Sugar Trust Accused Of Fraud In Sugar Trade Scheme
Testimony in a United States sugar fraud trial alleges the sugar trust, led by H. O Havemeyer, falsified polariscopic tests to downgrade sugar grades at the Williamsburg refinery and Wall Street office. Ernest Gerbracht, former superintendent, says the scheme lowered costs for growers and merchants, with refunds sought to cover customs duties.
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United Press
New York
Sugar Trust
United Tes
Iba
Java
India
Ernest Gerbracht
Williamsburg
American Sugar Refining Company
H. O. Havemeyer
Gerbracht
Henry Stimson
Wall Street
Bridgeport Harbor gets full $90,000 harbor aid
Washington reports Bridgeport will receive a full harbor appropriation of 90,000 instead of 45,400 as earlier. The conference committee agreement in favor of 90,000 awaits Senate and House acceptance despite a potential point of order. Funds are slated for Main channel improvements at Bridgeport Harbor and Cedar Creek channel work.
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Bridgeport Harbor
Washington, D. C
Bridgeport
Senate
House
Cedar Creek
Two Grahams in Bridgeport After Fall and Shooting Past
Peter Graham Sr a longtime Electric Cable Co engineer lies critically injured after a night of drinking ending in a fall from his front stoop at 7 Dewey Street Bridgeport He earlier suffered pneumonia and pleurisy and now faces paralysis with doctors unsure of back injury While his son Peter Jr once shot a Jewish peddler and fled the scene years ago both men have rocky histories with alcohol and crime spanning Newark to Bridgeport Authorities report the elder Grahams condition grave as they piece together prior events and long troubled lives.
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Peter Graham
The
Electric Cable Co
Bridgeport
Dewey Street
Graham
Ing
Gent
Bridgeport Hospital
Krause
Peter, Jr
Park
Atupeas
Newark
Gra
No Land for Piggery Blocks City Garbage Plan
No land could be obtained within the city to establish a piggery, so no bidders appeared for the contract to dispose of garbage by feeding it to pigs. The board of health rejected a plan by Smith Incineration Company to build a $20,000 incinerator on city land. Commissioners Bogart and Osborn said they will not vote for any reduction system until it is in operation elsewhere.
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John D. King
Board of Health
John J. Phelan
Smith Incineration Company
Waterbury
Bogart and Osborn
Suit Against P W Wren For $10 000
The handsome State street residence of Peter W Wren president of Pequonnock National Bank was attached today in a suit for 10 000 brought by Town Clerk Joseph I Flint of Fairfield. Flint claims he sold four acres with a house on Sasco Hill for 8750 paid 25 down and that Wren promised to pay the balance after Kerrigans vacated. He alleges title defect, a warranty deed was offered May 27 but not accepted. The case is returnable before the next term of the Superior court.
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State Street
Peter W. Wren
Pequonnock National Bank
Joseph I. Flint
Fairfield
Flint
Sasco Hill
Wren
Kerrigan
Kerrigans
W. H. Kelsey
Superior Court
Fire at Wilson and Rusling Haberdashery Ravages Main Street
A rear blind cellar fire at Wilson & Rusling, 982 Main Street, raged for hours, destroying silk underwear, hats, and costly woolens. Firemen fought through dense smoke, cutting through a masonry wall to reach the blaze and prevent greater loss. Stock losses near eighteen thousand dollars, building loss about three thousand, insured.
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Haberdashery
Wilson & Rusling
Main Street
Frank Stillman
Charles H. Hinman
E. B
Mooney
Edward McCarthy
Wall
Main
Chemical Co. No
Edward Mooney
Daniel Johnson
John T. Connors
No. 9
Langley's
Freyler
No. 9 Company
Johnson
No. 1 Company
No. 5 Engine Company
John A. Rusling
Rusling
Twenty Two Railroads File Big Freight Tariffs
Washington reports twenty two railroads forming the Central Freight Association filed new tariffs with the Inter-State Commerce Commission. They seek increases of six to thirty one percent effective July first, with eastern roads filing their rates separately. The attorney general's action against the Western Trunk Line Association signals a broad campaign over higher rates, while shippers in the middle west face steep increases on routes from Chicago to St Paul. The administration seeks new laws to empower rate investigations before approval. Attorneys E P Ripley Marion Hughitt and J T Harrahan lead the railroad defense.
