Thaw’s Counsel Rebuttal Prep in White Plains Habeas Case
White Plains New Jersey July 21 Thaw’s lawyer Charles Morschauser began rebuttal testimony for the habeas corpus plea to free Harry K Thaw from Matteawan before Justice Mills. Thaw expresses confidence in fair handling. Jerome, his adversary, approves the progress as alienists prepare for extensive hypothetical questions.
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United Press
White Plains
N. J
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Justice Mills
Charles Morschauser
Thaw
William Travers Jerome
White
Jerome
Mills
Wright Aeroplane Becomes U S Property at Fort Myer
The Wright brothers win the contract price around $30,000 for their aeroplane with a $5,000 bonus if 40 mph speed is reached in the Fort Myer test. Time details for the flight and balloon turn are being calculated by Signal Corps as President Taft sends congratulations to Orville Wright and Colonel Foulers after the successful display.
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United Press
Washington
Wright
Shuter Hill
Wrights
Signal Corps
Taft
Orville Wright
Colonel Foulers
Fort Myer
Aged Man Killed by Joy Riders in New York
A 70 year old watchman named John O'Neil was killed in Columbus Avenue near 89th Street after being tossed 24 feet by a speeding car driven by joyriders and dragged fifty feet by a trolley car. The drivers did not stop after the impact.
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United Press
New York
John O'Neil
Columbus Avenue
89Th Street
Parish priest murders mother then personal crisis reports
Vienna July 31 United Press Joseph Schenigl a parish priest at Holyes shot his mother to death and then killed himself The tragedy arose from vows his mother induced him to take which kept him from marrying a parish girl he loved He was ordained after his parents wishes and his desire to renounce vows led to a quarrel that ended in murder and suicide
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United Press
Vienna
Joseph Schenigl
Holyes
Schenigl
Weather Indications from United Press New Haven
New Haven July 31 forecast fair tonight and Sunday. The high reached 96 degrees in Boston. Scattered showers from Kansas to the Lake Region and Atlantic coast. No well defined storm east of the Rocky Mountains. Conditions favor pleasant weather in this vicinity with little temperature change. Weber's Dinners Satisfy at Steeplechase Island pavilion offering superior dinners and a la carte service daily and until midnight. Fresh fish and corn tomorrow, meals priced to satisfy families driving in.
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United Press
New Haven
Boston
Kansas
Lake Region
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Weber
Robert Weber
Steeplechase Island
Weber's Pavilion
Public service firms pressed to repair torn pavements
Bridgeport officials convened representatives of local gas light, telephone, illuminating and hydraulic firms to demand immediate repairs of seven torn holes in permanent streets. A proposed city plan would have firms fund and perform repairs, with some favoring city-led work. Several delegates supported the idea but lacked full authority. The commission aims to ensure firms restore streets to original condition, with a possible spring decision on the broader arrangement.
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Brigeport
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Chapman
Connecticut Company
Paul
Unitedlluminating Company
Gerdenier
Bridgeport Gaslight Company
Roberts
Betts
Southern New England
Heavy Death Losses Reported After Mexico earthquake
Reports from southern Mexico describe very heavy loss of life and immense property damage after a strong earthquake. A tidal wave at Acapulco caused more destruction, with fires and crushed victims in many towns. deaths are feared in several cities and Americans are reported in the zone.
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United Press
Paso
Mexico
Acapulco
Chalpincingo
Oxapeca
Pacific Ocean
Taluca
Puebla
Morles
Mazatlan
Reopan
Zapate
Violencia
Ayutla
Uexpa
Acatlan
Chilpa
Iguala
Telolapan
Cocula
Cutzamala
Ametolapec
Shultepec
Balsas River
Mexico City
Lilley heirs receive $425000 in life insurance proceeds
Waterbury Conn July 30 trustees of the estate of former Governor George Lilley report receipt of all life insurance carried by the deceased in ten companies totaling $425000.
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Connecticut
Waterbury
Conn
George L. Lilley
Steiber Nominated for Land Indexer by Caucus
Theodore E. Steiber was chosen by Republican aldermen as caucus pick for indexing land records. The first ballot had six votes for Steiber and five for five other candidates. One ballot later gave Steiber unanimous caucus support, with rivals including Charles Hopwood Jesse Stewart and George A. Mullen.
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Theodore E. Steiber
Steiber
Charles Hopwood
Jesse Stewart
George A. Mullen
Social and Personal News and Local Real Estate
Miss Mary Heavey of Harral avenue returns from a three week Berkshires outing improved in health. Thomas Morrissey buys two brick block houses on Golden Hill street between Broad and Harrison. Stephen C. Osborne and family return from summer home in Berkshire Hills at Brookfield. An architect announces new offices at Court Exchange building 211 State St Bridgeport Conn telephone 1032-12. Pwtt aun rises tomorrow. Sunset low water and easaig times noted.
