Sterilization Proposals Dominate Chicago Crime Talk
A Chicago symposium by the Physicians and Law clubs debated treating criminals as social parasites. Dr William T Belfield urged race death by sterilization for those over 30 who commit crimes, while J N Hurty described Indiana’s program allowing prisoner sterilization as preventive reform.
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Chicago
Physicians’ Club of
Law Club
William T. Belfield
Pr J. N. Hurty
Indiana State Board of Health
Indiana
Indiana Reformatory
Missionary work gains and global reach outlined
Boston notes summarize Protestant mission totals for the year showing a near three million dollar rise in receipts and 137,714 more communicants for a total of 1,598,644 enrolled. Worldwide income hits 21,418,869 with 33,582 stations served by 15,178 foreign missionaries aided by 4,442 native workers and 610,838 communicants in churches built.
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Boston
United Efforts
Protestant Churches of
Europe
United States
Forecast for Connecticut Weather Update
Fragmented forecast notes slow northward rain in the south and warmer tonight. Sunday expected rain and warmth with brisk northeast winds. Mentions New Haven and early morning times.
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Connecticut
Wreck of the American schooner Thomas W Lawson near Scilly Islands
The American seven masted schooner Thomas W Lawson wrecked in a fierce gale at Broad Sound near the Scilly Islands. Three bodies found off Annet Island. sole survivor Allen, badly injured, landed at St Agnes. Lifeboats and a ship telegraphed for a tug as rescuers struggled against mountain-high seas.
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Hugh Town
Scilly Islands
Thomas W. Lawson
Broad Sound
Ais
Annet Island
Scilly
St ‘Agnes
St Agnes
Bishop Rock
Gunner's Rock
Lawson
St Mary's
Bishop's Rock
Allen
Aife
W. ©. Hicks
Ay Selby
St .Agnes
Itelater
Hoon
Xaid
Wage Scale Held Up In Goldfield Dispute
In Goldfield a ten day suspension on the union wage scale was voted after a meeting of the Goldfield Mine Owners association. The period will allow the American Federation of Labor and the industry to fashion a new scale acceptable to the federation. Power company workers will return to work and carpenters and engineers not affiliated with the Western Federation of Miners will resume in the mines.
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Goldfield
Eric
Goldfield Mine Owners’ Association
Association
American Federation of Labor
American Federation
Nevada-allforhia Power Company
Power Company
Mmines
Western Federation
New Cab Company Faces Chicago Driver Opposition
A new cab company organized by Chicago capitalists plans European style meters to show distance and fare. The Weber company aims to install meters and align with proposed ordinances, with first cars expected within six weeks.
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Chicago
Springfield
Weber Company
Hackenschmidt Beats Pons In Heavyweight Bout
In Grand Rapids last night Carl Pons of New Orleans faced Charles Hackenschmidt of Des Moines. Hackenschmidt won the second and third falls after a 31 minute struggle despite Pons weighing 194 pounds. Falls were 15 and 2 minutes. Also announced is Otis Adams of Brookville Ind winning the $500 Society of Western Artists prize for A Winter Morning.
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Grand Rapias
Vec
Carl Pons
New Orleans
Charles Hackenschmidt
Des Moines
Hackenschimidt
Pons
Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Society of Western Artists
Ottis Adams
Brookville
Ind
Rumor of Diplomat Daniel Beye Leaving Britain
The Assorhated Press reports unconfirmed chatter that Daniel Beye, the British ambassador to the United States, may depart his post. Details are unclear and no official confirmation has been issued.
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Ramor Untruc
London
Assorhated Press
Daniel Beye
Britis Ambarssa
United States
Hasay
Good year Rubber Shoe Co Shuts Down In Naugatuck
Naugatuck reports that the Good Year Metallic Rubber Shoe Co closed its plant for an initial period believed to last only until the first of the year. The move affects workers and local operations as managers assess output and future plans.
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Naugatuck
Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Co
Origin of Right Handedness and Colonial Myths
A historical note discusses handedness, claiming left-hemisphere brain dominance causes right-handedness, with dubious references to ancient origins and hereditary transmission. It also mentions the so called Blue Laws of Connecticut and a claim about African teeth, noting sensational or dubious origins and racialized writing from earlier texts.
Murder in Orange: Frederick Romer Found Dead in Hotel Room
Frederick B. Romer, a wealthy Orange undertaker, was found murdered in his Park hotel room after failing to appear for breakfast. A hammer had battered his face, with a diamond ring, a gold watch, and about $84 stolen. Investigators note blood stains near a washbasin, a window locked from inside, and three unknown black men seen near the entrance earlier.
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Orange
N. J
Frederick B. Romer
the Park Hotel
Romer
Thea
Romer & Weatherhead
Main Street
Stephen
William Street
Mary Sinclair
Tl K
Mag
Railroads to lay off 11 men in southwest region
A Chicago dispatch from Galveston reports that between the latest and close of jury one southwest railroads will dismiss 11 workers for an unspecified period. Railroads including Prisco Rock Island Southern Pacific Texas and Pacific Cotton Belt Santa Fe and others plan cuts across all operating levels to reduce expenses. Officials say layoffs will save over 590000 in payroll, with effects expected to last only a few months.
