Huerta Relents On Blockade Nearing Peace Efforts
Reports say General Huerta has recalled his blockade order as mediators press for a peaceful settlement. Wilson intends to keep Tampico open to world commerce and U S ships under Rear Admiral Mayo ready to enforce it. The Antilla cargo of arms for the constitutionalists remains in question as officials assess potential pressure and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
United States
Miagara Irene
Huerta
Mexico City
Niagara Falls
Antila
Wilson
Pampico
Americas
Mayo
Antilla
Puerto Mexico
Huerta's Act Prevents Halt of Peace Parley
Pails Ont June 3 Me eral Huerta came to the regene res the order which he had is sued a blockade at Tampico a circumstance that had imperilled media men and produced the gravest apprehension since the conference began. blockade incident has been adjusted was the aim of Justice Lamar as the delegates entered their conference with the mediators. The ministers say they had taken one notes with reference to the movements of the Cuban ship Antilla car time arms for the constitutionalists at Tampico the incident which progs it up the question of a blockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeral Huérta
Regene
Res
Tampico
Justice Lamar
Antilla
Police Motorcycle Squad Begins Duty in Bridgeport
Bridgeport police motorcycle squad starts duty as the season opens with plans for box pulls and a possible night shift rearrangement. Garrity resigns to Bridgeport duties including Beardsley Park and St. Vincent's areas. Liggins to patrol Brooklawn and Mountain Grove cemetery zones. Gorgas to End area. Hoffman to Mast Side. Burns to Seaside Park and streets. Brock, an American aviator, faces a London trial for a cash prize of 1090 dollars and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Comemiasion
Poliicemen lAigents
Garrity
Systed
Beardsley Perk
St. Vincent's Hospital
Liggins
Brooklawn
Mountain Grate Cemetery
Gorgas
Po- Hoffman
Burns
Seaside Park
W. J Brock
London
Equal Taxation for All Property Appraisal Demand
Accurate appraisal of all property and taxation for all. Every act of Huerta to be declared null and void. Mexico's foreign liabilities guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huerta
Mexico
Motorist disputes car speed claim in New Haven court
CG F Pierse an undertaker from 2007 Avenue New Haven appeared before Judge Coughlin in a Moote court session on charges involving speeding and muffler issues. Henry Carsten and Gustav Beyer of 488 Dixwell Avenue were fined for driving speeds of 30 and eight miles per hour respectively. Several drivers including Benjamin Lufkins and William Penn Houston faced fines for speeding on Connecticut Avenue. Herber E Crabbe’s speeding charges were continued to June 9, with Motorcycle Hoffman issuing all summonses. Justin I McAviney failed to appear for muffler and license charges. he will be notified by letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. F. Pierse
Avenue
New Haven
Coughlin
Moote
Fenton
Henry Carstesen
Gustav Beyer
Dixwell Avenue
New Ven
Stratford Avenue
East Main Street
Mayer
Hoffman
Justin I. McAviney
Columbus Avenue
DeLaney
Benjamin Lufkins
West 33Rd Street
New York
Connecticut Avenue
Herbert E. Crabbe
Park Street
William Penn Houston
W. E. Hale
East 29Th Street
Bridgeport
Laborer dies after 10 foot fall in Main Street building
Aartfora June 8 Sam Carnardo a laborer fell ten feet in a Main Street building and was killed instantly. He leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aartfora
Sam Carnardo
Bicyclist Escapes Harm After Collision With Investigator Morrissey
Leonardo Gardella of 21 Reilly street was riding with a companion on Beach street when he collided head on with a city vehicle driven by Investigator Morrissey of the charities department at Beath street and Barnum avenue. Gardella was taken to Bridgeport hospital under observation with only shock and shaking reported. Morrissey was not blamed for the crash. A separate note says Edward Welch, former inmate of Morris Plains asylum, is under observation at Lakeview pending inquiry into his past after being recognized by John Slyman of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo Gardella
Reilly Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Morrissey
Charities Department
Beath Street
Barnum Avenue
Lakeview
Gardella
Beach Street
Edward Welch
Morris Plains
N. J
Welch
Bridgeport Christian Union
John Slyman
New York
New Jersey
Lyman
Police and Charities
Twelve Seamen Medals of Honor Seizure at Vera Cruz
Washington June 3 Rear Admiral Fletcher has recommended the Navy Department award medals of honor and a gratuity for extraordinary heroism to enlisted men at Vera Cruz Nickerson Henry Nehemiah boatswain's mate Utah Wheeling West Virginia in service seven years Desomer Abraham chief turret Milwaukee Wisconsin in service thirteen years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fletcher
Navy Department
