Senate defeats LaFollette plan for railroad valuation
Washington June 1 United Press reports the Senate defeated the LaFollette resolution for a physical valuation of railroad property 25 to 96. Debate focused on amendments and the potential impact on rates, taxes, and the Inter-State Commerce Commission power. Proponents claim valuation would lower rates, while opponents warn of tax implications and lengthy appraisal costs.
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United Press
Washington
LaFollette
Senate
LaFoullette
Simons
Stone
Delilver
Elkins
la Follette
Inter-State Commerce Commission
LaFollette and Batley
Commission
Bailey
Wisconsin
Sugar trust man on trial shifts blame to dead operative
In a United Press dispatch dated June 1, a sugar trust official denies all frauds and rejects responsibility for dock workers. He testifies that it is common knowledge government weighers often lax in weighing trust cargoes. Asked where he obtained each detail, he could not recall.
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Spaginl
United Press
Ernest W. Géerbracht
Jamaburg
Martin
Society Wedding in Meriden Today
Meriden society wedding unfolds at six o clock in St Andrews church as Miss Agnes Mansfield Curtis daughter of George M Curtis treasurer of the International Company marries Sam Brown Sets Yale 1908. Rev Chauncey Brewster bishop of Connecticut will officiate in this notable local society event.
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United Press
Meriden
St. Andrews ‘Church
Agnes Mansfield ‘Curtis
George M. Curtis
International Company
Sam Brown
Yale
Chauncey . Brewster
Ietocope
Connecticut
Yale Students Fined for Savin Rock Riot
Ten Yale students from the Sheffield Scientific School were fined ten dollars plus costs by Justice Bryant in West Haven for taking part in a riot with concession owners at Savin Rock, New Haven's summer resort, as reported by United Press.
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United Press
Wew Haven
Yale
Sheffield Scientific School
Justice Bryant
West Haven
Savin Rock
New Hayes
Bartender Seeks Divorce Over Wife's Drinking
In Superior Court this week six uncontested divorce suits appear on the short calendar. Emma Greenwood seeks release from Percy T. Greenwood over intolerable cruelty and intemperance. Other filings include Nora Hurley Hatfield, Freda Wesling, Sabina Buckingham, Joseph Selleck, and Adeline Madigan, with grounds ranging from desertion to infidelity.
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Emma Greenwood
Percy T. Greenwood
George Street
Greenwood
Emma
Daniel W. Hatfield
Nora Hurley Hatfield
Freda A. Wesling
Harry Lloyd
Sabina Evaline Martin Buckingham
Huntington
Edgard S. Buckingham
Joseph Milton Selleck
Stamford
Mary Elizabeth Selleck
Adeline Odell Madigan
Danbury
Birdsey W. Madigan
Bridgeport Boys Making Good in Golden West
Percy F French musical director of Spokane theatre and his wife tour the East for several weeks. The Bridgeport native, a self made pianist, has worked in Pacific coast cities and Honolulu. He will return west via Washington New Orleans and San Francisco and is a charter member of P T Barnum lodge K of P.
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Percy F. French
Spokane, Wash
Arthur’ W. French
French
New York
Washington
New Orleans
San Francisco
Bridgeport
Pacific Coast
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Tommy
Union Pacific Railroad
Oakland
Cal
Nelson Says Taft Is Not a Prizefighter
Washington June 1 Bat Nelson ex lightweight champion of the world looked over President Taft and said he would make a poor prizefighter He praised Taft as heavy weight but judged him weighed down by statesmen and favored Speaker Cannon as the best combatant among them Nelson noted Tafts heavy burden and endorsed Cannon as stronger in a fight.
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United Press
Washington
Bat Nelson
Taft
Nelson
Joe’ Cannon
Stolen Speedwell Car Still Missing in Broad Daylight
A Speedwell touring car owned by F A Rantz, president of Rantz Motor Car Co, was stolen from in front of his boarding place on Butler Avenue last Sunday between 5 and 8 am. The 50 horsepower grey car, valued at 2500, tied to the 600 mile All Connecticut Reliability Run, remains missing. Police across New England have been alerted and confess the theft could involve disguising the vehicle by body changes and repainting.
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F. A. Rantz
Mr. Rantz
Butler Avenue
Rantz Motor Car Co
Connecticut
New England
Speedwell
Knickerbocker Watches Offer Deep Bridgeport Discount
Bridgeport store announces Knickerbocker watches at 4.50, down from 7.50 to 10. All-American builds with gold filled cases and ten-year wear warranty. Watches include women's open-face and hunting-case models and men's open-face and hunting-case models, with 30 day money-back guarantee if not mistreated. Left aisle front.
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Knickerbocker Watch Company
Bridgeport
Sheriff Doolan In Critical Condition At Hospital
Reports from the bedside of Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan say he remains in extremely critical condition. Johns Hopkins specialist Erdman of Baltimore and Dr. C. C. Godfrey consulted last evening as Doolan fought a sinking spell. Hawley, his chief, noted their long service together and Doolan’s habit of acting only with Hawley’s sanction.
