Keating Reports City Finances Filed in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Auditor Bermawd Keatine presents annual city finance report as Mayor Wilcon Jay releases. The document notes unexpended balances offsetting a roughly $41,000 deficit across departments for the year ending March 11, 1913, with $6,450.74 carried from First district and $23,155.86 from Second district appropriations, leaving small balances in other lines.
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Bridgeport
Cily
Bermawd Keatine
Teport
Wilcon Jay
Ees - Dimtoners
Belnce
New Haven Road Suit Filed Against Hartford Distillery
Hartford May 17 A suit against the Hartford Distillery Co alleges that shipments of grain ware not delivered at their Hartford distillery causing 33 400 damages The plaintiff seeks compensation from the defendant for the alleged breach of contract and delivery failures.
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Hartford
Hartfora Distillery Co
Sabainet
Heer
Ars Hartford
Progressives to Have Good Representation Plan
Progressives arrange strong representation in the House. Chairman Underwood and Progressive Leader Murfock back a plan to secure key committees. The draft list includes Taftite figures and a pushing strategy to advance reform.
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Wrahington
Faittess
Pinsex
Chidrman Underwood
Waynend
Murfock
Funeral notices for Horan and Canaveo in Perth Amboy area
Funeral services are announced for James Horan and Anthony Canaveo. Horan's funeral from 323 Hamilton Street May 1 at 9 00 am, with interment at St Marys and Michael’s cemetery. Canaveo’s funeral from 115 Fifteen Street May 18 at 2 28 pm, with interment at St Marys church and Michael’s cemetery.
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Willes
Hemilton Mreet
Monia
St. Mary's Church
At Michael's
Canavar
Perth
Ambos
Anthony
Tax Increase Proposed on Oyster Bed Franchises
Special to The Farmer Hartford May 17 The House offers an act to raise taxes on shell fish grounds proposed by Representative Evarts of Milford. It requires owners or lessees to annually file sworn statements of shell fish values by November 1 with the shell fisheries clerk, with penalties up to five hundred dollars for noncompliance. The Shell Fishe Commission would assess value by February for May payments, and enforce records with appeals available.
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Hartford
House
Evarts
Milford
Ryce
West Hartford
Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Clerk of Shell Fisheries
Shell Fish Commission
Cleris of
Shell Fakories
Shell Fists Commission
Shell Fish
Emma
Emang
Bea
Cannibals Rampant in New Hebrides
Sydney May 17 cannibalism in its worst form exists among natives of the New Hebrides Islands in the South Pacific Rev Thomas Gillan told the Presbyterian Assembly of New South Wales. He said human flesh is looked upon as food and tribes routinely hold unrestrained “banquets” as authorities fail to stop them.
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Sydney
N.sws
New Hebrides Islands
South Pacific
Thomas Gillan
Presbyterian Assembly of
New South Wanles
Steamer Georgia Disabled. Passengers Sent by Train
New London May 11 The steamer Georgia bound from New York to Providence arrived early today disabled. Two hundred passengers were sent to their destination by train. Tugs Spartan and Sachem towed the Georgia into port for Providence.
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New London
Georgia
New York
Providence
Spartan
Sachem
Georsta
Bath Nears: Butcher Survives Epileptic Shock
A man identified as Bath nearly died after suffering an epileptic seizure while walking along Bath and Pembroke Street yesterday afternoon. He was reported to a neighbor this morning and was transported by city ambulance after treatment by the on duty physician.
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Pembroke Strest
Neil appeals Stamford probate ruling over Hugh Neill estate
Papers filed in the superior court show Harry J. Neil of New Rochelle appealing a Stamford probate court decision on the estate of Hugh Neill. The filing notes Mary Neill, a grandson of the testator, is involved in the dispute. Additional notices list employment ads for machinists, a screw machine operator, and an expert stenographer seeking work with references to Mr. Davis of the College Hero.
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Harry Neil
Stamford
Harry J. Neil
New Rochellm
X. Me
Hugh Neill
Marry Neill Ie
Mr. Davis
College Hero
Champion Travers Aims To Add Trophy For Third Time
Metropolitan golfers are excited as Champion Travers competes for the trophy again. The club’s emblem, a splendid golf emblem, symbolizes the event. Donor Denial Chauncey requires that a player win it three times for the club. if so, the trophy remains with the club.
