Bridgeport Moves Toward Employees Tuberculosis Relief Society
State Tuberculosis Commissioner John F. Gunshannon guides rapid steps to establish an Employees Relief Society in Bridgeport. A committee led by R. H. Williams meets to plan, with Gunshannon to address labor leaders that evening to enlist both capital and labor in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
John F. Gunshannon
Gunshannon Tod Ay
Manufacturers Association
R. H. Williams
Crane Valve Company
F. J. Kingsbury
Bridgeport Brass Company
Norman Leeds
The
Automatic Machine Company
Gunshannon
Motors' Suit Against Truck Driver On Trial
The id Bros. Co. sued William D. 5B in superior court seeking 2600 damages after a Marsh auto allegedly collided with Blake's truck on Stratfield road in August 1912. Blake denied negligence and filed a counter claim for 500. The trial before Judge Case began this morning and was ongoing at press hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Id Bros. Co
William D
Marsh Auto
Blake
Stratfield Road
Died notices from city deaths in early June 1913
In this city Tune 4th 2918 May youngest daughter of Samuel and May Thornton aged 1 year 18 days service at 390 Wood avenue Saturday 5th at 2 3 p m burial in St Michaels. Also Edwin Worthen aged 54 funeral at 271 State Street June 6th at 2 p m interment Lakeview cemetery. Mary Quilty funeral from S J Quilty 142 Frank street June 7 at 8 30 a m and from St Patricks church at 3 a m interment at St ecantessy cemetery Lena DePledge wife of George L Vance aged 24 1 month 17 days funeral 274 Fairfield avenue June 6 2 20 p m burial Lakeview cemetery Harriet Giddines Howd 85 years died in Winsted May 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
May Thornton
Wood Avenue
St Michael's Cemetery
Edwin
Lakeview Ceme
Henry E. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Lakeview
New Britain
Dib Bowwp
Winsted
Harriet Giddines Howd
Miss Bishop Reaches Final in Nassau Women's Golf
Glen Cove L I June 5 Miss Georgiana M Bishop of Brooklawn and Miss Marion Hollins of Westbrook won their semi final matches in the Nassau Country Club women s metropolitan golf championship and will meet in the final. Bishop defeated Mrs A Rossin of the Century Club two and one while Hollins defeated Mrs Howard F Whitney of the Home Club three and four. Bishop led by three at the turn but encountered trouble in the return trip as she hit a sand trap and went out of bounds on the fourteenth, with the next two holes halved.
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Miss Bishop
Miss Davison Regains Consciousness After Derby Incident
London reports Miss Emily Wilding Davison the militant suffragette who grabbed the King's reins during the Derby has regained consciousness this afternoon for the first time since her injuries. She could take nourishment but not answer visitors as doctors forecast eventual recovery. Davison, educated at London University and Oxford, is a prominent English suffragette born in London and living in Northumberland.
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London
Emily Wilding Davison
Davison
London University
Oxford
Northumberland
Protection of French women in motherhood debate
Paris June 6 deputies debated protections for women in France during motherhood. Fer nand Engerand proposed wage protection for four weeks of absence, noting France and Turkey lack such safeguards. He cited high child mortality when nursing away from mothers and contrasted birth/death rates with Germany. Henri Schmidt argued earlier legislation would have altered later military service costs. The chamber suspended further security talks to proceed with a three years service bill.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Fernand Engerand
Turkey
Germany
Henri Schmidt
DeForest May Be Clerk of Court
In political circles it is said Police Judge T.M. Coughlin will appoint Alexander F. Delaney as prosecutor John Gray as assistant prosecutor Alderman R. G. DeForest as clerk and John Smith as assistant clerk. Hartford lower House failure to approve DeForest for deputy judge has shifted plans for court officials.
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Coughlin
Alexander F. Delaney
John Gray
R. G. DeForest
John Smith
Hartford
Mr. DeForest
Liquor Dealers Protest Ice Rates in Bridgeport
Bridgeport liquor dealers met to oppose new ice rates and form a mutual ice company. Thomas Flynn led the meeting with figures on ice prices in nearby cities and notes of capital interest in artificial and natural ice distribution. Local losses from price increases run into the thousands as ice sells for six dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Liquor Dealers
Thomas Flynn
Liquor Dealer’s Association
Minor Smith Heirs Sue For Title To River Property
William, Myrtle and Ethel Smith and Olive Smith sue Bertha L. Smith and Attorney F A Bartlett, administrator of George E. Smith estate, to recover $5,000 and a six acre tract along the Housatonic river in Stratford. Property valued at $15,000. Case returnable to the Superior Court June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housatonic River
Stratford
Minor Smith
Bertha L. Smith
F. A. Bartlett
George E. Smith
William
Myrtle
Ethel
Olive Smith
Superior Court
George Smith
Smith
George
Defense rests in dynamite planting case in Boston
In Boston June 6 the defense of Frederick Be Atteaux rested after presenting witnesses to support his account in the dynamite conspiracy case. Dennis J. Collins, the third defendant, turned state’s evidence and will likely affect the forthcoming jury deliberations while President William M. Wood’s counsel offered no witnesses.
