Closing Session of the 58th Congress in Washington
Washington notes a ceremonial close as Connecticut members return home after a campaign season. Senators Hawley Platt and others are described. committee plans, expected tariff debate, river and public building requests surface, and talk of no general extra session dominates discussions. A New York bill for a presidential elector commission and Senate memorials for Quay Hoar close the day.
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Toja's Silent Move and Port Arthur Armistice
Tokyo advices report a six hour armistice at Port Arthur to bury the dead. Japan plans to sortie as ships repair, with four battleships refitted and aimed at meeting the Baltic fleet where the Sea of Japan meets the Yellow Sea. Russian activity includes mine clearing and growing engagement south of Mukden.
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Mills Opened in Fall River Strike News
Fall River reports no major effort by cotton mills to break a large strike by importing workers. Some mills hired extra hands, others saw little change. crowds at gates were absent and no disturbances occurred.
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Cottonseed Plant Destroyer in Selma
The International Cottonseed Oil company's plant in Selma Alabama was partly destroyed by fire yesterday. Seed hull and meat warehouses were a total loss with 3000 to 4000 tons of seed lost. Total loss estimated at 100000 dollars, partly insured. Spontaneous combustion in the seed warehouse is the supposed origin.
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Paul Kruger Lies In State In South Africa
CAPE TOWN December 5 The body of former president Paul Kruger lies in state at the Huguenot Memorial building with crowds daily visiting. In Binghamton New York December 5 large dairy barns owned by ex Sheriff Winfield Stone burned with thirty one cattle and four horses, the loss about seven thousand dollars and the origin unknown. In Milwaukee Alfred James aged seventy three longtime president of the Northwestern National Insurance Company is dead.
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Northwestern National Insurance Company
Selecting the Jury in Patterson Murder Case Continues
New York December reports Nan Patterson faces a jury to decide if she caused bookmaker Caesar Young’s death in a cab shooting six months earlier. A larger panel of 200 talesmen is summoned amid renewed interest, with Stern, Mrs Young, and others expected to testify when the trial proceeds.
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Caesar Young
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No General Tariff Changes in 58th Congress
Washington reports an exhaustive inquiry of Fifty-eighth Congress members shows no plan for a general tariff revision in the second session. The piece notes a dreary December day and a humorous aside from Puck on Greek decoration.
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Fifty-eighth Congress
Weather forecast for Venecticut and outlook
Cloudy conditions with snow tonight and on Tuesday. Snow expected in the north with rain or snow in the southern portion, followed by a warming trend tonight and Tuesday. Light variable winds becoming easterly and strengthening as the system moves through.
Pedallers Race Injury Shocks Six Day Event
In New York Madison Square Garden Patrick Keegan of Lowell Mass injures his face and nose after colliding with two riders during the six day bicycle race. The crash comes as falls plague early morning action while leaders extend mileage toward the record pace before 10 a.m. The accident sidelines Keegan briefly but he returns to the track and resumes high speed amid a crowded field including French riders Gonenitz Breton and teams King Rossino and others.
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Brass City lodge marks tenth anniversary celebration
Notes of the N E O P L lodges report Brass City lodge No 244 celebrating its tenth anniversary at Columbus hall this evening with invitations to Anchor No 40 Mattatuck No 187 Alex Von Humboldt No 210 Sheridan No 218 and Rubber City No 218 of Naugatuck. Grand officers may attend and remarks are planned along with entertainment refreshments and dancing. Connecticut N E O P L totals show 39 248 members as of October 31 with 14 039 in the state and a surplus on hand. Mattatuck No 187 will meet at Rec Men's hall tonight then join the Columbus hall event for the Brass City anniversary.
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Father Lee Dead at Sharon after illness
Rev John Lee, 50, native of Ireland and former Hartford and Broad Brook pastor, died last evening at Sharon after a recent leave of absence for illness. He prepared for the ministry in Paris and served at St Peter's and St Patrick's in Hartford, then Broad Brook. Funeral will be held at St Bernard's church in Sharon on Wednesday morning.
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No Justice to Preside in Kingston Court
December term of the supreme court in Kingston opens with no sitting judge as Judge Herrick has resigned. His successor has not been appointed, likely delaying trials by a week or more.
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Close Call on North Main Street Trolley Line
William Clark, a plumber and tinsmith employee on South Main Street, was badly cut in a trolley accident on North Main Street at 1 o'clock today. Two cars neared Elizabeth Street. he jumped for the rear car, was thrown by the hill, and dragged along the ground before being rescued by the crew. He was taken to Dr Benedict's office for treatment. injuries include bruises and cuts to the face and eyes.
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Died After Being Trapped Between Pier Spires
A man identified as George Mahey became a raving invalid and died after being wedged between two spire tops at the foot of West Twenty-third Street. Firemen and policemen worked with a rope and multiple rescuers to free him as the ring tide threatened fatal drowning.
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City News From the Week in Bridgeport Anew
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Larocque of Grove Street. Funeral attendance for Mrs William Pealey of Park Avenue was noted. Snow began this afternoon as sleighing interests prepared for winter. Aldermen planned to read annual estimates. no action expected tonight. The Central club formed after a Saturday banquet. Senator-elect Finton J. Phelan remains a leading local lawyer. A justice writ for arrest on slander against Stan Staus issued. damages sought $150. Morris Waas vs George A. Sayers ended with Sayers prevailing. Public Works authorized West Main street bridge paving. Southern New England Telephone seeks to lay conduits. Evening Democrat subscribers receive free Woman's Home Companion via advance payment. The Lake & Strobel Co advertised solid gold watches and accessories suitable for Christmas.
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Waterbury Ice Thaw Near-Disaster Claims Two Men
Yesterday in Waterbury Bates and Quinlan, both local residents, nearly drowns after escaping from ice in a pond. A crowd aided as rescue attempts failed until Quinlan was pulled free. Bates narrowly survived after a heroic act. The incident recalls the season's first near tragedy on the ice.
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Christmas furniture buys flood Waterbury stores
Early Christmas shopping brings a flood of offers from Waterbury merchants. Stores tout China closets, sideboards, Morris chairs, cup and saucer packs, rockers, leather couches and jardiniere stands with prices from $1 to $85, urging shoppers to visit Hampson Sellew and related outlets for holiday gifts and home furnishings.
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