Submarine Officers School Planned at New London
Secretary Daniels announces a new naval submarine officers school to be based in New London Connecticut with the first class to report on July 1. Simon Lake endorses the plan saying it will improve efficiency and maintenance as submarines grow more complex and require specialized study beyond West Point and Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Daniels
Navy Department
New London
Conn
Simon Lake
West
Point
Annapolis
Leke
Emmet Club Honors Lieut John OConnell
Emmet club members toasted Lieut John OConnell honored for advancing from sergeant to lieutenant in the police department at a banquet after the group’s meeting. John Cullinga Sr presented the gold watch and spoke of his esteem with many club members contributing to toasts and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
Leutenant
Police
John O’connell
John Cullinga
Omas. O'Brien
T. J. Murphy
John A. Hurley
Stephen J. Meaney
William P. Carr
Finton P. Dunn
John J. O'Neill
William Maher
Harry Lyon
Captain Kiley
Andrew Creagh
Daniel J. O'Connor
J. H. McMurray
Frederick C. Mullins
John D. Cashin
Daniel O'Neil
John J. Broderica
John Farrell
Martin Blote
Patrick McCarthy
J. Daly
John Dooley
Thomas Burke
Timothy Cashin
Frederick Corbally
Patrick Kelleher
John J. Toohey
New York
Koon Kabaret TM Sways Universalist Church Audience
The Koon Kabarett, a rollicking instrel show with humorous lines, drew applause last night at the Universalist church on Fairfield Avenue under the church Brotherhood. The burlesqued piece included many song numbers offered in an able manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koon Kabarett
Universalist Church
Fairfield Avenue
Church Brotherhood
Annual Meeting of Judges Assigns Court Session Dates
The annual meeting of judges set the 1916 1917 court year dates with most judges present except Judge Williams. Allocations include Gager Bridgeport October 1916 Reed Danbury March 1917 and other sessions in Bridgeport Danbury and Winchester. Also lists July August chambers access and appointments for clerks jurors messengers state attorneys stenographers coroners and health officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Superior Court
William H. Williams
Gager
Bridgeport
Reed
Danbury
Curtis
Bennett
Litchfield
Burpee
Greene
Tuttle
Webb
New Milford
Winsted
Winchester
Civyil
H. J
Fairfield County
William T. Haviland
Fred W. Tracy
Michael J. Flanagan
John R. Booth
Willey G. Smith
Atorneys
Homer
S. Cummings
Litchfield County
Donald T. Warner
George S. Hawley
Leonard W. Cogswell
Samuel A. Herman
George EK. Hill
William H. Bierce
Aid Society to Meet at German Reformed Church
The Ladies Aid society of the German Reformed church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors on Chapel Street. Members and friends are warmly invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
German Reformed Church
Chapel Street
William MacKenzie
Kossuth Street
MacGivney
David McCann
No Wanderlust for Workers in Bridgeport This Year
Bridgeport saw emigration of its machinists shrink this year, says George J. Bowen, business agent of the International Association of Machinists. A few found work with the International Motor Co. of New Jersey, while others joined agents for Canada and Gould Eberhard Co. near Newark. Some went to England, but wages were low there.
