Oakes, Ill. Man Shoots Himself Over Despondency
James O. Oakes of 98 Butler Street, Oakes, Ill., shot himself in the neck yesterday at 6:30 pm. He died en route to St Vincent's hospital. Illness and stomach trouble affected his mental state. Dr. Graves treated him. a letter to a fellow engineer contained a note about grease and life’s end. He leaves a brother George and sister Carrie in Hinsdale Ill, another sister in Saxton River Vermont. He belonged to the Society of Stationary Engineers and the Odd Fellows. Relatives were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Oakes
Butler Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Frederick C. Graves
Cornwall and Patterson Co
Oakes
George
Carrie
Hinsdale, H
Wilder
Saxton River
Society of Stationary Engineers
The
Odd Fellows
Biltz Scorched As City Faces Street Project Delays
City officials spar over fault for delays on Golden Hill street work. The commission votes to advertise for bids to lay South Main street pavement while clarifying ownership of the city cement mixer and noting a week’s delay caused by an underground manhole. Director Biltz reportedly absent, resting at Laurel Beach amid criticism of planning and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Hill Street
Rogers
United Illuminating Company
Connecticut
Paul
Electric Company
Silliman & Godfrey
Old Board of Public Works
Board of Public Works
Biltz
Laurel Beach
Deaths and Funerals Record in Springfield Mass
Death notices list infant Soncret of Ethel Wheeler dies last evening with service at 2 o'clock and burial at St Michael's cemetery. Also widow of John H Stowe and other relatives noted. Melville Risher, 27, and Lester Pewtress, 24, are among bereaved. services at residence Sunday with burial in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
St. Michael's Cemetery
Springfield
Mass
Melville Risher
Real estate boom shows a decrease in building permits
A Bridgeport building department report shows a substantial drop in last week’s permit valuation to 103 405 dollars from the prior week. Major planned projects include a 60 000 dollar brick factory on Bishop street for Whiting Mfg Co with several other multi family and commercial builds planned on Park Center Huntington Main Carroll Columbus Maple and Highland avenues. The report also notes the funeral of James L. DeMond and difficulties contacting his wife in White Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Street
E Whiting Mfg. Co
Burr & Knapp
Park Street
William &Jophlin
Center At
M. H. Lyford
Huntington Road
B. Glass
Ae Avenue
Kroff
Main Street
Carroll Avenue
Adele "Bergland
United Illuminating Co
Bishop Avenue
F. Guamielli
Booth Street
J. M. Blackman
French
J. H
Highland Avenue
Bridgeport Trust Co
Maple Street
Thomas Morrissey
James L. DeMond
Broad Street
Mr. Morton
Park Cemetery
White Plains
Death Toll Reaches Five Hundred After Mexico Earthquake
City of Mexico dispatches show government mobilizing rail stations to send supplies to quake struck towns. Five hundred dead, several towns destroyed, Nuevo Leon and Guerrero hit hardest. Acapulco partially wrecked with grave conditions. continued tremors fuel panic as shelters are organized.
