Marriages and deaths noted in Easton area dates May 16 1909
The item lists marriages and deaths in Easton and nearby, including May Baker of New London daughter of Mr Chas Win Stratford marrying a Reed and a widow of Frederick Noe d indicating funeral rites at St Michael's church and cemetery. It records names, dates and locations tied to May 16 17 1909.
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Jams
Easton
May
Baker
New London
Chas
Stratford
John J
Bessie
Reed
E Charles
St Michael's
Frederick
St. Michaels
M. Tm
French Refusing Alms Stabbed on Main Street
George French of 285 Ogden Street was stabbed in the leg and abdomen after refusing to give a stranger money near Crane Bros on Main Street. He was treated at St Vincent's Hospital and is expected to recover. The attack occurred Saturday night as per emergency officials.
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George French
Ogden Street
French
Crane Bros
Main Street
Schmidt's
Fairfield Avenue
St Vincent’s Hospital
Fence dispute leaves two dead in Richmond area
A fatal confrontation over a boundary line between the farms of Alexander Meek and Frank Meek occurred near Richmond. Details are sparse as the incident is under investigation by local authorities and federal reporters.
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Richmond
United Press
Alexander Meek
Frank
Porto Ricans to See Taft at Chicago Convention
Porto Ricans plan to seek a liberal rule for the islands and expect a personal audience with President Taft after arriving in Washington from New York via Caracas.
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Taft
United Press
New York
Gates
Chicago
Caracas
Washington
Soin
Supreme Court Bostons Law Found Constitutional
The Supreme Court today upheld Boston’s law regulating building chains as constitutional. Francis C. Welch had challenged the Boston Board of Public Works to permit a higher building standard than the preset limit, but the court affirmed the city ordinance and its exercise of public power.
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Supreme Court
Boston
United Press
Washington
United States
Constitution
Sasacanetts
Cass Waas
Francis C. Welch
Boston Board of Public Works
Hains to Sing Sing Tomorrow
Long Island City May 17 Captain Peter C Hains will be taken to Sing Sing tomorrow to serve his sentence. When seen in his cell this afternoon he said he was satisfied with the sentence and would pay the penalty. He added that his only regret is it has cost his father his fortune and that his children were with his father.
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United Press
Long Island City
Peter C. Hains
Hains
Ria
Violent speeches by strikers spark clashes in Paris session
Special from United Press reports violent rhetoric by strikers claiming the life of workers and a call to escalate action. The union federation's stance on a general strike remains unsettled as Paris endures ongoing guard and disrupted telegraphic links with the provinces.
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M United Press
Federation of Labor
Paris
Othkrs
Harbor Lines Hearing Before Council Tonight
The harbor lines dispute dominates the council agenda as the hearing proceeds tonight. The plan to align a new line with the railroad has been dropped, with the harbor committee seeking authority to draft a new layout. Public opinion has influenced delays, and most harbor interests plan to oppose the discontinuance except for the railroad benefiting from the change.
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Common Council
Harbor
Biggie
Taxation Reform in Connecticut and Corporate Excess
A legislative report analyzes taxation in Connecticut, detailing the shift to separate state and local revenue, proposals to reimpose taxes on corporate excess, and how valuing a corporation as a unit could broaden tax bases. It cites figures on stock values and assesses the Connecticut method including the chose in action tax.
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Massachusetts
New England
Connecticut
Fiztésel
French Cure for Anarchy and Naval Inefficiency Debate
Paris May 17 Nationalist deputy Puglesi Conti proposes dissolving the Chamber at the next session as the likely remedy for an anarchistic wave. Senate session tomorrow will discuss charges of naval inefficiency and incompetence amid a chaotic economic notice. A market ad promotes a special fish dinner featuring "Dicater mackerel" with a rate and location in Hayes Market.
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United Press
Paris
Puglesi Conti
Chamber For Deputies
Phould
Chamber
Senate
Uncle Jim to Take Boy Home in Mansfield Tale
James Gilson of Mansfield Massachusetts arrived and claimed he is the uncle of Elmer Gilson an 18 year old runaway. Elmer told a tale of coming from New York and homeless days, prompting police to search relatives. The uncle will take the boy home. Mrs H Willard Fleck provided clothing for Elmer.
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James Gilson
Mansfield
Maas
Elmer Gilson
New York
David Flanagen
Jones Avenue
Massachusetts
Will
Captain Hains Sentenced to Sing Sing Prison
Captain Hains received eight to sixteen years hard labor at Sing Sing after conviction. The judge stated the sentence was based on evidence and the court’s duty. Post‑sentencing, Hains was moved toward transfer to the state penitentiary while appeals and legal maneuvers to obtain bail or a certificate of reasonable doubt were discussed by his lawyers.
