State Civil Service Reformers Object to Soldier Prefment
New Haven Jan 4 Opera 61. Civil service in war and Connecticut analyzed by the executive committee of the Connecticut Civil Service Reform Association at its annual meeting. The report urges purging of objectionable features and counters veterans preference with fair rules. War strained government. federal civil service examined 211,703 in 1917 to 691,391 in 1918 and appointees rose from 6,312 to 214,537.
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New Haven
Necticut
Coamee
Henry W. ‘Arnani
Civil Service Commission
Federal Commission
On Hold Five Years for Roads No 1 in Debate
A congressional hearing discusses extending management of Roads No 1 for five years, with McAdoo and Kellogg debating public ownership versus private operation under state or federal control. Arguments cover rates, governance, and the potential for state agencies to reduce or regulate fares, with officials, executives, and commissioners present.
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Kellogg
Wehter
McAdoo
Orca
Senator Kellogg
Railor
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Railroad Labor Ra
State Railroad Commission Shippers
Sinn Fein assembly to form first Irish republic parliament
Dublin dispatch reports Sinn Feiners plan a public assembly here next week to declare Ireland self governed as an independent republic and seek hearing at the peace conference. The move risks clashes with the British government and follows months of internments and German plots accusations. Separately a man named William Griffen was arrested for vagrancy after soliciting money near Fairfield avenue and Water streets.
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United States
McCartan
Sinn Fein
Irish Republc
Sinn
London
Dublin
Associated Press
National Assembly
Linn Fellers
England
Ireland
Fairfield Avenue
Water Streets
William Griffen
John Street
Thomas Maloney
Griffen
Samuel Rea
The
Pennsylvania
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio
Sill Registrations For World War I Shell Shock Veterans
In City hall registrants list include Irving A. Sherwood of 73 Pixley street a five month overseas veteran with nine weeks in hospital for shell shock. Names span dozens of streets and include Stephano Paganuzzi, Charles Schwenck, Michael Langer, Philip Pollock, Emile Prevot, and many others. Two soldiers appeared at last night’s common council chamber registration between 7:30 and 8:30.
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Council Chamber
Irving A. Sherwood
Pixley Street
Sherwood
Company D
89Th Infantry
Stephano Paganuzzi
Williston Street
Charles W. Schwenck
East Main Street
Michael Langer
Cherry Street
Phillip A. Pollock
Broad
Joseph F. Barrett
Shelton Street
John P. Giblin
Russell M'Mahon
Bunnell Street
Walter Raestrick
Richard Brierley
Lindley Street
James A. Thompson
Matthew Verrilla
Riley Street
Micholas Robricci
Hamilton Street
Benjamin, Hopson
Edward Pinto
George B. Gray
Main Street
Antonio Bellizzi
State Street
John L. Beardsley
Kossuth Street
John IF. Jaggers
Dewey Street
Richard Mc Naren
Howard Avenue
Vernal I
Summit
East Avenue
Nikitas M
Kandkonicz
Joseph Crusoe
Seaview Avenue
Donato Sevito
Bunnell ‘Street
Thomas F. Schorndorf
Nicholas
Anthan D. Triantafillee
James Street
William H. Vanderbilt
Brewster Street
Robert H. Wills
Prospect Street
Harry Freedman
Taft Avenue
Guiseppe Carosiello
Linen Avenue
Joseph L. Smith
Florence Street
Louis Riccio
Connecticut Avenue
Beton P. Lauder
Sherwood Avenue
Harold 5S
Wakelle
Marion Street
Clement Kohout
Hallett Street
Henry J. di Sesa
William Street
Garabad Ohanian
Holley Street
Harold J. Schaffer
Edward V. Mullaney
Carroll Avenue
Alexander Shapiro
Wood Avenue
Stephen R. Osborne
