Redding to sue ex-collector over tax shortfall
Redding selectmen formally approve filing suit in Superior Court against ex-Collector E T Gorham to recover about 1400 dollars missing from three years of tax accounts. Gorham disputes the claim, and proceedings will proceed as papers are prepared by the town attorney amid complex book-keeping and competing claims.
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Redding
Shaw
E. T. Gorham
Gorham
Don
Seugatuck River Glen
Frances Warner
Joel Perry
Duncan Gay
Charles Morehouse
Weston
Warner
Morehouse
Gay
Coker
North Carolina
Mark Twain
Hill Academy
Academy Ae
Ena
Sanford
J. B. Sanford
Newtown
Sanfords
Dr. Smith
Orasborn
Sam Shaw
Raymond Cunningham
Herman Smith
Messrs. Jones
Pierson
New York
Washington, D. C
Bschool
Ida ‘M. Tarbell
Napoleon
Osborn & Barnes
Telford
Birthday celebration for Clinton Sanford in Ridge
Clinton Sanford marked his 21st birthday with a town party attended by local friends and guests from New York Bloomfield and North Salem New York. A gift from aunt Miss Julia H Sanford signaled his majority. Nearby, Miss Margaret Hill challenges the town land claim over Lonetown school site, as town records show no ownership through adverse possession.
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the Ridge
Clinton Sanford
New York
Bloomfield
North Salem
N. Y
Sanford
Julia H. Sanford
Margaret Hill
Lonetown School House
Selectmen
George Williams
Miss Hills
Sanford School
Stevenson
Shore
Connecticut Women Oppose Municipal Suffrage Petition
A protest signed by numerous Connecticut women urges the Assembly not to pass the municipal suffrage bill. It states that most women in the state do not want further suffrage extension and reject added civic duties. The note notes Bridgeport absence among signers and reflects broader female opposition to the measure.
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Senate
Connecticut
Bridgeport
First District Citizens Petition For Rebates
Residents paying only a 4 First District tax seek abatement of three mills on 1910 taxes after a 1909 rate rise. They allege unfair double taxation with Second District levies and have instructed Attorney John C. Chamberlain to file the petition. If refused, injunctions to pursue court action are planned.
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John C. Chamberlain
Robert White in Critical Condition After Trolley Accident
From New Haven June 1 United Press report Robert White of Derby remains in critical condition at St Raphael s Hospital after striking a telegraph pole while leaning from a trolley car footrail. He has been unconscious since the accident. Also Boston news notes the widow of Mayor Hib bard appearing as a showgirl in the Chorus Lady next week.
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United Press
New Haven
Robert White
Derby
St. Raphael's Hospital
White
Boston
Mayor Hibbard
Wrong man is offered wrong man in New Haven case
The Raymond street jail in Brooklyn allegedly palmed off the wrong man on a New Haven officer arriving with Francesco Velano charged with assault with intent to kill. Four times jailers produced the wrong man for identification claiming he was the remanded suspect, with the correct man identified only by accident as he walked through the jail yard. Police sergeant Donnelly demanded absolute ID to prevent a mistaken return.
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New Haven
Raymond Street
Brooklyn
Henry J. Donnelly
New York
Francesco Ve |Lano
Fitch
Donnelly
Yale denies Hammond split with School of Mines
New Haven. June 1. President Hadley of Yale denounced as an old canard the report of a split between John Hays Hammond and the Yale school of mines. He said Hammond resigned two years ago over multitudinous business affairs and that there is no impairment of cordial relations with Director Chittenden of the school.
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United Press
New Haven
John Hays Hammond
Yale School of Mines
Hadley
Yale
Hammond
Hawley
Chittenden
School of Mines
Halliman Injured in Trolley Crash Awakens at Grace Hospital
New Haven June 1. At Grace Hospital Charles Hasliman, the most seriously injured survivor of the New Haven Derby trolley crash, is reported to have a slight chance of recovery with a fractured skull. Walliman regained consciousness early today. Funerals for the two men killed will be held in Derby tomorrow.
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United Press
New Haven
Grace Hospital
Charles Hasliman
Trolley Runs Down Stalled Patrol Wagon Near Police HQ
A patrol wagon stalled on trolley tracks near police headquarters was struck by an eastbound trolley car after midnight. Patrolman Charles Campana shouted warnings as the driver tried to move the wagon. Motorman C. J. Hansen and Conductor A. Moyer were detained for records. the vehicle went to Locomobile for repairs.
