Note to Germany drafted after cabinet silent on contents
Washington June 8 after two hours of cabinet discussion the note to Germany was finalized and will likely go to Berlin tomorrow. The cabinet uniformly refused to discuss its contents while emphasizing it preserves the United States principle that unarmed merchant ship crews must be transferred to safety before any prize is destroyed.
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Berlin
Washington
Germany
Tumulty
Presdent Nesmony
United States
van Ghell Geldemeester
Gsideneester
Bryan
State Department
Lansing
Cedarhurst
Taft to Attend East Lyme Meeting of Colonial Dames
Architect Warren R. Briggs will travel to East Lyme tomorrow for the inaugural session of the Associated Board of the Colonial Dames of America. Former President Taft will deliver an address at the meeting in the historic Thomas House, a noted structure on the grounds.
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Warren R. Briggs
East Lyme
Associated Board of
Colonial Dames Oferica
Taft
Ich
Thomas ‘Oass
Williams Tries To End Life In Jail During Murder Trial
Isaac N Williams of this city, on trial in Litchfield county for murdering County Commissioner Hubert Case of Barkhamsted last November, attempted death by his own action in his jail cell by cutting his wrists with glass. He survived, later appeared in court as the trial resumed, and witnesses testified about prior events and letters.
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Isaac N.“Williams
Litchfield County
Hubert Case
Barkhamsted
Williams
Todd
Williamis
Broadstreet
West End
Roe
Eextiees
Joseph Carroll
Winsted
M. S. Todd
Harry Roe
Willams
Naval officer referenced as source of advance dope in Annapolis frauds
Rear Admiral William Fullam, superintendent of the Naval Academy, testified that Midshipman James E Moss drove the irregularities scandal linked to the last exam. Moss’s defense cited support from two senators and a representative. Fullam said such influence would undermine discipline if allowed. He also noted Moss claimed papers from an anonymous source were sent via officers, including Surgeon McDowell. Secretary Daniels refused to release midshipmen from arrest during the inquiry, citing precedent and ensuring access to counsel.
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NAVAL
Annapolis
Annapoli
Wiliam Fullam
Naval Academy
Naval Court of Inquiry
Daniels
James E. Moss
Moss
United States
Congress
Robert Moss
Admiral Pullam
McDowell
Washington
Daniel
Fullam
Academy
Youth Who Shot Father Held For Court
Norwalk youth Lewis B. Katona, 19, was found by Coroner John J. Phelan to have committed a criminal act by shooting his father Frank Katona to death two weeks ago. Katona contends self defense to frighten his father and induce release of a hold, while authorities defer judgment to the courts. He is jailed in Bridgeport and will be arraigned in Norwalk town court on a murder charge.
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Lewis B. Katona
Norwalk
Frank Katona
John J. Phelan
Young Katona
Katona
Elan
Homer 8. Cummings
Stamford
Fairfield County
Bridgeport
Phelan
Idaad
Panda
Frank J. Hajdy
John Riske
Arer
Reappointment of Coroner Phelan by Judges in Hartford
Attorney John J. Phelan of the city was reappointed coroner for Fairfield county for a three year term at the annual judges’ meeting in Hartford. The session also named Samuel A. Davis as assistant clerk in Danbury and C. Wesley Winslow as assistant clerk in Litchfield county. It lists judge allotments and upcoming terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Phelan
Fairfield County
Superior Court
Hartford
Phelan
Clifford B. Wilson
Samuel A. Davis
Danbury
John R. Booth
C. Wesley Winslow
Litchfield County
Wheaton F. Dowd
Dwight C. Kilbourn
BEC
Wants Freedom From Man Who Hops Freights
Bertha Jahreis Rawling seeks divorce from Reuben Roger Rawling citing his habit of hopping freight trains and heavy drinking. She feared for his safety and described his behavior as unstable and spent with saloon visits. The case, filed in Superior Court, recalls a marriage from August 31, 1910, with the trial ongoing at press hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Jahreis Rawling
Spruce Street
Mayor Donnelly to Speak on Commission Form of Government
Bridgeport Businessmen’s Association welcomes Mayor Frederick W. Donnelly of Trenton to address at Hotel Stratford on the commission form of government. Dinner at 6:30, vaudeville, speeches, and an illuminating talk follow. Open to all Bridgeport residents with seating at 8. No charge.
