Tearful tale in probate case with ranger as codefendant
The Henry Ward Ranger stands as a codefendant in a probate saga. A 46 year old housekeeper testifies about her brother’s will dispute and a hunt for a later will spanning New York and Connecticut. Witness details connections to Carl Meyer Edward Cunningham and Richard Cunningham as figures in the inquiry.
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Henry Ward
Will Jin
W. Whitman
Rochester
N .Y
Carl W. Meyer
Ister
Weedsport
Lakers
N. Y
Connecticut
Edward Cunningo
New York
Missager
Richard Cunningham
Staman
Meyer
Stamford
Cunningham
Wexler
Taft to Speak at Opera House Meeting
New York reports President William Howard Taft accepted an invitation to address a League of Nations rally at the Opera House in Manhattan. Herbert S. Houston of the League to Enforce Peace led the acceptance, with Taft indicating he would speak Tuesday night to clarify the nonpartisan character of the League.
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New York
William Howard
Op.itan Opera House
League of Thns
Wilwill
Herbert S. Houston
League
South
Mr. m
League of Nations
Marlin-Rockwell reports over 30 million in annual business
New Haven reports the Marlin-Rockwell Corporation annual meeting showing company business exceeding 30 million dollars in the past year. The firm worked on government munition projects, mainly producing automatic machine guns, with net return awaiting settlement with the government. A F Hill became chairman of the board and Edgar F Park became president, replacing Mr. Rockwell.
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New Haven
Marlin-Rockwell Corp
A. F. Ll
Edgar F. Park Ied
Rockwell
Stamford Home Burglarized
Stamford on February 29 reported a burglary at actor Henry Miller's North Stamford residence. Items stolen appeared limited to an Encyclopedia Britannica set and records by Caruso and Harry Lauder.
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Stamford
Febr
Henry Miller
Aunt Delia Chapin Torrey Dies at 93 in Millbury
Miss Delia Chapin Torrey known as Aunt Delia after witnessing her nephew William Howard Taft's 1909 presidential inauguration died at 93 in Millbury Massachusetts after a brief illness. An obscure woman who rose to national notice, her apple pies gained fame in the press following the event.
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Delia Chapin Torrey
Delia
William H. Taft
Millbury
Mass
Mr. Taft
Washington
Missing Chauffeur Case Sparks Private Detective Search
Private detectives acting for Arthur William Pratt pursue Sam Rosen field, the man Pratt accuses of selling him the stolen auto of missing chauffeur Charles Coppola. Pratt hopes Rosen field’s capture will confirm his story and drop the grand larceny charge. Rosenfield is described as a 44-year-old, well dressed man with a ring at his cravat knot, a Minton aide notes.
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Pratt
New York
Arthur William Pratt
Sam Rosenfield
Charles Coppola
South Norwalk
Rosenfield
Coppola
John M. Minton
Auto Row
42Nd
59Th Street
Mr. Minton
Youthful Murderer Hanged in Chicago
Albert Johnson, a youthful slayer of Patrolman Martin Corcoran, was hanged in Chicago yesterday. He spent his last night restless and woke early pleading to see his mother.
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Chicago
Albert Johnson
Martin Corcoran
Johnson
Faint praise in politics cannot halt word flow
A brief editorial note argues that mild praise from officials fails to impede a steady stream of commentary. The piece emphasizes resilience of public discourse and the duty of reporters to chronicle statements without deference.
Electric Strike Hinges on President Wilson Decision
Springfield, Ill Feb 29 The nationwide electrical workers strike hinges entirely on President Wilson. Charles P Ford secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers said the union has prepared a draft of demands in Washington Oregon California and Nevada for submission to the president for approval. The draft reportedly criticizes the federal wire control administration and Director Burleson for alleged discrimination and unfairness in dealing with the workers.
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Springfield
Ill
Wilson
Charles P. Ford
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Ford
Federal Wire Control Administration
Burleson
Patents Granted to Connecticut Citizens in 1919 Gazette
The Official Gazette dated January 21, 1919 lists patents issued to Connecticut residents. Reported by Arthur B. Jenkins, Patent Solicitor of Hartford and Howard M. Barber of Stonington as agent for C. B. Cottrell & Sons Co. The notices detail inventor names, patent numbers, and brief titles recorded for Connecticut signatories.
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U. S. Patent Office
Connecticut
Official
Arthur B. Jenkins
Connecticut Mutual
Main Street
Hartford
Conn
Howard M. Barber
Stonington
C. B. Cottrell & Sons Co
Combined typewriter and computing machine patent assignors
New York city sheet handling. List of inventors and assignors across multiple firms for heat insulator, glass pressing machine, towel rack, automobile clock, expansion joint, rotary hook, electric switch, push-button switch, carburetor air-supply compensator, insulated wire and related items. Trade market includes Atlantic Insulated Wire & Cable Co. in Jersey City and Stamford.
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New York City
Harry I. Clule
R. Wallace and Sons Mfg. Co
Wallingford
Hans Hanson
Hartford
Maine
Underwood Computing Machine Co
Edward T. Losee
W. Munson
New Haven
William A. Lorentz
Hartford Fairmont Co
Canajoharie
N. Y
Karl EE. Peiler
Wilson E. Porter
New Haven Clock Co
Francis H. Richards
C. W. Day
Union City
John C. Ringe
Bridgeport
Singer Mfg. Co
Joseph Sachs
Alexander K. Sutherland
Trumbull Electric Co
Plainville
Louis Wilhelm
Atlantic Insulated Wire & Cable Co
Jersey City
N. J
Stamford
Taxpaying vs Lawmaking in Pennsylvania
Gov Sproul said Pennsylvania will pay about a billion dollars in income taxes to Uncle Sam this year. He claimed that amount could have paid off the entire national debt as it stood before World War I, highlighting the burden on taxpayers and the contrast with government spending.
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Gov. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania Taxpayer Gait Highlighted in Brief Commentary
A compact note discusses the swift gait of Pennsylvania as a taxpayer, drawing a comparison to a swift traveler. The brief emphasizes fiscal activity and public accountability, suggesting rapid progress in tax matters within the state.
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Pennsylvania
Supplane and Munitions Record Notable for SQ
The report highlights supplane and munitions achievements for SQ, noting a strong performance in storage and supply categories and marking continued progress in related defense programs.
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MSG Ranger
Taft
Marlin Co
Jiss Delia , Torrey
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
Philadelphia Press
Ss. O. S
Middletown
Local
Committee For Relief In the
Near East
George F. Redford
Caige
Detroit
Paige
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, U.S.A
WW. S. Reynolds
Church
Middletown Distributors
Middlesex County
Housewives
A.B. C. Alco
Sewe Z
Eureka
THE
Cohn and Roth Electric CO
Sourt St
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