Russians capture big fort as Austrian lines crumble near Lutsk
London dispatch reports Austrians evacuating Lutsk in Volhynia after several brigades reportedly captured. French admit loss of Fort Vaux near Verdun after seven days of bombardment. garrison destroyed the fort in ruins but French still hold nearby trenches.
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Fort Vaux
London
Lutsk
Volhynian Triangle
Rome
Volhynia
Paris
Verdun
War Office
Troops in China Ready to Move on Peking
London dispatch says United States troops at Tien-Tsing ordered to hold readiness to move on Peking. French have sent a strong native force from Annam. A Li Yuan Huang guard delegation pledges loyalty to the new president. In Washington, several hundred men of the 7th Infantry under Col. Hale and a 330-man marine legation guard form the American force in China. Col. Hale could move any part of this force to Peking in an emergency. Yuan Shikai’s death noted.
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London
Tien-Tsing
China
United States
Peking
Annam
Li-Yuan Huang
Washington
7Th Infantry
Hale
Tien Tsin
Legation
War Department
Yuan Shi Kai
Staté Department
King
Weather Outlook for Westheroons Tonight and Friday
The forecast indicates unsettled conditions in Westheroons with rain chances increasing tonight and again on Friday. Temperatures will remain mild with variable winds, and travelers should prepare for brief showers across coastal and inland areas.
Stricken fiancé weds as operation is decided
Miss Sarah Rockwell, once of this city, married Ralph William Young in New Haven while he lay critically ill in bed. An arm infection from a college football injury led to an immediate operation in Worcester, Mass. The couple married with only family present before the groom was taken there for surgery. he remains in serious condition. Mrs Young is a Bridgeport High School class of 1912 alumna.
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Ralph William Young
Sarah Rockwell
New Haven
Rockwell
Mr. Young
Worcester
Mass
Young
Bridgeport High School
R. T. Rockwell
Nas Bean
Manefield Street
City
Bridgeport Seeks Ten Thousand Housing Units Now
Bridgeport faces an urgent drive for about 10,000 houses to meet booming industrial demand. George E. Crawford, president of the Chamber of Commerce, says the city has its greatest opportunity, with manufacturing interests ready to help. A housing committee led by H. H. DeLoss will study funding and methods, aiming to stimulate construction of workmen housing whether by individuals, corporations, or public/private interests.
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Bridgeport
George E. Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Committee
H. H. DeLoss
Housing” Committee
Crawford
New York
Loaded Oil Tank In Danger When Engine Backfires
A backfire at a Standard Oil Co. tank car ignited grease and oil in the West End tank yard at noon. Fire spread to a fence but was put out by workmen with hand chemicals and firemen found no further danger. Damage estimated at $50. A separate brief blaze at Warner Brothers’ Lafayette Street factory at 3:30 a.m. was minor. sprinklers and company firemen contained it.
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Standard Oil Co
West End
Box 144
Warner Brothers
Lafayette Street
Detective Stops Train To Catch Runaway Girls
Detective James Dooley halted an 8:15 train to locate two 18 year old girls, Jennie Barnick and Susie Gabor, aboard. The pair, headed to Haverstraw, N Y, were found in a coach and taken to police headquarters. Susie had stolen $20 and later $14.40, claiming only a desire to visit relatives.
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James Dooley
Jennie Barnick
Church Street
Susie Gabor
Pembroke Street
Jennie
Susie
Haverstraw
N. Y
Bridgeport
Wet pavement injures 14 year old cyclist in city crash
Herbert Soderholm aged 14 of 3 Seeley street was seriously injured when his bicycle skidded on wet Washington avenue. He suffered brain concussion scalp lacerations and body contusions and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Edward W. Houston of 50 Jewett avenue drove a milk truck at about 10 miles an hour and after Soderholm began to pass, Houston attempted to avoid the cyclist. The truck skidded struck the bicycle and knocked Soderholm from his seat. He was picked up bleeding and the ambulance corps took him to the emergency hospital. Houston spoke with police and was not held.
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Herbert Soderholm
Seeley Street
Washington Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Edward W. Houston
Jewett Avenue
Soderholm
Submarine L-4 Floated by Tide at Great Salt Pond
The L-4 submarine grounded on the south side of the inlet to Great Salt Pond was lifted by a rising tide with naval tender help and believed undamaged. It later anchored in the pond. Barnum and Bailey's circus arrives tomorrow at Fairfield avenue grounds with direct streetcar access. The parade starts at 10 am marching via State, Main, Bull's Head, Washington, Park, to Fairfield to the grounds, rain or shine. Afternoon show at 2:15 pm and evening show at 8 pm.
