Roosevelt Endorsed Insurgent Fight On Cannon And The Rules
A Special from United Press shows Theodore Roosevelt opposing Cannonism while privately aiding insurgents urging reform of House rules. Roosevelt considered endorsing the insurgent program but decided against a public letter to avoid embarrassing his successor Taft, ultimately yielding the presidency to Taft and stepping back from politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New Bedford
Taft
Nelson
Insurgent Committee
Moosevelt
House
Uncle Joe
White House
Senate
Capitol
Gardner
Mr. Taft
Africa
Europe
Chauffeurs License Revoked After Second Conviction
The Attorney General renders opinion on motor vehicle law as to revoking an auto mobile operator license after two violations. The section 7 prohibition and sections 11 18 19 are cited with penalties for speeding drunkenness careless operation and related offenses. The opinion notes revocation is tied to multiple violations and outlines liability when the operator is involved in offenses. (Continued on Page 2.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew H. Rogers
Holcomb
Millionaire Thorne's Superintendent Missing From Estate
Ernest J. Kirstein, superintendent of Jonathan Thorne's Black Rock estate, has vanished from his Balmforth Avenue home. He took his bank book showing deposits totaling $3,000, prompting fears he fled with part of their 12 years of savings. Kirstein managed the Thorne holdings for five years as Mrs. Kirstein, recently ill, remains confined to bed. Continued on Page 2.
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Ernest J. Kirstein
Black Rock
Jonathan Thorne
New York
Thorne Place
Kirstein
Thorne
Balmforth Avenue
Thorne Mansion
Hat found at Gook's Point in Chambers boy case
Fireman Arthur Chambers, father of Frederick Chambers one of two drowned boys, says he will not push exhumation or dissection in pursuit of foul play unless new evidence emerges. A duplicate hat linked to Frederick was found at Cook's Point. harbormaster Morris doubts the hole near Armstrong Mfg. Co. caused the drowning and plans a tide test by dropping the hat at Barnum Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chambers
Chambers
Frederick Chambers
Cook's Point
American Tube & Stamping Co
Morris
Pequonnock River
Barnum Avenue
Armstrong Mfg. Co
Hearing on injunction sought to prevent Snake Hill climb
Automakers association prepared for the Snake Hill Memorial Day climb as a legal fight over safety moves forward. Judge Ralph Wheeler granted a tomorrow 9 AM hearing on a restraint requested by Fairfield town selectmen, with Frederick Sturges opposing in part and the dealers' attorney Sanford Stoddard seeking a swift ruling. If denied, the race proceeds. if granted, the event is cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Dealers’ Association
Snake Hill
Ralph Wheeler
Superior Court
Fairfield
Elmore
Banks
Frederick Sturges
Sanford Stoddard
Dealers’ Association
Stoddard
Pennsylvania buys New Haven stock in major expansion
United Press reports official confirmation from New Haven offices that the Pennsylvania Railroad now holds $6,000,000 par value of New Haven stock, with market value about $9.15 million. The move, described as a step to align the two systems, follows a year of accumulating a "very considerable" holding and signals clos er coordination as a physical connection nears.
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United Press
New Haven
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New England Transportation System
New York, New, Haven
Hartford Railroad
New England Navigation Company
Peary Receives Doctor of Laws at Edinburgh
Commander Robert E. Peary was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of Edinburgh on May 24. A personal item notes the birth of a nine pound boy on May 21 to Mr and Mrs Elford L Clark of 195 Cottage Street.
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United Press
Edinburgh
Robert E. Peary
University of Edinburgh
Elford L. Clark
Cottage Street
Little Ethel May Remains In Parents Care
Joy fills the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Kranizk at 939 Wordin avenue as immigration officials grant a chance to prove they can care for 13 year old Ethel. Ethel arrived from Hungary three years ago and has tubercular joint issues. She will leave St Vincents Hospital tomorrow to rejoin her family after officials initially planned deportation for public charges. Doctors report improvement and expect her to recover fully.
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Martin Kranizk
Wordin Avenue
Charities Department
Sam
Ethel
New York City
St. Vincent‘s Hospital
America
Supt. Brennan
Hungary
New York
Commissioner of Immigration
Martin Makes Third Escape From State Hospital
Albert Martin 20, son of Dr Thomas F Martin of 289 Golden Hill street, escaped yesterday from Middletown State Hospital for the Insane while in the custody of an attendant during exercise. He had prior escapes and boasted he could not be kept inside if he chose liberty. Authorities alerted as search continues.
