Firefighters on Blackwell's Island Save Prison Women
Convicted inmates on Blackwell's Island organized a firefighting and life saving corps to rescue 594 women inmates and 50+ hospital patients as a fierce blaze swept the women's ward. Despite seven engines joining, the fire destroyed the women's workhouse and hospital, with convicts aiding rescues and pleading to help from their cells. The emergency extended over two hours, illuminating the Long Island shore as authorities dealt with limited first response resources.
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New York
Blackwells Island
Long Island
East River
Manhattan
Blackwell's Island
Brennan
Hummel Guilty in Dodge Morse Marriage Conspiracy Case
Abe Hummel a noted criminal lawyer of Howe and Hummel was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy arising from the Dodge Morse marriage and divorce tangle. The misdemeanor carries one year in prison and a $500 fine or both. he was sentenced to one year and fined $500.
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New York
Abe Hummel
Howe & Hummel
Fwcus Dodge-Morse
Parson Died After Falls in Haven and Washington
The Rev Dr William Edwin Parson 60 a leader in the Lutheran church and educator died after a sequence of shocks at Haven, Maine while staying with his son Eric. He had summered in Haven near Brooklin and had preached in nearby towns. His wife was in Washington unable to reach his bedside when the final change occurred. Meanwhile Boston seeks George P Wisdom in Boston on grand larceny charges for $2000 stolen from Vacuum Cleaning Co where he served as manager. He last left Boston nine weeks ago and a warrant was issued following an internal audit and complaint by Filal T Foote wife of the company
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Ellsworth
William Edwin Parson
Church of the Reformation
Washington
D. C
Haven
Parson
Lutheran Church
Eric
Mra Parson
Boston
George P. Wisdom
New York
Vacuum Cleaning Co
Wisdom
Vacuum Co
Filal T. Foote
Watia
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Death of a Broker in Southington
Edward H. Yeomans senior member of Yeomans and Dias brokers of New Haven died suddenly at his Southington home after a chronic ailment. He was 51, survived by his wife and three brothers Fred and Frank of New Haven Dwight of Pomeroy Washington. Funeral slated for Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Southington
Edward
Yeomans
Trm
Yeomans & Dias
Brokers
New Haven
Fred
Frank
Dwight
Pomeroy
Wash
Railway construction bids opened for Philippines contracts
Bids for railway construction in the Philippines are being considered at the War Department and will continue until concessionary contracts are awarded. Awards will be decided by the Philippine Commission with the secretary of war’s approval, after which the Philippine Commission will pass acts granting full force to the contracts.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Philippine
Secretary of War
Philippine Commission
Barn Burns in Cobalt. House Saved by Neighbors
A barn owned by Mrs James Tibbais at Cobalt Connecticut was totally destroyed by fire while the family was away. Neighbors halted the spread by tearing down a woodshed. the linked house was saved. Loss about $1,000 covered by insurance.
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Cobalt
Conn
James Tibbais
Fire devastates Bovard block in Pittsburgh. $50,000 loss
Fire in Pittsburg, Pa. early today nearly destroyed the Bovard block on Grant avenue, Duquesne. Estimated loss is $50,000 with $35,000 for the MM. Weisberg department store. Six nearby structures sustained smoke and water damage. The blaze is believed incendiary in origin.
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Pittsburg
Bovard
Grant Avenue
Duquesne
MM. Weisberg
Botany Block
New Passenger Coaches Ordered for Consolidated Road
New Haven December 20 President Mellen places orders with a Worcester firm for one hundred passenger coaches. The expense will be about $000,000.
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New Haven
Worcester
Mellen
Consolidated Road
Murderous assault at Norwalk workshop shocks workers
South Norwalk December 20. Joseph De Bianco an employee of the American Paper Pail Co of Norwalk was brutally attacked with a hammer by fellow worker James Christiana today. The incident occurred at the plant and details indicate a violent confrontation between two coworkers.
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South Norwalk
Joseph de Bianco
American Paper Pail Co
Norwalk
James Christiana
French Officer Dead General Gue The People's Paper
Paris reports the death of General Felix Gue in a somber dispatch. The Evening Democrat notes the officer’s passing and commemorates his service while outlining the paper’s price plans and distribution details.
