Consul Davis Leaves Alexandretta After Turkish Incident
The United States consul at Alexandretta in Asiatic Turkey quits and lowers the flag after a clash with local police. Attarian, a naturalized American Armenian, was rearrested from a departing steamer. Davis claims assault by police and assigns blame to Turkish authorities. The United States seeks full reparation and reports progress from the legation.
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Turkey
Davis
Beirut
Attarian
Aleppo
Attarjan
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Cavasses
Diarbekir
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Porte
Etn Oe
Ae Thenstates Legation
Sen
Leishman
Parte
Electrician Shock At Cheshire Injures New Haven Expert
Charles Whalen an expert electrician from New Haven was shocked by a live wire while working on a switch board at the Episcopal academy Cheshire. He suffered a left foot burn and convulsions before reaching a physician and then Meriden hospital in a coma. He regained consciousness and was reported comfortable and expected to recover.
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Meriden
Charles Whalen
New Haven
Cheshire
Whalen
Episcopal Academy
Wholesale fire frauds implicate many insurance booachers
A confessions by Max Karnfield a convicted public fire adjuster leads Assistant District Attorney Garvan to present twelve suspected fraudsters to the grand jury. The group includes three lawyers several merchants public fire adjusters and company-employed adjusters. Fire insurers are said to have paid out hundreds of thousands on false claims.
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Max Karnfield
New York
Garvan
Gargan
One Man Held for Superior Court in Jewelry Theft
James Connell and Clarence Essex were arraigned in Willimantic on larceny charges over Mrs Dr Cassidy jewelry left on a car seat. Connell pleaded guilty and was held for the superior court while Essex pleaded not guilty and will have a later hearing.
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James Connell
Clarence Essex
Dr Cassidy
Connell
Essex
Contraband Chinamen Gang Busted by Buffalo Police
A drowning of smuggled Chinamen from Canada spurred U S immigration inspectors to break up a gang active for months. Three arrests were made by U S Marshals Conkling and Strum and Inspectors Baltz and Stevenson: George C Keller Jonathan Romer and Mrs May Simpson. The case highlights a contraband operation targeting Chinese immigrants.
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Canada
United States
Conkling and
Strum
Baltz and
Stevenson
George C. Kellar
Charles G. Romer
Kellar’s
Mrs. May Simpson
Prisoner’s cash haul tied to policy shop raid in New York
Joseph Dodis a twenty year old cigarmaker among Cap. F Norton Goddard’s Antipolicy society prisoners in a raid on a cigar store at 36 East Fourth street had $58 000 in cash on arrest. Bank notes up to 1000 each were found with his claim he saved it from wages. The report notes the money likely belonged to men running the policy shop.
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New York
Joseph Dodis
F’. Norton Goddard
Antipolicy Society
East Fourth Street
Dodis
Spencer's Life Ebbing Away
London dispatch reports Herbert Spencer gravely ill with feeble condition and near end as bulletin warns of imminent death.
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Spencer
London
Herbert Spencer
British cruiser Hermes ablaze in Keyham dockyards
The British second class cruiser Hermes is on fire in Keyham England dockyards. Fire crews use all available apparatus to combat the flames. The shell room area is affected as flames spread through the vessel.
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Keyham
Eng
Dee
Hermes
Woman claims share of Hershel estate in family dispute
New York December 8. Gilt edged securities valued at 783000 dollars, later rising to 950000 with ninety three bonds, were seized by heirs’ attorneys from Max Hershel’s safety deposit boxes. Hershel, a former NYSE member and recluse, told witnesses he wished his property left to Mrs William Georgi, Brooklyn daughter of a couple who aided him in youth. Georgi seeks an equal division with German relatives, now proven to be Hershel’s heirs, and the estate will be split into five equal parts after six months.
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New York
Dee
Maximilian Hershel
New York Stock Exchange
St Luke's Hospital
Hershel
William Georgi
Brooklyn
Germany
Georgi
George
America
The
Stock Exchange
Zeigler Denies Ali Bribery in Missouri Surrender Case
William Zeigler the New York millionaire charged with bribery appeared before Governor Odell to oppose surrender to Missouri authorities. He allegedly supplied 15000 to bribe Missouri legislators to block a ban on alum baking powders. Zeigler denied all bribery and called the proceedings a malicious oppression driven by enemies.
