Big herd of cattle perish in Redding fire
Special to The Farmer from Redding May 14 a fire at Albert Williams Lone Town district destroyed all buildings except the dwelling house and killed about 45 cattle including 38 Holsteins valued with milk selling plans. Loss about 7000 with $1500 insured on buildings and $90 on cattle. Neighbors fought flames but could not save stock or structures. Williams considers rebuilding or relocating.
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Redding
Albert Williams
Aaron Treadwell
Lonetown
Williams
Turing
George Williams
Wiliams
Wien
Williame Feck
Bella
53 Percent Of Charity Money To Pay Expenses
Chicago May 14 About 52 percent of the money collected by the Charities is used to pay expenses. Superintendent Eugene T Lies of ton testified that 47.3 percent of the money received was actually paid out in removing distress. He said he received a salary of 5000. The Protestant Episcopal Missionary society reportedly spends millions yearly at a cost of seven percent, while it costs you 53 percent asked Representative Corran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iied
of Legislative Committee
Eugene T. Lies Ofton
Moo Seow Fe
Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society
Corran
Mysterio dives from harbor girders in dramatic plunge
Spectators watched Mysterio, handcuffed and shackled, plunge from the Low Hridee girder into harbor water. He surfaced unharmed aside from a bleeding finger bitten by the restraints, prompting a challenge from Han ey Hardware Co to demonstrate release from a canvas mail patch on stage at Polis New Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mysterio
Polis Newter
Evers
Haney Hardware Co
Polisew Theater
Board report on the year completion submitted soon
The Board of Contract and Supply’s Dest Year report is complete and will be submitted to the council within a day. Mayor Wilson said he saw a draft of the report when it completes and that it was ready for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Contract and Supply
Qnay
Wilson
Appropriations Committee Frowns On Five Million Highways Bond
Hartford May 14 The Appropriations committee rejected the five million dollar highway bond issue with a unanimous vote against it though a minority report may be signed by Senator McNeil. The session also approved armory site purchases and maintenance funding for Troop B at West Hartford and other towns, and set fifty thousand dollars for a state farm for inebriates. The committee expects opposition to armory bills and notes possible Manchester amendments. An informal Education panel stance on a Waterbury normal school is noted with possible changes ahead.
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Hartford
Appropriations Committee
McNeil
Waterbury
New Haven
Middletown
Bristol
West Hartforst
SA No
Manchester
Frolich
Freight Strikers Seek Settlement as Logjam Persists
Bridgeport freight handlers strike on the New Haven line amid fears of wider spread. About 125 men walk off, with 50 positions filled from other posts. Warehouses locked, patrols increased, and shippers holding back nonessential consignments. Officials say wage demands exceed regional norms, while many workers may return by tonight.
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Bridgeport
Ims
New Haven
Whiting Street
Water Street
Boston
Highest military officials called in Mossman trial
The highest military officials will testify for Capt. Albert Mossman in the $15,000 suit filed by Horace M. Gray in superior court. Adjutant General George M. Cole Inspector General Edward Schulze and ex Colonel Gilbert L. Fitch are expected witnesses as Gray's side puts evidence forward.
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Albert Mossman
6Th Co
Norwalk
Horace M. Gray
Greene
George M. Cole
Hartford
Edward Schulze
Gilbert L. Fitch
Stamford
Mossman
Gray
6Th Company
von Fabria
Judson
Capt Mossman
Militancy and Women’s Vote Face Public Backlash
Resumed Bow Street hearing on suffragette leaders for property act crimes reveals militant tactics damaging the women’s cause. Testimony notes mail disruptions, newspaper control, and a bankruptcy order against Frederick Pethick Lawrence. Outside, a crowd confronted police as Arson squad damages The Highlands and bombs found on a train between Kingston and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iondon
Bow Street
Harriet Rebecca Kerr
Agnes Lake
Rachel Barrett
Beatrice Saunders
Annie Kennedy
Laura Lennox
Clayton
Flora Drummond
Post Office
Militant Society
Emmeline Pankhurst
Frederick Pethick Lawrence
Militant
Suffragette Society
Director ‘of Public Prosecutions
Lawrence
Old Bailey
Highlands
Sand Gate
Sea
Folkestone
English Channel
Reginald McKenna
Kingston
Thames and London
Waterloo
Harrison Street extension faces council clash
Opposition to the Harrison street extension is expected at the Common Council meeting tonight. Warren property owners will be represented to fight the street opening, while I. T. Banks, project father, leads supporters ready to push the plan amid anticipated debate and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Street
Common Council
Warren
I. T. Banks
County meeting plots plan to condemn Hall Home for court house
Fairfield county lawmakers meet in Hartford to form a committee of county commissioners and local bar to pursue condemnation of the Hall Home on Goldennine street Bridgeport for a county court house expansion. Justice Wheeler urges action citing inadequate facilities and growing court work. A State attorney supports the plan and a county tax of 1.15 mills funds current expenses.
