Prominent Lawyer Carey Faces Embezzlement Charges in Milford
Fairfield County charges allege George W Carey of Stratford embezzled about 11 500 from the estate of the deaf mute John W Ford of Milford. Carey formerly executor and trustee, as well as conservator for Mrs Ford, allegedly misused funds and filed probate reports to hide nonpayment of taxes. Bonding and an accounting hearing were scheduled in Milford probate court.
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Death of W M Springer Democratic House Leader Dies at 64
Washington reports former representative William M Springer of Irvington aged 64 died at his residence from pneumonia contracted in Chicago on Thanksgiving Day. A Democratic leader in the Forties and Fifties, he chaired the ways and means committee and practiced law before his congressional career. His wife and son Chaplain RB Springer of the U S Army were at his bedside.
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Speculated in stocks alleged against bank official
Chicago December 4 Herbert H Morell secretary of the Bankers Consolidated Home Safe Co of Chicago faces a bill in superior court charging heavy stock speculation and seeking an accounting on notes of 12500. The firm claims as trustee he assigned accounts and bills belonging to the company totaling several thousand dollars more.
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Mosquito War Promoters Plan National Meeting
New York Dec 4 Promoters of the great mosquito war urge a December 16 meeting to organize a national anti mosquito association. Plans aim to start a relentless campaign early next spring with New Jersey governor presiding and entomology officials from Washington and state delegates expected.
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McCarthy Sentenced for Extortion in New York
Timothy McCarthy walking delegate of the House smiths and Bridgemen union convicted of extortion is sentenced to one year in Blackwell's Island penitentiary. An unrelated note from Buffalo reports a wagon of Chinese smuggled into the canal overturned with four drownings.
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Prisoner Freed After Pleading Son's Letter
Charles D. Norris, once jailed in Auburn for stealing bonds and jewelry, is released after less than two years of a five year sentence. His nine year old son wrote to Governor Odell, prompting clemency that reunites Norris with his wife and three children.
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Submarine Moccasin ashore after failed tow in heavy seas
Moccasin a fast submarine torpedo boat stranded on a sandbar four miles south of the Currituck life saving station. Lifesavers await a break in the northwest gale to attempt rescue as the Adder drifted in the same tow line. Tug Pearls managed to recover the Adder and head for Norfolk.
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Milwaukee Millionaire Arrives in Zion City
A middle aged man known as the Milwaukee Millionaire arrived at Zion City today. The Deweylies and the visitor in the deliverer say the newcomer, Piet, reached the depot. Dowie suggests the millionaire will enter if he does.
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Yale Daily News Defends Football Ticket Names
The Yale Daily News editorial concludes the matter is practically closed for undergraduates as to ticket speculation. It states the football association acted within rights to publish names of holders found with tickets, not a blacklist, and that charges were only for carelessness. Affidavits from J. T. Oxley 1904 and G. N. Gaboury 1907 are printed.
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Bryan's Appeal 15 Filed In Bennett Will Case
In New Haven on December 4, counsel for William J. Bryan executor of Philo Bennett's estate filed an appeal in the superior court from Judge Cleaveland's probate ruling that excluded a sealed letter granting $50,000 to Bryan and his family. The appeal, by Bryan as beneficiary and trustee, will be heard in January alongside Mrs Bennett's appeal challenging the probate of will sections naming Bryan as executor and establishing a trust for college scholarships.
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Fraud Detected Names on Roll of Poor Farm Not Inmates
Health department inquiry in St Louis reveals over eighty names on the poor house books who are not inmates. It is alleged that food and clothing have been drawn for these individuals, forming possible embezzlement. The examination continues.
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Showman Stabbed During Opera House Farce in Gervais
Robert Matteson a traveling show man from Minneapolis was stabbed in the breast during a performance in Gervais Oregon. A staged knife attack aimed to appear realistic pierced the left lung instead of the heart, while the heroine failed to hit the shield worn for protection. The actor remains in precarious condition.
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Lucania Passes Browhead After St Paul Departure
London Dec 4 Cunard steamer Lucania, leaving New York November 28 at 11 a m for Liverpool, passed Browhead at 9 13 this morning, one hour and a half after the American line steamer St Paul had sailed from New York for Southampton.
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Petition for Removal of Nez Perce School Superintendent
A petition signed by 160 Nez Perce Indians has been sent to the U S Interior Secretary seeking the removal of E T McArthur, superintendent of the Nez Perce reservation Indian school and ex officio agent. It accuses him of cruelty and mismanagement of funds and copies were sent to Senators Heyburn and Dubois. Meanwhile in Spain Premier Villaverde has declined to form a new cabinet and urged the king to appoint Senor Maura.