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Bridgeport
George J. Bowen
International Association of Machinists
International Motor Co
New Jersey
Mystery of Quicksand Explained by Sea Sand Forces
Washington Star notes that quicksand results from wet shore sands giving way under load due to soft subsurface clay or mud, possibly gas entrapment, with atmospheric pressure aiding immersion. It cites Goodwin sands as a historic danger where ships founder, though steam era reduced losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Nenetheless
Goodwin Sands
Gov Ortiz Arrested for Alleged Treasury Robbery Attempt
Manila reports Gov Ortiz of Union Province arrested on charges of instigating and attempting to loot the provincial treasury. A treasury guard was killed during the attempted robbery before authorities halted the crime. Separately, 3000 Berwick car department piece workers at American Car and Foundry Co. received a 25 percent wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Gov. Ortiz
Union Province
American Car & Foundry Co
Berwick
Colonel Roosevelt Hails Kitchener Great Deeds After Death
Colonel Roosevelt praised Lord Kitchener for the Sudan conquest and administration with Wingate, saying it freed natives from slaughter and disease, established peace and schools, and mirrored the benefits seen in the Philippines under American aid. He warned against civilized nations tearing each other apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soudan
Lord Kitchener
General Wingate
Philippine Islands
Kitchener
Wingate
Admiral Dewey
Taft
Luke Wright
Smith
Forbes
Leonard Wood
Bell
Funston
Barry
Philippines
India
Egypt
Mourning Period For Kitchener Ordered By King
London reports the king orders one week of mourning for Field Marshal Lord Kitchener who died on a mission to Russia. Officers wear crepe on left arm. flags at half mast as nations send condolences while war work continues. Rome confirms Italian grief and sends condolences to King George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
War Office
Dominions
South Africa
Botha
Great Britain
England
Earl Kitchener
Hampshire
Flags on Automobiles for Flag Day Urged by Society
The executive committee of the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution urges every automobile display the American flag on Flag Day June 14. The recommendation argues nationwide observance will enhance public interest in Flag Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Peace hopes rise as Republican and Progressive converge in Chicago
In Chicago on June 7 the Republican and Progressive conventions opened within an hour of each other amid growing hopes for harmony. Leaders said peace talks, led by Senator Borah and Progressive George W. Perkins, could yield a plan to reduce friction and avoid dual nominations as delegates begin roll calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coliseum
Auditorium
William E. Borah
Idaho
California
Washington
Oregon
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Wilson
Senator Borah
George W. Perkins
New York
Parlor meeting and showers mark Stratford social season
A Stratford W C T U parlor meeting is set for 3 pm Thursday at Mrs. Jerome’s home 608 Stratford avenue with a special speaking and music program. Miss Mary Fenton of 185 Benham avenue is guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower for her June 21 wedding to Warren J Forrest of Reading Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford W. C. T. U
Mary, Fenton
Benham Avenue
Kathleen Daly
Park Avenue
Fenton
Warren J. Forrest
Reading
Mary Fenton
B. A. Lester
Rose Sullivan
Nell Sullivan
Rebecca Barnes
Mary Hanley
Marion McCarthy
Lulu Barnes
May Shane
Genevieve Neevils
Margaret Cummins
Lillian Farrell
Mary Coleman
Maybel Finlayson
Francis Walsh
Bertha Kesserli
Blanche Corbitt
Lila Walsh
May Hickey
Mildred Neary
Margaret Daly
Elizabeth Roche
Julia Fenton
John Doyle
Thomas Fenton
Thomas Herlihy
John Hope
Frank Cassidy
Carnival Draws Big Crowds at Sixth District Rally
Large crowds gather on Federal Street for the Sixth District Republican club carnival. Amusements include a Ferris wheel The Whip and carousels. The motordrome draws thrill seekers as performers dazzle both young and old with feats. Concessions keep crowds fed and cheerful.
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Federal Street
Sixth District Republican Club
Newtown News Notes Include Deaths and School Hiring
Long section from Newtown reports a 66 year old resident Miss Kate Tomlin dies after grip and complications. Funeral from Trinity church Thursday. Professor Hickson named high school principal. Miss Irene Warren vacancy remains. Local residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. Candee and Edward Merrill, are noted. Michael J. Collins dies suddenly in Washington Avenue. heart disease listed as cause. Other items: deed transfers, gasoline lamp program, fashion smocks, gasoline price scrutiny, political commentary, and the Favorite Sons at Chicago with travel details.
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Newtown
Kate Tomlin
Main Street
Trinity Church
L. B. Cavanaugh
New York
Eleanor Cavanaugh
New York Public Library
Hickson
Columbia College
Irene Warren
Thomas Wright
Sheehan
Mount Pleasant Road
Wright
Charles W. Peck
Roosevelt Hospital
Margaret Lester
John H. Candee
Frederick B. Candee
Edward Merrill
Easton
Michael J. Collins
John Riordan
Washington Avenue
Mr. Collins
Riordan
Kiernan
E. W. Troy
Danbury
Collins
Sherman Croffuth
Mary Egan
Charles G. Peck
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Daniels
Hearty
Emmet Club
Lieut
AID Society
Sterling Ale
Dubtless
Sterling
Lauds
Rome
Marshal Kitchener
Cardona
George
Brutne
Westminster
Colonel
Lodge
Perkins
the Electric Shop
COR. Broad and Cannon
THE
Unites Illemenating CO
Congress
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