Sheriff Charged With Contempt in Court Case
City Sheriff Joseph Schultz and James Ferguson face superior court tomorrow to show cause why they should not be found in contempt. Receiver George H. Lee alleges an asset in the Dennis versus Squires action is a bay horse taken from a barn on February 25 and remains in possession. Schultz denies any wrongdoing.
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Joseph Schultz
Ths City
James Ferguson
New Haven
George H. Lee
Charles L. Dennis
Ralph H. Squires
Schultz
Sheriff Thrown By Husky Woman On Golden Hill Street
Former Deputy Thomas F. Hamilton and two women including Ella Hanson engaged in a hand to hand clash on Golden Hill Street at about 12 45 pm. The woman objected as he attempted to take two suitcases from Olde Hin Street. He moved toward Manin Street and she threw him to the pavement scattering the suitcase contents to the sidewalk. A curious crowd gathered moments later.
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Thomas F
Amilton
Ella Hanson
Golden Hill Street
Enore
Enki x
Olde Hin Street
Hamilton
Manin Street
Fitzpatrick Appeal to Be Heard by Judge and Jury
James J Fitzpatrick and Stephen P Fitzpatrick appeal probate claiming the will admitted by the court was not the last will. They allege Patrick Fitzpatrick lacked testamentary capacity and that Patrick H Fitzpatrick and Emma Fitzpatrick unduly influenced the instrument.
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Fitzpatrick
James J
Stephen P. Fitzpatrick
Civil Superior Court
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Patrick H
Emma Fitepatrick
Danbury Street Railway Tie Up Lasts 33 Hours
Danbury, March 10. The street railway service in the city was tied up completely for 33 hours following an unspecified event. In the interim, the New York, Haven and Hartford railroad operated shuttle trains between Danbury and Bethel to manage traffic between those points.
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Danbury
Kaual
New -York
Haven & Hartford Railroad
Bethel
Died Notices From City Dated March 1918
Nichols and Ackerman obituaries published with funeral details and burial plans. Browbstom In Nichols aged 74 years 9 months, funeral at Nichols, March 12 at 2 30 p m. Burial in Nichols cemetery. Ackerman David R. aged 77 years, funeral March 11 at 4 p m at 447 West Avenue, burial in New Brunswick N J. Kiernan Mary widow of Michael Kiernan, funeral from 138 Catherine Street March 12 at 5 30 a m and St Augustine's Church at 9 a m.
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Browbostom
Nichols
Trumbell
Amos
Ackerman
David R. Ackerman
Tealdence
West Avenue
Tuladey
Lay Bt
New Brunswick
N. J
Kiernan
Mary
Michael Kierman
Joseph
Catherine Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Mishael's
Cemea
Champion Corn Grower of Texas Reveals Record 167% Bushels
Alford Branch of Overton in Rusk County Texas is hailed as Champion Corn Grower of Texas for producing 167 1/4 bushels on a single acre in 1911 using fall land preparation for moisture retention and mulch like surface, with 500 pounds fertilizer and Bloody Butcher seed. The feat is highlighted alongside Texas and national corn yield context from the 1911 1912 contest results.
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Ee Alford
Texas
Alford
Overton
Rusk County
Fio
Paley of
Sala Agers Oe
Congress
Bethlehem Steel Declares 5 Percent Dividend for Preferred Stock
Directors of Bethlehem Steel Corporation declare a 5 percent dividend on the preferred stock the first since 1907 to be paid quarterly from earnings for 1912 at 1 4 percent in 1913 with the first payment due in April on the 1912 earnings.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Steps to Settle Garment Workers Strike in Boston
Boston March 10. Steps toward settling the general strike of 10 000 garment workers were expected today. Conferences were arranged between Ladies Garment Workers Union officials and a Waist Dress Manufacturers Association committee with 6500 workers. They aim to draft a joint arbitration agreement to establish permanent industrial peace and resolve current troubles. The men’s garment workers strike entered its sixth week with 4000 of 6000 who quit returning under the demanded conditions.