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Peter Doolan
Erator
Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
C. C. Godfrey
Doolan
Sidney E. Hawley
Sheriff Hawley
Deputy Doolan
Hawley
Bankers Get Jail Sentence and Fine in City Depository Case
Pittsburg report states President HB Jennings of the Columbia National Bank received two months in jail and a $500 fine after pleading nolo contendere to bribery charges tied to securing his bank as a city depository. Former vice president Frank A Griffin also got four months and a $500 fine in the same case.
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United Press
Pittsburg
HB. H. Jennings
Columbia National Bank
Nolo
Frank A. Griffin
Stratford Oyster Co. fortunes and Sealshipt system takeover
The Stratford Oyster Co once built by eight Stratford men with $1,000 each is praised for prolific grounds near Stratford point thriving amid failures elsewhere. Fred S. Beardsley leads gains with reports of up to 500 percent returns. The Sealships Oyster System plans an eventual absorption of local oyster interests, pressuring independents with royalties. Beardsley says Stratford operations will continue as before.
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Stratford Oyster Co
Stratford
Oyster Company
Henry J. Lewis
H. J. Lewis Oyster Co
Fred S. Beardsley
Sealships Oyster System
New York
Frederick S. Beardsley
Beardsley
Aged Odd Fellow Stricken in Singer Factory Shop
William Marshall aged 72 a veteran Singer Mfg Co employee and Pequonnock lodge charter member of the I O O F was attacked by epilepsy at the factory noon hour. Dr Krause took him to the emergency hospital where after a short rest he returned home to 154 Prospect Street.
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William Marshall
Singer Mfg. Co
Pequonnock Lodge
Krause
Marshall
Prospect Street
Man Disappears Over Niagara Falls At Prospect Point
An unidentified man about 45 to 50 years old stepped over the rail near Prospect Point and went over Niagara Falls. He was six feet tall, of medium build, with a dark mustache, wearing dark clothes a sack coat and a soft hat. The body has not been recovered.
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United Press
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Prospect Point
Dinnan Named Medical Superintendent at Undercliff Sanatorium
Meriden June 1 Dr James B Dinnan of this city has been appointed medical superintendent of Undercliff Sanatorium here one of three anti tuberculosis institutions recently established by the state of Connecticut Dr Dinnan is a Yale graduate and one of the most popular young physicians
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United Press
Meriden
James B. Dinnan
Undercliff Sanatorium
Connecticut
Dinnan
Yale
Two Cases Set For Court Of Common Pleas In Usury Libel
The last term of the Common Pleas Court opens next week with two notable criminal cases. Herbert B. Lanyon of Greenwich faces criminal libel charges for attacking Norman B. Talcott, editor of a Greenwich paper. Lanyon, once released on $500 bonds, is back in custody after his bondsman surrendered. Frank Glasner of this city appeals three counts each fined $50 plus costs for usury. John Sirko of Fairfield borrowed $200 via Glasner's loan agency mortgaging Fairfield property. Glasner allegedly charged 65 percent per year.
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Common Pleas Court
Herbert B. Lanyon
Greenwich
Frank Glasner
Lanyon
Norman B. Talcott
Oscar Wilde
Glasner
John Sirko
Fairfield
Sirko
License to Wed Issues for Local Couple and Out‑of‑City Pair
A marriage license was issued this morning to Arthur S Bakeu a 22 year old dentist to wed Ruth Raymond 24 daughter of William F Raymond of this city. A license was issued yesterday to John Riley 31 machinist of New York and Anna Buckley 23 daughter of Michael Buckley of this city.
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Arthur S. Bakeu
Ruth Raymond
William F. Raymond
John €. Riley
New York
Anna Buckley
Michael Buckley
Real Estate Transfers From Charles Street to Seaview Avenue
Frank A Whitney sells to Mary A Nichols a building lot with 91 feet frontage on Charles street. Michael Fitzgerald sells to Annie Shapiro a house and lot with frontage in Lexington Ava. Thomas P Taylor Co sells to Thomas L Lowe and Joseph R Welch a building lot with 45 feet frontage on Seaview Avenue joining Lowe's laundry property. Burr & Knapp sell two lofts in Fairview Lawn with 50 feet frontage on Birmingham St to Julia A Callahan. Hicks Realty Co leases 92 Middle Street to Postal Telegraph Co for three years at 600 dollars per year with renewal option.
