Trimming due Danbury Elks ball game set at Newfold Park
The Danbury Elks scheduled a game with the local Antlers at Newfold Park on Monday June 27 with Mayor Buckingham to pitch and James O Rourke behind the plate. Manager A McNeil Jr calls for players to report at 2 30 PM for practice and candidates will attend. A street parade led by the Wheeler and Wilson band will precede the game, promising a big day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antlers
Danbury
Wheeler and Wilson
Injunction Preventing Attachment Dissolved
Judge Carl Foster dissolved the temporary injunction restraining Sheriff Thomas M. Cunningham from attaching Edward Farrell’s property at the United Hotel Water Street after a hearing today. Alexander Poland leased the Union Hotel had a judgment in Common Pleas. DeLaney drew up attachment papers served Saturday. Farrell’s counsel Fallon and Greenstein secured the temporary injunction served by City Sheriff Max Cohen, allowing Saturday business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Foster
Thomas M. Cunningham
Edward Farrell
United Hotel
Waterstreet
Alexander Poland
Lesee
Union Hotel
Common Pleas
Alexander L. DeLaney
DeLaney
Cunningham
Fallon and Greenstein
Counrel
Farrell
Foster
Max Cohen
Easoon
Bridgeport Gymnasts Take Fourth in Sokol Meet
Bridgeport Slavonian Sokol gymnasts won fourth prize in the Second class at the national society meet in Trenton New Jersey held on Memorial Day. George Hallapin a football player who competed individually earned twelfth prize in the 1st class from a field of 200 gymnasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Slavonian Sokol
National Society
Trenton
N. J
George Hallapin
Obituary notices from Fairfield area June 1910
Obituaries itemizing multiple deaths Henry Barker from Fairfield aged 74 with viewing through Wednesday and funeral from his son Walter Barker Bridgeport. W Cunningham of this city noted with burial at St Michael's. Stanley W Stoddard aged 61 with funeral at John C Ford’s undertaking in Stratford and interment at Union cemetery. notices appear in Connecticut and New York papers.
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Cunningham
W. Cunningham
John Dollard
Newfield Avenue
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Stanley W. Stoddard
John C. Ford
Cannon Street
tInterment
Union Cemetery
Stratford
Conn
Smoking Car Hurled From Boston Flier
In New Rochelle on June 7 two cars separated from the Boston express near the New York line. One coach ran through a switch while another toppled onto its side, smashing windows and woodwork. Remarkably none of the 35 passengers in the overturned car were seriously injured, a few being scratched or bruised.
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New Rochelle
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston Express
Grand Central Station
Stratford Saloon Shooting Ends in Brady's Death
William Brady of Stratford died at Bridgeport Hospital from blood poisoning after being shot in Monahan's saloon near the Bridgeport line on April 14. Geo Smith faced Stratford Town Court on charges of assault with intent to kill and concealed weapon after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brady
Stratford
Geo. Smith
Monahan
Bridgeport
Brady
Smith
Burke
Stratford Town Court
C. H. Peck
Superior Court
Will grant husband bulk of Esther N. Lee estate
Esther N. Lee probate grants her husband George H. Lee principal legatee with life use of property on State street. Three sisters Martha L. Miller Anna R. Miller and Mary E. Wyatt receive bequests. brother James A. Nelson gets cemetery interest in New Haven. Niece Florence Esther Wyatt inherits diamond jewelry. George H. Lee named executor. appointees Edward J. Naylor F B Brill and George W. Hanchett named. Henry E. Veit appointed administrator of Christiana C. Veit estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther N. Lee
George H. Lee
State Street
Martha L. Miller
Ludlow
Mass
Anna R. Miller
Wilbraham
Mary E. Wyatt
Ur, Conn
Charter Club Owners Plead Guilty in Plymouth Case
In the Court of Common Pleas June term Judge James V. Walsh presided. Herbert B. Lanyon editor of the Greenwich Investigator faces libel charges. John O Malkey and Patrick Crowley, owners of the Old Charter Club in Pembroke Street, pleaded guilty and each fined $25.
