Taft nominates Leishman ambassador to Italy and adds several appointments
President Taft named John G. Leishman of Pennsylvania as ambassador to Italy, succeeding Griscom. Additional nominations include Henry C Ide to Spain, Charles Sherill to Argentina, Charles P. Orr as Chief Justice of Puerto Rico, Jose Conrado Hernandez to Puerto Rico Supreme Court, Emile Y Cuevas to Alaska district judge, Thomas Lyone as U S Attorney for Alaska, Henry Wise to Southern District of New York, George Curtiss to Northern District of New York, William Whealer to Eastern District of Wisconsin, and Cornelius Murane to Alaska's third division United States attorney designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
John G. Leishman
Pennsylvania
Taft
Italy
Ambassador Griscom
Henry Clay Ide
Vermont
Spain
Charles Sherill
New York
Argentine
United States
Western District of Pennsylvania
Charlies P. Orr
Supreme Court of
Porto Rico
Jose Conrado Hernandez
Emile Tere Y. Cuevas
Alaska
Thomas R. Lyone
Henry A. Wise
George B. Curtiss
William G. Whealer
Wisconsin
Cornelius D. Murane
Mayor and Blind Hymn Writer Share Natal Day
The article notes Mayor Lee and blind hymn writer Le Crosby were born on the same date. Crosby, celebrating her 89th birthday, sent 89 roses to the mayor who replied with carnations and a poem titled Our Natal Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Lee
le Crosby
Miss Crosby
Jacksonville Fire Destroys Several Manufacturing Plants
A massive blaze in downtown Jacksonville destroyed multiple manufacturing establishments, threatening the business district and causing extensive losses. The fire led to evacuations and fire crews battled flames for hours, with damages estimated around $350,000. Local officials investigated the cause as the city aided displaced workers and prepared warnings for nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Beers Opposes King Substitution On Board Of Education Election
Hartford debates a substitute bill offered by Senator Thomas Arnold via John T. King changing board of education elections from party nominees to a double slate system. King argues politics intrudes on education and voters deserve choice. Beers, Chamberlain, and Beers doubt the need for reform, noting past delegates and party influence. No other speakers spoke.
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Hartford
Thomas Arnold
John T. King
Board of Education
King
John C. Chamberlain
A. B. Beers
Mr. King
Beers
C. C. Godfrey
Ice Cream Makers Annual Meeting Held In New Haven
The Connecticut Wholesale Ice Cream Manufacturers Association will hold its annual meeting in the Hofbrau House private dining rooms New Haven tomorrow with luncheon, plant inspections citywide, a New Haven dairy inspection, and a Hofbrau dinner. Officers include President John Lemon New Haven Vice President Co F Trott Waterbury Secretary Treasurer C C Morris New Haven and executive committee members Hives Torrington Wise Derby McEnror New Britain plus J Huber Bridgeport W F DeKlyn Norwalk H H Lives Torrington.
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Connecticut Wholesale Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association
Hofbrau
New Haven
John Lemon
Co. F. Trott
Waterbury
C. C. Morris
Jacob Huber
Bridgeport
W. F. DeKlyn
Norwalk
W. H. Thompson
Meriden
James N. Wise
Derby
H. H. Iives
Torrington
C. E. McEnror
New Britain
Record Month For Fires Here
This month promises to be a record breaker for the fire department with 27 calls in 24 days. Twenty six were bell alarms and eleven came by telephone. All fires stayed within the building of origin and the room of origin.
Billy Williams Here Tonight at Smith's Theatre
Pilly Williams the black face comedian and former manager of Wagner's Summer Garden in 86 and 87 will perform tonight at Smith's Theatre with Messenger Boy No 42. Known to Bridgenorters, he is a charter member of Bridgenort Lodge of Elks and regarded as a dadie of the Elks by members. Many cold time Elks will witness the show this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilly Wiliams
Summer Garden
Smith's Theatre
Messenger Boy
Olf Bridgenorters
Bridgenort Lodge of Elks
Elks
Locked in His Room Smith Defies World
Chauncey O Smith a diminutive city resident at 258 Gilbert Street locked himself in his room refusing food and declaring a six month confinement. Landlady Mrs Mills called police and Investigator Morrissey who forced entry after threats. Smith was captured and briefly housed at Lakeview hospital ward considered cranky and possibly unstable.
