Canaan May Lose Gretna Green Status in State
Hartford February 5 The town of Canaan and neighboring towns near New York or Massachusetts have acted as Gretna Green for couples seeking marriage by waiving the five days notice required for non residents. Attorney General Hinman rules such waivers cannot be treated as public policy and the practice may cease. J Lee Ensing town clerk of Canaan sought a definitive ruling from Dr. John T. Black health commissioner. The attorney general emphasizes that considerations about the marrying parties alone do not govern public policy.
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Hartford
Canaan
New York State
Massachusetts
George ©. Hinman
J. Lee Ensing
John T. Black
Autoist Held After Hitting U S Mail Carrier
Frank Forgale of 709 State street faces charges of reckless driving and driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated after striking United States mail carrier John J. Donahue of 4 South avenue at the Colorado and State street corner. Donahue suffered body bruises and minor head abrasions and was sent home for treatment.
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Frank Forgale
State Street
Third Precinct
United States
John J. Donahue
South Avenue
Colorado Avenue
Forgate
Penahue
Spanish Cabinet Discusses Elections and US Trade Pact
Madrid conference of the Spanish cabinet extended five hours to debate the forthcoming elections and the proposed commercial convention between Spain and the United States.
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United Staper
Madrid
Spain
United States
U S Commerce Chamber to Develop Water Power
The U S Chamber of Commerce sent a nationwide referendum on congressional action to develop the United States water power resources. A special committee recommended enacting such legislation after an inquiry. President Wilson urged passage and a committee is at work to report a general bill this session.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Congress
Chamber
Wilson
House
Vegetable Growers Brave Cold to Attend Meeting
Fifty members of the Connecticut Vegetable Growers association braved below zero weather to attend the opening session at Foot Guard hall. The joint three day meeting with the Connecticut Pomological Society heard reports from treasurer G. R. Risley, auditor Horace Williams, and secretary Dr. C P Clin ton showing progress and a prosperous condition. HOLD MID WLER MEETING. The midweek Congregational church meeting in Stratford transfers to W A Stage home at 122 Broadbridge Avenue.
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Connecticut Vegetable Growers Association
Aviation
Connecticut Pomological Society
G. R. Risley
Silver Lane
Horace Williams
C. P.clinton
New Haven
Congregational Church of Stratford
W. A. Stage
Broadbridge Avenue
East Broadway
Are Advertised Medicines Worthless in Public Outlook
An advertisement argues against condemning all advertised medicines and praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a forty year standard remedy for female ailments, claiming broad recognition and steady popularity from coast to coast.
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Lydia Pinkham
America
Oecean
Ocean
California Syrup of Figs Exalts Gentle Laxative Use
Mothers urged to switch from calomel and castor oil to California Syrup of Figs as a positive gentle remedy for children. Claims it cleanses liver and bowels, sweetens stomach, and saves illness by a daily teaspoon. Warns against counterfeits and incorrect brands.
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California
Ottomia Rig Syrup Company
New York Cotton Broker Faces Possible Warrant in Petersen Case
Miss Eleanor Petersen accused a Broad Street cotton broker of immoral conduct after answering a stenographer ad. Detective Healy awaited a scream for action, but Petersen said there was no worse conduct on Saturday, delaying a warrant. Mrs. Ellen O Grady, Fifth Deputy Police Commissioner, announced as protector of girls, oversaw the case.
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New York
Eleanor Petersen
New 106
Avenus
Ellen O'Grady
Tombs
Thomas Healy
Miss Petersen
Broad Street
Healy
Navy Sends Five Men to New Haven Post
Five youths accepted for U S navy service at Cannon street recruiting station were sent to New Haven yesterday for enlistment. Names include Bernard J McDonald 18 of 5 Bellcourt Stamford apprentice Seaman John S Yaroschak 18 of 269 Sixth Street Brooklyn apprentice Seaman John Van Deventer 14 of 95 Tallman Street Brooklyn apprentice Seaman Bryant G Wynne 21 State Street New Haven oiler amid core Hall 26 475 West 117th Street New York City seaman.
