Sprott Not Held in Death of Mrs Johnson
Justice Bacon Wakeman ruled Radcliff E Sprott not responsible for the death of Florence Johnson in Stratford Avenue. Coroner John J Phelan and witnesses described a Sunday night collision on trolley tracks near the Round Johnson area. Sprott, secretary of the Gas Appliance Exchange, was driving with Dorothy Stanton. both victims were walking on the tracks at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon Wakeman
Fair- Meld
Radcliff
BH. Sprott
John J. Phelan
Florence Johnson
Stratford
Anche
Phelan
Noton
E. Sprott
Sprott
Brosd Street
Elmore & Banke
Dorothy Stanton
Johnson
Redding Minister to Leave Center Church
Unclear text indicates a pastor at the Center church will depart after a tenure described as lengthy and satisfactory. The fragmentary wording leaves details about timing and relations with the congregation uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Evelyn Currier Critical After Carbolic Acid Intake
Evelyn Currier, a graduate of local schools and employee at Birdssy Ss of Corsetea, is in critical condition after apparently swallowing carbolic acid at her 51 Mill Hifi avenue home last night. She was found by Mia Taylor, writhing in pain, and later transported to Bridgeport hospital where doctors reported partial recovery but note her prospects remain uncertain. The act is linked to questions about a household loss that she denied knowing about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eOnien Gaaphige
Bie
Wreltnaanter
Evelyn Tayor
Mill Hifi Avenue
Bridgeport
Evelyn Currier
Ibih
Mia Taylor
Miss Cornelia Penfield to Wed H. M. Lathrop
Local interest wedding announced for Miss Cornelia Sterrett Penfield to wed Henry M. Lathrop at the Penfield home. Lathrop, a pastor, will perform the ceremony. Penfield is a granddaughter of notable Bridgeport figures and a sailing master is among relatives and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Penfield
H. M. Lathrop
Cornelia Sterrett Pen
Henry Lathrop
M. Clinton Penfield Boeck
Lathrop
Shelton Conchurch
Penelé
C. Panties
Bridgeport Tacht Club
Bridgeport Seimmaemt
Phen
Cocaae
Wilsons Canal Policy Upheld by Floridians
Washington June 4 The first primary election where the Tolls Repeal bill was an issue occurred in the House. Opponents of Mr Fietcher and supporters of Mr LEngie brought the question forward amid campaign activity in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Fietcher
L’engie
Architect to Straighten Out School Rumpus
Bridgeport city faces a $200 suit over land for a new high school. foundation footings on Golden Hill were mislaid causing 88 feet of wall to be torn down. James Gambie Rogers and Miss Durkin blame engineers. city to pay bills contracted by Durkin Lass. progress hinges on contractor actions despite garnishee suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Golden Hill
James Gambie Rogers
Rogers
Durkin & Lass
Stow
Lste
Board of Education
Imer S. Havens
John J. Cullinan
Wil‘Main Robertson
Robertson& Giovanne
Coroner Delays Finding in Lundy Inquest
Coroner John J. Phelan withheld judgment on the Lundy electricity death as he awaits the medical report. Oliver Lundy of 65 St Annis Street New York was electrocuted on a high voltage railroad bridge near Noble Avenue after touching a live wire. Witnesses testified warnings were given but a crew member failed to shut off current. Lundy leaves a wife and children who will qualify under the new compensation act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phelan
Oliver Lundy
St. Annis Street
New York City
Noble Avenue
J. D. ‘Tierney
Likeie
Des Oates
Lundy
Victor Gaffney
Landy
New York
NO.CRIME TO Woo DEATH SAYS COURT
Emergency hospital surgeon reports attempted death by own action using poison and gas. James Brown, 37 Lexington Avenue, discharged from breach. Judge Coughlin notes officers had no right to remove him without disturbance. Attorney L J Finkelstone cites no Connecticut statute making such an act a crime. Brown arrested yesterday afternoon after second rumpus of the day amid resistance to restraint by Dr EAundry Chauffeur Burlson of the ambulance Sergeant Walker and Court Policeman Christopher Finnegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Lexington Avenue
