Sentiment Sells Life Insurance for 125000 in Chicago
William H. Gray sold a Knights Templar life insurance contract to ER I Rosenfield for 125000, citing sentimental value. Gray, ex-manager of Knights Templar and Masons Life, testified amid bankruptcy actions against Rosenfield’s Western Life Indemnity. Attorney Levinson plans to sue to recover the price, arguing the sale harmed Rosenfield’s creditors.
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Chicago
Wiliam H. Gray
ER. I. Rosenfield
Gray
Knights ‘Templara
Masons’ Life Industy Company
Western Life Indemnity Company
Ing
Frank L. Wean
Rosenfield
Western
Knights Templar
Levinson
Attorney Levinson
Four Conductor Resignations Hit Hartford Trolley Lines
Four conductors John Dutton Ralph Clark Emerald Jones and Charles H MacDonald resigned from Hartford street railways citing the Woodward prosecution as casting suspicion on their occupation. Company officials said the resignations were voluntary with no individual suspicion and noted few recent changes.
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Hartford
Woodward
John Dutton
Main Street
Ralph Clark
Wethersfield Ine
Emerald Jones
Park Street
Charles H. MacDonald
Charter Oak
Street Railway Company
Street Car Collision on Williamsburg Bridge
Two street cars on the Williamsburg Bridge collided today in New York injuring about twenty passengers. Brooklyn resident Mrs Fannie Ferguson was seriously hurt as passengers were crowded from the cars. The runaway car struck the car ahead on the incline near the Manhattan side, smashing front and rear platforms as police managed panicked crowds.
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New York
Williamsburg
Fannie Ferguson
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Priest Refuses Prayers For Rebellious Officer Memorial
A city priest refuses to offer prayers for Lieutenant Schmidt of the Kniaz Potemkine unit and plans a memorial service for the officer. Russian revolutionists in the priest’s congregation threaten him with letters, and Father Skoveky declares he will not pray for one who armed against the czar.
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Schmidt
Jeader
Kniaz Potemkine
Father Skoveky
Machinist Fatally Injured in Shafting Accident
Edward Bel Jevalt a machinist at Aldrich Manufacturing was pulled into shafting on March 29. He was badly bruised about the head and body and was taken to the hospital after coworkers stopped the machinery.
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Mocsup
Edward Bel Jevalt
Willie
Aldrich Manufacturing
Wader
Bellevalt
Drag House Destroyed in Worth Texas Fire
Fire gutted the Wadeworth Cameron drag house in Worth Texas early today. Losses are pegged at 35 000 in stock and 195 008 in teak. No injuries reported as investigators probe unknown origin blaze.
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Worth
Tex. Maron
Wadeworth-Cameron
Debate Swirls Over Size of Future US Battleships
Washington reports naval experts split over a 22,000 ton class versus two 16,000 ton ships. Admiral Capps and Secretary Bonaparte favor multiple ships for effective action, while Admiral Dewey pushes for one giant battleship. British Dreadnought cited as benchmark, with rushed completion noted.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Admiral Dewey
Capps
Michigan
South Carolina
Dewey
Congress
Admiral Capps
Bonaparte
United States Navy
Great Britain
England
English cotton growers visit Boston for federation talks
A committee of English cotton spinners and manufacturers arrived in Boston aboard the Saxonia to study cotton growth and usage by U S. manufacturers. They will attend the New England Cotton Manufacturers association convention on April 25 and 26 and join meetings with growers and manufacturers in Washington. They also plan visits to southern cotton fields. The party was greeted by New England cotton industry representatives at a Brookline Country club luncheon. The committee includes H W MacAlister Oldham W J Orr Rochdale Henry P Greg George Moores Thomas D Barlow and others.
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Boston
Boand
New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Washington, D. C
Ansonia Arrests Await Grand Jury Bail Decision
Two suspects were taken to jail after being held for the grand jury. They were taken into custody Tuesday as a Torrington freight train passed through Ansonia, with no bail set at this time.
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Torrington
Ansonia
Chile's Big Loan Signed for Transatlantic Project
Sentiaga on March 2 reports the government signed a contract for a major Transatlantic loan. The accord involves significant financing and aims to advance regional development. Officials did not disclose loan terms but emphasized strategic economic ties and infrastructure goals.
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Chile
Sentiaga
the Gov
Placed on Trial in Hartford Court in Bristol Case
In Hartford on March 20, Alvin W. Terry of Bristol was placed on trial in the criminal court regarding the Trombley gangrene incident. The proceedings focused on the blow that felled a party involved while witnesses testified about the sequence of events and the resulting injuries.
