Tigers Bid Adieu To Circus Performers In Farewell Night
A farewell ceremony at Tigers hall precedes the Barnum Bailey troupe’s move to Chicago for a spring engagement. The event features an initiation of notable entertainers and a tour through a stylized jungle. Also notices include multiple death and funeral announcements from Southport and Fairfield, Connecticut, with schedules in mid-March.
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Tigers’ Hall
Polls Building
Chicago
Order
Lilley Guest of St Patrick Banquet at Strat Field
At the Knights of St Patrick annual banquet on Wednesday, March 17, Strat field hosts speakers including Governor George L Lilley and Mayor Henry Lee. John T King presides, Rev John F Murphy to give blessing, with other dignitaries from New London and New York. A committee meeting at 3 p m tomorrow at the Knights of Columbus chapter house will finalize preparations.
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Knights of St. Patrick
Stratfield
John T. King
Society
John F. Murphy
St. Mary's Church
George L. Lilley
Henry Lee
Bryan Mahan
New London
Edward F. Hallen
John F. Pullman
Joseph Hartigan
New York
the Knights of Columbus
Main Street
Starin Floated and Beached Steamer John H Starin
The Merritt Chapman wreckers floated the damaged steamer John H Starin off Steeplechase breakwater at 2 PM and beached her inside Steeplechase Island. Crippled and chained to two derricks, pumps operated to expel seawater while options to patch and tow to New York are considered.
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Merritt-Chapman
John H. Starin
New York
Deaths and Funerals Report Local Burials
Funeral services were held for 17 year old William F Sheridan at home on 42 High Street and St Augustine's Church with pallbearers named. George Nuttall, who died at Isolation Hospital, was honored at St Mary's Church with a high mass. interment in St Michael's Cemetery. Mary Crofut died at 749 Hallett Street after pneumonia. Charles D Merritt, 66, veteran umbrella mender, died at Bridgeport Hospital. interment pending. he served in Co H, 6th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.
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Mary
Charles Crofut
Hallett Street
St. Charles Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Wallace
Fairfield
Conn
Aaron W. Wilace
William F
John H
Stella Sheridan
High Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Edgar Hoey
James Rawley
Victor Whitmore
Harry Kearns
Angus Nicholson
George McCabe
George Nuttall
Woman narrowly survives onion choking scare at Stillman’s Lane
An ambulance was summoned this noon to Stillman’s Lane where Mrs Marlon Nichols, described as a large colored woman, nearly choked to death after swallowing a raw onion during lunch. Dr Krause retrieved an onion as large as a hen’s egg, and she began to recover.
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Stillman’s Lane
Krause
Marlon Nichols
Woman Leaps to Death From Pawtucket Bridge
Mrs. Charles Snyder of Attleboro Massachusetts leapt from Exchange street bridge into the Pawtucket river before a crowd. Her body was swept downstream after a skiff accident and rushed past the dam as rescuers fought the ice cold current.
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Pawtucket, R. I
Charles Snyder
Attleboro
Mass
Exchange Street
Pawtucket River
Hazel Murray
Snyder
DeGrasse
Howard
Cibot and Orphee Extend Lead in Six Day Race
New York March 13 The French pair Cibot and Orphee hold a 21 mile edge in the six day go as you please race nearing finish at ten tonight. They have led since Tuesday and widened their margin as others fatigue. End score at 134th hour places Cibot and Orphee 704 3 ahead of Davis and Metkus 685 1 with Dineen and Prouty 665 0 close behind.
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New York
Cibot
Orphee
Davis
Metkus
Dineen
Prouty
Loeslein
Klubertanz
Shelton
Frazer
Corri
Hegelman
Feegan
Curtis
Guignard
Revere
Naxer
Kellar
Edelson
Palland
Hartley Malone
LaCroix Arrested In Four Places and Discharged In Two
Fairfield officials seek flag desolation charges against LaCroix after four arrests and two discharges. Justice Wakeman orders a 2 PM Tuesday trial with bond set at 300 dollars. Fairfield authorities, aided by Bridgeport and New Haven officials, moved to bring LaCroix to Fairfield for plea.
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Fairfield
LaCroix
Bacon Wakeman
David A. Burr
New Haven
Burr
Justice Wakeman
Harry D. Miller
Mr. Miller
Stagg
David A. Rhoades
Stratford
Bridgeport
Clitus H. King
Chief Cowles
Stratfield Hotel
Appeals to Supreme Court in Stratford property case
Notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Errors was filed this morning in the case of Fannie M. McMahon and others against the Town of Stratford. The case was decided adversely to the plaintiffs earlier in the week, the disputed property adjoining Steeplechase Island on the east awarded to Stratford.