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Patrick Lynch
Jack McGirr
Lynch
Charles Campana
C. J. Hansen
A. Moyer
Locomobile
Burglars Loot Greenwich Trunk at Cos Cob Station
Greenwich officers halted two suspects described as Frank Lee and James Smith of 131 and 135 West Thirty-fifth Street New York after they allegedly looted a Cos Cob station trunk of evening gowns silk undergarments street gowns automobile veils and linen goods and stole an imported hat from Sound Beach station. Missing items included twenty three pennies from a slot machine and other minor losses were reported but C O D packages in a desk were not disturbed.
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Greenwich
Cos Cob
New York
Frank Lee
James Smith
West Thirty-fifth Street
Cos Cob Station
State Druggists to Hold Annual Meeting at Montonese Hotel
The Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association called its thirty sixth annual meeting to be held June 13 and 14 at the Montonese hotel in Indian Neck with a banquet on the final day. Officers from New Haven Norwich Waterbury and Bridgeport sign the call and election of officers will occur at the gathering. Topics include legislative matters affecting pharmacists and potential further action if needed.
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Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association
New Haven
Clarence G. Spalding
H. H. Larue
Norwich
J. B. Ebbs
Waterbury
Carl Cyrus
Bridgeport
Montonese
Indian Neck
Connecticut
Yale Professor to Leave July 1 for Sabbatical Abroad
Professor William Lyon Phelps of Yale and Mrs. Phelps sail July 1 on the steamer Cleveland to spend a year abroad. He will study and research for two new books and has been appointed Yale delegate to Breslau centenary on August 1 and to the Norway Academy of Arts and Sciences centenary on September 6. Henry Bailey is jailed in New Hampshire after being charged with abducting Grace Snickels, a case linked to his claim about a daughter’s marriage.
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William Lyon Phelps
Yale
Barns Burned At Fairfield Farm
Special to the Farmer Fairfield May 31 a large barn and six outbuildings at A B Huntington Mill Hill were destroyed by fire discovered at 1130 Tuesday night Loss estimated at 4000 partially covered by insurance One horse three cows and about 60 chickens perished Fire spread threat to the home kept volunteers from the countryside directing efforts to stop further damage
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Fairfield
A. B. Huntington
Mill Hill
Seton Talks Upon Boy Scouts at Board of Trade
Ernest Thompson Seton head of the American Boy Scout movement addressed the Board of Trade last night to a packed room with applause. A brief pre meeting admitted two new members H Albert Phillips and C J Lake, and a local executive committee meeting to plan furthering the movement was announced for Monday at the mayor's office. Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars holds 19th annual meeting in Hartford electing Louis R Cheney as governor and an slate of officers including Arthur R Kimball and Williston Walker with clergy and council members named. Personal mention notes Mr and Mrs William A Barnes of Seaview avenue to return home tomorrow after a two week absence in Washington.
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Ernest Thompson Seton
Board of Trade
Boy Scout Movement
Mr. Seton
H. Albert Phillips
C. J. Lake
E. T. Buckingham
W. B. Kelsey
E. P. Nobbs
L. J. Herrmann
Charles W. Deane
Lucien Twarner
W. H. Lynch
J.M. Richardson
A. M. Cooper
F.E. Maitland
Hartford
Connecticut Society of Colonial Wars
Louis R. Cheney
Arthur R. Kimball
Waterbury
Chas. F. Brooker
Ansonia
L. A. Barbour
R. W. Cutler
F. B. Gay
Williston Walker
New Haven
Chauncey B
William A. Barnes
Seaview Avenue
Washington, D. C
Poli Players Stage The Blue Mouse Comic Farce At Poli's
The Poli Players present The Blue Mouse by Clyde Fitch at Poli's with John Ince as Rollette and Charlie Schofield as Lewellyn teasing John Junior as Scarsdale who fumbles a letter from an actress. Miss Tyrrell stars in the title role. the company receives praise for lively humor and strong performances.
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Clyde Fitch
Poli
John Ince
Rollette
Charlie Schofield
Lewellyn
John Junior
Scarsdale
Johnnie Junior
Junior
Poli’s
Fitch
Charles Schofield
Miss Tyrrell
Jack Sherman
Eddie Healey
Big Cohan
Seaside Council Royal Arcanum Set Meeting and Awards
Fraternal news notes a regular Seaside Council No. 709 meeting with eight councils in the jurisdiction. Grand Regent Edward F. Pride and staff will hear reports, award attendance prizes, coupons, initiation, and refreshments. Park City Lodge N E O P hosts a social whist party with dining and dancing. prizes awarded to several members and guests. admission free with invites.