Beers Street
Clarence J. Lynch
Quay Street
William G. Ayles
Sachs Street
Stratford
Frank Heil
Helen Street
Nichele Salano
Frank Street
Nick Witte
Olive Street
Danny Yacquk
Pembroke Street
John Hrenorchak
John J. Walsh
Black Rock Avenue
Roland §. Moiler
Buckingham Avenue
Ernest Toppitzer
Whitney Avenue
James &. Smith
Gilbert
Edmond J. Magee
Fairview Avenue
Patrick J. Doran
Clifford Street
George A. Lekas
Augustine J. Nugesmah
Highland Park Farm
Hugo E. Rush
Fairfield Avenue
Albran W. Buckley
Federal Street
John Riccio
Arctic Street
Peter Drakott
Boston Avenue
Vito Giacalone
Nelson C. Lund
Tychon Lynchuch
Pasqua Militia
Lexington Avenue
Nicholas Simonelli
Fred ‘I’. Thebedeaux
Houston Street
Elmer L. Monsees
Organ Street
Harold M. Bronson
Fifth Street
Frederick A. Ginzenhauser
Leroy J. Sweeney
Pixlee Street
Carl I. Anderson
Harold Porteous
West Avenue
Louis Vitale
Dublin to honor Wilson with freedom of city
Dublin plans to confer the freedom of the city on President Wilson. A five member deputation will go to Paris when he returns to Paris to formally bestow the honor and invite him to Dublin to receive the award.
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Dublin
Dublin Corporation
Wilson
Paris
Bride of Wealthy Tailor Marries for Business Not Love
Greenwich report recaps Phat Louis Mendelson the wealthy tailor seeking divorce from his third wife of two days. His bride describes him as a hard bargainer and a “tight wad” in a rapid, businesslike marriage, while detailing his plan to marry for money and the quick, unpaid “honey moon” duties. Her family opposed the match as she rushed to Greenwich, then New York, with stories of $25 and alleged cruelty.
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Greenwich
Louis Mendelson
Mendelson
New York Today
Henry
Ida
Aaron Ratner
Aaron
Ratner
Justice of the Penca
Hove
Fin
Schatchen Ratner
Hannah
New York
Mrs. Mendelson
Sadie
Annie
Extra Session To Conclude Trial
The trial continuation notes Bonjon's alleged insanity and defense arguments. Corcoran testified that no provocation occurred at Walker's saloon and Bonjon was among friends. Counsel argued Bonjon’s insanity, citing his Remington Arms plant work and calm duties as context.
Rescue at Sea Aboard Vessel After Northern Pacific Wreck
Sailormen in khaki disembark 160 men at a time from a sinking transport near Fire Island light as craft of all sizes race to reach the stranded crew. Lifeboats and surf boats ferry wounded and able soldiers amid chaotic choppy surf and dangerous breakers.
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Pacific
Fire Island Light
Obituary Josephine Sullivan Dies After Brief Illness
Josephine Sullivan died last night at her mother Bridget Sullivan's home at 693 Arctie Street after a brief illness. She leaves five sisters Rose Margaret and Katherine Sullivan Mrs William Costello and Mrs William Dinan, and two brothers John and Lawrence. A member of Children of Mary Wheeler Chal e L 1%, funeral Monday from her mother's home and St Charles Church, interment at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Josephine Sullivan
Bridget Sullivan
Arctie Street
Rose
Margaret
Katherine Sullivan
Wiliam Costello
William Dinan
John
Lawrence Sullivan
Mary
Wheeler Chale
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Three "Bad Men" Nabbed by Bridgeport Police
Detectives arrested Charles Bonafiello of 1816 Stratford Avenue, Larry Bruno of 654 Main Street, and Frank Lupo of Main and Houston streets after they accosted John Burns on Arch Street. Held on bond of 509 dollars. One suspect tried to discard a gun en route to police HQ. They are believed linked to city holdups. Bonafiolo and Bruno face concealed weapon charges while Lupo is held on breach of peace.
