Charles W Morse Seeks Justice Before Court of Appeals
Charles W Morse, in a message from Tombs prison, says he seeks only simple justice if the United States Circuit Court of Appeals believes he was guilty and should serve his sentence. Attorney Littleton argues Morse was unjustly convicted, citing errors in consolidation of indictments and alleged press bias, while Stimson defends the criminal nature of Morse and Curtis bank dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Es W. Morse
United ‘States Circuit Court of Appeals
Tombs
W. Morse
Ice King
Steamboat Man
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Attor Littleton
Littleton
Morse
Cox
Noyes
Furly
Eer
Miust
Charles W. Morze
Mauch
Hall
Alfred H. Curtis
Bank of North America
Washiaton
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Stimson
Curtis
Hughes Questions Bridgeport Grand List Boost by Board
The Bridgeport grand list was raised by the State Board of Equalization by $6,000,000 amid questions from local assessor Hugh Hughes. He says property is already assessed at full value and suspects officials aim to meet tax targets, while a Tax Commissioner hints corporations may be underassessed and the excess taxed to benefit the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Bridgeport
Frank J. Hughes
Hughes
Corbin
Board of Equalization
Death in chair for killing his mother
William Scott, 24, who killed his mother Jula Scott near Shenandoah Lake on Oct 18, 1907, was executed in the chair after two shocks. An autopsy followed amid questions about his long presumed insanity. Scott’s stories and disappearance led to conviction, appeals, and denial of clemency by Gov. Hughes.
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United Press
Auburn
William Scott
Jula Scott
Shenandoah Lake
Norwich
Scott
Court of Appeals
Hughes
Teachers Demand Salary Increase in New Britain
In New Britain on June 14 teachers pressed for higher pay after a June school board meeting revealed resignations, including Edith Goodwin leaving for Schenectady, NY. Five teachers refused to accept their current pay, prompting the board to reopen the salary issue and pursue a satisfactory resolution to prevent further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Roche
Edith Goodwin
Schenectady
N. Y
Billard's Son Becomes Forester for D and H Railroad
Frederick H Billard, son of John L Billard owner of Boston and Maine stock, returns from Texas to assume assistant forester duties for the Delaware and Hudson railroad with offices at Plattsburg New York. He joins Harry Bristol in the forestry department after Yale Forestry graduation and outdoor work at Doucette Texas with Thompson brothers, large timber landowners.
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Meriden
Frederick H. Billard
John L. Billard
Boston & Maine Railroad
Texas
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
Plattsburg, N. Y
Harry Bristol
Walter R Bristol
Billard
Yale School of Forestry
Doucette
Yale Foresters
Thompson Brothers
Sou
John Allen Dead Hartford Theological Seminary Treasurer
Hartford June 14 United Press reports John Allen aged treasurer of the Hartford Theological Seminary died at his home after an illness of three weeks. He had been connected with the seminary for twenty five years.
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United Press
Hartford
John Allen
Hartford Theological Seminary
Allen
Car Turns At Flint's Corner Near Fairfield
A four person car owned by A Kohler of New Canaan overturned at Flint's Corner Fairfield last night. All four were thrown clear but none injured seriously. The car was righted, repaired at Bulkieys auto station, and driven to New Canaan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kohler
New Canaan
Flint’s Corner
Fairfield
Bulkiey
Morse Takes Control of Bank In Controversial Move
In a disputed session Morse moved into the bank and ran its affairs to suit himself. Stimeon’s argument dominated the afternoon as the case for bail pending appeal faced the court with sharply contested points and lingering questions about past acts and lawful conduct.
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Morse
Stimeon
Saul
Orse Adam
Life and limb of no account in these days
William Burns, brother of Patrolman James Burns, lies in St Vincent's hospital after a Saturday evening hit and run. He was riding a wheel when struck at Cannon and Courtland streets with Field Avenue by Westport truckman William Seide, who was arrested and held on bond.