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Court of Common Pleas
James V. Walsh
Greenwich
Herbert B. Lanyon
Greenwich Investigator
Lanyon
A. John O’malkey
Patrick Crowley
Bribery Charges In Lorimer Case To Be Investigated
Washington June 7 charges alleging bribery in the election of Senator William Lorimer of Illinois were read in the Senate this afternoon. The charges were prepared by Clifford W. Barnes, president of the Legislative Voters League of Illinois, and given to Senator Cullom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Washington
William Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Clifford W. Barnes
Legislative Voters League of Illinois
Cullom
Junior Republics Discussion Tonight
William R. George and John Hopkins will speak at Dr. Henry F. Blodgett’s home 379 Park Place. They will discuss the George Junior Republic in Litchfield Conn and outline steps to establish a similar institution in this vicinity.
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William R. George
John Hopkins
George Jr., Republic
Litchfield
Conn
Henry F. Blodgett
Park Place
Republic
May death toll rising with violent cases reported
The bureau of vital statistics in the town clerk's office records 141 deaths in May, including 9 from violence. Pneumonia accounts for 29 deaths, consumption 16, with single deaths from measles and scarlet fever among others.
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Bureau of Vital Statistics
Odd Fellows Plan Dedication Ceremony in Hincks & Johnson Building
On Thursday June 23 the dedication of the new Odd Fellows lodge rooms in Hincks & Johnson building at Broad and Cannon streets will take place. Pequonnock Adelphian Samuel Harris and Arcanum lodges will occupy the rooms with state grand officers and Grand Master Joseph M Hawley on hand. The Wheeler and Wilson band provides music for the service and street parade. A banquet for 1000 covers will conclude the event with speakers including Albert S Pinkerton E J Hill and Mayor E T Buckingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Lodge
Hincks & Johnson
Broad and
Cannon Streets
Pequonnock
Adelphian
Samuel Harris
Arcanum
Joseph M. Hawley
Danbury
Wheeler and Wilson Band
Massachusetts Senate
Albert 5. Pinkerton
Worcester
Sov
Grand Lodge
E. J. Hill
Connecticut
E. T. Buckingam
Taft urges swift ICC power on railroad rate cases
President Taft calls Congress to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to immediately investigate and suspend proposed rate increases. He urges immediate effect of the Senate amendment section authorizing suspension until full investigations are completed to protect the public from interim rate hikes. Taft signs his endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Senate
William H. Taft
Taft Eyes Eastern Rail Rate Pact as Commutations Rise
Washington June 7 President Taft studies eastern rate issues seeking an agreement like the western roads. Eastern leaders Brown of New York Central and McCrea of Pennsylvania back a similar deal. Erie’s Underwood also favors it. The question is whether commuter rate increases into New York City will be suspended while the Interstate Commerce Commission reviews reasonableness. The accord halts anti trust probes and traffic association actions for now while the commission investigates the changes.
