Sugar Fraud Prosecutions Move to New York County
Government will try sugar fraud cases outside Brooklyn with all indictments to be returned in New York County under Attorney General Wyckersham. Prosecution aims to sideline local district attorneys to overcome sugar firm influence, indictments already secured will be used, and officials say the defense has backing from former sugar company insiders. Anxious to proceed swiftly, Washington pressure drives the timing and location of trials.
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Newark County
Wyckersham
United Press
New York
Brooklyn
Havenmeyer and Elder
American Sugar Company
New York County
Wickersham
United States
William J. Bougs
Henry A. Wise
Bancme
Sugar
Stimeon
Dennison
Stim
Stimson
Washington
Sugar Trust
Holt
Auto Club Run From New Haven To Hartford
The Automobile Club of New Haven held its opening event today with about 200 members aboard 50 autos leaving New Haven for Hartford. They will dine there and start the return trip, Hartford departure around 3 p m.
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United Press
New Haven
May
The
Automobile Club of
Hartford
Therapeutics Closing Proceedings in New Haven Convention
In New Haven on May 8 the American Therapeutic Society concluded three days of sessions with morning and afternoon papers read. The annual business meeting and officer election were scheduled for 5 pm followed by a dinner at 6:30 at the Union League to close the convention.
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United Press
New Haven
American Therapeutic Society
Union League
Wall Street Today Market Opens With Heavy Activity
New York May 8 The market opened with unprecedented activity and many 5000 share orders on the floor. Prices rose to levels not seen in years as early trading showed strong gains across several stocks. Later, trading normalized with mixed results as some gains faded and government bonds remained unchanged. Union Pacific surged briefly toward 152 before closing lower, leaving gains largely eroded.
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New York
Kaeri Aes
Union Pacific
Aony
Tiny Tom Thumbs Little Coachman Nearing His End
Thomas Walden, longtime coachman for the late General Tom Thumb, lies between life and death at St. Vincent's hospital after a fall from a ladder at F. H. Squires barns. He drove the little coach and four on world tours with P. T. Barnum and later remained in Bridgeport, aided by show friends, as doctors say his chances are slim due to a fractured skull.
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Tom Thumb
St. Vincent's Hospital
F. H. Squires
Tom Thumb Street
Walden
Mr. Squires
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Tommy”Walden
Bridgeport
Tom
Tommy” Walden
England
George Welles
P. T Barnum
P. T. Barnum
Tommy Welden
Tommy Walden
Edgeport
North Avenue
Main Street
Tommy
Charlie Keeler
Adivarce
New York
Cogswell Property to Become Rectory of Catholic Church
Friends of Father O Connor and St James parish in Stratford rejoice as Father O Connor buys the Cogswell house next to the existing rectory on Main Street. The site will let the church build a new church on the corner while providing a spacious rectory. Dr. Cogswell plans a new home south of his current residence, to be ready by October, with option to stay until then.
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Father O'Connor
St. James’ Parish
Stratford
William B. Cogswell
Main Street
Cogswell
Aswell
Deaths and Funerals in City Honor German Resident
Mary Lorentz widow of Jacob Lorentz died yesterday at her daughter’s residence on William Street at age 84. Survived by two daughters and eight grandchildren, she was a noted German resident and charter member of St. Paulus Church and Premdedate Rebekah lodge. Also, funeral services for Marion Jessie Meeker five year old daughter of Jessie and Clemence Meeker, who died at her parents Danbury residence, were conducted yesterday afternoon with interment in the city.
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Mary Lorentz
Jacob Lorentz
Elizabeth Hoesschele
William Street
St. Paulus Church
Premdedate
Rebekah Lodge
Marion Jessie Meeker
Jessie
Clemence Meeker
Danbury
Thorsea Meeker
Livingston Wells
Brother to Save Mrs Boyle From Prison
Mercer May 8 William F McDermott a Chicago broker's clerk and Mrs James H Boyle's brother appeared in court beside her during her trial for aiding in a kidnapping. He vowed to spend his savings to keep his sister out of prison. Defense attorney Miller argued no overt act in Mercer county proved wrongdoing, while prosecutors contended there was evidence of an act in Mercer or Ohio. Mrs Boyle slept through breakfast and doubted reports her hair was changing color. Jim Boyle was not brought to court.
