharge during a struggle. Police deem the scene a murder with no motive found.
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United Press
New Haven
Mix
John McLoughlin
Susanna Starr
McLoughlin
Starr
Acts Done Busted Up in Bridgeport Vaudeville Row
William J. Bell a vaudeville performer is jailed for 60 days after city court finds him guilty of carrying a concealed weapon. His wife Mrs Bell faces disruption of their act as the pair had planned to visit friends in Bridgeport before the incident. The charges of assault and breach of peace were dropped.
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William J. Bell
Housatonic Avenue
Bell
Bridgeport
Mabel Baldwin
Pink Block
Prout
McCarthy
New York
Plunge of Two Autos Falls Off Steep Farmington Embankment
Hartford July 24 Chauffeur Frank Smith lies semi conscious in a hospital with injuries as two autos plunged down a steep Farmington river embankment near Tariffville within half an hour. The road section is under repair and a temporary turnout sent both cars onto a 25 foot bridge. No fatalities are reported though Smith’s head injuries are described as dangerous.
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United Press
Hartford
Frank Smith
Farmington River
Tariffville
Smith
New Guard Plans Roast At Island Steeple Chase
The local Republican Town committee plans a August 26 gathering at Steeple chase Island with speeches, fireworks, and a mock menu of political satire. Notables like John T. King and Percy Farwell present, with former judges and congressmen expected to speak on topics from tariffs to public works.
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Republican Town Committee
Wilson
Warner
John T. King
Albert E. Lavery
Percy Farwell
Charlie Morris
Eugeneer
Button
Yellow Mill
the Grove
Ince Sidney E. Hawley
Alfred Eb. Beers
Allan W. Paige
William R. Brown
Buckingham
E. J. Hill
Edward P. Nobbs
Bridgeport
Elmore S. Banks
Stiles Judson
A. J. Bodine
Frank E. Ballard
James E. Barnes
Howard Smith
Arthur Connor
Charles C. Blackham
Boston Enacts Rigorous Quarantine Over Black Cholera Death
Boston authorities impose strict quarantine on incoming steamers after Mrs. Tomasina Mastrodonico dies of black cholera. Her two children undergo examination at Gallop's Island and residents in her tenement face cholera tests. In Vienna reports 53 suspected cholera cases in Trieste with isolation measures.
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United Press
Boston
Tomasina Mastrodonico
North Square
Gallop’s Island
Mastropdico
Vienna
Trieste
Chauffeur Brennan Granted Brief Credit in City Court
John W. Brennan chauffeur for Frank Simmons a New York plumbing supplier's agent did not face arraignment today and will answer traffic ordinance charges in court tomorrow. He was apprehended at Main street and Fairfield avenue after passing a disembarking trolley and was driving Simmons from New York to Litchfield Conn. Simmons posted a $100 bail for Brennan's Tuesday appearance.
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John W. Brennan
Frank Simmons
Center Street
New York City
Brennan
Trafic
Walker
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Simmons
New York
Litchfield
Conn
Bridgeport Man Fined for Driving Without License
Norwalk judge fined Charles W. Pierce ten dollars for operating an automobile without a driver's license. Pierce is employed by George Platt of Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
United Press
Norwalk
Edward M. Lockwood
Charles W. Pierce
George Platt
Mayor conducts night probe into East Side garbage odor
Mayor Buckingham made an early morning tour through the East Side to investigate a garbage stench complaint. He traced odors from flats near Yellow Mill bridge and Berkshire pond, toward the garbage plant, and plans further investigations tonight and in the days ahead with names and addresses from residents to aid action.
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Buckingham
East Side
Washington Avenue Bridge
William Street
Berkshire Pond
Yellow Mill Bridge
East Side Committee
Itrom
Steel pooling agreement brought out in probe today
Washington July 24 Evidence that major steel makers formed a pool through the Steel Plate Association of the United States to control output and pay higher wages was presented to the Stanley Steel Trust Investigating Committee. The agreement dated November 9, 1900 assigns shares, Carnegie Steel Company holding 46.25 percent. The panel seeks the original document as witnesses discuss enforcement and Department of Justice access.
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United Press
Washington
Srhe Bt Steel Piate Association
United States
Tim Mata
Stanley Steel Trust
Mittee
Carnegie Steel Company
Jones & Laughlin, Ltd
Clinois Steel Company
Crucibie Steel Company of America
Otis Steel Company
Tiewater Steel Company
Lukens Iron & Steel Company
Worth Brothers Company
Central Iron &Steel Company
American Steel & Wire Company
Glasgow Iron Company
Carnegie Company
Stanley Committee
B. Kaufman
F.easton
Iron & Stess Company
Houston
Tilinole Steel Company
Silinsis
Stanley
Sihpemee
Representative Young
Rep. Mich
Department of Justice
Furnier
Ketchel Knocks Pat Conway Out in Seventh Round
Al Ketchel of this city, known as a clever boxer, knocked out Pat Conway in the seventh round before Fairmount A. C. in New York Saturday night. Ketchel had been slated to face Billy Ross, who refused to continue, and Young Jack O'Brien declined as Ketchel would be too much for him. The club's matchmaker then secured Lee, who is Ketchel's promoter.
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al Ketchel
Pat Conway
Fairmount A. C
New York
Ketchel
Billy Ross
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Ine Lee
Pasa
New
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MR. Mulligan
Chunk Heads
A. E. Lavery
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Howard Ga
Turtle
Ana
Meriden
A. Ascism
Blue Ribbon Auto & Carriage Co
Gilbert St
D. R. Whitney
Main St
Stratford
Mill Hill
Logan St
P. O
Apply Locomobile Co. of America
Savin Rock
Nutmeg Social Club
City Hall Loop
Park City
Fairfield Ave
Bailass
Bommes & Biltz
Texas Farms
Texas
W. D. Hord
Goddard Ave
Tesa LD
R. Whitney
Back Saint
Michael's Cemetery
Amellet
Stratford Ave
Clancy's Cafe
Catherine
Southworth’s
Arcada
Elmwood
Pear! St
EK. Main
Brooks St
National Register
Riex
San Antonio
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