President asked to send canned speech to Bridgeport dinner
Bridgeport civic leaders invite President Woodrow Wilson to deliver a short machine transmitted message at the Be For Bridgeport Dinner on June 12 at The Stratford. American Graphophone Co will supply a desk receiving setup in Washington for a four minute message to be sent to Bridgeport and aired to attendees. Four hundred citizens plan to attend to focus on housing, recreation, education and industrial integration as new residents arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Stratford
George E. Crawford
Ametican Graphophone Company
Eac- Feet
Won
Wallington
American Graphophone Company
Washington
Tollows
United 5 of America
W. D.C
Bridesport
Sta “Bs
Ufe
Woman Fatally Hurt By Wagon Heirs Sue Grocers
Hose Carlin was struck by a wagon and fatally injured on May 28 1915 while crossing Muln and Frank Street. His heirs sue Caveys Grocers for damages alleging wagon negligence. Papers filed in superior court and returnable in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlin
Jobo Carey
Deserted wives seek separations in three local divorces
Three divorces filed in superior court allege desertion. Hows Fl Schemp seeks a separation from Bred Schemp with marriage dated 1903. Margeret O'Neil asks separation from Michael O'Neil, previously Margaret Steen, amid a 1905 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl Schemp
Bred Schemp
Mra Schemp
Rose Donnelly
Activares
Gefsntant
Kate Silicon
Obituaries from 1516 era with scattered funeral notices
Obituaries and funeral notices list names Warren Dare Michael Callahan Dorothy Morgan and Mary Brown with ages and addresses. Services set for June 5 at St Patrick's and various churches, interments at Park and Union Cemeteries, with relatives invited to attend in Hartford Worcester and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Dare
Whenfis
Park Areet
Swolek
Berta
Jeremiah D. Sheehan
St. Patrick's
MecGay Mornins
Dorothy
Charlie
Morgan
Carroll
Union Cemetery
Stretford
Pep Mlown
Wile Citr
Mary T
Jausph Brown
Avenue
Philadelphia Man Overcome By Gas In Rooming House
Thamas Flannery, 24, of Philadelphia, found unconscious in his attic room at 6 414 Bunnell Street. Gas from a jet allegedly escaped when a quarter-meter ran out, revived briefly en route to Bridgeport hospital but remained unable to speak. Flannery, employed by the A M Co, had been despondent and recently moved to the city four weeks ago. The boarding mistress said the incident appeared accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amergency Ambulance Corps
Bunnell Street
Thamas Flannery
Philadelphia
Flanbery
Flannery
A_ M. Co
Bowes
J. F. Ganavan
Bridgeport
Vieman
Fisonery
Bear
Warren Dane
Park Street
Mr. Dane
Dorchester
Mass
Ingenious Lock Nut by Bridgeporter inventor McMichael
William J McMichael a Pawtucket native now residing at 702 Connecticut Avenue has devised a new look-nut. The device uses a sprung rack pin angled to the bolt thread and removable with a wrench. It promises simplicity over prior double nuts and synch pins and has patent 4,115,115 issued May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. McMichsel
Pawtucket
Connecticut Avenue
New Haven Railroad
McMichael
Remington Arms @ Armmunition Co
Limousine Damaged Hill Sues Truck Co
Former President of the Police Board George Hill sues Christopher Rickard for 1300 dollars in damages after a January 20 collision on State Street and Karistan Avenue. The suit alleges Rickard’s truck was on the left of the thoroughfare and improperly driven, causing repairs to the limousine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8
Hill
Christopher Rickard
West End
Rickard
State Street
Karistan Avenue
Nestt
Coroner halts talk with boy witness in lumber tragedy
Coroner John J. Phelan orders attorney Harry A. Goldstein not to question four year old Fred Jacoby before the coroner speaks. The boy witnessed a lumber pile collapse injuring six year old Dorothy Morgan and fracturing Herbert Broutz as contractors say lumber was piled properly near Stratford and Carroll avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phelan
Harry A. Goldstein
Ayention
Fred Jacoby
Carroll Avenue
Dorothy Morgan
Herbert Brouts
Stratford and
Carroll Avenues
Fannie Rome
Jacoby
Mra Hertha Broutz
Goldstein
Sofarrelle & Christine
Roots
Newfield
Coroners Office
Iack
Ehat
Jacoby Boy
John F. Murphy
Stratford Avenue
Mra
Annie Peck
Carroll Swame
Michael Safarello
Pasquale Christina
Madison Smith the Operatic Star in Divorce Suit
Bridgeport born Madison Smith, known for musical comedies and football fame at Bridgeport High, faces divorce by Dorothy W. Smith of Norwalk. Papers filed in superior court claim desertion on May 20, 1923. The couple married November 9 1903. notices sent to Alcazar and Columbia theatres in San Francisco where Smith recently performed.
