Plumbers Discover Loot in City Jail Drain Pipe
Plumbers at police headquarters cleaned a trap in a subcellar drain and hauled out a mass of stolen goods. A diamond ring, gold rings, a pistol, knives, purses, and various coins appeared among the debris, believed dumped by inmates over the years. Police recount the find as evidence of criminals hiding loot in the drain and note a likely stolen diamond ring. The episode follows routine prisoner searches and underscores ongoing efforts to locate contraband.
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Patrick Smith
Ard Roth
J. F. Brady & Bros
Seani
Smith
Perets & Rush
Butler
Caine
Letter Never Came Youth Takes Poison in Bridgeport Tale
A 16 year old Scottish lad, Thomas Beck, living in the veterinary hospital of Martin and Atkins in Bridgeport, drank strychnine after his father failed to reply to letters. Dr. Atkins and Ambulance Surgeon McQueeney saved him. he remained in a precarious but hopeful condition at St Vincent's hospital. Beck, who came to Bridgeport a year ago seeking work, hoped to hear from his father on his 17th birthday Friday.
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Thomas Beck
Martin & Atkins
Broad and
Elm Streete
Atkins
McQueeney
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Beck
Bridgeport
Martin
W. A. Smith Building Co
Veterinary Hospital
New York City
Senate Approves 17 000 For St Vincent Hospital
Special to The Farmer Hartford June 21 After Senator Archibald McNeil Jr spoke the Senate passed an amendment to fund St Vincent's hospital of Bridgeport at 17 000 for two years instead of 15 000 as earlier. Senators Paddock McNeill Hooker and Platt supported. Peck opposed. Vote 22 to 6. Measure returns to House for concurrence.
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Hartford
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Senate
St. Vincent’s Hospital of Bridge
Port
McNeill
Bridgeport
Garry Paddock
Peck
Appropriations Committees
Hooker
Platt
House
Connecticut
Stiles Judson
Judson
McNell
McNeil
Joe
Stratford Statesman
Spelisey Eee Hartford
Danby
Anderson Opposed Banks Utilities Amendment in House Row
Representative Carl A. Anderson of East Norwalk says he did not vote for the Banks utilities amendment in the House last week. He notes it was paired with Martin Gorman of Danbury, who supported the Banks bill, while Anderson backed the minority public utilities bill.
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Carl A. Anderson
East Norwalk
Martin Gorman
Danbury
Anderson
Retail Clerks to Hold Parade Over Friday Closings
The Retail Clerks' Association plans a Friday parade on July 7 to publicize summer store closings on Friday afternoons. A majority of stores approved the 4 pm half day, with carpenters and barbers unions endorsing the move, and business leaders to meet at 3 pm tomorrow to discuss further.
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Retail Clerks’ Association
Carpenters and Barbers
Banks Bill Condemned by Hartford Business Men
Hartford June 21 The State Business Men's Association backed the Senate public utility bill over the Banks amendment urging the General Assembly to enact an effective utilities law. The group favored a state utilities commission with mandatory, enforceable orders and supported passing the minority bill as the constitutional path. Senate action looms with Banks pressing for the minority bill and possible House concurrence.
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Hartford
State Business Men's Association
Senate Public Utility
Senate
Banks-Davenport
Nota
General Assembly
State Business Men’s Association
House
a_ public utilities commission
House of Representatives
Banks
Candee of Easton Threatened by Fanton of Weston
Hartford June 21 Representative John H. Candee of Easton faced a political threat from I. C. Fanton of Weston. Fanton sought an assistant secretary post in the State Board of Education, a plan Candee exposed and helped kill in the House as Fanton’s bid collapsed. Candee’s rising House career and watchdog roles complicate any future moves against him.