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Frank A. Whitney
Mary A. Nichols
Charles Street
Michael Fitzgerald
Annie Shapiro
Lexington
Thomas P. Taylor Co
Thomas L. Lowe
Joseph R. Welch
Seaview Avenue
Lowe
Burr & Knapp
Julia A. Callahan
Fairview Lawn
Birmingham St
Hicks Realty Co
The
Postal Telegraph Co
Middle Street
Ernie Lush May Move to Scranton in Shift
Ernie Lush, current right fielder for Troy in the New York State league, is on leave due to malaria. He expects a move to Scranton as a first baseman, with arrangements led by Manager McGraw of the Giants and Trojan owner Co. W. DeLyon Nichols arriving in town in an unusual black patent leather hat.
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Ernie Lush
Troy
New York
W. DeLyon Nichols
Queen's Daughters To Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Queen's Daughters to be held Friday night June 3 at St Augustine's chapel, officers for the ensuing year will be elected. A full attendance is requested.
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Peoctery
St.Augustine’s Chapel
Queen's Daughters
Howland's Wash Fabrics Offer 17 Cents Yard Sturdy Goods
Rep Rajah and poplin fabrics praised for durability and fashion, offered at 17 cents a yard after regular 25 cent pricing. Wide 27 inch and 32 inch widths in multiple colors, including blues, grays, tans, and whites, suitable for suits skirts and children's dresses. Left aisle rear display for selection.
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Copenhagen
Black Woolens Skirts Sale At Special Prices
Those $1.25 and $1.50 black woolens at $1 a yard are made up into skirts for $1 extra. A wide range of weights and weaves including diagonals and voiles are offered. Every yard is from regular stock and priced at $1.25 or $1.50. Skirts made to measure are offered with careful taking and guaranteed fit and workmanship. Right aisle rear.
Woman Injured Hurts Ankle While Rushing to Prisoner Husband
Lizzie Martin, wife of suspect Donald T. Martin, hurried to police headquarters to visit a prisoner, tripped on stone steps, and sprained her ankle. She was aided by Dr. Greenstein and escorted to the prisoners’ wing. Her husband was arrested yesterday at the railroad station, identified by detectives as a known New York pickpocket and professional thief. Authorities seek further evidence to hold him.
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Lizzie Martin
Greenstein
Birmingham
Donald T. Martin
Dan Martin
Skit Martin
New York City
Boston Bantam Waleh defeats Moore in twelve round decision
Boston report notes bantamweight Jimmy Waleh defeats Pat Moore of Philadelphia in a 12 round decision by the margin of points. Tom Sharkey plans to attend the July 4 ring event to challenge the winner. Other items include Jim Flynn vs Billy Papke on June 18 at catchweights and news of Freddie Welch pulling out of a Packy McFarland bout in London.
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Boston
Jimmy Waleh
Pat Moore
Philadelphia
Eee
Ores Soares
Tomi Sharkey
Canada
Fred Rouchel
Los Angeles
Cal
Jim Flynn
Billy Papke
Flynn
Chicago
John McFarland
Packy McFarland
London
Freddie Welch
Packy
Wonderland Club of
Charred Foot Linked to Alma Kellner Murder at Church
Louisville reports reveal investigators recovered the charred right foot of Alma Kellner at St. John's church near the furnace along with fragments of a stocking and handkerchiefs. Bloodstained underclothing and a stocking-support were found under the belfry steps. Quicklime bought nearby was said to have been brought to the church before Christmas. No trace of janitor Wendling. police fear he fled the country.
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United Press
Louisville
St. John’s Church
Alma Kellner
Alma
Wendling
Notable Wedding Today in Stamford
Stamford June 1 The wedding of Miss Marian Adelaide McHarg daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry K McHarg of Strawberry Hill to George Richard Venable occurred at 2 15 this afternoon at St Johns Episcopal church. A large reception followed at the McHarg mansion with more than 50 guests arriving by special car from New York. General Horace Porter of New York an uncle of the bride attended.
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United Press
Stamford
Marian Adelaide McHarg
Henry K. McHarg
Strawberry Hill
George Richard Venable
St. John’s Episcopal Church
McHarg
New Eee
Removing Unsightly Wires From Streets
Public Works Director M A Kenny said he expects all large wooden poles on Main Street between State and Congress to be removed within three months. Wires will be taken down first, leaving only a few United Illuminating Co lines and city fire alarm wires, with underground cables replacing telephone lines. Iron street railroad poles will remain along the curb.
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Public Works
M. Akenny
Main Street
State
Congress
United Tluminating Co
Street Railroad Company
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State St
Anna
Edith
Alice Fleming
Poli
Ditt
Michael F
Ann
Michael F. Murphy
Union Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
St. Michael's Sostel
Sommers
Trumbull
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Jas. Horan & Son
Fess
Gaz
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Stanue
Bridgeport Boys
Golden West
Spokane
East
Tom Boucher
N. G
Jackson's
Rantz
Remme
Conn
Knickerbocker Watches
Howland Dry Goods Co
Sealships System
Man
Court OF Common Pleas
Scranton
Howland
Howland Dry Goods
UWS Mama
Hamilton
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