Taft urges limits on Porto Rico self rule in vigorous message
President Taft censures the Porto Rican House of Delegates for refusing to pass appropriation bills for the coming year and urges changes to the Foraker act. He argues the island government has too much power and calls for funds to be set by federal authority if no appropriations are made. The message emphasizes educational and commercial gains under American control.
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Congress
United States
Island
United Press
Washington
Porto Rico
House of Delegates
Porto Rican Assembly
Legislative Assembly of
Porto
Phen
House of Dele
Executive Council
Eee
Siouse of Delegates
Epti
Foraker
Legislative Assembly
The
Philippines
Haller House of Delegates
Porto Tico
Porto Riis
MISS FLEMING AND COMPANY ARRIVE FOR POLI STOCK SEASON
Miss Fleming leads the Poli stock troupe preparing for the season opening with Maxine Elliott's Her Own Way. The arrival includes John Ince Jr Rose Tiffany Henry Duggan Patty Allison Tommy Williams J Hammond Daly Jessie Pringle Emile Collins Scott Siggins and other actors as reception cheers the new cast. The first rehearsal is set for tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Elliott
Poli Summer Stock Company
Tigers’ Hall
Poli
Fairfield Avenue
Secola
Alice Fleming
John Ince, Jr
Rose Tiffany
Heavies
Henry Duggan
Patty Allison
Poll’s
Woman Charged With Shoplifting Faces Delusion Claim
In city court Mrs Josephine Nelson charged with shoplifting had her case adjourned to May 12. Her husband C W Nelson testified about her delusions and broke into tears, unable to continue. The court noted she is a confirmed kleptomaniac and that the ribbon she took had no use for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Nelson
C. W. Nelson
Weather Outlook for New Haven May 10
Forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight with clearing Tuesday. A broad trough stretching from the Lake region to Florida brings cloudy conditions with local showers from Ohio to the coast. A high pressure ridge between the Rockies and Mississippi yields cool, pleasant weather in the west and central areas.
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United Press
New Haven
Lake Region
Florida
Ohio
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
City Court Cases Leave Several Theft Probes Open
Paul Wargo faced repeated lumber theft charges from West End Lumber Co and was fined $7 plus costs after an earlier arrest for the same crime. George Bush and John Tenbrook saw their theft cases continued to May 11. Rosie Smulker paid $50 and costs for operating a house of ill fame. Tessie Blum and Minnie Blum each posted bond of $15 as part of the ongoing proceedings.
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Paul Wargo
West End Lumber Company
George Bush
John Tenbrook
Rosie Smulker
Ul Fame
Tessie Ie Blum
Minnie Blum
Knights of Columbus Meet to Choose State Deputy
The Knights of Columbus will convene at the Stratfield ball room with 170 delegates from state councils. The focus is the contest for State deputy between James J. Kennedy of New Haven and Martin J. Cunningham of Danbury, with three national delegates to be chosen and leaders including George T. Kelly, Mayor Daniel P. Dunn, and John Callahan. Delegates will attend high mass at St Augustine's church before the plenary session and a grand ball at Eagles' hall tonight.
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J. J. Kennedy
New Haven
Martin J. Cunningham
Danbury
Stratfield
Knights of Columbus
James J. Kennedy
Mobile
Alabama
Connecticut
George T. Kelly
Daniel P. Dunn
Willimantic
John Callahan
Hartford
Dunn
General Assembly
Kie E Mayer Dunnie
Democratic Party
St. Augustine's Church
Kennedy
Lee
Eagles’ Hall
Order
Weidenhammer
D. C. Quilty
Henry Lee
Chapman
Bull's Head
Hennessey Beaten By Supposed Friends
Hugh Devaney and James Whalen were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the assault and robbery of Michael Hennessey. Hennessey was found badly beaten with broken ribs on Water Street near McElroy storehouse and taken to St. Vincent's hospital. He alleged men with him asked for funds to buy liquor before the beating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Devaney
James Whalen
Michael Hennessey
McElroy
Water Street
Ryan
Hennessey
St. Vincent's Hospital
Death comes to husband riding beside wife in carriage
Napoleon Dureau died suddenly after noon while riding beside his wife in a carriage near Colebrook Connecticut. The elder man residing with his wife and son at 939 Broad street Hartford left to view land near Sandisfield Massachusetts when the horse became fatigued and he died of heart failure. Survived by wife, son, a married daughter, burial arrangements by Hawley Wilmot Reynolds.
