Supreme K of 6 Convention Opened in Boston
Three thousand Knights of Columbus gathered in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross as the supreme convention opened aboard harbor steamers. Bishop Joseph G. Anderson urged social reform through evolution, and a cable from Cardinal Merry Del Val conveyed papal salutations. Mayor Fitzgerald welcomed attendees as Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty spoke. The order reported 52 state jurisdictions, 1,830 subordinate councils, and 19,226 member gains with $ heretofore. Outstanding insurance reached $104,659,000 and deaths totaled $721.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Saleon
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Joseph G. Anderson
Aux Mary
Boston
Optimis
Wilson
Anderson
Cardins
Merry del Val
Pius X
Supreme Convention of the Rights of Coriwntus
Lnter
Harbor
Fitzgerald
Louie Wilson
James A. Flaherty
Philadelphia
Dora Podoloff on Perjury Trial in Waterbury
Waterbury August 5 Dora Podoloff of New Haven, noted stenographer and prosecution witness in the Soloway arson case, is on trial in City Court for perjury. The judge ordered a not guilty plea after reviewing prior testimony. Only witness Morris Soloway testified before recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Dora Podoom
New Hayem
Stenererapher
Soloway
Two Falls In Same House Injure Woman In Bridgeport
Yesterday at 236 Hewitt Street Joe Benard attempted work on a step ladder when he fell fracturing two ribs and receiving care at the emergency hospital. Shortly after midnight Margaret Benard also fell from the second floor to the arch below. She was taken by ambulance to Bridgeport hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Benard
Hewitt Street
Weset
Curley
Margaret Benard
Bridgeport Hospital
President authorizes disposal of 4,000,000 acres
Washington August 6 President Wil Ben by proclamation authorizes disposal under the registration plan after 1 000 000 acres of four plus land within the Fort Peck Indian reservation northwestern Montana All applications for registration must be sworn to and presented at Glasgow Great Falls Helena or Miles City Montana between September 1 and 20 Paris August 5 There is no truth in the report published in the United States that General Porfirio Diaz had Southampton on July 15 for Japan west of the Suez Canal to meet his Felix Diaz and accompany to Mexico The former Mexican President is still in his apartment in Paris
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Washington
Wil Ben
Fort Peck
Montana
Glasgow
Great Falls
Helvre
Miles City
Mont
Paris
Aus
United Ten
Porfirio Diaz
Southampton
Japan
Suez Canal
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Paria
Frances Wetherill Dies in Henley England
Frances Pearsall Wetherill widow of Albert Lawrence Wetherill of Philadelphia dies in Henley England. The notice states she had lived in Jamestown and the Wetherill family is connected to the city. The report comes by cablesram from Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Wetherill
Henley
England
Philadelphia
Mme
Frances Pearsall Wethert
Albert Lawrence Wethert
Jamestown
Father Sweeney Buried Beside Parents In New London
Funeral services for Hov. Timothy R. Sweeney pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart were held in Danbury with two masses and a high requiem. More than 100 priests attended as a special train carried family and fraternal delegates to New London for burial beside his parents. Bishop Nilan was represented. Rev. Walter J. Shanley delivered the eulogy. the church stood packed, with guards, pallbearers, and a large parish turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hov
Timothy R. Sweeney
Church of the Sacred Heart
New London
Sweeney
Diocese of Connecticut
Walter J. Shanley
P.R
St. Peter's Church
Danbury
Father Shanley
Sacred Heart Choir
Father
Catafalque
Mollie Daly Ogren
Chopin
Sacred Heart “Parish
Isaac Williams
Cullinan & Mullins
John J. Nilan
Diocese of
Hartford
Duggan
Swepney Jin
Sacred Heart School
James B. Nihill
Charles J. McElroy
Timothy Crowley
John G. Murray
John F. Donahue
Lakeville
W. E. Fitzgereld
Father Sweeney
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Frank Murray
Guilford
William Let
Peter Boyle
Edward Martin
John Broderick
Edward Morris
James Stone
John Winters
T. J. Preston
Thomas Cooney
James Smith
M. McKeon
John F. Murray
Hugh Treanor
L. Fitzsimmons
John Russell
James Somers
Dennis Gaynor
Bernard Keating, Sr
John Cullinan
John T. King
James McLoughlin
Harry McElroy
John Harsey
R. B. Halsey
Tedieieters
Isabella
Holy Name Society
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Knights of Columbus
Margaret Cummings
John E. Casserly
D. D. Hutchinson
New Haven
A.rosset
F. J. Luden
Croswell
John D. Coyle
M. J. O'Connor
Robert J. Early
RJ. Carroll
South Norwalk
James Keating
J. J. Mc
Thompsonrire
J. Burke
Glenn
J. Curtin
West
T. H. Tiernan
M. L. Reagan
New Britain
E. P. Curran
Bridgeport
A. E. Komara
M. Yudt
D. F. Batley
Shelton
Patrick Fox
East
Hampton
Michael J. Regan
Ansonia
Francis A. Jordan
