Mother Waits for Letter About Daughter's Self-Destruction
Mrs. Louisa Jessup Jones, wife of Alexander K. Jones of New York, died by her own hand in San Francisco. Her mother in Stamford awaits a letter from the deceased, hoping to clarify the motive. The family recalls the late Georgiana Fox, a popular Bridgeport High School girl, as a possible influence. Jones had lived apart from her husband for six months, and details of their separation remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander K. Jones
Georgiana Fox
George Fox
Beechwood Avenue
Louisa Jessup Jones
San Francisco
New York City
Mrs. Jones
Europe
New York
Washington
Steamer Horatio Hall Beached After Fog Collision
Reports detail the Horatio Hall of the New York and Portland line colliding with the H M Dimmock in dense fog off Newport. The Hall, with cargo and crew, ran aground at Gay Head near Vineyard Sound. passengers to be transferred to the Gresham. Mission to relay word continues as fog hampers communication and divers assess damage. H M Dimmock’s fate unclear.
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United Press
Newport
KR. I
Horatio Hall
New York
Portland
H. M. Dimmock
Boslton
Hall
Jewell
Gay Head
Plymouth Sound
Gresham
Dimmock
Massachusetts
Merchants Line
Tarpaulin Cove
Tascott
Boston
New York and Portland Steamship Company
Vineyard Haven
Yankee
Mass
Highland Light Wireless Station
Great Point
Nantucket
Hankerchief Shoals
H. F
Ahearn Suit Against Tukey Opened and Continued
The Common Pleas court heard the Ahearn v. Tukey case with Judge Scott presiding. Plaintiff witnesses including Joseph Carey Franklin Reeves and John Schwartz testified about the collision at the Union and Connecticut avenues corner and the aftermath.
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Thomas Ahearn
Stratford
Frank M. Tukey
Common Pleas Court
Scott
Joseph R. Carey
Union and
Connecticut Avenues
Ahearn
Franklin B. Reeves
Reeves
Connecticut and
Union Avenues
Bids Opened for Congress Street Temporary Bridge
The Congress Street Bridge Commission has received bids for the proposed temporary lift bridge across the river at Congress Street but has not yet awarded the contract. The lowest bids are Snare and Sunderlin for 2310? and Toole and Sunderlin for 2330? with minor differences in total bids.
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Congress Street
Skeleton Key Gang Suspected in Stamford Burglary
A Stamford burglary Saturday night closely resembles earlier Hartford and local city crimes, suggesting the same gang used skeleton keys. Found at C. N. Lane’s Laurel Avenue home were skeleton keys, with Stamford’s job showing same tools. The gang allegedly struck Hartford that afternoon, then two local homes, slipping to Stamford and onward to New York before morning.
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Stamford
Hartford
C. N. Lane
Laurel Avenue
New York
George Nuttals Dies at Hospital
George Nuttals died this morning at the isolation hospital after suffering from erysipelas. A longtime city resident, he recently ran a small restaurant on Stratford avenue near Kossuth street. He fell ill Monday and was taken to the isolation hospital after a earlier comatose state.
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George Nuttals
Nuttals
Stratford Avenue
Kossuth Street
Bridgeport
Deaths and Funerals In Bridgeport Area
Magdalena Liebscher sister of Bernhard Liebscher died at 2071 North Main street from pneumonia after a week ill. Survived by father Bernhard 85, four brothers and two sisters. Jennie Cleary daughter of Walter and Catherine died at 417 Berkshire avenue after a long illness, survived by brother William and Joseph. Local 256 Bartenders' Union says arrested men for selling policy sips were not union members.
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Magdalena Liebscher
Bernhard Liebscher
North Main Street
Bernhard
Bermuda
Herman
Ernest
John
Albert Schaller
Anna Liebscher
Jennie Cleary
East Bridgeport
Walter
Catherine Clear
William E. Clear
Berkshire Avenue
William
Joseph
Bartenders
Bartenders’ International League of the A. F. of L. of America
Police Guard Congress Street Bridge Work Continues
A large police guard, including Lt O Leary and 22 officers, kept the peace as strikers and contractors met. About a dozen workers willing to work for 1.35 returned, with pay adjustments to be discussed in New York. Laborers will work 10 hours daily at 15 cents per hour, enabling $1.50 daily. Some resumed work today. others to follow tomorrow.
