Desperate burglary attempt at Reed Todd Jewelry store
Early morning alarm at Reed and Todd Jewelry in the shopping district triggered police response. Edward Sweeney of 1% Newfield Avenue was arrested nearby with skeleton keys in a hall, but insufficient evidence prevented conviction. officers Kane Bagley Poland and peers chased toward the rear window as the alarm rang and power failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed & Todd
Edward Sweeney
Newfield Avenue
Kane
Emerson Shoe Company
Poland
Bagley
George Peabody Cams
Pesabofy
Sweeney
Macklin and Beers Obituaries Unite in City Notices
July 9 1915 notices announce the death of Rollin ase Bonnie Wales Beers age 21 years 3 months and the death of Christopher J Macklin in this city. Friends are invited to Grace Church Long Hill July 12 at 2 30 p.m. for services and burial at Long Hill cemetery. Macklin funeral from 135% Pergbroke Street Friday July 11 at 2 30 p.m. and St Charles Church at 9 a.m. interment at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Rollin Ase
Bonnie Wales
Grace Church
Long Hill
Gay
Long
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mill End Sale Prompts Busy Morning at Store
The 31st Mill End sale draws a crowded, bustling morning as shoppers seek deals. Staff rush to provide service while promising more savings ahead. Hours remain Friday until 5 and Saturday until 9 as the sale continues.
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Court House
U S Report Finds Responsibility for Stamford Wreck
The investigation assigns fault to the railroad for placing an untested engineman in charge of a fast passenger train with two sections near Stamford. It cites lack of tests, supervision, and clear power-change instructions, noting brake irregularities and uneven piston travel on cars while engine brakes operated well. The report praises the current general manager's safety push but calls for stricter qualification standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiven
Doherty
Lgthee
New England
M. ¥. N. H & H.R R Company
Stamford
New Haven
Inquiring Into Cause of Fitzgibbons' Death
Medical Examiner Garlick investigates the death of Thomas Fitzgibbons who died on a porch at 2 Organ Street after a 12 hour illness. He had reported illness the day before and worsened yesterday afternoon. Companion Ernest E Block provided statements about the events leading to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Garlick
Thomas Fitzgibbons
Organ Street
Ernest E Block
Precinct Responds After Fatality In Witness Encounter
A man collapsed in the Third precinct area after a tense incident. An ambulance was summoned, Dr. Hale attended, and Fitzgibbons died before burial. Dr. Garlick was notified and examinations continued into the afternoon. No burial certificate had been issued by late today.
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Hale
Fitzgibbons
Garlick
Alderman Clancy Feted By Friends At Stratford Dinner
Alderman Frank J. Clancy, newly elected to the Common Council seat vacated by Robert G. De Forest, was honored at a complimentary dinner at Minor's shore house in Stratford. Captain Fred M. Hawes oversaw a fine dinner with singing and speeches. Attor ney George F. Mara presented a pig skin traveling bag. Thomas Casey served as toastmaster as Clancy replied, with numerous friends in attendance including Stephen P. Cronan, Harry Quinn, Edward Lynch, Patrick Moran, Bernard Keating Jr., Harold Dow, Jeremiah Clancy, George Clancy, Emil Ziebold, Maurice McKenna, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Clancy
Common Council
Robert G. de Forest
Shore House
Stratford
Fred M. Hawes
Clancy
George F. Mara
Thomas Casey
Alderman Clancy
Stephen P. Cronan
Harry Quinn
Edward Lynch
Patrick Moran
Bernard Keating, Jr
Harold Dow
Thomas Hearn
Jeremiah Clancy
George Clancy
Emil Ziebold
Maurice McKenna
Two Divorce Suits Filed in Court
Papers in two divorce actions were filed today in the superior court. Charles Benitz of Westport seeks separation from Rozal Benitz of Westport on grounds of infidelity with John Vargo named as co respondent for misconduct in this city. Rozal Benitz’s maiden name was Rozal Saur. The couple wed January 7, 1913. Caroline Hildreth Hutchinson of this city sues Leonard Hutchinson of Allenhurst New Jersey for desertion on June 1, 1908. The pair married December 23, 1902. Both actions are returnable to the September term of court.
