Sigel Girl Slayers Death Quieted by Coroner Claim
New York July 2 United Press reports coroner Robert F McDonald says body pulled from the Hudson is likely Leon Ling, alleged killer of Elsie Sigel. Police doubt identy but coroner cites teeth, height, and build as matching, while detectives question Leon Ling’s associates. The case involves Tongs and possible second murder theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Hudson River
Leon Ling
United Press
New York
Robert F. McDonald
Dennie Ward
Leong Ling
Elsie Sigel
Missionary Girl
Cap Carey
Homicide Bureau
van Wegner
Cental Office
Leon
Evioniu
Edward L. Byrne
Yonkers
Fort George
Curling
Kr. McDonald
Hip Sings
Husband begs wife to return after $600 theft and desertion
George Hubert of New Jersey recounts his wife Theresa leaving their jointly run store on June 29. He discovered she had withdrawn $600 from savings and left only 69 cents in the bank book and $14 in the cash register. Hubert asks lawyer DeLaney to help bring her back, but the attorney calls it a civil matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hubert
Adams Street
N. J
Hubert
Theresa Hubert
Alpe DeLaney
DeLaney
Kaiser Supports Zeppelin Flight To North Pole
Berlin reacts with national enthusiasm as Count Zeppelin vows to lead an aerial expedition to the North Pole if alive, with Kaiser and government backing. German interest surges with widespread fundraising and editorial support. Captain Hildebrand calls the plan serious and practicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
Count Zeppelin
North Pole
Friedrichshafen
Stellers
Destre
Germany
Hildebrand
Stamford Tailor Despondent Death By Gas Route
Stamford July 2 Louis Kreiter a local tailor was found dead this morning in his shop on Greyrock Place. A gas tube was attached to his mouth and the gas odour suggests suicide prompted by despondency. He leaves a widow and several dependents with family strain noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Stamford
Louis Kreiter
Ms Tailor
Greyrock Place
Nurse to Royalty Attends Henshaws in America Visit
Miss Isabel Bruce, a Liverpool Royal Hospital graduate nurse and Royal National Pension Fund member, travels with Mr and Mrs Henry P Henshaw and their daughters Elsie Marion from England to visit America after caring for Marion who had scarlet fever. Bruce bears Queen’s service certificate and will return to England after a stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal National Pension Fund
Henry P. Henshaw
Fairfield Avenue
Elsie
Marion
Isabel Bruce
Liverpool Royal Hospital
Royal National Pension Fund of Great Britain
Bruce
Queen Alexandria
London
Marion Henshaw
England
Flanagan Held On Serious Charge
David Flanagan of 68 Jones avenue, 45, appeared in city court for examination after allegedly threatening Mrs. Cearlon Ainsworth on 5 Beechwood avenue. He faced potential charges of assault with intent to commit rape and was held on bail of 1000 pending tomorrow’s hearing. Earlier, police traced him from a prior incident on Harrison street involving a young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Flanagan
Jones Avenue
Flanagan
Cearlon Ainsworth
Beechwood’ Avenue
Nolice
Let Tax Board Take the Blame and Old Landmark Torn Down
The article reports a heated dispute over the Charities department budget and tax rates in Bridgeport highlighting a projected deficit of 15 000 to 20 000 dollars, a 108 851 75 dollar request with 93 702 88 approved, and a 83 818 84 working amount. It notes the old Excelsior Engine Company site at Main and Golden Hill streets being torn down for a 40 000 dollar modern building by Berger Dry Goods Co with future cost, scope, and the new structure details. Jacob Kiefer is mentioned as the surviving member of the original Fire Fighters group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities Department
Board of Charities
Joseph Brennan
Tax Board
Gral Charities Board
Bridgeport
Main
Golden Hill
Berger Dry Goods Co
Excelsior Engine Company
Jacob Kiefer
Engine Company
Hamilton Brass Shop
Middle Street
No. 6 Engine Company
George Berger
Main Street
Bérger
Gillette Construction Company
New Haven
Wife Chides Husband in Cell In Brooklyn Jail
Prisoner Robert I. Krager held on $1,000 bond for obtaining money by false pretenses by claiming to procure advertisements for a year book by the Order of Railway Clerks. His partner William Roberts also faces the same charge. His wife visited and urged him to stop the crime. Krager kissed her, then the scene drew police attention. Probation records show a prior assault in 1907 and mining of past trouble. Officers anticipate further bond actions as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert I. Krager
Brooklyn
Krager
Warner Frost
Henry E. Shannon
William Roberts
Wilder
Maryland
New York
Kruger
Canfield
Gilbert Street
United Press
London
India
England
William Curzon Wyllie
Nadar Lal Dhingraj
Foreign Office
Wyllie
Lord Morely
Indian Affairs
Dhingraj
Dhingras
Imperial Institute
Cambridge
Oxford
Gir Carvas Be
Cat
Chingras
Dr. Labaca
Nipat
Rajputha
Central India
Labaca
Shanghai
Scotland Yard
Leslie Probyn
Leslie
Madras
Paris
Married 30 Years But Not a Wife in Estate Dispute
In Stratford the widow of William B. Clark seeks a writ of prohibition to stop probate court from ruling on the validity of her marriage and the legitimacy of two daughters. The estate, valued under $5,000, faces challenges based on alleged prior marriage to Clark and questions of heirs. Hearing set for Monday, July 5, with Stratford Probate Judge Charles H. Peck. The case involves Leonora Lester Ives, Charles Ives, and nurse-like adminis tratrix Harriett Cornwall, amid alleged conspiracies to defraud. Attorneys George Kane and Joshua Meltzer represent Mrs. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Clark
Stratford
Nora Ives Clark
Superior Court
George W. Wheeler
William Clark
New Haven
E BD Beardsley
Stevenson
Sisters of Clark
Ives
Elizabeth M. Hayes
Florence E
Harriett A. Cornwall
Elizabeth S. Chatfield
Anna I. Tibballs
Clark
Fairfield County
Orville Wright Has His Nerve Tested in Endurance Flight
Washington reports the Wright brothers test flights will soon include an official government endurance flight of one hour with two aboard. Orville Wright, after last year’s accident, shows renewed confidence and skill, with one Signal Corps officer planned as passenger.