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United Press
Mercer
William F. McDermott
Chicago
James H. Boyle
Billy Whitla
McDermott
GS. H. Miller
Boyle
Mercer County
Miller
Jimmy Boyle
Jim
Messina Sways Again Amid New Earthquake Shocks
Naples reports Messina residents flee homes amid two strong shocks shaking the city early today. The shocks were brief and damage extent is unknown as the population empties the ruined old town.
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United Press
Naples
Messina
Building Permit Totals Reported for Year Ending April 1
Building commissioners W H R DuBois Charles H Bots ford and C T Beardsley Jr presented to the mayor and Common Council the annual report for the year ending April 1. The aggregate value of permits was 1 863 269 with fees amounting to 265. Frame buildings included 82 single family houses 168 two family dwellings eight four family and five five family dwellings. Four structures housed four dwellings and stores six structures held six dwellings each and two contained 14 dwellings. Eleven were for storage and 19 for auto barns. Brick works were fewer and included only a few dwellings. The report was compiled by Building Inspector Daniel M Rowland.
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W. H. R. DuBois
Charles H. Botsford
C. T. Beardsley, Jr
Searres
Daniel M. Rowland
Stoessel's Wife Appeals in Vain
In St Petersburg on May 8 Emperor Nicholas reportedly rejected Mme Stoessel's appeal to release General Stoessel from Fortress Peter and Paul or mitigate his sentence for surrendering Port Arthur to Japan. She argued his health declines in prison. An official said the czar was moved but feared war department enemies would oppose any clemency.
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United Press
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Mme. Stoessel
Peter and Paul
Port Arthur
Stoessel
War Department
Pardons Sought For Noted Crimes By Board Of Pardons
Catherine Neill the Greenwich actress who stabbed her husband with a hat pin seeks a pardon. Peter Kelly Bridgeport man convicted of wife poisoning also applies. John Hawley convicted of killing Mary Munson, his alleged paramour, also seeks mercy. Other applicants include McGinley Drapeau Blissard Settani Bassett Conroy Johnson.
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Eter Kelly
John Hawley
Board of Pardons
Catherine Neill
Greenwich
Criminal Superior Court
Peter Kelly
Bridgeport
Mary Munson
Kelly
Hawley
Munson
Flo" Hawley
John
Thomas McGinley
Benjamin Drapeau
Edward H. Blissard
Michael Settani
Frank Bassett
Daniel Conroy
Oscar Johnson
Preliminary sewer plan sets cost near two million
Engineer J K Geisey outlined a proposed three million dollar city sewer system to the Manufacturers' Association and common council members, with Mayor Lee warning a bond issue would exceed Bridgeport's capacity. The Sewer Committee plans meetings with the Board of Trade and Business Men's Association and will hold public hearings as it studies the proposal.
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J. K. Geisey
Hering & Fuller
Manufcturers’ Association
Common Council
Gelsey
Lee
Bridgeport
Manufacturers’ Association
Geisey
George M. Eames
Board of Aldermen
Board of Trade
Business Men's Association
Prominent Mason H O Warner Dies at 75
New Milford May 8 Henry O Warner a prominent Mason died at his home after a three day illness from appendicitis He was 75 years old A Republican figure he served as Litchfield County Commissioner in 1892 He was Grand Master of the Masonic order in 1896 1897 and recently headed the board of managers for the Masonic Home at Wallingford He married Brigess of Sherman in 1854 and after her death wed her sister who survives with three children.
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United Press
New Milford
Henry O. Warner
Warner
Litchfield County
Masonic Order
Wallingford
Brigess of
Sherman
Taft Nominates Judges to Senate Today
President Taft sent nominations to the Senate for three federal judgeships. William S. Grubb is nominated for the Northern District of Alabama replacing Huntley, George Denworth for the Western District of Washington, and Charles Willard is named for the District of Minnesota replacing Salton.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
Senate
William S. Grubb
United States
Alabama
Huntley
George Denworth
Charles
Willard
Salton
Pete Hackett Captures Two At Pistol End
Detective Pete Hackett halted two alleged thieves, George Arthur Bush and Jack Tenbrook, at Middle and Congress streets after a chase. He used a horse and wagon to block them, recovering pawn tickets and shoes linked to a New York city stash. Bush and Tenbrook, posing as pugilists, were jailed for investigation.