Washington
John Anderson
Edward F. Neurther
T. J. Kelley
M. H. May
Rockville
J. F. Murphy
D.tomaselli
T. Pp. Mulcahy
W. J. Iyddy
Southington
W. A. Mo €Rann
Milford
E. M. Hayes
Jewett City
Joseph M. Raniszewski
Stamford
John F. Quinn
Waterbury
William R. Rogers
J. BE. Fay
William P. Laftin
D. F. Moran
J. Cotter
M. J. Golob
Arthur G. Cavanaugh
T. S. O'Leary
New Canaan
J. H. Walsh
Thomaston
F. A. Guinnett
John F. Moore
Ridgefield
F. Walsh
J. J. Duggan
Westport
S. A. Pankauskas
J. A. O'Meara
South Manchester
J. C. Lynch
Stonington
J. J. Kennedy
J. H Derwin
Waterville
M. O'Brien
P. J. Oreilly
Montville
A. O’keefe
Torrington
J. Byrne
C. S. Sp
Ferndale
C.H. Paquette
CC. T. McCann
Manchester
H. Dahme
W. J. Fanning
Union City
F. J. Murray
Branford
Mooney
Sacred Heart Church
A 0. H
P. J. Sullivan
Thompsonville
William T. May
Edward Flannery
Hazardville
T. P. Coniffe
Hibernian
J. H. McMurray
James Small
James Whaley
Joseph P. Reilly
Thomas McHugh
T. J. Murphy
John J. McCarthy
Hibernians
Strafeld
Walter J
Court Rules Transfer of Liquor License to Bostwick Avenue
Judge Curtis of the superior court confirmed a transfer of a liquor license to 625 Bostwick Avenue near the Bostwick Avenue School after Gabriel Papp appealed county commissioners. The court found no clear abuse of power and upheld the commissioners action. Mrs Drake had previously held a saloon at 683 Hancock Avenue and sought the move to Bostwick Avenue. She was ordered to vacate Hancock Avenue after remonstrance and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Superior Court
Annie Czako
Bostwick Avenue
Gabriel Papp
Drake
Hancock Avenue
Hancock Avenue Place
Father Traynor May Become St Charles Pastor
Rev Matthew Traynor, pastor of Waterville Waterbury parish, is likely to become pastor of St Charles church. He is abroad but expected home soon. Since Rev William Lynch's death, local clergy say Traynor has an excellent administrative record. A clergy member notes Traynor's name has been mentioned but no definite selection by Bishop Nilan has been made.
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Matthew Traynor
Waterville
Waterbury
St. Charles Church
Traynor
William H. Lynch
St. Charles
Callahan
Ston
Father Traynor
Father Lynch
St.Charles Church
Nilan
Foraker Recalled on Lobbyist Mulhall in Senate Hearing
Former Senator Joseph B. Foraker testified before the Senate lobbying committee denying Mulhall's claims as an alias lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers. He said he did not recall soliciting Mulhall for his campaign or asking him to push or block any bills. Foraker described his Union Pacific reorganization role in 1897 and insisted he sought full government repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph B. Foraker
Senate
Martin F. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Overman
Charles EB
Littlefield
Maine
Mulhall
Committees
Congress
Switzerland
Foraker
Union Pacific
David Lamar
Lamar
Lamars
Union-Pacific
United States
Govjeerever
Ohio
Mulhallel
Capitol
Police Sought to Locate Missing Daughter in City
Joseph Cangelli reports his daughter Jane 16 left home two days ago and may have left the city with a married woman living on State street. Police are asked to locate her and ascertain possible destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cangelli
State Street
Man Injured Stopping Fractious Horses Near Pembroke
Henry Kostinick of 1393 Pembroke Street was knocked to the pavement this morning while attempting to halt a milk bottle in one hand and a fractious pair of horses with the other. Glass particles pierced the left arm near the elbow, severing a small artery, and minor wrist cuts required three stitches. Others managed to stop the horses before they got loose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kostinick
Pembroke Street
Richard Howell Sues Salesman in Desertion Suit
Richard Howell, managing editor of the Bridgeport and Waterbury Herald, sues Charles H. Van Buren, a Stratford resident and traveling drug salesman, for 10000 damages alleging Van Buren alienated his wife Mary L. Howell since July 1909. The case, returnable to the September term of the superior court, notes Mrs Howell's move to Stratford and Van Buren’s address at The Stratfold. Deputy Sheriff Daniel Russell served papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Howell
Charles H. van Buren
Richard Howell
Bridgeport and Waterbury Herald
van Buren
Stratfold
Daniel Russell
Van
John S Pullman
Press Jhout
Howell
Stratford
Waterbury
New York State
Superior Court
Cyclists and Motorcyclist Injured in Fairfield Collision
A bicycle and a motorcycle collided near Fairfield avenue and State street. Cy S Gould on the motorcycle and Orrin Partrick on a bicycle were taken to St. Vincent's Hospital with contusions and lacerations after the crash. Gould is an uncle of Aaron B. Gould of the Connecticut company. Partrick’s relations are unclear. Both victims are in concussion and unable to describe the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smi
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
