Encampment Opens in Norwalk This Afternoon
Special from United Press South Norwalk May 11 about 500 delegates and as many visitors attended the first session of the Department encampment. Grand Commander Ken Griswold of New Haven delivered the opening address as officers reports were reviewed and committees appointed. Tonight delegates will be entertained at the South Norwalk Methodist Church with remarks by Mayor Francis S Burnell and Judge Taylot. Tomorrow morning will feature officer elections likely to elevate General Cr Havens of New London to grand commander.
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United Press
South Norwalk
Department
Norwalk
Chgren
Francis
Burnell
Taylot
Cr. Havens
New London
Motorist Rides Into Horses At High Speed
Leonard G. Abell a railroad clerk collided with a truck team while riding a motorcycle on Middle Street. He escaped with severe jarring and two deep cuts under the chin after the bike struck a barber shop sign and a brick pavement. He wiped blood, remounted, and planned to seek a doctor. The truck driver did not check on him.
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Leonard G. Abell
Cannon St
Middle Street
Abell
Abell Henry Hanson
Winter Street
Smith Comstock
Water Street
Abeil Born
N. Packeon
Tallor
City Court Passes Fines and Short Jails in Local Cases
Judge Wilder imposed a $25 fine and a 30 day jail term on Joseph balance in pen of some kind. An appeal was filed under a $150 bond. Tenbrook, claiming special officer status, was convicted on unrelated theft charges and faced a continuing case. Louis Mariclccio paid $2 for a boot black stand ordinance violation with no further action. Amelio Riccio received 15 days jail and $5 in costs for assaulting his wife. Carlo Migratti’s case moved to May 15. Peter Frank and Jim Phillips to be tried May 13 for assault. Martin Tepuzek fined $5 and costs for drunkenness and obstructing a patrolman. Thomas Callen held for investigation for accosting young girls in the West End.
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Joseph Balance
John ‘Tenbrook
Ers
George Si Sh
Prof
Bush
John L. Sullivan
Tenbrook
New York
Louis Mariclccio
Saturda
Amelio Riccio
Theresa
Thomas Callen
West End
Deaths and Funerals in a City District
Funeral services for Ada C Hart were held at 3 pm from 220 Mountain Grove Street with Rev. Emory Parks officiating. Remains were sent to Holyoke Mass for burial on today’s 10:44 train. Also today, the funeral of Bridget Flanagan, widow of Thomas McGarry, was held from 48 Main Street and St Thomas Church, with interment at St Thomas Cemetery in Fairfield. Thomas Walden, once coachman for Tom Thumb, was buried after services at Rourke & Rourke parlors. interment at Mountain Grove cemetery. An auction sale at Variety Auction House 157 John St will feature pottery, furniture, gas ranges, and more, starting May 12 at 1:30 pm.
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Fred S. Hart
Mountain Grove Street
Emory Parks
Grace M. E Church
Holyoke
Bridget Flanagan
Thomas McGarry
Edward Russell
Main Street
Southport
St. Thomas’ Church
Joseph Desaulniers
Edward
William
James Flanagan
John Russell
St. Thomas’ Cemetery
Fairfield
Thomas Walden
Tom Thumb
Rourke & Rourke
Frederick Ih
An Walren
Alf Stevenson
Harral Avenue
Mountain Grove
John St
Broad
A. Elwood & Son, Inc
Fate of Captain Hains in Hands of Jury
Special from United Press reports Captain Peter C. Hains on trial for three weeks for the murder of William E. Annis. Jury to decide after Judge Garretson's charge on insanity and the standards for a verdict of not guilty. If acquitted, Hains may be sent to Matteawan asylum and an ensuing legal battle could push a further federal asylum question.
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United Press
Flushing
L. I
Peter C. Hains
William E. Annis
Gregg
Matteawan
Army Asylum
Washington
Dewitt
Reason
Fire sweeps docks amid million-dollar waterfront loss
A major fire rages along Swanee New York waterfront destroying docks and wharves with losses estimated at one million dollars. The customs house and several buildings have burned. authorities fight the blaze as damage climbs. Fire crews from multiple agencies battle the blaze through the night.
Wall Street Today Mixed Early Trading Weakens Later
The market opened mixed with fractional gains in Union Pacific Reading St Paul and other rail stocks while most prices remained narrow and drifted. By midday Erie issues and Delaware Hudson showed strength, Rock Island rose, and late afternoon trading saw a retreat of earlier selling with readings of firming prices.
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Reading
St. Paul
Erie
Delaware & Hudson
Rock Island Common
Woman's Body Found With Skull Crushed
Laura Register a 25 year old Arlington resident was found killed near the Jewish cemetery outside Providence. The body showed signs of a brutal struggle and felonious assault, with no immediate clue to the killer. Her husband had recently been at home. police say only the coroner can determine details.
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United Press
Providence
Laura Register
Arlington
Stranger Sees Purse Stolen by Lodger at Stillman Street
Mrs Rosa Piura of 638 Stillman street reported this morning that a stranger who had lodged with her overnight disappeared with her pocketbook containing 88 dollars in bills. She saw the man take the purse from a drawer to make change for him.
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Rosa Piura
Stillman Street
Oxford Representative Died In Hartford
Representative C. B. Johnson of Oxford died at Hartford hospital after a week of illness from erysipelas. He had attended the Legislature the previous Tuesday before his condition worsened and died last night. The body was moved to Oxford for the funeral set for Thursday.