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Albert Martin
Thomas F. Martin
Golden Hill Street
State Hospital
Middletown
Martin
Howe Speaks For Milk Consumers In Boston Hearing
Julia Ward Howe, 90, addressed a legislative committee on Boston milk supply disturbances. She urged support for consumers amid the clash between farmers and distributors across New England and eastern New York, insisting on consumer interests over producer or distributor claims.
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United Press
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
America
Taft plan to create a public works department discussed
Washington May 24 A plan to abolish the interior department and form a new department of public works was to be considered this summer by President Taft. The plan would oversee the Panama Canal related upkeep and irrigation proposals with a branch to manage public lands. It was noted the move had no connection with Secretary Ballinger's trial, though he might not lead the new department. Mid week services at Second Baptist church will feature Elizabeth Crawford addressing her missionary work among Indians.
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United Press
Washington
Department of the Interior
Department of Public Works
Taft
Ballinger
Panama Canal
Second Baptist Church
Elizabeth Crawford
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Eighteen Drowned In Fog Collision Of Steamer Goodyear
In Lake Huron fog, the steamer Goodyear and another vessel collided about 5 10 am killing 18 of the Goodyears 22 crew. The James B Wood rescued Captain Hemminger and three crewmen and towed into Cleveland as the Goodyear sank in 40 fathoms.
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United Press
Cleveland
Gibson
James B. Wood
Gilchrist
Frank H. Goodyear
Lonely Point
Aux Barques
Lake Huron
Goodyear
Seamins
Pittsburg Steamship Company
Hemminger
Algonca
John Mitchell
Loraine
James
West Bay City
Mich
T. H. Bassett
Marine City
William Seamins
Zoo
Port Huron
Ed Hemminger
FOR SALE AND WANTED ADS FROM CITY MARKET
Multiple classified items listed including a Nash 15 horsepower gas engine, iron beds, parlor stove and furniture at 2024 Seaview Ave, a piano collection from Steinert's at 915 Main St with prices from 85 to 275, help wanted for a house worker, and an auction of musical instruments, clothing, and hardware at 177 Fairfield Ave. Also notices for meetings and lost dog near North Main St. and public notices for cemetery and lodge meetings dated 1910.
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Seaview Ave
City
J. W. Northrop
North Ave
Jewett
Walnut
Steinert’s
Main Street
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Theodore Roosevelt
Jeaucus
Madison
Kant and Gardner
Mass
Theodore
Maras
Fnre
Insurit
Progressive Caucus
Roose
Gene Epie
Cannon
Gook’s Point
Morris Wilson
New Haven Road
Pennis
Peary
United States
Captain Gibson
NASH
Miller Lumber Co
Keller
A. B. Chase
Steinert's
Shoninger
Little
Berkshires
Fairfield Ave
State St
Stratford Ave
North Main St
Bull's Head
Edward Jackson
Long Hill Ct
Henry St
Beechwood Ave
American Graphophone Co
Aera i
Union Ave
F. H. Drew
Elm St
Old Homestead
E. Main
Walter Sts
F. Conner
Water St
McPadden
F. & M. Schaefer
M. McPadden
John Street
Mountain Grove Cemetery Association
Masonic Temple
J. Naramore
Division No. 1
Thomas F. Cotter
James Whelan
Pres
T. B. McMahon
Secy
Bridgeport Lodge
The
Elks
State Street
Archibald McNeil, JR
Chas. J. Mercer
Fred Bullen
K. P
Bridgeport
Grasmere
Trolley
E. B. Morehouse
B. T
State
St-- Ris
East End
W. M
the Times
Guasira
Pardee & Ss
Pembroke St
Hartmann’s
Wall"street
Connecticut Avenue
Carroll Avenue
Holland Avenue
C. Pardee & Co
William J .Mead
Warner
Notary Public
Sears
Meigs
PiTtte
Newfield Avenue
Ao L. Miller
P. O
Bitoa
Hewitt Street
T. Mannion
Union Avenue
Wallingford
Conn
Enquire
A. E
Bunnell Street
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
P. B. Redfoid
Elwood
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