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Washington
Taft
Brown
New York
Central
McCrea
Pennsylvania
White House
Underwood
Erie
New York City
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Alderman Paddock Clarifies Block Map Vote Stance
Alderman Garry H. Paddock spoke at the Farmer office stating he never planned to oppose the block map resolution and that he has always had kind feelings for City Engineer McKenna. He emphasized his intention was not to vote against the effort and reaffirmed his respect for the engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry H. Paddock
Farmer Office
McKenna
Paddock
Broncho Buster In Jail On Complaint Of Jilted Girl
Dick Williams, once with Wild West shows and later a hustler, jailed in default bail of 1006 dollars on a complaint by Rosalie Downey, 18, who says he promised marriage and refused to keep it. He denies the claim. Rosaline boards on Golden Hill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Williams
Armstrong Place
Latte
David Armstrong
Rosalie Downey
Rosalie
Williams
Rosaline
Golden Hill Street
Local Carpenter Falls 100 Feet and Survives
Frank Shea a carpenter of 68 Fulton street New Britain fell from a six story factory building and struck a plank on the third floor fracturing the skull of laborer Michael Joseph on the ground. Shea survived despite scalp lacerations leg injuries and possible internal injuries. Joseph Brosco a Russian laborer at Lakeview Home was jailed on a deportation warrant after becoming a public charge due to rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shea
Fulton Street
New Britain
Michael Joseph
Shea
Joseph Brosco
Lakeview
Unique Scene Marks Golden Wedding Feast
Veteran of Singer Mfg. Co.'s Plant remembered on marriage anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Jacobs hosted a 50th wedding anniversary and 63rd birthday celebration at 125 Park Street with bridesmaid best man from the wedding officiating. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ledoyt of South Coventry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Mfg. Co
William Henry Jacobs
Park Street
Samuel Ledoyt
South Coventry
Washington
Mrs. Ledoyt
Mrs. Jacobs
Willington
Conn
Danielson
South
Elmer HB. Loux
Brooklyn
Loux
Second Baptist Church
Jacobs
William
White Slave Trial Opens in New Haven
The June 7 session of the New Haven superior court opens with the trial of Mary Alfonso charged in the white slave traffic. Witnesses include Florence Citro and Edna Scroeder who reveal abuse at 11 Olive Street and a Pennsylvanian smuggling case. The defense argues Alfonso was a victim forced to aid Angelo Rocco, who is sought by authorities, with the alleged victim brought from Italy and smuggled into the city for operation of a house of ill repute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Mary Alfonso
Superior Court
Florence Citro
Olive Street
Edna Scroeder
Pennsylvania
Ila
U S Life Saving Corps Meeting in Providence
Providence June 7 delegates from coast to coast gather for a three day annual meeting led by President Captain Dominy of the Bay Shore L L division life saving service. Governor Pothier welcomed the group as Mayor Fletcher and Colonel Retor attended, with O M Maxam delivering an address. An allied Aid Association meeting also coincides with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Providence
Dominy
Bay Shore
L. L. Division Life Saving Service
Men’s Mutual Benefit Association
Pothier
Henry Fletcher
Retor
O. M. Maxam
United States Life Saving Corps
Washington, D. C
Aid Association of United States Life Savers
Surfmen's Mutual Benefit Association
Trolley Car Jumps Track on Main and Congress
An empty Oak Street car No. 237 derailed at Main and Congress streets at 10 this morning as it rounded the curve to climb Congress street hill. No passengers were aboard and the wrecking crew was not summoned. The Hydraulic Co. excavations keep only one line on the hill, likely preventing a serious wreck. Miss Agnes Tate, formerly of this city and now in Dalton, Mass., is staying several days at the Atlantic Hotel.
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Oak Street
Main
Congress Streets
Congress Street Hill
Hydraulic Co
Agnes Tate
Dalton
Mass
Atlantic Hotel
Servant's Letter Highlights Hall Divorce Case Testimony
In Cos Cob, servant Alvard Olin admits writing a letter to Mrs. Hall as evidence in the Hall divorce suit. The letter claimed Louis R Hall offered him and the cook $500 to minimize testimony. Olin testified about Hall's drinking, affectionate behavior toward the children, and a Rye dance night. Joseph Hall testified about visits to New York with no signs of violence. no bruises were observed on Mrs Hall.
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Virginia Whiting Hall
Louis R. Hall
Ralph Wheeler
Superior Court
Alvard Olin
Hall
Cos Cob
Olin
Memorial Day Observance Honors Monroe Veterans
Memorial day in Monroe was led by Kellogg Post G A R of Derby with 29 veterans present. A large crowd attended services at two cemeteries and a 2 pm program at the Center Congregational Church included prayers remarks songs poems and a flag presentation to local schools.