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Block Island
R. L
Great Salt Pond
Barnum and Bailey’s Circus
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
Main Street
Washington Avenue
Park Avenue
Roosevelt Heading for Chicago If Old Guard Stands
Oyster Bay June 8 Colonel Roosevelt said he would attend the Republican convention in Chicago if it desires him to address it. He answered an invitation from Senator William B Jackson of Maryland promising to go if the convention nominates a candidate who would keep the party true to its progressive aims and national responsibilities.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Chicago
William B. Jackson
Maryland
Victor Murdock
Progressive National Committee
Justice Hughes
Gardner
Massachusetts
Col. Roosevelt
Col
Jackson
Johnson
Hilles
Stimson
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
Harding
GOP sub committee rejects plank for woman suffrage
Chicago June 8 a GOP sub committee vote five to four rejects a proposed plank for woman suffrage. The full committee will consider the issue today with supporters Borah Sutherland Fall and Maddefi among those voting yes. Opposition includes Wadsworth Lodge Clark Howland and Oliver. Other planks on Mexico labor defense advance while recall initiative and referendum planks are rejected.
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Chicago
Borah, Sutherland and Fall
Maddefi
Ils
Wadsworth and
Lodge
Charles Hopkins Clark
Hartford
Republican Committee On Resolutions
Mexico
Fall
New Mexico
Sen
Ator Borah
Republican Party
Brother Arrested in 1909 Haddam Drowning Death
Middletown June 8 Coroner Stephen B Davis completed the inquest into the death of William H Smith whose body was found in the Connecticut river off Read Store dock Haddam on September 6 1909 Henry Smith the brother who had been held on an arson charge and who was with him before the body was found appeared at the coroner s hearing He declined to speak and was remanded to Sheriff Bert G Thompson A formal homicide complaint will be filed by Grand Juror Edgar E Clark Jr and Smith will be held for the September superior court.
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Middletown
Stephen B. Davis
William H. Smith
Connecticut
Read Store
Haddam
Henry Smith
Mollin U
Farley Hurt In Fall In Gar Street Path
Attorney George P. Farley of 1 Seeley Street slipped on wet Main Street while crossing near Wall Street in front of a taxicab. He struck the car crank and needed six stitches for a head laceration. The taxi driver, John J. Dolinsky, stopped within a foot. Farley, who said rheumatism caused the fall, was treated at the emergency hospital and returned home. no charges were filed. P D Wright of Reed Manufacturing was a passenger and supported the driver’s version.
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Main Street
Wall Street
George P. Farley
Seeley Street
Farley
Wall and
Main Streets
John J. Dolinsky
Halle
P. D. Wright
Reed Manufacturing Co
Erie
Fugitive Auto Driver Gets 10 Days for Flight
Paul Jiminey of Mararoneck, New York, received ten days in jail and a $1 fine for fleeing after crashing into a car on Fairfield Avenue. He was caught in Stamford while fleeing the scene after the rear collision knocked down the man cranking the other vehicle. Detective Sergeant Fox retrieved him. the victim, Michael Alaban of 26 Clarence Street, sustained groin injuries. Mrs. Margaret Carroll, struck by a truck at Washington Avenue and Main Street, was hospitalized with a head laceration and leg contusions. driver Hugh McLevy, 178 Sherwood Avenue, was not detained.
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Paul Jiminey
Mamaroneck
Fairfield Avenue
Wilder
Jiminecy
Stamford
Fox
Jiriney
Michael Alaban
Clarence Street
Carroll
Margaret Carroll
Center Street
Washington Avenue
Main Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Hugh McLevy
Sherwood Avenue
Two National Conventions Open With Cleanly Split Tickets
Chicago June 8 two major party conventions signal dual tickets as Progressives back Roosevelt Johnson ticket while Republicans push toward Hughes. Roosevelt backers urge Col Roosevelt to join, but he declines. Hughes likely to head GOP ticket with Mills as allies anticipated. Progressives foresee Roosevelt Johnson ticket poised for Saturday nomination. The opening session features weather delays, ceremonial speakers, and formal rules being set as the factions prepare for a contested national ballot.
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Supreme Court
Old Guard
Roosevelt
Johnson
Bull Moose Finish Writing Platform
Chicago June 8 Progressive national platform completed in cooperation with Republican convention platform builders. Ringing declarations of Americanism and preparedness across military, spiritual, economic and industrial themes outline the campaign strategy and coalition behind the platform.
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Chicago
Bitter fight in Conn delegation over Henney job
In Chicago the Connecticut delegation shows a split over the national committeeman post. John T. King of Bridgeport was named Republican committeeman, replacing Judge W P Henney, though reports later said the choice was unofficial and not yet formal. Henney supporters push back as King appears to hold a majority.
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Connecticut
Chicago
John T. King
Bridgeport
W. P. Henney
Henney
King
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Chauncey M. Depew
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