U S Stands Firm In Note On Lusitania
President Wilson drafts a note to Berlin to seek assurance that future submarine warfare will respect international law and protect American lives. Washington reports the Lusitania sailed unarmed from New York, with officials stating evidence supported that claim. Count Von Bernstorff met with Secretary Bryan but declined to discuss details.
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Washington
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
United States
Lusitania
Germany
Count von Bernstorf
Bryan
Figeusa
Capital waits leaders reply on Mexico note
Washington reports intense interest as Wilson demands peace from Mexico factions. Diplomats see U S pressure to unite factions for a provisional president, with possible intervention only if anarchy looms. The policy shift includes an arms embargo and cutoffs to supporters of the unruly factions.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Port Collectors Meet at Custom House Conference
A conference of district port collectors and deputies was held today at the local Custom House in Connecticut. Led by Collector J L McGovern, the session reviewed yearly port issues and prepared recommendations for the October 1915 Conference of Collectors of Customs in New York. Attendees included Arthur E. Howard Hartford Edward A. Welch New Haven and Joseph C. Comstock New London along with the local staff. Several important recommendations were approved for submission to the Treasury Department.
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District of Connecticut
J. Ll. McGovern
Conference of Collectors of Customs
New York
Arthur E. Howard
Hartford
Edward A. Welch
New Haven
Joseph
Common Pleas Court Metes Out Penalties for Traffic Violations
In Park avenue and State Street violations Judge Walsh fined Alex Felmer of John R. Woodhull Co. 25 dollars. George Pei bash was sentenced to 60 days in jail for assaulting his wife, with sentence suspended. Katerina Jablowski received 15 days for stealing copper from Ashcroft Manufacturing Co. Samuel C. Shaw represented the Manufacturers' Association urging a strong example. Jablowski aided May 8 to May 20 with goods valued at 20 dollars. John O'Donnell of Stamford was fined 50 dollars and 30 days in jail for stealing a diamond pin and railroad ticket from John I. Sexton. jail term suspended. O'Donnell entered Sexton's hotel room while Sexton was absent.
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Park Avenue
State Street
Alex Felmer
John R. Woodhull Co
Walsh
Criminal Common Pleas Court
George Peibash
Katerina Jablowski
Ashcroft Manufacturing, Co
Samuel C. Shaw
Manufacturers’ ‘Association
Jablowski
John O'Donnell
Stamford
John I. Sexton
O'Donnell
Sexton
How Much Should Physician Charge For His Services
Dr Frederick Schavoir of Stamford testified in superior court that a 2200 fee for medical services was reasonable while Dr 3 H Huntington Norwalk medical examiner called it unreasonable The hearing before Judge Shumway concerned Dr B Everett Rowells claim against the Joseph Aschauer estate in New Canaan Rowell sought 2200 but was reduced to 1200 by the commissioners Huntington suggested 1000 to 1200 could be reasonable and a fee up to 1500 would be liberal anything above 1500 would be unreasonable
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Frederick Schavoir
Stamford
3. H. Huntington
Norwalk
Shumway
B. Everett Rowell
Joseph Aschauer
New Canaan
Aschauser
Rowell
Pape Explains Why He Wrote About Senator Pusley
Waterbury June 3 Editor William J Pape on trial for criminal libel testifies about calling Senator Peasley poor Pusley and accusing him of betraying constituents for a political plum The prosecutor argues the Republican paper was used for revenge over a contempt finding in 1912 Pape says the paper challenged irregularities in the local city court and self appointment by legislators to court offices. The second item notes Mary L Batchelor creditor in probate case against Maria Somers estate with William S Batchelor appointed administrator and a $250 claim for personal service.
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Waterbury
William J. Pape
District Court
Senator Peasley
Pusley
L. J. Nickerson
Pape
Republican
Peasley
Somers Estate
Mary L. Batchelor
Maria Somers
William S. Batchelor
Mary II
Batchelor
Divorces Shrouded by Secret Hearings for High Profile Cases
Prominent figures in two Latindivorce actions push to keep proceedings private to avoid public disclosure. Lillian Holmes Crimmins vs John D. Crimmins Jr, overseen by Judge Williams with attorney Charles S. Canfield appointed to hear testimony. Becca Dale Martin v Dr Robert D. Martin seeks referral to a committee to handle cruelty and infidelity claims. Mrs Crimmins seeks alimony alongside child custody. both cases call for nonpublic handling to shield names and details.
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Lillian Holmes Crimmins
John D. Crimmins, Jr
New York
Williams
Superior Court
Charles S. Canfield
Becca
Dale Martin
Robert D. Martin
Broad Street
Holmes
John D
Nolen Visits Bridgeport on Bridge Site Talk
City planner John Nolen spent a few hours in Bridgeport meeting the city plan commission and consulting on the Stratford Avenue bridge site proposed by the bridge commission. He said his role now is to offer suggestions and await community action as the plan may require readjusting much of prior work. He urged taxpayers through The Farmer to offer criticisms to aid the final report and will return to assist later.