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Chicago
Galveston
Tex
Southwest
Neres|eary
Prisco
Rock Island
Southern Pacificines
Texas and Pacific
Cotton Belt
Santa Fe
Houston
Texas Central
Great North Fer
Postmaster Order Lets Santa Letters Go To Charities
Washington December 14. Postmaster General Meyer issues a temporary rule directing postmasters to deliver all letters plainly addressed to Santa Claus to regularly organized charitable societies in the city or town of address for philanthropic use. If multiple societies claim the letters, they will be divided equally. The change, aimed at aiding children, excludes other names such as Kris Kringle to avoid mix ups.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Posim
Meyer
Eby
Santa Claus
Ft Wis
Kris Kringle
City News Briefs Include Obits and Legal Actions
Mary Jackson died today on the Watertown road with funeral Monday at the First Baptist Church and interment in Pine Grove cemetery. Miss Mary Jones, colored, worked as a domestic for A. W. Erdwan, lived at 161 Prospect Street. Mrs Marguerite Phelan’s funeral will be at the Immaculate Conception Church at 1 30 tomorrow. W. H. Bristol et al obtained an injunction against Bennett Bristol et al to stop using the Bristol name and to appoint a receiver, claiming $50,000. the Bristol Co is in Platts Mills. The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Boys' Club reported $69 received from Shakespearean capital and approved a $50 loan toward mortgage and $19 for chairs. Fire engine No 1 responded to a blaze on Heike Street. Patrick Hickey’s house suffered roof damage. Franklin J. Beck’s estate will be appraised. heirs number many, with distributors Mayor Willem B Themes, Attorney Joan P. Kellogs, and Loree I. Carter. Some locals attended a Christmas program at Margaret’s parish school. the institution closed early due to a 2 week grip epidemic. Miss Louie Metorian, Miss Renalte Brownell, and Miss Lonise Martin, students at Trinity Refuge in Washington, returned home last week.
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Mary Jackson
Watertown Road
First Baptist
Pine Grove
Mary Jones
A. W. Erdwan
Charles F. Bliss
Hut Street
Ansonia
Marguerite Phelan
Wi Street
Immaculate Conception
W. H. Bristol
Platts Mills
Burpee
Cowell
Muxiliacy
Boys
Chemical Engine No 1
Wat
Ut Heike
Mortimer Heffernan
Bross City Bess
Patrick Hickey
Franklin J. Beck
Whlow
Henrietta 4Eek
Mer Beck
Dette
Willem B Themes
Joan P. Kellogs
Loree I. Carter
Grip
Ted Alent
Margaret
Arbook
Trinity Refiege
Washington
St. ix
Wuntheer
Cartier
Mies Louie Hmetorian
Mies
Renaltel Brownell
Lonise Martin
Hart Done
Hecastse
She
Train Derailed by 60 Robbers Near Tiflis
A band of about sixty raiders attacked a mail train between Tiflis and Baku near Salakhin station, derailing it on a downward grade after tearing up thirty yards of track. The assault left four dead and many wounded among passengers and soldiers. Guards fought back, robbers retreated, and troops pursued the attackers as casualties were brought to Tiflis.
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Tiflis
Transcaucasia
Dee 14
Baku
Salakhin
Passenge
Final day of six day bicycle race in New York
The sixth day opened with little change in scores. Vogler Moran and Butt Stol remained top, while Logan Bardgett and Krebs Vanderstuyft slipped a lap. By 10 oclock the top pair were 2,085 miles with six laps, others behind. Also reported were stray news items about a boy smoking pipes, a hen sold for 600 dollars, a woman struck by a train in Bridgeport, and the death of Bishop Leitz Toe man in Delaware.
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New York
Fogler-Moran
Butt-Stol
Logan-Bardgett
Krebs Vanderstuyff
Anow
Aty
Breton
Vogler-Moran
Butt
Lips
Georget
Dupre
Galvin-Wiley
Downing-Dorsney
Krebs-Vanderstuyft
Tuys
Breton-Vanoni
Fond Folger-Moran
Tor
Stnke
Salt Sprinkling on City Car Tracks Under Review
A public hearing is set for Tuesday evening to decide if salt will be sprinkled on the city car tracks. Maduro was arrested for salt throwing on Exchange Place tracks but released after a conference between Superintendent Beach, Mayor Thoms, and Superintendent Wales. The mayor says the matter will be settled Tuesday night with the public hearing clarifying the city's ordinance.
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Connecticut Co
Laigs Marlure
Officer Mullings
Exchange PLC
Beach
Maduro
Superiintendent Wales
Trolley
Thoms
Masdure
Superi
Wales
Hearing Scheduled in Charles French vs Jacob Albert Suit
Attorney Carren for Charles Hoadley says next week’s hearing on Charles E French v Jacob Albert should not reveal sensational matters. The case, tied to a $4,000 note secured by two Lincoln Street lots mortgaged to A M French, involves Samuel Rooth, Louis Raffel, and S L Arthur claims, with C H French as trustee seeking strict foreclosure or sale. Settlement seems likely.
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A.M. French
Three Saloons Closed Under State Law Demand
Bridgeport December 14 saloons shut under a state law banning keepers from allowing women to loiter. One keeper appealed a $50 fine and costs in court. County commissioners warned licenses would be revoked if the complaint for violation is sustained. Wreck in Plainville December 14 an east bound freight train derailed near here due to a broken axle delaying traffic for hours.
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Bridgeport
Matthew E. O'Brien
Plainville
Tve
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Phinney
FV. L Jones
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Dearine
Coones
Bek- Stein & Co
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Connect’cat
New England
Rich Jersey Undertaker
Owerd
Joy Steambip Co
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York
Beidgeport
Allroad
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