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Washed Ashore Murder Report Ties Man to Fitzpatrick
Baltimore officials identify the Chesapeake Bay corpse as Matthew J. Fitzpatrick who left home October 25 to take an advertised job and disappeared. The body washed ashore November 27 with throat wounds and other injuries. Letters in clothing point to relatives in New York. Fitzpatrick planned marriage and had planned to seek work aboard an oyster smack. a Maryland inquest noted murder, prompting a brother to travel there to pursue an investigation.
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Yale and Harvard Debate at Woolsey Hall Tonight
New Haven December 4 Yale and Harvard meet in Woolsey hall for the sixteenth annual debate on whether the history of trade union ism in the United States for the past twenty years shows a general tendency detrimental to the best interests of the country. President Hadley presides with judges Rev W H P Taunce Brown University General Francis V Greene NY police commissioner and Hon John G Milburn Buffalo.
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Buffalo
City News and Local Notices Roundup
Repairs are under way at the Lea venworth Street engine house as city updates progress. Meanwhile the Eagle Social club hosted about 75 couples at Speedwell Hall for a sociable event last night. Frank Ciazzo of 10 Catherine Lane was arrested by Officer Cassin for violating bake shop laws. The bankrupt stock of Spero and Hugel at 81 East Main Street goes on sale tomorrow at 4 PM and runs for one week. Eileen B Quinlan’s funeral is set for tomorrow at 8:20 AM from her Jefferson Street home to Immaculate Conception Church. A suit for $100 damages was filed against Virgil H Munson by W. S. Strang, followed by another $200 suit against Margaret D Ai ting. Waterbury High School basketball opens Tuesday December 15 against Torrington at the Y M C A gym. Ernest H Strickland and Miss Clara A Livingstone of Cherry Street, class of 1900, married Wednesday evening by Rev Frank J Bruno at 191 Lovers Lane Terrace. They will live with the groom’s parents on Montgomery Street. Police conducted sidewalk-clearance checks this morning to enforce winter duty and warned residents about sidewalk maintenance. Health Officer Kilmartin targets unsanctioned swill collectors, noting the odor and nuisance. violators face court, with penalties likely higher than the swill value.
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Weather Forecast for Connecticut Night to Saturday
Forecast calls for light snow in the northwest portion tonight with mostly clear conditions elsewhere. Saturday is expected to be fair with fresh winds from the west.
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Death Blow Planned Against Italian Blackmail Rings in New York
A report claims a coordinated plan by secret service, treasury post office inspectors, and police from New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and other cities to crush the most powerful and desperate Italian bands. The groups are accused of murders, kidnappings, and widespread extortion of wealthy Italians, with vigorous prosecutions expected in New York.
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Writs Ordered in Telluride Union Case
Judge Wardlaw issued writs of habeas corpus for Secretary Carpenter and twelve other union men jailed in Telluride charged with conspiracy. They are to be brought before the county court Saturday morning. if not granted, a further application to release may be made to Judge Stevens of the ninth judicial district.
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Bribe Attempt Ties City Car Barn Bandits to Dynamite Find
Peter Niedermeier tried to bribe guard Patrick Donnelly with 25 000 dollars to let him escape. Police recovered large quantities of dynamite in the northwest city area, suspected linked to the car barn bandits.
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Negotiations break off in Chicago liveries strike
Chicago drivers and liverymen end talks over hours and wages and threaten a strike next Wednesday. Drivers seek 14 dollars weekly for seven 12 hour days while liveries offer 12 dollars for seven 14 hour days, risking funeral and carriage service disruptions. Also, police relief funds received and Meriden Democrats nominate ex mayor West for mayor.
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Echoes From The Jury Room Delayed Verdict In Conspiracy Case
The eight boys convicted in superior court last Monday faced a lengthy jury delay as country jurors struggled to reach an agreement. Initial ballots showed split opinions with acquittal favored, then shifts toward guilty. The final verdict found them guilty of conspiracy, a move later framed as a lenient outcome by jurors. Constable W J Rigney, a town figure, spoke of the case and rewards tied to the switch assault, noting about 4,000 dollars in possible rewards but expressing no doubt about his role.
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MISSING SISTER REUNITES IN CHICAGO AFTER 32 YEARS
Chicago December 4 A long separated family links bring Margaret Hola and her brother John H2 together in a State Street store. The siblings, once adopted by relatives in Minneapolis, reconnect after decades as confirms of a distant kin. Harifora December 4 reports a tragic accident in Oakland where John McCarthy a switchman was struck in rail yards losing a leg and an arm with slim hopes of recovery.
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Man Identified After Freight Yard Crushing in Bridgeport
Bridgeport reports a man identified as John Smith age 42 after his head was crushed by a freight in the railroad yards. The incident occurred December 4 with authorities confirming the victim and initiating routine investigations.
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Emperor to appear publicly December 15 at expected review
Berlin reports the emperor will make his first public appearance since the operation. He is slated to review troops on December 15 at an undisclosed location, marking a cautious return to public duties amid ongoing health concerns.
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