Middletown Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Gas Incident
The body of the man once thought to be Richard Smith of Augusta was positively identified in Middletown Conn as Richard F Dunn, a local farmer and milkman. Medical Examiner Garrick says the death appears accidental from turning on a wrong gas jet, and the body was shipped to Middletown. He had been seeking a lodging and a disputed lodging deal at a Water Street location is noted as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Smith
Augusta
Maine
State Street
Middletown
Conn
Richard F Dunn
5. M. Garrick
Geath
Benn
Teesday
White House
Water Street
Mre. Reich
Indictment for Murder in Second Degree for De Rosa
The grand jury in the superior court yesterday indicted Giovanni De Rosa for murder in the second degree for killing Antonio Denuccio during a brawl in Hast about a month ago. The trial opens tomorrow morning in criminal superior court with Judge Suden Reed presiding. A panel of 23 jurors has been chosen. the trial is expected to be short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovanni de Rosa
Antonio ‘Enuccio
Court Permits Thieves To Pay For Beer In Staged Parade
Meriden Oct 8 A former army man W l Richter and four accomplices were arrested for stealing beer from a brewery. Police Chief Bowen directed a parade style restitution with an empty bottle tally and a wheelbarrow as they marched the empties to the brewery where the theft was settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
W'l
Richter
Accom
Bowen
Bow
Rich
City to return Crane to New Haven home
Arrangements aim to send Oscar M. Crane back to his legal residence in New Haven. Police report indicate a troubled, brief marriage as a possible factor in his distress. A hotel disturbance preceded his detention after violence and a noisy crash attracted witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Crane
Bendidigt
New Haven
Department of Charities
Oscar M. Crane
New
Arling
Collecting cats for Wesleyan initiation causes scare
In Conn on October 8, society men told initiates they must collect cats of ancient lineage and long ears. Cat owners here grew wary as initiates asked about felines for the rite. All the tabbies are cared for in houses at night.
Bridgeport to Build Municipal Garbage Incinerator Plan
Bridgeport moves to replace the Fischer contract with a municipal incinerator system. The city plans to locate multiple small plants, haul and burn refuse, and explore selling byproducts to reduce costs while limiting odors. Mayor Wilson and Health Commissioner Schwerdtle favor swift action and temporary burial at a distant farm if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Charles G. Fischer
John T. King
Asylum Street
Fischer
David
Charities Department
Lakeview
Board of Health
Louis Schweidtle
Clifford B. Wilson
Schwerdtlé
Wilson
Common Council
Td of Health
Director of
Public Works
Courtade
Schweidtle
Germany
Main Street
Gov Sulzer Denied Collapse Amid Insomnia Reports
Albany reports that Gov Sulzer was near collapse were denied at the executive mansion today. The governor is said to suffer insomnia from the strain of ongoing trial related work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Sulzer
Opening Session of Episcopal Convention Draws 113 Bishops
New York October 3 One hundred thirteen bishops and over 600 clergy and lay delegates gathered at St John the Divine for the triennial General Convention. The opening procession was led by Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts and business sessions followed in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. John the Divine
Protestant Episcopal Church
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Garrett
Dallas
Tex
Sulzer Trial Hearings Focus on Sarecky On Stand
Albany Oct 8 Witness Sarecky governor Sulzer's campaign secretary resumed cross examination in the impeachment trial. He testified about signing checks, his promotion to the deportation bureau and his residences in New York. The board of managers hinted at action against Bere and pressed Sarecky on naturalization and past office appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Louis A. Saracky
Sulzer
John B. Stanchfield
Line
Sarecky
State Hospital Commission
Board of Managers
Bere
The
Mamé
Serecky
Mutual Alliance Trust Company
New York
Stanchfield
Brooklyn
Webb Floyd
Gov. Sulzer
Floyd
Bureau of Deportation
Bureau
Madison Avenue
State Highway Department
State Highway Department. He Visited Gov. Sulzer
Executive Mansion
Spriggs
Montana
John A. Hennessy
Hennessy
Frawley
Towm
Buffalo
Louis Marshall
Saranac Lake
Connecticut Men Resigned as Directors