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Congress Street
O'Leary
Regan
Louis E. Richards
H. C. Gaffney
John Hendrickson
Snare & Triest Co
New York
Wall Street Today Opens with Decline Then Partial Rally
The opening decline in U S markets gave way to a moderate rally after an hour of trading. By noon many leading stocks edged back from fractional to one point declines as Steel common fell below 42 on heavy selling, prompting further professional selling before a steadier midday upturn began.
Polish Priest Shot Dead in Newark Rectory
Rev. Eras mus Ansione, curate of St Stanislaus Polish Catholic church, was assassinated in the rectory this morning. Housekeeper Antonia Tonista was wounded, dying soon after en route to hospital. Four arrests, including ex policeman Alexander Bandyckoski, were reported.
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Housekeeper
Ansione
United Press
Newark
N. J
Erasmus Ansione
St. Stanislaus
Antonia Tonista
Paterson
St. Stephens
Beach Street
Father Ansione
St. Stanislaus Church
Bellmont Avenue
Joseph Masnicki
New Jersey
Miss Tonista
Aelmont Avenue
West Kinney Street
St. Stanislaus Rectory
Fourth Precinct
Alexander Bandyckoski
Michael Polach
Antonina Sewerty
St. Tarnahes ‘Hospital
Sperry Receives Congratulatory Letter From Rogers
Prof S T Rogers of John Street writes to Vice Admiral Sperry at Hampton Roads praising the safe return of the sixteen battleship fleet after its 22000 mile world voyage. He recalls aiding Sperry’s Naval Academy admission and notes Sperry’s rising eminence and Waterbury roots. Connecticut may be proud of such a son.
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Sperry
Hampton Roads
S. T. Rogers
John Street
Rogers
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Waterbury
Connecticut
Attachment to Recover on Bond in Dunn case
Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan attached property on Helen Street in New Haven city to recover a bond for John J Dunn. The bond, $400, was forfeited after John J Dunn’s brother William Dunn was arrested for swindling several local men. William Dunn faced Milford authorities for similar offenses. The attachment aids State's Attorney Williams of New Haven in recovering the bond.
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Peter Doolan
Helen Street
John J. Dunn
William
Dunn
William Dunn
Milford
Williams
New Haven
Chicken theft at Hoff coop in North Avenue area
Fourteen large fat fowls were removed from Daniel Hoff's chicken coop at 1542 North Avenue last night. Police report tramp suspects with hideouts in the waste country in the northern city area.
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Daniel Hoff
North Avenue
Government drops suit against Standard Oil
The government abandons its case against Standard Oil after Judge Anderson dismisses all shipments from Chapelle Illinois. Assistant U.S. Attorney Wilkerson asks if conviction is possible and the court says no. The jury is instructed to render a verdict of acquittal and promptly does so. This involves a $29,000,000 fine imposed by Judge Landis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Anderson
Chapelle
Ills
United States District
Wilkerson
Landis
Hearings Set on All Bridgeport Charter Changes
Hartford March 10 The Cities and Boroughs Committee votes to hold hearings on all charter amendments for Bridgeport on March 17 at 2 pm. The rules apply to approved and unapproved measures including Hydraulic Co. buyout, mayoral appointment powers, a permanent paying commission, and water amendments. The Hydraulic Co. petitions alleging lack of notice and improper advertising threaten the hearing.
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Hartford
City of Bridgeport
St. Patrick’s Day
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Bridgeport
Council of
Henry Lee
Board of Public Works of
Wheeler Denies Plans for a City Theatre on Main Street
New York theatre magnates push for a Main Street venue, with property owned by Samuel H. Wheeler eyed for a 1910 1911 season. Wheeler says he is not a theatrical man and has not considered building, though he owns lots and would prefer a first class theatre near his Stratfield hotel. The Shuberts are said to want control of any new house.
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Stratfield
New York
Congress Street
Main Street
Samuel H. Wheeler
Wheeler
Biltz & Co
Shaw
The
Shuberts
Judge Nicholson Backs Charter Amendment in Connecticut Baptist Case
Hartford march 10 a proposed amendment to the charter of the Connecticut Baptist Convention was favorably considered today It would grant new power to receive and administer trustees funds not in the present charter The committee on incorporations was enlightened on the subject by Judge E K Nicholson of Bridgeport
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Hartford
Connecticut Baptist Convention
Committee On Incorporations
E. K. Nicholson
Bridgeport
Wood Block Debate Delays Bridgeport Pavement Plans
Bridgeport officials weigh wood block pavement versus bids, warning declaring support could push prices higher. Chairman Hartley says the committee will seek bids on all pavement kinds and decide after figures arrive. Past wood block quotes range 3.10 to 3.65 per sq yd, brick paving 2.50 to 2.89, with sale notice for a horse and top buggy at 501 Huntington Road.
