Woman Struck by Auto at Middle and Golden Hill
Mrs. J Horger, 62, of Trushbull, walked into Middle and Golden Hill streets and was killed when an automobile driven by Ray A. LaCroix 332 Wilmot Avenue struck her. LaCroix said he started after a signal from a traffic officer and could not stop in time. He was arrested for manslaughter and later released on $1000 bond.
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J. Horger
LaCroix
Horger
A. Wtan
Middleland
Golden Hil Street
Telegram
Mullins
Scott
Redgate
Golden Hill Street
Frank Jablonski
Socialists Suspension Condemned by Hughes
New York January 3 1915 Charles Evans Hughes condemned the New York Assembly action suspending five Socialist members as violating fundamental government principles. The Central Federated Union representing over 200000 local trade unionists joined in denunciation by a 360 delegate vote. Hughes sent a letter to Speaker Sweet urging opposition to the move.
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New York
New York Assembly
Charles Evans Hughes
Central Federated Union of New York
Hughes
Sweet
Central Union
Reunion Fatal Claims Life in Greenwich Woman Dies at Home
Nellie Linsett, 65, died at her Greenwich home last night from heart failure. Emotion over meeting her brother Thomas, whom she had not seen in 25 years and believed dead, is thought to have triggered the fatal organic trouble.
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Greenwich
Nellie Linsett
Thomas
Five Geese Die From Poison Suspected In Wood Alcohol
Five geese owned by Town Clerk Lovell on King Street died after showing illness that initially suggested wood alcohol poisoning. State lab results revealed a phosphor poison, mimicking whiskey. Two pigs sharing the same barnyard showed signs of poisoning, as authorities investigate with no arrests yet.
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Sthalpord
Jan
Dlaraid
Up State Leaders Predict End Of T King Regime
Up-state politicians forecast King’s retirement ends his influence as national committeeman. Henry Reraback is tipped to replace King. James F. Walsh of Greenwich expected as eventual governor nominee. Bridgeport leaders view King’s exit as overwork fallout, not a political maneuver, with a fall convention for a governor candidate and a spring reorganization.
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John T. King
Wilson
Mr. King
Leonard Wood
Ting
Henry Reraback
Reraback
King
James F. Walsh
Greenwich
King -Ag
Rora
Chicago
An Walsh
Hartford
Bridgeport
Kine
Bridgeport Democrats Hopeful After Jackson Day Dinner
Bridgeport delegates returned from the Jackson Day dinner in Washington enthusiastic about Democratic prospects in the national election though unsure of presidential nomination specifics. Local attendees praised Secretary Daniels Attorney General Palmer and William Jennings Bryan. Other Connecticut guests included William B. Kirk George Mura Thomas Cullinan Charles Geene John W. Wilson Archibald MacNeil Jr Bryan Mahan Sheriff Thomas Smithy and Judge Charles Lockwood. A separate item notes Nest Parshiey Gardiner bank treasurer killed himself by inhaling illuminating gas in the counting room.
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Bridgeport
Washinston Hursday
Homer S$. Cimimings
Smaic
Tale
Bridgeport Amen
Degree for Hyde in Paris Gets Rennes Doctorate
James Hazen Hyde, once of New York and now a resident of Paris, will receive the Doctor of Law degree from the University of Rennes, according to a decision. The move marks a notable academic honor for Hyde in France.
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Hyde
Paris
James Hazen Hyde
New York
University of Rennes
Simon Lake urges league guard American genius clash
Simon Lake addresses national laboratory foundation urging League covenant protection for American inventions. He claims long running piracy of American designs by foreign nations, citing a German city document warning manufacturers abroad to hire foreigners. State Department pledged aid to exporters against trade mark pirates as snow and sleet hit Kansas City area with heavy train disruption.
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New York
Jan
League of Nations
Simon Lake
National Laboratory Foundation
State Department
American Manufacturers ~ Export Association
Tansing
Lisbon
Coastat Gporto
Legation
G Rne
Fis
American Automa KS
Ree
Lansing
Carmo
Pontugual
Lure of Ice Skating Draws Church Society Outing
The Young People's Society of the church plans a skating outing on a lake next Sunday evening led by Pastor Joe Phe who will skate with the group. The event will end with hymn singing and coffee and sandwiches served.
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Muncoat
Nlt
Van
Ica
Young People's Society
Joe Phe
Chierery
Hyimn
Question of Schools to be Discussed by Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon will air board of education matters. Mayor Wilson and Samuel J. Slawson invited along with board of apportionment members to discuss the $52,500,000 school building request. Sub committee recommended $2,500,000. directors endorsed it. The full chamber and membership will decide at the upcoming meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Education Ryattaty
Bridgeport
Wilson
Board of Adsucation
Samuel J. Slawson
Board of Apportionment
Board of Educaation
Chamber
Prohibition Law Challenge Filed in Federal Court
Attorney Patrick Kelley files a bill in equity on behalf of George C. Dempsey alleging the Volstead Act was not legally enacted. The case names District Attorney Thomas W. Boynton and Acting Internal Revenue Chief Andrew Casey, with a hearing set for next Monday. Kelley argues the act requires a two thirds congressional vote and state ratification like constitutional amendments.