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Seaside Council
Royal Arcanum
Tomorow
Edward F. Pride
Park City Lodge
Foresters’ Hall
Frank A. Smith
J. T. Reckers
F. W. Lee
Mary J. Ward
H. M. Terpenning
Local group urges sugar tariff reduction in Congress
Willimantic May 31 special to the Farmer. The secretary of the local Businessmen's Association sent Connecticut congressional representatives copies of a resolution adopted last Monday urging a reduction of sugar tariffs.
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Willimantic
Businessmen’s Association
Connecticut
Congress
Mrs. O'Brien Found Not Guilty in Saloon Charge
Manchester on May 31, Mrs. Margaret O'Brien proprietor of Warrenock Inn was found not guilty of allowing a minor to loiter in the saloon. Her attorney characterized the case as persecution by the liquor prosecutor over a personal grudge.
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United Press
Manchester
Margaret O'Brien
Warrenock Inn
Charles H. Hatheway
O’brien
Derby Bonds Rejected in Local Vote
In Derby on June 1 a small body of freemen rejected a $15,900 school bond. Only 151 voters participated, with 57 for and 94 against. The planned $10,000 high school addition had support from city boards, but the bond failure leaves the district short of space for students. Polls ran from 4 to 9 pm under Mayor Miles.
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Derby
Board of Aldermen
Board of Apportionment
Board of Education
Miles
Fairfield County News items from Lyons Plains to Noroton Heights
Fairfeld County notes report lightning striking Treadwell home in Lyons Plains injuring Mrs. Treadwell’s mother Elizabeth Brady with lasting shock while two sheltered youths escaped unhurt and no fire damage. Darien mumps outbreak affects adults too in multiple households. Norwalk man Quintard jailed in Burlington Vermont with wife Hor tense Neilsen and child in need of aid. advance agent Dean cannot cover hotel and bond. Noroton Heights cobbler Charles Peterson shoots self in intoxicated Sunday incident with head wound.
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Lyons Plains
T. W. Treadwell
Darien
Norwalk
Charles Arthur Quintard
Burlington
Hortense Neilsen
W. M. Dean
Mr. Quintard
Peterson
Charles Peterson
Noroton Heights
Nugget Recommendation Spurs Quick Trial
A reader asks if a Nugget has been tried and one answer confirms they are fine. The brief notes general acceptance of the item and encourages trying it for a quick evaluation.
Jury Disagrees in Sweeney Suit in Litchfield County News
Five hours of deliberation failed to yield a verdict in the Superior court case of Daniel Sweeney of East Canaan against A. P. Curtiss of Norfolk over a September 19 auto collision. Judge Bennett discharged the jurors after they reported a disagreement. Curtiss denied wrongdoing while Sweeney sought $6000 in damages.
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Sweeney
Daniel Sweeney
East Canaan
A. P. Curtiss
Norfolk
Superior Court
Bennett
Canaan
Curtisdl Curtiss
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Montonese Hotel
Professor Phelps
Lynn
Henry Bailey
New Hampshire
Grace Snickels
BOY Scouts
Colonial Wars Society
O'Brien
Fairfield County News
Litchfield County News
William E. Dennis
Torrington
Litchfield
John Kiston
Kiston
Xavier Valot, Jr
Winsted
Irene Smith
New Britain
Charles Cook
Huldah A. Cook
Louis Drager and Son
Collinsville
Household Loan CO
Meigs Building
Borden
Borden’s Condensed Milk Company
Fairfield Ave
Rover
Lyon-Grumman-Manson Co
Fairfield Avenue, Cor
Middle Street
N. Buckingham & Co. , Inc
State Street
Lowe's
Thomas L. Lowe
Wells & Lowe
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
John F. Fay
Allah Kind
Newngland
Berkshire Mill CO
Tell
IRA Gregory & CO
Main Street
Stratford Avenue
Lehigh Coal
Naugatuce Valley Ice CO
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Housatonic Avenue
Sprague
Sprague Ice & Coal
East End
East Wash. Ave
Main
Wheeler & Howes
Congress Street
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