Woman Edith French dies from gunshot wounds in Union City case
Edith French wife of Elmer French of Union City died from three bullet wounds suffered on November 16 on the Sim- mie road. John Cavanaugh charged with murder in the first degree, with preliminary trial and possible indictment by Kellogg pending. Authorities note Cavanaugh admitted firing three times and then turning the gun on himself. George Jones found the wounded woman. medical staff warned the condition was dire from the start. The case may go to the February term if charged with murder in the second degree or a true bill for first degree is found.
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Edith French
Elmer French
Union City
Sim- Mie
John Cavanaugh
Waterbury Hospital
Cavanaugh
Jorney Kennedy
Naugatuck
Hall
New LinWen County
French
Crane
Makepeace
George Jones
Pearl Lake Road
J. P. Kellogg
Superior Court
Foud
Kellogg
Kelogg
Robbers Loot Lake Fluff House in Brutal Break In
In Lake Fluff suburb two men battered Mrs Vanderkloot aged 55, knocked her unconscious, and looted the house of diamonds believed stored there. They found $66 in cash and silverware, then fled. A local alert spurred an organized chase by residents.
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Chicago
A. Vanderkloot
North Shore
Lake Fluff
Vanderkloot
Board of Safety votes on pool hall license and deserter case
The Board of Public Safety met at 5 PM to approve a pool and billiard room license for Pasquale Rinaldi of West Main Street and to retain Edward Laughlin on the payroll after an injury. They discussed a $211 repair bill for the automobile wagon, and Superintendent Beach’s monthly report listed arrests by offense, nativity, and outputs, noting a deserter captured for Uncle Sam.
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Board of Public Safety
Malone
Lst
Phillips
Minor
Griffin
Lewis
Pasquale Rinaldi
West Main Street
Edward B. Laughlin
Heroes of Engine Company No 3
Beach
Uncle Sam
Ryan
Committee On Discipline
William P. Keegan
Sam
Fort Slocum
Keegan
Supernumerry
Timothy J. McCarthy
United States Army
Justic
United States
Ireland
England
Canada
Scotland
Poland
Sweden
Vance
Austria
Denma
Lithuania
Hungary
Greece
Russia
Brooklyn Briefs Report From New York and Local Erie Area
Mrs William McMahon and daughter Ann visit friends in New York. Alderman John Malone ill with typhoid fever at home on Bank street. likely to be confined for some time. Bank street bridge repair underway with new planks. question when the $1,000 project will start. Paul Prosky of South Leonard street injured foot by a light truck. swelling but no broken bones. Brooklyn Athletic football team to meet at B A C rooms to wind up the season. small sums to players. possible manager and captain for next season. Railroad detectives making many arrests. mostly young boys, warning them about railroad property. Town Plot Improvement society members push Good Roads organization to grow membership during winter. aim for strong influence next year.
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William McMahon
Ann
Third Street
New York
John Malone
Bank Street
Bank Street Bridge
City and Railroad Company
Paul Prosky
South Leonard Street
Lght
Charles Steinham
Brooklyn Athletic
Town Plot Improvement Society
Good Roads Organization
Clue to Burglars in Pepperell Bank Heist
Pepperell Massachusetts chief of police G G Tarbell said today he had secured a definite clue to the identity of the three burglars who yesterday secured fourteen thousand dollars from the First National bank after being open the safe.
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Pepperell
Mass
Dee 3
G. G. Tarbell
First National Bank
Ts Shosovetion
Cairns Salary Controversy Sparks City Debate
The 1907 vote set City Engineer Cairns at 5000 dollars for one year, with later extensions questioned by Democrats and Republicans. Both papers dispute each other’s versions while noting the salary rate has lingered beyond its intended term, and aldermen retain power to adjust.
City Court Hears Breach Case Involving Carpet Sweeper
In New Haven the City Court heard a breach of peace charge against a woman identified as Mrs Bartz after an incident with a porter from Alaina Co of New Haven. She alleged he grabbed a $2 bill, while he claimed she invited change and stated they were square. The dispute led to pushing and a broken scene before the porter left. Other cases included James Curley jailed 30 days after brief police contact, Edward Holmes fined $5 for intoxication, and two boys charged with throwing stones at trains with mixed testimonies from a doctor and police.
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Alaina Co
New Haven
Charles Barts
West Main Street
Burte
Sho
Porter
Bartz
James Curley
Keegan
Curley
Edward Holmes
Waterbury
Newark
Carmine Decio
Henry Cavanaugh
Brooklyn
A. A. Crane
Decio
Cavanaugh
Coats
Crane
Tontine Hotel Property Delays in New Haven Settlement
In New Haven on December 3 the Tontine hotel asset faces delays as only seven of 243 original nominees remain after Lucius Fitch's September death. Eight shares represent the pool, with one large trust held by 15 to 20 people complicating deeds. Directors say once deeds reach all holders, the property can be placed in trust for disposal, hoping to finish after widespread correspondence and clarifications.
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New Haven
Dee 3
Ths
Attorn D. Watrous
Lucius W. Fitch
Waterous
Bishops Discuss Missions At First Episcopal Council
Boston December 3 Episcopal bishops clergy and lay delegates met at Trinity church for the second day of the council to study missions. Domestic missionary work and the role of Ep pus palian missionaries abroad were considered with emphasis on shaping future American citizens. A Holy Communion closed morning sessions as Bishop William Lawrence of the Itali diocese prepared the service.
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Boston
Niha F
Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
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Spain
Lawlor
Noonan
Niell
the Democrat
Alton
Bendea Piss
Adams Co
Lehigh
John Mobiligatt
South Main Street
Tontine Hotel Property
South Main ST
R. R. Harder & Co
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Shoeman
Telephone
L. Becker
Exchange Place
Old Country
General Fire Insurance and Steamship Agency
John Ryan
North Main St
Carmody, Odd Fellows’ Bldg
Waterbury Bedding Mig Co
East Main Street
F. Buck
North Main
Tel
H. M. Rigney
Waterville
Chrysanthemums
Saxe & Floto Floris
Meal St
George J. Gailey & Co, Mfg Jewelry Watchmaker
Grand St
South Main Jumey
A. R. Posner
Bank St
Rank Bt
Frank Flammia & CO
John Byron Yard
Pear Plume & Atwong
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