Vera Cruz
Nickerson
Henry Nehemiah
U. S. S. Utah
Wheeling
W. Va
Desomer
Abraham
Utah
Milwaukee
Wis
Bridgeporters on Slate for State Bankers Offices
Bridgeport bankers dominate the slate for state bankers offices as the Connecticut State Bankers Association meets in New London with N D Pringle presiding due to Brothwell's absence from a death in his family. Local banks list officers including F W Hall, F N Benham, L B Powe, and A W Tremain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando B. Brothwell
First National Bank
Connecticut State Barrkora’ Association
New London
N. D. Pringe
Daniélson
Brothwell
First Bridgeport National Bank
F. W. Hall
F. N. Benham
Connecticut National Bank
L. B. Powe
American Bank and Trust ‘Co
A. W. Tremain
Connecticut State Bankers’ Association
New York State
Bridgeport
New Haven Accepts Bay State Plan for Boston & Maine Split
Boston reports the directors of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad have acquiesced to Governor Walsh's plan to separate the Boston and Maine Railroad from the New Haven system. Chairman Howard Dillctt told a legislative railways committee that sale to a trustees board of Boston & Maine stock is sought to avoid further dispute with the Justice Department and to protect 60,000 stockholders and 90,000 employees and regional welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Walsh
Boston& Maine Railroad
New Haven
Howard Dillctt
New Haven Company
Legislative Committee On Railroads
Elliott
Boston & Maine
Department of Justice
Department
New England
Injury to Briton Changes Polo Date
The first game of the international polo cup series was postponed to next Saturday at 4 p.m. due to an injury to Captain Leslie Cheaper of the English team. Edward C. Welsh of 583 Brooks Street, recently operated on for appendicitis, has recovered well. County Health Officer George E. Hill sought action against Dr. Arthur G. Jones for practicing dentistry without full certification. a three week continuance was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
L. I
Leslie Cheaper
George E. Hill
Arthur G. Jones
Main Street
Hill
Jacob ”, Klein
Missing Middlesex banker a mystery to family and police
Frank C. Johnson bond salesman for Middlesex Banking Co. vanishes after visiting New Haven and Middletown. family, Rev George M Brown and George Barton search for clues. Johnson, 58, a long time Middlesex agent, last seen Thursday in a dark suit. he is described as tall, with blue eyes and brown mustache. Family suspends routines. courtship of a large bonding deal cited but not proven. Authorities pursue all leads as Barton and church members aid inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Johnson
Middlesex Banking Company
Laurel Avenue
Meigs
George W. Barton
Middletown
Conn
Johnson
Barton
New Haven
George M. Brown
Middlesex, Conn
Arrose
Jetpas
Byrd
Sanford
Middlesex Company
Bernard Setzer
Twin ‘Lakes
Mr. Setzer
First Methodist Church
Jerusalem
R. A
Chester
Locomobile Company
Kenneth
University of Pennsylvania
Polish Falcons Parade Marks Polish Peoples Day in Bridgeport
Polish residents filled Bridgeport to celebrate Polish Peoples Day the tenth anniversary of the Polish Falcons. About 1,500 took part in the parade with Kosciuszko guards White Eagles and Sobieski societies represented. Delegations from Meriden Derby and other cities attended. Charles Krolikowski led as marshal. Prof Siemiracki of Chicago spoke on Poland including its military schools funded privately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Polish Falcons
Polish National ‘Kosciusko Guards
White Eagles Association
Polish Alliance Society
No. 315
So-bieski Society
Mickiewicz Society
Meriden
Derby
Union City
Stamford
Hartford
Waterbury
Manchester
Charles Krolikowski
Sokol Hall
Siemiracki
Chicago
Poland
Consul Silliman Held in Saltillo Jail Three Weeks
Norfolk witnesses recount Consul John R. Silliman's ordeal after he was seized in Saltillo on April 21, jailed in a vermin infested cell for twenty one days. He endured dark rooms, no food for a day, and lack of a mattress as Huerta officials labeled him a spy during the Vera Cruz crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
John R. Silliman
Huerta
Saltillo
Federal Military
Mayor Urges Six New Schools At Once
Mayor Wilson plans a school board meeting push for six new eight room school houses funded by savings from a recent bond issue and a one mill tax. He criticizes board methods and seeks specific corrective actions while proposing sites near several existing schools and ordering demolition of the old Grand Street building to start new construction using plans from the Lincoln school addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Dilagree Ee Geanttees
Bostwick Avenue
Shelton
North End
Columbus
North Washington Avenue
Commercial Street
West Liberty Street
Prospect Street
Grand Street
American woman militant jailed in London crowd disturbance