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Corriaieres
Hartley
Boston
Bridgeport
Huntington Road
Lafayette Park Claimed by Heirs of Late B Jones
The Lafayette Park title dispute resurfaced at a Park Commissioners meeting. Attorneys for Seth B. and N. H. Jones claim half the property, while City Attorney Cullinan says the city holds a clear title. Seth B. Jones hinted the matter may go to court, likely in a friendly suit, to resolve rights. President George M. Eames was authorized to handle the matter.
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Lafayette Park
Board’ of Park Commissioners
James A. Marr
Seth B
N. H. Jones
Cullinan
Seth B. Jones
Park Avenue Institute
George M. Eames
The
Park Board
Manwaring and Holzer canvass all senators
Hartford March 10 An executive judiciary meeting will reconvene this afternoon to rehearse the Bridgeport City Court matter and seek to remove doubts about whether there will be a minority report. Some members say a majority of the committee supports this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Judiciary
Bridgeport
Debate Over Deputy Judge Selection Involves Wilder and Olds
Judge C H Peck of Stratford relayed that some members favored Frank L Wilder for deputy judge against Judge Foster but this view seemed unfounded after interviews with committee members. Senators Holzer and Manwaring of Bridgeport canvassed all Senate members, hoping the minority report replaces the majority, enabling a disagreeing action and leaving the olds as holdovers.
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Foster
Frank L. Wilder
C. H. Peck
Stratford
Holzer and Manwaring
Bridgeport
Senate
Olds
Father Sheedy Is Bridport Boy To Deliver Sermon
The Lenton sermon at St Patrick's church tonight will be delivered by Rev Father John Sheedy son of Mrs Margaret Sheedy of 249 Main Street Bridgeport. He is a Bridgeport boy educated in local parochial schools and later at Germantown University and Niagara University where he was ordained. He marked his first Mass in this city last June at St Patrick's Church. He now serves in Clinton diocese at Bernardsville New Jersey and is known as an eloquent pulpit lecturer likely to draw many old friends.
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St. Patrick's Church
John Sheedy
Margaret Sheedy
Main Street
Sheedy
George Sheedy
Ellen Sheedy
Washington School
Father Sheedy
Bridgeport
Germantown University
Pennsylvania
Niagara University
Clinton
New Jersey
Bernardsville
FOR SALE AND LOST AND FOUND CLASSIFIEDS REMIND LOCAL ADS
Classified items including tools and machinist opportunities, new spring suits, a lost fox terrier named Daisey, room rental, job ads, piano bargains, public notices, and various retail offers appear in this week’s sale listings. Notable entries include a $3350 upright piano opportunity at Noble Avenue, a 10 room rental on Fairfield Avenue, and a motor boat exchange for a valuable cello.
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Tukey
John B. Schwartz
Schwartz
Iskeleton
Police Guard
Congress
Wall Street Today
Standard Oil
Lee
Board of Public Works
Schuberts
Nicholson
B. Jones
Manwaring
Holzer
St. Patrick’s * Church
Wood’s
Cannon St. A
Brad
Daisey
Smarto
South Ave
Benham Ave
Cello
Parmer
Brooks St
Columbus
Tribune
Dayton
Racycle
Iver Johnson
Pierce
O'Neill's Rubber
Main St
New England Auto School
State Street
Smbte
Steinway
Jewett
Bradford
Stone
Hardman
Woodbury
Marton & Sons
Gabler
Weber
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Main St. S
Sto
James
Matthew and
Alice de Ryan
Ren?t
Fairfield Ave
Smith's Theatre
Seaside Park
Noble Ave
Warner Brothers Company
Randall Ave
Mark Nagie
East Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
State St
James J. Sheehan
E. Main St
Sears
M. M. Nagel
East Main St
Pratt's Cafe
Izsba
Morton’s
Pairfield’ Avenue
Everhardt
Smith
Philadelphia
Boston Cleaning and Dyeing Coo
Standard Art Store
Saas
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