Witness Baker Discharged Over Fare Evasion Case
Judge Foster discharged Howard H. Baker, a New York City chauffeur, after finding the testimony of the accused and accuser diametrically opposite. Baker, living at 341 West 104th Street, was charged with boarding a Stamford bound train and taking another passenger’s ticket to ride to New York City. The railroad police had a witness ready to corroborate the conductor’s claim, but Baker contended he used his own ticket. The judge declined to hold him for further testimony, sparing an additional 24 hours in jail.
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Foster
Howard H. Baker
W. 104Th
New York City
New York
Stamford
Connecticut Avenue
Baker
Lafayette Consistory Confers Degrees on Numerous Candidates
A gala day in Masonic circles drew over 300 visitors to the Lafayette Consistory on Broad Street near the Masonic Temple for the conferral of the 27th 29th and 32nd degrees. The officers who performed the ceremony will also officiate next week in Providence. A generous banquet followed the ceremonial work.
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Broad Street
Masonic Temple
Waterbury
Lafayette
Providence
Manufacturers to Fight Type Suit in Adjournment
Before the National Manufacturers' Association adjourned in New York on May 18, leaders prepared to contest a suit filed by James M. Lynch president of the International Typographical Union against President John Kirby Jr and the association directors. Lynch seeks 190 dollars for the statement the directors adopted October 15 attributing responsibility for the destruction of the Los Angeles Times to the union.
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United Press
New York
Naivnal Manufacturers’ Association
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
John Kirby, Jr
Lynch
Los Angeles Times
Railroad Detective Sposa Opens Private Agency of His Own
Frank Sposa of New Haven, longtime New Haven road detective, resigns June 1 to start the Sposa National Detective agency with his brothers in New Haven. Sposa, division special agent since 1908, has varied in notable arrests and broad knowledge of criminals who ride railroads. He began sleuthing as a New York newsboy near police headquarters and will operate with brothers Joseph and Charles in Wood's building.
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Frank Sposa
New Haven
New Haven Road
Sposa
Road
James H. Walleley
New York
Sposa National Detective Agency
Wood
Joseph
Burns National Agency
Charles
New York City
Two Fished in Poor Box Held in 500 Bail
Giulio Bustacci and Louis Rossi, both jailed in New York City, faced charges in city court after alleged thefts from a church poor box at Holy Rosary. Rossi, said to be aided by a well dressed woman claiming to be his wife, posted bail while Bustacci remained jailed in default.
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Holy Rosary
Giulio Bustacci
Louis Rossi
Bastacci
Rossi
F. B. Fallon
W. 25Th Street
Bustacei
McDonough Street
New York City
Mayor Buckingham visits new bacteriological lab in city building
Mayor Buckingham toured the newly equipped bacteriological laboratory on the Police and Charities building’s top floor, spending half an hour with Dr. George Eugene Ober and observing the board of health’s new equipment under Dr. G. W. Osborn, peering through a microscope for traces of bacteria. London news quotes Princess Victoria Louise remarking to Princess Mary at the armory displaying 30,000 rifles.
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Buckingham
Police and Charities
Board of Health
George Eugene Ober
G. W. Osborn
Health Board
Health Department
London
Victoria Louise
Mary
George
Stevenson Atty Eyes Grand Master Role in Odd Fellows
Attorney Henry C. Stevenson of Danbury expected to become grand master of the state following his appointment as grand marshal at Danbury grand lodge. Friends plan to back him for grand warden with a path to grand master, reflecting his leadership in Pequonnock lodge and his service on the important State of the Order committee.
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Henry C. Stevenson
Col
William H. Stevenson
Danbury
Stevenson
Dorothy Campbell Wins Match in British Women's Championship
Port Rush May 18 Miss Dorothy Campbell of Hamilton Ontario golf club won in the 4th round of the British Women's championship defeating Mrs G A Martin of the Travistock Club 7 up and 5 to play. She advances to the 5th round among eight remaining competitors.
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United Press
Port Rush
Dorothy Campbell
Hamilton, Ont
G.A. Martin
Travistock Club
Yale students rush daily chapel pace noted by Yale News
New Haven May 18 Yale News editorial condemns the precipitate exit from daily chapel. It says juniors and sophomores leave seats and throng the aisles as the president descends past the choir and urges seniors to set a steadier example.
