Baldwin Opposes National Prohibition At Conference
Governor Simeon E. Baldwin of Connecticut objected to a federal constitutional amendment banning liquor, arguing it would be ill suited for large cities and contrary to the spirit of limited government. The National Council of Congregational Churches discussed temperance, church adaptation, and reviving work among workers and schools, with speakers urging practical outreach over dogma.
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Banks City
National Council of Congregation
Goveronor Simeon E. Baldwin
Connectia
United States
National Council
Oscar H. Maurer
Seater Arch
New Haven
Conn
Maurer
Lewis JT. Reed
Flatbush Congregational Herd
Brooklyn
E. B. Robinson
Grace Church
Holyoke
Mass
Defense opens in murder trial of admiral's widow
In Plymouth Massachusetts on October 23 the defense for Mrs Jennie May Eaton opened in the murder case of her husband Rear Admiral Joseph G Eaton The chief counsel William A outlined the strategy to rebut government claims that poison killed the admiral The defense expects about three days of testimony from naval officers about Eaton's habits and possible drug use A carpenter's tools were reported stolen from a house on State Street extension earlier that day
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Iymouth
Mase
Jennie May Eaton
Joseph G. Eaton
William
Eaton
Fran
Grogan
Charles HE Clark
Goo
Naral
Giant fans hoped to save miners buried in vast explosion
In Dawson New Mexico on October 23, between 193 and 243 men remained trapped in Shaft No 1 at the Stag Canon Mine after a major blast. Fourteen bodies were recovered overnight and rescuers, aided by ventilating fans, pressed deeper as government trains and volunteer crews converged.
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New Mexico
Great
Dawson
N. M
Colorado
Black Mountain
Denver
Rock Springs
Wyo
Pittsburgh
Kas
James Douglas
Douglas, Ariz
Phelps-Dodge Company
el Paso
Tex
Stag-Canon
Earthquake Shocks Colon City Early Morning
An earthquake lasting about sixteen seconds jolted Colon at 8 o’clock this morning. Homes rattled and clocks stopped, but no injuries were reported in this city.
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Colon
Workman Loses Arm in Bridgeport Brass Plant Accident
Tony Bo-Wich of 122 George Street suffered a crushing arm injury at the Housatonic Avenue plant of Bridgeport Brass. His arm was torn near the elbow after catching fingers in a rolling machine. The arm was amputated below the elbow. He received first aid and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital after splints were applied by Dr. I H Finnegan.
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Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport Brass Company
Tony Bo- Wich
George Street
I. H. Finnegan
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Dr Gerber Sued By Boy In Auto Collision Case
Frank Caruso a 17 year old resident of this city sues Dr Jacob Gerber Stratford Avenue physician for 5000 dollars claiming he was struck by Gerber’s auto on Stratford Avenue June 3 1913. Caruso suffered a nervous shock and sought identity of the owner before learning Gerber owned the machine.
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Jacob Gerber
Frank Caruso
Stratford Avenue
Caruso
Gerber
State sues bondsman to recover on $750 bond
Connecticut sues Philip Silberman of Stamford to recover $850 damages for a bond posted for Passell Jaffee in an arson case from April 1911. Jaffee and the bondsman failed to appear when the case was ready for trial, prompting the action returnable to the November term of the superior court.
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Connecticut
Philip Silberman
Stamford
Passell Jaffee
Jaffee
Report of Sealer T J Cunningham Filed
County Sealer Thomas J Cunningham filed a report covering December 12, 1912 to September 30, 1913. He notes approval of 558 scales and condemnation of 7, sealing 540 measures and 127 condemnations, and sealing 4107 weights with 220 condemnations. He visited 97 town offices to inspect outfits.
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Thomas J. Cunningham
Sheriff’s Notice On Locked Door Of Greene’s Office
Greene disappears as the Bridgeport real estate and bonding man. sheriff’s notice of attachment on rents in the Franklin Building signals looming creditor claims. Miss May Fanshaw, Greene’s former clerk, ill and confined at home. safe access hinges on her return or Greene’s appearance. Judge Foster away from city. Greene family home at 1131 Noble avenue closed with wife and daughter moved to relatives.
