Paris Gamins Nipped For Dime Novel Indian Fight
Paris July 21 United Press reports Eugene Viery age 13 and Earnest Cafut age 12 two Paris youths aimed to flee to America to fight Indians. They were arrested at Cherbourg and sent home after stealing 250 francs from a family bank and arming with knives to begin a voyage to the United States.
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Dirks
America
United Press
Paris
Eugene Viery
Earnest Cafut
Paris Boulevards
Cherbourg
Amer
Chiseage
Boston
Bois
Caput
Five Held After Bold Attempt to Wreck Train
Five men were jailed following an investigation into a daring attempt to wreck a train on the West Shore Highway near here. The train passed the spot and the men were in a nearby thicket when arrested.
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West Shore
Wright Ready for Official Trials After Record Flight
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Dr Wright, after a record flight of 53 minutes and 45 seconds, preparing for official trials per Signal Corps specs. Trials include endurance flights of one hour a five mile straight and return, with possible two crewed planes. Wright plans to ride in a Signal Corps car as trials proceed amid crowd of 5,000.
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United Press
Washington
Wright
Signal Corps Army
Orville
Signal Corps
HR. Curtiss
Curtis
Unclear text fragment about home life and impressions
Fragmentary passage notes bed bug in children's clothes away from home and whispers of carelessness among friends. The text hints at social judgments and the impact of rumors within a family setting, but lacks a clear, complete incident or outcome to state a definite news item.
Mrs Linscott Denied Pension After Divorce
Miss Abbie Linscott of 211 Russell Street has been denied a U S pension on grounds her husband obtained a desertion divorce in Brewster Nevada in 1893. Attorney Matthew B O'Brien plans to reopen arguing Haddock vs Haddock that she had no notice or hearing. widow of Civil War veteran John H Linscott, she worked 29 years in Warner Bros corset factory.
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Abbie Linscott
Russell Street
United States
Brewster
Nev
Matthew B. O'Brien
Washington
Bridgeport
Haddock
Kiss for $100 prompts w idower to evict aid
Theodore Toussaint, 73, of East Canaan, paid $100 to Mrs. John Kilmer for a kiss after she agreed not to sue. Kilmer, about 40, said she wished she had demanded $500 and claimed Toussaint had a big roll of cash. Toussaint ordered the Kilmer household out after the settlement, while Kilmer’s husband worked for the New England Lime Co. The case arose from the kiss while Kilmer cleaned Toussaint’s house.
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Theodore Toussaint
East Canaan
John Kilmer
Western drama draws crowds at Polli’s amid Fleming farewell
Polli’s Theater reports rising attendance for Northern Lights the stirring Western military play. Alice Fleming ends her run this week due to ill health, drawing large crowds for farewell performances. John Ince shines as Swiftwind with a strong supporting company. A souvenir photo will be issued to matinee attendees featuring Fleming. Coupon demand grows for a $50 foulard princess gown to be awarded next Monday after the first performance of The H of a Thousand Candles at Meigs & Co. Stores promote Foley’s Money and Tar for coughs and lung troubles.
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Polli
Alice Fleming
John Ince
Swiftwind
Miss Fleming
Meigs & Co
Jealous husband slays wife then shoots self in Hartford
In Hartford on July 21 Arnold 26 of Middletown killed his wife in the American Hotel with a razor after they were separated. He then shot himself. both were taken to the hospital where Arnold died. The wife is in critical condition. a note cited infidelity as motive. The body to be sent to Middletown for burial.
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United Press
Hartford
Arnold
Middletown
Wedding of Capt Hamill and Miss Cecelia Coughlin in St Charles
The wedding of Capt Patrick Hamill of the fire department and Miss Cecelia Theresa Coughlin took place early yesterday morning in St Charles church. Rev Father Callahan performed the ceremony. The bride's attendants and groom's party included noted city residents and officials. The couple will reside at a two family house on Roosevelt Street and Noble Avenue after their honeymoon.
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Patrick Hamil
Fire Department
Cecelia Theresa Coughlin
Patrick Coughlin
St. Charles’ Church
Father Callahan
Mary Catherine French
William V. Walsh
Board of Assessors
Lee
Barnum School
Hamill
No. 1 Chemical Engine
No. 2 Truck Company
Roosevelt Street
Noble Avenue
Harriman Still Deals in Stock Market From Bathing Resort
Vienna July 21 Amid advised rest E H Harriman continues massive stock dealings by cable from Bad Gastien where he is staying to recover. Despite warnings and claims of progress there are reports of stormy clashes with doctors over his 'training' and insistence on constant work. Extra staff are handling the cable influx as Harriman reportedly prevails in the dispute.
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Vienna
E. H. Harriman
Bad Gastien
Harriman
Gastien
Ennis and Stoppani File Bankrupt Schedules in New York
In New York on July 21 Ennis and Stoppani stock brokers at 35 Broad Street filed their bankruptcy schedules showing total liabilities of 2 125 020 with 545 442 secured by collateral valued at 628 226 and unsecured 1 582 689 plus wages 889. Assets total 1 991 483 including accounts 1 215 608 notes 25 167 real estate 103 acres near Bridgeport 910 000 office furniture 3 000 and stock holdings 7 500. There are about 1 800 creditors led by Irving L Ernst who offered a composition accepted by a majority. Terms: 15 cents cash on confirmation and 25 cents on notes over 24 months, with varying installments.
