Buckingham appoints Knowlton to assessors Board
Col Julius W. Knowlton, Republican, is reappointed to the Board of Assessors for four years with an $1800 salary. Charles H. Poland becomes a Board of Relief member at $200 annually. Both appointments take effect tomorrow under the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Poland
White Manufacturing Co
Board of Relief
Republic
Buckingham
Julius W. Knowlton
Board of Assessors
John C. Curtis
Board of Re- Met
Col. Knowlton
Thomas P. Taylor
Stirling
Mulvihill
Reynolds
Lee
Col Knowlton
Bridgeport
Stratford
Southbridge
Mass
Idth Conn. Volunteers
Boxing Bill Backed by Baldwin Judson Passes Senate
A Connecticut boxing bill, proposed by Archie McNeil Jr, gains Senate approval and moves to the House. The measure, stricter than prior rules, aims to end prize fights and fake bouts under tight regulation, echoing New York’s approach under Governor Dix. The article promotes the statute and cites opposition from reform groups while promising full text on later pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Connecticut
Archie McNeil, Jr
Senate
Antis
House
Baldwin
McNeil
Judson
Birds of Passage
State Capitol
Judiciary Committee
Great Empire State
John A. Dix
Brutal Assault on Two Women Near Beardsley Park
Two homeward bound maids Sophie Subizsky and Sophie Litzman were attacked by three men in the vicinity of Noble avenue near Beardsley Park at 2 AM. The assailants fled after the assault as Assessor Walsh and Patrolman Glennon arrived. Both women were injured. one suffered torn clothing and facial bruises as the trio vanished into the darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley Park
William V. Walsh
Boston
Noble Avenue
James Glennon
Mana
Sophie Subizsky
John McElroy
Sophie Litzman
Assessor Walsh
Connec Eat Division to Open Patriotic Order in New Britain
Special from United Press. New Britain, July 31 The Connecteat Division Patriotic Order Sons America will open its annual convention in this city tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Britain
Patriotic Order Sons America
Laborer Shows Court Finger Marks On Throat
Mike Cassesse, laborer, arrested by Patrolman Bolger near Willard and Hallett streets, testified in city recourt that the officer choked him leaving finger marks on his throat and that abusive language was used. Bolger denied the charges. Judge Foster suspended judgment. Attorney D. J. Brennan, just admitted to the bar, appeared for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Cassesse
Bolger
Willard
Hallett Street
Cassesse
Foster
D. J. Brennan
Pope’s Weakness Raises Anxiety Over Pontiff’s Condition
Rome reports the Pope remains not critical though very weak after a fainting spell. Professor Marchiafava, the specialist, visited the Pontiff twice yesterday as officials try to reassure the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Vatican
Marchiafava
John W. Gates Making Great Fight For Life
Paris July 1 The condition of John W Gates remains serious but his heart is responding satisfactorily to stimulants. The report notes continued medical effort and hope for improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gates
Paris
Justice Wright Demands Answers From Labor Leaders
Justice Wright of the district supreme court ordered President Gompers Vice President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison of the Federation of Labor to file sworn answers to contempt charges in the Bucks Store and Range Co. case within 20 days. Final decision on the responses will wait until fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Wright
District Supreme Court
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Federation of Labor
Bucks Store and Range Co
Captain Jelliffe Injured In 20-Foot Yacht Fall
Capt Arthur Jelliffe of Mia mogue yacht club fell twenty feet from a chair on Marion while scraping the mast. He suffered a fractured left arm a broken heel facial bruising and dental injuries. A doctor attended and he was taken home for several weeks of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Miamogue Yacht Club
Arthur Jelliffe
Jelliffe
Arthur Connor
C. H. Poland
Mr. Jelliffe
Comley Named West Side Liquor Prosecutor
County commissioners appointed Attorney Arthur M. Comley as liquor prosecuting agent for the part of Bridgeport west of the Pequonnock River. The move surprised many, edging out John P. Gray who had been touted for the post. Gray, a Yale Law School graduate, recently lost his bid and a city court clerk position. Albert J. Merritt was reappointed for the East Side district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Comley
Pequonnock
Comley
John P. Gray
Gray
John Smith
William H. Comley
Bridgeport High School
Yale Law School
Albert J. Merritt
Four Held In Connection With Italian's Murder
In Berlin four Italians faced continued hearings in town court over the murder of 19 year old Rafael Detonne. Pasquale Vergilio remained jailed without bail while Salvatore Macaruso, a key witness for the state, was held on 2500 dollars bail. Angelo Russo and Antonio Veee were held on 500 dollar bonds on breach of the peace charges. The case centers on a melee sparked by an accordion dispute and allegedly influenced by strong drink, with autopsy results awaited to determine whether a stab wound or bullet caused Detonne's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Berlin
Raffael Detonne
Pasquale Vergilio
Salvatore Macaruso
Detonne
Angelo Russo
Antonio Veee
Vergilin
Court scores young men in liquor club case
Nine men rounded up in a raid on a vacant tenement at 695 Howard avenue faced charges of maintaining a disorderly house. Six were fined 25 dollars and costs after Judge Foster found no sale of liquor and urged harsher penalties for future violations.