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Gilbert Street
Mills
Chauncey O. Smith
Smith
Police
Appr
Alexander Morrissey
Charities Department
Department
Mr. Morrissey
Morrissey
Lakeview
Habitual Criminal Act To Be Invoked In Bicycle Theft Case
James Cook faces a city court hearing on a bicycle theft from Edward F. Kirk of 170 Black Rock Avenue. Kirk’s bicycle disappeared from 691 East Washington Avenue. Cook was arrested with the wheel. Cook has four prior theft convictions and just finished a four month jail term. Assistant prosecutor Wilder will press the habitual charge Saturday. Other witnesses include Isaac Shoheim of 513 East Main Street and barber Thomas Peroci who alleged theft of razors. a woman named Mrs Grey was questioned but charges were not filed. Jacob Tomasko, arrested for simple drunkenness, may face additional assault charges for acts against family members tomorrow.
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James Cook
Edward F. Kirk
Black Rock Avenue
Kirk
East Washington Avenue
Burke
Cook
Pullman
Wilder
Isaac Shoheim
East Main Street
Thomas Peroci
Steuben St
Grey
Peroci
Jacob Tomasko
Dempsey
East Bridgeport
Exhibition Week At Stoddard Millinery Co Show
The Stoddard Millinery Co hosts a first formal exhibition of spring headwear drawing a discriminating crowd. Attendees praise the collection of small and medium hats with tinted flowers and ornate trims, inviting visitors to view March 25 to March 31 and experience the new styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard Millinery Co
Burglars Hit Saloon and Store in City Last Night
Burglars entered Luke Clankey saloon at 2 West Avenue by forcing a rear door and stole five bottles of whiskey along with other wines. They vandalized the place by spilling porter. An attempt was made to break into Ex Alderman P D Lyons store at South and Park avenues. burglars reached the cellar but fled before reaching the upper floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Clancey
West Avenue
Jimmy
P. D. Lyons
South and
Park Avenues
David Boothe Dead in Stratford at 35 Years
Stratford’s oldest resident Mr. David B Booth died at his Putney home near the chapel in the early hours. Survived by two sons Steven and David H Booth Jr both noted as insurance agents and dealers in real estate and agricultural implements. He held public offices and served as a director of City National Bank of Bridgeport. Known as wealthy, he owned a premier farm in town.
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Stratford
David B. Booth
Putney
Steven
David H. Booth
Booth
City National Bank of Bridgeport
Identification Of Kidnappers Now Complete
A joint indictment in Cleveland accuses Mr and Mrs James H Boyle of blackmail over a ransom letter from the kidnappers. The Boyles agreed to be taken to Sharon for preliminary hearing without extradition papers. Authorities doubt holding the woman in Pennsylvania since no crime was committed there. Penalties include five years and 1000 dollars fine for blackmail and life imprisonment for kidnapping in Pennsylvania.
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Mercer County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Boyle
Billy Whitia
Wesley C. Sless
East Ward
Cleveland
James H. Boyle
James Whitla
Boyles
Sharon
Whitla
Wood
Walsh Sues Adelman For $3000 False Imprisonment
George S. Walsh of New York sues Louis Adelman of South Norwalk for $3000 damages claiming false imprisonment after a civil dispute over parquet flooring work at Adelman’s home. Walsh alleges he was detained at the police station before the matter was recognized as civil. Also included is a Treasury deficit report noting a large projected shortfall and tariff considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Walsh
New York
Louis Adelman
South Norwalk
Edwin B. Gager
Walsh
Anglo-American Parquet Co
Udelman
Norwalk
Adelman
Howland hats shown as tasteful spring styles
The paper argues that spring hats are not freakish, praising the Howland collection for its tasteful, pretty designs. It notes some extreme shapes but emphasizes overall sensible styles, including imported designs visible in a window display and a bright millinery room on the second floor.
Spring double service suits for boys at $6.50 to $8.50
Fine blue serge and gray checked spring suits for boys aged 6 to 10, all with two pairs of trousers. Offered in single and double breasted styles, Norfolk options, and various fabrics with careful lining, in a Boys' Shop sale.
Howland Dry Goods Co. Six Months Departures Recorded
The notice states the Howland Dry Goods Co. employee dies leaving two sisters Mrs Joseph Monahan and Mrs Mary Boyle and one brother C P Carroll of Hartford.