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Boston
Frederick BE. Atteaux
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Dennis J. Collins
Atteaux
William ®. Watts
Boston Police
A. A. Corby
Lawrence
John J. Breen
Ernest W. Pitman
Pitman
Collins
Breen
Wife of Dentist Commits Death by Own Action
New Haven June 5 Mrs Grace M Nettleton wife of Dr George H Nettleton a prominent dentist here committed death by own action by shooting in the head with a revolver at her home today Despondency due to ill health and worry over her mother's illness is believed to have caused her act She was about 30 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Grace M. Nettleton
George H. Nettleton
Confession in 1910 Slaying Tales Unfold in Court
In Columbus Ohio on June 5 Lee Cage of Wheeling West Virginia confessed in U S district court that he killed Detective John J Reddon of Pittsburgh at Steubenville Ohio in 1910 amid labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Lee Cage
Iron Moulders’ Union of
Wheeling
W. Va
United States District Court
John J. Reddon
Pittsburgh
Steubenville
Doud Gase Not Tried This Term In Houlihan Case
The cases of Marion Lund Miles V Doud and Joseph H Cohen charged with enticing 17 year old Marian Houlihan will not be heard until the fall term of the criminal superior court if they are heard then. Court adjourned without date and no action was taken. Last week the cases were on the docket for trial but were postponed at the last minute. Mrs Houlihan had left the state and the state would not go on without her. The three accused are held on bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lund
Miles V. Doud
Joseph H. Cohen
Stamford
Marian Houlihan
Criminal Superior Court
Hotel Guests Flee Fire at Rockland Hotel
Stamford June 5 A score or more guests were driven from their rooms in nightclothes when fire broke out in the ground floor tailor shop of Victor Sher due to naptha spill on a heated stove. Total damage about 2200 dollars with 1200 dollars affecting the tailor shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Rockland Hotel
Victor Sher
Howland suits offer economy and style this season
A local store promotes Howland and Kuppenheimer suits as the ideal buy. The ad pitches low prices combined with quality, offering sack, Norfolk, and tailored models in multiple fabrics and colors. Sizes range 32 regular to 52 stout, with ready Friday morning in the main floor men’s section and Cannon Street entrance.
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Norfolk
Cannon Street
Kenyon waterproof canvas summer house offered at store
Kenyon houses are sturdy portable canvas shelters drawn over a frame for temporary summer use. Hundreds of families have used them from spring onward, with several sizes and styles available, including an eight room model set up at the store for 160 dollars.
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Kenyon
Druggist fined for selling cocaine in Hartford court
Hartford June 5 Joseph Goldenberg a druggist was fined 25 for selling cocaine to J D Dowd of New Haven without a physician prescription He appealed to the superior court Dowd testified he worked for the state pharmacy commission when purchasing the drug May 10 Two Hartford detectives observed the sale The case ties to a broader drive against habit forming drugs led by J A Leverty secretary of the State Pharmaceutical Association Dennis Dowd, a known figure, has been arrested repeatedly and remains under bond.
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Hartford
Joseph Goldenberg
J.D. Dowd
New Haven
Dowd
State Pharmacy Commission
Goldenberg
Bridgeport
J. A. Leverty
State Pharmaceutical Association
Dennis Dowd
Runaway Bridgeport Boys Found in Boston
Two Bridgeport boys who ran away from home in this city days ago are in custody with Boston police awaiting their family's arrival. Authorities plan to notify the youths’ guardians and arrange reunification.
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Boston
Bridgeport
Hats for sale at $1.95 on clearance
A department store advertises attractive straw hats trimmed with ribbons feathers and flowers. Many were previously priced up to $5 or more but are now offered at $1.95 to clear stock, with selections on the second floor and ready for immediate service.
Clever dresses from distant maker attract eager buyers
A distant dress maker ships wash dresses noted for clever, distinctive style that keeps him busy. The sale floor sees quick turnover as shoppers flock to the striped lawn, chambray, and white pique dresses priced from $1.50 to $2. Each style offers collar and cuff details, sizes start at 34, with bold, winning fashion statements.
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Tanat
Fresh Howco coffee advertised with quality claims
An old advertisement touts Howco coffee as fresh roasted and ground daily to preserve strength and flavor. It notes in store roasts at proper intervals, quick service from bins, and canister packaging to preserve quality, pricing listed as 28c to 38c per pound.
Couple’s Departure Ties To Far West Show Visitor Tale
The Howland Dry Goods family notes Frank Taylor of 728 Beechwood Ave and Meyer Olsenberg of 352 Ogden St vanished after following a Wild West Show. They were keen on Indians and cowboys and were not seen after leaving to visit the last performance. The bride remains elusive as plans proceed. The Straseburgers left for Washington aboard a dining train and will reside in Astoria. the groom holds a lucrative position.
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Ily
Frank Taylor
Beechwood Avenue
Meyer Olsenberg
Ogden Street
Mrs. Straseburger
Washington
Astoria
L. L
Strassburger and Hill Tie in Morning Ceremony
Frank Strassburger, a member of the West End family, married Elizabeth Hill at St. Marys church this morning. Rev Father Leiferman officiated. Best man was Harry Strassburger, brides maid Ruth Hill, sister of the bride, assisted.
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Frank Strassburger
West End
St. Mary's Church
Elizabeth
Horace Hill
Newfield Avenue
Father Leiferman
Harry Strassburger
Ruth Hill
Cremation for Poet Laureate Alyfred Austin Today
London reports the cremation of Aly fred Austin, post laureate, in Golder's Green with no ceremony but by royal permission. A memorial service was held at St James Palace chapel at the same hour, attended by members of the Austin family.
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London
Alyfred Austin
Golder
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Relief Society
JAS. Horan & Son
John Reck & Son
Hawkins, Stratfield
Lastin' Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Areu
Madam Avelina
Main St
Torent
Fiat
Atlantic St. Olea
Norman Street
North Avenue
Watson
Fairfield Ave
Park Avenue
Stratfield Land
Jackson's Book Shop
el Main Street
Miss Hollins
Westbrook
Miss Davison
Ice Company
Doud Gase
Main Street
Cannon St
Ridgeport
Conn
Gray
Kenyon House
Howland Dry Goods Coo
Howland
Canno
Chambray
Howland Dry Goods
Austin
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