Compensation forms shipped for workmen's act compliance
Hartford November 28. Shipped today by the compensation commissioners are the standard forms for enforcing the workmen's compensation act. Key forms Nos 1 and 3 apply to employers and employees respectively, with exemptions possible for small businesses. The commissioners note many forms are needed to assess solvency and insurance options under Part B, and daily work continues as they interpret the act.
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Hartford
Thous
Brutal Slayer Murders Two Men with Hatchet
In Muskogee Oklahoma on November 29 a mysterious hatchet killer struck twice, killing elderly furniture dealer B F Richardson and grocer Mistricht C. 3. Everne. Both victims were found savaged, with no sign of robbery. Police believe the same killer committed both murders as no cash was taken from either store.
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Muskogee
Okla
F. Richardson
Everne
Surgeon Fights Way To Patient In Apartment Staircase
An emergency surgeon at a city hospital aided a patient with a fractured skull after a stairway fall at 1566 Main Street as he contended with intoxicated individuals. A man named James Worden at 34 North George Street reportedly suffered injuries from the incident with unclear details and unidentified residents.
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Aldgto
Main Street
J. H. Winnegan
James Worden
North George Street
Pat N. J
St Vincent
Dynamite Wrecks Building and Fires Hit Three Stores
Grand Rapids, Mich. November 29. A blast and fire wrecked the Vandervein and Stonehouse buildings destroying a bank branch, the Van Wyke drug store and the Stonehouse hardware store. More than a dozen firefighters were injured by flying debris while 40 people escaped with lives nearly lost as dynamite and gasoline exploded. The fire left homes ruined and many residents engulfed in panic during the rapid four block spread. The origin remains undetermined and insurance losses are estimated under 65000 dollars.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Vanrervein & Stonehouse
Vandervein
Grand Rapids Savings Bank
van Wyke Drug Store
Stonehouse Hardware Store
Cooper and Vincent resign from Bridgeport tax board
Andrew M. Cooper and Samuel E. Vincent decline further service on Bridgeport's board of apportionment. Cooper, president, notes his term ends January 1, 1914, while Vincent signals reconsideration of his position. The article discusses commission form debates, council size, and pending mayoral appointments to fill the board.
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Andrew M. Cooper
Samuel E. Vincent
Bridgeport
Cooper
Witigan
Vincent
Common Council
Common
Board of Apportionment
Menmrbers
Bradford D. Pierce, Jr
Angus H. MacKenzie
Charles H. Armstrong
Wilson
U S Begins Suit for Dissolution of Tin Can Trust
Baltimore November 29 A U S district court suit seeks dissolution of the American Can Company, the tin can trust, alleging restraint of trade and exclusive buying agreements. The American Sheet & Tinplate Company is named for alleged preferential tin sales to the trust. The government asks breakup into units to restore competition.
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Baltimore
United States District Court
American Can Company
Tin Can Trust
Department of Justice
United States
American Sheet & Tinplate Company
McReynolds
Honey Fitz Ready for Third Term in Boston
Boston reports Mayor John F. Fitzgerald will seek a third term. The Democratic city committee urged his candidacy amid municipal ballot debates and party designations.
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Honey Fitz
Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
Fitgerald
Democratic City Committee
Share dispute over First Bridgeport Pequonnock merger escalates
Stockholders debate a plan to blend First Bridgeport National Bank with Pequonnock Bank. A proposed capital increase of 500000 dollars would create a melon cut for First Bridgeport holders of record December 5, affecting exchange ratios and perceived value of Pequonnock shares versus First Bridgeport stock in the market. A typographical error in yesterday’s report misstated share par value. the correct figure is 500000 dollars.
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First Bridgeport National Bank
Pequonmnock. Bank
Fecaro Bank
First-Bridgeport
Brid
Geport
Bridgeport
Pequonnock
Pequonneck
City Court Hears Lizzie Myers Case In Bridgeport
In Bridgeport city court Judge Thomas C. Coughlin fined Lizzie Myers 50 dollars and costs with four months jail, suspended pending removal from the city. She must close or sell the disorderly house at Hotel Auto 331 Water Street and leave town promptly. Several others were fined for related charges and a stabbing case was continued for a week.
