New York Subway Strike Improves Rail Service
On March 8 the second day of the subway and elevated strike saw better service. The subway ran more trains, Sixth Avenue line stayed open, and uptown stations had ticket sellers. surface lines handled downtown crowds as Interborough officials promised more trains. Strike leaders claimed unity, while unions publicized measures and Mayor McClellan’s mediation proposal drew replies from company and unions.
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New York
Sixth Avenue
Uptown
Underground
Interborough
Metropolitan Street Railway Co
Second
Ninth Avenue
Third Avenue
Tnterborough
Attamntine
Auhiway
Tnterborough Company
Tte
Third
Second Avenue
Think Avenue
Houston Street
Ine
Eldante
Ona Delere
Cminnane
Delare Nardoniach
Matelly Cortlad Renny
Cormeen
Arevalitton
Mahon
Interborough Compway
Third Street
Second Avenue Road
Broadway
Lenox Avenue
Ninety Sixth Street
Amalgamated Association of Electric and Railway Employes
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
McClellan
Yester
Tnterborough Co
Strking Empires
James Coyle Seeks Injunction Over Building Nuisance
Kingsbury street resident James Coyle consulted Attorney John to seek an injunction to restrain building operations on Main street. Coyle fears Frank Dadorio’s store will use the rear passway adjoining his property as an entrance, potentially creating a nuisance and conflict. O'Neill has not decided on action.
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James Coyle
Kingsbury Street
John
Main Street
Christian Hauser
L. I. Carter
Frank Dadorio
Fisk
Julius Chotzianoff
Coyle
Dadorio
Suit to recover life policy money in dispute
Edward Holland of Bridge Street sues his daughter Mary Holland over a life insurance policy on Mary Sinnott. He seeks about 250 dollars with 40 dollars damages, claiming he was the beneficiary. The policy began with Mrs Holland, who died eight years ago, making Mary the beneficiary after. Court action proceeds on common counts amid settlement attempts amid uncertain beneficiary issues.
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Edward Holland
Bridge Street
Mary Holland
Holland
Mary Sinnott
Miss Hollarl
Mary
Friends
Hofhemd
Resignation of Tenth Minister Shocks Santiago
The tenth ministry of the present administration resigns amid internal dissensions in Santiago, Chile. Dispatches forecast the move was set for Saturday, with political tensions cited as the cause.
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Sentiago
Chile
Kuropatkin under heavy pressure as Manchurian front shifts
St Petersburg dispatch reports General Kuropatkin’s lines fragile and under threat near Mukden. Kuroki breaches Linovitch’s right, Rennenkamp’s corps menaced, while critics push blame for cautious tactics and fear possible Russian retreat amid rumors. Public interest soars as details trickle in from Liaoyang and Mukden fronts.
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St Petersburg
Tokio
Kuroki
Fushun
Linovitch
Kuropatkin
Oyama
Liaoyang
Orlot
Europatkin
Mukden
Mevletov
Dragomiroff
Russia
Gripenberg
Valletin
Associated Press
Nicholas
Tsarskoe-Selo
Associated Pro
Oka
Nogi
Linevitch
Rennen- Kamps
Death Claims Life Interest Dispute Over Property
Torrington man Patrick Donnelley aged eighty living alone due to family rifts was found dead. His will alleged a life interest in five properties deeded to his son Patrick J. Donnelley of Winsted, with contention over rent collection. The case, now in court, follows disputed life interest and recent testimony.
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Father Sing
Torrington
March
Patrick Donnelley
Ted
Medden
Donnelley
Patrick J. Donnelley
Winsted
Jerty Ami
Amd Port Afts
Donnelies Tola 9
Netehbler
Rriizeport
Four Miners Killed in Shrewsbury Mine Cable Break
In Wheeling West Virginia on March 8 a cable broke at the Shrewsbury coal mine near Charleston causing three mine cars to plunge 1,500 feet to the base of the mountain. Four miners were killed and ten injured with four of the injured likely to die. The dead are Andrew Hunt William McCurley John McCurley Edward McGlothin. Fatally hurt were Herbert Harrigan James Sheets William Martin Charles L Hastings. The mishap wrecked the ears and tipple and left many crushed.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Shrewsbury
Charleston
Andrew Hunt
William McCurley
John McCurley
Edward McGlothin
Herbert Harrigan
James Sheets
William Martin
Charles L. Hastings
American Prison Life in Florence Maybrick’s Serial
Florence E Maybrick narrates an illustrated serial on American prison life featured weekly in the Sunday World magazine section. Mrs Maybrick writes exclusively for the Sunday World, delivering a detailed, ongoing account across installments.
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Florence E. Maybrick
Sunday World
Mrs Maybick
Sundaly World
Births and funerals mark City News rounds
A son born to Mr and Mrs James Brennan of Kenyon Place and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Fogarty of 66 Washington Street. Infant John Leonard dies. funeral and interment at St Josephs. William Harris, formerly a laundryman, dies at Welcott Street home. Captain E Colby funeral and Springfield burial. Mrs Mary Reardon funeral set from Washington Street to St Francis Xavier. interment at St Josephs. Pension bill hearing for Waterbury teachers in Hartford. charter amendments to follow. Sophia Amininski dies at Waterbury Hospital. funeral at St Josephs. Two suits filed by Attorney Slavin against Lilley and Grannis over alleged nuisance from adjoining East Main Street property. Funeral of George Eck held. Riversite Cemetery burial. Pallbearers from Brewers union and Harugarl lodge attend. flowers from numerous local families and groups.
