Lively Morning at Emergency Calls Across Town
Multiple ambulance calls crowded the city scene this morning as four incidents arrived near-simultaneously. An auto ambulance ferried a woman with appendicitis to St. Vincent's, another carried 1c. F. W. Kuehn home after a runaway injury, while Olive Harmon fainted on Poli's stage and a gas incident near East Main and Ann was redirected to St. Vincent's. The East Side patient was later found at Dr. Gaffney's office.
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Gregory Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
F. W. Kuehn
Olive Harmon
Poli's
H.R. Bennett
East Main
Ann Streets
East Side
Wreck Photos by Alder man Jackson Featured in Fairfield
Alder man Horace H. Jackson first to secure rail road wreck photos in Fairfield. Views captured morning after wreck, transferred to postal cards and on sale. Also notices of local obituaries and funeral arrangements for Mosley, Bert, Finn, with service details and interment plans in St Marys, St Augustine, St Michael cemeteries.
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Horace H. Jackson
Fairfield
Jackson
Train Schedule Slowed by Single Open Track After Wreck
New Haven road struggles to maintain service with one open track after yesterday’s wreck. Express trains run late or halted, freight cars pile in yards, and delays ripple to Bridgeport and commuters to New York and New Haven. Several couples, including John J Coffey and Elizabeth Coffey, William A Strickfus Cooney and Elizabeth Cooney, and Daniel Cavanaugh and Winifred Cavanaugh, miss wedding plans as they race to catch late trains.
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New Haven
Is City
New York City
John J
Elizabeth Johnson Coffey
William A
Elizabeth Strickfus- Cooney
Daniel
Winifred Kelly Cavanaugh
Senate Okays Judge Salary Hike for Three Counties
Hartford June 7 The Senate approved a bill raising common pleas judges salaries from four thousand to four thousand five hundred in Fairfield Hartford and New Haven counties. Amendments by Spellacy and Mitchell added Hartford and New Haven boosts. Judson argued duties justify the rise. The session also backed a child labor measure and food labeling rules with a delay tied to Congress.
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United Press
Hartford
Senate
Common Pleas
Fairfield
New Haven
Fairfield County
Spellacy
Mitchell
Judson
Committee On Labor
Hooker
Congress
Donovan
Olive Harmon Faints During Poli Players Rehearsal
After a Poli Players rehearsal, Olive Harmon fainted backstage. A call to Emergency hospital found ambulances busy, Dr. H R Bennett provided aid and ordered her to the Atlantic Hotel apartment, where she recovered.
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Olive Harmon
H. R. Bennett
Miss Harmon
Atlantic Hotel
House to Probe Tobacco Trust Prosecution
Washington June 7 The House passed a resolution by Clayton to ask the attorney general for information on the proposed criminal prosecution of officers of the American Tobacco Company.
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Washington
House
Clayton
Dem
Ala
American Tobacco Company
Connecticut House Defeats Municipal Woman Suffrage Bill
In Hartford on June 7 the House rejected the municipal woman suffrage measure 168 to 49 after a heated session marked by obstacles to debate and a shouted protest from supporters. The bill’s supporters argued women meet the same educational and moral standards as men for municipal ballots, while opponents framed the issue as not timely.
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House
Senate
United Press
Hartford
State House of Representatives
State Senate
Representative Peck
Redding
Bingham
Naugatuck
Sherman
West Hartford
Dunn
Willimantic
Scott
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Hotchkiss
Range
Hutchinson
Essex
Meltzer
Bridgeport
Wreck Crushes Four as Freight Trains Collide in Norwalk
A colossal wreck near Norwalk claims four lives and injures five as two freight trains collide. Rescue teams rush to the scene from Fairfield to Bridgeport with doctors, patrols, and ambulance crews. Victims include conductor Oliver Hough and Beach, with families left grieving as wrecking crews clear debris amid rain while spectators watched.
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Fairfield
Bridgeport
Ambulance Corps
McQueeney
Wason
Bennett
Campana
McGirr
Oliver Hough
Express
Hough
Fairfielders
Walsh
Burr
Hannan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fox
Beach
Norwalk
Woodmont
Arthur E. Law
Royal Equipment Co
Law
Laurie
Mary
Anne Laurie
New Haven
Wreck Toll Reported As Bodies Are Rescued
Medical Examiner W. H. Donaldson stayed through the night as rescue teams worked at a wreck scene. The morgue of Rourke and Rourke prepared remains for shipment to respective homes while authorities continued recovery operations into the early hours.
