Tragic Five Rooms Burn Amid Blind Escape Tragedy
Fire at 101 Orchard Street in a multi family building killed four people and injured many. A burning shaft and heat in the stairwell trapped tenants as flames roared from gratings and windows. Police rushed to rescue and one officer saved two children before being badly hurt.
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Ara Escapa
Samuel Saoh
Iva Burg
Ilnttion Kouelman
Ane Ate
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Wye Bare
Sadie Kopelman
Theso Sbove
Abs. Kopelman
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Delegates endorse W. J. Bryan at Democratic state convention
Boston May 7 delegates at the Democratic state convention endorsed and were instructed to vote for W. J. Bryan at the Denver national convention. Chairman Stimson warned of centralization threats to state and local self government and urged restraint on federal power.
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Mass
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Stimson
Arison
Washington
Stimaon
Reano
New England
Bonaparte
Authorities warn on missing Grioness in Hoosier case
Sheriff Smutzer alerts New York authorities to watch for Mrs. Holle Grioness owner of the House of Horrors as remains of over a dozen people are found. He is suspected to be fleeing to Norway or Sweden.
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Smutzer
New York
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Holle Grioness
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Sweden
Death by own action found on New London beach
The body of Mrs Jances Perry, widow, was found on the beach. She lived with her son John Keables on Maple Avenue. Perry wandered away yesterday in despondency and the examiner ruled death by own action by drowning.
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New London
May
Billion Dollar City Fire Dept Real Estate Study Emerges
New York mayoral reports show the city’s real estate holdings across departments, with the fire department highlighted for lacking records. The study, valued near two million dollars, notes land titles transferred to the city under the Donegan charter of 1886, including a block at William Pearl New Chamber streets and Park Row once labeled vacant waste.
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Park Row
Hills Siding Wreck Settlement Reached In Suit
Montlaven May 7 The lawsuit of G Henry Brothnauer son of Frederick Brethaur receiving teller at the National Tradesmen's bank has been settled against the New Haven road for a substantial sum The action claimed damages of 85000 for injuries sustained when shore special brain of the Grays ha bury Murooe obber sults.
Body of Captain Finnall Found by Pequonock River
A decomposed body believed to be Captain Finnall of the barge Marion was recovered from the west shore of the Pequonock River today. The discovery confirms a suspected casualty tied to recent harbor events and prompts officials to initiate identificatio n procedures.
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Finnall
Marion
Pequonock River
Burning Oil in Streets Causes City Turmoil
New York May 7 arrests in Brooklyn surged as oil flowed from vats of the National Lend company building. Fire crews battled slick streets while authorities investigated the Graing of the plant.
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New York
Brooklyn
National Lend’ Company
Fragmented Local Item About Methiodiats Altiir
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Attitude of Senator Bulkeley at Taft convention fallout
Hartford May 7 There is unease among Republican leaders over Senator Bulkeley line after the state convention yesterday. Bulkeley and Senator Brandegas backed Taft only after pressure, while strong Taft supporters push for a line before Chicago. The Chicago delegation meets Monday at Union League with Myler likely as chairman. Connecticut will have quarters at the Auditorium in Chicago and reelection is anticipated. Charles Y. Brooker remains Connecticut's Republican National Committee member. Blakeslee switch to Taft spurs Butterworth to demand Blakeslee’s position.
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Brandegas
Chicago
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Brandegae
Charles Y. Brooker
Connecticut
Republican National Committee
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New Haven County
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Taft
Butterworth
May term closes as Kilburn and Howell cases argued
Superior Court Hartford finished its May term with docket cleared. Arguments resumed in the Kilburn case and New Haven county transfers were heard. Richard Howell editor of the Bridgeport Herald faced a $100 contempt fine by Judge Wheeler after publishing defense expectations. appeal followed.
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Supreme Court
State of Connecticut
Marguerite Florence Kilburn
Iaveo County
State of Connasticent
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Bridgeport Herald
Casa
Fairfield
George W. Wheeler
Howell
New Britain Doctor Refusal Surfaces in Christian Science Case
Last night at the home of H A Johnson, treasurer of the Royal Christian Science Society, Miss Hilda Anderson of Hartford died. A Hartford watchman, Charles J Anderson, examined her and said she bore herculosis. The patient refused a physician's diagnosis and insistence, choosing Christian Science treatment.
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Hartford
Johnson
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Wara
Charles
J. Anderson
Rowley
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Governor Johnson Wins Minnesota Delegates Fight
Minneapolis May 7 Governor Johnson's victory in the bid for Minnesota's delegation to the national convention appears assured. Returns today show Johnson will win 9 of the 12 delegates. Bryan supporters Bannett Buck Stockwell lose seats. St Cloud, Winona, Minneapolis figures lose influence.
