Residence dispute over Wyckoff divorce case in Stamford
In Superior Court, Wyckoff Pipe and Creosoting Co. records place Wyckoff’s residence as Stamford, though he later claimed Nevada. Vera Bailey Wyckoff seeks divorce on cruelty grounds, contesting jurisdiction as not Stamford resident. A. E. Mitchell testified Wyckoff once planned Plainfield, N J, then Nevada, with Stamford appearing in 1916 reports. The judge will decide jurisdiction before further proceedings.
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Spofford Wyckoff
Stamford
Wyckoff Pipe & Creosoting Co
Nevada
Wyckoff
Vera Bailey Wyckoff
Wyckott
Mitchell
Kilpatrick Dead After Wire Contact Near Beardsley Park
Noble avenue physician Dr Charles E Blackman testified Kilpatrick died before medical aid arrived after he was found si zed by a live wire on Nolte avenue near Beardsley park The scene was a half mile from the doctor’s office Coroner John J Phelan announced no finding would be made for several days
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John Kilpatrick
Charles E. Blackman
Noble Avenue
John J. Phelan
Kilpatrick
Nolte Avenue
Beardsley Park
Putnam Street
Phelan
Drowning in Milford Leaves Body Unrecovered
A search by a squad for Albert Stelling of 206 Noble Avenue failed to recover his body after a canoeing accident in Milford last Sunday. Officials fear the body was swept to sea. Ambassador Sharp in Paris notified the State Department that he transferred to Spanish diplomats all Turkish interests in France.
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Albert Stelling
Noble Avenue
Milford
Sharp
Paris
State Department
France
Modern Paul Revere Rouses Young Men At 5 to Register
Barney Lapata of 71 Hallam street sparked a dawn doorbell campaign in Bridgeport at 6 am shouting registration day pleas. He urged residents including Ernest Kohler at 1635 Stratford avenue and two spinster neighbors to arms before being halted by a police officer and held at Hillside Home as a nut, not a patriot.
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Bridgeport
Barney Lapata
Hallam Street
Paul Revere
Lapata
Ernest Kohler
Stratford Avenue
Kohler
Lapata Land
Longfellow
Hillside
President Wilson to Speak in Washington on Flag Day
President Wilson will address Washington on Flag Day June 14. The brief notice highlights the forthcoming speech as a national event and reinforces patriotic observance.
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Wilson
Washington
Wealthy Man Held on Arson Charge in City Court
John Songidy of 200 Main Street, described as wealthy with large real estate, was arrested yesterday on arson charges for two fires in his home. He posted 300 dollars bonds and was released. Capt Cronan noted possible mental strain from ongoing quarrels with his wife. Songidy is due in city court next Thursday.
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John Songidy
Main Street
Songidy
E. O. Cronan
Cronan
Lyric Players Shine in Daudet Drama Sapho
The Lyric Players presented Daudet's Sapho to a large, pleased audience last evening. Lauretta Brown delivered notable dancing in a broad stage setting while Miss Howard and Leo Kennedy gave fine performances. Harvey Hayes and Luella Morey provided charming comedy with strong ensemble support throughout the production.
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Daudet
Sapho
Lyric Players
Lauretta Brown
Miss Howard
Leo Kennedy
Harvey Hayes
Luella Morey
Mongolia Fires On German Sub In Narrow Sea Duel
London June 5 The American steamer Mongolia fired four shots on June 1 at a German submarine which discharged a torpedo at the liner Neither vessel was damaged and the incident occurred in the open sea near the submarine's attack.
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London
Mongolia
Canavan Leaves Emergency Hospital
Dr. James F. Canavan of the emergency hospital staff resigned yesterday and received praise from charities department commissioners for his efficient service. He will practice privately as three new physicians join the staff: Dr. Stanton Smith, intern at Bridgeport hospital. Dr. Joseph F. Keegan, intern at St. Vincent's. Dr. David Olson, a college chum of Dr. Carroll, appointed substitute surgeon with Dr. S. Aranki. The board votes to hold a Flag Day ceremony on June 14 at Hillside home.