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Napoleon Dureau
Clifford Dureau
Dne Company
Colebrook
Conn
Broad Street
W. H. Nichols
Black Rock
Nichols
Sandisfield
Mass
Boy Who Poisoned Fancy Cattle Is Committed
Thomas Doolin twelve year old of Alice Street was found guilty by a Common Pleas jury on six counts for poisoning two horses and four cows on H Mertens Greenman’s Newtown farm. He is sent to the Connecticut School for Boys in Meriden until age twenty one. Greenman, son of H F Greenman Warner Brothers Co superintendent, employed Doolin and raised prize stock. Two cows died and a horse died, others left in poor condition. Doolin was angered after a prior reprimand from his employer.
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Thomas Doolin
Alice Street
H. Mertens Greenman
New Town
Common Pleas Court
Connecticut School For
Meriden
Greenman
H. F. Greenman
Warner Brothers Co
Young Greenman
Newtown
Young Doolan
Doolan
Local Lawyer Engaged in Surprise Ring Proposal in New York
Attorney Israel J. Cohn of this city caused a stir at a dinner party at Mrs. Bernard Rotenberg’s residence when he slipped a diamond ring on the finger of a young woman, announcing their engagement to Miss Sarah H. Rich sister of the hostess. The engagement reception is set for Sunday May 30 at Mrs. Rotenberg’s home.
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Israel J. Cohn
Bernard Rotenberg
West 161St Street
New York
Sarah H. Rich
Cohn
Attorney Cohn
Hebrew Sick Benefit Society
Corinthian Lodge
Bridgeport High School
Yale Law School
Bartlett, Keeler & Cohn
Franklin Building
Miss Iselin Weds Austrian Count This Afternoon
Miss Nora Iselin daughter of C. Oliver Iselin will wed Count Colloredo Mansfield of Austria at the bride’s uncle Columbus O’Donnell Iselin residence in New York. The ceremony by Mer Lavelle will take place in a drawing room adorned with spring flowers and a temporary altar. Best man will be Count Rudolphe Colloredo Mansfield. ushers include Prince Winde Graetz and C. Oliver Iselin Sr. A reception follows and the couple will sail for Rome after their honeymoon.
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United
New York
Nora Iselin
C. Oliver Iselin
Colloredo Mansfield
Austria
Columbus O'Donnell Iselin
Mer. Lavelle
St. Patrick's Prces
Count Rudolphe Colloredo Mansfield
Prince Winde-Graetz
Washington
Rome
Saloon Thieves Steal Cash at Donovan's on Fairfield
Thieves broke into John T. Donovan's saloon at 166 Fairfield Avenue last night by forcing a rear entrance. They took about 320 dollars, cigars, and liquor.
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John T. Donovan
Fairfield Avenue
Funeral of Agnes Scott Girl Ends in Tragedy by Poison
Agnes Scott 18, who had been boarding with Mrs. Nelson at 1039 Hancock Avenue, died after drinking carbolic acid. Her funeral was held at 2:30 PM at the Duncan home and Rev. G C Sauer led services at Mountain Grove cemetery. The causes remain unclear though reports link despondency over attention from a young man, which relatives deny. The Duncan family bears funeral expenses. sister Annie is 14.
