Still search for bodies of three sailors
The U S S McCall expects to depart Bridgeport for Gardiner's Bay at o'clock tomorrow as Mayor Wilson reports a three sailors drownings after a launch collision with the Ensign Landsdowne. Descriptions of the sailors were provided by Surgeon George C. Rhoades. Seaman Brom Ensign Landsdowne aided by a lighthouse keeper rescued one survivor, while two others remained missing. Authorities, including Harbormaster Garry Paddock, will continue dives and search efforts once the cutter returns to sea. The story notes a power cutter last traveled to the breakwater area with Russell and Sheehan aboard.
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Wilson
Landsdowne
U. S. S. McCall
Kigh
Lansdowne
McCall
Bridgeport
Gardiner’s Bay
L. L
New Steg Mon ‘Pas
George C. Rhoades
Alfred Edward Sheehan
Preston Chute
Joseph Patrick Russell
Harbormas Garry Paddock
Sheehan
Thompson
Whompson
Stratford Avenue
Russell
Eehan
Mer Seaboard
Coxin
Green
Ompeon
Zachary Landstown
Doolittle Divorce Filed on Cruelty Grounds
Etta Doolittle sues for divorce from Liver Doolittle in Superior Court city filing alleging intolerable cruelty and habitual intemperance. Couple married April 18, 190%. Doolittle wife's maiden name Hita.
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Etta Doolittle
Liver
Wilson says pen sharpened to sign tariff bill
Washington September 22 disputed points between Senate and House in the tariff bill narrowed to income tax cotton futures and general provisions. President Wilson said conferences led him to believe differences would be smoothed and he would sign the bill this week. Senate managers expect the conference report to the House by Thursday. Democrats from the south favor the Lever cotton future tax compromise and oppose the Sig Clarke tax. The income tax section faces settlement with changes to the minimum exception and allowances for dependents and high incomes.
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Washington
Senate
House
Wilson
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Hoke Smith
South
Representative Lever
Burleson
Cotton Exchange
Man and Wife Said to Run Policy Shop
New Haven news reports Vincenzo Serra and his wife Louisa Serra charged with burglary. Their city court case was continued to allow police more time for investigation. A stash of policy slips and a list of customers were found on Serra. Bail set at $000 for him, $1,000 for her. The Bogue theft case was also continued.
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New Haven
Vincenzo Serra
Louisa Serra
Serra
Winfred Bogue
Hartford
Seven Thousand Tax Payers Have Not Filed Lists
Tax Assessors urge property owners to file lists via evening hours Tuesday to Friday and next Monday night. By noon today 5,166 had filed, about 7,000 remain. A daily $0 penalty is required to finish within the law, with a ten percent penalty on late filings after October 1.
John E Foster Bridgeport Clothier Dies at 63
John E. Foster longtime Bridgeport clothier died at his home 255 Park Avenue at seven this morning aged 63 from a weeklong indigestion and heart weakness. Born in Middlesex Vermont November 15 1851 he built Foster Besse Co and helped expand the Besse system to 30 stores. Survived by wife Elizabeth Buchanan four children Edward L John E Jr William E Miss Mildred. served as deacon at First Baptist and held director post at Pequonnock Bank. Funeral Wednesday at home with Rev. George W Nicholson and Rev. John R Brown assisting.
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John E. Foster
Bridgeport
Park Avenue
Mr. Foster
Middlesex
Charles A. Foster
Waterbury
Harris Clothing Co
Brass City
Elizabeth Buchanan
Foster
Holyoke
Foster & Dudley
Sturdevant Block
Burr & Knapp
Lyman W. Besse
Springfield
Foster &Besse
Brooklawn Club
Samuel H. Harris Lodge
Edward L
John E. Jr
William E
Mildred
First Baptist Church
George W. Nicholson
John R. Brown
Mr. Nicholson
Maryland Swept by Fatal Storm
Maryland was lashed by destructive winds and heavy rain causing crop and building damage and one confirmed death. On a Harford County farm Thomas Presberry and his fiancée sought shelter when a structure collapsed burying Presberry and injuring the woman. he died after being extricated with a broken back.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Harford County
Presberry
Personal crisis reports by gas in New Haven boarding house
Patrick Mc Laughlin aged 40 committed death by own action at his boarding house during the night by inhaling illuminating gas. The reason for his act is not known. It is believed a son residing in Mount Carmel survives him.
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New Haven
Patrick McLaughlin
Mount Car
Mel
Lim
Forty Niner's Fortune Bequeathed in Probate Will
Special to The Farmer from Westport describes the probate of Ambrose S. Hurlburt's will. The trust begins at 250000 with three sons and a son-in law as trustees, pays a 5000 annuity to the widow, and divides the remainder among five children and later their lineal descendants. The State Street mansion goes to the widow, 10000 to granddaughter Mary Mohler, and the will dates to 1899.
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Westport
Ambrose S. Hurlburt
Union Pacific Railroad
D. B. Bradley, Jr
Maming
Horace C
Fred W
Ambrose S. Hu
Potato Bugs and Vandals Threaten North Avenue Crop
Farmer P. Fimmerman of 268 North Avenue reports potato bugs and night raids by vandals using a five pronged fork to steal tubers. An estimated bushel loss has occurred in the past week, prompting police to investigate further.
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P. Fimmerman
North Avenue
Timmerman
Forgotten By Dead Woman Carrie Mills Sues for Board Bill
Carrie Mills of Norwalk sues Edward L. Saunders administrator of Angeline Saunders estate for 2500 claiming a promised bequest for boarding from Oct 1 1906 to Oct 1 1912. Papers filed in superior court say the testatrix left no will and a claim for 1990 was denied by the administrator.