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James F. Canavan
Charities Department
Stanton Smith
Bridgeport Hospital
Joseph F. Keegan
St. Vincent’s Hospital
David Olson
Carroll
8. S. Aranki
Hillside
Home
Brazil Plans to Congratulate U S on Fleet Movement
Rio Janeiro June 5 The chamber of deputies voted to authorize cabling a message of congratulation to the Congress of the United States on the arrival of an American squadron.
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Brazil
U. S
Rio Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
Congress of the United States
German Deserters Urged to Return Before July Fifteenth
Berlin issues a decree, reported from Amsterdam, calling German deserters to return to duty by July 15. Those who comply may gain lighter punishment or pardon if proven worthy in combat, and will avoid preventive arrest. The offer, stated as a sign of wartime difficulty, is not to be repeated.
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London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Austrian Rush on Gorizia Is Checked
Rome reports massed Austrian attacks along the Italian front south of Gorizia were repulsed after severe fighting. Italians halted the Austrian rush between Castagnavizza and Jamiang and countered to seize advanced positions in that sector, the war office announced today.
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Rome
Gorizia
Dossolaiti
Castagnavizza
Jamiang
War Office
Railroads May Seek Up to 3.8 Percent Freight Increase
Clifford Thorne for the National Shippers Conference told the Interstate Commerce Commission that if 1917 railroad statistics hold, railroads could be entitled to a freight revenue rise up to 3.8 percent. He cautioned that revenue fluctuations do not justify such an increase now.
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Washington
Clifford Thorne
National Shippers’ Enference
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aeroplane Raid Over the Thames
London reports an official announcement that a aeroplane raid is now in progress over the Thames estuary.
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the Thames
London
Thames Estuary
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Hains
Mr and Mrs Clarence A Hains announce the birth of an 8 12 pound baby girl Saturday both mother and child reported doing nicely. Also noted is the visit of Mr Bernard Gastaldi and family to Mount Clemens Michigan and a military appointment for former Secretary of War Henry L Stimson to active duty with the judge advocate general corps for assignment to the army war college.
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Clarence A. Hains
Bernard Gastaldi
Hancock Avenue
Mount Clemens, Mich
Washington
Secretary of
Henry L. Stimson
Judge Advocate General’s Office Reserve Corps
Army War College
New York Woman Offers Statue of Hamilton to Washington
Congress accepts a proposal to present a statue of Alexander Hamilton to Washington. London sources via the Norway Legation report 49 Norwegian ships sunk in May. Grace Day for neutral ships in English waters starts July 1. U S selects 625000 men in first conscription call, excess to reserve camps. Prince of Udine and inventor William Marconi postponed south and west trip due to illness.
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Congress
New York
Washington, D. C
Alexander Hamilton
London
Norway Legation
U. S
Prince of
Udine
William Marconi
Cut Glass Table Items On Fourth Floor Sale
Describes underpriced cut glass gifts with prismatic beauty and fine workmanship. Tables feature water pitchers tumblers sandwich plates vases bowls comports fern dishes ice-cream trays cruets medley of patterns. Prices range from 1.50 to 9.00 with fourth floor sale noted.
Rich Axminster Rugs Offered At Special Price
Two year old Axminster rugs once $42 now offered at $33 with price real value near $50 if perfect. Rugs remain free of wear or appearance flaws despite minor hurts. Large 9 by 12 foot length, woven without a seam in two tone patterns and two color combinations. Third floor.
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Axminster
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Hadley’ S
Stearns-Foster
Horsford
Daudets
Str
Canavan
Stimson
M. Leonard
Howwland’s
Bridgeport, Conn
Fairfield Avenue
Common Street
Howland Dry Goods CO
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