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Rourke
W. H. Donaldson
Yacht Explodes in Stamford Harbor Injures Crew
Stamford June 7 United Press reports an auxiliary yacht Adreinne owned by Commodore 8 E Elliott exploded after ignition of 50 gallons of gasoline. Captain Edward Borgeson and William Eaton fell into the harbor while Walter Griffin was blown into the water. Firemen fought the blaze for over an hour to avert spreading fire to nearby shipping valued at $85,000. All men sustained burns and bruises. doctors were called.
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United Press
Stamford
Edward Borgeson
Adreinne
8. E. Elliott
William Eaton
Walter Griffin
Earl with 500000 a year weds Marie Coxson
London June 7 Viscount Chelssea who lately inherited the Earldom of Cadogan and 350000 a year income married today to Miss Marie Coxson in a secrecy guarded ceremony. The engagement had been a major society surprise already announced.
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Earl
Marie Coxson
United Press
London
Viscount Chelssea
Earldom of
Cadogan
Chief Mooney Declares Fire Incendiary Cause
Fire Chief Edward Mooney states incendaries caused a blaze at the J W Beach Metal Company building at Stella street, yielding about 5000 dollars in damage. The fire started near 11 PM, was spotted by A Gilmore of 126 Wakeley street, and took an hour to bring under control. roof burned away and interior badly damaged.
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Edward Mooney
J. W. Beach Metal Company
Stella Street
Mooney
A. Gilmore
Wakeley Street
Runaway Wagon Tramples Expressman at Millers Yard
In Frank Millers lumber yard this morning, expressman R F W Kuehn of 51 Cleveland avenue was knocked down and severely injured while trying to halt a runaway wagon. Ambulance reports a severely lacerated leg as he attempted to stop the double team attached to a Miller wagon.
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Frank Millers
R. FF. W. Kuehn
Cleveland Avenue
Kuehn
Miller
Wall Street Today Market Rises In Forenoon Trading
Noon trading showed clear improvement with many issues moving upward in the first half of the session. The market’s breadth widened as buyers stepped in, signaling cautious optimism amid steady advances across several sectors.
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United Press
Mrs Ferguson Custody Battle Over Maine Camp Absence
In Superior court Judge Burpee awarded custody of the 11 year old daughter to Walter Ferguson Jr while allowing visitation for the mother Mrs Emily Carstairs Ferguson who has been with a guide in the Maine woods for five weeks. The divorce suit, with co respondent the guide, was postponed due to Mrs Ferguson’s delicate health and potential need for outdoor treatment or sanatorium care in New York.
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Emily Carstairs Ferguson
Maine Woods
Superior Court
Licenses for June brides issued today
Marriage licenses issued today include Henry M Ellsworth 24 a book keeper of 818 Iranistan avenue to wed Ethel M Starr 25 of Linwood avenue Frederick Douglas 28 a toolmaker with Union Typewriter Co to wed Bessie Carroll 26 daughter of Edward and Catherine Malley Carroll Charles H Ambler 38 foreman with Crane Co to wed Anna A Smith 39 divorced of this city and Herman K Beach 29 secretary treasurer of Bridgeport Metal Goods Mfe Co to wed Bertha R Lynge of Bridgeport.
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Henry M. Ellsworth
Henry P
Mary E. Frances Epllsworth
Iranistan Avenue
Ethel M. Starr
Marilla Steele
Jesse H. Starr
Linwood Avenue
Frederick Douglas
Union Typewriter Co
George and
Millisa Matthews Douglas
Bessie Carroll
Edward and
Catherine Malley Carroll
Charles
Steamer Oxonian Fire Off Flushing Harbor
Lloyd's agent at Warden reports a large ocean liner matching the Oxonian of the Leyland line burning off Flushing. Tugs dispatched to assist. If confirmed, the vessel has no passengers and mainly cargoes cotton.