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Supreme Court of Errors
Fannie M. McMahon
Stratford
Steeplechase Island
Gift to Bill O'Hara from Ireland Shamrocks
William F. O'Hara, a Wall Street restaurateur, received a package from Ireland containing shamrocks. Captain George Auger, the Giant, known for his Poli's engagement, sent the friend a selection plucked from the soil of old Ireland. The gift was greatly appreciated.
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William F. O'Hara
Wall Street
Ireland
George Auger
Poli's
O'Hara
Police Board Orders Auto Patrol Wagon
In about two months the Police Department will have one of the finest automobile patrol wagons in the country. The order was placed with the Locomobile Co. of America yesterday by the Police Commission. It will cost $350.
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Locomobile Co. of America
Te Police Commission
Enjoin Hatters Union From Fining Members
New York March 13 Milton Dam man counsel for the Associated Hat Manufacturers filed suit against President Moffitt and sixty officers to stop firing members who return to work. If successful, the hatters strike that has been ongoing since mid March may end soon. South Norwalk March 13 board of directors of the J P Walthausen Company voted to dissolve and reorganize as a union shop. The firm, once in the Manufacturers' Association, is the second to leave the group since the hat strike began. Bethel March 13 independent hat factories say weekly assessments cover benefits for strikers as more workers return to work.
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New York
Milton Damman
Associated Hat Manufacturers
Moffitt
Hatters’ Union
United States
Joey
Norwalk
J. P. Walthausen Company
Walthausen Company
Manufacturers’ Association
Lamson and Hubbard
Boston
Bethel
Ioral
Consumptives Aid Meeting to Organize Bridgeport Workers
Hartford tuberculosis fighter John F. Gunshannon will visit Bridgeport next Friday evening to organize the Consumptive Society among city workers. Several hundred dollars will pass into the society’s fund, with a board elected by contributors. Mayor Lee set the council chamber meeting at City Hall. Factories gain representation by contribution, and the society aims to relieve the local dispensary serving 25 patients. Nurse Miss Finnegan will explain the work.
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John F. Gunshannon
Hartford
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Lee
Miss Finnegan
Former Sheriff Escapes Jail in Local Court Plea
Former City Sheriff John Capozzi pleaded guilty to two counts of breach of the peace in City Court. He was fined 100 dollars and settled with the court. Capozzi was convicted on related breach of peace offenses noted in the upper court and faced a harsher sentence. Michael Veraly was fined 150 dollars for breach of peace and assault.
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John A
Criminal Common Press
Capozzi
Hquor
Michael Veraly
Enticed From Wife By Siren Case At City Court
James Bertha and Esther Jagar faced a city court trial on serious charges. Both admitted guilt in testimony and were bound over to the Superior court with Bertha’s bond set at 500 dollars and Jagar’s at 300. The case details involve infidelity and elopement across New Jersey and New York, with Bertha returning to his wife after a prolonged affair.
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James Bertha
Esther Jagar
New Jersey
Bertha
Garden Street
Jagar
Jersey City
New York
Filipinos in Taft band gassed at New Haven hotel
Three Filipino musicians, part of Taft's own band touring the United States for Inauguration events, nearly died from gas in a locked Arlington Hotel room. A band member reportedly blew out the gas. all three were unconscious and in critical condition, later said to be out of danger though not fully conscious.
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United Press
New Haven
Taft
Arlington Hotel
Lockwood Appeals To Commissioner Pease
County Commissioner Simeon Pease received a letter from Sanford Lockwood of Ridgefield who is wintering at the county jail asking Pease to influence to keep him out of state prison. Lockwood faces a term from eighteen months to two years to serve and Pease says he does not know who Lockwood is.
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Simeon Pease
Sanford Lockwood
Ridgefield
Pease
Lackwood
President Lewis Seeks Union Recognition and Higher Wages
Philadelphia report details United Mine Workers chief Thomas L. Lewis pushing for recognition of the union and an eight hour day with higher pay for miners earning about 1.50 dollars daily. He announces plans for a tri district convention by April and a report from a deadlocked conference with coal operators.
