Gettysburg Veterans Gather for Semi Centennial Remembrance
Wartime news from Bridgeport and Gettysburg recalled on July 1 the first day of the battle, with veterans arriving by the thousands. Officials and officers spoke on unity, while doctors and volunteers managed camps and medical needs as festivities continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Pitty
Gettysburg
Republican Farmer
Gettysbhuro
Normoyle
Buford
Wheeler
Mish
Cemetery Ridge
Col
J. M. Schoonmaker
Pennsylvania
Big Tent
Tener
Alfred B. Beers
Grand Army of the Republic
Bennett H. Young
United Confederate Veterans
Oscar I. Stamm
New York State
Collins
Army
Samuel Dixon
Pennsylvania State Health Department
Pennsylvania State Police
General Beers
Grand Army
Warrant Issued for Middletown Tax Collector Senglaub
Middletown Conn July 1 a warrant for the arrest of William B Senglaub longtime Middletown tax collector was issued today. The allegation states Senglaub embezzled a little over 6900 dollars from town funds and his whereabouts are unknown after he left town last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
William B. Senglaub
Senglaub
Postmaster Bohl Takes Oath in Stamford
Stamford today July 1 John J Bohl took the oath as postmaster in a brief ceremony at the stamp office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohl
Stamford
John J. Bohl
Coroner Names Two Responsible in New Milford Murder
Coroner Herman rules two men connected to the New Milford murder case, dated April 20, with one suspect surrendering and held in the county jail. The case centers on the Boarimar location in New Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Herman
Boarimar’s
Frank Mizga
Josep
Trolley crash injures Bridgeport driver in oil slick
Peter H. Cole, father of Harry W. Cole of Bridgeport Tallow Co., lies in Bridgeport Hospital with a fractured skull after a trolley work car hit his wagon on Bishop/Barnum avenues. Oil on tracks and a downgrade blamed. wagon demolished, horse unharmed. Witnesses cite brakes applied late and oil coating from recent oiling of the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Cole
Harry W. Cole
Bridgeport Tallow Co
Water Street
Les
Bridgeport
Cole
Barnum Avenue
Bishop Avenues
Connecticut Co
Hale
Philip Bill
Stratford
Bishop Avenue
Re W. Cole
Kossuth Street
Bishop and Barnum Avenues
Frank Lowe
Myer Lazarus
Fairfield Avenue
Petland Place
Stamford Democrats Assert New Court Authority in Stamford
Judge-elect John A. Walsh invoked his gubernatorial commission to block ex Judge Samuel Young from entering Stamford City Court. Deputy Sheriff Andrew Schletchweg prevented Young from approaching the bench as Walsh and new court officers were sworn in. Clerk Hickey protested the appointment of Martin Kane to the clerkship, vowing to challenge it in court. Walsh also named Albert Phillips as prosecuting attorney Edward J Ansen as assistant prosecutor and Patrick Cuddy as probation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associate Press
Stamford
John A. Walsh
Andrew Schletchweg
Samuel Young
Judge Walsh
Judge Young
Baldwin
Hickey
Walsh
Albert Phillips
Edward J. Ansen
Patrick Cuddy
Two Connecticut Courts See Quick Openings and Standings
On July 1 in Middletown Daniel J. Donahue qualified as city court judge and adjourned without pending business. In Hartford Judge Walter H. Clark faced a new police bench contest after Frederick G. Eberle demanded the post, with a volatile morning session and ongoing recesses. New Haven saw Judges O'Meara and Booth sworn in, with Hoyt stepping down to work as counsel in an embezzlement case amidst unsettled court assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Daniel J. Donahue
Howard
Donahue
Wesley A. Pearne
Pearne
Gover
Associate Press
Hartford
Walter H. Clark
Frederick G. Eberle
Baldwin
Judge Clark
David Henney
Eberle
Clark
Mr. Henney
Sy Associate Press
New Haven
O'Meara
Booth
O’meara
Hoyt
Kirby and Parry Alter Plans Amid Association Probe
John Kirby Jr and David M Parry cancel steamer plans to Antipodes and rush to Washington as Parry and Bird join the investigation. Kirby defends past actions against Mulhall while detailing Mulhall’s 3500 annual pay and limited expenses. Bird plans Washington Oregon trip in light of inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Kirby, Jr
David M. Parry
National Association of Manufacturers
Washington
Mulhall
Kirby
Association
J. P. Bird
Plainfield, N. J
Bird
Oregon
Washington, D. C
Enos to Head Connecticut Customs District
Washington reports Fred Enos of Bridgeport named collector for the new Connecticut district. He is expected to serve until his February term end. Treasury notes 113 collectors lose offices as the customs service is reorganized nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred Enos
Bridgeport
District of
Connecticut
Treasury Department
Show Your Colors for Gettysburg Anniversary Observance
Bridgeport urged to display Old Glory all week to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and celebrate the peace between North and South. Veterans from both sides join in honoring the national union on the battle field and across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettsyburg
Bridgeport
Barnes Withdraws Tierney Commands Greenwich Court
Greenwich July 1 Judge William L Tierney appointed by Governor Baldwin and aides assumed control of the Borough court of Greenwich. Walsh Barnes faction withdrew opposition, papers and keys turned over, quo warranto actions planned to test governor’s authority, court resumes with new regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
William L. Tierney
Borough Court of
Baldwin
Jim” Walsh
Charles D. Barnes
Tierney
Walsh
Scofield
Scofeld & Jennings
Stamford
Stephen Radford
Radford
Barnes
Finnegan
the Banking Co
R. J. Walsh
James F. Walsh
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Mulville
Henry White
Light
Hughes And Lewis Reappointed To City Boards
Mayor Wilson announced the reappointment of Frank J. Hughes to the board of assessors for four years and Capt. William A. Lewis to the board of relief for four years, to start August 1. Both appointees are Republicans with prior terms on their boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Frank J.hughes
Capt
William A. Lewis
Board of Relief
Hughes
Capt. Lewis
Farewell Party For Florence Werner Before Europe Trip
Mrs and Mrs A Werner hosted a farewell for Florence Werner as she sails for Europe tomorrow morning for at least six months. She plans to visit Germany and other countries and return on the Imperator. She will be accompanied by Mr and Mrs Charles Sachs who also plan a four to six month trip to Germany and other lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Werner
Florence
Europe
Germany
Imperator
Charles Sachs
Coroner details on Stamford wreck inquiry and duty
Coroner John J. Phelan argues against singling out a corporation for fault and seeks to identify individual acts causing the Stamford disaster. Witnesses including engineer Foster Worthington describe actions and brakes while officials discuss duties, powers, and rules governing railroad equipment purchases and engineer qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Stamford
Poice
Senos
John J. Phelan
B. I. Spock
New Haven Road
John H. Dillon
Charles J. Doherty
Foster Worthington
Doherty
Worthington
Arthur E. Clark
Ful
Clark
Phelan
Newven Road
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Ele
New Haven Company
Standard Steel Car Company
J. H. Sanford
American Locomotive Co
Toon
Benjamin I. Spock
Spock
Evans
Engineers
General Committee of Adjustment
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Interstate Commerce Commission
HB. R. Pollock
Devin
Chan
Cha
Ur Company
Pollock
Stone
New Bates
Pvane
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Friends
Will Rees
Tinton
Trong
Lee
Marss
Robert
Union
Mank
Wania
W. D. Clark
Hatter
Main Street
Fairfield
A. H Beers
Eld
Enos
Greenwich Court
Lewis
Corporation
Cuntil Bo
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