Yale Student Endeavor Ends in Tragic Airborne Collision
A Yale student named Fisher and companion Hartwell escaped with no injuries as their automobile struck Maurice Christiansen on Stratford Avenue near Main Street in Stratford. The car overturned, a telegraph pole caused additional damage, and Christiansen died at Dr. Blackman’s residence. Authorities, including Police Commissioner Hurley, arrested the Yale men, with bond terms to be set after Stratford town hall proceedings.
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Bills Fisher
Yale
Téth Street
New York City
Stratford Avenue
Maurice Christiansen
le Companion
Herald of
Danbury
S Ofpe Connecticut Co
Fischer
Dr. C. & Blackman
Connecticut Avenue
Main Street
Stratford
Fisher
Hartwell
Farer
Philadelphia Streetcar Strike Prepares for Long Confrontation
Reported in the city, a large labor dispute shows 400 strikebreakers present and over 200 workers ready to quit their posts. Union president P. J. Murphy indicates no immediate announcement on ending the walkout as crews held a base meeting before duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Murphy
Gale Forces Weston to Stop at Sea Route Start
A dated accounting from May 721 recounts Weston detailing a difficult start due to wind. He notes forced delays, meals provided by Mr. and Mrs. Kent, and reaching Carr at 4:45 AM after an eighteen mile journey. Persistent blowing rain halted further progress, with plans to resume at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Be Times
Carr
Arto
Payson Weston
Death Claims Samuel Swan in City Aretired Businessman
Samuel Swan, 67, a prominent local resident and longtime businessman, died this morning. He had been active in town affairs and until recently served as head of the David B. Crockett Society. His passing marks the end of a notable era in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel War
Wats
David B. Crockett
Salomy Jane at Polis A Test of True Love and Grit
A bold stage production of Salomy Jane features Jessie Pringle as Lize Heath and J Hammondley as Jack Marbury in a Milleresque tale of feud redress and lynching. The review praises acting, scenery, and company teamwork while urging audience applause for strong performances.
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Sai Jane
Poli
Ordi
Paul
Kentucky
Salomy Jane
P Weniet
Jessie Pringle
Lize Heath
Hed Pete
Mr. J. Hammondley
Jack Marbury
Bageball Club
Miss Fleming
John Ince
Cowan Sues for Porch Repair Injuries at State Hotel
W. Cowan, a local heavyweight, began porch repairs at the State Hotel on State Street in February and alleges he was given away. He sues Sigmund Loe with and Ysane Brush, owners, for damages totaling $5,000.
Boys Sent To Reform School In City Court Case
Antonio Caputo and James Fitzger ald, about 11, were sent to reform school after entering Lieffelds laundry on Middle Street, Stoehrs meat market, Hayes Fish market and other spots. Footbridge near Congress Street bridge near completion expected to open for pedestrians in days.
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Antonio Caputo
James Fitggerald
Reform School
Lieffeld
Middle Street
Liquor Bill Reinstates Easier Signer Rules in Hartford
Connecticut House accepts the five signers bill restoring the prior law allowing any taxpayer to sign unlimited liquor license applications. The measure eases signer limits, aligning with both liquor and prohibition interests. Judge Peck withdrew an amendment after realizing consensus favored the old rule.
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Correspon
Hartford
Lqudér Sy Crests
Connecticut
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Excise
Charles H. Peck
Stratford
Peck
Nurse's Romance Ends in Blows
In a Suer Court civil action Judge Howard J. Curtis heard the divorce suit brought by Jean E. Wood of Stamford against William P. Wood, a New York cotton broker with a Stamford summer home, arising from a 1907 trip to the metropolis and a quarrel that followed. The wife, a nurse in training, alleges cruelty and persistent strife.
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Howard J. Curtis
Jean E. Wood
Frederick P. Wood
New York
Stamford
Young Wood
Metropolis
Seaview Avenue
Senate Adjourns With No Business In Hartford Session
Hartford June 1 The State Senate met about half an hour criticising House delays while approving actions on a wild fowl shooting ban and a 5 000 dollar appropriation connected to a 7 000 000 bond issue A Washington Dougal plan for four session days a week was considered The House appointed members to the education board commission though one member withdrew Young Evans lightweight from Hartford was arrested in Savannah for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Greek Jimmy Ryan in Terre Haute details unclear
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Hartford
State Senate
Searls
House
Senate
Dougal
Washington
Banks
Fuller
Suffield
Knight
Salisbury
State Board of Edilcation
Committee On Agriculture
Connecticut
Young Evans
Young” Evans
Savannah
Jimmy Ryan
Terre Haute
Ind
Soya
Cowy
Evans
Post Office Clerks Hold Convention
The state post office clerks met to elect officers, banquet, and review a report by National President Frank T. Rogers. The convention noted growth from 3,000 to 24,000 members in ten years and adoption of a rural delivery plan for postal savings. Officers elected included Cl HL Platt as President and W O Stowell as Secretary.
