Giant steel combine planned to rival U S Steel
Pittsburg dated dispatch reports plans for a new steel giant to compete with United States Steel Corporation. J Pierpont Morgan reportedly declines to underwrite. John W. Gates leads backing from major steel figures. Merger would involve Wanna Steel, Cambria, Maryland, and Jones & Laughlin with an estimated existing stock value of 167 million.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Steel Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
J. Pierpont Morgan
United States Steeltion
John W. Gates
Wen
Wanna Steel Company
Penn- Wanna Steel Company
Cambria
Maryland
Charles M. Schwab
Mary Time Jones & Laughlin
Morgan
Moc
Gates
Iron Duke of American Politics Kisses Heroine
United Press reports in the Speaker's room today the Iron Duke kissed Miss Mary McCann after presenting a silver heroism medal for rescuing nine lives from the General Slocum fire. Miss McCann, 14, had aided in rescue despite illness, notes Representative Goulden who introduced her. Speaker and Driscoll praised her courage before many friends observed.
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United Press
Washington
Capitol
Mary Mctook
Congress
Miss McCann
General Slocum
Northrother Island
McCann
Goulden
Driscoll
Flourness Training School
Reward Offered for Petrosino Slayers in Sicily
The Italian Foreign Office announces Sicily residents have subscribed 10 000 lire for those who killed Lieutenant Petrosino. Palermo reports say Petrosino refused to reveal his name on arrival and his identity was learned after the body was found. Local police deny any further Black Hand incidents. Commander Casetto asserts the Petrosino killers were Italians exiled from the U S by the detective. Consul Bishop remains wary while aiding police efforts.
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Washington
Planches
Italy
Sicily
Petrosin
Petrosino
Finulty
Bingham
State Department
Palermo
Pet
Casetto
Civie
United States
Lee Fights Council to Get His Way in Bridgeport Hearing
Hartford March 18 The Bridgeport charter amendments hearing split power between Mayor Lee and the Common Council over a permanent paying commission. Aldermen Bullard Gould Griffin and McMurray represented the council against the measure while Mayor Lee and allies favored it. The committee will likely adopt amendments including mayoral appointment powers for city attorney and city surveyor and other changes. The panel may also back expanding the board of five commissioners and authorize two assistant fire chiefs. the Little Joker bill on riparian damages was postponed by Representative Clarke. Building Inspector Rowland’s salary may be raised to 1300, pending committee action.
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Hartford
Committee On Cities and Boroughs
Lee
Bridgeport Common Council
Bullard
Gould, Griffin
McMurray
Bridgeport
New Haven
Clifford B. Wilson
William E. Primrose
William R Brown
Elmer H. Havens
A. B. Beers
Clarke
Gould
Common Council
Board of Five Commissioners
W. B. Boardman
Newton Railroad Company
Daniel N. Rowland
Fairfield
Stratford
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Committee On Cities
City of
Charles H. Peck
Pairfield
Elmore S. Banks
Fairfield Town
Tt H. Gould
Aldermen
Lynn W. Wilson
General Assembly
Peck
Hiic Company
Charles ‘E. Stagg
First Selectman
Charles E. Wells
David L. Rhoades
George T. Jewell
F. P. Beardsley
William B. Bristol
Banks
Sanford Stoddard
Wilson
Bridgport
Taft to take responsibility for tariff bill in final form
New York March 18 President Taft said he will assume responsibility for the tariff measure when Congress passes it and will either sign or veto the final bill upon its arrival. He noted he has not studied the provisions but will make the decisive move on the finished product. He spoke after arriving from Washington and before delivering the Cleveland Memorial speech at Carnegie Hall.
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New York
United Press
William H. Taft
Congress
Mr.Taft
Payne
Mr. Taft
Washington
Henry W. Taft
Carnegie Hall
Cleveland Memorial
Banquet of Knights of St Patrick Honors Ireland’s Heritage
The Knights of St Patrick held a Stratfield banquet honoring Ireland and its American contributions with Governor Lilley present. John T. King acted as toastmaster and Edward F. Hallen delivered a pivotal reply to a Harvard critique of Irish settlers. Mayor Lee and Judge Pullman spoke on Irish patriotism and civic pride, highlighting Bridgeport’s growth and local achievements.
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Knights of St. Patrick
Stratfield
George L. Lilley
Ireland
America
John T. King
Hartford
Edward F. Hallen
Eltot
Harvard
King
St. Patrick
Lilley
McNamara
the Sacred Heart
Patrick
Tara
Irland
Great Britain
Henry VIII
Elizabeth
Cromwell
Lexington
Yorktown
Lee
Bridgeport
Trishman
Sastre
Ward F. Hallen
Succeedaes
John S. Pullman
United States
State Central
Robbie Gould
Dew
Jimmy Marr
Jimmy
Marcus
Henry Lee
Report Favors Hull for Judge in Bridgeport Court
Hartford March 18 the judiciary committee in the Senate favorably reported Elbert O Hull and Robert L Gould for judge and deputy judge of Bridgeport City Court. The report was tabled for calendar and printing, setting a showdown on Wednesday with a heated canvass expected between rival factions as Hull and Gould appear likely to be confirmed.
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Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Elbert O. Hull
Robert L. Gould
Bridgeport
Searles
Youngs
Hull
Gould
Vote asked for women in Hartford on liquor bill
Senator Holzer introduced two petitions in Hartford on March 18 supporting House Bill No. 588. One petition had 29 Bridgeport electors and the other 29 women as signers. The measure would grant municipalities and towns a vote by women on the liquor question, with Bridgeport Prohibitionists among the signers.