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Corres
Farmer
Monroe
Kellogg Post
Derby
Henry A. Spencer
Woman's Relief Corps
America
Charles A. Mack
D. D
Habersham
Commander Spencer
Frank Beardsley
C. A. Mack
Edith Curtiss
J. W. Andrews
Chaffee
Blakeman
S. G. Blakeman
Relief Corps
Center
East Village
Edwin C. Shelton
John Beach Wayland
Lacreate
Post
Airship Glide Dance Debuts At Teachers Convention
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports Professor J. C. Bush of Connersville Indiana introduced the Airship Glide a new waltz and two step style. He says dancers should glide avoiding hopping and perspiring, creating long graceful swoops as if not touching the floor. The convention embraced the dance and plans to spread it nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
United Professional Teachers of Dancing
J. C. Bush
Connersville
Indiana
Bush
Goethes on spree on 80th birthday by ex tailor John Linderquist
John Linderquist a former prosperous tailor aged 80, recently an inmate at Lakeview home, left the city refuge for the aged and helpless to mingle in downtown. Patrolmen found him unable to care for himself on Water Street and towed him to police headquarters for the night before returning him to Lakeview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Linderquist
Lakeview
Glennon and
Cody
Linderquist
Water Street
Wall Street Today Opens With Unprecedented Excitement
New York June 7. Opening session shows marked stock market volatility with initial gains of 2 to 4 points, followed by a 1 to 2 point reaction. By midmorning prices sit 2 to 3 points above yesterday's close as buyers stay active. Government bonds unchanged while other bonds firm amid overall strength.
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United Press
New York
Lt A. m
Men s suits to order at 18 75 for ten days
News for men announces a ten day sale of made to measure suits at 18.75 starting Wednesday. The offer leverages end pieces from tailors to clear stock, promising carefully made, well fitting suits in mixed wool and serge fabrics with correct models and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Bridgeport
Summer silk dresses offer extra value at $12.50 and $15
Advert says summer silk dresses with ideal texture and modern lines are priced at $12.50 and $15 on the second floor. It notes the manufacturer misjudged demand and the store earns a small profit while customers gain a large difference between regular and sale prices. Inspect to see quality, color, and design.
Howland Dry Goods Machinist Daring Housework
William Cairns a Bell Street machinist failed at a wife task and drank from a whiskey bottle. He flooded the kitchen with dishes scattered and then argued with his wife prompting police involvement. He was jailed 60 days and fined 10 dollars plus costs for drunkenness and breach of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cairns
Bell Street
Cairns
Kelliher Fined and Sentenced in New Haven
John A. Kelliher, chauffeur for Isaac Fried man of New Haven, was fined and sentenced to ten days in jail by Judge Bennett after Reckless driving following the death of Joseph A. O'Brien in a Milford automobile crash on May 4. The judge criticized chauffeurs for recklessness and urged greater care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
John A. Kelliher
Isaac Friedman
Joseph A. O’brien
Bridgeport
Millford
Bennett
Kelliher
City Engineer Announces House Number Renumbering
The city engineer reported a council referred resolution on renumbering houses. Homeowners unsure of proper numbers will receive the needed information by applying to the engineer. All improperly numbered dwellings must renumber within 20 days. The order applies broadly but most houses are already correctly numbered.
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Danbury Elks
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Jas. Horan & Son
Fess
Preumotis
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Estate OF Connecticut, District OF Bridgeport, As
Probate Court
Christianna C. West
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
Henry F. Veit
Boston
Sgrap
Jackson
Crawford Laundry CO
Pairetewd Ave
ODD Fellows
Bride
U. S. Life Saving Corps Meeting
Gandy
Wall Street Today
Fowland
Sreet, Fatfield Avenue and
Aeedly
THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
Keliher
Wes Mavana
Hamilton
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