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United Press
Flushing
Holland
Lloyd’s
Warden
Oxonian
Leyland Line
New Orleans
Antwerp
Obituary: Frederick A. Mossey of Oak Street dies at 27
Frederick A Mossey a clerk in railroad offices died last evening at his home 6 Oak Street after a short illness in his 28th year He is survived by his father George B Mossey and three brothers George E Jr William H and Joseph T Mossey He was well known in the North End and had many friends.
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Frederick A. Mossey
George B
Mary A. Mossey
Oak Street
North End
George E., Jr
William H
Joseph T. Mossey
Local Socialist drives saloon ban from party members
New York reports a Socialist local moving to exclude saloon keepers and employees from party membership. A separate effort aims to reduce infant mortality in the city by better organizing infant milk stations.
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New York
Hair Brushes Offered At 1 2 Price By Store
A past sale of solid back hair brushes with blanched bristles drew hundreds of pleased buyers. A new lot from the makers arrives with regular 1 value set at 1 2. Backs include Ebonized Fox or Satinwood. Each purchase includes a free clothes brush.
Khaki Boys Suits Promised For Summer Wear
Khaki suits for boys offer tough finish and resilience for summer use. Howland suits are firmly stitched and near indestructible with regulation olive shade options, including Norfolk and double-breasted styles in sizes 6 to 17, priced at $2 and $3 from the front basement.
Rand McNally Imperial Atlas for the Times
The New Atlas announces Rand McNallys Imperial Atlas now available. It promises authentic maps of all countries and special US maps with official population figures from the latest census. Offered at 1.25 dollars, at the book shop on the main floor rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Hudson River Valley
Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
Rand MecNally
United States
Bath Rugs That Will Wash and Last
Serviceable bathroom rugs resist water and wash without damage. They are soft, durable, and stylish in blue, green, and tan. Available in sizes 18 by 36 through 36 by 72 inches with prices from $2.24 to $4.30, displayed on the third floor.
Pretty curtains for little ones in muslin patterns
The ad offers simple dainty curtains for children made of muslin with edged inserting and tasteful ace. Several patterns are advertised as dainty and attractive, with a quantity priced not less than 75 cents per pair.
Weddings Tie Busy Morning At Local Churches
Rev James T McDonald joins Elizabeth Johnson and John J Coffey in marriage at parish mass with attendant Florence Connor. The Coffeys plan a two week Berkshire honeymoon and home at 51 Seymour Street. Coffey, a machine foreman, is active in local baseball. Then Catherine Strickfus and William A Cooney wed at St Charles with reception on Pem broke Street. The couple to reside at 104 Parallel Street after July 1. Winifred Kelly and Daniel Cavanaugh wed at Sacred Heart church in a 7 o clock mass.
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James T. McDonald
St. Mary's Church
Elizabeth Johnson
John Murray Johnson
J. Murray Johnson
John J. Coffey
Catherine Cotter
Edward Coffey
Seaview Avenue
Florence Connor
Park Avenue
Thomas Toomey
Orchard Street
East Bridgeport
St. Joseph
James V. Hussion
St. Charles Church
Catherine Frances
Joseph Strickfus
Pembroke Street
William A. Cooney
Margaret Cooney
Frank Street
Christina Strickfus
Michael £. Cooney
Hiateh
Penbroke Street
Parallel Street
The
Star Shirt Co
Sacred Heart
T. Sweeney
Winifred Kelly
Daniel Cavanaugs
Near Century Mark Woman Passes Away
Winsted June 7 Mrs Ermmatling L Kellogg of New Hartford died within 50 days of turning 100 Her mother lived to 191 years The funeral is set for Friday on the anniversary of her mother's birth
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United Press
Ermmatling L. Kellogg
New Hartford
Nother
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Alderman Jackson
St. Michael's Cemetery
Bert
Catherine
Maurice Herbert
August G. Baker
Saeview Avenue
St., Charles Church
Finn
John J Fffin
East Main Street
St Mary's Church
Winsted
Conn
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Boston
JAS. Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist Stratfield Bldg
Pneumatic Est
Pollahing Toola Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Tobacco Trust
Wall Street
Telegraphic News
Jennie Hamilton
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
New Atlas
Howland Dry Goods CO
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