Sunday liquor selling in hotels opposed by Peck
Danbury, May 20 United Press reports Senator Charles S. Peck opposed a state bill allowing hotels with 25 rooms or more to sell liquor on Sundays to bona fide guests. He warned it would legalize widespread Sunday salooning, double liquor sales, endanger the Sabbath, and pose risks to auto motorists and public safety.
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United Press
Danbury
Charles S. Peck
Danbwry
Arange
Excise Committee
Billie
Madero Denies Tyrant Ambition in Exclusive Statement
Juarez May 20 Francisco I Madero Jr provisional president of Mexico tells United Press he will not become a Diaz style tyrant. He says the Mexican nation must voice its will and that democracy will be restored with liberty and citizen rights. He notes the constitution mirrors the U S but Mexican practice differs and promises to pursue democratic governance and resolve religious questions after stabilizing rights.
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United Press
Juarez
Mex
Porfirio Diaz
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Madero
White House
Mexico
United Press Associations
Diaz
Thaving
United States
Deoth
Mexico Armistice Fails to Halt Fight in Juarez
In Juarez the sympathy of the United States aids Mexico's revolution and deepens amity, yet rumors and evidence point to renewed hostilities when the armistice ends next Monday. Federal prisoners are being used to repair tracks toward Chihuahua as insurgents prepare for renewed attacks. Madero balks at going to Mexico City until Foreign Minister De La Barra is installed, signaling tensions with Diaz and ongoing military preparations.
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Juarez
Mex
Chihuahua
Francisco I. Madero, Jr
Francisco Carbajal
Mexico City
Madero
Diaz
de la Barra
Mexico
Reyes halted in Havana as Mexican upheaval grows
May 20. A new phase in the revolutionary crisis emerges as General Bernardo Reyes is halted in Havana by order of President Diaz. Rumors say Reyes' ex-supporters in Mexico aim to reinstall him as president, while Madero followers may rally to Reyes causing a broader uprising upon his return.
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Monterey
Bernardo Reyes
Havana
Diaz
Reyes
Mexico
Madero
It's Settled Panama Canal Debate At High School
In a recent school meeting the Girls' Literary and Debating Society argued for fortifying the Panama Canal while the Boys' Society took the negative. A strong musical and literary program complemented the event, marking a lively evening.
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Panama
Rogers urges Bridgeport voters to pass bonds
Secretary M H Rogers responds to Bridgeport senators and the General Assembly Finance Committee over the Bridgeport bond issue. He says he does not block legislation and wants sufficient bonds to cover all contemplated projects. He notes high school costs exceed 300000 and site costs extra, endorsing referendums for charter changes and bond approvals.
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Bridgeport
M. H. Rogers
Finance Committee
General Assembly
Rogers
Secretar Rogers
John H. Light
Hawley Retains Deputy G Brainard Smith as United Marshal
United States Marshal elect Sidney E Hawley announces the reappointment of Deputy G Brainard Smith of Hartford to head the books and office duties at the marshal s office. Hawley will base his legal residence in Hartford although long resident of Brookfield, and will assume duties on June 1. He will travel to Hartford as needed.
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United States
Sidney E. Hawley
G. Brainard Smith
Hartford
Smith
Hawley
North Avenue
Thompson Street
Brookfield
Cold Wave Frost Sweeps Rocky Mountain West
Denver reports a cold wave across the Rocky Mountain region with temperatures plunging from 84 to 35. Frost blankets mountain areas with snow in Yellowstone Park and higher elevations in Wyoming and Nevada, affecting Montana Idaho Utah Wyoming and Colorado. Leadville hits 20 degrees as the coldest spot.
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United Press
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Nevada
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Colorado
Leadville
Ross Seeks 17500 Judgment Over Harbor Dredging Contract
P Sanford Ross of Jersey City appeals from Stamford probate court ruling on John T Holly accounting in the estate of Edwin S Holly Ross had obtained a 17500 superior court judgment against Holly who was entitled to half interest in Edwin Holly’s estate and was appointed administrator Ross contends the probate ruling approving the accounting is faulty and seeks his money.
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P. Sanford Ross
Stamford
John T. Holly
Ross
Jersey City
Holly
Edwin S. Holly
Probate Court
Miller Motor Car Co Sued by Tire Makers
Morgan and Wright, Detroit tire manufacturers, sue Miller Motor Car Co of 354 Fairfield Avenue for 2000 dollars. Papers filed in Superior Court allege the local company secured goods that were not paid for.
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Miller Motor Car Co
Morgan & Wright
Detroit
Mich
Fairfield Avenue
Tibball and Reynolds to be Keepers
Sheriff-elect William Vollmer announced the appointments of Elias Tibball and Simon Reynolds as jail keepers in Bridgeport. Tibball has prior jail service under Sheriff Clarkson. Reynolds is noted as well known. Vollmer also named Austin B. Blakeman deputy sheriff of Newtown and W. S. Donovan deputy sheriff for Shelton. one current jail keeper will stay on.