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Madison W. Smith
Bridgeport
Sho
Bridgeport High School
Dorothy W. Smith
Norwalk
Stalth
Dorothy White
New York
Alcazar
Columbia Theatres
San Francisco
Smith
Fairfeld Avenue
Middle Street
Madison Emmith
Kaschak Fined For Iron Bar Assault At Plant
Andrew Kaschak of 118 Johnson Street was fined 10 dollars and costs in city court for assaulting Carl Jablonsky of 14 West Avenue with a small iron bar. Judgment suspended. Both men worked at American Graphophone Co. Door man Taylor of the third precinct station made the arrest. The attacker struck Jablonsky after provocation accusations of teasing and warnings to desist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kaschak
Johnson Ecreat
Carl Jabjonsky
West Avenue
Jablonsky
Kaslack
American Graphophone Co
Doorman
Taylor
Stathon
Kandal
Quinlivan to Work at U M C Co
John Quinlivan formerly a police lieutenant will join Union Metallic Cartridge Co. on Monday to work in the pay department. Michael Herman, charged with the murder of George Grezna in the West End, was bound over to the Superior Court. His counsel plans to enter an insanity plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quinlivan
Union Metaille Cartridge Co
Michael Herman
George Grezna
West End
Greaza
Simon Lake salvage plan eyed for rich new firm
The piece discusses Simon Lake's submarine salvage patents as the basis for a new venture by a wealthy corporation. It highlights the Lusitania as a prime target at 200 to 300 feet depth, the need for side opening compartments and internal air pressure, and notes Commander T. H. M. Robinson’s involvement with Lake’s technology and prior projects like the Argonaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
St Lawrence River
Ti. H. M. Robinson
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Simon Lake
Wusitania
Lake
Laka
Robinson
Bis
Yankee Salvage Company
New York
Bridgeport
Jersey
Paving Commission Adopts Resolution on Edward J. Naylor’s Death
The Paving and Sewer Commission adopted a resolution honoring Edward J. Naylor who died in Bridgeport on April 12, 1916. The measure lauded his integrity and service, directing inscription of the record and transmission to Mrs. Naylor. The Burns Co. won the Linden Avenue sewer extension contract. B. D. Pierce Co. awarded sewer extensions on multiple streets and avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paving Commission
E. J. Naylor
James H. O'Rourke
William Chew
Paving and Sewer Commission
Edward J. Naylor
Edward J1
Neylor
Bridgeport
Conn
Paying and Sewer Commission
Howard J, Naytor
Ames H, O'Rourke
Dwight C, Wheeler
B. D. Pierce Co
Hawley
Laurel
Capitol
Denver Avenues
Herkimer
Hast Baton
Gordon Streets
Wide Terrace
Burns Co
Linden Avenue
Man Fined For Speed On Pembroke Street Duel Test Drive
Motorcycle officer clocked 25 mph on Pembroke Street as Louis Noble 22 estimated 19 mph. In city court he was fined 510 and costs after denying speeding and then matching speeds with the officer. Judge Bartlett noted the danger with children nearby. unrelated items mention Massachusetts vote on trading stamps and Central Trust Co capital plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembroke Street
Louis Noble
Noble
Tie
Bartlett
Hartford 25000 March in Preparedness Parade
Hartford crowds flood streets for a mass parade claimed to include 25 000 participants with hundreds more lined up from nearby towns. US Navy officers sailors and Marines from the Utah battleship joined the event with special trains bringing thousands from New Britain and South Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
General Committee
James L. Howard
Walter Patterson
Main Street
Ted
Svea Rand
Lnes
Cheney Miliz
Manchester
New Britain
Oity Hall Square
US 8
Utah
New Haven
Hartford Club
Holcomb
Marahat
Obituary notices for multiple individuals in Bridgeport area
The funeral notices detail services for John Anderson Warren Dane Deborah Lanphier William D Fowler Gertrude Schenk Dorothy Morgan Martha Hobson and John August Wiklund with details on funeral times venues and burial locations across Mountain Grove Park Cemetery Meridhes Center Street Union Cemetery and Park Cemetery. Survivors spouses and relatives are listed alongside service conductors and church affiliations where provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Rourke & Housher
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Martha Hobson
Martha
James Hobson
August G. Baker
St Luke's Episcopal Church
William HH. Jepson
Meesrs Bateman
Clark, Carroll and Ambler
Park Cemetery
Outdoor Comforts: Awnings Hammocks and Accessories
Advert shows sun blocking awnings in green stripe cloth in sizes 30 36 42 inches for 1.50. Woven hammocks priced 1.50 to 5 with self adjusting lines head reel and deep valance. Canvas khaki hammocks 1.75. Navy hue noted for strength. Covered pillows cretonne patterns 39e.
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Navy
Cool and summery draperies on sale this summer
Filet net curtains stay light and airy for summer homes with white or beige lace edges at 1.50 dollars. Scrim and marquisette curtains offer strong, cool-looking weave with lace insertion and hemstitched edges in white or beige, priced 31.0 to 22.5. Thira Noor.
Funeral notices from Stratford and area churches
The Times records several funeral services. Howland Dry Goods Co. holds a service at Soundview Avenue for an unnamed deceased, with Rev. Kohler officiating and burial in Union cemetery. Frank F. Kelly’s funeral leaves his mother’s home for St. Peter’s Church for a high mass of requiem, with burial in St Michael’s cemetery. Anna Lee’s funeral proceeds from her Park Avenue home to Sacred Heart Church for a solemn radium mass, with offertory music and committal at St. Michael’s cemetery.