Coughlin
L. J. Finkelstone
Connecticut
Brown
Eaudry
Local Woman Accused of Abandoning Baby
Anna Aldi, known in Hartford for eight years of troubled marriage, was arrested by Detective Petruschell at 1982 Main Street on a charge of abandoning her two month old baby. She claims the child was left temporarily while she sought work and says her husband Guido abandoned her months ago. arraignment planned in Elm City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna (Grossman) Aldi
Petruschell
Main Street
New @ven
Elm Cty
Guido Aldi
Hartford
Anna
Guido
Capt Allen Brings Suit For House Rent
Capt Serena G. Allen of Westport testifies in superior court against John Wakeman over a $1600 house rent claim for a Westport residence vacated in 1906. Wakeman contends the debt is barred by statute of limitations. Judge Tuttle reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serena G. Allen
Westport
Tuttle
Superior Court
John 8. Wakeman
Allen
Wakeman
Tuttke
British murder convict Fowler found dead in Ohio jail
Dayton June 4 The dead body of Arthur Fowler a British subject and convicted murderer was found in the county jail early today He hanged himself from the bars of his cell Fowler had secured a strap and ended his life in custody The fragment mentions a cremate steamer Liberia and a colonizing party bound for the Gold Coast of Africa sailing from Fordland but details are unclear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, O
Arthur Fowler
John Jones
Fowler
Liberia
Africa
Fordland
Tobacco fumes kill non smoking juror in circuit court
Detroit July 4 Eli Sanden aged 51 of Savilac County died from nicotine poisoning after being crowded in a small room with a circuit court jury for over two hours. The other jurors and guards suffered from smoke as Sanden grew violently ill and did not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Jane
Eli Sawden
Savilac
County
Dicect Lovee
Sanden
Klein Estate Goes To His Children
Bernhard Klein, Bridgeport merchant, died recently and probate reveals his will. Six children share about 200000 in estate with gifts to relatives and charity. Belle Klein gets residence at 439 Norman St and 3000, others receive smaller sums and items. Executors to manage stocks, bonds, and charitable gifts. Milton M Klein may run or end Klein and Brother business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhard Klein
Bridgeport
Mr. Klein
Belle Klein
Norman Street
Marjorie Lesser
Marion Buechler
Allan Klein
Simon Klein
Cleveland
Ray Klein
Fanny Klein
Moses
Caroline Miller
Jacob B. Klein
Milton M. Klein
de Re
Mary Klein
Boai Jeraelin Park Avenue
Klein
Belle
United Cigar Manufacturers’ Company
P. Lorillard Company
Liggett & Myens
Frances Straus
Sarah K. Lesser
Rose Buechler
Robert G DeForest
Henry Greenstein
Hartford Doctor Arrested for Manslaughter in Woman's Death
Dr George E Sleeper of Hartford was arrested for manslaughter after the death of Mrs William H Bird at St Francis Hospital following an operation on May 25. Bird had accused the physician of wrongful practice in a deposition. Bond set at 5000 dollars, case adjourned to June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
George E. Sleeper
St. Francis' Hospital
William H. Bird
South Woodbine Street
Sleeper
Charleston’s capital found in wrong county
Charleston, West Virginia, is legally located in Logan County instead of Kanawha County where it sits. Authorities say a legislative fix is needed to correct the municipal error. Also noted, Henry F. Veit of Hub Clothing Co. is seriously ill at 754 Lafayette St after recent surgery and relapse. The Cunard liner Aquitania is due in New York today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Virginia
Logan County
Kanawha County
Henry F. Veit
The
Hub Clothing Co
Lafayette Street
Mr. Vest
Federal Judge Blocks Bridgeport Embezzlement Case in Indianapolis