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City of
Mexico
Mexico City
Nuevoleon
Guerrero
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Conception
Fetillia
Coatepre
Atlantic
Pacific
Acapulco
Seaboard
Miss Georgia Feeley Chosen Secretary of Queen's Daughters
Miss Georgia Feeley of Nichols street elected secretary of the Queen's Daughters succeeding Mrs J B Devlin who recently moved to Waterbury The lawn fete held on Stratford avenue by the society raised 175 for city charity and featured unique attractions that attracted good attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Feeley
Queen’s Daughters
James A. McGuinness
Walter Wilmot
Stratford Avenue
Nichols Street
J. B. Devlin
Society
Devlin
Waterbury
Bridgeport Man May Be Charged With Murder Now
Danbury Connecticut July 31 Another Italian murder is likely from the stabbing of Pasquale Meta on July 22 by Dominick Lombardi of Bridgeport Doctors say Meta’s condition worsened and death could come at any moment Lombardi and his brother Frank face assault with intent to kill charges tied to the attack as Meta opened his door to a man who stabbed him. police arrested Lombardi and his brother. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that my wife having left my bed and board I will not be responsible nor pay any billing debts contracted after this date by John Joseph Signed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Conn
Pasquale Meta
Dominick Lombardi
Bridgeport
Lombardi
Frank
Meta
Wall Street Opens Higher As Union Pacific Leads Rally
New York July 31 The market opened with a new high for Union Pacific surpassing yesterday by 1 8. Early gains ranged 1 4 to 3 4 per cent as some stocks moved higher while others eased 1 8 to 1 4. By 11 a m the market remained firm with Steel Common Union Pacific Reading and Hill stocks up fractions to 1 4 per cent. Closing sees overall strength with occasional 4 1/2 per cent recessions offset by new highs and gains up to nearly 2 points in Great Northern Canadian Pacific and Car Foundry Reading led final gains at 262 34. Government bonds unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Paol
Union Pacific
Reading
Hill
Great Northern
Canadian Pacific
Car Foundry
Socialists to face graft charges in Ansonia trial
Samuel Bardsley of Shelton calls Socialist groups to Ansonia where he will be tried before a committee on charges of misappropriation of funds. William E. White of New Haven alleges $289 was paid without bills. About 50 representatives from across Connecticut expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia
Samuel Bardsley
Shelton
Socialist Party
Bardsl
William E. White
New Haven
Newtown Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
Newtown residents host guests from Danbury and Bridgeport. Gustave Carlson returns from a two week vacation. High School Alumni plan a Tuesday 7:30 meeting at the high school to form committees for the picnic. Young Francis Ray returns home improved after a fall from a barn beam. A runaway horse on Mt. Pleasant caused excitement but no injuries reported. Several residents enjoy short vacations and visits with friends in New Milford and Zoar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Margaret Fisher
Danbury
Mary
Catherine Farrell
Gustave W. Carlson
High School Alumni Association
Francis Ray
William Siegert
Bridgeport
Francis Ward
Walnut Tree Hill
Marguerite Cavanaugh
The
Bee Publishing Co
Garry Oakley
Mamaroneck
Zoar
A. E. Brinton
New Milford
J. B. Nichols
George Thompson
Mt. Pleasant
Newtown Street
Young
Golden jubilee service at St. Rose's Church Newtown
The Farmer reports the golden jubilee celebration of St. Rose's Church in Newtown tomorrow. Many locals will travel by the 8 30 train to attend the services, with the pastor and assistant leading the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Rose’s Church
St. Rose’s
Newtown
Dislocated Storm Brings Cooler Air
A passing storm yesterday cooled the city with torrents in some areas and none in others. Thermometer readings dropped from 80 yesterday to 72 this morning, Beardsley Park hit 98.7 in the afternoon, while Seaside Park stayed comparatively cool. Black Rock endured a severe storm driving people to seek shelter. Fairfield center reported an inch of rain in the streets. A Port Jefferson boat near shore encountered potential rain and fierce electrical activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lyman
Beardsley Park
Seaside Pa
Black Rock
Fairfield Center
Port Jefferson
Motorcycles May Be Ordered For Local Cops
At a Police Commissioners meeting tonight the speeding problem will be discussed and methods to catch speeders decided. Superintendent Birmingham said motorcycles may be needed for officers, replacing the old timing method. He will likely ask for at least two motorcycles and riders to pursue violators, adopting a New York style speedometer patrol system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
New York City
Lobster Association Outing Aboard Stamford Sound
A lively group led by Captain Felix enjoyed a merry outing. Ex-Alderman Fred Ives hosted aboard as Ben Buckelew hoisted ropes and the party sang and joked. Howard Behn, George Brown and others contributed, with a shark sighting near Stamford light and a service led by Uncle Neptune.