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Pete” Hackett
George Arthur Bush
Jack Tenbrook
Middle
Congress
Bush
Hirschberg
Water Street
Teabrook
Pol
Hackett
Tenbrook
Peck
Middle Street
Congress Street
New York City
Railroads Ignore Invitation To Hear Commutation Ticket Issue
Washington may eight The Inter State Commerce Commission called for a hearing on resuming school child commutation tickets, after courts ruled against discrimination between day and night or special school pupils. Railroads gave no attendance, citing alleged unfairness and delays. An order in the case is expected soon.
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United Press
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Lawyer Mullen Fined for Contempt of Court in Stratford Case
In the Stratford common pleas court Judge James F. Walsh fined attorney George A. Mullen $2,000 for contempt after remarks about the defendant Michael Nolan and Sheriff Charles E Stege testifying. The exchange included Mullen stating the prisoner was Irish and the judge responding with the fine as a joke.
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George A. Mullen
Common Pleas Court
Michael Nolan
Stratford
James F. Walsh
Charles E Stege
Mullen
Stagg
Trish
Walsh
Divorces Granted in Multiple New Jersey Cases
Sarah G Meeker of Westport seeks divorce from George B E Meeker on cruelty grounds with custody dispute over their minor child. Judge Curtis will hear next Wednesday after a conference with Leo Davis and C H King. Jesse C Gordon of Shelton granted freedom from George W Gordon on statutory grounds after charges of infidelity and a jail sentence. Bisie L Banzhaf of this city is granted divorce from Fred C Banzhaf of South Norwalk for desertion. they wed in 1896 and the desertion occurred in 190%. The husband was accused of caring for other women and was uncivil toward her.
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Sarah G. Meeker
Westport
George BE. Meeker
Curtis
Leo Davis
C. H. King
Jesse C. Gordon
Shelton
George W. Gordon
Boonton
N. J
Bisie L. Banzhaf
Fred C. Banzghaf
South Norwalk
Freight Wreck Delays Shore Line Trains at Stonington
May 8 freight wreck halted through trains on the Shore Line of the New Haven road at Stonington. An overheated axle on a freight car failed, breaking and scattering five cars across the rails. Wreckers cleared the line by noon, causing several hours of delay.
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United Press
Stonington
New Haven Road
Bealhe
Forbes Sets Descent Record Near Boston During 90 Mile Balloon Flight
A. Holland Forbes, acting president of the Aero Club of America, left North Adams at 8 15 this morning in North Adams No 1 and descended near Bolton, 26 miles from Boston, after a 90 mile air line journey. He rode through a moon sun light amid storm clouds and a special rainbow accompanied the voyage. Harmon, a New York real estate figure, assisted Forbes who plans to compete nationally in Indianapolis and will fly a balloon of 80 000 cubic feet.
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A. Holland Forbes
Fairfield
Aero Club of America
North Adams
Mass
Bolton
Boston
Heis
Forbes
Randall
Hoosac Mountains
Forbes Hame
Clarence B. Harmon
New York
Harmon
Indianapolis
Labrador
Thieves CRAWLED Over Transom in Taylor Building
Thieves entered Stevens & Smith office in room 46 between 6 and 10 PM by climbing over a transom left partly open. They rifled drawers but found nothing missing. Boston Storage and Loan Co. room 49 also entered, a pocket knife stolen, total take minimal. Detective notes point to a likely suspect, to be dealt with later.
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Taylor
Stevens & Smith
Percy Anderson
Ana
School Boy's Body Found in Quinnebaug River
Wauregan Conn May 8 the body of Frank Cussom five son of Adelard and Mrs Cussom was found in the Quinnebaug river after hours of searching. He failed to return from primary school yesterday afternoon a search began but was abandoned last night the search renewed this morning located him at the river bank where he had gone to cut willows and fell in.
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United Press
Wauregan
Conn
Frank Cussom
Adelard Cussom
Quinnebaug
Highway Robbers Bound Over In Police Court
Four men charged with highway robbery were bound over to the next term of the Superior court under $2,000 bonds each. James Dougherty and Frank Shellman of Providence and Stephen Crowley and Frank Mc Govern of New Haven were arrested and held as suspects in the recent robbery case.
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United Press
New Haven
James Dougherty
Frank Shellman
Providence
Stephen Crowley
Frank McGovern
Superior Court
Thanks to neighbors for support after bereavement
Patrick J. Oilban expresses heartfelt thanks to many kind neighbors for acts of kindness and floral tributes during the recent illness and in memory of his beloved wife.
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Isa
Patrick J. Oilban
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