Veterans in Civil War group elect officers in Chattanooga encampment
At the Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans encampment in Chattanooga the election of officers dominated caucuses. Alfred B. Beers noted 11,338 Civil War veterans died in the year and 189,000 remain on rolls. Debate covered railroad rate discrimination and pensions for blind veterans, withBeers urging a $75 monthly pension and reform to widows’ pensions married after June 1.
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Chattanooga
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
Alfred B. Beers
Col. L. c. Adams
Superior
Neb
Washington Gardner
Michigans
John EB. Sauter
Pittsburgh
C. 8.Bestt
San Francisco
Organiza
Beers
Stolls
Jossea
South
Unicnm
Southern Passenger Association
Ohto River
Trunk Line Association
New York
Trans Continental Lines
Missouri
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Sheriff Vollmer Tries Sing Sing Visit Amid Chair Remarks
Sheriff William Vollmer toured Sing Sing with Mrs. Vollmer and friends. The warden allowed them to sit in the electric chair, noting it has sent many to their deaths. Vollmer inspected the prison and called its conditions very old fashioned and the corridors narrow. In nearby news, BN EL Telephone Co plans conduit wiring on Connecticut Avenue with Warrenite paving and concrete base tops.
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William Vollmer
Sing Sing
BN. EL. Telephone Co
Connecticut Avenue
Alleged Thief In Westport Wreck On Trial Before Jury
Elizabeth S. James of Chicago testified in criminal court about jewels worth 3200 stolen during the Springfield express wreck at Westport in October 1912. Hanford Donnelly of Westport faced a jury on theft. he pleaded guilty to finding the jewel case after passengers left and claimed a reward. The trial continued at press time.
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Elizabeth S. James
Chicago
Criminal Superior Court
Springfield Express
Westport
Hanford Donnelly
Reed
James
Shea
Donnelly
Alderman Debates Theatre Fire Alarm Location
The commons council committee on ordinances weighs an ordinance requiring theatres with 300 or more seats to install stall fire alarm boxes. Debates center on placing boxes near picture booths or box offices rather than stages as proposed. The committee will gather more data before reporting.
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The
Common Council
Moving Picture Houses
Picture Theatres
Committee On Ordinances
Wesleyan Opens Year With Large Entering Class
Wesleyan University begins its 83rd academic year with one of the largest entering classes in its history. President William A. Shanklin welcomed returning and new students at the opening chapel. Faculty changes include appointments from Wabash, Michigan, Brown, William Jewell, and Iowa State College. Professor Dodge on leave. Prof. Ren shaw remains. Observatory Hall interior improvements and a new swimming pool at the gym reflect campus upgrades.
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Middletown
Wesleyan University
William A. Shanklin
Wesleyan
Charles A. Tuttle
Wabash College
Indiana
Carrie A. Conley
University of Michigan
Moses E. Crossley
Brown
William Jewell College
Missouri
R. R. Renshaw
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Acts
Walter Myles
State University of Iowa
Raymond Dodge
Dodge
Nutrition Laboratory
Carnegie Institution
Boston
William North Rice
Alaska
America
Europe
Smith College opens year with 1600 students in Northampton
Northampton Mass Sept 18 The Smith College academic year opened with enrollment exceeding 1600 young women. About 500 entered this year and the class breakdown includes 486 sophomores 317 juniors and 334 seniors. President Marion L Burton announced plans to start a new 150000 dollar biological laboratory building to be completed within a year.
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Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Marion L. Burton
Iron Worker Survives 50 Foot Fall From Tower
Westport reports Daniel, a structural worker on a 220 foot Saugatuck river tower for electrification, was hit by a falling hammer and plunged about 50 feet. He wedged in steel joists, was freed by coworkers, and survived with only a scalp wound and stomach impact. He was driven to Dr. Frank McLaury’s home.
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Westport
Daniel
Saugatuck
Connor
Conner
Frank McLaury
Compo Beach
Currency bill passes House by 286 to 84 vote
The administration currency bill was approved in the House by a tally of 286 to 84, with minimal changes to its core provisions. The result advances the measure toward enactment, reflecting broad support amid ongoing fiscal policy debate.
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Washington
Administration
House
Driver Jumps In Automobile's Path
In Fairfield avenue near Hancock avenue Enrico Montararo 18 slumped from a dump cart in front of the A Holland Forbes car traveling east at about 15 miles per hour. Jennings and Miss Forbes aided the victim and Police Inspector Waters arranged hospital care where X rays indicated likely foot fracture. Jennings reported no blame and was allowed to depart.
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Fairfield Avenue
Hancock Avenue
Enrico Montararo
Harras Avenue
Gaynor & Lambert Contracting Company
A. Holland Forbes
E. H. Jennings
Miss Forbes
Montararo
Forbes
Jennings
Joseph Waters
Finnegan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Waters
Campaign to clean Bridgeport yards continues
The Bridgeport health department reports ongoing efforts to clear rubbish from yards. Inspector J C Grace has ordered 31 yards cleaned since September 1, with property holders often indifferent to backyard conditions, but the campaign will persist until winter snows halt work.
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Bridgeport
Health Department
J. C.grace
Man Dies After Self-Inflicted Wound in Norwalk
Henry Ireland, 40, who attempted death by his own action by cutting his throat in South Norwalk, died last night at Norwalk hospital. He leaves a widow and one child.
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South Norwalk
Henry Ireland
Norwalk Hospital
Junk dealer Ferris jailed for receiving stolen brass and copper
Bridgeport Brass officials testified thefts average over $1,000 monthly, prompting security measures. John Ferris, junk dealer at Stella street, was found guilty of accepting about $50 of stolen brass and copper and sentenced to three months in county jail and a fine. Co-defendant Joseph Ruderman’s case was continued.