Bridgeport police plan to protest to Attorney General J C McReynolds over Judge Anderson of the U S court granting parole to John Suhaj alias John Butels. Suhaj, wanted for embezzling 191 dollars from Pharmacist Arpad Gerstl, was found in Indianapolis and placed on parole until November, with orders not to be molested. The case ends up entangling police authority as warrants cannot be served while the defendant remains under court order, prompting debate over further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
United States Court
Indianapolis
Ind
John Suhaj
John Butels
J. C. McReynolds
Bridgeport
Suhaj
Arpad Gerstl
Pembroke Street
Gary
Samuel V. Perrott
Perrott
Sir Reynolds
DeLaney
Angup
John Butela
United States’court
Wwe
United States
Sambel Y. Perrott
Gerstl
O Leary dies at St Michael's Pawcatuck
The Rev Patrick J OLeary pastor of St Michael's Pawcatuck died today at the church rectory after Brights Disease. He was born June 26 1858 in Woonsocket Rhode Island and ordained in Boston in 1891. Funeral will be held Saturday at St Michael's with Fr William McGuirk celebrating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerly
R. IL
Patrick J. O'Leary
St. Michael’s Church
Pawcatuck
Bright
Father O'Leary
Woonsocket
R. L
American College
Rome
St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
Mass
Coventry
New Canaan
St. Michael's
John Neate
Meriden
St. Michael's Church
William McGuirk
Manchester
T. 8. Duggan
Judge Tuttle Grants Divorce To Hugh Lee
Judge Tuttle in superior court granted a divorce in the suit of Hugh C. Lee of this city against Hildegarde Lee on the ground of desertion. The couple married June 1, 1913, and the desertion occurred by June 15, 1913. The action was contested. A separate item notes Creagerstown Massachusetts was destroyed by fire at a loss around $60,000. Representative Britten of Chicago introduced a bill for a $500,000 national leper sanitarium appropriation.
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Tuttle
Hugh C. Lee
Hildegarde Lee
Lee
Creagerstown
Britten
Chicago
Interwoven Rail Leaders Face Questions Over New Haven Deals
Lewis Cass Ledyard of New York, former director of the Boston and Maine, testified about stock swaps between Boston & Maine and the New Haven. He described negotiations with Charles Mellen and William Stinner, explaining board behavior, accounting reports, and interlocking directorates with Pennsylvania and New York Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Mellen
Skinner
Billard Company
New Haven
Washington
New York
New Haven Railroad
William Stinner
M Auditine Committée
Securi
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Folk
Mr. Folk
William Nelson Cromwell
Mr. Cromwell
Guadalajara Surrounded by Obregon Forces in Northwest
Wireless dispatch from San Diego reports Guadalajara encircled by General Obregon’s army. Three columns trap the city with the east and west approaches held by loyalist forces. A supply schooner bound for Mazatlan was blocked tonight as Colima’s capital reportedly fell to constitutionalists led by General Alatulllo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mazerjlan
Mex
Sem
Diego
Cal
Guadalajara
Constitutionalist Army of
Northwest
Obregon
Paces Nee
Manean
Pacific Court
Loener
Mazelilan
Colima
Messes
Alatulllo
Howerd
Will Hear Her Son Married by Phone
Meriden residents learn of a wedding to be held in New London later today. W. J. Parker, ill and unable to attend, plans to hear the ceremony by long distance telephone. The groom serves as captain of an ice tugboat and will wed Miss Alice Perking of New London at her parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Son
New London
W. J. Parker
Mnece
Alice Perking
New London London
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Louis Burgess
Wilson
City Today
Miss Durkin
Workman
Anna Aldi
Capt. Allen
Park Avenue Temple
Hartford Dottor
Wrong County
H. F. Veit
Aquittania
U. S
Oleary
New ~ Canaan
Judge Tuttle
Hugh Lee
N. Hi
Cromwell
Cromweil
Sk Tnner
Skimmer
Mae
Wreh
New Investment 2 Security Company
West Coast
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