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Howard Avenue
Foster
John T. Kelly
Kelly
DeLaney
F. B. Fallon
Regan
Fallon
John T. Keily
Parallel Street
William Hawley
Clinton Avenue
Edward Meyer
George Handley
Harry Brown
Colorado Avenue
John Cronan
Lee Avenue
Bernard Greenstein
Benham Avenue
Louis Benson
Hearing Delayed In Mulligan Liquor License Transfer
Lawyers were not notified in time so the remonstrance hearing on James Mulligan's liquor license transfer was postponed to next Monday. Mulligan seeks a saloon at 1216 Main Street near Congress, opposed by remonstrants including Frederick Curtis and M A Green among others. A second remonstrance against Anthony Seaman’s Brantwood Road Fairfield license will be heard then, led by Annette Fiske Merness claiming unsuitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mulligan
Thomas c. Coughlin
Mulligan
Main Street
Congress Street
Frederick Curtis
M. A. Green
M. J. Buechler
W. J. Nichols
Clinton Avenue
Lee Bros
Wise Furniture Co
Anthony Seaman
Brantwood Road
Fairfield
Annette Fiske Merness
Seaman
Mother's love triumphs in murder case
New York July 31 A Hartford area mother Agnes Geidel defended her 17 year old son facing a first degree murder charge for the killing of broker William Henry Jackson in the Hotel Iroquois. She borrowed money to hire former ADA James A Gray and urged leniency, saying city temptations led her son astray and that he is a victim of hotel life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Mother Love
Agnes’ Geidel
William Henry Jackson
Iroquois
Hartford
Conn
Gray
Crane
City Officials Near Missed Rail Hearing in Hartford
City officials almost missed a rail hearing before the Railroad Commissioners in Hartford regarding the Connecticut Company appeal of a trolley line. The Common Council had refused permission to lay 10 foot centers on Fairfield Avenue, and City Clerk Boucher rushed to Hartford after being notified by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Connecticut Company
Common Council
Fairfield
Bbe
Stephen F. Boucher
Boucher
Leeee Fairfield Avenue
McKenna Report And Outing To Be Considered
The committee probing the city engineer's office will complete the summing up of evidence at their meeting tonight. The report will be presented at the next council meeting. Members who serve on the City Officials Outing committee will also meet to set the annual outing date for August's latter part.
Clerk To Assist Taxpayers In Making Lists
A new clerk will assist taxpayers in preparing lists at the Board of Assessors office starting tomorrow. The measure aims to ease filing for over 123000 taxpayers and prevent confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Martino Faces Murder Charge In Shadow Of the Gallows
Emilio de Martino, the druggist accused of killing Enrico Caputo and later firing at Caputo’s wife, stood before Judge Wilder in city court. With no lawyer and funds lacking, he was ordered held to await September Superior Court action and possibly state-provided defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrico Caputo
Emilio de Martino
Judge Wilder
Wilder
de Martino
Italy
Samuel M. Garlick
Louis Richards
Carroll & Richards
Elms Street
Richards
Ed Statian
Frank Dessimone
Willard Street
America
Luke Petruschen
Free Court
Hi 1 Avenue
de Marinto
Judéewer
Marinto
Caputo
Berger Proposes Age Pension Bill In House
Washington July 31 Representative Victor L Berger of Wisconsin introduces a pension bill for citizens over 60 years old. The plan provides $1 to $4 weekly based on income and requires 16 years of U.S. citizenship plus a husband’s maintenance of his wife. Estimated annual cost is $347 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin Socialist
United States
Ei Berger
United States Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Congress
Padrone Left Town After Forfeiting $50 Bond
Bridgeport Metal Goods Co foreman Stefan Gerlack charged with padrone practices allegedly extorted money from employees. He vanished from his home and failed to appear in city court. Bail raised to $116. case continued as officers tracked his absence. John Lengen posted $50 cash bond to cover his own prior commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefan Gerlack
Bridgeport Metal Gooda Co
Font of Bostwick
Bridgeport
Erlack
Sarortey
J. A. Merve
Merve
Delaney
Foster
DeLan
Oy Merve
Acckiiag Tasman
Brill
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Knowlton
Grand Army
Gettysburg
14Th Conn. Regiment Association
Army and Navy Club of
Loyal Legion of the United States
House of Representatives
Knight Templars of
Seaview Avenue
White Mfg. Co
Walsh
Glennon
Pare P. U. S. OF A
Pope
WM. Aigeltinger
Ing
William
Capt. Jelliffe
Miamogue Club
Business Men’s Association
Tombs
R. R
McKenna
City Hall
Martino
Berger
Supreme Court
Norwalk
Ehrer
N.Y
Warren and
West Liberty St
Dennis Whalen
Yale
Coleman Street
Atlantic Street
Inquire
Ogden
Huntington Road
Boston Post Road
Washington Bridge
Geo. Travis
State St
Corner Myrtle
Park City
Fairfield Ave
Bommes & Biltz
Patrick McCarthy
Filsalagien
Union Ave
D. R. Whitney
Connecticut Ave
Jos. P. Coughlin
Anderson & Co
Piido
Berkshire
Bridgeport Cycle Co
Corner Main
Bert Sts
Eagherine
Southworth's
Pearl St
Brooks St
Fairfield Avenue
Farmer
Farmer Office
P.O
North Washington Avenue
Mordl “Ishingtom Avenue
Main St. Oolp
J. F. Selleck
R, St. Ch
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