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Carrie Mills
Norwalk
Edward L. Saunders
Angeline Saunders
Testatrix
New Haven and Harriman Stocks Drag Market Open
New Haven and Harriman stocks were heavy as trading resumed at noon after a morning funeral of Mayor Gaynor. Canadian Pacific and Reading led rail shares with readings of gains, while People's Gas climbed and California Petroleum preferred fell. Banks posted strong weekly results despite loan contraction.
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New York
Gaynor
Reading
Steel
New Haven
Harriman
Canadian Pacific
California Petroleum
People’s Gas
Bench Warrant for Criminal Assault in New Britain
State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn ordered Charles Adams of New Britain brought before criminal court on a bench warrant. Adams, described as a negro, is charged with a statutory offense against Mrs. Alice Voight, a white New Britain woman. The alleged Sept. 15 crime involved forcing her at gunpoint to surrender money. he is held on $10,000 bond.
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Hartford
Hugh M. Alcorn
Charles Adams
New Britain
Criminal Court
Adams
Alice Voight
Connecticut
New York City Honors Mayor Gaynor With State Funeral
New York observed a citywide pause as Mayor Gaynor's body was moved from City Hall to Trinity Church for a solemn service. Tens of thousands lined Broadway to honor the late mayor, with 50 000 wanting to join the procession but fewer permitted. The day saw municipal and stock exchanges closed, schools in tribute, and a simple, subdued funeral march led by Taft and city officials.
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New York
Gaynor
City Hall
Trinity Church
Greer
Broadway
William H. Taft
United States
Thomas H
C. 8. Burch
St. Paul's Church
Catafalque
Greenwood Cemetery
Brooklyn
New York Stock Exchange
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Mercantile Exchanges
Kilme
Gas hearing set for October third in Bridgeport
The Public Utilities Commission scheduled a second hearing for October 3 on a gas price reduction petition by Representative John H McMurray and Lynn W Wilson and about 200 gas customers. An accountant’s report, prepared after the first session, will be presented and witnesses will discuss the gas company’s financial methods amid expectations of sensational evidence.
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John H McMurray
Lynn W. Wilson
Public Utilities Commission
City Hall
Commission
Representative McMurray
Bridgeport
New England
State Takes Up Case of Glandered Horse
A glanders case found in Bridgeport spurs state action. Connecticut Humane Society officers race to locate the culprit who brought the diseased horse to the city. State Commissioner Heman O Averill orders inspectors and assistants to secure conviction and aid in identifying the man seen leading the horse to Bridgeport.
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Connecticut Humane Society
Heman O. Averill
Bridgeport
Ten Thousand Endows Two Beds at Stamford Hospital
Stamford today announced a $10,000 donation to endow two beds at Stamford Hospital. President Edwin L. Scofield reported $5,960 in cash received for general expenses. Patients were moved from the old hospital to the new building today, with forty people transported by ambulances.
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Stamford
Edwin L. Scofield
Stamford Hospital
Precedents Ten Be Established in Sulzer Trial
Albany report notes global university observers tracking the Sulzer impeachment case to study rare precedents. Lawyers cite few impeachments since 1806 with defense arguing constitutional issues over adjournment and extra sessions as observers prepare exhaustive institutional reports. A second page note mentions a local charities board meeting and a Pratt death inquiry report anticipated.
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Albany
Sulzer
England
United States
Peariall
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Louis Marshall
James A. Garrison
Troy
Cochran
Board of Charities
Pratt
Hill Sues To Halt East Bridgeport Garbage Plant
State of Connecticut through County Health Officer George E. Hill files injunction against Pridee Port By-Products Co. over persistent nuisance from odor. Charien C. Fischer named defendant as residents urge court to restrain operation. action returnable at October term.
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State of Connecticut
George E. Hill
Pridee- Port By-Products Co
John M. Donnelly
East Bridgeport
Charien C. Fischer
McLellan
County Health
Offcer Hill
Fischer
Y M C A Boomer Believed Victim of Spotted Fever
Wadsworth Bigelow a one year old Cincinnati resident who recently arrived in the city was removed from the YMCA building to Bridgeport hospital for observation. He had been in the dormitory wards two weeks and grew worse, lapsing into unconsciousness. Doctors suspected meningitis and blood tests were sent. the Board of Health prepared to act if confirmed.
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Wadsworth Bigelow
Cincinnati
Ohio
YY. M. Cc. A
Main and
Gilbert Streets
Bridgeport Hospital
Bigelow
MacDonald
Board of Health 2
Jilted Barber Ended New Romance of Former Sweetheart
Mazie Brown testified that Agostino Gonfarlonire, a barber at 14 Gregory Street, tried to break up her new romance and damaged her good name. She gave address 729 Hancock Avenue and named Nic who influenced her. Captain George Arnold heard the tale. the man faced a reprimand and left without charges.
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Agostino Gonfarlonire
Gregory Street
Fison
Mazie Brown
Hancock Avenue
toGar Haled
George Arnold
Agostino
Nic Ae Hans
Belme Peeter
Will Enforce Law As To Safeguards In The Theatres
State police and local authorities debate fire precautions and safety inspections in theatres. The issue centers on proper enforcement of regulations and whether officers have received clear orders to inspect theatres for safety compliance. Conflicting reports indicate local police may not admit formal directives.
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Iaw
Thin
Peter
Pete Ile
Third Victim of Jewel Robbers Dies in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids mid September. Paul Townsend aged 24 is the third victim of the jewelers robber gang that raided the J. J. Thomson store last Thursday. Ged todeg, J. N. Thomson and Edward Sevith were shot and killed instantly. Police have not yet arrested the robbers.
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Grand Rapids
Mid
Paul Townsend
J. J. Thomson
Ged Todeg
J. N. Thomson
Edward Sevith
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