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Charles Bonafiello
Strathford Avenue
Larry Bruno
Main Street
Frank Lupo
Main
Houston
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
John Burns
Arch Street
Boneficito
Bruno
Lupo
Trial claims linking Bonjon to insanity and alcohol abuse
In a murder case at Walker's saloon, attorney Comley highlights alleged chronic alcoholism and memory loss as signs of a diseased mind. Dr. Mailhouse testifies Bonjon is not insane, arguing alcohol contributed to the fatal night, while neighbors recall no drunken behavior. The defense describes a brainstorm moment before the arrest.
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Bonjon
Fitzgibbons
Shattorney
Comley
Benson
Remington Arms
Bonion
Walker
Comfey
Max Mailhouse
New Haven
Gonjon
Sullivan Notice of Funeral for Helen J Sullivan
In its city on January 3 1919 Helen Josephine Sullivan of 93 Arctic Street daughter of Bridget D McDonough and the late James Sullivan. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Negroes Hold-Up Chinese Laundry At Main Street
Sing Lee, owner of a laundry at 861 Main Street, was robbed by two colored men last evening. One suspect held the proprietor by the throat while the other rifled the cash drawer, taking about $15 after presenting a check. Police searched the city for the bandits.
Seeley Re elected Tax Board Head
Seeley is re elected as head of the tax board after a departmental meeting. Transfers were approved across several departments including 158.50 for stationery and books, 12,000 for new machinery from street grading funds, and 6,975.82 moved within health and charities accounts. The board announced sub committees for public works, education, fire, health, charities, parks, and city administration for the coming year.
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Samte
Towet
C. B. Wintoh
Public Works
Jacob A. Courtade
Health and Charities Department
Insu. Vt
Board of Terlth
Pulse Charities
Seeley
Canfield
Keeler
Board of Education and Public Library
Leewith
Leverty
Fire Department
Board, of Health
Burnham
Hill
Seizer
Board
of Charities
Park Department
Messrs
Clifford and
Setzer
Hill, Green and Clifford
Toyyn
Board of
Husted and Geen
Jancous
Wilson On New World Order At Paris Peace Talks
President Wilson speaks on forming a united league of nations to replace balance of power. He emphasizes friendship, moral force, and practical Statesmanship to lift humanity. He notes warm reception in Paris and meetings with King Emmanuel and Diaz, but no time to tour battlefields.
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Paris
Iberty
France
England
League of Nations
Quirinal
Europe
Emmanuel
Gen. Diaz
Wilson
Families Flee as Fire Licks Walls
Fire heavily damages a residence owned by Morris Mendelsohn with the Mendelsohn and Levy families living on different floors. Flames spread through cedar near the furnace, a chimney soot fire is suspected, and residents saved only clothes and a few valuables. Firemen extinguish most flames, sections kept wet to protect furniture. Neighbors assisted as extinguishment continued after noon.
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Daniel E. Johnson
Finklestone
Morris Mendelsohn
Harry Levy
Figor
Policeman Shoots Burglar During East Main Street Attempt
New Britain police shot and seriously wounded Salva Mangifica, 22, of Hartford, after a burglary attempt on East Main street. Officer John Stadler pursued Mangifica for an hour, arresting him at 8:30 and later taking him to hospital where one bullet remained in his stomach and another punctured his right breast.
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New Britain
Jan
Salvatore Mangifica
Front Street
Hartford
John Stadler
East Main Street
Mangifica
January Clearance Sale Brim with Fur Scarfs and Hats
A bustling January sale offers deep discounts on fur scarfs muff sets hats and coats. Prominent items include black coney lynx and fox fur pieces with prices from two to several dozen dollars. Also featured are wool caps, shawls, Petticoats, shirt waists and mourning millinery. Trade at Dillon's.
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James J. Corcoran
Corcoran
Remington Arms Plant
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Devon Frank
Pawloset
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Four Corners
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Soivsip
Tax Board
Main St
E. H. Dillon & CO
Bridgepere
Rue St., Cecile
Etely & Veveses
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St.ws
Seeeus
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