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Paris
Felix Gue
Evening Democrat
People's Paper
Tatlock testifies on Washington Life collateral loans
John Tatlock president of Washington Life Insurance Co appears before the Armstrong committee on Insurance Investigation with Paul Cravath as counsel. Tatlock details collateral loans since 1905 none to officers and notes no payments to Hamilton or Fields for legislative purposes in ten years. A statement shows November 1 outstanding insurance at 12.839 million annual dividend and 845.44 million in deferred dividend insurance.
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New York
John Tatlock
Washington Life Insurance Co
Armstrong Committee On Insurance
Paul D. Cravath
Thomas V. Ryan
Cravath
Hughes
Tatlock
Washington Life
Andrew Hamilton
Andrew C. Fields
The
Desperate search party finds stranded transcontinental autoists
Found near a mountain pass ten miles from Flagstaff Arizona Percy Megurgel of New York and David Fassett of Lansing Michigan were snowbound without food or gasoline. They survived by improvising a fire and using gasoline to melt sap for warmth. A rescue party also found the frozen body of logger Thomas Smith who had been missing for two days.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Percy
Megurgel
New York
David F. Fassett
Lansing
Mich
Thomas Smith
Rare Oil Paintings for Sale at Deep Discounts
A dealer offers Genuine Oil Paintings of merit by reputable artists at prices from 5.00 each, plus a few etchings by Farrer, Randolph and Field at 1.00 each. Works include landscapes and marine views. money-back guarantee. Send by mail or express from 114 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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Express
Farrer, Randolph and Field
C. B. Pfaff & CO
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Bond posted by James B. Scott in Bridgeport case
James B. Scott state manager of a New York and Connecticut news bureau with an office in New Haven appeared in Bridgeport to answer a warrant accusing him of involvement with a room raided here. He furnished $1,000 bond and will have a hearing Saturday.
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Bridgeport
James B. Scott
New York and Connecticut
New Haven
Fire causes $100000 loss in Washington buildings
Two back-to-back fires in central Washington destroyed and damaged several properties. Four women were rescued from the Juerg Piano Co building at 1208 G Street NW as flames spread to adjacent stores, including Muidiman & Co’s lamp fixture shop. Firemen fought the blaze through the night and by early evening had it under control.
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West Twenty-third Street
Hudson River
Delaware, Lackawana and Western Railroad
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lackawanna
Te Idl
Washington
H. H. Juerg Piano Company
G Street
Northwest
Muidiman & Co
Maant & Co
Lovlana Avenue
Teame Walleretete
Ferraro
Bilis & Co
Homers
Joseph
Giaree
Fulton Music Co. Presents a Holiday Stock Feast
The Fulton Music Co on Grand Street unveils a vast holiday display with instruments for all ages. Pianos, talking machines, sheet music, and a wide range of musical merchandise are highlighted along with plans and easy terms for gifts.
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Kris Kringle
Fulton Music Co
Grand Street
Waterbury
Tuvle
Huterpe
Fulton's
Fulton
Forbeina
Amit
Pulton
Plano
Victor
New York
Fulton’s
Fulton House
Sudden Death Removes Local Superintendent
A local superintendent died suddenly today from a heart disease. He was years old and a Holy Cross College Worcester graduate. He had ties to Montreal and was elected superintendent last year. He is survived by a wife and several children.
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Holy Cross College
Worcester
Mass
Montreal
Connecticut Weather Brief Forecast
A fragmented weather note for Connecticut indicates Thursday will see variable winds and a tendency toward gusts. The text is incomplete but suggests a mild to moderate wind shift with changing conditions across the region.
Bassett Trial Concludes With Final Jury Deliberation
In a solemn session in the superior court, Charles Bassett faced a murder and robbery trial for the death of Thomas C. Lockwood. Prosecutor Kellogg argued Bassett’s guilt despite defense efforts while witness testimony linked Preston to instigating the crime. Judge Robinson delivered the charge, and the jury retired for consideration after a lengthy session.
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Charles Bassett
Thomas C. Lockwood
Robinson Cook
Kellogg
Connecticut
Bassett
Lockwood
Basset
Preston
Cenesky
Preston Lockwood
Bantler
Binsett
Leonard
Jesus Christ
Calvary
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Etch
Mankind
Crouse
Bitts
Pebrusky
Mets
Frost
Robinson
A Yuletide Yearning for Waterbury Pianos and Gifts
Christmas story promotes F H Lewis Co at 24 East Main Street Waterbury offering a wide piano selection from Kimball to Hallet Davis. Easy payment plans, five to ten year warranties, and added perks like a stool and a year of tuning accompany each sale. Also promotes smaller instruments and music rolls for gifting.