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Candee
Easton
Fanton
Weston
Hartford
John H. Candee
I. C. Fanton
Boon
State Board of Agriculture
State Board of Education
State Library Committee
House
Dunn
Willimantic
Mr. Candee
Taft as Guest at Yale Commencement 211th Exercises
Yale University marked its 211th commencement with President Taft in attendance as 913 degrees were conferred. The list included 29 arts, 258 philosophy, 123 laws, 82 arts masters, 43 forestry masters, and various other degrees. Honorary degrees were awarded to notable figures including Joseph Rucker Lamar and John Muir. The John Addison Porter prize was awarded to Jack Randall Crawford for his drama Senlac. The Hogan gift honors James J. Hogan with a new scholars program. A large crowd witnessed the ceremonies with Taft widely observed.
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United Press
New Haven
Taft
Yale
Yale University
Archibald Butt
Yale Corporation
Hadley
Dwight
Vincent
University of Minnesota
Justice Lamar
Supreme Court
Alumni Fund
Samuel H. Betts
A. M. Barnum
Julian W. Curtiss
H. 8. Brooks
William Adams Brown
J. McLean Walton
George William Knox
Union Seminary
Franz Kneisel
Kneisel Quartet
John Muir
California
William Wallace Waterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Frederick Brooker
New Haven Road
Republican National Committee
Connecticut
Walter McClintock
Mabel Boardman
Haciey
Delta Kappa Epsilon
James J. Hogan
Hogan
Woolsey Hall
Clarke May Be Bounced In Fairfield County Caucus
Fairfield county Democrats move to rescind Stiles Clarke’s auditor nomination after his Banks bill vote. Rep Lester Peck plans a caucus resolution demanding Clarke’s removal for defying party pledges and constituent expectations. The Fairfield group to vote next Tuesday on action against Clarke.
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Stiles Clarke
Monroe
Fairfield County
General Assembly
Banks-Davenport
Senate
House
Fabrer County
Lester C. Peck
Redding
Clarke
Peek
Farmer
Peck
Connecticut
Yankee Tars Welcome Kaiser In German Waters
In Kiel the American Atlantic battleship division led by the Louisiana along with New Hampshire Kansas and South Carolina greeted the German high sea fleet with flag salutes as Kaiser Wilhelm II arrived aboard the Hohenzollerin at the Elbe. Both fleets flew each other flags and fired 33 guns in mock ceremony as Admiral Badger and his officers paid respects on the Kaisers quarterdeck. The ceremony contrasted with the later notice of the funeral of Caroline B Hinman in New Haven with interment at Lakeview cemetery after services earlier in the day.
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United Press
Kiel
Atlantic
Louisiana
Badger
New Hampshire
Kansas
South Carolina
Elbe
Hohenzollerin
Admiral Badger
Demerit System Causes Shakeup at Local Post Office
The article details a new demerit system under Postmaster General Hitchcock causing salary cuts and rank reductions for several letter carriers after a postal inspector's visit. One veteran worker lost $100 annually and another faced a longer-term demotion, though most were later restored. The system tallies demerits for infractions like tardiness, with 500 demerits triggering a rank drop.
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Hitchcock
Post Office Department
William H. Marigold
Meeting Tonight To Form Junior City League
A Junior City League is in the works with plans to be perfected at a meeting this evening at the entrance to Seaside Park. Captains and managers of Walnuts Acmes Glenwoods Austin Chippies Edgemeres Hemlocks Diamonds Soundview Juniors are urged to attend as business of importance and league officer elections are planned.
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Seaside Park
Walnuts
Acmes
Glenwoods
Austin Chippies
Edgemeres
Hemlocks
Diamonds
Soundview
Wanted Help at Kline Bros Store
Experienced saleslady sought by Kline Bros in downtown. Also notice listing Blue Bar Homers available at Bird Store 116 Wall St upstairs. For sale a lot of household furniture at 66 Washington Terrace. Deadline indicated with DtZls po.
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Kline Bros
Birdstore
Wall St
Washington Terrace
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Post
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Warn
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Model Laundry
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Toomey
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Railroad Ave
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Washington Ave
Connecticut Corset Co
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G. W. Church
Park Row
Somer
Stamford
Conn
Main St
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Park City
Fairfields Ave
Bommes & Biltz
New York
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
University School
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North Washa Ave
J. F. Selleck
Werner Bros. Pany
Elmwood Ave
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Southworth’s
Arcade
West End Garage
West End
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