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Corres
Hartford
Fairfield County
Capitol
Hall
Goldennine Street
Bridgeport
George W. Wheeler
Justice Wheeler
Samuel H. Wheeler
Stiles Judson
Spottswood
Thomas M. Stocking
Reading
George F. Sherwood
Weston
J. Arthur Sherwood
Easton
Grange
State Board of Agriculture
Sherwood
Government Wins In Anti Trust Action
Oklahoma City May 14 government wins first Sherman anti trust prosecution. Hunter Milling Company Wellington Kansas Blackwell Mill and Elevator Company Blackwell Okla and Frank Foltz Blackwell Company charged with restraint of trade. Verdict returned in Western District of Oklahoma Federal Court. Judge Cotteral to sentence May 24. Corporations face up to 5000 dollar penalties Foltz up to 5000 dollars or imprisonment up to one year or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Hunter Milling Company
Wellington
Kansas
Blackwell Mill and Elevator Company
Blackwell, Okio
Frank Foltz
Blackwell Company
Defendan
Federal Court of the
Western District of Oklahoma
J. H. Cotteral
Foltz
Work of oiling streets begun in Bridgeport
The Standard Oil Company of New York began oiling Bridgeport streets this morning using trucks to spray Connecticut avenue and Newfield avenue on the east side of Yellow Mill Pond. The $25,475.84 contract covers eastern streets first, then the west end. Officials expect the oil to soak in and create a dustless road within a few days, needing little maintenance until late summer.
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Bridgeport
Standard Oil Company
Connecticut Avenue
Newfield Avenue
Yellow Mill Pond
Standard Oil Company of
New York
Director Courtade Laid Up With Grip
Director of Public Works Jacob Courtade is confined to his Noble avenue home with a grip attack. The illness is slight but will keep him home for a couple of days, delaying routine duties.
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Jacob
Courtade
Noble Avenue
Senate Passes Compensation Bill By Unanimous Vote
Hartford May 14 The Workmen s Compensation bill passed the Senate 22 to 0 with 33 members present and no votes against. Senator McDonough led the debate, reviewing sections and citing comparisons with other states. Amendments mostly failed, one aimed at clarifying employer notice of injuries. Absentees were Senators Newman and Foster. The bill moves to the House.
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Senate
Hartford
McDonough
Benatore Newman
Foster
House
Prison Sentences In Local Court Action
Burton L. Ingalls received a sentence of one to three years in state prison after admitting a series of bad checks. Other defendants include Daniel Arnett, three to five years for assault on a seven year old. William Ferris Jr. one year for improper relations. Frank Baker one year for burglary. George Favreau four months with suspended judgment for a school shooting. Leroy Stealy one year for burglary. and Louis Kartofesl one year for stealing $800 from Adams Express Co while employed there.
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Burton L. Ingalls
Heed
Criminal Superior Court
Ingalls
Westport
Daniel Arnett
George Favreau
Trumbull
Long Hull
Favreau
Leroy Stealy
Stamford
Louis Kartofesl
Adams Express Co
Carriage Maker Charles Gamarcke Found Dead in Lodgings
The body of Charles Gamarcke, a longtime city resident and former carriage maker, was found in bed at his lodgings 59 State Street. Thought to have died of natural causes likely heart failure, with autopsy not ordered. Body moved to Cullinan & Mailing morgue awaiting claimant or burial. Helen Sheehan, who attempted self harm at a Main Street hotel, is greatly improved at St Vincent's Hospital and expected to recover absent complications.
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Charles Gamarcke
State St
Gamarcke
Lakeview
Helen Sheehan
Main Street
St. Vincent's
Bridgeport Delegation Attends Utilities Hearing on Railroad Electrification
Bridgeport officials including Alderman Walker and attorney Alfred H. Terry attended a Public Utilities Commission hearing today on a New Haven road electrification petition. The plan would extend equipment over city and private properties along the tracks. City and engineer-suggested modifications were discussed, with Bridgeport generally favoring permission under changes.
Steinert Seeks Protection From German Laws
Emil Steinert of Berlin asks for protection under Germany's citizens' law book alleging oppression by authorities. He says he is an American citizen stranded in Germany, unable to return home. The case. sent to Naturalization Clerk M J Fiansgay for a possible appeal to the Secretary of State Brann for aid.
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Germany
Court of Common ‘Pleas
Emil Steinert
Berlin
Steinert
Jey
M. J. Fiansgay
Secretary of State
Brann
Electric Light Co Ready to Lay Fairfield Ave Paving
The United Illuminating Co informed Mayor W son that electric grit and power conduits for Fairfield avenue from Park Avenue to the railroad are ready for delivery and will be laid by week’s end. Work on the paving will start Monday or Tuesday and progress toward completion to enable wood block pavement repairs soon. Trovey cars will be diverted to State street until paving advances allow re-routing and to ease conditions for workers and residents along Fairfield avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Dluminating Company
W'son
Heven
Tila
Fairfield Avenue
Park Avdénue
Fairfield Ave
Stratford
Fairfield
Southport
State Street
Mo Avenue
Falfoll Avenue
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Lou FP
L. B. Nickerson
New England
Jin
Harry R. Sherwood
Horace Gray
Edward C. Nash
Capt. Mossman
Harrison ST
Big Court House
Grip
Foster and Newman
L. Ingalls
Reed
Bridgeporters
Utilities
Commission On Railroad
Electric Light CO
Tolay Fairfield
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