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Albany
N. Y
William Zeigler
New York
Missouri
Odell
Zeigler
Delaney Nicoll
John M. Bowers
Edward Lauterbach
John M. Lindsay
William J. Underwood
H. C. Crowe
Thomas B. Harvey
St. Louis
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Bowers
Utah Strike Talks End Without Agreement
Salt Lake City December 8. Another conference between Governor Wells and striking coal miners’ representatives failed to yield a settlement after hours of discussion. Attorneys Elder and Fowler said the camps would unionize if state troops were withdrawn.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Wells
Elder
Fowler
Murder of Metropole dancer Fraulein Freida Bolke in Cologne
Berlin reports Fraulein Freida Bolke, a leading Metropole theater dancer, was murdered in a Cologne hotel on December 2 by Ferdinand Tessier a Vichy machinery maker and former nationalist candidate. He chloroformed attacked her then struck with a hatchet and dagger before killing himself. weapons poisons crosses and Lourdes amulets were found on his body. The tragedy was kept quiet until her burial in Berlin.
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Metropole Theater
Fraulein Freida Bolke
Cologne
Ferdinand Tessier
Vichy
France
Chamber of Deputies
Tessier
Lourdes
Father Fulham Dead after Ottawa University Fire
The Ottawa Ont report says Father Fulham who was injured in the university fire on Wednesday last died today at the hospital. Four masked burglars blew open the Garlock Franee Laundry Co office safe in Cleveland and escaped with $2,000 in cash. they assaulted, bound, and gagged the night watchman.
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Ottawa
Ont
Father Fulham
Cleveland
Dee
Garlock- Franee Laundry Co
Sympathy Strike Ties Hartford Gas House Upset
SYMPATHY STRIKE Hartford carpenters brick masons and painters walk off the job at President Harbison of the Gas Co house amid protests over prior grievances with the company. Negro Saved From Mob St Louis A seventeen year old black youth Joe Irwin narrowly escaped a mob after shooting Edward Lawson who is hospitalized and not expected to live.
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Harbison
The
Gas Co
St.*louis
Joe Irwin
East St. Louis
Irwin
Edward Lawson
Mount Vernon
Ill
Lawson
Rich Crofutt Dies After Starving Self to Death
Eugene Crofutt a 62 year old Huntington recluse dies in Derby after refusing food for years. He claimed buying food was a waste of money and he could not afford it. Police report no foul play.
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Rich Crank
Derby
Conn
Eugene Crofutt
Huntington
Still They Come Adds Responses To Penny Ad
The Democrat reports 87 written replies to a penny-a-word ad, the largest response to a single Waterbury notice. It notes previous draws of 40 to 50 and mentions many more visits to the office, with the ad costing 25 cents for three days.
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Waterbury
Connecticut Weather Forecast TFaht to gent and Wednesday
The forecast calls for a cold night and a colder Wednesday in the northwest and northern portions. Light westerly winds are expected throughout with frigid air lingering across the region.
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Connecticut
Smallpox on Board Aboard Victoria Leads Quarantine
A case of small pox was found among 708 steerage passengers on the steamer Victoria arriving from Genoa Leghorn and Naples. Patient Lattista Stasio, convalescent on arrival, was hospitalized and about 200 passengers were sent to Hoffman Island for observation. the ship was held for disinfection and to be released this afternoon.
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New York
Victoria
Genoa
Leghorn
Naples
Lattista Stasio
Hoffman Island
Theaters and Strikes Affect Attendance Apathy
News from New York and other cities shows weaker theater attendance amid a low business mood driven by strikes. Impresarios like Robert Gray call for price cuts, predicting lower admission prices nationwide, while managers note slight declines locally but an overall promising season.