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United Press
Washington
Wright Brothers
Orville Wright
Signal Corps
Orville
Consolidation of First National and Bridgeport National Banks
Bridgeport faces a merger that creates a million dollar bank, likely naming First National as the new institution. Sanford to preside. DeForest to retire. Officials plan Mezzanine expansion and possible relocation within Main and Bank streets while preserving the Bridgeport National’s historic role.
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First National
Bridgeport National Banks
Million Dollar Institution
Charles G. Sanford
Consolidated Institution
President DeForest
Bridgeport
First National Banks
Locomobile Co. of America
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Warner Bros
City
First ‘National Bank
United States
First National Bank
Thomas B. DeForest
Bridgeport National Bank
Frank N. Benham
O. H. Brothwell
Horaceth Fairchild
Edward Sterling
J. B. Cornwall
Alexander Hawley
Edward W. Marsh
Jerome Orcutt
Edwin M. Jennings
Enoch P. Hincks
Orlando H. Brothwell
Charles B. Read
F. N. Benham
John M. Wheeler
Samuel A. Burns
D. H. Warner
WS. Plumb
Robert S. Hincks
E. Sperry
George E. Somers
W. < Bryant
United Bank
Main and
Bank Streets
City Savings Bank
Main Street
Bim Street
Bank Street
New
Commercial Trust &Co
Trust Company
Trust Co
William E. W Hatheway
Henry H. Nettleton
M. Moody Downer
John A. Spafford
Robert C. Mallette
Edward K. Kneen
Huntington
Boston small boys accused as train robbers
Two Boston youths, Sam Morris and David Goldberg, are charged at police headquarters with robbing a freight train and are believed to be runaways. Their cases were continued to June 6 for further investigation. A separate report notes a double decker auto collision on Fifth Avenue near Sixty first Street in New York, injuring several passengers.
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Sam Morris
David Goldberg
Boston
United Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Sixty First Street
Salee Shea
Bargains and sales in Grasmere area and city ads
A jumble of classified notices lists lost items, sale offers, rentals, and services. Items include a missing gold watch, two houses for sale, River View Park lots, Hubbell Terrace lots, and other real estate at multiple price points. Local businesses advertise hot roast beef specials, framing services, New York bologna, and eye examinations with hours and locations in Boston and nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasmere
Ash Creek
Zetecan
Broderick
Whitney
SOR
Nes
Salt Buyera
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Sigel Girl
Ibegs
Villa Park
Toboken
Kaiser
Zeppelin
Queen Alexandra
Edward Vit
America
Brenson
Excelsior
Prisoner
Cornwall
Caivas Labaca
Leslie Probya
Westminster
People’s Presbyterian Church
Eudora McLeod
North
Laurel Avenues
Fairfield Ave
Mark Nagie
East Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
Hummizs
Pabst
Jack Ainson
Cannon Street
Meigs
Susie
Grounds
Paneid
Mebeeel
Ash ‘Creek
Blackman Studio
Ave
Uming
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
St. JaAee
Junction State Field Avenue
Silliman
A. Elwood & Som, Tioneers
Lotta Carroll Avenue
Comn Avenue
Joseph A. O
Davis & Hawley Co
Ward
Genpa Ave
Piao Oo
Carpenters
Thedon Island Co
Norwalk
F. J. Smith & Co
View Avenue
Dorkins Co
St. D
East End
M_ Jewelry Store
Main St
M. & Sons Co
Dodge Park
Realty Co
Warner
River View Park
Warner Building
Dot
Hubbell Terrace
Boston ‘Realty Co
O’connor's
East Main
Walter Sts
Dard Art Store
Imas
Peter Hron
Jim
James J. Sheehan
Dia
Tolas
Fairfield Avenas
Morrow
Leavenworth
R.adelphia Meigs
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