Auto Party Hit by Car in Milford
A Milford motorist, F. Kee, escaping serious harm by narrow margin after a speeding trolley and rival auto sideswiped his touring car near the Washington bridge. Kee, Mrs. Weller, their Stratford party, and Mrs. Olmstead were passengers. the crash left the car damaged and the party shaken. Police investigation to determine fault and any injuries is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingh F. Kee
Stevens-Duryea
Dnsi| Berous
Washington Bridge
Keegan
Waehington Bridge
Wesley Weller
Stratford
Ralph Cy Morehouse
J. W. Olmstead
New Haven
Bridgeport
Automo
Wey
Harrison Named Head of Philippines Governor General
Representative Francis Burton Harrison of New York has been selected as governor general of the Philippines. President Wilson will send the nomination to the Senate. Harrison, a Democrat and Yale and New York Law School graduate, served in five Congresses and fought in the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Burton Harrison
New Haa
Gover- Pesaceer
Philippines
Wilson
Senate
Harrison
Ent
Virginia
New York City
New York
Yale Univrsity
New York Law School
White House
Democratic Party
Wiliam Howard Taft
George W. Clarke to Establish Permanent Varnish Headquarters
George W. Clarke, famed as the Varnish King and a top salesman for the Val tine Varnish Co., will headquarter in this city as the Boston firm Burbank & Ry Varnish Co. appoint him regional head. He recently returned from the South and will lead a lucrative, long term venture here from the Stratfici hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clarke
Valtine Varnish Co
Burbank & Ry- Varnish Co
Boston
Stratficia
George
Bridgeport Eagles Consider New Home Site Tomorrow
Bridgeport aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles meets tomorrow to decide on buying Main Street property owned by the Wheeler Beers estate for a new home or as an investment. The site backs onto East Washington Avenue and is offered under a thirty day option, with price rumored under 25 000 dollars.
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Bridgeport Aerie
Fraterical Order of Eagles
Main Street
The
Aerie
East Washington Avenue
Rew Eagles
Madison Avenue
Aerle
Elks
Seaside Club
Eagles
Catherine Street
McMahon
Jacob Arnold
Union Square
Bridgeport Aerue
Hayles
Mississippi River
Seers
Property Owners Ordered to Do Costly Street Work
The mayor says £200,000 from a recent sale will fund permanent pavement on Whiting Atlantic Kiefer Singer Noble Knowlton Park and Court streets. Homeowners must complete curb, sewers water gas, sidewalks and obstructions clear by Sept 1 or the city will do the work at their expense.
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Common Council
Wilson
Oswers
Whiting
Atlantic
Kiefer Streets
Singer Avenue
Noble Avenue
East Washington Avenue
Crescent Avenue
Congress Street Bridge
Knowlton Street
Court Street
Park Avenue
Atlantic Street
Seaside Park
Laurel Avenue
Director of Public Works
Burglars Ransack Elmwood Ave Home
Robbers entered the home of milliner William E. Halligan at 2140 Elmwood Avenue and ransacked the interior from cellar to garret in broad daylight. Detectives describe a methodical break in with gloves and tools, while Mrs. Halligan and the store on Broad Street were left unsettled as investigators seek inventory and valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureglars
William E. Halligan
Elmwood Avenue
Halligan
Broad Street
Hasligan
Inspector Lynch Goes on Two Week Health Vacation
Inspector David Lynch of the Board of Health leaves for a two week vacation. Health Officer Edward Mc Lellan and Assistant Inspector J C Grace will share his duties during the absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lynch
Board of Health
Edward McLellan
J. C. Grace
Curtis to remain on Bridgeport planning board
Mayor Wilson announced that Lewis B. Curtis will continue on the City Planning Commission after returning from vacation. Curtis has maintained homes in Bridgeport and Southport for three years and has not previously voted in Fairfield, with plans to appear on the Bridgeport voting list after proper application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Curtis
Bridgeport
City Planning Commission
Wilson
Curtis
Southport
Fairfield
Judge Warns Ber ger Lawyer in Disbarment Threat
In city court Judge Thomas C. Coughlin severely censured Ernest Berger for tampering with a case by presenting a sign ed statement retracting charges. The judge warned of possible disbarment and ordered further investigation and postponement of trial. Local residents and witnesses, including Mary Povlik and George Symick, are involved in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Berger
Main Street
Thomas C. Coughlin
George Symick
Hallam Street
Mary Povlik
Berger
George Duitzak
Povlik
Symick
Mra Pavlik
Henee
Chas. R. Wabhlin
Denis Coughlin
Alfred Street
Coughlin
Wahlin
Crescent Avenue
Tony Natte
Hellen Hallenbeck
Cora Williams
Acme Shear Company
Julius Plunk
Ogden Street
Joseph Bernstein
Edward K. Nicholson
Annie Francis
Housatonic Avenue
Phoebe Vaughn
Peter Maher
Maher
Jacob Weinsbeck
Pine Street
Lundar Bonda
Blanket Warrant For Thaw Escape Conspiracy
The New York and Canadian authorities coordinate in a habeas corpus bid for Harry K Thaw the fugitive who killed Stanford White and is held in Sherbrooke Quebec A blanket arrest warrant alleges conspiracy by Thaws associates in the Matteawan escape and seeks Thaw and five accomplices.
