Man's skull fracture after auto hits milk wagon
Coffey, 35, of agatuck, is at St Vincent’s hospital with a fractured skull after an auto owned by William Bader of Washington Depot struck the milk wagon driven by George Cole of Long Hill near the Griswold mansion early this morning. Bader’s car badly damaged. Cole and helper uninjured. Coffey was thrown from the car and transported unconscious to hospital, where surgical diagnosis confirmed a skull fracture. Recovery expected. Bader, son of a prominent Washington Depot family, drove from a Ranch performance when the collision occurred. He and his wife Marie Vertelle, of 532 Brewster Street, are noted in the report.
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Coffey
St. Vincdgt's Hospital
Griswold
Long Hill
Wiliam Bader
Washington Depot
George Cole
Bader
Cole
Washington
W. I. Davis
Rourke & Rourke
St. Vincents Hospital
Brandegee on Stand in Lobby Investigation
Washington June 3 Senator Brandegee testified before a judiciary subcommittee probing President Wilson’s charge of a covert lobby seeking to defeat the Underwood Tariff. He said he had no personal stake in any affected manufacturing firm and spoke freely with fellow Senators without influencing them. Connecticut firms Henry Hall Willington W W Skiddy Stamford and Cheney Bros South Manchester sought tariff changes.
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Washington
Brandegée
Judiciary Committee
Wilson
Brandegee
Connecticut
Henry Hall
Willington
W. W. Skiddy
Stamford
Cheney Bros
South Manchester
Navy exhibit bill and militia reform proposals
A proposed act would let the Navy assign ship space for American manufactured goods exhibits under Commerce guidance, with rules jointly set by the two departments and the President's approval. Secretary Garrison urges codifying militia laws to permit foreign service via state troops without federal payroll, easing defense and war readiness.
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Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of Commerce
Unite States Navy
United States
Board of Trade, Association
Secretary of War
War Department
Army
Secretary Garrison
National Guard
National Guard Association
National Military Board
Mayor Wilsons Annual Message Outlines City Finance and Plans
Mayor Wilson presents the annual report to the Dominion Council detailing economic management across departments, noting a year end city auditor balance of 3 665.34 and urging education reform, vocational training study, and coordination of charities. He supports motorized fire and police upgrades, calls for a new central salvage unit, and asks for a waterfront public baths strip and Third district playground, while praising assessors work and city engineering.
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Wilson
Dominion Council
Board of Education
Commission
Library Board
Board of Contract
Ordinance Committee
Audit Committee
Tax Board
Director
Johnson
Board of Health
Beardsley Park
Seaview Avenue
State Street
Stratford Avenue
Fire Insurance Rates Not To Be Lowered
Hartford June 3 A close House vote rejected the minority insurance committee report seeking an investigation into fire insurance rates in the state. Representatives Wilson Lawlor and Ryder led the push, while Healy argued the present rate system is best. Wilson cited testimony claiming a monopoly and high company profits despite hazards, noting rate reductions in Winsted and Hartford for city properties.
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Hartford
House
Wilson
Bridgeport
Lawlor
Ryder
Norwalk
Healy
Winsted
Mayor Vetoes New Street Plan Beside High School
Bridgeport mayor Clarke Wilson vetoed a council approved plan to lay out a new street from Congress to Arch on the west side of the High School property. He argued the block long street offers little public benefit and would cost funds better used elsewhere, leaving the veto to be debated at the next Common Council meeting.
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Common Council
Congress
Arch
Hici
Iie
City of
Bridgeport
Arch Street
Clifford B. Wilson
Licenses Packaged For Drinkers At City Meeting
At the YMCA last evening President Mellen of the New Haven road led a discussion on issuing personal licenses for drinkers. Dr S W Sherwood argued peace supports licenses for motorists and those seeking marriage, suggesting no reason to object to licenses for those who wish to drink. William E Albin of Westport, former General Assembly member, endorsed the plan.
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Mellen
New Haven Road
S. W. Sherwood
William E. Albin
Westport
General Assembly
Estate of Ann McAuliffe probate notice Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut on May 28 1813 the Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport limits six months from this date for creditors to exhibit claims for settlement. Debtors must pay promptly to executrix Nellie Risilly at 1088 Fairfield Avenue or to attorney John J Phelan.
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State OF Connecticut
District OF
Bridgeport
Ann McAuliffe
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Nellie Rsilly
Fairfield Avenue
John, J. Phelan
The Smith Murray C Semi-Annual Undermuslin Sale
The Smith Murray Co offers another large sale with extensive undermuslin styles. Gowns, drawers, skirts, and covers in muslin, nainsook, and lace trims are discounted from 22c to 75c, with many items in Hamburg and insertion lace. Also soiled and extra sizes offered at reduced prices.
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Hamburg
Drapery Sale Prices Across Multiple Fabric Items
Holiday-like drapery sale lists assorted fabrics and home textiles with markdowns. Items include Colored Border Scrims and Swiss at sale per yard, Scotch Madras by yard, Meticulously hemmed scrims and curtains, tapestry table covers, silk tassel fringe, Cluny lace curtains, Scotch lace carvings, couch covers in various sizes, and all linen couch covers offered at reduced prices with specific per yard or per pair costs. Numerous color options and value references accompany each item.
National Lumber Magnates Meet in Kansas City Convention
Everett G. Griggs of Tacoma addressing the National Lumber Manufacturers' association at their annual convention in Kansas City. He urged focus on national welfare of employers as well as stumpage, praising Washington’s workers' compensation law as a success. About 500 delegates from 11 affiliated organizations attended, representing 1,500 saw mills producing 17 billion board feet. the two day convention opened today.
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Kansas City
Jime
Everett G. Griggs
Tacoma
Wash
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Griggs
Washington
Handsome rewards tied to June Walk for schools
Three cashless rewards will be awarded to the three Sunday schools with the highest enrollment percentages during the June Walk. Classes divide by size, excluding cradle rolls and home departments, with prizes including a superintendent’s oak chair, a fumed oak secretary’s desk, and an artistic Bible scene picture. Lieutenant Governor Tingier will review the parade and D A Blakeslee will speak. full program to follow.
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gTms
G. E. Nothnngle & Son
Lyman T. Tingier
D. A Blakeslee
Dar
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Main ST
Marie
Steven Victor Vertelle
Brewster Street
Peter
George
Fred
Charles R. Williams
Howard Smith
Vertelle
St Augustine’s Church
Mee
Cyrus O Killer
Cyrus
Lesher
Congressman Mahan
Mahan
Reilly
Donovan
Sealers of Weights and Measures
Donorgan
Lonergan
Kennedy
Union
Henry
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
John W. Lesher
Pennsylvania
Committee On Agriculture
Committee On Ways and Means
Ways and Means
America
Sunbury
Goodwin
Arkansas
Europe
England
E. H. Dillon & GO
BAIN #T
Wirtford
Com
Rue ST. Cecile
Paris
Panama
Dillon
Tee
Peet Kaiete
Este Neal
Senate
Thomas McGrath
Litchfield County
McGrath
McLean
Annie M. Judd
George D. Judd
Co. E
Conn
Daniel McCoy
New Haven
House Post Office
Georgetown Law School
Bryah
Florida
Committee On the Judiciary
Taft
IFIRE
Infants’ Dept
THE
Smith-Murray Co
Brandon
Manufac
Ters
Elm Auto CO
Elm Street
National Lumber Magnates
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