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THE
Howland Dry Goods Co
Joseph Monahan
Mary Boyle
C. P. Carroll
Hartford
Blaze in Don Beebe Home Damages Sewing Room
A fire at Don R. Beebe a dentist at 8 Wood Avenue damaged the bay window sewing room. The cause is unknown and only a hand chemical was needed to extinguish it. Earlier, Patrolman John Ryan and Watchman Frank King put out a second fire in Abram Marks apartments at 1358 Main Street when a cracked glass lamp heated by a stove ignite a tablecloth.
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Don R. Beebe
Wood Avenue
Highest Tide Drenches Bridgeport Amid Big Storm
Shore observers and sea captains report Bridgeport’s tide as the highest in years. Dock areas including Farist Steel Co and Mohawk Yacht Club faced severe flooding. Tugs and tows sought safety in the outer harbor as a choppy sea hindered progress. The morning storm followed a long forecast linked to the March equinox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Farist Steel Co
Mohawk Yacht Club
Jury verdict favors defendant in slander suit
The Darien man Alexander Helke sued Samuel Horn of Fairfield for slander seeking 2000 dollars. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after about ten minutes of deliberation, Horn had denied the accusation that he said Helke stole a buggy. Trial began at 10 with a midday verdict at 12:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Helke
Darien
Samuel C. Horn
Fairfield
Berke
Horn
Belke
Deaths and Funerals in Fairfield and Stratford
Sarah Walker widow of John Walker died this morning at her Fairfield Avenue home in Fairfield. She was in her sixtieth year, daughter of Jonas and Hannah Walker, born in Michigan. Richard Carroll of Stratford died yesterday at his home after an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Walker
John Walker
Fairfield Avenue
Fairfield
Jonas
Hannah Walker
Michigan
Richard Carroll
Stratford
Mrs Gaynor Improves After Operation at St Vincent's
Mrs Dennis J Gaynor of 872 Park Avenue underwent a successful operation at St Vincent's hospital led by Dr William F Verdi of New Haven assisted by house surgeons. The tumor was the diagnosed ailment and she is reported to be recovering well. DPAD AT 70 YEARS Hartford March 25 E B Dillingham aged 70 father of Charles Dillingham died here today of a complication of diseases. WANT ADS CENT 4 WORD
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Dennis J. Gaynor
Park Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
William F. Verdi
New Haven
Gaynor
DPAD
United Press
Hartford
E. B. Dillingham
Charles Dillingham
Peerless Oriental Rugs From Whittall Mas sachusetts Maker
Whittall of Massachusetts showcases Peerless rugs in Oriental patterns. The collection reproduces Bokhara Saraband Gorevan Shiraz Kabul Hanadan motifs with bright colors and dense texture. Carpet sizes range from 9 by 9 feet to 11 by 14 feet, with mats and carpet hall display on the third floor.
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Whittall
Massachusetts
Brussels
Bokhara
Saraband
Gorevan
Shiraz
Kabistan
Hamadan
Rich ribbons for spring show days line Main street shop
Rich ribbons spread color and brightness for spring show days. Fine silk and richly designed ribbons in flowered, Dresden, and plaid patterns range from 25 cents to $3 per yard. Shadowed and belted ribbons, plus ready to wear sashes, decorate the display near the left of Main street entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Main Street
Colonial etamine fabric offers wide choice at low cost
The store highlights colonial etamine as a new design, attractive and affordable. It claims about 50 patterns in multiple colors and notes prices around 25¢, with the item appearing well worth more than double the cost. Located on the third floor.
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Lanp
Tances
Birdgeport, Conn
Vilabordee
Gillette
H. H. Jackson
Conn
St. Mary's Church
Ceme
Stamford
Delia Kane
Palmer
Dared S. Palmer
E. Wheeler
Olcomb
Winsted
Anna A Holcomb
Whed
Belle
Arthur W. Weed
Gaz Monuments
James Horan & Son Florists
Main St
John Beck & Son
Bermuda
Prince George
ICE Cream Makers’ Annual Meeting
Billy’’ Williams
Old Time Elk
Foley
Bright
F. B. Brill
David Boothe
Treasury
Sam
Congress
Blaze
MR. Beebe
Main Street House
Howland
Park Ave
33Rd Streets
New York City
Reed & Barnett, Prietors
A. M. Wooster
Meinst
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