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New York
Conger
Duchess County
Harry Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
Atate
Thaw
Thaw Arrives in Sherbrooke to Fight Deportation Battle
Harry Thaw, fugitive slayer of Stanford White, arrested in Sherbrooke after escaping Matteawan, spends night in a hospital ward jail. Brother in law George Lauder Carnegie rushes to aid, while Charles White takes Thaw’s case, seeking adjournment and possible change of charge to block New York deportation. Anxious reporters, alienists, and Thaw’s entourage converge as immigration officials weigh options.
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Sherbrooke, Quc
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Globensky
Thaw
Sherbrooke
Sherbroo Que
United States
Michael Thompson
Roger Thompson
Harry Thaw
Thompson
Coaticook
Conger
Dutchess County
M. F. Thompson
Toronto
W. L. Shurtleff
Shurtleff
Canada
Frank Briggen
Dr. Siss
Supreme Court
le Cour Superieur
Charles D. White
J. L. Shortliffe
Coaticoke
Co. G. Greeff
D. Neville
Thawe
Gibbensky
Montreal
Matteawan
Hornbeck
N. Y
Poughkeepsie
D. H. Reynolds
T. B. Williams
Ottawa
Dominion Department of Immigration
Department
New Hampshire
Matteawan State Hospital
New York
George Lauder Carnegie
White
New York State
William Travers Jerome
Wilson Peage Plan Rejected by President Huerta
Aug. 20 Mexico City reports the Huerta administration has rejected President Wilson's proposals via John Lind the U.S. envoy. The note to foreign legations denies ultimatums and signals potential reopening of talks if Washington submits new terms. Lind remains optimistic duties hinge on U.S. stance.
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Mexico City
John Lind
United States
Huerta
Urrutia
Gamboa
Mr. Land
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Mr. Lind
Germ Boa
Neleon O'Shaushnessy
Tueedar
Lind
Mte
Lean Foreign Office
Hiss
Tot's Eyes Threatened After West Prank Gone Wrong
The boy Irving Schwartz aged, was struck when a loaded revolver was used in a prank on Maple Street. A cartridge exploded near his face causing powder burns across eyes and forehead. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital for urgent care and possible loss of eyesight. Police investigate the incident.
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Schwartz
Maple Street
Margaret Harrigan
Emet
Main Street
C. Hamilton
East Bain Street
Finnegan
Caulfield
Bridgeport
Second Precinct
Irving Schwartz
Broks Street
Jacoby Srothers Furniture
McLoughlin and Bundy Triumph in Doubles Title Defense
Maurice McLoughlin of San Francisco and Co Bundy of Los Angeles defeated John S. Strehan and Clarence J. Griffin of San Francisco in straight sets 6-4 1-6 6-1 on the Newport grand court to defend their lawn tennis doubles title. The younger pair showed teamwork but failed to counter McLoughlin’s powerful serves and Bundy’s attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
BR. IL
Maurice McLoughlin
San Francisco
Baney
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Gar
Cong. Harrison
Bridgeport Eagles
Bulls Head
Burglars
Ramsack
Elmwood Ave
Mrs. Halligan
L. B. Curtis
O. K
Sam
Albany
Franklin Kennedy
Can
Thaw.s. Fussy
U.S
Tot
M’loughlin
Bundy
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