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William ‘Burns
James Burns
St. Vincent's Hospital
William Seide
Westport
Burns
Cannon
Courtland Streets
Selde
SPOR
Vaeth-Nuport wedding planned for June 23 in Bridgeport
Brooklyn and Bridgeport families gather for a front parlor ceremony at 10 a m. in the Vaeth home 1052 Broadway Bridgeport. Miss Rose C Vaeth bride to Frederick W Neuport of Bridgeport with Rev Father Benedict officiating. Attendants Constance Vaeth H Frederlein May Frederlein. Best man William Riesert ushers James and Charles Martin. Honeymoon two weeks then residence 241 Orange Street Bridgeport. Guests from Bridgeport Meriden Stamford Buffalo St Joseph and other cities.
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Brooklyn
Vaeth
Broadway
Rose C. Vaeth
Andrew Vaeth
Frederick W. Neuport
Richard Neuport
Orange Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Benedict
G. J. Vaeth
St. Joseph
Stanislaus
Constance Vaeth
H. Frederlein
May Frederlein
William Riesert
James
Charles Martin
Meriden
Stamford
Buffalo
Newport
Newfield Avenue
Missing crew of Nettie Franklin reported in fog off Highland Light
Boston reports Captain Antoine Silva of the fishing schooner Nettie Franklin arrived with news that eight crewmen from Province Town are missing after a heavy fog off Highland Light. Six were later found aboard the Quonnapowitt, while two remain unaccounted for as the vessel drifted.
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United Press
Boston
Antoine. Silva
Nettie Franklin
Highland
Provincetown
Tony Gaspe
Frank Silva
Antone Henry
John Malard
Joachin Regatta
John Fimentose
Diminico Guisenio
Peternal
Silva
Highland Light
Fatal Burn Aboard Yale Passenger Metcalf Dies
Louis V Metcalf a 108 University Road Brooklyn salesman died at St Vincent Hospital after being burned aboard the liner Yale on June 17 when his berth caught fire from a smoking bedclothes. Initial injuries were thought slight but complications developed leading to his death at last night.
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New York
Louis V. Metcalf
University Road
Brooklyn
Mass
St Vincent's Hospital
Metcalf
Yale
Strangler of Boy Suspected in Trumbull Murder Case
Thirteen arrests have been made in the Trumbull murder of aged Mrs Dibble with no clear clues. Suspects include Tobin and Seearing. a tramp raid yielded ten days in jail. Pinkerton aid is discussed. Dibble place shows a door unlocked Friday. Names of eleven arrestees listed.
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Trumbull
Tobin
Sarah Dibble
Philip Mastrioni
Dibble
Mastrioni
George Arnold
Thomas Tobin
Nichols
Dibble House
Birmingham
Hawley
George Seearing
Connecticut Avenue
Dempsey
New York
Plumb
Verilli
Occu
B. I
IndiGo
George W. Tucker
Stiles Judson
Pinkerton
Pinkertons
Arnold
Cronan
George Dibble
Edward Duffy
Bridgeport
A. E. Campbell
Michigan
Joseph Cralhbell
London
Eng
Daniel Bone
Boston
Mass
Emil Nudz
New Haven
President Penna of Brazil Dies at 7:30 A.M.
Washington reports the death of President Alfonso Penna of Brazil at 7:30 this morning. The death came suddenly after reports last night said he was seriously ill. Dr. Penna, elected in 1906 for a four year term, had ministers summoned to the palace before his condition worsened.
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United Press
Washington
Alfonso Penna
Brazil
Rio de Janiero
Penna
New Points in Sugar Frauds Reported by Justice Department
Washington June 4 The Department of Justice announced new points about the American Sugar Company transaction and said they are being carefully examined. The Attorney General is giving personal attention to the case which will receive a thorough investigation.
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United Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Will Hunt Africa in a Balloon
Chicago June 14 W D Boyce publisher plans a balloon expedition to darkest Africa to hunt wild beasts from the air. He will start September 1 with a large retinue for a year or more, aiming first for Mombasa and possibly Abyssinia, with animal trophies secondary to aerial observations by an expert photographer.
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Chicago
W. D. Boyce
Africa
Events of Mrs Gould and Dustin Farnum case at Atlantic City hotel
In a New York divorce suit, Mrs Katherine Gould testifies on a trip with Dustin Farnum to Atlantic City and Castile Gould. She describes hotel stays, wardrobe costs, and disputed letters while detailing her life at Blue Gap Farm and Castle Gould. The cross examination probes rooms, floors, and the plan of a Marlborough-Blenheim stay.