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Henry R. Greene
Bridgeport
Richard Brown
Hill
Franklin
Miss May Fanshaw
Milford
Greene
Miss Fanshaw
Carl Foster
Noble Avenue
Infant Swallows Roach Poison at Home
Mary Fogarty a 22 month old child of Timothy Fogarty became violently ill at 536 Atlantic Street after likely ingesting roach poison. She suffered convulsions and other poisoning symptoms despite attempts by physicians. ambulance service was called but parents chose to keep her at home under family physician care.
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Mary Fogarty
Timothy Fogarty
Atlantic Street
Finnegan
Carpenter's Body Found in Hallway
Willimantic reports the 68 year old carpenter Harry Barker was found dead in a boarding house hallway. Authorities say natural causes likely, suggesting illness in the night led to his death as no help was at hand. Barker had reported feeling unwell in the two weeks prior.
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Willimantic
Harry Barker
Barker
Republicans Not Proud of Their Record Volume 1913 Register
The Bridgeport Municipal Register for 1913, the largest ever printed, is delayed as officials note the Republican administration’s record while awaiting printer Joyce Press. Distribution may begin soon with copies reaching Mayor Wilson and city offices. the delay fuels Democratic campaign talking points and public dissatisfaction.
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Wilson
Keating
Board of Contract and Supply
Register
Bridgeport
Farmer
Joyce Press
Js the Register
Can Trial Court Impose Sentence Without a Jury
Washington officials debate whether a court may sentence a defendant who refuses to plead without presenting the case to a jury. Albert Fink of Alaska argues the point for Co. M. Summers, a Juneau banker, convicted of misappropriation of bank funds. Justice Holmes questions the doctrine, asking if such principles exist in any court.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Albert Fink
Alaska
Co. M. Summers
Juneau
Holmés
Conference Of Older Connecticut Boys Opens Here Tomorrow
Bridgeport hosts the 14th annual Older Connecticut Boys conference beginning tomorrow for a two day session with 350 delegates from across the state. Harry H. Melville serves as vice president and local leaders Rev John McLauren Richardson W Seymour Lacy Mayor Clifton B Wilson Dr Edward S Smith Roy E Clark will assist. Dr W H Donaldson of Fairfield presides at a session in First Presbyterian church. A delegates banquet is planned in Recreation Hall Friday night with Lucy T Warner Y M C A president delivering an address. Public meetings will follow for the remaining sessions.
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Bridgeport
Harry H. Melville
John McLauren Richardson
W. Seymour Lacy
Clifford B. Wilson
Edward S. Smith
Roy E. Clark
W. H. Donaldson
Fairfield
Mrs M Kausler Hosts West Trip Homecoming Party
Mrs. M Kausler and daughter Edith returned from a three months West trip and hosted a party at their Hanover Street home. Dorothy Taite charmed guests with songs while Edward Choate accompanied. Attendees included Mrs E M Lawrence, the Taite and Mallette families, Edna Payton Dorothy Smith Alice Wooster Josephine Anna Berkeley and several Messrs Thompson Havens Wooster Payton James and Edward Lacey.
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Dorothy Taite
Josephine
Anna Berkeley
Messrs. Thompson
Havens
Marano Given Life For Murder Of Contractor
Giuseppe Marano is sentenced to life in state prison after a jury found him guilty of second degree murder in the July 31 killing of Nicholas Biafore. The motive cited included wages dispute and taunting about family, with Marano fleeing before confessing on the return trip from Chicago.
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Criminal Superior Court
Guiseppe Marano
Nicholas Biafore
Joel H. Reed
Marano
State
Paving and Sewer Commission
Biafore
South Main Street
North End
Vir
Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Wilson
President Wilson designates Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day inviting all Americans to pause from work and give thanks to Almighty God. He notes peace at home and abroad, Panama Canal work finished, and calls for prayer and reflection on national duties and future cooperation. Sealed at Washington October 23, 1913, signed by W. Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
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Washington
Wilson
Issu
Panama
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United States
W.W. J. Bryan
New Haven Stock Hits Record Low After Dividend Doubt
New York report shows the New York New Haven Hartford stock sliding to a record low near $2 after Chairman Elliott signaled possible dividend cuts. It briefly recovered to 83 as investors reassessed the split between past eight percent and the June reduction to six percent.
