Confession of militant suffragist made in court
In Liverpool a noted militant suffragist, Mrs Edith Rigby, confessed in police court to burning the country residence of Sir William H Lever at Rivington Lancashire on July and to the explosion at the Liverpool cotton exchange. She claimed to have lit the beacon and placed hazardous materials to show how easily such acts can be done, stating the aim was to press for votes for women amid strong opposition.
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Liverpool
Eng
Edith Rigby
St Preston
Rigby
Rivington
Hor- Wiech
Lancashire
William H Dever
Liverpool Cotton Exchange
Wm. H. Lever
Melson
Oho Btrs
Rigty
Women's Social and Political Union
Forture of Women
Kitty Maron
Fluret Park
Bulgarians flee with Servians in hot pursuit
From St Petersburg on July 10 Bulgaria places itself in Russia to seek cessation of Balkan hostilities. Bulgarian troops retire under heavy Servian pursuit from Istip toward Radovitch as Servian cavalry drive them from the key position. Bulgarian retreat leaves dead and wounded, rifles and ammunition discarded. Also reports Kavala seized by Greek naval force and Strumitza valley taken by Greek troops. London confirms Bulgaria has asked European Powers to end the Balkan War.
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St Petersburg
Bulgaria
Russia
Balkans
Belerade
Servia
Bul
Istip
Radovitch
Athens
Kavala
Strumitzs
London
Judge Walsh Dinner Meeting of Democrats Held Near New Haven
Announcement from Secretary Edwin Thomas notes the Democratic State Central Committee will meet at the Momauguin on New Haven's east shore on Saturday July 12. Session begins at 1 PM to fill vacancies and handle other proper business with state officers in attendance.
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New Haven
Edwin Thomas
Democratic State Central Committee
Momauguin
Sunday laborers fined for Sabbath work in Plattsville
Eight Italian speaking residents of the Plattsville district near Fairfield were fined one to five dollars after being arrested for working on the Sabbath laying out cabbage plants. They claimed they were under John Dellio who leased the land from Hitchcock who cited a Sabbath prohibition in the agreement. Dellio said he bought 8,000 cabbage plants and feared wilting if delayed. All eight admitted Sabbath work and accepted the fines.
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Fairfield
Plattsville
Boston
Justice of the Peace
Robert €. Hitchcock
Elwood
John Dellio
Hitchcock
Dellio
Co. Dam
Burglars Take Wagonload of Loot From Saloon
Robbery at Antonio Riccio’s saloon on Pembroke street occurred between midnight and 2 am allowing entry by a key. Cash register $10, 2700 cigars valued at $150, a bicycle $25, three umbrellas $10.50, tobacco $25, whiskey barrel $60, other items $50. Earlier, Mrs. Santoro’s Logan street home was entered via rear window with $150 in jewelry stolen.
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Antonio Riccio
Pembroke Street
Riccio
Pasaquelina Santoro
Logan Street
Elks Fireworks Planned Amid Reunion in Rochester
Rochester on July 10 faced possible weather disruption to outdoor events honoring the Grand Lodge B P O E as its 49th annual reunion continued. A monster parade and drills, band concerts, water carnival, and a grand pyro display were scheduled. BPOE business session began at 3:20 p m with memorial for Chan Schmidt.
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Rochester
Grand Lodge
Genesee Valley Park
Genesee River
Chan
Schmidt
Board of
Grand Trustees
Honolulu Lodge
Isolation Hospital Addition Nearly Ready
Reports from the Health Department indicate the isolation hospital is nearly ready for patients. The building removal was completed yesterday and the remaining work involves rebuilding the foundation and completing interior repairs.
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Health Department
Letters reveal love notes in Crispell girl case
Wilkes Barre Pa July 10 detectives released a batch of love letters between Alice Crispell 18 and laborer Herbert Johns connected to her death last Monday at Harvey s Lake. The letters show affection and family quarrels. Johns admitted drinking July Fourth night. Witness Sophanus Reese may key future testimony. funeral held today at Crispell farm cemetery ten miles away.
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Johns
McKelvey
Crispell Johns
Sophanus Reese
Plymouth
Crispell Starger
Harvey's Leake
Sia
Anal Art
Crispell
Jones Retains Counsel in Dentist License Revocation
Dr A B Jones seeks legal help after the State Dental Commissioners revoke his license. Attorney Jacob B Klein will handle the matter, with notice to contest due within twelve days. The decision followed a consult with Attorney General John H Light, sparking statewide interest as other dentists face similar scrutiny.
