Millionaire pays fine for speeding in city court
Nelson Blazer, Boston and Webster resident and owner of major cotton mills, pleaded guilty to speeding violat ions in local court. He was fined 20 dollars and costs and paid. A Milford speed report triggered a high speed car alert in the state, but police could not confirm the owner among those traveling with a fast vehicle.
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Nelson Blazer
New England
Boston
Webster
Mass
Wilder
Milford
Militia Pay Bill Drafted by Secretary Gar
Secretary Gar is crafting a bill to remove militia officers and men from the official U S payroll while ensuring the militia continues to be paid from the national treasury. Details are not yet finalized.
Proposal to fund militia via state paymaster system
A proposal suggests distributing federal funds to states proportional to their militia strength. Pay would match that of the regular army only for time served, contingent on militia members reaching regulars’ efficiency. Under this plan states would become the paymasters, not the United States.
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United States
More Subpoenas in Lobby Hunt Across Capitol
Washington June 5 The Senate investigating committee, after half the members testified, resumed the lobby hunt and ordered more subpoenas issued by the sergeant at arms. Chairman Overman avoided admitting White House aid, but Capitol chatter linked several summoned witnesses to President Wilson. Senator Goff disclosed his West Virginia coal and oil interests yielding about 25 000 yearly from coal and 50 000 from oil. He said he sells oil to subsidiaries of Standard Oil and that tariff changes could affect his holdings while denying any lobby influence. Senator Gore reported no affected interests as delegations and individuals including F R Hathaway and Henry T Oxnard pressed him on the sugar tariff.
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Washington
Senate
Hunt
Overman
White House
Capitol
Wilson
Goff
West Virginia
Standard Coil Company
Gore
Individwails
F. R. Hathaway
Henry T. Oxnard
Wilson adamant for free wool and free sugar
Washington report states President Wilson grows firmer in favor of free wool and free sugar as the Senate caucus nears. The tariff bill faces a test with leaders confident of near unanimous party support, aside from a few Senators. Administration aides say free wool, free sugar, free lumber, and free agricultural products from the Underwood bill will stand with little chance of floor amendments.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Biplane Chases Mexican Warship Near Guaymas
San Francisco June 5 Officers of the US naval collier Saturn, arrived from Guaymas, report Didier Masson and his biplane have proved a source of anxiety to Mexican federals. The day Saturn sailed, the Mexican warship Morales made a hasty departure to sea, the reason given being that she was pursued by the biplane.
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San Francisco
Saturn
Guaymas
Didier Masson
Morales
French Aviator Employed by the Rebels
A French aviator is reported as being employed by the rebel forces, with details limited to his role and affiliation within the conflict. The report notes his involvement in aerial activities supporting rebel operations and identifies him among foreign supporters.
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Paw Te
Chinese aviator plans aviation school for new republic
San Francisco dispatch reports Tom Gunn, the Chinese aviator who sailed for Shanghai, announcing before departure that he would establish a military aviation school for the new republic. He departed with a biplane, a flying boat and a military tractor.
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San Francisco
Tom Gunn
Shanghai
Tet New Republic
War veteran Simmons joins dead com rades in CT
John F. Simmons aged 75 died at his home in Winsted last midnight. A quarter century agent of the Connecticut Humane Society he was known in State Grand Army circles and served on staff at various times. Survived by widow and five children. A piano recital at Universalist church tonight features pupils of M. Gross aided by contralto Mrs R B Hard with several named young performers.
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Winsted
John F. Simmons
Connecticut Humane Society
Grand Army
M. Gross
R. B. Hard
Universalist Church
Edmna Regney
Frances Fisher
Marguerite Scott
Estelle ‘ Bernstein
Emma Wpolekwick
Dorothy Volkenstein
Bessie Garvey
Dorothy Hard
Elenora ‘Roache
Nellie Huck
Ethel Horan
Natalie Middlebrook
Henrietta Atwater
Dilsworth
Speer
Fred Dellaca
The Height of the Ridiculous Parsonic Debate in London Opinion
A London Opinion snippet mocks a clergyman new to parish life and his view of practical dogs versus pigs. A parishioner quips about buying a pig to profit the family, highlighting satirical social commentary on clergy and common sense.