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New York
New York City
Robert Gray
John J. Splain
Poli’s
Jacques
New England
Six Day Bicycle Race At Madison Square Garden
Fourteen teams competed in a six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden New York. By 10 o clock Contenet and Breton led with 652 miles two laps while several pairs trailed closely.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Contenet
Breton
Leander
Butler
Herbert Spencer Dead One of England's Greatest Authors
London reports Herbert Spencer died at his Brighton home after months of ill health ending peacefully. Born in 1820, he left a legacy as a leading Victorian thinker with widespread tributes and anecdotes in newspapers. The piece notes minimal disclosure during his illness.
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Camden
N. J
Samuel H. Grey
New Jersey
State
Grey
England
London
Herbert Spencer
Brighton
Mr Spencer
Spencer
Decision in Lawlor Scadden case and school inspection planned
The Wa terbury High School building inspection is set for next Saturday at 2 PM by the board of aldermen and Building Inspector A S Chatfield. Debate centers on potential high school funding amid crack concerns. officials say no new appropriation is planned. In court, Judge Wheeler granted a motion to set aside the verdict in Lawlor v Scadden, directing a remittance of about 4 045 with interest, and other cases include divorce and alimony rulings and a civil dispute over a bicycle business transfer with related warrants and reconveyances.
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Board of Aldermen and
A. S. Chatfield
Board of Education
Alderman Murray
Hag
Murray
George W. Wheeler
Superior Court
Lawlor
Scadden
Michael McGivney
McGivney
Mary A. Laveshal
Ray
Aurelia
Top floor collapse kills carpenter at Mott Iron plant
In Trenton a new Jordan L. Mott Iron Co plant suffered a top floor collapse during a flooring test. Boss carpenter Fred Campbell of Winthrop Mass was killed and his body remained unrecovered amid debris from about 600 square feet of flooring.
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Jordan L. Mott Iron Co
Fred Campbell
Winthrop
Mass
Steam Pipe Burst Kills Two Plumbers in Saylesville
A steam pipe in the Saylesville Co lower bleachery burst during repairs injuring two plumbers. James Allen aged 35 and Michael Mitchell aged 35 were scalded to death. Allen leaves two children and Mitchell a widow. Date reported December 8.
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R. L
Saylesville Co
James Allen
Michael Mitchell
Allen
Mitchel
Local Briefs and Court, Theft, and Funeral News
City notes include Miss Fiffie Oalking visiting Montonese and Wilfred I Horton’s return after illness. A New Haven Trust Co case against M Platt estate begins in New Haven Superior Court. Five year old Charles A Kernathan dies. private funeral set for Riverside Cemetery. Assessor tax notices urged as they plan office hours. A Brooklyn district match for 50 dollars features East End vs Brooklyn teams with Cal O Brien’s stake. George Schlosky arrested for copper theft, bondsman Vincent Slisevicz faces expense. Schlosky located in Worcester, bail set to bring him back. Jeremiah J Phelan funeral held at St Patrick’s Church with Bearers from Court Shields, Hendricken council, and New England Watch Co. Floral tributes noted from various groups and individuals.
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Montonese
Wilfred I. Horton
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M. Platt
New Haven
Charles A
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Pine Street
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Gandy
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Court Shields
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Hendricken Council
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FP. F. Courtney
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Case Department
New England Watch Shop
Papa
Orrin Beers
Harry Clay
Believe
John Callan
Todiy Wee
Licenses Revoked for Junk Dealers by Chief Egan
Chief of Police Egan revoked the licenses today of Albert Brothers of 312 Meadow Street Abram Shapiro at 84 Canal Street and Joseph Berger of 605 North Riverside Street. The action follows recent arrests tied to copper and brass thefts as part of the crackdown on metal scavengers.
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Meadow Street
Abram Shapiro
Canal Street
Joseph Berger
North Riverside Street
Family perishes in Freehold fire in Clarkshoro
Clayton Fowler his wife and three children died in a dwelling fire in Clarkshoro Freehold New Jersey. Bodies were found amid the ruins after the blaze burned itself out in the home.
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N. J
Dee 8
Clayton” Fowler
Clarkshoro
Claim Thrown Out in Bankruptcy Court Action
In Bridgeport on December 8 the referee in bankruptcy court expelled the claim of the Importers and Traders National Bank of New York against Sturges Whitlock, totaling 44867 dollars. The trustees motions prevailed, causing the claim to be expunged from the docket.
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Sturges Whitlock
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