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William Vollmer
Fairfield County
Elias Tibball
Simon Reynolds
Bridgeport
Mr. Tibbals
Clarkson
Wheeler & Wilson Band
Reynolds
Vollmer
Austin B. Blakeman
Newtown
W. S. Donovan
Shelton
Huntington
Lumber Dealers Stand Unfazed by Government Suit
Connecticut lumber dealers say their Retail Lumbers Dealers Association of Connecticut is mostly social and not bound by Sherman act constraints. They note only local zoning-like agreements to avoid undercutting home city prices and deny fear of the federal suit, contrasting with Western giants like Weyerhauser acting as large combines driving market prices.
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Retail Lumbers Dealers’ Association of
Connecticut
Lumber Trust
J. C. Shaw
West End Lumber Company
Washington
State Business Men's Association
Mr. Shaw
Ble
Weyerhauser
Freakish egg again outdone in Waterville find
Waterville correspondent reports a remarkable egg within an egg. Mr Moll of Forest Street found an egg measuring 1 4 inches in one direction and 7 3 4 inches in the other. Upon breaking the shell two perfectly formed eggs were found weighing four ounces.
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United Press
Stamford
Waterville
Moll
Forest Street
Boy Slashes Face of Girl in Jealous Rage
Special from United Press, May 20 Eleven year old William Allbock was arraigned in children's court charged with slashing the face of his child sweetheart Fanny Brodsky in a jealous rage. After wielding the knife which disfigured the girl Allbock rushed into Mrs Brodsky's house declaring he had killed her daughter because she loved another boy.
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United Press
New York
William Allbock
Children’s Court
Fanny Brodsky
Allbock
Connecticut urged to seize aviation boom and profit
Henry A Wise Wood warns Connecticut manufacturers and inventors to act now as the aeroplane industry grows rapidly, arguing that Midwestern rivals will build large scale flying machine production. He cites profits from French engines and parallels to the automobile boom, urging local leaders to join the new air industry.
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Connecticut
Henry A. Wise Wood
The
Aero Club of America
Wood
A. Holland Forbes
Aero Club of Connecticut
Garden Court
Fairfield
Middle West
Mr. Wood
New England
France
United States
England
America
Illinois Fails On Progressive Legislative Plan
Springfield May 26 After the longest session on record the Illinois General Assembly adjourned after an all night session Prominent results include civil service expansion parole for adults and a defeated recall and woman suffrage measure While a few so called high policies passed most failed and the progressive program was largely unsuccessful The report notes Lorimer bribery investigations and multiple defeated measures including the Oregon plan for senators and initiative and referendum.
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United Press
Springfield
Illinois
Progressive Republican League
47Th
General Assembly
Tlmois
Senate
United States
Lorimer
Oregon
1 200 Children to Keep From Drink
Rt Rev John Joseph Nilan Bishop of Hartford closed sermons for two confirmation classes totaling about 600 children at St Marys and St Anthonys pledging total abstinence from intoxicating liquors until age 25. He spoke on confirmation purpose sin dangers and the evils of intemperance detailing the day long visit with three more confirmations planned tallying nearly 1,200 children.
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John Joseph Nilan
Wilan
St. Charles
St. Stephen's
James H. McDonald
St. Mary's
Nilan
John F. Murphy
Thomas P. Mulcahy
Charles J. McElroy
P. R
St. Augustine's Church
James B. Nihill
Sisters of St. Mary's Parochial School
Christopher Hope
James L. McGovern
St Patrick's Dance at Eagles Hall Tonight
Don t forget the St Patrick s dance at Eagles hall tonight featuring Ma loney s orchestra with admission set at 15 cents.
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Eagles’ Hall
Maloney
Fairfield Avenue
Brewster
Redfield
Cannon St
Seaside Circle
Lady Foresters
Arion Hall
Cannon Street
Taylor Building
ANCE
Bugles
St. Patrick’'s
T. A. B. Society
Malyner
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Reynods
Austin B. Wakeman
W.S. Donovan
Aeroplane
Nutmeg
Henry A.wise Wood
Toledo
Ada M. Besmet
J. J. Nilan
John W. Dial
Egeak
George’ ‘Street
Main Street
North
Washington Ave
Rappert
Summer Street
South Ave
Seaview Ave
American Graphophone Company
J. EB. McBrady & Co
Chicago
State St
Europe
Noble Ave
Broad
New York City
Ford Garage
Stratford Ave
Riss
Schleichert's
Wissner
Woodmont
Charles M. Gibbs
Gethel
Conn
Mountain Grove Cemetery _ Association
State Street
Mountain Grove Cemetery Association
F. J. Naramore
the University School
Messiet
Beyeember
Collanen
John Gough
Railroad Ave
Risata
North Ave
Wisener
Pamer & Singer Mfc. Co
Stanley Stavisky
Liberty St. Hoallister Heights
Farmer Building
Farmer Office
Lil
Tfon
P. O
City
Southworth’s
Riettica
Water Street
McPaddens Cafe
F. & M. Schaefer
Weiner Beer
M. McPadden
James McCormick
Post Office Arcade
Clinted Avenue
Elmwood Plate
Elmwood Avenue
Laurel Avenue
Edward
C Telephone
Rivata
Boston
John M. Sears
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