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John Nolen
Bridgeport
City Plan Commission
Nolen
Boston
California
New Orleans
Stratford Avenue
Bridge Commission
Mr. Nolen
Seaview Avenue
Harry Clark
Trumbull’s Estate Appoints Brother Administrator After Lost Will Doubt
In Probate Court Judge Miller names Alexander Trumbull administrator for the estate of Isaac B. Trumbull after a suspected will cannot be found. Bond set at 25000. appraisers Robert R. Adams and William T. Hincks. Widow Berthe V and minor Priscilla as heirs. Trumbull, longtime officer of Conn. Electric Mfg Co and American Cyclecar Co, perished on Lusitania torpedoing. Estate includes real estate and bank funds with interests in two firms. Attorney Edward K. Nicholson was adviser but no will ever drawn. Some relatives think a New York will existed, others dispute it.
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Isaac B. Trumbull
Berthe V
Priscilla
Miller
Alexander Trumbull
Robert R. Adams
William T. Hincks
Trumbull
Conn. Electric Mfg. Co
American Cyclecar Co
Cunard
Lusitania
Edward K. Nicholson
Mr. Trumbull
New York
Alexander
Compensation Commissioner to Attend New Haven Meeting
Commissioner E. T. Buckingham will attend a commission meeting in New Haven tomorrow. Preparations will be made to issue Bulletin No. 5 outlining changes to the amended compensation law.
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E. T. Buckingham
Commission
New Haven
Submarine Sinks German Transport in Marmora Sea
British submarine in the Sea of Marmora torpedoed a large German transport in Panderma Bay yesterday morning, with officials in London confirming the strike from the Dardanelles command. Other reports note Italian torpedo boats sinking two merchant ships in the Gulf of Triest and damaging an auxiliary cruiser. San Marino formally backs Italy and declares war, while Russians destroy over twenty oil wells in Galicia, destroying about eighty thousand tons of oil as fires burn under control.
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London
Sea of Marmora
Panderma Bay
Dardanelles
Geneva
Switzerland
Gulf of Triest
Berlin
Galician Front
Boryslaw
Drohobycz
Stry
Billard seeks immunity in New Haven railroad case
New York reporters say John L. Billard filed a plea of immunity under federal court permission in the indictment charging him and 20 former and present New Haven railroad directors with criminal restraint of trade. He asserts immunity for grand jury and Interstate Commerce Commission testimony. Judge Grubb denied a prior abatement plea. Edward D. Robbins to appear next Wednesday for immunity judgment. Robbins was detained in New Haven.
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New York
John L. Billard
New Haven Railroad
Billard
Grand Jury
Merce Commission
Grubb
Edward D. Robbins
Robbins
New Haven
Body of Longshoreman Found Near Carpenter Shop
Patrick Sullivan, a logger turned longshoreman on Gold Street, was found dead in the rear of Malcolm MacFayden's carpenter shop. Medical Examiner Garlick noted head marks from before death, suggesting a long spree contributed to his passing. Relative John Maloney of 47 Frank Street authorized burial. Undertaker J. H. Carroll collected the body. Discovery followed a search by Maloney after not seeing his brother for days.
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Patrick Sullivan
Gold Street
Malcolm MacFayden
Samuel M. Garlick
Bridgeport
John Maloney
Frankstreet
J. H. Carroll
Maloney
Sullivan
Family leaps from blazing home. one hurt
Early morning fire gutted Wiley Johnsons Atwater street home. Johnson jumped from a second story window and was injured by rake prongs. Julius Johnson, Mrs Johnson, Julius and Benjamin Blackwall escaped, others awakened, but the house and addition were destroyed. Loss estimated $2,500. Johnson carried $1,600 insurance. Secretary Bryan denied reports that the State Department had affidavits claiming the Lusitania was armed.
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Wiley Johnson
Atwater Street
Johnson
Blackwell
Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Jacob May
Julius
May
Bryan
State Department
New York
Recapture of Przemysl by Austro German forces
Vienna announced the recapture of Przemysl, a Galician fortress, after a ten week campaign marked by a massive artillery onslaught. The surrender followed heavy bombardment that reduced the Russian garrison and sent large numbers of troops and munitions westward.
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Przemysl
Galicia
Przemysl Falls After Twenty Day Austrian Onslaught
London reports Przemysl fortress in Galicia has fallen to Austrians after a 20 day artillery siege. Russians held the fortress for about 70 days and a westward Russian rush through Galicia followed surrender. British observers call the defense remarkable as renewed confrontations press Warsaw and eastern front. King George’s fiftieth birthday passes with no celebrations amid the war. The new government convenes Parliament with Asquith expected to speak on the equillium government and Italy’s entry into the war.
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London
Przemysl
Galicia
Vienna
Petrograd
Cracow
Prze
Silesia
Hungary
San
Warsaw
Trrussian
Pilica
Vistula
Bzura
Rawka
George
Asquith
House of Commons
Italy
Italian King Offers Mediation on Russia Romania Disputes
Paris reports King Victor Emmanuel of Italy offers to act as mediator in the territorial questions between Russia and Romania. The development appears in a late evening dispatch noting the monarch’s willingness to provide services to ease tensions amid regional uncertainties.
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Paris
Victor Ememanuel
Italy
Iis
Russia
Toumania
Alan Seen
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