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United Press
Hartford
C. B. Johnson
Oxford
Johnson
Housemaid Rider Tacked On To Labor Bill
Bartford May 11 A housemaid amendment to a labor bill was revealed at the capitol. The clause would limit housemaids to ten hours a day and sixty hours a week, requiring a weekly day off. If approved, home employers must provide rest for servants. A hearing tomorrow before the labor committee is expected to draw a large crowd.
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United Press
Bartford
Capitol
Consumers’ League of Connecticut
Committee On Labor
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Lilley
Barnes
Greenwich
Tingier
Rockville
Japan
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Annacsouvitis
Frank W. Cheney
Manchester
Abigail Lovejoy
General Assembly
Boy Struck by Car on Fairfield Avenue
Sammy Hoffler, 14, living at 207 Spruce Street, was hit by a car driven by J W Bullard of 152 Park Place on Fairfield Avenue near Harrison Street. He suffered a scalp wound and bruises, taken to the emergency hospital. Bullard says the boy darted from behind a trolley, while witnesses split on the accounts.
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Bullard
Sammy Hoffler
Spruce Street
J. W. ©. Bullard
Park Place
Fairfield Avenue
Harrison Street
Krause
Mr. Bullard
Criminal Superior Court Opens Session
The Superior Court criminal side opened at 2 o'clock with Judge Silas A. Robinson presiding and a jury. Fifty two prisoners on the docket will plead. Notable cases include Mrs Anna Strong and Dean Rankin of New York City, Rankin a chauffeur who eloped with Strong, causing her arrest. Rankin is out on bail. Strong cannot find bail and fainted during prior City court proceedings. Also charged is John J Harvey of Stamford who mailed obscene matter to President Taft, and plans to represent himself.
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J. McLean Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Anna Strong
Dean Rankin
New York City
Rankin
Big City
Strong
Nikaest
John J. Harvey
Stamford
Taft
Harvey
Curtain Sale Promises Great Savings on 2 3 or 4 Pair Lots
Seventy nine curtain lots go on sale Wednesday morning at below regular prices. Each lot contains 2 to 4 pairs, some slightly soiled but mostly fresh. Prices shown cover entire lots, with many examples across flat muslin Nottingham lace and other fabrics. Includes novelty curtains and extension rods, sash rods, loops, and decorative edgings with marked discounts.
Howland Dry Goods Cos Masons Convene in New Haven
New Haven May 11 At the fifth convention of the Grand Royal Arch Masons several hundred delegates discussed routine matters. Reporters were referred to committees for tomorrow's reports. Officers are to be elected at 4 o'clock with a slate including Charles A. Farnham Eugene A. Hall George R. Murray W J Bissell and Isaac H Baker Jr likely to be chosen.
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United Press
New Haven
Grand Royal Arch Masons
Charles A. Farnham
Collinsville
Eugene A. Hall
George R. Murray
New London
New London, Grand King
W. J. Bissell
Litchfield
Grand Scribe
Isaac H. Baker, Jr
Masonic Hal
Wanted for a Murderous Assault in Framingham
Police seek Jim Phillips and Peter Frank, two Armenians arrested last night, for an atrocious assault at South Framingham three weeks ago that nearly disembowelled the Albanian restaurant proprietor and maimed another man. The culprits, known as Alan and Patro, fled to New York after the attack and arrived in this city two weeks ago. The homicide claim remains in police hands, with the death outcome possibly confirmed.
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Jim Phillips
Peter Frank
South Framingham
Alan
Patro
New York
Four Die in Powder Mill Explosion in Pittsburg
Four persons were killed in a powder mill explosion in Pittsburg early today. Details on the blast and subsequent investigation remained sparse as authorities cordoned off the site and mourners gathered nearby.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Crude Oil Price Cut Follows Red Trend Policy
Cleveland May 11 officials announce another cut in crude oil prices following a red tracetrack policy of last week. The bulletin notes lower end prices as market adjustments continue and signals further reductions may follow in upcoming sessions.
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United Press
Cleveland
Aoaell
Boxing News Roundup From Salem to Boston
Reports from Salem recount Billy Rolfe losing to an Apollo Club fighter after twelve rounds. In Chicago, plans form for new parkstands of iron and steel. In Boston, Bill McKinnon faces Jimmy Gardner in a twelve round bout while Jack and Mike Eivan sail to fight Kyle Whitney on the Pacific coast and seek a return match by August.
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Withy
Bill McKinnon
Jim
Gardner
McKinnon
Roxbury
Jack
Mike Eivan
Pacific Coast
Kyle Whitney
Lance Ree
Eeenere
Eau
Court House Plan Approved for Haven County Bonds
The committee for Haven County approves a new court house plan and financing. The plan authorizes issuing 800000 dollars in 4 percent bonds for 25 years. Bonds start at 20000 dollars and may be retired early at a premium of 212 percent.
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Court House
Mittee
Haven County Court House
New Haven County
Lost satchel and $15 in Holyoke visitor
Thumpout Kodys of Holyoke arrived in the city yesterday and left behind a beige satchel containing money at the saloon street location. This morning he recovered details but the text ends before full restitution or next actions.
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Thumpout Kodys of
Holyoke
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