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Bridgeport
Business Men’s Association
Frederick W. Donnelly
Trenton
United States
Charles F. Greens
Donnelly
King Constantine Reported Better at Athens Bulletin
Washington June 8 The improvement in King Constantine’s condition was reported by the Greek legation in a bulletin dated 6 o'clock last night in Athens The King was said to be able to take liquid nourishment the vomiting noted in yesterday’s bulletins had ceased and he had taken considerable liquid food
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Washington
Constantine
Athens
Divorced Wife Kisses Ex-Husband At Court Decree
Rebecca Dale Martin weeps as Judge Shumway grants divorce to Mrs. Martin from Dr. Robert D. Martin. The ceremony ends with a tender kiss between the ex-spouse, while alimony is set at 2250 dollars with staged payments. Evidence cites cruelty and infidelity. Anna Lenox named as a servant in Dr. Martins household.
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Robert Douglas Martin
Rebecca Dale Martin
Veterinary
Prospect Beach
West Haven
Dr. Martin
Nve
Washington Park M
Promoter Gone Prompting Police Hunt for E L Squire
Police seek Ernest Squire once operating in Bridgeport after he advertised loans and crowded offices in the Security building. He emptied a local trust account of over $2,000 and disappeared after promising quick wealth, with connections to the Connecticut Audit and Registration Company and Circulations implying unit-backed schemes.
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Connecticut Audit & Registration Company
Ernest &. Squire
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Squire
Mexico
Texas
Gilbert
Bridgeport
Wallingford
Connecticut Audit Company
United States Audit & Registration Co
Wilminston
Del
Teachers Plan Legal Steps Over Grading Disputes
Bridgeport teachers to file grievances with attorney J B Klein this week after detailing cases at a meeting. Committee notes will form the basis for legal action amid claims of clerical errors in marks and alleged board member courtesy incidents. Contracts discussed. many teachers may sign before June 14 though warned contracts are not binding.
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J. B. Klein
Bridgeport Teachers’ Association
Klein
Board of Education
Seventeen Lost As Belgian Steamer Is Torpedoed
Berlin reports the Belgian steamer Menapier, 1425 net tons, 284 feet, built 1908 in Sunderland and owned by Antwerp, was sunk near North Foreland, Kent by a German torpedo. Six survivors landed at Margate. captain, wife and daughter, first mate, pilot, and twelve crew perished. Additional Norwegian ships Trudvang Superb and Glitterland also sunk by submarines near Milford Haven and off St Ann's Head. Trudvang's papers seized. patrol boat engaged the submarine. casualties include 15 from Trudvang crew.
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London
Menapier
North Foreland
Imate
Margate
Sunderland
Antwerp
Kent County
North Sea
Trudvang
Superb
Glitterland
Bergen
Submarin
St. Ann's Head
Milford Haven
Gissgow
Buenos Ayres
Queenstown
Balkan nations to be out of the war report says
Berlin dispatch via Cologne Gazette says Bulgaria and Romania may stay out as the entente proposals are rejected or deemed unsatisfactory. Romania has refused a first offer, and Bulgaria appears aligned with Romania while likely to reject or delay joining the Allies further.
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Balkan
Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Bulgaria
Balkans
Rumania
Great Britain
France
Russia
Rummana
French Army Opens Broad Offensive Across Front
French forces press from Arras north to La Bassée and along the Aisne to the British line. In the Arras region the advance extends while German defenses, including the labyrinth works, resist stubbornly. French prisoners numbered in the hundreds at Hebertine and Soissons with ongoing heavy fighting and high German losses reported.
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London
Serrie
Arras
Aisne
Gree
la Basses
Oveate
Trymtyith
Weather Forecast Shows Fair Cool Nights Ahead
A weather forecast notes fair and cooler conditions tonight and for Wednesday. Moderate westerly winds accompany present conditions, with no precipitation expected and temperatures trending lower overnight.
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President
Litchfield
Williams and Roe
Warner
Beyis
Bridgeporter
Isaac N. Wouliams
Shumway
Dan
Singer
Martin
E.L. Squire
Mer
Balkan States
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