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Bridgeport
Thomas C. Coughlin
Lizzie Myers
Auto
Water Street
Frederick B. Fallon
Ernest Myers
Joseph Falcone
Waterbury
Annie Miller
Margaret, Delmasso
Katie Miller
Nellie Leroy
Alias Leroy
Jessie Graves
Armstrong
Michael Guivas
Michael Ondeck
Gulvas
John Zampina
James Sanach
Bridgeport Hospital
Army Navy gridiron notes and early period scoring
New York report on the Army Navy game at Polo Grounds describes weather as rainy, large crowd, and ceremonial entries. Navy led 8 to 0 in the first period after a field goal and sustained drives segment with key punts and plays noted through several sequence moments.
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New York
New York City
Navy Mans
West Point Corps
Navy
West Point
Army
Jouett
Nicholls
Brown
Pritchard
Jowett
Prichard
Woodruff
Greene and Hawes Named in Court Docket Arraignment Next Tuesday
Henry R. Greene an insurance and real estate man fled city then arrested for embezzlement while Isaac Hawes faces manslaughter charges tied to Alma Best's death after a woman was thrown from a machine in Newtown in October Rev Father E V Murphy of St Augustine's will open the session with prayer The list includes Joseph De Ross Lange De Lue and many others across Norwalk Stamford Fairfield Darien Greenwich Westport Ridgefield and Brookfield with charges of assault theft burglary forgery infidelity and carrying concealed weapons among the cases
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Henry R. Greene
Isaac Hawes
Criminal Superior Court
Greene
Hawes
William Herx
Joseph Mike
Reuben Jackson
James McGee
Harold Williams
William Porter
Joseph Bastain
Norwalk
Andrew Wargo
Andrew Smith
Joseph Burns
Herbert Price
John Main
Harry Wall
Felix Maslanko
Stamford
Peter Babeas
Antonio
Morrissey Leads Eight to Deportation Pier in Venice Like Style
Investigator Alexander Morrissey of the Department of Charities escorted eight men from Bridgeport to sail for Waples and home. Among them Michael Kraser and Frank Costalda, both afflicted with incurable diseases, faced long city care unless they consented to transport to their old homes. The departure was staged with a guide like a Venice tour, as the men were prepared for the journey and bundled away.
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Alexander F. Morrissey
Department of Charities
Venice
Bridgeport
Waples
Home
Michael Kraser
Thompson Street
America
Land of Dreams
Frank Costalda
North
Washington Avenue
Morrissey
Court Rules Barber Suit Valid Against Morgan Estate
New Haven Nov 23 Judge Gager sustains a demurrer for Clarence L Barber affirming that his Connecticut suit against J Pierpont Morgan survives Morgan’s death and is valid against the Morgan estate In a long running action valued near 250000 tied to a Mexico business venture in which both men held interests The decision follows prior attempts to attach 25000 shares of New York New Haven Hartford Railroad stock in Morgan’s name and centers on whether the original suit survives the defendant’s death.
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New Haven
Gager
Clarence L. Barber
Barber
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Mexico
Mr. Barber
Connecticut
General Assembly
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Mr. Morgan
Becker's Lawyers Present 25 Appeal Reasons
New York Nov 23 twenty five reasons Becker should not be executed for Herman Rosenthal murder will be presented to the state court of appeals. Becker is at Sing Sing awaiting execution. Attorneys say the court may spend four to five days on the appeal hearing. They argue Schepps was an accomplice and that the trial was rushed by public opinion.
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New York
Wny
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Sambler
State Court of Appeals
Sing Sing
Becker
Sam Schepps
Captain John T. Hiney Returns to Bridgeport
Captain John T. Hiney of Elizabeth New Jersey police was seen in Bridgeport renewing friendships with local police and club members. He is visiting at the invitation of Dan Clifford and will stay several days. A theft report was filed by William D. Bishop Jr noting a fire extinguisher was stolen from his car in a driveway.