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Travers
Pe Montaigh
N. J
Champien
Hhis
Chauncey
Arizona Alien Land Bill Faces Webb Bill Confusion
Washington report notes Arizona's alien land bill lacks the teeth of the Webb bill, complicating Japan talks. It mentions potential Mexican landowner protests and California reactions, while London papers speculate on allied sympathy and the risk of U.S.-Japan conflict if treaties are pressed.
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Arizona
Washington
Arisona
Japan
Jepensse
California
Mexicas
Japanese Decay Irresponsible Talk of War
Tokio May 17 mass meeting held by a mixed business and educational group condemned irresponsible war talk. Speakers urged equal treatment for Japanese, denounced white aggression toward colored races, and protested anti alien land ownership clauses. Resolutions called for equal rights for Japanese in America to preserve prestige and lasting peace.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
United States
Pall Mall Gasette
California
Japan
Tokio
Terutaka Hinata
Kenzo Hayashi
America
Sulzer vetoes Blauvelt primary end election bill
Albany May 17 Governor Sulzer vetoed the revised Blauvelt primary and election bill favored by Democratic leaders calling it a fraud and a make shift. Legislature later made minor amendments and passed the bill.
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Albany
Sulzer
Blauvelt
Sadhe Sanarner Mays
Pigs in Bags At Adams Sale Draws Crowds Fun Amazed Bidders
People flocked to Broad and late streets for the Adams rummage sale conducted by the Agama Express Company. Under auctioneer Arthur Elwood, bidders claimed bundles of parcels and trunks with many items ranging from a 12x16 tent to car parts and table linen. Some unsold packages will be disposed of in Bridgeport’s annual rummage sale as items yet to be cataloged await sale, including household goods and a kitchen stove.
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Agama Express Company
Arthur Elwood
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Chauffeur Jensen Detained in Auto Accessories Case
Howard Jensen a former chauffeur for Dr J B Beardsley was arrested amid the recent gang depredations involving stolen auto accessories from machines in the streets. Detectives expect he can disclose information about as yet unfound articles. He was picked up by Motorcycle Patrolman Clifford Gorgas at the Elm Garage after days away from the city.
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Howard Jensen
J. B Beardsley
2 Gang
Jensen
Clifford Gorgas
Elm Garage
Assault case noted in city court pending trial
In city court a serious assault case involving a minor girl against 17 year old Stanley Tomaskoski of 17 Reilly street was continued for trial to May 21 with bail set at 2500. Mary Brown of 1102 North avenue received 80 days in county jail and B D Clark of 140 Commercial street was fined 10 for breach of the peads. Neighbors of Old Mill Green were aroused by the incident last night. William B Casey was fined for leaving his muffler unchecked while driving in Bridgeport.
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Stanley Tomaskoski
Reilly Street
Mary Brown
North Avenue
Jall
B.D. Clark
Commercial Street
Old Mill Green
Bridgeport
William B. Casey
Organized Labor Uses As Catspaw
London May 17 a protest against Walter Page's nomination as ambassador to Great Britain was advanced by W Coffey of the London Trades Council. A letter from Charles L Conway of the National Brotherhood of Bookbinders alleged firm opposition by the Doubleday Page company and claimed workers were replaced by boys. Brady of the Allied Printing Trades Council in New York disavowed Conway's actions as unauthorized and said the International Typographical Union Nos. 6 and the American Federation of Labor did not back the letter or its claims, noting the strike cited was Conway’s doing.
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London
Walter Page
United States
Great Britain
W. Coffey
London Trades Council
Jeter
Allied ‘Trades Council of
Greater New York
Charles L. Conway
National Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Walter H. Page
Doubleday, Page and Company
Indor
International Typographical Union
United Kingdom
New York
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Peter J. Brady
Aled Printing ‘Trades Council
American [Federation of Labor
Brady
Wilson
Page
Conway
Printing ‘Trades Council
International ‘Brotherhood of Bookbinders
London ‘Trades Counc
Doubleday Page
Acted Printing Trades Council
International Typographical Union, No. 6
American Federation of Labor
Neighbors Protest Poultry Farm in Bedrooms
Bridgeport residents urge action as Pembroke Street neighbors report keeping chickens and setting hens inside homes. The Board of Health received complaints alleging hens in bedrooms and kitchens, with eggs used for family consumption and concerns about children’s exposure.
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Board of Health
Pembroke Street
Death in Meriden: Richard G May and son Burton B May
In Meriden on May 11, Richard G May died after a long illness and his wife Mrs Meg May grieved for their son Burton B May who died months earlier. The father, once a well known undertaker, followed his son to the grave a fortnight later. Mrs Meg May, about fifty, declined afterward.