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Western Trunk Line Association
United Press
Washington
Central Freight Association
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
Inter-State Commerce Commission
New York Central
West Shore
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
St. Paul
Taft
Western Traffic Association
Middle West
Omaha
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Wickersham
Congress
E. P. Ripley
The
Santa Fe
Marion Hughitt
North Western
J. T. Harrahan
Illinois Central
Redding Receives Check for Tax Shortage
Town Treasurer W H Hill tendered a certified fee of 1141 to selectmen for a tax shortage spanning over two years. The board urged including interest, Hill declined, citing book discrepancies. Officials plan expert auditing to overhaul the ledgers. resignation not discussed.
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Redding
W. H. Hill
Hill
Gorham
Mr. Gorham
Captain Norris Hero of Manila Battle Dies at Annapolis
Captain John A. Norris U S N retired, honored for valor at Manila, died in Annapolis today. Born Meadeville Pennsylvania, he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1869. Noon trading showed strength with many issues recovering after an early dip.
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John A. Norris
Manila
Annapolis
United Press
Washington
Meadeville
Academy
Governor Gillett Calls Prize Fights Fakes and Fools
California Governor J N Gillett denounces prize fights as frauds and declares the Jeffries Johnson world heavyweight bout a frame up the public supports prize fighting less than national issues and believes whites would prevent Johnson from winning. He would intervene if possible but says laws permit fraud and riot would be the only justification to act.
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United Press
Chicago
J. N. Gillett
California
Jeffries
Jeff
Johnson
Pope Pius X Celebrates Anniversary At Vatican
Special from United States reports Pope Pius X born June 2 1835 marked his anniversary with widespread congratulations. He enjoys strong health and received many visitors at the Vatican while messages pour in from around the world.
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United
Rome
Pius
Vatican
Perios
Tony
Pius X
Guisseppe Sarto
Reisso
Bank OF England
Wanted Competent Cook and Help Wanted Notices
Unclassified notices list several help wanted ads including a competent cook at 208 Brooklawn Ave, general help at 235 Beechwood Ave, and girls to inspect records for American Graphophone Co. Also a foot specialist ad, rental listing for a seven room cottage at 12307 Pembroke St, and a lost ladies gold wrist watch near Library and Stratfield Hotel. A property sale and furniture store ad follow with 286 Fairfield Ave relocation and expanded antique line, plus a sale of contents of a five room flat including a piano at 405 Park Street. plus a labor movement meeting at Poli's on Sunday June 5.
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Euceas
Poli's
Library
Stratfield Hotel
Wareren St
P. B. Redfield
Fairfield Ave
Park Street
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Cannon and
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Marvin Hughitt
J. T. Harahan
Newtown
Jeff Johnson
Pope Pius X
Holy Father
World
London
Bank of England Today
Carroll Ave
A. Kregling
State St
East Side
Stratford Ave
E.J. Manville Machine Co
Conn
Gold St
Moss & Krieger
Main and
Gold Sts
North Ave
R. W
C. Pardee & Co
Pembroke St
Kelly
William A. Brooks
Lory” Place
Brooklawn Ave
General Hose
Beechwood Ave
DR. Mansfield
Tan
Housatonic Ave
Rils
L. Hallock
General Delivery
Milford, Ct
Dia & Lee Music Co
Cannon St
P. O
Inquire
Washington Ter
East
Maplewood Ave
Larrabee’s Market
Hartmann’s
William J .Mead
Newfield Building
Warner Building
Sears
Newfield Avenue
Ralph L. Miller
Connecticut Avenue
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T. Mannion
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