New York Pair Arrested in 'Telephone Inspector' Robberies
Two New York men, Lawrence Brown aged 20 and Edward Wilson aged 22, were arrested in Elizabeth New Jersey on charges of posing as telephone inspectors to loot houses. They confess to a spring to present spree across New York area with about 30000 in valuables stolen. They claim to have struck Admiral Bowles in Boston and Dr E A Godfrey in Bridgeport among others. Pawn tickets recovered. detectives from multiple cities say they are satisfied the pair are the culprits.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Fis Lawrence Brown
Edward Wilson
Admiral Bowles
Boston
Bridgeport
Conn
E. A. Godfrey
Rizaberd
Philadelphia
Washington
Albany
Jersey City
Bassett
Biit
Russell
Superior Court
Sadie Bryan Smith
West Main Street
Walnut Street
Park Road
Lockwood House
Mre Smith
Lockwood
James Bryan
Smith
McMahon
Ringwood
Joy
Leonard
Crane
Poore
Jay D. Wood
Cont R. & L. Co
Cenesky
Starview Avenue
Waterbury Clock Co
Horace J. Atwood
Green
Charles Dolf
Mit
Dolfe
Annie Johnson
American Pin Co
Andrew Roden
Atto
Contested Insurance Tax Powers Show Split in House Committees
Washington December 14 The ways and means and Interstate and foreign commerce committees argued over control of insurance legislation with Paine insisting taxation is the sole congressional lever. The Senate bill backed by Senator Aldrich granting canal bonds the same privilege as other bonds passed the Senate without debate.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
House
Paine
Congress
Senate
Aldrich
Steamer Collision Drowns Four Deckhands in Monongahela
Four deckhands on the passenger steamer Rose Hite drowned when the Rose Hite collided with towboat John F. Kline on the Monongahela River near Brownsville Pennsylvania. The boat sank in 14 feet of water while the men slept.
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Brownsville
Monongahela River
Rose Hite
John F. Kline
Senator Cooper’s Brooklyn Building Destroyed by Fire
A four story Brooklyn building owned by State Senator Charles Cooper suffered a $250000 total loss after a lightning fire gutted the structure at Sulton Street and Bedford Avenue. A four story tower collapsed into three floors, sparking a shower of embers. The fire damaged valuable paintings and prompted inspections as tenants assessed their losses. Nearby firms including Prudential and London Harness reported damages. The blaze was controlled by daylight. investigators stayed at the ruins into noon.
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New York
Sulton Street
Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn
Charles Cooper
Brooklyn ‘Trust Co
Senator Cooper
Prudential and
Jown Hancock Life Insurance Companies
American Harness Co
London Harness Co
Sween
King Dodge Rubber Parlor Slippers Attract Holiday Shoppers
Hundreds of pairs of slippers from King Dodge stores are advertised at 50c to $1.75 in a festive display. The shop highlights varieties in velvet, felt, leather, and baby slippers, with colors black red blue and more. The ad promotes a complete rubber store with boots for men women and children, and notes shopping daily until Christmas.
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King Dodge
Santa Claus
Tia
W U T MEN ARRESTED IN BRIDGEPORT Pool room raid tied to pool betting
James J. Lane Western Union local manager and Thomas J. Stafford Mueman were arrested on a warrant alleging aiding abetting gambling. State police had been investigating pool selling at a race pool room. the proprietors were detained and the two men released on 2500 bond each. A warrant was also issued for James A. Scott of New Haven for running an information bureau. Also London reported author William Sharp died. ally Richard Whiteing notes Sharp wrote as Miss Fiona MacLeod.
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Bridgeport
James J. Lane
Western Union Telegraph Co
Thomas J. Stafford
Mueman
Apa
Toiluys
H.A. Bishop
James A. Scott
New Haven
Connecticut Weather Forecast Snow Hit South Friday
Forecast for Connecticut calls for a pairing of colder air tonight except in the southeast. Friday will be fair, followed by snow in the south during the afternoon or night, with warmer temperatures and light northerly to easterly winds.
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Connecticut
Miners convention opens in Shamokin led by Mitchell
The Shamokin Pennsylvania coal miners convention opens with about seven hundred delegates. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers orders sessions and signals possible strike demands including union recognition and an eight hour day. Hammerling travels from Philadelphia to consult and may meet Roosevelt or Knox.
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Shamokin
Ansthracite Coal Miners’ Convention
John Mitchell
Unite Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Irix
Louis N. Hammerling
Washington
Hammering
Roosevelt
Knox
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Baer
Reading Company
Haley Fiske a Witness Heads Insurance Testimony
Haley Fiske vice president of Metropolitan Life Insurance testified before the Insurance investigating committee in New York on December 14. He reviewed lapses in the Industrial department of the company and delivered a further statement on the issue as the committee adjourned yesterday.
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New York
Haley Fiske
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Fiske
SHERWOOD TESTIMONY IN BANK WRECK CASE STIRS SOUTHPORT
Oliver T. Sherwood, two years into a sentence for wrecking Southport National Bank with 200000 embezzled, testified in the bank’s suit today claiming the funds funded a New York millinery store and linking a New York broker to bond manipulations. Bank of England reports reserves down, circulation slightly lower, bullion ratio 40.10 percent versus 40.08 percent.
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Southport Bank
Bridgeport
Oliver T. Sherwood
Southport National Bank
Hoe
New York
Bank OF England
London
Police detain alleged policy shop raid at Welcome lunch room
Report notes a police raid on the Welcome lunch room described as an alleged policy shop, with several players captured. It mentions a Christmas week Alumni reception and aHigh school fanxions election committee considering reinstating a dance that was called off, expecting strong attendance from graduates.
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Lnnch
Navy to stamp out hazing at academy swiftly
Washington reports a recent hazing case at the naval academy will be aggressively addressed by the Navy Department. Admiral Sands's findings are en route to Washington for a high level conference today as officials aim to curb hazing. The Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co has installed a signal system on Cheshire line switches to warn waiting men if the ahead car has departed.
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Washington
Naval Academy
Navy Department
Admiral Sands
Secretary of the Navy
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co
Cheshire
Christmas Gifts From The Hampson-Selden Furniture Co
A Waterbury furniture catalog style notice lists prices for shirt waist boxes to parlor suits and bedroom furniture. It advertises a wide assortment including chifoniers desks chairs and rockers with deep discounts and mentions delivery and layaway options.
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Jardiniere
Christman
Hampson -Selien Furniture Co
Waterbury
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