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Sing Sing
Hains
Long Island
McIntyre
Garretson
State
Sher- Harvey
Supreme Court
Deaths and Funerals Local notices record multiple wakes
Ellen wife of John ekated survives by husband one son and one daughter May Murphy Annie widow of Frederick Robert dies at home 62 aew avenue Saturday afternoon. Catherine daughter of Patrick and Catherine Kelley mass at Sacred Heart. Mrs James Hyland widow of James Hyland remembered as employee of UMC Co. Survived by son James Jr daughter Nellie nun and daughter Mrs Murray. Interments at St Michael's cemetery.
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Ellen
John
George
Eeee
May Murphy- Annie
Frederick Robertson
Aew Avenue
Harris
Horace Street
St. George
Catherine
Patrick
Catherine Kelley
Hanover Street
Sacred Heart Church
Ey Matthew Judge
Joseph T. Picker
T. R Sweeney
W. H. Murray
Ogden Street
St Charles’ Church
John ©. Callahan
Catherine Ream
Utica
Jerusalem
Michael
John Mulloy
James Hyland
Wiliam H. Murray,Jr
James Tierney
Michael London
St. Michael's Cemetery
U. M. C Co
Murray
Joseph Strickfuss
James, Jr
Nellie
Farm Hands Strike for Higher Wages in Perpegean
May 17 in Perpegean France farm hands began a general strike demanding higher wages. In Bahothi villagers surrounded homes of landowners and prevented them from leaving for their farms as part of the action.
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United Press
Perpegean
France
Bahothi
Turner hit by wood block at Bridgeport plant
Thomas Turner, 19, a Bridgeport Vehicle Co. employee, was struck in the head this morning by a large wood block hurled from a buzzing saw. He was knocked unconscious, bled from a scalp gash, treated by an ambulance surgeon, and sent home to 20 Lenox Avenue. William Williams, a private watchman, joyfully reports the birth of his 21 pound daughter.
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Thomas Turner
Bridgeport Vehicle Co
Krause
Turner
Bis
Lenox Avenue
William Williams
Joy Riders Put Court House Elevator Out Of Commission
Some person or persons attempted a joy ride on the elevator in the County Court house on Golden Hill street while the janitor was out. The car ran with full power and stuck fast to the foot rail. Repairs will take three or four days. Elevator conductor Peter Dierich is on vacation.
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County Court House
Golden Hill Street
Peter Dierich
Prominent Stamford Man Gets Decree
Gilbert T Smith of Stamford obtained a divorce from his wife Oliver in Stamford Superior Court. Judge Edward J. Curtis approved the divorce by committee after hearings before Judge John J. Keeler. The corespondent named was George Delage of Stamford. Oliver married Gilbert in 1908 and alleged infidelities occurred on January 10 13 14 15 and March 7. The defendant offered no testimony. Attorney Homer represented the plaintiff.
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Wise
Edward J. Curtis
Civi Superior Court
Gilbert T Smith
Stamford
Oliver
Smith
John J. Keeler
George
Stamford Delage
Gilbert Briso Bramforn
Ag Loken
Homer
The
Plaintiee
Locust Plague Ravages 3 Million Acres in Taskend District
Odessa May 17 A vast swarm of locusts devastates over three million acres of rich wheat lands in Taskend district. Farmers send urgent government appeals for aid as authorities consider relief measures.
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Odessa
Russia
Taskend
Son Kills Father Then Shoots Wife in Quarrel
St. Louis on May 17 August Poos was shot dead by his son Richard, 19, during a quarrel sparked by the elder man accusing his wife Lena of unfaithfulness. After fatally wounding his father, the son pursued Lena to the yard and shot her three times. she is reported dying at a local hospital.
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United Press
St. Louis
Poos
Richard
Pops
Lena
Gald
Missing Girl's Body Found in Licking River
United Press reports Newark Ohio May 17 as authorities say the body of six year old Johnnie Altmyer, who vanished Friday, was recovered from the Licking River. Investigators describe the discovery as the missing child case closing with an established fate.
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United Press
Newark
Johnnie Altmyer
Licking River
Broughton Brandenburg remanded to Tombs after arraignment
New York May 17 Broughton Brandenburg, brought back from San Francisco to stand trial for grand larceny in a case involving an item alleged to be written by former President Grover Cleveland during the last campaign, was remanded to the Tombs prison to await trial after arraignment before Justice Fitzgerald in the Supreme Court.