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Boston
Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Waist & Dress Manufacturers’ Association
Marigold Is Just Holding His Own
Postmaster William H. Marigold, seriously ill, remains about the same this afternoon. Dr. F J Adams, treating the patient, says he is no worse and is holding his own as of this report.
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Marigold
William H. Marigold
F. J. Adams
Railroads May Limit Shippers Under Bills of Lading
Washington March 10 Supreme Court holds interstate shipment bills of lading may limit shippers to ninety days to sue for loss of goods. Decision rests on a Texas case, despite Texas court findings against such provisions under state law.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Texas
Munsey Sells Boston Journal Newspaper
Boston reports that Frank A. Munsey has sold the local morning paper the Boston Journal. The announcement was made at the Journal office today but the purchaser’s identity was not disclosed.
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Boston
Frank A. Munsey
Boston Journal
Journal
Mrs Margaret Mitchell Dies After Long Illness
Domestic nurse Margaret Mitchell of 278 East Main Street died yesterday at Bridgeport Hospital after a long illness. Survived by four sons Dobson of England John W Fred and Arthur of this city and two daughters Mrs Alice Nicholson and Mrs Lillie Simpson of this city. CASE CONTINU:
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Margaret Mitchell
East Main Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Dobson
England
John W
Fred
Arthur
Alice Nicholson
Lillie Simpson
Dowd Case Continued In City Court To March 15
The case of M. V. Dowd arrested Saturday night on a warrant charging violation of the same statutes as Mrs. Marion O. Lund is held on, was continued in the city court until March 15 under the same bonds.
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M. V. Dowd
Marion O. Lund
Captain Nickerson Pensioned After Fifteen Years
Captain H. O. Nickerson, longtime general manager of the New England Steamship Company, receives a pension from President Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, honoring his service under a plan to care for loyal employees.
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H. O. Nickerson
New England Steamship Company
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Train victim dies in hospital in Norwich
Norwich March 10 Godez Gonsalves 24 a gay tender at Allyn's Point was struck by a train on Laurel Hill bridge last night and died of injuries at Backus Hospital today.
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Norwich
Conn
Godez Gonsalves
Allyn’s Point
Laurel Hill Bridge
Backus
Liberals Lead in Spain Election Returns
Madrid reports noon results from the chamber of deputies elections showing 95 Liberals, 55 Conservatives, Republicans and 30 Catholics elected so far. The central administration released the partial tally amid a nationwide vote turnout.
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Spain
Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Captain and Crew Stay Aboard Lugano Wreck
Key West reports confirm Captain Penwill and his crew will remain on the British steamer Lugano after 116 passengers were rescued by the tug Rescue. Wreckers stand by to assist as most passengers, immigrants from Spain to Cuba, are to be sent to Havana.
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Key West
Fla
Lugano
Penwill
Spain
Cuba
Havana
Arrest of Wire Tapper in Montreal Heir to $20,000 Swindle
Chicago reports John Strosnider alias John Shea also known as William Strosnider is under arrest in Montreal as an alleged member of a wire tapping gang accused of swindling Dr. William T. Kirby, former head of the Kirby Savings Bank, out of 20000 dollars.
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Chicago
John Strosnider
John Shea
William Strosnider
Montreal
William T. Kirby
Kirby Savings Bank
Hatpin safety law passes in Massachusetts
Boston March 10 Gov Foss signs an act requiring women to cover hatpins with a protective device. Those who fail after April 7 face fines up to 100 dollars. The measure aims to reduce public injury from exposed hatpins.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Gov. Foss
Wheat on farms and shipments in Washington report
Washington department of agriculture announces remaining 1912 wheat on farms March 1 totals about 156,483,000 bushels or 21.4 percent of the crop. About 61.6 percent of the 1912 crop will be shipped out of the counties where grown.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Somers-Metcalf Engagement Reported for June Wedding
The New York Times announces Miss May Somers daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Francis Somers of 12 West 96th Street New York to Mr Calvin Leslie Robinson of St Louis Missouri. The engagement is public with a planned early June wedding.