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Johnson
Delagates
Minnesota
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Minneapolia
Hanépia
Bératofora
Bryan Isaders
J WK. Bannett
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Winona
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Volcano Eruption Raises Threat at Mount Ta Peak
May reports from Mesania cite scientists inspecting Mount Ta after the eruption worsened conditions unseen in years. A new crater at 7000 feet pours lava while earth shocks grow stronger, prompting government funds for displaced residents fleeing the danger zone.
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Mountta
Mesania
Selecting Jurors Under Law of This State
Circular from the clerk of the superior court explains that selectmen must prepare lists of electors twice the town’s jury duty allotment. Names should include first names and middle initials, exclude doctors lawyers firemen and mill men, and avoid exempt or disqualified individuals. Jurors must be electors at least 25 years old of good character and sound judgement.
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George A. Conant
Aps
Socialist Convention Delegates Named for Hartford Area
Hartford socialists name William H. Schieldge of Manchester and Alfred W. Smith of New Haven as Connecticut delegates to the national socialist party convention opening in Chicago. Delegates are chosen by party members across the state via local nominations, on a single Australian ballot. The party plans a state convention May 30 for nominations and electors.
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William H. Schieldge
Manchester
Alfred W. Smith
New
Haven
Connecticut
Chicago
Socialist Labor
New Ha‘ Ven
Pequot Hotel Burns in Historic New London Fire
Historic Pequot hotel and several cottages were destroyed by a morning fire in New London. The Montauk hotel and surrounding summer residences suffered heavy smoke and fire damage as crews fought to prevent spread. The hotel, owned by a corporation once led by United States Senator Brandegee, stood for half a century before being reduced to a brick chimney.
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Montauk
Theny
William H. . Hager
Thare
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United State
Brandegee
Priest to Be Ordained by Rt Rev Bishop Tierney
Six new priests will be ordained at St Joseph s cathedral Saturday morning by Rt Rev Bishop Tierney. All candidates arrived in the country last Tuesday on the steamship Finland from Atworp. Bernard McCarthy of Plainville, a St Thomas seminary graduate, studied in Eichstaedt Germany and St Brieuo Vranea. Thomas Grumobly of South Norwalk, a St Thomas graduate, studied at St Louis Belgium. William Gildea of Danbury, Niagara university graduate, studied at St Brieuc and Eichstaedt. William O Shea of Deep River, Niagara graduate, studied at Louvain. Edward Walsh of Bridgeport studied at Louvain. Each will celebrate his first mass in their home town next Sunday. Pietro Manfredi, six candidate, preliminaries in Bedonia Italy, two years at St Thomas seminary in this city, will celebrate his first solemn high mass at St Joseph s cathedral on Sunday. Anthony Kauber off Forestville, completed studies at Fribourg Switzerland, will celebrate his first mass Sunday at Forestville.
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Plainville
St.Thomas’ Seminary
Eichstaedt
Germany
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Vranea
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South Norwalk
St. Thomas
St. Louavin
Belgium
William Gildea
Danbury
Niagara University
St. Brieuc
William O'shéa
Deep River
Louvain
Edward Walsh
Bridgeport
Pietro Manfredi
Bedonia
Italy
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Anthony ,Kauber Off
Forestville
Hribourg
Switzerland
Death of Seymour Resident Frank C. Girard at 74
Frank C. Girard, a longtime Seymour resident, died at his Elm Street home after a period of ill health. Born in Derby to Azabal and Rhoda Girard, he leaves a wife and two daughters Mrs. William S. Healey of Shelton and Mrs. Bid ward E. B. Holbrook of Seymour.
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Healey
Shelton
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EB. Holbrook
The True Lady Address Delivers by Father Russell
In Washington last week the Working Girls club heard Father Russell define the true lady as one whose language is pure and heart aims at goodness. He cited courage to resent wrong, and said true ladies show consideration in deeds and conduct guided by conscience. He praised the mother of the Savior as the supreme example of a true lady.
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Washington, D. C
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Working Girls’ Club
Naugatuck
Krussell
Soma
Newman
General Grant
Moore Outpoints Moran In City Boxing Night
Frankie Moore of Philadelphia defeated Jimmy Moran of New York in the main bout at the Sharkey Athletics Club. The event featured several draws and quick knockouts, including Young Jack O’Brien stopping Paddy Collins and Young Kid Broad defeating Paddy Acker in another match.
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Frankie Moore
Philadelphia
Jimmy Moran
Sharkey Athletics Club
Frank McCormack
Kelly
Pibliadspoia
Phil McGovern
Terry
Kentucky ruling ends racecourse arrest exemption dispute
A Frankfort court of appeals decision clarifies Kentucky statutes exempt sellers or participants of a betting pool from arrest indictment or punishment during races. The ruling settles a long dispute that had unsettled the future of thoroughbred racing in the state for several days.
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