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London
Reorganization of Customs Plan to be Postponed
Washington June 5 Secretary Mc Adoo recommended to Congress postponement of the customs reorganization plan until January 1914 because of objections and perceived imperfections While approving the principle he notes the plan needs changes The plan would affect every customs port and reduce districts and collectors from 156 to 49 He urged a six month delay and a law amendment to ensure a $500000 savings this fiscal year
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Washington
McAdoo
Congress
United States
Clarke
Commerce Committee
Customs Service
President
Secretary of the Treasury
Istrike Leader Sentenced To Three Months In Jail
Worcester mass June 5 Joseph M Coldwell led the Draper company Hopedale strike and was found guilty of uttering menaces and threatening speeches. He was sentenced to three months in the house of correction after a Milford district court conviction and superior court jury review. Coldwell had been a Socialist state ticket treasurer candidate and later stepped back from I W W leadership amid disputes.
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Worcester
Mass
Joseph M. Coldwell
The
Draper Company
Hopedale
House ‘of Correction
Coldwell
Socialist
Milford
Hopedate
Industriel
Draper “Company
Industrial Workers of the World
President Names Senator Davis for U S Attorney
President Wilson announced the appointment of State Senator J Warren Davis of Salem New Jersey as United States attorney for the New Jersey district. Davis, a Democratic leader, backed the notable seven sisters anti trust bills and supported Wilson’s policies as governor.
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Washington
Wilson
J. Warren Davis
Salem
N. J
United States
New Jersey
Davis
Senate
First House Foreign Affairs Committee Organized
Washington June 5 The first new House committee to organize is the foreign affairs committee. It authorized Chairman Flood to apportion pending bills among subcommittees, set Wednesday as a regular meeting day, and agreed to meet next June. The Patent laws bill by Representative Oldfield will be taken up for hearings later this session.
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Washington
House
Foreign” Affairs Committee
Flood
Oldfield
Arkansas
Committee On Patents
Lawmaking wrapup after adjournment in Hartford
June 5 reports indicate Senate leaders McDonough and Neebe receive praise for judiciary and labor work as adjournment ends. Many committee reports stuck in wastebaskets, with rival shell fisheries criticized. Governor may veto mosquito control bill. unsigned bills risk nullification while armory bill may pass per constitutional timing.
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Hartford
McDonough
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Neebe
Labor Committee
General Assembly
William H. Cadwell
Connecticut River Company
Secretary of
City Court Cases Highlight Continuances and Bonds
The city court session saw most cases continued. Kate Duffy was jailed 30 days for maintaining a house of ill repute on Singer Avenue. Harold Mordred was released on $50 bond to await June 9 trial. Louis Christensen and Frank Gill,案 19 and 18, faced boat theft charges with a postponement to tomorrow for further evidence. bonds set at $25. Rafele Sharido Anthony Lewis and James Cevine’s breach of peace cases were nolled.
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Kate Duffy
Singer Avenue
Harold Mordred
Louis Christensen
Frank Gill
Wilder
Rafele Sharido
Anthony Lewis
James Cevine
Sudden death of Philomena DeSimons linked to apoplexy
Investigation by Medical Examiner S M Garlick into the death of Philomena Mastrojustna DeSimons, 62, who collapsed at 170 Willard Street yesterday, concluded cerebral apoplexy caused the death after months of illness and prior shocks. Permit for removal to a local undertaking establishment was granted.
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S. M. Garlick
Philomena Mastrojustna DeSimons
Willard Street
50,000 Mile Auto Tour Of Road Inspection Starts
Washington June 6 A L Westguard vice president National Highway Association leaves for Gettysburg and Pittsburgh on the second lap of a 50 000 mile auto tour to inspect highways across the United States from coast to coast He is accompanied by Mrs Weerguard returning to New York to gather first hand information for the highway body The northern route will run westward with side trips to Canada The southern leg will cover the southern tier states and include the Pacific coast as the tour progresses.
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Washington
A. L. Westguard
National Highway Association
Gettysburgh
Fpitteburgh
Westswardaile
Railroad ties on fire at Hours Tonic Avenue
A still alarm was sounded this morning to extinguish burning railroad ties on Hours Tonic Avenue. Miss Elia Roode was surprised with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. Charles H. Richards on Orchard Street last evening. The hours was prettily decorated for the occasion and Miss Roode received many useful gifts.
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Hourstonic Avenue
Elia Roode
Charles H. Richards
Orchard Street
Misa Roode
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Leigh
John Burroughs
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