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John Ferris
Stella Street
Bridgeport Brass Company
Ferris
John J. Carr
Joseph Ruderman
William T. Gardner
Brass Company
New York City
Rudderman
Edward Cronan
Jones Avenue
Stoddard
New Britain Votes to Own Lighting Plant
New Britain voters moved to pursue municipal ownership of the electric light plant operated by the United Electric Light and Water company. The council also agreed to study building and running a municipal ice plant, with ice houses to be built on a reservoir used for the water supply. The city already owns water and electric facilities and aims to join Norwalk and Norwich as leaders in Connecticut municipal ownership.
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New Britain
United Electric Light and Water Company
Norwalk
Norwich
Connecticut
K. of C Pool Tourney Opens At Bridgeport Chapter
Bridgeport Chapter of the Knights of Columbus begins its annual pool contest for the local championship. It is early to pick a winner, but many interesting games are expected as the tournament proceeds. Three prizes await the successful victors.
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Bridgeport
K of C
President's Church Sold To Negro Congregation
Washington September 18 President Wilson is without a church as the Central Presbyterian Church building was sold to Mount Carmel Baptist Congregation. The Central church will erect a new structure in a more desirable neighborhood. Wilson may join another Presbyterian church until the new building is ready.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Mount Carmi
Central Presbyterian Church
Central Church
Fanny Crosby to Speak at Bridgeport Mission
Bridgeport Christian Union officials announce that Fannie Crosby the blind hymn writer will address the mission inmates. Date to be announced later and a large attendance is anticipated.
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Bridgeport Christian Union
Bank Street
Fannie Crosby
Sulzer Absent From Impeachment Court Represented by Lawyers
Albany Sept 18 Governor William Sulzer did not appear before the Court of Impeachment as it organized to hear charges of high crimes. He asked to be represented by counsel, a request the court granted, while 260 public seats were available for spectators. Proceedings opened with oath, roll calls, and setup of rules, with judges and senators forming the impeachment court.
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Albany
William Sulzer
State of
New York
Empire State
Senate
Assembly Board of Managers
Alton B. Parker
Court of Appeals
John B. Stanchfield
Edgar T. Brackett
Eugene Lamb Richards
Frawley Legislative Committee
Isidore J Kressel
Hiram C. Todd
Supreme Court
D. Cady Herrick
Irving Vann
Austen G. Fox
Harvey Hinman
Louis Marshall
Roger P. Clark
Robert F. Wagener
John C. Fitzgerald
Patrick E. McCabe
Fitzgerald
John F. Murtaugh
Elmira
Murtaugh
Sage
High Court
Cullen
James F. Frawley
Herrick
Judge Cullen
Frawley
Remsperger
Lanner
Wagner and Browne
Bartlett
Gray
McCabe
Assembly of the State of
Hitchcock, Chase and Miller
Secret Service Seizes Lindquist Bomb Satchel at White House
Congressman Lindquist of Michigan faced Secret Service scrutiny when his satchel of leather and cloth samples triggered a security reaction. Agents bought the bag and mistook it for an infernal machine, prompting a brief delay before Lindquist could enter the executive offices. He quipped that next time he would use an openwork hamper.
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Washington
Lindquist
Michigan
White House
Wilson
Impostor Schmidt tied to counterfeiting ring exposed
New York report details an engraver A G Hauver identifying copper plates used by Hans Schmidt in counterfeit work. Dr Ernest Muret, a supposed accomplice, denies knowledge of plots. Police Inspector Faurot hints at larger probe into impersonation of a man believed dead and possible ties to a tombs inmate.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Poltine
Ernest Muret
Schmidt
Muret
A. G. Hauver
Faurot
Detectivad Bureau
Hauver
Hambure
Ger
Body of actress due in Stamford
Stamford CT Sept 18 The body of Monnie Standish vaudeville actress who died in London is expected to arrive here today in charge of her mother Mrs Daniel Hickey. Standish was part of the Standish sisters team which toured England and the continent. Her father Daniel Hickey a Stamford police member, and the actress with her parents were well known in Bridgeport.
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Stamford
Monnie Standish
London
Daniel Hickey
Miss Standish
Standish Aistern
England
Stamford Police
Bridgeport
Barber Meyer Dies at 67 in Bridgeport
August F Meyer a Bridgeport barber and prominent German resident died at his home 57 Prospect Street after a protracted illness. He ran shops on Fairfield Avenue and Pastel Avenue and later worked as a journey man barber. Survived by his wife two sons August Jr and Harry three daughters Edith Grace and Stephen Beyer plus one sister Mrs John Gerbioty.
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August F. Meyer
Bridgeport
Prospect Street
Meyer
Pastel Avenue
Frederic Beyer
August ©, Jr
Harry
Stephen BH. Cflettinae
Edith
Grace
John Gerbioty
Police barbecue bigger than ever at Courtland Club
Early today preparations were complete for the police sheep roast at the Courtland Club Black Rock with expected attendance the largest ever in Bridgeport. A program of music song and recitation accompanied the day as officers prepared to enjoy the event.
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Courtland Club
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Pay Increase for General Assembly Members Proposed
Letter to the editor questions which constitutional amendments to vote for on October 6. The writer notes one amendment allows raising legislators’ pay from 300 to 500 dollars for the term. The request seeks clarification on all amendments.
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Farmer
C. G.—Carr
General Assembly
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Sulzer
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Secret Service
Rep. Lindquist
Inspector Faurot
Germany
Hickey
Barber Meyer
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