Mrs May Fousten, an American suffragist arrested after a disturbance at the Brampton oratory, was arraigned at Westminster police court. She refused bond, choosing fourteen days in Holloway and a hunger strike. Her husband Oscar Fousten attended, described her as a suffragette, and she shouted Votes for Women. A separate note reports Harry Meyers injuring his wrist while working on a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
May Fousten
Brampton Oratory
Westminster Police Court
Holloway
Oscar Fousten
Connecticut Episcopalians Meet in Bridgeport Convention
Prominent Connecticut clergymen attend the state diocesan convention in Bridgeport with a major focus on electing a suffragan bishop. Key figures include bishops Brewster and Mitchell plus candidates Campion Acheson and Arthur Moulton. activities span lectures, workshops, banquets, and a Stratfield Hotel supper for hundreds of clergy and lay leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Bridgeport
St. John’s Church
Chauncey B. Brewster
St. Luke’s
Anthony Mitchell
Aberdeen
Orkney
Eb, Campion Acheson
Middletown
Arthur Moulton
Lawrence
Mass
Stratfield Hotel
Samuel Dd
Berkeley Divinity Or
John N. Lewis, Jr
Waterfury
Chas. M. Addisons
Stamford
William A. Woodford
Seymour
Pardes
Naugatuck
Franklin Miller
Hartford
St. John's Parish
General Board of Religious Education
Lester Bradner
Chas. Boyd
Philip
Irwin
Pomfret
Floyd & Kenyon
The
Knights of Washington
L. B. Howell
Norwalk
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Commission On Young Men
C. C. Linsley
Torrington
St. Luke
G. W. Davenport
N. E
Coroner Finds Carl Siemon Guilty in De Martino Death
Coroner John J. Phelan concludes Carl Siemon committed a criminal act connected to the death of Stamford resident John De Martino. The case at Grove Street and Fairfield Avenue occurred on a night in October. The exhaustive finding, reported on page 4, reviews evidence and police involvement while noting prior inquiries by a former mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phelan
Carl Siemon
John de Martino
Stamford
Grove Street
Fairfield Avenue
Siemon
Teka Wndine
Agees
George S
Beata
Alexander Deey
Moka
Beial
Mulvihill to resign from Fairfield County Democratic committee
Fairfield County Democrats meet at Attorney Wilmam W Bent’s office to consider dismissing County Commissioner Mulvihill from the committee and as president. Mulvihill resigns due to county duties preventing needed attention. The committee will elect a new president and a Mulvihill successor. L. J. Gill was elected a member and Jay chosen chairman of the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County Democratic Committee
Wil
Deni Mulvinin
Ite
Mulihill
Mulvihill
L._J. Gill
Jay
Fire damages Golden Hill dwelling house
A fire at 179 Golden Hill street damaged the dwelling occupied by Zithmer Bros and Gorge Bradford. Damage estimated between 50 and 200 dollars. Cause listed as unknown with the fire starting in the attic. firefighters chopped holes through the roof and remained on the scene into the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Hill Street
Zithmer Bros
Gorge Bradford
Harmony Lodge Gives Funds To Charity
Harmony lodge No. Til I O Bimms Brith presented checks to Ladies Hebrew Charitable Society Hebrew Children's Aid Society and Ladies Hebrew Aid Society for proceeds of a recent charity ball at the Casino. The lodge noted plans aiding a day nursery and thanked donors and organizers. Duncan MacMillan, a foreman in electrification of the New Haven road, died at Bridgeport hospital after a week of illness. He was 46, widower with two children, born in Nova Scotia and formerly lived in Bridgeport. Daniel T Shields, 40, longtime Blue Ribbon & Carriage Co. employee, died in New York City after travel home via Astoria City and Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Lodge
No. Til
I. O. Bimms Brith
Isaac Moss
Abe I. Kline
Charles H. Shapiro
State Board of Deputies
Ladies’ Hebrew Charitable Society
Hebrew Children's Aid Society
Ladies’ Hebrew Aid Society
Moss
Duncan Macmillan
New Haven Road
Bridgeport Hospital
New York
Boson
Nova Scotia
Bridgeport
Fairfield Ave
Nne
Daniel T. Shields
Blue Ribbon & Carriage Co
Sisters
Hestie City
Penn
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Bay State
Edward C. Welsh
Brooks Street
Welso
Winchester Repeating Arms Co
Bullard Machine’ Co
Frank Johnson
Falcons
Consul Silliman
Harry Meyers
Frank Street
Demartino
Police Board
Episcopalians OF State
Anthony T. Gesner
Berkley Divinity School
Henry EB. Rees
Trinity Church
artHford
Co. Chauncey Linsley
Warren Winslow
Department of Church and Rural Work
Board of Home Missions
Otis H. Moore
Methodist Episcopal Church
North Canton
Goodson
Church Mission House
St. Mary’s Hall
Shanghai
John A. Ely
Trinity Parish House
Schuyler Merritt
Social Service
W. Stanley Emery
Sasino
President Hill
Killine
Golden Hill
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