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Philadelphia
Thomas L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Coal Road
Scranton
Onverators
Mitchell
Liie
HowLaNoD Entrances Noted on Multiple Fairfield Streets
Bridgeport Connecticut notices list HowLaNoD Entrances on Mato Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street dated Saturday March 13 1909 Also reports weather showing rain or snow tonight and Sunday for the area.
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Howlanod
Mato Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Colonial drapery fabrics and new effects offered
A local listing promotes colonial drapery stuffs with new designs and attractive prices. Case ment cloth imitates stained glass in red green and blue at 15c to 10e a yard. Versailles chintz features bird moire and rose patterns at 29c a yard. Dundee burlap and plain linens priced from 15c to 50c a yard. Ball fringe matches available on the third floor.
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Versailles
Chintz
Dundee
Shamrock Sale Promises Limited Saint Patrick’s Delights
Real shamrock ten cents limited pots arriving Monday. Sell at ten cents each, first come, first served. Shillalahs and dancers join the Saint Patrick’s Day novelties. Front basement, be prompt or miss out.
No. 3 Joins the Brownie Camera Family
In Sportsmen's Corner cameras are at home as Brownie No. 3 is unveiled. The new model features a 314 by 414 inch exposure, vertical or horizontal pictures, two finders, and ease of use for children and adults. Price is 4, with six exposure film at 35 cents and twelve exposure at 70 cents.
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Sportsmen’s Corner
Dr Ford Would Not Alderman Be Candidate For City Council
Dr George Skiff Ford, physician for the fire department, said he will not seek aldermanic office to succeed Robert H Gould, noting the charter forbids salaried positions. He prefers the fire department, where he knows the crews and answer to alarms. The salary would be 3100 annually, but he cites attachment to his current role as decisive. A scimitar gift to Alli Ba Ba Sanctorum by Shikina Sanctorum of Norwalk is on display at G W Fairchild & Sons jewelers.
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George Skiff Ford
Robert H. Gould
Fire Department
Shikina Sanctorum
Norwalk
Jewalry
G W. Fairchild & Sons
Judges to Name Officials in June
Chief Justice Baldwin said no vacancy exists in New Haven county. Judges will convene if needed to fill any vacancy among State's attorneys. Regular June meeting of Superior and Supreme court officials set for Hartford, with appointments to be made. John Schleichert seeks extra street space for a brick block at Main Street and North Avenue.
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Baldwin
Supreme
New Haven
William H. Williams
General Assembly
Superior and
Supreme Courts
Supreme Court Room
Hartford
John Schleichert
Main Street
North Avenue
Carpet Hall Spring Sale Promises Value and Variety
Carpet Hall gears up for spring with a light roomy showroom and a vast selection of rugs and carpets. Anglo-Persian rugs from Whittall mills in Massachusetts, Artloom one piece rugs, Wilton and tapestry rugs, Axminster patterns, Brussells carpet, velvet, and mottled velvet options are offered in various sizes and prices. Third floor.
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America
Whittall Mills
Massachusetts
Axminster
Brussells
Detective Petrosino Murdered in Palermo Crime Shock
Washington reports the assassination of Joseph Petrosino chief of the Italian division of New York police. The State Department ordered a full investigation while the Secret Service chief Wilkie noted Petrosino’s value to federal authorities. Police Commissioner Bingham departed Washington for New York after the news.
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Petrosino
Italy
New York
Byrnes
Washington
Palermo
Sicily
Joseph Petrosino
State Department
Rome
Sones
Wilkie
Secret Service
United States
Bingham
Dividend Declared At New York New Haven & Hartford
At the regular quarterly meeting of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad held in New York today, the regular quarterly dividend of $2 per share was declared payable to stockholders of record.
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New Haven
Mai
New York
New Haven & Bartford
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ST. Patrick Day
Jackson’s
Arnold Coal Company
GEO. B. Clar & CO
Ward
Housatonic Avenue
Main ST
Wheeler & Howes
East End
Congress Street Bridge
Tigers
Southport
Patrick Gorman
St .Thomas ’Church
St. Thomas
Fairfield, Conn. A*p Tihbscher
Magdaline Liebscher
North Main Street
Park Cemetery
Mary Irene Ehrsam
St. Patrick’s Church
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
James Horan
John Beck & Son
Lilley
ST. Patricks
Starin
Supreme Court
Bill O’hara
Police Board
Enjoin Hatters Union
Council Chamber
Siren
Lockwood
Real Shamrock
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