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Hartford
Criminal Court Today
Alvin W. Terry
Bristol
Trombley
Dickeg
Mrs Lucy Boardman dies at 86 in New Haven
New Haven March 29 Mrs Lucy H Boardman widow of W W Boardman died at her Hillhouse avenue home from heart trouble at age 86 Born in Poland Ohio she married in Cleveland in 1857 Her husband served in Congress 1841 1842 and held leadership roles in several rail and power companies Her philanthropy totaled at least 750000 including gifts to Trinity church New Haven and multiple schools and parishes She leaves no children and is survived by a sister Mrs E P Wade of Ohio three nieces and a nephew
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New Haven
Lucy H. Boardman
W. W. Boardman
Hillhouse Avenue
Boardman
Poland
Cleveland
Congress
New Haven Light Co
New ‘K, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co
The
New Haven Water Co
Skinner School
Connecticut
Kirtland Hall
Shefield Scientific School
Trinity Church
Boardman Training School
Christchurch
Wi Haven
Trinity Parish House
St Margaret's School
Waterbury
E. P. Wade
Ohio
Pulijanes of Samar in mountain fastnesses pursued
Washington reports on Samar where a census estimates up to 2500 Pulijanes, local Visayans in rebellion under Governor Curry. Army officers describe them as retreated natives who prey on nearby farmers, aided by women who shuttle supplies into towns despite troop patrols.
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Washington
Samar
Caenna Curry
War Department
Curry
Hearst Coal Case Re-arguments Begin in Washington
Hearst of New York reopens argument against anthracite coal carriers before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He contends rates from mines to tidewater are excessive. The commission seeks further information after a Supreme Court decision limiting common carriers from acting as dealers in transported commodities.
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Washington
William Randoth Hearst
New York
Hearst
Tidewater
Comemore Comminsion
Supreme Court of the United States
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Manip of Tear Winsted fort and Gipne of postmaciers
A terse note reports actions at Tear Winsted fort involving J. P. Gipne allied with postmaciers. Details are fragmentary but indicate a manipulation event influencing local defense.
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Senate
Manip
Tear Winstedfort
J. P. Gipne
Postmaciers
Fined for Liquor Selling in New Milford City Court
Nobie Bennett, proprietor of the New Eng store, was fined after being found guilty of selling liquor in New Milford. The court imposed a total penalty of 6270 in local currency.
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New Milford
Nobie Bennett
New Eng
Bare Toa
Immigrant Arrival Sets Record for New York Harbor
New York city officials report 11 000 immigrants landed today on seven steamships, the largest single day influx of the spring season with 750 from Portugal marking a shift to New York as a common landing port. In Brooklyn a violent domestic tragedy followed as Anthony Cenesky shot his wife and then himself, leaving Mrs Cenesky wounded and him near death. witnesses described a terrorized home and a chaotic scene as police and doctors responded.
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New York
Portugal
New Bedford
Maas
Brooklyn
de Liguori
Dwyer
Cenesky
Laurosaitis
Contesky
Ceneaky
Joseph Cenesky
Plume and Atwood
Joseph Rowdes
Rowdey
Cearsky
Les
Keegan
Seven Shore
Conesky's
Menos
Hartford Fire Tragedy Claims Driver at Open Hearth Mission
A Hartford fire last night killed Engine No 2 driver George F. Goodrich, 34, unmarried, after his engine collided with Hosecart No 2. Burke admitted deviating from the route to beat Goodrich to the blaze. Firemen Thompsin and Wright suffered minor injuries.
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Hartford
Maroh
George F. Goodrich
Goodrich
J. L. Burke
Charles Thompsin
Charles Wright
Burke
Oldest Union Soldier Welch of New Brunswick
Sempster New Brunswick March 2 set as news of William Welch aged 100 born March 29 1800 in St Andrews Nova Scotia later settled in town and ran a lumber business. He served in the Civil War with the 14th New Hampshire and joined the Masons in 1812. His wife died years ago and several children survive. He remains in good health.
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Sempster
N. H
Willam ‘Welch
Hie Masonic Order
Lay
St Andrews
N. B
14Th
New Hampshire Regiment
Sussex Large
New Brunswick
Welch
The Foster Bill Hearing On Chinese Entry
Washington on March 29 saw a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing the Foster bill to allow Chinese students merchants and travelers to enter the United States. John Ford of the American Asiatic Association read a Standard Oil Company letter noting China business suffering from a boycott.
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Washington
Foster
Committee On Foreign Affairs Today
John Ford
American Asiaticooiony
Standard of! Co
China
Suspects Arrested in Bulgarian Killings Case
Duluth Minnesota police arrest foreign nationals believed to have occupied the Minne Pom house where six Bulgarians were murdered Tuesday morning.
