Congress Review of Sixtieth Session Highlights Unfinished Work
A United Press summary notes tension over secret service, impeachments talk, and partisan clashes as Congress nears adjournment. It cites budget pressure with $1.008 billion appropriated last year, attempts to audit secret service spending, and stalled postal savings bills.
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Conspired to Defraud Government in Naturalization Papers
U. S. Commissioner BE Peck held John Lekas for trial at Hartford May term on three counts of conspiring to obtain first papers for Nicholas James Parviou. Parviou turned State's evidence and was discharged. Lekas charged with bartering naturalization papers. Varis vanished amid suspicions.
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John Lekas
United States Circuit
Hartford
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Nicholas James Parviou
Parviou
Immigration Bureau
Costos Varias
Ilekas
Lana
Water Street
Lekas
Law API
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Ford
Jesse A. Stewart
Def
U. Ss
G. Brairsford Smith
Peck
Fairfield County
Verias
Zeigler's Trial On Tomorrow At Danbury Court
The criminal court reopens tomorrow at 2 p.m. before Judge Bennett and a jury. First heard will be the case of Frederick Lee and Joseph Zeigler of Danbury charged with killing John A. Smith, a Danbury bartender, after an ejecting quarrel at a saloon. They allegedly beat Smith to death after being expelled. The sole other case is Vincenzo Fuda of Darien for murder, with strong evidence suggesting a change from not guilty to guilty as witnesses place him amid an argument, drawing a pistol and killing his opponent.
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Frederick Lee
Joseph Ziegler
Danbury
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Darien
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Fuda
Carmack Fired First Says Witness in Cooper Trial
Nashville march report on the Cooper murder trial notes defense contention that Carmack shot first. Mary Kraig testified five shots were fired with a brief intermission, aligning with Robin Cooper’s account that he did not fire until Carmack shot twice. Defense evidence nears completion as the case moves toward rebuttal and summations.
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Duncan Cooper
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BE. W. Carmack
Mary Kraig
Polk Flats
Died at Arcadia Noted Turfman E J Baldwin
E J Lucky Baldwin renowned turfman died at his Arcadia home at 9 15 am after a pneumonia relapse following a Santa Anita race trek. The note adds political, legal, and treaty observations from the era, reflecting concerns over laws and international agreements.
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Los Angeles
E. J
Lucky) Baldwin
Arcadia
Santa Anita
Harbor War Nears Climax Over Oyster Boat Channel
Harbor Master Morris cannot arrest due to legal limits. Connecticut Company and oyster boat owners clash as Charles Frederick is detained in the power house channel near Seaview avenue. dispute over anchorage escalates with threat of suits. channel cleared at request, while owners seek to anchor near the power house.
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Danbury Hatters Hopeful After Fiat Strike Talks
Danbury on March 1 reports an optimistic mood among strikers and tradesmen as hatters and manufacturers near an amicable settlement. The visit of John A. Moffitt, president of the United Hatters of North America, is believed to have spurred progress and potential conferences with manufacturers.
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Massachusetts Regiment in Baltimore Arrives for Inauguration
The Fifth Massachusetts regiment, about 1,000 strong under Colonel William H. Oakes, arrived in Baltimore at noon and will stay until tomorrow morning before proceeding to Washington for the inauguration. They were met by the Fifth Maryland regiment and escorted to the armory by local officers.
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William H. Oakes
City Court fines in assault and drunkenness cases
Steve Hubina was fined five dollars and costs in city court for assault on Michael Rizich after a saloon incident near Hallam and Wallet streets. Accomplice Drew Yakush was discharged. Michael Sibli faced multiple charges, fined six dollars and costs, and jailed ten days for drunkenness and assault on his wife at 110 Williston Street. Lucan Kerwin, drunken and noisy, resisted arrest by Sergeant Hazel and forfeited a twenty five dollar bond.
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Hubina
Michael Sibli
Williston Street
Lucan Kerwin
Sergi
Hazel
Insane Begelapiker to be sent to Middletown asylum
John Begelapiker of Trumbull Road is declared insane and will be taken to Middletown asylum tomorrow by Investigator Alexander Morrissey. He has endured numerous accidents and now suffers acute malaria with delusions of persecution and a plot to cremation him. Also, Mrs Genevieve Butler reports theft of dollars from her pocket at a John Street show on Saturday night.
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Trumbull Road
Middletown
Alexander Morrissey
Board of Charities
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Remaie
Genevieve Butler
John Street
President Roosevelt Hosts Tennis Cabinet Luncheon at White House
President Roosevelt hosted a 1:30 luncheon in the State dining room for the so-called Tennis Cabinet and other intimates. The guest list included Ambassadors, Secretaries, assistants, and notable plainsmen from Boothill to Deadwood, highlighting a seven year influence network as he praised their loyal service and unity in government. The gathering capped the era with remarks stressing public service over personal credit.