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Frank T. Rogers
Chicago
Rogers
Cl HL Platt
Waterbury
John S. Burden
Hartford
John M. Ryan
Haven
W. O. Stowell
Den
John Erts
Bristol
TI. T. Rice
New Lond
George W. Black
Stamford
Atlantic City
Robert
Kelly
New London
Taft Opens Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition With Gold Key
President Taft used a gold studded key to inaugurate the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in the White House Host Room at 3 o clock. Senator Piles delivered the Pacific Coast response praising the opening and predicting vast prosperity from the Seattle fair and the empire expanding from the wilderness.
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United Presa
Washington
Klondike
Taft
White House
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Rockies
Piles
Exposition
United States
Twenty Six Inning Game Sets Pro Baseball Record
Bloomington Illinois June 1. A record breaking professional baseball game featured 26 innings between Bloomington and Decatur. The marathon contest began at 9 oclock and Decatur won 2 to 1 after 26 innings of play.
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United Press
Bloomington
Ilc
Decateur
Tbe Decatur
Flag Dedication by St John’s Society in Seciar’s Hall
Former Representative Stephen J. Boucher spoke at the St John’s Nep Benevolent Society flag presentation in Seciar’s hall yesterday. This was the society’s second flag dedication, following a 26 year silk flag. Miss Mary Pujda served as sponsor, with the flag’s supporters including Rose Buda Mary Simko Mark Sedlak Gisi Lukac Michael Gombar John Behuncik John Bujmak and Andrew Mrazik. About 720 people attended.
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Stephen J. Boucher
St. John’s Nep. Benevolent Society
Seciar's Hall
Boucher
Mary Pujda
Rose Buda
Mary Simko
Mark Sedlak
Gisi Lukac
Michael Gombar
John Behuncik
John Bujmak
Drew Stemple
Andrew Mrazik
Crowded Isotta crash details from Sport Hill race
Captain Hawes testifies crowd repeatedly warned back from danger zone before Isotta car left the road. Isotta’s heavy fender fanned into the crowd, injuring several as Ken McNeil and Ethridge cars skimmed the gutter. Officials deny clubbed rifles were used, credit militia with keeping spectators from danger.
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Ken’’ McNeil
Sport Hill
Isotta
Hosmer Potter
Ken" McNeil
Mciphiey
Pea Doe
Icky
Tionere
Frank T. Staples
P. F. Bellew
Hawes
Ethridge
McNeill
Stearns
McNeil
Captain Hawes recalls crowd warned away from deadly curve
Captain Hawes recounts warnings prior to the accident at the curve as crowds were kept back by guards forming a hollow square. He notes a woman and two children were moved from danger and ambulances used for transport, with bayonets unused, medical staff at work, and the crowd cooperative. Several injuries and serious cases are listed, including a man with fractured skull and others with chest and leg injuries. The company maintained order after the crash and helped transport wounded to safety and to the armory.
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Thad
Quaintance
Belgavo Eins
Sonera
Poet
Hosmer Potter
Potter
Frank Street
Joseph Spittier
John Henry Spittier
Hartmann Brewing Co
Herbert Loewith
Sigmond Loewith
Broad Street
William Reiling
Pott
Steuben Street
Henry Guertin
McGill
Providence
L. L
Lee
Henry Irving
Tranistan Avenue
Wood Avenue
George E. Hawes
4Th Co. Co
Deaths and Funerals Read in Local Notices
Deaths and funeral services recorded for Mrs Patrick Marron Abbo B veteran Civil War Dat and Mabel B Clarke. Services held at St Marys Church St Michael cemetery Bridgeport Hospital and Mountains Cemetery with G A R involvement and interments in local plots.
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Patrick Marron
St. Mary's Church
Broderick
McPadden
James Gavigan
Kennedy
Thomas Marron
J. F. Murphy
St. Michael's
Abbo B
Dat
Bridgeport Hospital
HS Bishop
Mountains Cemetery
Mabel B. Clarke
Albert E. Clarke
Washington Avenue
Adams
FOR SALE AND LOST ADVERTISING LISTING
A dense tradelist shows items for sale including phonograph records and cabinet at half price, watches lost and reward offered, job ads for a city salesman and a small country business interest, rentals for multiple properties, and assorted notices. Also listed are cabinet photographs, a few real estate offerings near Bray Park, and miscellaneous services.
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Mig
Telegraph Pole
Philadelphia
Gale
Weston
Samuel Swan
Imsalomy
Jane
Polis
Cowan
Congrees Street
ST. John's Society
Deadly Sport Hill Curve
Staples
Hosmer Pott
Captain Hawes
Ele
Chad
Warren St Dib
Benteen
Dia
New House
Calhoun Avenue
Fairfield Ave
Fairfield Avenue
Wordin Ave
Bray Park
Beard’s Corner
Milford
E. K. le
Westport
Conn
State St
West
Park Avenues
Congress St
Central Ave
Revere St
Crescent Ave
William St. Rij
Torent
Park Avenue
Carrie Ames
Sage
Dine
Watson
Sy Pat
Fafi Avenue
Sa&le
Clinton Avenue
Field Avenue
Do Avenue
Son
Carroll Avenue
Fairfield Ee
Hahn
Rachel Henman
George Henman
Steventon
Denver Avenue
City
Mansfield
Meigs
Old Homestead
E. Main
Walter Sts O'Connor
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