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United Press
New Haven
Yale
Daily Chapel
Yale News Today
Steiber waits for $1000 indexing payment in 1912
Through an oversight the Board of Appropriation delays payment to Attorney Theodore T. Steiber the present indexer of land records for indexing volumes 241 250. The apportionment board had allowed 1000 for indexing but Mara used it first and was paid. Mara completed his work and Steiber’s bill is now approved for payment in the new fiscal year.
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Board of Appropriation
Theodore T. Steiber
Apportionment Board
George A. Mara
Steiber
Mara
Finance Committee
Council
Challenger Named Grand Treasurer of State Odd Fellows
Sidney W. Challenger of Samuel Harris lodge is elected grand treasurer of the State Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. He has long served in multiple state roles since joining in 1883, including grand master, district deputy, and state instructor. The lodge notes Odd Fellowship’s century of fraternal insurance and sick benefit features, with national membership around 1.8 million, including 300,000 women.
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Sidney W. Challenger
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Samuel Harris Lodge
Challenger
Grand Lodge
New Britain
Hutchinson
Carpenter
Odd Fellowship
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Toronto
St. Paul
Birmingham
England
Merry Shouts of Youngsters Ring Out in Playground
Opened yesterday the Yellow Mill Park playground drew hundreds of children from nearby schools. Toddlers, older kids, and curious pedestrians enjoyed see saws swings trapezes and toboggans while parents and motorists watched the carefree pranks and shared in the city’s first use of the new amusements.
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Yellow Mill Park
Newfield Park
East End
State Convention of the Maccabees Ladies in Waterbury Today
Waterbury May 18 The annual State convention of the Ladies of the Maccabees opened in Waterbury and will continue through tomorrow. After a welcome by Mayor William Hotchkiss the ritual was exemplified by the local team. Routine business was transacted this afternoon. A banquet will be tendered the 500 visiting delegates at the Elton tonight. Supreme Officer Nellie C Heppert of Port Huron Michigan is a prominent figure at the convention.
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United Press
Waterbury
The
Ladies of the Maccabees
William Hotchkiss
Nellie C. Heppert
Port Huron
Mich
Snake charmer returns home after week in New Haven case
New Haven May 18 Joe Littlefield of Boston known as Zoma Queen of the Reptiles arrived home after a week in jail on a body writ from Dr. Henry Fischer of Waterbury. Fischer's wife was allegedly slapped by a drugged snake from Zoma's litter. The case was not pressed.
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United Press
New Haven
Joe Littlefield
Boston
Henry Fischer
Waterbury
Zoma
Littlefield
Habitual Criminal Charge for Charles Conley in Theft Case
Mason Charles Conley, convicted of theft four times this year, is held for trial in the Superior court as an habitual criminal after a petty theft of tools. Conley resides at 135 High street.
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Charles Conley
Conley
High Street
Wall Street Opens Strong Amid Broad Market Gains
New York on May 18 saw quotations rise to the highest levels in weeks at the opening. Prices advanced across the list with broad strength through the first hour. Government bonds held steady as traders pushed ahead in midmorning, with further gains reported in several issues by noon.
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New York
Roosevelt and Kern Enter Moose Fraternal Group
Roosevelt becomes a life member of Los Angeles lodge No 386 and Senator John W Kern joins Indianapolis lodge No 17. The piece touts Moose affiliation, benefits, and reduced initiation fees, urging Bridgeport lodge No 289 members to join. Initiation is scheduled for Friday evening May 19.
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Los Angeles
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Lincoln
John W.kern
Indianapolis
Loyal Order of Moose's
Loyal Moose
Order of Moose
Bridgeport
Supreme Lodge
Deputy National Organizer Room 26 Open
A brief notice indicates the Deputy National Organizer listed as Room 26 at P. O. Arcade Bridgeport opens for day and evening use.
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Arcade
Bridgeport
Judge Reed Reverses Commissioners in Saloon Fight
Judge Reed of the Superior court denied the county commissioners bid to quash a mandamus from the International Silver Co. over Chas Dumschat’s plan to move a liquor license to 383 Bunnell street near the silver plant. The remonstrance was filed after the transfer and no hearing was held, leaving the case partially decided.
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International Silver Co
Chas. Dumschat
Bunnell Street
Reed
Superior Court
Dumschat
State Street
Silver Company
James A. Marr
Dumarchat
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