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James Brennan
Kenyon Place
Kelly
Thomas Fogarty
Washington Street
Trompson-Sellews
John
Michael Leonard
Alder Street
St Joseph's
William H. Harris
E. Colby
Cherry Street
PF. J. Buckley
Springfield
Mary Reardon
Washingt Street
St Francis Xavier's Church
New St Joseph's Cemetery
Waterbury
Hartford
Sophia Aminiski
Wherty Kaminiski
Fourth Street
Waterbury Hospital
John A. Lilley
Frederick A. Grannis
East Main Street
George Eck
West Porter Street
Riversite
Limpke
Charles Meyer
Charles Singler
Brewers’ Union
William Borchart
John Schwartz
Harmonia Lodge
Westerberger
Rambelier
Harugarl Lodge
Charles Sehmid
G. Siebold
Strinmpf
J. L. Baker
Guyana
Claire Scholl
Jacob Mitchell
Charles Hassel
Brewers' Union
Connecticut Forecast Quiet but unsettled with showers
The forecast for Connecticut calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain, mainly in the south. The north is expected to see rain or snow, with Thursday night bringing fresh westerly winds.
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Connecticut
Thoresay
Governor Roberts Sees Senate Action On Appointments
Hartford March. Judiciary committee held a public hearing on miscellaneous court appointments and clerical expenses for New Haven and Waterbury. Governor Roberts reported recovered from illness as Senate debated Rockville associate judge Phelps and Bicknell defended finance picks. Waterbury and New Haven tax bills for court-house additions advanced, adjournment 18 to 15 without decision.
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Hartford
Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
New Haven
Waterbury
Roberts
Senate
Donavan
Page
Judson
Senator Bicknell
Lester B. Phelps
Rockville
Donovan
Phelps
Judicia
Bicknell
Finance
Bulley
Shire
Rebecca G. Bacon
Ew Haven
W. HL
Mitchell
Norwich
Edward A. Downe
State Board of Charities
Bacon
Mary Hall
Sunsider
Chatferd
Waterbury Court House
New Haven Court House
Marsh
Freight Collision Disrupts Crossing on Northampton Line
A local freight on the Highland division stood on a crossing to Northampton when another freight on the same line struck it, smashing two box cars loaded with docks. Fireman Murphy of the Northampton train suffered head injuries from splinters.
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Plainville
March
Highland
Northampton
Torbury
Highland Diviste
Tne
Murphy
Straw Beds Gone Now In Old Time Corded Bedstead Recall
A garrulous elder recalls straw beds once common before modern bedframes. He describes filling ticks with straw, adding feather beds, and the ritual of replacing straw as it broke down. He notes cords and bedstead shifts, the red coat era, and the decline of straw beds in cities and households.
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Sints
Back Assessment Report on Comptroller Books Unpaid Credits
A committee reports on unpaid assessments and credits on the comptroller’s books in Waterbury Connecticut. It lists payments claimed as having been made and notes that no liens or releases were filed. entries include numerous receipts and names such as R. F. Sheehan, Jeremiah Scully, S. J. & T. D. Barlow, Chas. Perkins, John Ennis, Bridget M. and others with dates ranging from 1892 to 1904 and varying amounts noted in paid, book, and assessment columns.
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Waterbury
Conn
Board of Final Gentlemen
Lucien F. Burpee
Jeremiah Scully
Washington Street
M. M
T. D. Barlow
Grand Street
Chas, Perkins
Orange Street
L. F
George Petrowski
Green Street
Mary
Receipt L
Jane E. Frost
Avenue
Frank L. Peck
Vine Street
Philip Healy
Ayers Street
L. P
Vss
Mary Gorman
Ann
Homes for Workmen on Frisco Plan in Chicago
CN Yoakum, head of the Frisco system, unveils a French inspired plan to provide each employee from top executives to laborers with a home stake of five to ten acres near the railroad. The scheme aims to bond workers to the company, reduce strikes, and offer land with water access at a fair price, payable over ten years. If an employee dies, the land goes to his family. if he leaves early, payments plus interest are refunded.
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Chicago
CN. Yoakum
Bag
Yoakum
Burpee Verdict in Retaliation Suit Atwood of Watertown
In a superior court verdict, Judge Burpee ruled for the defendant in a retaliation case involving Frederick Atwood of Watertown. Jury deliberations spanned from 1:00 PM to about noon, with the case tying up questions on counts and anticipated referrals to higher courts. Roosevelt nominating Joseph R. Hawley for brigadier general in the army, retired, was also sent to the Senate today.
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Thay
Burpee
Car
Mumser Frederick Ti
Atwood
Watertown
Jake Case
Bronson
Eal Amon
Atonney Fremenn
Cvmrt
Cron
Iogpetro Mawtry
Washingum
Merc
Senate
Roosevelt
Josph R. Hawley
Wanted Young Man for Office Position Caller
Wanted a young man for an office position. Must be alert fair at figures and of good character. Address in Manufacturer care 36 3.
Waterbury Furniture Store Promotes Couches and Tables
A Waterbury retailer touts couches in Velour, Tapestry, and leather fabrics and highlights low prices. It markets pictures, office desks, chairs, dining tables, and Glenwood ranges, claiming wide selection, lifetime durability, and favorable terms.
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Dent Pepper
S Am
McAdoo
W. D. Mahon
International Amalgamated Association of Electric and Street Railway
Trolley Men
American Prison Life
City News
Donovan Bobs
Messrs McEvoy and Lord
F. ~. Atwood
Jin Attt
Glenwood
New England
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