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United Press
New York
Katherine Clemons Gould
DeLancey Nicoll
Gould
Blue Gap Farm
Nicoll
Atlantic City
Farnum
Miss Robson
Miss Sells
Marlborough-Bienheim Hotel
Mrs. Gould
Niagara
Judge Dowling
Castle Gould
Malloy
Snyder
Hyman
Sheath
The
St. Regis
Palm Beach
Cody
Manchester
England
Nassau County
Defaulter Brigham Rumored to Admit Guilt in Bank Case
New Haven June 14 A major development in the Merchants National Bank defalcation case centers on a rumored confession by Frederick W. Brigham former head bookkeeper. The bank and his attorney deny specifics but circulation suggests Brigham revealed his methods. Bonds and stocks found in the New Haven Trust vault are said to be margin bought and nearly worthless to the bank if Brigham is guilty.
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New Haven
Frederick W. Brigham
Merchants National Bank
Brigham
Esas
Howard C. Webb
New Haven Trust Company
Electrifying Mile of Experimenting Track From Stamford Up
New Haven June 14. In response to a query about electrifying the line to Stamford, a statement says a mile of experimenting track is now under construction between Stamford and Glenbrook. No further work, plans, or statements have been authorized. The bed and ties are set in concrete.
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United Press
New Haven
Stamford
Glenbrook
American Arthopedic Association opens 23rd annual convention
Hartford June 14 with about 100 delegates James J Sheehan reports the American Arthopedic Association begins its 23rd annual meeting in Hunt Memorial Building presided by Dr A G Cook. Mayor Hooker offers welcome and Dr P Ingall replies. Three days of morning and afternoon sessions with a business meeting tomorrow to elect officers.
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United Press
Hartford
American Arthopedic Association
Hunt Memorial Building
A. G. Cook
Hooker
P. Ingall
Trunk Barroom Raid Ended At Noden Hotel
John Noden proprietor of the 4 ion Square hotel faced a raid on his premises. Officers found a trunk lined with zinc and fitted for liquor service in a spare room with beer whiskey and gin compartments and glasses washing area. Noden was fined 75 dollars and costs for selling liquor. two frequenters Whitman and Thomas were fined as well. The Flying Squadron conducted the operation joined by Liquor Agent Wagner and officers Coughlin and Ladd.
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John Noden
4Ion Square
John’s
Morden
Joseph Carney
Wagner
Nolle
Whitman
Thomas
Noden’s
Gue
For Sale and Rentals and Local Notices Fragment
Classified snippets show Hickory fire wood for sale at 3.00. a found hand bag to be returned to Howland's Office. rent ads for 4 and 7 rooms, gas heat and steam heat. Crescent Ave opposite Engine House asking 9.50. Park Ave location with telephone. Pratt's Cafe at 137 Fairfield Ave offering wines and lunch. Morton's 158 Fairfield Ave serving hot lunch. home made sausage and puddings sold tomorrow at Mackg ie s on East Main Street. Porter's at Warren Street. Contains multiple addresses and contact numbers.
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Crescent Ave
William St
Pratt's
Fairfield Ave
Morton
Fairfield Avenue
Everhardt
Smith
Mackgie's
East Main Street
Porter's
Warren &T
Bilt Ae Ae Ce
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Charles W. Morse
Equalization Board
School Board of
J. L. Billard
D. & H. Railroad
Ibridgeport
Dustin Farnum
Atlantic City Hotel
New Haven Bank
James J. Sheehan
E. Main St
Milford
Bridassort
Dizbo
Noden
Atlantic Hotel
Gale
Main St
Congress St
Jim
East Street
James Sheehan
Dolss
Howland
Main
Pls
Daniel P. Keane
Ss Se
Little Danbury Road
Diw
Warner Goothers
Pany
Thaugh
F. C. Ss Mfg. Co
Railroad Ave
Eke Ave
Fetch Piano Co
Noble Ave
St. Louisg Mo
Park Avesnue
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