13 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
1
Gas May Goes to the Jury Today. Le Blanc trial proceeds with an eloquent defense by Hattie’s attorney. The proceedings include the coroner’s inquest and evidence about a shooting near a hotel. The defense contends the accused acted in self defense while the state presents testimony about the victim and circumstances.
New York traders react as Doone Lee Team signals influence in early stock activity. Market action shows tentative gains and losses amid mixed sentiment as opening transactions unfold and key firms adjust positions.
In Oritain on December 18 the probate court fixed the value of the estate of the late president of the Audean hardware corporation at 8500. It states Philip Corbin’s estate as part of the proceedings, with details recorded in court today.
In Rhode Island the outlook hints at Aldrich as a potential candidate for the state senate seat. Despite resignation rumors and party shifts, Republicans reportedly discuss a bid to bolster prospects for control of the legislature.
A court today imposed jail terms in a complex contempt proceeding. The defendant Aileen Christoptien received a term for failing to aid the government investigation while another defendant faced punishment for refusing to disclose federal promissory records and related rebates alleged in the case.
The body of Nathan B Hyde was found last week on the West Side of Chicago. An opened crowbar was found near the scene and police suspect a robbery as the motive. Hyde was a former US committee official connected to southern districts and New York.
A Western New York district court case involves an alleged transportation contract dispute. The Transportation of officers from Obore No, N. VW, is central to the claim. Proceedings reference the Wks act and summarize the alleged conduct by the air company.
City water commission warns looming shortage as elevated water supply to factories and residents may be cut off tomorrow. Authorities urge conservation while the drought worsens across New Britain.
The derelict range near Niantic known as Harrison's Folly, once part of the War ibison estate, is being demolished after years of limited use. Ex Mayor Alexander Tarbison, formerly Connecticut quartermaster general, built the site and it hosted notable matches in past decades.
The Chamber of Commerce plans a Yale dining hall dinner tonight for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt with about 700 attendees. Ex president Roosevelt arrives from New York around 5:38 PM. Governor-elect Baldwin likely absent, and Yale President Hindley to brief attendees.
Hanover New Jersey December 13 The gift of half a million dollars from Edward Tuck Paris a Dartmouth 1862 graduate was announced by President Nichols at a Webster Hall mass meeting The donation brings Tucks total to over 1 million in the last five years funding expansion of the Amos Tuck school of administration and finance and the Orat school of its kind in connection with an American college.
Charley Selbert appeared to reclaim her baby son from a lodging house where Mrs. Willa Sullivan held him as security for an $18 bill. Detectives Apple and Merbert retrieved the child, who was kept warm by a detective who wrapped him in his coat after taking him to headquarters.
In Terryville a special town meeting approved $26,000 for an eight room addition to Prospect school on Prospect street. Superintendent A A Gaylord cited rapid growth. ex Senator Edward L Pond helped push the appropriation. The old Main Street school will be abandoned to relieve crowding. Seeley Named Postmaster at Washington Depot
New York police admit Griffis and Shyern of US artillery at Fort Mansfield Westerly R I confessed thefts while drunk. They were turned over to Detective Donnelly for transfer to New Haven for trial on charges of stealing jewelry and table ware from two hotels valued at 500 to 4000 dollars.
New York reporters noted Paris announced a marriage engagement between tenor Emilio De Gogorza and Madame Hames, following a term she coined in 1919 for alienation of affections. Hames divorced Julian Story in 1907. the couple had performed together in concerts for years.
Attorney General Wickersham reports a year of massive government frauds including trusts such as Standard Oil and Tobacco, land and customs frauds, mail frauds, and rebating. He warns salaries are low and funds for special counsel insufficient while noting extensive prosecutions and pending indictments across railroads land and private firms.
Sylvia Costello of West Haven sues New England Balloon Co in New Haven for 200 damages claiming a balloon landed in her yard trampling her garden and damaging property as onlookers gathered December 18 in New Haven.
London reports private advices from Brazilian houses claim widespread discontent with the government. Naval and military loyalty in Rio de Janeiro is questioned as two revolts have occurred, with a more serious demonstration feared to be in the works.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich will not comment on The World’s proofs alleging his stockholding in the United States Rubber Company. Aldrich and friends choose to ignore the matter, despite press and public interest. Meanwhile at Winnipeg, 500 farmers from Western Canada depart for Ottawa to press for tariff reciprocity, seeking lower duties for consumers.
Word reaches that Senator Ekins of West Virginia is ill in Washington and has been steadily failing since last Wednesday. Family and friends express growing concern as his health declines.
Derby faces an unusual drought with reservoirs low and ground frozen. Birmingham Water Co says pumping from the river may begin within 24 to 48 hours if heavy rain does not come, and residents are urged to boil river water before drinking until reservoirs refill.
Washington reports that several state democratic delegations have endorsed Champ Clark of Missouri for Speaker. Clark’s supporters predict a unanimous nomination, while Virginia remains aloof due to Al Hay’s demand for a pledge to name a committee on committees.
Bridgeport reports Coroner Wilson orders Louis Pearson, motorman of the trolley car, held for manslaughter after an inquest into the death of Mrs. Jessica Saunders of Mystic who died when her car was struck by a Stratford trolley car. He exonerates Stuyvesant Peabody, the man who rode with her.
Washington reports on a revised bill to create The Rockefeller Foundation to use John D. Rockefeller’s fortune for public welfare. Amendments cap funds at 100 million dollars and give Congress power to restrict purposes. approval by top officials and major universities required.
Derby reports corn cobs priced at 265 per ton as J B Shaw the local commission man buys 10 tons to supply demand for corn on the cob used by lawners of stock. The stock feed comes mainly from New York and other cities with small quantities sold locally. Some ears of sora are occasionally used to keep stock in good shape though they cannot be procured easily.
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