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Duluth
Minn
Minne Pom
City News Collides with Park Fencing Debate
Mrs Annie J. Stoddard aged 45 died suddenly from heart failure at her Aurora street home. Community concerns rise as the board of public works considers extending Union square park railing to Stanley park amid criticism of the current wire fence. Apt room kitchen hazy clocks offered by Lake & Strovel Co from $1 to $50. Mary Fray, a longtime German resident, suffered a serious accident yesterday afternoon stepping from her kitchen to her yard.
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Annie J. Stoddard
Aurora Street
Board of Public Works
Union Square Park
Stanley Park
Apt
Lake & Strovel Co
Mary Fray
Forecast for Connecticut Showers to Rain Likely
Weather bulletin says fair conditions tonight in Connecticut with easing winds. Forecast shows a rapid shift to unsettled weather with possible showers and light rain spreading from the coast inland later tonight through tomorrow.
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Connecticut
Lynching of Wotton prompts swift mob action near Oak Grove
A negro named Wotton was lynched near Oak Grove station in West Carroll parish after an alleged attack on a white woman. Miss Blair, daughter of a railroad camp contractor, heard screams, and a posse soon captured the suspect who was hung to a tree within an hour.
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Memphis
Tenn
Flora
Louisiana
Wotton
Oak Grove Station
West Carroll Parish
Blair
Cotton
Miss Blair
Old Farmer Stephen Hayes Dies at 91 in Bethlehem
Bethlehem March 29 Stephen Hayes oldest resident dies at 91 after years of sound health. He regularly traveled to Waterbury to sell produce and once represented the town in the legislature. He leaves two sons Frank Hayes and Samuel Hayes and a daughter Mrs Alice Canfield of South Britain. Attorney Abner P. Hayes is a grandson.
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Bethlehem
Stephen Hayes
Hayes
Waterbury
Frank Hayes
Samuel Hayes
Alice Canfield
South Britain
Abner P. Hayes
Heffrin estate shares split after mother death
Mary Heffrin died intestate on Cooke street leaving little property beyond personal effects. Her husband Edward Heffrin’s estate, valued at $22,175 years ago, included five icehouses a pond tools and a dwelling. She had one child from prior marriage and three from second union. His will directs her interest to pass to his three children upon her death, with Mary O'Brien inheriting one fourth of her mother’s personal effects. Appraisers James E. Russell and John Doran assessed the estate totals.
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Mary Heffrin
Cooke Street
Heffrin
Edward Heffrin
Mra Heffrin
McNaily
Mary
John O’brien
North Main Street
Jennie
Annie
Kate
Meffrin
Mra O’brien
Spring furniture sale touts best bargains in Connecticut
Waterbury agency Hasmpsee-Sellen Furniture Co unveils spring sale featuring a Chamber Suit priced aggressively as part of a store-wide push to attract customers. The ad highlights low prices on a limited stock and promotes an extensive fourth floor display of patterns, urging shoppers to compare styles and value. It notes a window display of bargains and references wage talks in the broader context of spring retail promotions.
Hospital urged for new Guam plague outbreak
Washington reports a tropical disease on Guam described as more repulsive than leprosy. Lt. McNamee urges a dedicated hospital to isolate contagious cases near the leper hospital. Rear Admiral Rixey approves. The disease reportedly destroys upper facial tissue. about 400 cases exist and isolation is deemed imperative. a $5,000 facility is to be erected promptly.
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Washington
Guam
McNamee
Rixey
Navy
Lieutenant McNamee
Springfield man judged insane in attempt on colonel
Daniel J. Curtis of Springfield Massachusetts testified in his own defense in criminal court yesterday on a charge of attempting to kill Colonel L F Heabien with a shotgun. The jury found Curtis guilty on grounds of insanity and Judge Case ordered commitment to the asylum at Middletown for one year.
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Insane Asylum
Hartford
Daniel J.curtis
Springfield
Mass
Hayes
Criminal Court
Trisl
L. F. Heabiein
Curtis
Case
Middletown
Connecticut tonal Church to elect state officers at meeting
Simsbury Maren 79 reports that delegates from chapters statewide will attend the annual business meeting of the Connecticut tonal Church. A state regent, state vice regent, treasurer and two councilors are to be nominated.
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Simsbury
Maren
Connecticut Tonal Church
Wens Sentenced as Suicide Plot Ties to Family Drama
The report centers on a life sentence for Wens with accomplices Rtemeett and Leonant and years for Preston, amid a fatal shooting and implied family tragedy. It notes a bereaved Joseph Cenesky in his Wethersite cell as the case unfolds and lists several related family members traveling to New York or involved in the wounded. Crane labels the case a suicide attempt and murder, while authorities withhold further statements.
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Wens
Rtemeett
Crane
Goodenougs
Doman
Cenesky
Scottsz
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Old Farmer
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Hasmpsee-Sellen Furniture Co
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