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Bridgeport
John T. Hiney
Elizabeth
N. J
Els
Dan Clifford
William D. Bishop, Jr
Police accuse girl witness of enticing wounded man in gun plot
In Waterbury on Thanksgiving night Afelia Santore alias Orphelia Santore testified in Francisco Monzello's assault case. Police allege she lured Pantini from his Mill street boarding house so Monzello could shoot him, firing two shots that wounded Pantini. Santore testified Pantini shot Monzello, then gave contradictory statements. a warrant for her was sworn out and she was jailed on bond as Monzello's trial was postponed.
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Waterbury
Conn
Afelia Santore
Orphelia Santore
Francisco Monzello
Go Pantini
Miss Santoro
Pantini
Mill Street
Monzello
Frolice
Chanell
Montello
Electric Workers Strike Settled in Schenectady
Schenectady New York November 9 The General Electric plant strike ended after a meeting between company and union representatives and Mayor Lunn An agreement lets all employees return to work with shops reopening next Monday Part time hours apply first to out of town workers and then single men The settlement prompted celebrations with fireworks whistles and bells as the mayor was hailed as town hero
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Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric
Lunn
Trades Alliance
Frank Dufay
Misa Leslie
Mise Leslie
Meyer Lunn
Morrissey Estate May Lose Liquor License
The liquor license held by the late Patrick J Morrissey is likely to lapse after his death on November 22. The license expires tomorrow at midnight and insufficient time remains to transfer it to his widow Mrs Josephine Morrissey under the law. Commissioners may seek the superior court to decide. A separate note reports a thief stole shoes from Bank street merchant Morris Sigal as a 12 year old girl chased the culprit without success.
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Patrick J. Morrissey
Morrissey
Josephine Morrissey
Superior Court
Morris Sigal
Bank Street
Alderman Reddy Not To Be Candidate For Presidency Of Aldermen
Alderman Thomas W. Reddy of the Seventh district announced last evening that he would not seek the presidency of the Common Council. He said he weighed the matter and believed his decision best serves the party. The Democratic aldermen will caucus again before Monday night to nominate a candidate.
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Alderman Reddy
Thomas W. Reddy
Seventh District
Common Council
British Fleet Offers to Work With U S Ships
In a tense Mexican border backdrop, Rear Admiral Craddock, commanding British forces, signals readiness to cooperate with Rear Admiral Fletcher and the U S Navy. Observers note shifts in diplomacy as Washington seeks to manage the Tampico and Hyari Pico flare and the return of Hampshire hints at easing tensions.
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Washington
Craddock
Fletcher
Hee
Ther
United States
Peter
Hyari
Pico
Tuxpan
Tampico
Hampshire
Seite
Huerta Seeks Aid From Railroads in Mexico City
President Huerta met with managers of the Bank of London and Mexico and other officials to urge support for railway obligations due December 1 totaling about 101,000 pesos gold. National Railways president SM Brown recently visited New York as earnings since December 1912 rose about 16,000 pesos gold, while fixed charges and track and equipment deficits grow. Foreclosure risk looms if payments fail, with Mexican courts to handle actions since the company is Mexican.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Huerta
Bank of
Lowes
Comptans
Mexican Loan Sought in London Negotiations
Brussels reports Mexican agents are seeking loans in London with Luin De La Barre, the Mexican government financial agent there, entering negotiations but not achieving much success to date.
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Brussels
Belgium
Luin de la Barre
London
Dull Times Force Brokers to Quit in New York
Four stock exchange firms announced their closure and wind downs as dull market times persist in Wall Street. One firm will continue operations through organizational changes, while others are winding up, leaving brokers facing reduced seating values and tough earnings conditions.
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New York
Wall Street
Trekere O
Branko Found in Railroad Station Suspected Burglar
Southport reports Alez Gregled of 1108 Patefield Avenues Bridgeport was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Elwood while attempting to enter the Incal railhead station last evening. The sheriff believes Branko is connected with a large number of robberies in the town.
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Southport
Alez Gregled
Patefield Avenues
Bridgeport
Elwood
Branko Te Remee
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U.S
Dissolution OF Tin Can Trust
Foresters of America
Ansonia
W. J T. Meier
Order
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Mos~téllo
Itr R
P. J. Morrissey
U. S
Branko
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