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Tenement Faith in Bridgeport Growth Cited in Building Plans
Investors show faith in Bridgeport’s housing future as multiple projects advance. Wintter Estate plans a four story brick store and apartment building at William and Knowlton Streets with two storefronts. Burns Company to erect a frame stucco residence on North Avenue with hardwood finishes and plate glass windows. Louis Korff envisions two concrete structures on Main Street opposite Goodsell with stores on first floors and upper residences. Mrs. G. T. Hathaway buys Clinton and Beachwood lot for a residence. S. Loewith residence planned on Clinton Avenue by architect Leonard Asheim. St Vincent’s hospital addition plans under Joseph A. O’Brien.
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Bridgeport
Joseph W. Northrop
Wintter
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George Burns
Burns Company
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Main Street
Goodsell Street
G. T. Hathaway
Park Avenue
Clinton and
Beachwood Avenue
Frederick J. Banks
Leonard Asheim
4Bury
S. Loewith
Clinton Avenue
Joseph A O’brien
St. Vincent's Hospital
Main Street Owner of Realty to Be Again Assessed
At the Common Council meeting the street committee seeks authority to advertise for bids and award contracts for permanent pavement on three street segments: Main Street from East Washington Avenue to Gilbert Street, Golden Hill Street from Main Street to Water Street, and Main Street from Atlantic Street to Seaside Park. The city attorney’s opinion allows assessment for permanent pavement on Main Street despite prior assessments for Belgian blocks and asphalt. No harbor-line report is expected.
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Property for widow of late Amos J Herkins
A Cincinnati man seeks Mrs Flora J Herkins widow of Amos J Herkins who died in 1886 at Amityville Indiana. He believes she once lived in Bridgeport and says Herkins left property to his widow who was unaware due to her absence. Any locating information should contact Charles Shay at 1051 Pine Street Cincinnati. He notes Herkins was a Mason brother.
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Cincinnati
Flora J. Herkins
Amos J. Herkins
Amityville
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Pine Street
Shay
Herkins
Mason
Pope Suffers Slight Attack of Heart Trouble
Rome reports the pope experienced a slight heart failure today. Doctors treated him promptly and calmed Vatican officials, according to the LondonExchange Telegraph correspondent.
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Weather Indications New Haven March 1 Forecast
Fair tonight and Tuesday with mild temperatures. A long trough of low pressure extends from Texas to Lake Superior bringing cloudy weather but little precipitation. Pleasant weather from the Mississippi River to the coast. Walker in New Business William A. Walker formerly with John Hancock Life Insurance Company in New Haven leaves to open a first class news stand and cigar store at 404 Part Street.
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Texas
Lake Superior
Mississippi River
Willam A. Walker
John Hancock Life Insurance Company
Part Street
Noted Irish orator to speak at Emmet memorial
Hon John T Keating former national president of the AOE will be the orator at the annual memorial services for Robert Emmet at Polis theatre Sunday night March 7. The Emmet club plans a musical and literary program and tickets are available from club members or James Feeley’s store with exchanges at Hartigan’s pharmacy. The event draws a distinguished Irish American gathering and promises high quality music and remarks.
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Robert Emmet
Poli
Keating
West
Emmet Club
Stratgeld
New York
New Emegland
Panic Prevented by Fire Drill in Schoolhouse
Fire drill averted a potential disaster at Public School No 1 in Tottenville New York when a gas range exploded injuring 14 girls and Miss Florence Murray. 648 pupils evacuated calmly to the yard as physicians treated minor injuries and the blaze was quickly extinguished.
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Tottenville
S. 1
Florence Murray
Hull and Gould Seen as Best Bet in Bridgeport Court Fight
Hartford reports that Senator Brandegee released his Judiciary Committee allies to back the Hull Gould slate for the Bridgeport City court, with Representative Bartlett's favorable stance helping secure a safe majority. Some Foster slate votes may appear, but DeLaney’s performance is not officially before the panel. The controversial Pastor association criticisms reached the committee unofficially and had no effect.
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General Assembly
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Judiciary Committee
Bridgeport
Hull-Gould
Fred Bartlett
Bartlett
Pastors’ Association of Bridgeport
DeLaney
CUT WOMAN S THROAT AND THEN HIS OWN
Pittsburg report of Captain William Gerehardt murdering Mrs Anna Baxter then slashing his own throat, dying at Pittsburg Hospital. motive unclear. Also brief notices of Madame Mountford farewell lecture at Trinity Church. various help wanted, rental listings, lost items, and shop ads.
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William Gerehardt
Anna Baxter
Pittsburg Hospital
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