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Charles Benitz
Westport
Rozal Benitz
John Vargo
Weather Indications for New Haven Area July 10
For New Haven and vicinity fair tonight and Friday with cooler conditions. Connecticut sees fair and cooler tonight and Friday with moderate west to north winds. The lake region disturbance moves toward the St. Lawrence Valley after causing showers from Indiana to Maine and reaching as far south as Virginia. Additional disturbances over North Dakota and Arkansas bring showers to the northwest and lower Mississippi Valley. Temperatures remain moderate east of the Rockies. Phoenix reports a 110 degree maximum.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Lake Region
St. Lawrence Valley
Indiana
Maine
Virginia
North Dakota
Arkansas
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Phoenix
Ariz
Suit Bargain Sparks Man to Smash Store Window
An unknown man, eager for a $9.50 suit from Lonergan & Downey, shattered a large plate glass window this morning. Workers replaced the pane this afternoon. Fire alarm at 12:56 reports a kitchen basement fire at 140 High Street. damage was not extensive.
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Lonergan & Downey
High Street
Night Sessions In Cohalan Inquiry In Albany
Albany reports continued testimony by John A. Connolly before joint legislature committees probing alleged trade of political influence by Justice Daniel F. Cohalan. Cross examination by Cohalan's counsel John B. Stanchfield to finish this day as night sessions are planned. Also noted are theft reports and civil service examination preparations affecting 20 000 fourth class postmasters nationwide.
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Albany
John A. Connolly
Supreme Court
Daniel F. Cohalan
Joint Judiciary Committees
New York Bar Association
John B. Stanchfield
Cohalan
Connolly
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt Ready To Adjudicate The Japanese Problem
Tokyo dispatch says Viscount Kenkaro Kaneko received a Roosevelt letter stating public opinion will block Japanese naturalization in the United States to avoid triggering Chinese claims. Roosevelt would aid in California alien land ownership issues. Kaneko, Harvard Law graduate, acted as unofficial Japanese envoy during the Russo Japanese war. A separate report notes arrest of a man tied to a purse-snatching case in East Bridgeport, later released after police learned he had fallen in with bad company while visiting New Haven.
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Tokio
Tai-Hei-Yo News
Esenay
Visicount
Kentaro Kaneko
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
News &Gency
California
Viscount Kaneko
Harvard
Japan
Matuow Voru
East Bridgeport
Lord
New Haven
Chinese Baseball Players Visit Bridgeport at Yost Field
The University of Hawaii team will visit Bridgeport next Tuesday afternoon to face the Hemington Yost club at Yost field. The Chinese players boast a strong record, having defeated top semi professional and college teams across the country.
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University of Hawaii
Hemington-Yost
Yost Field
Court cases and a purse theft remanded for trial
City court cases charge Michael Papp of 277 Howard Avenue with assaulting Lizzie Kovac of 405 Spruce Street and Noah Pennand of Henry Street with theft of a purse containing $10.40 from a youth who was returning it after she dropped it on Elizabeth Street yesterday afternoon. Pennand remanded for trial under $50 bond until Saturday. police expect further arrests in the case. Also notes a young man sought for installing gas lamps at 363 Fairfield Avenue, 4th floor. }
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Coeee Eee Senewane
Michael Papp
Howard Avenus
Lizzie Kovac
Spruce Street
Noah Pennand
Héfry Street
Kbesuth Street
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John Rece & Son
James McCullough
Sridgeport
Thomas M. Cullinan
T. A
Board of County Commiers
Fairfield County
M. Pirietky
Steve Buflay
Bridgeport
Suty
A. D
Steve Buday
Aessignea
Abbve
Bridge
Robt
FitzRoy
Loewith
Herman Gertl
M. Stein
M. Lautenschiager
THE
Howland Dry Goods Company
U. S
Cohalan Inquiry
William M. Lane
Main Street
Bighland Spring Water Company
Bridgepo
Fairfield Avenue
Florel
Bartholomew PF. Dunn
Berkshire
Ava
Laurel
Laurel Beach
Roa
Four Corners
the Sound
Laurel Manor
Laurel Beach Road
Stratfield Hotel
E. M. Cleveland
Bridgeport Trust Building
Bridgeport, Conn
Jas. R. McClelland
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