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Dorothy Morgan
Dorothy
Charles C. Morgan
Carroll Avenue
William H. Jepson
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Union Cemetery
Lund
Soundview Avenue
Stratford
William Kohler
Swedish Baptist Church
Gotfreia Kohler
Oppar Swanson
John Anderson
Gustave Erickson
A. Qison
CG. Carlson
John
Frank F. Kelly
Ela
Mortimer Kelly
Poplar Street
St. Peter's Church
Thomas 4
Kelley
Jona Kennelly
Nester
Charles Grotock
Henry Ryan
Frank Goodrich
Joseph Harmon
Ernest Peterson
Stephen Reynolds
St .Michael's Cemetery
Anna
Gee
Anna Lee
Park Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Matthew Judge
Thomas J Mooney
Richard F. Moore
May Legere
Theress O'Brien
Katherine Lombard
Prof. Herman
Lesere
Mise O’brien
Dominie Jesu
Ster
Miss Levere
Miss Legere
Miss O'Brien
William Grifffin
Thomas Cornell
Edward Denehy
Frank Streck
Willam Woods
Judge
St. Michael's Cemetery
British Fleet Readies for Battle Over North Sea
A rumor circulates that eight German warships sheltered in Danish waters as British forces prepare for renewed action. Reports claim German ships aim to learn the outcome within about 14 hours as the British fleet gathers for another confrontation.
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London
Carnival Opens Next Week in North End
The Dorman and Krause Shows move to Federal street after tonight at Newfield Park and will perform all next week under the Siath district Republican club. The program features Up High Hilly Klein the world’s youngest high diver who dives headfirst from a 116 foot tower into a shallow four foot water tank. Citizens endorse the morally clean acts and free attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorman & Krause
Newfield Park
Federalstreet
Siath District Repubican Club
Klein
Dept
School Children Ride to West Point Under Cottrint Guidance
One hundred Shelton school children, led by Principal M ver ett Cottrignt, left on the 6:29 train to New York. They visited Grant's Tomb, then rode the Hudson River Day Line boat to West Point to see a cadet parade and plan to return by 7 o'clock tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton School
New York
West Point
M.verett
Grant
Hudson River
Danish Waters Report Hundreds of Bodies Seen
A compromised dispatch describes numerous bodies found in Danish waters near Blawvand, with reports of drifting oil and flotation debris. Witnesses mention a submarine danger and foreign vessels in the area, suggesting a maritime disaster with significant casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish
British Destroyer Shark Reported Sunk With Seven Saved
London reports a British destroyer named Shark sunk after an engagement with a Dasieh swami ship. Seven crewmen survived, with several wounded and one missing. The vessel, 260 feet long and 1,500 tons, went down in heavy seas. sister ships Aparrinhe Atent and Fortune also lost.
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Shark
London
Highty
Sie
Corflelal
Britiah Tossa
Aparrinhe
Weather forecast for Hew Bayen and surrounding region
A fragmented weather forecast describes a three day outlook with night and Sunday periods. It notes moderate temperatures across the region and mentions unsettled conditions in parts of Connecticut and nearby areas with a focus on coastal and inland gradients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cris
Obie
Weil Beer England
Man Convicted in City Court for Speeding Incident
Fined Porsriot Doy en Gene Conte appeared in city court for a motor vehicle infraction on North Mininef in June. Police officer Rearseworths testified Conte was driving at about 55 miles per hour.
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Gene Conte
Thiel
Ity
Ieee Ale Motoreytole
North Mininef
Crreate’ Fey Aetorcyele
Rearseworths
Remi
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Tupeele
Michael Callahan
Bie
Bermaur Street
Woresser
St . 2
Janes Shuseh
Tohn
Wormeter
Stas
EOsT_Gaia
Heward
Psa
P_Trus & Co
Rupe
Dascess
Keller
Plano
Steinert’s
Main St
Plaso
Steinert
Malary
J. E. McBrids
Chicaco
Bridenport
Stepney
Wilsee
Meamfillor
Appie Louis Riynch
Dra
Bangamon St
Chicago
Peleved
Mimiami
Bridgeporter
Hill Sues Truck Co
Oroner
Madison Smith
Kaschak
Lieut
Quinlivan
U. M.C. Co
Rich New Corporation
Way. Metall
Massachusetts
Sey State
Bookholers
The
Central Trust Co
Debora Lanphier
Deborah Lanphier
George Lanphier
Black Rock Avenue
John McLaren Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Meridhes
Widiam D. Fowler
William D. Fowler
Southington
Yesterdday
Julia Pringle Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Hart
C. E. Fowler
Center Street
Gertrude
Schenk
Gertrude H
Charles P. Schenk
Bridgeport Hospital
Henry E. Bishop
John G. Saddler
Christ Church
John August Wiklund
Jobn August Wik
Igeport
Howwland's
Howland Dry Goods CO
North End
Exohasks Twaraph Company
Punarmen
Laws
Jorg
Denmari
Ceveret Vandread
Apparentix Fem 'Oubmarines
Porsriot
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