Boston October 8. At the Boston and Maine Railroad Company annual meeting several Connecticut and Boston directors resigned to reduce interlocking boards in New England. New directors elected include Charlies W. Bosworth Edward Winslow Frank Carpenter James Upham J. H. Prouty and Samuel Carr. Also news of James Dorgan in critical condition after intracranial hemorrhages at the American Graphophone plant and Henry Allen killed in a wood load accident in Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Boston & Iaine
William Skinner
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Robert C. Baylies
Robert M. Burnett
Southboro
Boston Holding Company
Philip Dexter
Boston & Providence Railroad
Samuel Hemingway
Charles F. Linsley
Connecticut
Theodore N. Vail
Lyndon, VI
Alexander Cochrane
New Haven Company
Charlies W. Bosworth
Springfield
Edward B. Winslow
Portland
Frank P. Carpenter
Manchester
N. H
James D. Upham
Claremont
N. J
J. H
James Dorgan
Organ Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
American Graphophone Company
William H. Curley
Fred Grutz Dies in Chicago Former Bridgeporter
News reaches Seaview avenue that Fred Grutz formerly of Seaview avenue and a Bridgeporter has died in Chicago. No cause of death given. Body at O'Hara and Kehoe undertaking parlors 1009 Madison Street. Grutz formerly worked at Union Typwriter Co. West End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred Grutz
Seaview Avenue
O'Hara & Kehoe
Madison Street
Gratz
Union Typwriter Co
West End
Democratic Party Primary Tickets In Farmer Today
The Farmer prints on page 12 the official Democratic delegates and alderman tickets for city convention district races to be decided in the Democratic primary on October 14. One column lists delegates favoring Frederick C. Mullins for mayor, the other lists delegates favoring John M. Donnelly for mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Farmer
Frederick C. Mullins
John M. Donnelly
Immigrant girl destined for Bridgeport narrowly escapes deportation
Annie Harelick, 25, intends to reach her sister at 356 Hallett Street in Bridgeport after a perilous journey from New York. An encounter on a train to Port Chester left her robbed of $21, unable to speak English, and frightened of return to Ellis Island. Detectives were alerted as authorities traced her steps to a lodging house and a missing address.
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Russia
Annie Harelick
Bridgeport
Hallett Street
New York
Port Chester
Ells Island
Baraska Oshawa
George Hy
Arnold
George F. Simon
Annie
North End Hermit Faces Ill Morning Plight
Jacob Hoffman aged 65, known as the old hermit of the North End, was found in a field north of St Vincent's hospital suffering from exposure. He was moved to the hospital after Dr John J. Mac Donald tended him. He said little beyond asking for hot water and noted he had slept outside all night. He survives on berries in summer and works as a laborer when able. Previously he lived in a hut of fence rails nearby and has long attracted local curiosity. President Wilson requested the Washington Post editor retract a quoted statement accusing Democrats who oppose him of rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hoffman
Switzerland
North End
Emergency Hospital Ambulance Corps
St. Vincent's Hospital
Hoffman
John J. MacDonald
St. Vincent’s
Wilson
The
Washington Post
Matty Fands Baker With Two On Bases in First Inning
At Shibe Park Philadelphia the Giants faced the A's under misty skies. Mathewson opposed Plank as Baker doubled and fouled twice before Matty struck him out in the first inning. Merkle injured ankle kept him from playing and Snodgrass moved to first. The crowd packed the stands despite weather while New Yorkers urged the Giants on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Baker
Matty
Athletics
Eddie Plank
Giants
Merkle
Snodgrass
New York
Bender
Foundland
Soli
Shike Park
20Th Street
Danny Murphy
McGraw
Plank
Lappa Mathewson
McLean
Connolly
Rigler
Egan
Klem
Herzog
Collins
Doyle
Fletcher
Mathewson
Murphy
Oldring
MacInnis
Burns
Shafer
Murray
Barry
Lapp
Meyers
McInni
Strunk
Wiltse
Tmtry
Hersog
Sec
Afst
Kewark
Doyle Éike
Wlites
Lean
Wiltie
Meinnis
Collina
Pitchers Duel Marks Sixth Inning In Local Game
The narrative covers a tense sixth inning with Plank and Mathewson locking down hitters and Doyle misplaying a potential play. Fletcher makes a key defensive stop and Baker is retired after fouling two balls. The piece closes with a Copper Producers' Association September statement noting a large drop in stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapp
Doyle
Wiltie
Leoyie
Mathewson
Ming
Plank
Murphy
Joe Burns
Fletcher
Oldrine
Doyte
Hale
Plant
Fomta Mctania
Barns
Collins
Connolly
Baker
Mcinnie
Copper Producers’ Association
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Lodging House
DE Rosa
Commissioner Schwerdfle
Episcopal
Bishop Hall
Vermont
David H. Greer
Tuttle
Missouri
Convention
Lawrence
Samuel Steinholtz
Board of Managers Allege
Henry Alien
Winister
Giants Athletics
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