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United States Navy
Cannon Street
New Haven
Bernard J. McDonald
Bellcourt
Stamford
John
Yaroschak
Sixth Street
John van Deventer
Tallman Street
Brooklyn
N. YA
Bryant BG. Wynne
State Street
Naked flame near body causes house fire rescue
Danbury February 5 Mrs Annie Hughes tried to warm herself by holding a naked lamp flame close to her clothing and set fire to her garments inside her Tiberty street home. Neighbors arrived as she screamed and flames were checked, saving her life. She was hospitalized in stable condition with hopes for recovery. The house had no coal the previous day.
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Danbiury
Annie Hughes
Tiberty Street
Shea
Fairfield man arrested after dispute over coal sale
Tohn Mere of Fairfield attempted to buy coal from ERI Goal company yesterday afternoon and allegedly abused a patrolman on duty after being told to leave. He will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
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Thn
ERI
Tohn Mere
Fairfield
Trecinet
Mere
Compo Inn Not to Lose License After Plea Deal
The Compo Inn cases were dismissed from the court docket after Marion Levy, Jacob Levy, and Joseph Scherer pleaded guilty. The judge found Levy should not lose her license and the inn will continue business. All costs were remitted, and no evidence was presented beyond pleas.
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Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Marion
Jacob Levy
Joseph Scherer
Justice of the Peace
Edward J. McMants
Marion Levy
Moss
Jacob B. Klein
Deforest and Klein
John J. Walsh
Huxford
Justice of the Peace McManus
Walsh
McManus
Jack Frost Keeps Bridgeport Firemen Busy All Day
Fire department responded seven times yesterday from dawn to night to chimney fires caused by residents burning extra fuel amid fuel scarcity. Alarms at Railroad Avenue and Wooden Avenue, Hammond Street, and Railroad Avenue and Broad Street all resulted in no injuries and minor damage estimated around ten dollars.
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Jack Frost
Bridgeport Fire Departments
Railroad Avenue
Wooden Avenas
Hammond Street
Engine Company Nine
Broad Street
Hand Amputations After Gear Incident at Beldgenort Works
John Locket a 43 year old colored employee at the Beldgenort Boller Works lost two fingers and suffered severe hand injuries when his right hand was caught in revolving gears. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where doctors amputated the little ring and middle fingers, with the index finger and thumb badly crushed. Dr B Paswth of Emergency Hospital attended and ordered transfer for further treatment.
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Beldgenort Boller Works
John Locket
St. Vincent's Hospital
B. ©. Paswth
Watch Chain Lost On Fairfield Avenue Reported
William Hy Henshaw of 40 Nestor Street New York City reported at police headquarters that he lost a valuable watch chain somewhere on Fairfield Avenue yesterday afternoon.
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Wiliam Hy, Henshaw
Nestor Street
New York City
Fairfield Avenue
St Regis Hotel Jewel Theft In New York Case
Police pursue pawnbrokers and fences as detectives trace jewels valued over 20000 stolen from Mrs Francis J Carolan in the St. Regis hotel The California heiress sister of Illinois Governor Frank Lowden and daughter of George M Pullman had a pearl necklace left unseen in the safe The mystery woman suspect may have aided a thief in this six week old case.
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New York
Francis J. Carolan
St. Regis Hotel
Carolan
George M. Pullman
Frank ©. Lowden
Illinois
St. Regis
Yoming
Lowden
Oliniis
Mrs. Carolan
Burlinghame
Boy ride ends with stranded trip to Bridgeport
John and Joseph Larkin aged 10 and 12 were lured from New York by a man who offered a ride to Bridgeport. After arriving, each boy received 19 cents and was sent to eat while the driver left them stranded. They sought help at police headquarters and were housed for the night before being returned to New York. Connecticut company faces $70,000 in damages in Hartford court, Mrs Welton seeks $250,000 for injuries from a trolley and car collision.
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John
Joseph Larkin
Bridgeport
137Th Street
New York City
Police
New York
Connecticut CO
Hartford
Connecticut Company
A. M. Welton
Darken Your Gray Hair With Sage and Sulphur
women urged to buy Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair quickly. ad promises natural, even darkening after one or two applications and claims youthfulness, with disclaimer that it is a toilet preparation not a medicine.
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Wyeth
Weeth
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