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New York
Ennis & Stoppani
Broad Street
Bridgeport
Charles F. Stoppani
New York Life Insurance Company
Irving L. Ernst
Sailor Hats on Sale at Dillon Co at Main Street
EH Dillon & Co offers a vast display of Sailor Hats in rough and fine braids with droop edge flat brim and roll edge in Hello Sailor Elberon Sailor and Auto Sailor styles. Prices range from 0.39 to 8.00 with autos hats and veils highlighted.
Final Judiciary Committee Meeting Details Corrupt Practices Bill
The judiciary committee met at Cox's Surf house Savin Rock last evening to close major legislature measures including a new corrupt practices bill and a rule covering voting machines. They plan to interpolate four of Senator Stiles Judson's proposed sections into the law and place prosecution under criminal law.
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Judiciary Committee
Cox
Surf House
Savin Rock
Charles F. Roberts
West Haven
Stiles Judson
George L. Fox
Fox
Europe
W. J. Malone
Bristol
Senate
C. E. Searls
F. P. Latimer
House
Charles D. Barnes
Harry M. Banks
Manchester
C. K. Bush
Orange
F. A. Bartlett
Bridgeport
Omar W. Platt
Milford
D. M. Cronin
New London
F. W. Huxford
Stamford
R. T. Higgins
Winsted
Taft dinner aims to smooth tariff conferees
Washington July 21 President Taft will host the House and Senate tariff conferees at the White House dinner to bridge gaps over schedules and rates. He hopes to press free raw materials or reduced duties, report progress, and map a swift path to a conference conclusion. Absent Senators will not attend before Saturday with a report likely Tuesday of next week.
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United Press
Washington
Taft
White House
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Payne
Canada
Dominion
Bcards
Unanswered Questions Mount in Sutton Case at Naval Inquiry
Annapolis July 21 The naval court of inquiry seeks to determine who handed Sutton's Smith and Wesson to DeHart and whether the weapon fired the fatal shot. Testimony indicates Sutton held two revolvers before the shooting. the Colt's was taken after the last shot. Bevan testified Sutton was defending himself and that the ending shot came from Sutton's own revolver.
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United Press
Samuel M. Evans
Annapolis
James N. Sutton
Naval Court of Inquiry
Smith and Wesson
Sutton
DeHart
Davis
William Bevan
Adams
Colt
Smith & Wesson
Bevan
Willing
Parker
Lieutenant Sutton
Leonard
Utley
Shooting Accident Verdict In Hampton Farm Tragedy
Coroner A G Bill traveled from Danielson to Hampton to investigate a hunting accident that killed Ralph Whittaker 15 of Cincinnati Ohio. George Huling 17 accidentally shot him while Ralph, Russell Whittaker and Seth Kimball hunted woodchucks on George Kimball’s farm one mile northeast of Hampton Hill. Coroner examined the scene and questioned witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
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Whittaker
J. HB. Fitts
Wart remover claims beauty safe and painless
An advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Remover as a painless, quick fix to remove a wart within a few days. It claims to improve appearance by making the face and hands look prettier and more beautiful. The ad directs readers to a storefront at 188 Cannon Street.
Amateurs Eye Weekend Matches Across Local Clubs
Amateur baseball notes list Dasher Kelly set to debut for South End Sunday with top teams. West End Boys Club seeks a game with St Joseph Srs while North Ends plan to sharpen form against Newfields. South Ends Jrs wish to play Clovers at Mud Flats. Brooks notes a club meeting Thursday at 8. The Willows challenge Shamrocks for Sunday at 2, and Lincoln A C faces Western A C at East End yards 2:30.
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West End Boys’ Club
St. Joseph Srs
Jrs
The
Clovers
Muda Flats
Lincoln A. C
Western A. C
East End
Weber Day at Steeplechase Island Promises City Fun
Water races for fat and skinny men highlight Weber Day festivities at Steeplechase Island with Robert Weber in control of the resort. Horace M. Jackson and Harry D. Miller to MC, Postmaster Marigold runs the roller coaster, and David Osborne manages the Royal Gorge. Local notables preside over amusements for a day of fun.
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Steeplechase Island
Robert Weber
Horace M. Jackson
Harry D. Miller
Marigold
David Osborne
Royal Gorge
Weber
Weber Day to Offer Free Amusements Across Bridgeport
A city program led by J. gan and George M. Cohsn promises a day of free attractions with varied amusements in Bridgeport. Events include athletic contests for fat and skinny participants, water sports, and costly prizes. Wheeler & Wilson band will perform and a special trolley will tour the city before sunset. Decorations will feature flags and bunting on the island resort.
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Aoe J.gan
Bridgeport
George M. Cohsn
Weber
Royal Gorges
Wheeler & Wilson
State and
Broad Streets
Weber Day
CleanEase Hand Cleaner Ad Claims Gentle Effect
An advertisement for CleanEase promises a skin safe hand cleaner that removes stove grease ink paint and dirt from hands or clothing. It notes a large ten ounce can and attributes manufacture to Wrh R Winn Stratford Ave.
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Wrh R. Winn
Stratford Ave
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