Workman Awarded 3000 Damages for Lost Eye
Tony Marisi of Waterbury won $3,000 in a verdict read in U S district court against the American Co. of Waterbury. The jury, after deliberating from Thursday afternoon to early Friday, awarded the sum for loss of an eye suffered November 28, 1911, while employed at the Press Copper Co. plant, a subsidiary of the American Brass Co.
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Martiori
James T. Dmartin
United States District Court
Tony Marisi
American Co
Waterbury
Martin
Marist
Press Copper Co
American Brass Co
Peary for Legion of Honor and Duncan Suffrage Speech
Paris June 6 Prince Roland Bona head of the French Geographical Society asks President Poincare to set the Legion of Honor for Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary. The Arctic explorer may be awarded for his geographical lecture this evening. Mire Gertrude Murdock Duncan of Haven will speak at Park Theatre on suffrage causes, likely drawing many attendees.
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Paris
Roland Bona
French Geophical Society
Raymond F Poincere
Legion of ©Om
Robert FE. Ty
Gertrude Murdock Duncan
Haven
Park Theatre
Miss Davison in Critical Condition After Operation
Emily Wilding Davison, the militant suffragette, underwent an operation in Epsom England. Surgeons say her condition is extremely grave and critical following the procedure.
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Epsom
Eng
Emily Wilding Davison
Kaiser to greet Laird of Seibo with ceremony
London June 6 Andrew Carnegie sails to Berlin tonight. Emperor William fixed June 16 morning to receive Carnegie and associates Robert S Brookings of St Louis and Jacob G Schmidlapp of Cincinnati to present a congratulatory address signed by prominent Americans. The date marks the Emperor’s 25th anniversary as ruler. Carnegie says the date honors the United States and the German element there.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Berlin
Emperor William
Robert S. Brookings
St. Louis
Jacob G. Schmidlapp
Cincinnati
Mr. Carnegie
William
Carnegie
United States
Great June Sale of Summer Millinery
Extraordinary values in summer headwear and related accessories. The sale features untrimmed and trimmed hats, ostrich feathers, ribbons, veiling, waists, petticoats, boas, gowns, raincoats, and coats with many items priced below market. Domestic hats, parasols, and accessory bundles highlighted by reduced prices aim to attract bargain hunters.
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SaMong
May Death Toll in Bridgeport Sees 117 Losses
Bridgeport reported 117 deaths in May with causes including pneumonia 18 scarlet fever two meningitis two diphtheria one diarrhoeal diseases three consumption seven bronchitis one heart disease three accidents nine and other causes seventy one. There were 14 deaths under one year and nine between ages one and five.
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Bridgeport
Ex President Taft Back in Washington
Washington June 6 Professor William Taft private citizen arrived today for a visit in the capital where he once ruled as the first citizen of the land. He will stay several days as guest of Mr and Mrs William J Boardman and Miss Mabel Boardman with entertainments planned in his honor. He expressed a wish that no formalities should mark his visit.
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Washington
William Taft
William J. Boardman
Mabel Boardman
Taft
Tafts’ Du Pont Circle Home Recalled in President Memories
The Boardman residence near Du Pont Circle, a fashionable area, is set to revive memories of the former President. He and Mrs. Taft stayed there in the days before his inauguration and were frequent guests there during his White House years.
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Boardman
Dupont Circle
Mrs. Taft
White House
Gypsies Gather Near Bridgeport Amid Laws and Rumors
Reports link bands of gypsies migrating from southern homes to Bridgeport area with summer movement. Authorities, amid a rise in thefts and a missing child claim, request South Norwalk police search for a dark bay horse owned by L. Naray stolen overnight. The scene echoes stray sensational notes from another era.
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Bridgeport
South Norwalk
L. Naray
Scalp Specialist Ad For Harriet E Sherwood
Special scalp specialist treatment offered by Harriet E Sherwood at 412 Security Building 1115 Main St. Phone 1373. Affordable manicuring services advertised with emphasis on scalp care.
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Harriet E. Sherwood
Security Building
Main St
Lonergan to Name West Point Cadet Choice
Hartford June 6 the secretary of war informed Congressman Augustine Lonergan there is an appointment to West Point under his command and the congressman will likely name a principal and alternate soon as candidates must report for examination within weeks
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Hartford
Secretary of War
Augustine Lonergan
West Point
Mayors Association of Connecticut Plans June Meeting in Norwich
The Mayors Association of Connecticut will hold its annual meeting in Norwich on June 19 for officer elections and other business. Mayor C B Wilson of this city will attend. Weather notes forecast fair and slightly warmer with possible local showers tonight into Saturday and moderate southwest winds for Connecticut.
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Mayors’ Association of
Connecticut
Norwich
C.B. Wilson
New Haven
Obituary Note Captain Charles M Hughes Dies at 58
Captain Charles M Hughes longtime city resident and sea captain died yesterday at age 58. A native of New Haven he had sailed since boyhood. His son in law Julius A Ford resides at 147 Ann Street in this city.
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Charles M. Hughes
Hughes
New Haven
Julius A. Ford Silves
Ann Street
Smith-Murray Co Special Bargains for Saturday in June Sale
The store lists broad discounts on junior, misses, and women's suits with sale prices from $7.50 to $15.00, plus coats, children’s outerwear, waists, and midseason dresses. A wide range of accessories and fabrics are offered, including hosiery, collars, and linens, with many items marked down and on second floor displays.
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COATS
Embroideries on Sale with Various Edges and Widths
Embroidered Edges and Insertions priced per yard with discounts. Edges 10 inches wide at 10¢ per yard and 16 inches wide at 12¢ per yard. 27 inch flouncings offered at 190 yards, 27 inch flowings at 49¢ per yard. 44 inch prouncings priced $1.19 and $1.39 per yard. AN Over Embroideries valued 50¢, sale 29¢ and 39¢ per yard. Left Aisle Center display.
Pitched Battle In Stettin Between Police And Strikers
In Frauendorf suburb a clash between police and workers at a chicory factory left 70 people severely wounded. After a striker killed by a non striker, crowds demanded the perpetrator, threatened arson, and prompted reinforcements from Stettin. A 300-strong police force used sabres and revolvers to disperse the mob. ten policemen and about 60 civilians were treated for injuries.
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Stettin
Ger
Frauendorf
Wilding Davison in Derby injury worsens in England
Miss Emily Wilding Davison, the militant suffragette injured during her Derby protest, grew gravely ill on Wednesday as doctors warned an operation may be needed. The incident followed her attempt to interfere with the King's horse. A blind peddler later received five pennies from a passerby, remarking on his ability to tell coins by touch.
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Epsom
Eng
Emily Wilding Davison
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