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A. B. Jones
State Dental Commissioners
Jacob B. Klein
Jones
Edward Eberle
Hartford
Dental Commissioners
John H. Light
George W. Hill
New York Woman Loses $32,000 in Paris Jewelry
Mrs. John F. Martin of New York was robbed of jewelry valued at 32,000 dollars at a Place Vendome hotel. She moved rooms from a side-street view to Place Vendome, then misplaced the jewels wrapped in a handkerchief on the table before dinner. Police were notified after an exhaustive search failed to locate the valuables.
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Paris
John F. Martin
New York
Place Vendome
Open Air Robbery on Nichols Street
Jack Schneider and Julius Gershowitz slept on their front porch at 136 Nichols Street when a sneakered thief robbed them of 29 dollars last night. Schneider, who had over 25 dollars, woke to the thief bending over him and taking money from his pocket before fleeing. Gershowitz also woke. Police are seeking the suspect, described as a man in stocking feet, and warn against pursuit.
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Nichols Street
Jack Schneider
Julius Gershowitz
Schneider
Schnieder
Gershowitz
U S report fixes responsibility for Stamford wreck
Representative Lynn W. Wilson discusses recollections of Clitus King on Bridgeport paving legislation. He cites a substitute bill, Schedule A, and an amendment passed by both Houses. Wilson explains a faulty erasure altered the amendment’s intent and notes the substitute’s origin with Whitcomb McMurray and himself.
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Lynn W. Wilson
Clitus, King
Bridgeport
Journal of the House
Secretary of State
Senate
House
King
Committee On Finance
Wood
Twenty-sixth
Senator Whitcomb
Representative McMurray
Wilson
Mr. McMurray
Whitcomb
Death of James McIntyre Former Bridgeport Resident
Bridgeport friends learn of the death in Waterbury last night of James McIntyre, former Armour & Co. salesman, after a buggy overturned by a runaway horse on Bishop Street. He died at St Mary's hospital at 10 30 PM. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Patrick McIntyre and brother Francis. He lived at Reilly's hotel in Cannon Street and was a member of Waterbury lodge BPOE.
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McIntyre
Bridgeport
Armour & Co
Reilly’s
Cannon Street
Waterbury Lodge
Patrick McIntyre
Francis
Waterbury
Patrick Miele Wins Suit Against McKenna
Judge Scott awarded Patrick Miele of New York 318 dollars plus costs in the action against former City Engineer M F McKenna of our city. Miele claimed he gave 3300 in trust for Frank Hastings. McKenna denied the charge. Rome news reports Giannini, a graft witness, died by his own hand in Rome amid Palace of Justice disclosures implicating Deputies Luzzatta and Brunialti.
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Scott
Court of Common Pleas
Patrick Miele
New York
M.F. McKenna
Miele
McKenna
Frank Hastings
Rome
Giannini
Palace of Justice
Gian+ nini
Luzzatta
Brunialti
Parole Granted for 18-Year-Old Copper Wire Theft
Walter Ashcroft of this city was paroled from the county jail and placed on probation after Judge Greene, on recommendation by Assistant State's Attorney Carter, agreed to the parole. Attorney John J. Cullinan defended Ashcroft who said he acted while intoxicated and was urged by another man. The court had sentenced him to six months last February, but allowed parole due to his good record and a job in view.
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Walter Ashcroft
Greene
Superior Court
Carter
John J. Cullinan
Ashcroft
Trolley Car and Wagon Collision Reported in City Streets
An emergency blotter notes another collision between a trolley car and a wagon on Stratford Avenue. Michael Stern, 93 Newfield Avenue, 3% years old, a Hen ry Bresky driver, was hospitalized with multiple contusions and shock but later sent home after treatment by Dr. Hale. Police could not locate a fuller report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Stern
Newfield Avenue
Henry Bresky
Stratford Avenue
Hale
Felters Inquest Continued After Extended Police Probe
The coroner's inquest into the death of James Felters, delayed by an extended police investigation, was postponed yesterday afternoon. Police hope further witnesses can shed light on the killing by the Presidential train early last Saturday morning.
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James Felters
Felters
Interstate Commerce Report Blames Road for Inexperienced Engineer
The Interstate Commerce Commission faulted the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad for placing an inexperienced engineman in charge of a high speed passenger train that wrecked near Stamford. The report cites lack of reliable safety testing, improper signaling distance, and inadequate locomotive repairs as contributing factors, urging modern steel equipment and urgent legislative action.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
N. i
Stamford
Com
Doherty
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
MecChord
New York, New Haven ,and Hartford Railroad Company
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Elks
Roe Two
U. S
New Haven Road
Rep
Mpintyre
Road
M’chord Hasso
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