Donnelly Announces Candidacy for Bridge Mayoralty
Deputy Sheriff John M. Donnelly declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for mayor, likely sparking a vigorous Bridge primary. He has the Russell Boucher Walker faction backing him as district chairmen and Town Chairman M. F. Dwyer organize a twelve member committee to explore strong candidates to lead the party. The Organisation and Purity League factions maneuver as the field for the primaries remains unsettled, with debates over party control and candidate selection ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Donnelly
Bridge
Donnelly
Russell-Boucher-Walker
M. F. Dwyer
W. W. Bent
candi‘Guten
Thie
Alicn
Boucher
Walker
Democratic Party
Ie Popularityhaws
The
Purity League
Michael J. Clabby
Dwyer
Powers Press U S In Mexico As Ships Guard
Washington July 15 American war ships continue to guard American interests in Mexican gulf and Pacific ports. The battleship South Carolina anchors at Tampico while Minnesota and New Hampshire pace Vera Cruz. European powers press for U S stance toward Huerta regime and protection of their citizens, raising fears of actions to preserve peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexican Gulf
Pacific
Tampico
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Bryan
Mexico
United States
State Department
Wilson
Zimence
Huerta
Refuses To Allow Police To Mug Him In Jail Portrait
John McConnell known as Philadelphia John Gray, a burglar held in county jail, defied officers by refusing to permit his mug shot. He acted as his own attorney as Ridgefield authorities review his status amid adjournment of the case on safe-breaking charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po-Lce
Ber- Mion
John McConnell
Philadelphia
John Gray
Ridgefield
Derby Man Abused Traffic Officer Fined in City Court
John Evans, a saloon keeper of Derby, came to town and waited for a car. He upbraided Patrolman Daniel Ryan at Paintfield Avenue and Water Street for not alerting him. His abusive language led to a city court arrest and a fine of sixteen dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Ohn Evans
Erby
Daniel Ryan
Paitfeld Avenue
Water Street
White Post
Mulhall Confession Corroborated by Co worker Dr Crockell
Washington reports the Senate lobby committee hearing continues with testimony on 1907 letters to James W. Van Cleave as National Association of Manufacturers head. Dr G Langtry Crockell letter supports Mulhall’s confession while Mulhall and others discuss political leverage and campaign funds amid Maine and Massachusetts ties.
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Mulhall
DR. Crockell
Washington
Senate Lobby Committee
Overman
White House
Wilson
Reed
Martin M. Mulhall
James W. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
Sherman
House
van Cleave
Muthall
New York
West
Indiana
Watson
G. Langtry Crockell
Thomaston
Maine
Crotkell
Littlefield
Oliver Otis
Boston
C. C. Cox
Massachusetts State Committee
Alfred E. Cox
Malden
Republican State Finance Committee
Congressman Littlefield
Samuel Gompers
Cox
National Manufacturers Association
Col. Mulhall
State Committee
Republican State Committee
Stillwell Heads to Sing Sing for Bribe Case
Ex State Senator Stillwell is sent to Sing Sing to begin a four to eight year term for soliciting bribes. Justice Seabury signed commitment papers as Stillwell denies any confession in a signed statement. He was handcuffed to a deputy sheriff and taken from the Tombs toward Ossining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stillwell
Sing Sing
Justice Seabury
Supreme Court
Ossining
Writes From Russia She Willing to Let Husband Divorce
Alexandra Komarowski replies in a divorce suit filed by Michael Koma rowski of this city. An interpreter confirms that Alexandra is willing for Michael to obtain a divorce, citing desertion as the grounds. She says she has no money to come here and will not contest the suit. The couple wed June 15, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Flanagan
Alexandra Komarowski
Michael Komarowski
Alexandra
Michael
Michael Kondratowitch
J. I. Solonov
Liban
Former Premier Briand Named Carnegie Hero Fund Trustee
Paris July 15 Former Premier Aristide Briand was nominated trustee of the French Carnegie Hero Fund by President Poincare. He succeeds Edouard Aynard who died June 2.
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Paris
Aristid
Briand
Carnegie Hero Fund
Poincaire
Edourd Aynard
Ship Yard Strike Extends to Trades in Hamburg
Hamburg July 15 The ship-building yard strike declared yesterday spread today to other trades, with authorities estimating over 20 000 workers have laid down their tools as the labor action widens its reach across the port city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
Progress Of Work In City Streets
City officials report trolley rails sufficient to finish South Park avenues paving. East Washington on track to wrap one side tonight with the other starting immediately, aiming for completion in a few days. Has sam Construction ready to pave Barnum Noble and East Washington avenues, with Magill in Bridgeport assessing ground and urged to begin at once. Connecticut company says paving and sewer commission not delaying contractor work and summer completion is the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chap G
Connecticut Company
Clifford B. Wilson
Chapman
South Park Avenues
East Washington
Wilson
Hassam Construction Company
Two Small Fires Reported in City
Two minor fires drew attention of the fire department today. At 11:32 a back draft started a blaze at 699 East Main Street. A roof fire occurred at 7 Poplar Street with the alarm logged at 1:45 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main ‘Street
Poplar Street
No Gong At Garage Endangers Pedestrian
Police report a Fairfield Avenue garage ignored alarm gong rule and a pedestrian was run down but escaped serious injury. Detectives from Police Headquarters are investigating after complaints were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Avenue
Pastors Demand Action In Bridgeport Baseball Case
In New Haven detectives and prosecutors face pressure from the pastors association to arrest officers and players tied to a Sunday game. Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney delays warrants while ministers file affidavits. the case spans New Haven and Hartford teams with fines totaling hundreds as courts rule on Sunday law violations.
