Connecticut Towns Vote Amid Prohibition Clash
In New Haven and across Connecticut towns a sharp fight over licensing liquor pitted temperance advocates against brewing interests. Foxed by slow returns, results show temperance strength holds, with Branford, East Haven, New Hartford, and several towns staying no licenses, while Milford, Killingly, New Canaan, and others flip to license. Major towns like Danbury and Bristol record sizable margins for license, with some districts, including Winchester and Branford Stony Creek, showing mixed outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Connecticut
Milford
New Milford
Kil-ingly
New Canaan
North Canaan
Barkhamstead
Manchester
Plymouth
Branford
East Haven
Stony Creek
New Hartford
Brookfield
Stafford
Winchester
Winsted
Cornwall
Danbury
Newtown
Ate
New le
Stamford
Lcense
Norwalk
Norwich
Connecticut Temperance Union
Lccass
Manche
Deaths and Funerals Well Known Local People Called Away
Mrs Dora F. Kristol aged 62 died at 397 East Main Street. Survived by daughter Mrs Emma Rymell and brothers Charles and Francois Goodrich. Funeral Thursday at 10 am with Rev R A Nichols. interment in Meriden. Also notices for Mrs Mary O Meara Mary O Meara Immaculate Conception Mass Father Moone. John Fitzgerald Mass Immaculate Conception Church interment at new St Josephs. Bearers listed John Wallace John Tierney John Malley Michael Murphy Richard Bacon Thomas Reilly. Floral tributes from Kate Fitzgerald and Saxe Floto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora F. Kristol
East Main Street
Emma Rymell
Charles
Francois Goodrich
R. A Nichols
Meriden
Mary O'Meara
Ayers Street
Immaculate Carton Church
Father Moone
John Kelin
Asiglatly
Michael Kelly
Patrick Malone
George Stearns
Thomas Crean
Patrick Ryan
Simsbury
Ella Gulliotte
Hartford
John Fitzgerald
Pembertom Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Broderick
New St Joseph’s
John Wallace
John Tierney
John Malley
Michael Murphy
Richard Bacon
Thomas Reilly
Kate Fitzgerald
Pillow
Scovill Manufacturing Co
Cross
John J. Tierney
Saxe & Floto
New Mayor Locked Out In West Point Yard Sworn In
In West Point Georgia on October 6, Mayor George W. Howard of Lanett Alabama seized the council chamber and refused to turn over city property to the new mayor B. Rutland. Rutland took the oath at 5 30 am yesterday, and four hours later he and his council were sworn in by Judge Jordan in front of City Hall. The first council meeting was held in the back yard of City Hall.
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City Hall
West Point
George W. Howard
Lanett
Ala
B. Rutland
Rutland
Jordan
Oakville Happenings and Local Appointments
Edward Stoddard and Miss Sarah Beeman visit New York City and Brooklyn, with Miss Elizabeth McCann staying in Torrington. Mr and Mrs B J Atwood of Mystic visit Oakville, as A H Lobsei plans to arrange a football game. C B Merritt of Main Street elected constable after Watertown election amid hopes for orderly conduct and less congestion at the post office.
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Edward Stoddard
Falls Avenue
New York City
Sarah Beeman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Elizabeth McCann
Torrington
B. J. Atwood
Mistic
A. H. Lobse i
Merritt
Main Street
Oakville
Watertown
Democratic rally to launch campaign in Waterbury
Democratic organizers announce Friday night speeches at City Hall by Governor Hoke Smith and Mayor Thomas L. Reilly to defend Bryan Kern ticket and attack Taft Sherman. Ward committees form advance guards to march Friday, with second and third wards meeting tonight and fourth and fifth tomorrow to recruit for a large turnout. Reports note H. C. O’Sullivan mooted for Hearst Connecticut ticket. convention set for Bridgeport Friday.
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Bryan
Kern
Taft
Sherman
George L. Li
Waterbury
City Hall
Hoke Smith
Georgend
Thomas L. Reilly
Meriden
Congress
Reilly
Elks
Democratic Town Committee
Monagan
City Court Hears Johnson Charge And Home Row
John Johnson, described as unable to be mistaken for colored, faced intoxication, breach of the peace, and resisting arrest in city court after a home disturbance. He bragged he could lick the cops, was fined five dollars and costs, and jailed thirty days. Nearby, Michael Flynn sought access to his ten year old son at Mrs Griffin's boarding house, faced trouble, and was fined five dollars and costs. The report includes ads for clothing, hardware, and groceries from local merchants.
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John Johnson
Neagle
Fitzgerald
Johnson
Michael Flynn
Griffin
South Main Street
Union Street
Harmon
Tore
Oficer Combellack
Michael Sheehy
Galen Fusbe
Caonere
Miller & Peck
Curtis Art Co
Upson, Singleton & Co
Sinclair & Co
Magner Hardware Co
Blucher
Holczer’s
Elton Shoes
Holczer
Maine
Jones,Morgan & Co
Bank Street
C. F. Wilson
Langle
Il! Kin
J. G. Jackie, & Son
Emersons
Grieve, Bisset & Holland
J. B. Mullings & Son
Rosengarten
Sigeee Bank
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Putnam
Thomaston
Sterling
Plainville
Ayon
Portland
Enfield
Hamden
Rn Windham
Wallingford
Marcus BH. Cooke
First Selectman
Zera P. Beech
Southington
Goke Smih
H. C. O'Sullivan
Bridgeport
Hearst
Lehigh Coal
John Methigott
China
Fenner’s
South Main ST
Topina
Our Children’s Department
R. R. Harder & Co
RAL Fire Insurance Steamship Agency
John Ryan
North Main St
Waterbury Bedding Mig Co
Boston
TRE Hellmann Brewing
Frank
Shoeman
Telephone
Yorse
Joseph Pepe
United Breeders Animal Foods
Armour's Animal Fertilizers
Canal ST
Conn
David Goldberg
Abbott Avenue
Open
Oakville Company
Revelee Cuoes P.O. Frelacht
Expres
Addres
Ville
Adare Waterbury
York
Howard Street
East End
L. Becker Tailor
Exchange Place
South
Leonard’ Street
Omce
Bank St
Exchange Plage
I Frank Flammia & CO
New England
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