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F. H. Lewis Co
East Main Street
Waterbury
Kimball
Haines
Newby & Evans
Hallet & Davis
Marshall & Wendell
Alexander
Chiss
Plano
Enet Main Street
Kittell Held on Embezzlement Charge in New Haven
Frank Kittell treasurer of the Hyperion theater was arrested on embezzlement charges. He was held at police headquarters after a one week city court continuation and bond set at $1,000. The case covers shortages of 470.70 between November 1 and December 9 and 102.79 for the week ending December 16. Lawyer Jacob Goodhart represents him.
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New Haven
Conn
Frank Kittell
Hyperion Theater
Kittel
Worcester
Lee Shubert
Jacob Goodhart
Well Known Singer Hat Tie Moore Dead
Medford Massachusetts December 20 Miss Hat tie Moore a famed singer and actress died yesterday at her father Henry F Moore's home after two years battling stomach cancer. Born in Medford about fifty years ago she starred on stage for over 30 years including Olivette and Albertina in The Woolen Stocking with Harrigan whom she worked with for nearly five years. Meanwhile in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania December 20 Hugh McCoy a 45 year old cripple was killed by two thieves while at his kitchen window. The attackers fled after looting about $200 in cash with brother Robert McCoy witnessing the murder and alarm raised.
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Medford
Mas
Hattie Moore
Henry F. Moore
Ife
Olivette
Albertina
Harrigan
New York
Edward Harrigan
Beaver Falls
Hugh ‘ McCoy
Robert McCoy
Beating Rampage Near There Leaves Victims
A young Black assailant beat 11 white men to death with an iron bar near Bt Joseph 141. A companion is fatally wounded and the identity of other victims remains unclear. The severely wounded include a man named Onila Rian with a gash and serious injuries to others.
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Bt Joseph
Dee —Asa Bee
Onilarian
Arresting Strike Leaders in St Petersburg
Police in St Petersburg on December 24 began arresting strike leaders amid ongoing labor unrest. Reports indicate authorities targeted known labor organizers, prompting renewed tension and international attention as the city braces for potential protests and further action.
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St Petersburg
Rap Srvamel la Leitieg Ead
Aenee Ete
Leret
Widow Susan Witton Dies at Her Home on Cherry Street
City brief obituary notes the death of Susan Witton wife of George Witton at her 30 Cherry Street residence after a brief illness. She leaves husband a sister Mrs W Nabe and three daughters Mrs M Tilton Mrs J Brennan and Mrs H Gleason. Funeral details not fully listed. A Trinity Choral dinner honored The Messiah director George F Boyd with attendees including A Laslett Clarke B Clarke F B Charge T I Resham W D Pierson and others.
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Susan Witton
George Witton
Cherry Street
W. Nabe
M. Tilton
J. Brennan
Mere Hi. Gleason
Fueral
Etton
Trinity Choral Choir
George F. Boyd
Mr Bord
A. Laslett Seatth
Lesee B. Clarke
TI. Resham
W. D. Pierson
W. P. Lamb
J. P. Kellogg
Arthur M. Dickinson
A. J. Blakesley
Senate sessions press for reform of Isthmian canal nominees
Washington reports that Senator Morgan urged the senate to reconsider all nominations for Isthmian canal commissioners and confirmations. The committee was instructed to act after reconsideration. In Trenton New Jersey on December 20 Lib bhe Gar murder case details emerge with parole granted.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Committee For Action
Trenton
N. J
Christmas Furniture Gifts Catalog Offer
Furniture store promotes a wide Christmas range with prices from two dollars to four hundred. Items include shirtwaist boxes, chiffoniers, work tables, Morris chairs, library tables, parlor tables, music cabinets, jardiniere stands, mahogany tea tables, oak rockers, parlor suits, princess dressers, dressing tables, bookcases, chairs, framed pictures, buffets, china closets and more. Emphasis on large stock, early purchase, and delivery options at the Hampson Sellew Furniture Co Nanerberg Agency.
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Jardiniere
Carly
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Committee
Ryan
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Staal
Peg
Eee Lee
Pric
Hampson -Sellew Furniture
Nanerberg Agency
Celebraiet Croeeedt
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