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Mary Heavey
Harral Avenue
Berkshires
Thomas Morrissey
William R. Shelton
Golden Hill Street
Broad
Harrison Street
Elm Street
Stephen C. Osborne
Laurel Avenue
Berkshire Hills
Brookfield
Court Exchange
State St
Bridgeport
Conn
Pwttaun
St Rose's Parish in Newtown to mark fiftieth anniversary
The commemorative services at St Rose's Church Newtown mark fifty years since the parish was formed by a small group of devout families. The day features a 10 o'clock high mass with Rev Terrence Smith presiding, and Rev Dominic Scanlon delivering a sermon at 7 p.m. The article recounts early Catholic settlements in 1756, the 1859 organization by Father Francis Lenihan, the church's cornerstone, and its growth including a parochial school, cemetery, convent, and missions. It highlights Fathers Lenihan Daly Rogers McCarten Donahue Fox and the Sisters of Mercy who staff the school and parish.
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St. Rose’s Church
Newtown
Bridgeport
St. Rose
Terrence Smith
Dominic Scanlon
Scanjon
Berkshires
General Assembly
Count Rochambeau
Providence
Hudson
Newto
James Smythe
Peter Leary
John Brady
Leary
Francis Lenihan
Universalist Meeting House
Thesa Daly
Denis Murray
Peter Leavey
James Carley
James Farrel
John Matthews
John Harrigan
John Leavey
Maurice Leavey
Patrick Troy
Patrick Blake
Daniel Blake
John McNamara
Matthew Colgan
John Bradley
John Carmody
Patrick O'Dea
Patrick Lyons
John Haugh
Michael Haugh
Patrick Scanlon
Michael McCarthy
James Lester
Bernard Kelly
Michael Keenan
Andrew Collins
James McMahon
John Kelly
Martin Costello
Timothy Costello
Michael Bailey
Patrick Hartnett
Edward Finnell
John Lynch
Mile Hill
John Scanlon
John Brennan
Patrick Cavanaugh
Denis Cavanaugh
Martin Curry
James Gallagher
Thomas Nainor
Thomas Maloney
Denis Hayes
Berkshire
Lawrence Lillis
John Lillis
Patrick Keating
James Bradley
Daniel Keane
Darby Troy
Patrick Lillis
Zoar
John Cavanaugh
Amos Sanford
William Cribbens
Richard Reilly
John Houlihan
Patrick Houlihan
James Houlihan
James Kelly
Thomas Keane
John Keane
Patrick Bradley
James Carrol
Edward Gannon
Bernard Kilbride
Patrick Kilbride
John Kilbride
Edward Kilbride
Timothy Harrigan
Patrick Harrigan
Patrick Carrol
E Mc
Southford
Stepney
Sisters of Mercy
Middletown
Mary Aquin
Mother Berchmans
Mary Vincent
M. Columba
P. Dunigan
J. McGinnis
M. Sullivan
P.conners
Father Fox
County Cavan
Ireland
All Hallows College
Dublin
Wexford
Holy Trinity Church
Wallingford
Father Mallon
Unionville
Lakeville
Union Typewriter Co Transfers Land in Bridgeport to New York Firm
The Union Typewriter Co of New Jersey transfers all land and buildings in Bridgeport to the Union Typewriter Co of New York for 25009 dollars and other value deeds. The 22 acre plant at Railroad and Howard avenues and Wordin avenue plus the Yost Writing Machine Co and Ribbon Factory build ings, and joint light rights with the New York New Haven Hartford railroad are included. Change cited as economy measure and corporate reorganization.
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Union Typewriter Co
West End
New York Corporation
New Jersey Corporation
New Jersey
New York
Bridgeport
Yost Writing Machine Co
Railroad
Howard Avenues
Wordin
Railroad Avenues
Wordin Avenue
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
City of
City
Typewriter Co
Sharps Rifle Co
Fireman Killed Fighting Fire at Reading Biscuit Plant
Reading July 31 Albert Harving a fireman died while battling a blaze that destroyed the Reading Biscuit Company's plant. Harving fell from a ladder as it slipped while he aimed a hose into an upper window. Property damage is estimated at $40,000.
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United Press
Reading
Albert Harving
Reading Biscuit Company
Harving
Trade School Argument Heard by State Board
Hartford likely to receive one of two new trade schools as state education officials consider locating another in Bridgeport. Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk, South Norwalk, and Stamford representatives urged the plan at the Stratfield Hotel. Business leaders pressed for the Bridgeport site, citing factory payrolls and the need for skilled workers to ease labor shortages and reduce child labor pressures.
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State Board of Evtacati
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Board of Trade
Business Men's Association
Manufacturers’ Association
State Board’ of Education
Stratfield Hotel
Hartford
Danbury
Norwalk
South Norwalk
Stamford
Frank J. Mulcahy
Crane Valve Co
Mulcahy
W. R. Webster
Bridgeport Brass Co
E. P. Bullard,Jr
Bullard Machine Tool Co
Thenufacturers’ Association
Jeremiah Holmes
George M. Eames
Singer Manufacturing Co
Charles Davis
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