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Agnes Scott
Herman Nelson
Hancock Avenue
Rourke & Rourke
Nelson
John Duncan
Scott
Agnes
Annie
New York
Duncan
Mrs. Nelson
William Scott
Fines Imposed After Raid On Local Saloons
Oresto Piccioli and Ridolfi connected to a raid at 245 Middle St and 121 Congress St. Piccioli discharged while Ridolfi fined 75 dollars and costs. several frequenters faced varying fines. Angelo Stavolo also arraigned for liquor sales with two frequenters. cases continued to May 13 with bonds posted.
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Oresto Piccioli
Middle St
Fortunato Ridolfi
Congress Street
Piccioli
Ridolfi
Charles Reilly
John F. Weston
John Mead
Denis Keleher
John Lahey
Thomas Brennan
Thomas Cahill
Timothy Moran
Ridolfi l
Angelo Stavolo
Hallet Street
Flying Squadron
Dan Sullivan
M. Gaffney
Milk peddler badly hurt by wire in West Haven
New Haven May 10 A farmer milk peddler Fred Alspaugh of Denham Hill was fatally injured after tripping on a taut wire and falling onto a broken milk bottle cutting four arteries in his right arm. He lies in critical condition at a local hospital.
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United Press
New Haven
West Haven
Fred Alspaugh
Denham Hill
Boyle and wife jailed in Whitla kidnapping case
Mercer Pa May 10 James H Boyle received life imprisonment for kidnapping Billy Whitla. His wife Helen Boyle was sentenced to 25 years for aiding and abetting. A $5000 fine and prosecution costs were imposed on Mrs Boyle. Both prisoners were found guilty after a trial with judge Williams stressing severe punishment for kidnapping.
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United Press
Mercer
James H. Boyle
Helen
Billy Whitla
Boyle
Miller
James Boyle
Bill Whitla
Master Plumbers to Convene Here for Connecticut Association Meet
About 175 members of the Connecticut Master Plumbers Association are expected at the annual convention on Wednesday. President George D. Scofield will open the session at the Stratfield ballroom, with Mayor Lee delivering a welcome. A. M. Brown of the local association presides, 2:30 p.m. banquet follows with speakers Mayor Lee, Health Officer Bee Hill, Health Officer McLellan, Postmaster id, Rev. F. A. Dalingham, and Inspector Daniel B. Rowland. Senator M. W. Manwaring serves as treasurer of the state organization. John Treland of Norwich is secretary. R. T. Rock chairs the entertainment committee. Delegates will inspect the Elks during their stay.
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Connecticut Master Plumbers’ Association
Stratfield
George D. Scofield
Master Plumbers’ Association
Lee
Dent A. M. Brown
Pee Oyeing
Bee E. Hill
McLellan
F. A. Dalingham
Daniel B. Rowland
Wanted paper hangers and carpenters in city listings
Classified notices show multiple help wanted ads for paper hangers ten first class carpenters and a bookkeeper and stenographer. Also sales offers for stoves lots and animals plus a dog lost notice and various sales from local merchants and service providers in Bridgeport area.
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A. H. Senior
Bethel, Conn
Risto
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Arctic
East Main
Inquire
West
Kleban & Gelman
Wood
Cannon St. Ae
Dener
Wordin
Washington Park
M. E
W.F. Wern
Noble Ave
Mansfield
Meigs
Boston Bull
Brindle and White
C. H. Miller
Sanford Avenue
Singer and Cartridge Shops
Bunnell St
Gilman's
Court Exchange
Fox's
Fairfield Ave
Brad
Main St
Seaview Ave
Park Avenue
Sto. Inquire
William St
Bridgeport Steam Laundry
E. Main St
M. M. Nagel
East Main St. Gills
James J. Sheehan
Mark Nagie
East Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
State St
Pratt
Morton
Everhardt
Smith
Philadelphia
Charles S. Cole
Ff State St
Columbia
Miller Motor Car
Keepee Ave
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