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Art Felix
Ives
Ben Buckelew
Jeem
Park
Stickles
Brown
Behn
Levy
Stamford
Neptune
Capt
Felix
Pilot Nordoby
Fred Ives
E. C. Stickles
Howard Behn
George Brown
Harry Green
Harry Levy
Barnes
Nairn
McKeon
Johnson
MacKinnan
Brady
Colburn and Putnress Deaths Mark Southport Day
Clara Erskine Colburn wife of Rev William H Holman pastor of the Congregational church in Southport died at the parsonage on Pequot avenue after a short illness Walter P son of S Lester Putnress of 215 Barnum avenue died at his father's home after a lingering illness He was 24 and well known in town Remains will be taken to New Ve for burial
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Clara Erskine Colburn
William H. Holman
Congregational
Southport
Pequot Avenue
Walter P
S. Lester Putnress
Barnum Avenue
New
Howland's Entrances on Malin Street and Fairfield Avenue
Fragment reads as a brief urban notice listing entrances on Malin Street and Fairfield Avenue. The garbled text, possibly an street notice or vendor entry, mentions Canne and Howland's, with a vague reference to tonight. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the readable portion.
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Howland
Malin Street
Fairfield Avenue
Canne
Mill End sale ends at 10 tonight with wind up lots
Limited time left to shop the Mill End sale. Wind up lots are offered for closing days and remain a great value for tonight shoppers. Act quickly to grab big savings before the hour passes.
Fairfield Avenue sidewalks pared for tracks by Connecticut Co
The Connecticut Company seeks permission from the Common Council to widen Fairfield Avenue by narrowing sidewalks on both sides, taking seven inches from each walk to clear new tracks. Supt. Chapman and Mayor Lee clash over delays and rail type while discussions cover ten foot track centers and possible city changes to Main Street corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
Common Council
Fairfield Avenue
Chapman
Peranent Paving Commission
New Haven Railroad
Connecticut
Feirfield Avenue
Stratford Avenue
C. C. Elwell
Connecticut Co
Roy C. Cram
Pennsylvania Steel Co
Main Street
Lee
Townley
Frank T. Staples
Lashar
Elwell
Water Street
Supt
Mellen
Golden Hill
Main Streets
Filwell
Permanent Pavement Commission
Grad" Now A Priest Brant Of The Mass In Paterson NJ
Rev. James T. McDonald of Bridgeport has been ordained a priest at Grand Seminary Montreal. He studied at Lee University and Bridgeport High, receiving a gold medal for scholarship. He will preach at St Thomas Seminary and ordination rites featured Deacon Patrick Lawler and Subdeacon John Kennedy. Attendees include Bishop Bevans, relatives, and friends from Bridgeport and Paterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brant
Paterson
N. J
New Jersey
Joseph Baumeister
Will
St. Joseph's Choir
Fritz K. G. Weber
James T. McDonald
Mary
John Donald
Wells Street
Bridgeport High School
Lee University
Grand Seminary
Montreal
Canada
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Hartford
Father Wilson
St Thomas’ Seminary
Father Minds
Patrick Lawler
Ansonia
John Kennedy
Father Nihill
Cere 'Paterson
World's Crack Athletes to Compete Here in Bridgeport
The United Irish societies field day committee meets in Emmet Hall to plan bringing top international stars to Connecticut. Prominent entrants include Flanagan hammer champ, Sheridan world all around, Matt McGrath, Melvin Shepard, and Harry Porter in world high jump, with the event set for Steeplechase Island grounds on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Irish Societies
Emmet Hall
State and
Court Streets
Connecticut
T. J. Murphy
Flanagan
Martin Sheridan
Matt McGrath
Melvin Shepard
Harry Porter
Seca
Bridgeport
Millionaire dies of injuries in auto accident
New York July 31 United Press reports Cornelius G. Cuvier president of United States Mortgage and Trust Company of New York died of injuries from an automobile accident. Cuvier was a director at the New York Stock Exchange and a member of the firm Cuyler Morgan Company and Merchants Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Biarritz
Cornelius G. Cuvier
United States Mortgage &Trust Company of
Cuyler Was
New York Stock Exchange
Cuyler, Morgan & Company
Mercantile Trust Company
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Larre
C. *S Book Shop
Warner Brothers Company
Ris
John Joseph
Wall Street Today
Patrick Fox
St. Rose’s R. C. Church
Newtown, Conn
Father Conners
Lobster Association”’ In
Merry Outing
Howland Dry Goods CO
Ates
B. H
Millionaire
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