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Fromm
Federal District Court
Henry Kelley
George C. Dempsey
P. Dempsey and Company
Anderson
Thomas W. Boynton
Internal Revenue
Andrew A. Casey
Kelley
Congress
Soviet Envoy Martens Subpoenaed for Senate Hearing
Subpoenas were served tonight on Ludwik A L K Martens self styled Russian Soviet ambassador to the United States and his secretary Santeri Nuorteva awaiting appearance at the Senate foreign relations sub committee inquiry into propaganda in the United States. The pair refused the summons and Martens faces arrest warrants. The hearing, to begin Monday, will span several sessions as witnesses are called and cross questioned. Reports allege Martens will claim Justice Department agents helped frame Communist platform planks and aided bomb plots.
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Washington
Ludwig
Martens
United States
Santeri Nuorteva
Senate Foreign. Relations
United
Department of Justice
Nuorleva
Moses
Borah
Idaho
Knox
Pennsylvania
Shields
Tennessee
Martense
Nuorteva
Communist Labor Party
Soviet
Russia
Dutch Chamber Urges William to Return as Gov’t Stands Firm
The first chamber of the Dutch parliament draft a memorandum suggesting Holland ask former Emperor William of Germany to return home. The government reportedly does not consider the proposal important and remains firm on not surrendering the government’s stance amid a budget debate crisis. William has moved most woodcutting to Doorn as his estate landscape is prepared.
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First Chamber of Parliament
Holland
Associated Press
the Hague
William
Germany
Armley
Lay
Mamper
Hmmperor
Doorn
Bolsheviks Drive The Opponents In Siberia
London and Washington dispatches report Bolsheviks captured Kasnoyarak in eastern Siberia with first through third enemy armies surrendering and about 60000 prisoners. Advices say foreign representatives quit Irkutsk, Bolsheviki unopposed at Talga, advancing in southern Ossies, hostilities between Wsthonia and the Soviet ceased, and Polish forces pushing into Denikin territory. Ernest Ju Harris, American consular official in Irkutsk, has moved to Verkhni with other envoys.
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London
Kasnoyarak
Siberia
Musov
Washngton
State Department
Jhiropean
Russia
Irkutsk
Talga
Ossies
Wsthonia
Denikine
Kolchak
Admiral Wolchak
Ernest Ju. Harris
Verkihni
Taft Rejects Treaty as Campaign Issue at Portland Dinner
Former President Taft told Portland Rotary Club that delaying treaty settlement is prudent and warns it would take about fourteen months to reach any real agreement. He criticised making the treaty the campaign issue in the Senate ratification debate.
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Portland
Senate
Wilson
Taft
Threatened New York Teachers Strike Averted
In New York on January 9 the threat of a public school teachers strike was averted after the city board of aldermen was authorized to issue revenue bonds totaling 620000 to cover December salaries. Teachers agreed not to strike once assured quick settlement by the board of education.
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Nu Iw York
New York
Board of Aldermen
Board of Education
Double Ceremony To Rally Peace In Europe Today
Paris reports a two part ceremony to reaffirm peace between the Allies and Germany ending the armistice. Five power reps and German peace delegates sign protocols and treaties, with minutes to cover Versailles signing, attached protocols, Rhine occupation, and prisoner repatriation. The event aims to resume diplomatic relations and may name Baron Von Leisner as charge d affaires in Paris.
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Paris
Germany
Fairs
Baron Jxurt von. Leister
Herr
von. Simson
Premiser Clemenceau
Scapa Frow
Versailles
United States
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Rhine
Cermany
Farsa
Baron von Leisner
M. de Mareilly
Berlin
Lergnd
Herry von Simson
Clemenceau
Preliminary peace documents signed for Versailles ratification
Eight preliminary documents detailing enforcement of the treaty have been signed. Five involve Germany and Poland concerning Galicia and other territories. The remaining three cover German Polish relations under the enforcement of the treaty.
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Patus
Tintente
Galicia
Treaty tension rises as Lodge opposes politics in pact vote
Washington January 9 The Versaill treaty remains unsettled as President Wilson pushes public debate on ratification amid campaign rhetoric. Senator Lodge Republican leader predicts no compromise while Democrats seek a quick path to passage. Reactions from Hitchcock Bryan and McCormick illustrate a polarized Senate battle over the treaty.
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Washington
Versaill
Wilsd Jackson
Liam
Jennings Bryan
Senate
Santor Hitchcock
Republicas
Wendrick
Lodge
Massach
Republica Senate
Hitchcock
Nne
Crats
White House
Bryan Jackson
McCormic Lhan
McCormick
Ray
Thates
Walsh
Massachuse Reservation
Lowell
Bryan
Wilson
Ward
Sangisco
Woman Files Petition for GOP Nomination in Chicago
Miss DL Page Gaston opened headquarters in Chicago to campaign for the Republican nomination on an anti tobacco platform. She is noted for supporting cigarette restrictions and cites a 4) placable fee in her South Dakota declaration.
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Chicago
Gaston
Pakota
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