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A. I. DeLaney
Bridgeport Baseball Club
DeLaney
Pastors’ Association
George H. Arnold
Birmingham
New Haven
Conn
George M.cameron
James H. Clarkin
Hartford
Common Pleas Court
Savin Rock
Cameron
Clarkin
E. C. Simpson
Isaac Wolfe
Woodruff
Wolfe
Meriden
Capitol City
Jerry Connell
New Haven Nine
Gunmen Sleep as Thief Loots Jack Rose Hen Roost
Westport wakes to a night raid at Rosegardens the Rose estate. A thief steals 506 chickens while guests Benny the Boob Mike the Bite and Tough Guy Levi sleep through the commotion. The valiant constable polishes his tin star but fails to arrest the night prowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rose
Westport
Rosegardens
New York
Ostermoor
Benny the
Boob
Mike
Bite
Levi
Second Avenue
Benny
Rose Estate
Pretty Girl Missing Since Saturday May Located in New Haven
Elizabeth Morgan, sixteen, daughter of a well to do family at 304 Poplar Street, vanished Saturday night. She was last seen with Hazel Howell and a Hartford youth, and a postal card from New Haven placed them at 192 Columbus Avenue. A sister is en route to New Haven. authorities do not rule out abduction.
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New Haven
Polles
Eizabeth Morgan
Poplard Street
Miss Morgan
Hazel Howell
Irving
Seeley Street
Peter Hall
Hartford
Kate Titus
Columbus Avenue
Wedged Between Trolley and Auto in Oak Street Collision
Andrew Samrow aged 28 of 398 Grand Street was wedged between an auto truck and a trolley car in Oak Street. His right ankle was fractured and he was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital for X-ray observation. Car 194 was approaching Oak Street. Samrow, a helper on Wheeler & Howes’ truck, rode on the side when the collision occurred. He was pinned against the car’s running board for several minutes before freeing himself. He displayed fortitude and did not cry out until in the ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Samrow
Grand Stret
Oak Street
Samrow
St. Vincent's Hospital
Samron
Wheeler & Howes
Man Bitten in East Bridgeport Saloon Fight
Dennis Langdon of 347 Madison Avenue was attacked in a East Bridgeport saloon this morning and bitten on the right wrist. He was treated at Emergency hospital by Dr Finnegan and sent home by ambulance. He declined to file a complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Valentine
Maplewood Avenue
Finnegan
Dennis Langdon
Madison Avenue
Bridgeport
Seek Shelton Loot Here
Bridgeport detectives checked local pawn shops for stolen silverware from W. M. Radcliffe of Shelton, taken July 7 while his family was away. The burglary allegedly involved items valued at over $300 and the search aimed to locate the pawns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
W. M. Radcliffe
Shelton
Radcliffe
Congress Rushes Newlands Bill to Forestall Strike
Washington July 15 No major wage dispute remains unsettled as the House moves to pass the Newlands bill amending the Erdman act to require arbitration. The Senate agrees to White House changes and a government mediation board is to be appointed by the President with seven year terms. Presidents hope for quick law passage as a truce holds between Eastern Railroads and trainmen amid ongoing arbitration talks.
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Washington
House
Senate
White House
Congress
Wilson
Martin A. Knapp
Commerce Court
Chas. P. Neill
Wm. Leach Amber
New Industrial Commission
Tumulty
Seth Low
National Civic Federation
A. F B. Garretson
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
New York
Hution Lot
Newhaias
Nestanta
Union
Conference
Tanne Ings
B. Carter
Lee and
Garretson
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Newlands
Eris
Erle Smain
Erle
Salesgirl Reports White Slave Threat Investigation
Miss Amy Schindler, via her father LincolnS. Schindler, asks police to probe white slavery threats after a foreign woman offered hat fittings at Dillon's millinery on Water street and menaced her when refused. Captain George Arnold and Detective Sergeant Peter Hall lead the inquiry, seeking the alleged suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Schindler
Lincolns. Schindler
Schindler
George Arnold
Dillon’s
Water Street
Miss Schindler
Arnold
Peter Hall
Threats Shape Testimony In Alleged persecution case
Miss Schindler related a troubling account, with police wary of her full tale. They doubt parts of the story but consider she may have been intimidated and warned that exposing the perpetrator would bring dire vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schindler
Painter Plunges From Elevator Shaft Injury Details
A painter named Douglas, of 125 Hittsids avenue, fell two stories inside an elevator shaft at Peck and Lines while working. He sustained a Potts fracture of the right leg and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital under Dr. Finnegan for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William & Dousiss
Avenue
Potts
Peck & Lines Stable
Douglas
St. Vincent's Hospital
Finnegan
Council Holds Special Session Over Bonding Mix-Up
The Common Council meets in special session to clear up irregularities in the serial bond note issue. Mayor Wilson asserts the matter will be settled with city attorney guidance. The so called men trap at City Dock and the municipal ice plant permit may be reviewed, with possible committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
C. B. Wilson
Wien
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Mest
U. S
Fred C. Schwedtman
Stilwell
Briand Carnegie Fund
Board of Health
Visiting Nurse Association
North End
East Side
Azaron
F. Kerr
Clyde M. Waters
John Nagle
Robert Miller
Hyde E. Barr
George Sherwood
Clarence
Pretty Girl
Elizabeth Morgan
Whig House
Painter
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