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The
New York Times
May Somers
Thomas Francis Somers
West 96Th Street
New York
Calvin Leslie Robinson
St. Louis
Theft of $49 From Dresser at Otto Lehmann Shore House
Mrs Annie Charnan reported the theft to police noting cash missing from a dresser in Otto Lehmann s shore house. Jewelry a gold watch and other valuables were left untouched prompting mystery over the simple loss.
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Otto Lehmann
Shore House
Annie Charnan
Osterberg as Eric in Swedish Park Theatre Play
John Osterberg of Bridgeport stars as Eric the leading role in the Swedish language play at Park Theatre. The production features a talented acting caste and presents a demanding character in tomorrow evening’s performance.
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Park Theatre
John 8. Osterberg
Eric
Hare Outpaced By Car On Belfast Road
A Belfast Northern Whig account describes a hare racing along a two mile straight road as a motorist reached about 26 to 27 mph. The hare kept pace, ears flicking to hear the car, and burst through an open gate into a field before resuming its sprint.
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Belfast
Northern Whig
Reinhardt’s orchid boot tale from early stage days
In youth M Max Reinhardt endured poverty and refused cheap boots in favor of flowers. A German actor recalls Reinhardt’s mauve orchid in his buttonhole and his shoes tied with twine, arguing that for $3 he could buy ordinary boots or buy three orchids from a florist for distinct flair.
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M. Max Reinhardt
Berlin
Reinhardt
Orchid
Profaning Sacré Music and Odd Insomnia Jokes
A London Chronicle snippet notes how organists repurpose sacred music into secular tunes like Patience and Swenty Lovesick Maid ens, while a Two Kinds of Insomnia quip has Nan awake with love and later hatred after an engagement ends. A Leslie's Weekly cartoon about a tailor and a customer showcases a son who wears his father’s castoff clothes and complains they don’t fit.
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Sullivan
London Chronicle
Nan
Jack
Tallor
Leslie
Satisfactorily Defined Willie Pa on Touch and Go Meaning
Papa explains the phrase touch and go as extreme speed. He says it applies to professional borrowers who make a touch and go so fast you seldom see them again.
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Willie
Papa
Son
First Exhibit Spring Millinery Opens Wednesday
With Easter drawing near and spring arriving, the first display of hats for three days opens Wednesday on the second floor. The display features bright colors and charming forms, offering a complete presentation for women's wear. Viewers may study the styles at leisure and appreciate the quality of the season. The exhibit runs Wednesday Thursday and Friday on the second floor.
Sampeck boys suits set new style in double-service family
Sampeck offers boys suits described as distinct and expert, with models featuring single and double breasted coats, belt and patch pockets, Norfolk styles, and back pleats. Fabrics include shepherd checks, homespuns, blue serges, and mixtures, all in sizes 6 to 18 with two pairs of trousers, priced seven fifty to twelve fifty, in the front basement.
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Sampeck
English style voiles offered at 19 cents a yard
The ad notes English style voiles with a 6 cent difference from the originals. The maker copied them closely in weave finish and pattern and offers them at 19 cents per yard on the main floor rear. The fabrics feature white grounds with checks or stripes in pink blue red or lavender and come in widths up to 24 inches.
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James Horan
Shamrock
St. Patrick’s Day
John Beck & Son
Hawkins Stratfield Building
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Texas Industrial Congress
Bethlehem Steel
Frederick Schaffer
Minnie Kost
Jackson's
Main Street
Wilson
Marshall
White House
Mee
Munsey
Boston Paper
Nickerson
Wheat Bulletin
MR. Osterberg AS
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Bridgeport
Howland Dry Goods CO
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