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New York
New Haven & Hartford
Elliott
White Plague Conference Opens In Berlin
Berlin reports the White Plague conference opens with Empress patronage and delegates from twenty two nations in attendance at the Prussian Diet halls. Imperial Vice Chancellor Clemens Delbrueck welcomes delegates and notes the American contingent including Dr. Livingstone Farrand Dr. Henry Barton Jacobs and Dr. Stephen J. Maher. The three day meeting covers Tuberculosis And Mankind with experts from Hamburg Vienna Paris and other cities presenting on immunity vaccination and treatment cautions.
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Berlin
Clemens Delbrueck
United States
Herr Delbrueck
Hans Much
Hamburg
YF. Hamburger
Vienna
Louis Reron
Paris
White Slavery Trial Opens in High Court
The trial of Vito Rosco of this city for white slavery began this afternoon in the superior court before Judge Reed and a jury. Rosco is accused by his wife of attempting to entice her into a house of ill fame. Attorney Arthur M. Comley will defend him. Maria Eva Meyer was appointed administrator of August Meyer’s estate, with the entire real and personal property leaving to the widow. Alfred Griesinger and Dominick Kunkel named as appraisers.
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Vito Rosco
Reed
Rosco
House of
Il Fame
Arthur M. Comley
Maria Eva Meyer
August Meyer
Meyer
Alfred Griesinger
Dominick Kunkel
Trunk Loot Linked to Burglary Spree
Police connected Carlo DeLue to a long series of burglaries by tracing the trunk found at Hotel Drew. Detectives Hall and Petruschell identified items including a door lock cutting tool, a bolt cutter set, and hundreds of keys, tying DeLue to at least four recent break ins. He awaits trial on assault charges, with further accusations under review.
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Carlo DeLue
Peter H. Hall
Luke Petruschell
Dele
Henry Setzer
East
Washington Avenue
James Carbone
Seaview Avenue
Morris Fiddiemann
Hallett Street
Henry Suchers
Noble and
Hart Washington Avenues
Delac
Sxperior
Carmen DeMiro
Tronk Wes
Drew, Noble and
Crescent Avenues
Housewives to Cut Middleman Profits in Price Fight
Philadelphia housewives and retail watchers rally to curb living costs by reducing middleman profits. Led by Mrs William B Door, the crusade aims to slash meat and dairy prices 10 to 20 percent by buying beet directly from Argentina and bypassing wholesalers, with efforts to enroll 1000 butchers in the plan.
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Philadelphia
Dieman
Mre
Willam B. Door
Organication
Argentina
Women dispute with employers on sex morality
Everett Washington October 23 Sharp differences arose at a hearing of the state industrial commission and employers over wages and morals. Commission members Mrs Theresa McMahon and Mrs Florence Swanson said employers have no right to concern themselves with morality of women workers as long as duties are performed efficiently. J M Winslow general manager of the Independent Telephone Company contended employers must weed out immoral workers as a duty. The two commission members then asserted employers cannot control workers conduct off duty and may only require efficiency and earning their pay.
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Byverett
Wash
State Industrial Commission
Employers &T
Theresa McMahon
Florence Swanson
J. M. Winslow
Independent Telephone Company
McMahon
Swanson
Weather forecast and regional notes for New Haven
Increasing cloudiness followed by rain and warmer conditions are forecast for New Haven tonight into Friday. Connecticut regions can expect cloudy skies, possible rain, and mild winds from the east and southeast, with cooler areas experiencing frost in the Lake region and elsewhere in New England. A low pressure trough from Louisiana to Michigan brings rain to the lower Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Galveston reports 12.15 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. A hospital visit notes Mary Columbus, 45, of 202 Spruce Street, sought surgical care for two infected thumbs.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Lake Region
New England
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Galveston
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