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Hartford
Holzer
Bridgeport
Fire authorities press for bills on explosives and fireworks
Hartford March 18 Bridgeport delegates lead a Capitol visit with A H Bullard Frederick W Strong and Fire Chief Edward F Mooney urging proposed state bills to regulate explosives and the sale and display of fireworks Also present were Hon P W Wren and Attorney Jacob B Klein to discuss related matters before committees Wren formerly a Bridgeport representative.
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Hartford
Capitol
A. H. Bullard
Frederick W. Strong
Fire Commission
Edward F. Mooney
P.W. Wren
Jacob B. Klein
Wren
Bridgeport
Nomination of Hall Confirmed Chief Justice Nominee Hall
Hartford report says the Senate by unanimous vote confirmed Frederick B. Hall of Bridgeport to be chief justice of the supreme court of errors for the term appointed by the governor.
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Hartford
Senate Today
Frederick B. Hall
Bridgeport
Supreme Court of Errors
Hearing Set in Hartford for Utilities Bill
Hartford March 18 hearing dates fixed by the Judiciary committee for all measures on public utilities. Senator Searles announced the committee will devote nearly all time on those days to those wishing to be heard on the utilities bill.
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Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Searles
New Tariff Bill Favorably Reported
Washington March 18 A report recommending adoption of the new tariff bill was decided upon at a Ways and Means Committee meeting. No changes were made from the introduced form. The vote favored passage 11 to 6 on party lines with Brouseard of Louisiana voting with Republicans. Democrats were given until next Tuesday to prepare a minority report, Champ Clark to write it, a meeting to consider the matter planned for tomorrow, and Chairman Payne reported the bill back to the House with committee support.
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United Press
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Brouseard
Louisianna
Champ Clark
Payne
Ways and Means
House
Fire damages home of Bauers in two family house
Fire visited the two family house at 0 Federal street owned by George Bauer and 91 Federal street shortly after 9 o clock this morning. Damage estimated at about 400 dollars. Origin traced to Henry Zinn’s second floor apartments where a left hanging near the stove or a grease vessel boiled over. Mrs Zinn was not at home. Box 923 at Wheeler avenue and Main street was pressed.
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Federal Street
George Bauer
Henry Zinn
Water rights clash as Bridgeport seeks hydraulic purchase
Hartford March 13 Bridgeport faces Fairfield Stratford and Bridgeport Hydraulic Company before the Cities and Boroughs committee over a charter amendment. The bill would allow Bridgeport to buy the water works using eminent domain with a veto stripped from Fairfield and Stratford. Supporters cite state law and municipal needs while opponents warn of taxes debt and unequal veto power.
Jury Deadlock in Tukey Ahearn Case Ends in Mistrial
The jury in the case of Timothy Ahearn versus Dr. Frank Tukey reported a disagreement after hours of deliberation. The verdict was 10 to 2 for Ahearn, Judge Gager dismissed the jury, and a settlement out of court is now likely due to costs. The Superior Court spent two weeks on the suit over injuries from a collision caused by Tukey’s automobile.
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Timothy Ahearn
Frank M. Tukey
Ahearn
Gager
Tukey
Hawley Sues over Commission Payment in Civil Suit
Henry T. Hawley sues Edmund T. Warren for 32000 damages in Superior court alleging entitlement to a commission from work performed for Geo. R. Osborn Co. Both men linked to the now-closed metal manufacturer. Hawley seeks believed due commission still unpaid.
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Henry T. Hawley
Edmund T. Warren
Civil Superior Court
Edwin B. Gager
Geo. R. Osborn Co
Hawley
Reading Leads Market Rise in Early Wall Street Trading
In the first hour the market showed renewed strength in short-squeeze plays with Reading as the standout mover. Union Pacific gained about one point while most names drifted, and leather stocks rose about one point on tariff bill optimism as shorts continued covering but overall activity narrowed after the opening surge.
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United Press
A. m
Union Pacific
Weather Indications From New Haven March Forecast
Pleasant weather with fall tonight and warmer Friday. Temperatures below normal prevail in nearly all sections east of the Rockies. An extended high pressure area runs from the Lake region to the Gulf while a trough of low pressure stretches from New Mexico to Missouri.
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United Press
New Haven
Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Gulf
New Mexico
Missouri
Foreclosure Granted Against Metropolitan Street Railway Co
New York March 18 Judge Lacombe in the United States Circuit Court issued a decree of foreclosure and sale of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company property in the suit brought by the Guarantee Trust Company. The decree requires the defendant to pay 13 589 270 with interest at 6 percent within 20 days after service of the notice. In default, Special Master William Turner is directed to sell the property on June 1. The article also notes the annual dance of Division No. 3 A. O. H. at Arion hall with a large turnout and lists reception and floor committees.
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United Press
New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Metropolitan Street Railway
Guarantee Trust Company
William Turner
Change of Beats to Be Discussed by Police Board
Principal subject this evening is redistricting for police duty and better protection for isolated districts. The meeting will discuss beat arrangement, box ring up changes, and pending authorization of five additional patrolmen. Also notes on fire safety advertising and a card of thanks from mourners.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Birmingham
Common Council
Board of Apportionment
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Joseph P. Reilly
Daniel Madden
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J. F. Walsh
Kossuth
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