Cy S. Gould
Orrin Partrick
St. Vincent's Hospital
Oliver S. Gould
Aaron B. Gould
Connecticut Company
Norwalk
Partrick
A. B Partrick
Lenox Avenue
New Haven Probe Continues Says McReynolds
Washington reports that the government anti-trust inquiry into the New Haven railroad has not been suspended. Attorney General McReynolds denied suspending the probe and said the investigation proceeds as before. He indicated findings by Assistant Attorneys General Adkins and Gregory remain forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Haven
McReynolds
Adkins and Gregory
City Court Cases Yield Short Sentences and Fines
City Court proceedings conclude with Frank Height, an 18 year old colored youth, sentenced to four months in county jail after being charged with theft of a gold mesh handbag. John Kovans receives a 25 dollar fine and 30 days imprisonment for breaking in a doorway and attempted bribery. Three vagrants McMahon, Drezel, and Mullen are jailed 30 days for sleeping in Connecticut Company cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Height
Hall
Thomas C. Coughlin
Finnegan
John Kovans
Dora Breth
William McMahon
William Drezel
South Norwalk
George Mullen
Brockton
Mass
Connecticut Company
McMahon
Bridgeport
Man Found Intoxicated Then Extremely Ill in City
John Puddy, 40, of 419 Hamilton Street, was picked up by Officers Egan and Seery at South Avenue and Warren Street after appearing intoxicated. He could not speak or walk unaided. At emergency hospital Dr J H Finnesan diagnosed angina pectoris and he was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital in extremely low condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Puddy
Hamilton Street
Egan and
Seery
South Avenue
Warren Street
J. H. Finnesan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Property Owners Protest Belgian Block Pavement Plan
Whiting Atlantic and Kiefer streets and Singer avenue property owners, except DeVer H. Warner, oppose paving with granite blocks. A remonstrance led by Priscilla Lyon was presented to the Common Council, which voted to sustain the streets committee report. Aldermen debated rescinding the action. public hearings had been held July 7. Remonstrants warned of hardship from assessments and questioned street acceptance. some residents cite private sewers and reliance on current paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Atlantic
Kiefer Streets
Singer Avenue
DeVer H. Warner i
Priscilla Lyon
Common Council
Kiefer Street
McCoy
Teamsters
Lavin Alao Ee
Walker
Lavin
Harris Rahn
Main
Warner
Whiting Street
Kiefer
Atlantic Streets
Hiefer Street
DeVer H. Warner
Sec Grey Maintains Cabinet Decision On Panama Exposition
In London Aug 5 the House of Commons debated Britain's 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition participation. Critics urged private enterprise to fund representation, but Sir Edward Grey argued the cabinet decision stemmed from commercial conditions and not canal tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec
Grey
London
San Francisco
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Fairfield Justice Fines Smith for Driving Without License
Oliver C. Smith, secretary treasurer of Smith & Egge Co. of Bridgeport, was fined $15 and costs in Fairfield town court by Judge Bacon Wakeman for driving a car without a license. His chauffeur was present but lacked a license as Smith explained he failed to transfer his license card while changing clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairferd
Oliver C. Smith
Smith & Egge Co
Bridgeport
Bacon Wakeman
Smith
Voldigur
Fairfield
Highway Guardian
Doctor Monahan Improving After Surgery at St Vincent’s
The condition of Dr D H Monahan who recently underwent surgery at St Vincent's Hospital is reported somewhat improved today. The operation was performed by Dr John F Erdman of New York with assistance from Drs C Godfrey and Henry Blodgett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Monahan
St. Vincent's Hospital
John F.erdman
New York
C. Godfrey
Henry Blodgett
Board of Arbitration In Railroad Trouble Holds First Meeting
New York August 5 Four members of a six member board of arbitration met to settle the wage and working condition dispute between eastern railroads and trainmen and conductors. Two members represent the railroads and two represent the employees. They adjourned to executive session with the federal board of mediation and arbitration. Under the Newlands amendment to the Erdman Act the four arbiters already chosen have 10 days to select the two remaining members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Arbitration of
Federal Board of Mediation and Ation
Newlands
Carpenter Sedlack Injured in Falls from Ladder
George Sedlack, a carpenter, fell about 55 feet from a ladder while working on a building in repair. He sustained a possible ankle fracture and facial and body injuries and was taken to Bridgeport hospital. His address is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sedlack
Bridgeport Hospital
Sedlack
Wes
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