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United Press
New York
Broughton Brandenburg
San Francisco
Grover Cleveland
Tombs Prison
Fitegerald
Supreme Court
Farmer Succeeds in Death by Own Action Plans
Special from United Press Ansonia May Maytee Re Hineman a farmer shot himself at 10 30 am resting the gun on hay rigging and using a carved stick to trigger it His left side was badly wounded He was found by a wife and daughter in West Haven who survive him No reason is known for the deed.
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United Press
Ansonia
Re Hineman
Suraine Che
West Haven
Van Cleve Likely To Continue Prosecution Campaign
New York May 17 The re election of James W Van Cleve of St Louis appears likely as the fourteenth annual National Association of Manufacturers convention opens at Waldorf Astoria The event centers on his campaign against anti injunction legislation and plans to set up a perpetual tariff commission.
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United Press
New York
James W. van Cleve
St. Louis
National Association of Manufacturers
Waldorf- Astoria
Mayor and Wife to Visit the President
Mayor Lee and Mrs Lee plan a two day trip to Washington to meet President Taft and welcome delegates to the National Slavonic Society convention opening next Monday. Acting mayor Clifford B Wilson will lead the Common Council until the mayor's return.
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Lee
National Slavonic Society
Clifford B. Wilson
Common Council
Washington
Taft
Fire two shots but aim bad in Willimantic case
May 17. Com monecco Rogers, 24, arraigned in police court charged with assault with attempt to kill and bound over to superior court on $766 bond. Victim Antonio Reyello of Worcester, Mass., fined $25 and costs for carrying concealed weapons. Rogers denied shooting. Revello fired shots. A revolver was found on Revello after search. Estate of late Oscar E Schroeder claims totaling 2757.40 allowed. 850 disallowed including Kleinberger 225 and Dalgaard 625. Insufficient funds to satisfy all claims. dividends uncertain.
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United Press
Willimantic
Commonecco Rogers
Antonio Reyello
Wo Cester
Mass
Costa
Rogers
Revello
Alexander J. DcLaney
Plumyey
T. H. Devitt
Oscar E Schroeder
Unk
Jacob Kleinberger
Auge Dalgaard
Six Skirt Styles Offered for One Dollar Each
A newspaper notice promotes woolen skirts at $1 each in six styles. Fabrics include serges mohairs fancy mixed fabrics and all woolens except voiles with all colors except white. Skirts will be made to measure and finished for immediate delivery during the limited offer.
Handcrafted couch hammocks for indoors and lawn use
Advertises durable couch hammocks in white and green or red with wind shields, priced from 7.50 to 10 dollars, plus Navajo and Jacquard designs. Describes frame, duck coverings, wind shield, and rope hardware. Also lists lawn swings for two to four people and prices from 3.50 to 12 dollars.
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U.S
Police badge fracas ends with no charges filed
Officers debunk a badge swindle tale at Water and Union streets as John L. James and William Halleck claim and counter claim over a police shield. Superintendent Birmingham confirms neither man posed as an officer and both are released. Market notes show Erie issues slipping after midday as prices drift lower on weak trading.
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Beamer
Jacques’ Salloon
Water
Union
John L. James
James
William Hallock
Birmingham
Halleck
Ash Creek
Nash
Black Rock
Wall Street Today Opens With Mixed Market Activity
New York May 17 stock market opens with moderate activity and a generally steady tone. Early trading shows some issues dipping while others rise, Union Pacific gaining after a brief dip, Goulds improving, and General Bisdric advancing over two points. Bond activity remains firm and noon sees room trading turning more confident on the bear side.
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United Press
New York
Union Pacific
Gould
London
General Bisdric
Officer Lush Assigned to Permanent Beat at Washington Park
The police commission voted Saturday night to assign Officer Charles Lush to Washington Park and its immediate vicinity. The park, a popular East Bridgeport gathering spot in summers, has seen tree and grass damage and rule violations from crowds. Lush, one of the oldest patrol members, will help enforce order in the densely populated East Side area.
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Police Commission
Charles Lush
Washington Park
East Bridgeport
Lush
Burglar Fleeing Store Sparks Gunfire After Theft
Louis Bob of 3 Wheeler Avenue awoke to a burglar in his bedroom, the suspect fled to the grocery store where Bob fired twice with a blank-loaded shotgun. The cash register was broken and $123 in bills were taken. police notified.
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Louis Bob
Wheeler Avenue
Bon
Ben
Morse Appeal Seeks Bail Pending Charles Morse Appeal
New York May 17 Martin W Litte ton new counsel for Charles Morse the Ice King filed a motion with the United States Court of Appeals requesting bail release during the appeal and a June 20 date for further proceedings.
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United Press
New York
Martin W. Litteton
Charles Morma
Ice King
United States Court of Appeals
Morse
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