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Meriden
Richard G_ May
Burton B. May
Richard G. May
Meg
Washington University medical buildings cornerstone laid
The cornerstone for Washington University medical department buildings was laid in St Louis on May 7. The project costs are listed as 3.4 million dollars with President Hubert S Brookings noting a million-dollar gift. The hospital plans to provide medicines and medical attention as part of the initiative.
Meriden men fined for selling Cageball pools
Meriden on May 17 Robert MecCus and Dennis O'Brien were found guilty of selling Cageball pools. Each was fined $150 and costs.
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Meriden
Robert MecCus
Dennis O'Brien
Esch
Coombs May Be Out of Game All Season
Philadelphia pitcher Coombs, a star for the Athletics, may miss the entire season due to a serious illness diagnosed about two months ago. He has not yet fully recovered from the injury sustained in the World Series in New York in 18.
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Coombs
Philadelphia
Mar Coombs
Philadelphia Atletics
Coombe
Peter
New Yorke
Ready for Warm Weather Goods
Despite cold days, a local store promises prompt supply of warm weather needs for men women and children. The message emphasizes readiness and quick service for clothing and hand items as winter ends and spring approaches.
Kaiser Proposes Toast at Kaiser's Daughter Wedding
Potiedam Germany May 17 Prince Henry III of Rowse weds Princess Victoria Margaret of Prussia in a ceremony at the new palace. The Empress crowns the bride, Count von Eulenburg officiates civil rites, and Dr Ernst Dryander leads the religious service. Emperor William toasts the couple at breakfast.
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prin“Atte
Marana
Count Oa Eulecburg
Hoy
Ernst Dryander
Willissa
Truant Crisis in Bridgford City Schools Exposed
Public school truancy rises sharply with about 13,000 students in Bridgford City affected. Over ten percent are truant and most are kept home by parents seeking family support, despite state law requiring schooling or examinations. Juvenile cases rise as officers report many youths sent to reform schools or held for further action.
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Bridgcfoft
Wilder
Jet Duck
Arctic Wrest
Jahm Fetomon
Artis Street
Malone
John Solomon
Tency
Likewine
Paul Griffin
Stiles Street
Art
Michael Barker
Jake Gbocko
Atere Hallock
McGovern
Obituary fragment from Frise community noted by residents
An unclear obituary record mentions older Frise residents and community members from Ef Serj RC. It references a bakery owned by Jone Winans at 07 Bein atreet and a service on Iron turk street. The fragment notes a bake shop, a ceremony time, and local figures, with many garbled names and dates, preserving a sense of local loss.
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Frise
Pevsent Randseey
Jone Winans
Mai Wires Gwall
Dernieer Bakery
Winans
Iron Turk
Fragments Hint at Candy Trade Investigation
A garbled OCR fragment mentions candy, a ported datae, and an investigation context. It references authorities and possible events but unreadable portions prevent clear names, dates, or outcomes. The piece hints at a formal inquiry involving officials and campaigns but lacks coherent details.
Lost His Job Bets $30,000 From Howe
A garbled 19th century clipping mentions a man losing his job and wagering large sums, with unclear names and places. The fragment references Howe, wagers of about $30,000, and mentions losses or personal regret amid a scattered set of names and locations.
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Howe
Buffalo Bill Interworld Panic At Brkixeport Court
Scrambled OCR text reports a chaotic scene at a May event in Lancaster with a gusty wind collapse causing injuries to several. References a Breeze at a Brkixeport venue and an Interwidence law viewing at the Court Exchange on May 5.
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Lancheter
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Keating
New Haven Road
Marienna Potter
Couguvets
James Horan & Son Florists
Ara Ininima
Thomas Kisty
Fifen
Bandar
St Mary's Arch
John Rece & Son
New Hebrides
BATH
Mfg
Eta Ieee
Warner Silver Co., Sterling and Noble Ayia
Jackson
Promi World of
Saty
Leighton C . Calkins Eyetam
Tra
Association
Adams’ Sale
Organized Labor
Ambassador Page
Helge
H ®Owland
Malm Street
Patric Avent
Cannon Street
Port
Conn
Chee
Keith Met
THE
Mowland Dry Goods
Kaiser
Margaret
Prussia
Leopold
Farnum
Lemteilertrper
Bae
Coes MeoGevern
Campane
Wandhd & Peller
Mnoseliie
Tennah
Meshrilie
Batlstorai and
Panit Cadsa
Hventemnere Clase
Brkixeport Sieh Minne
Ina Ree
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