Mrs Rawling Victor in Suit for Separation
Mrs. Rawling Victor sues for separation from Reutien Reger Rawline of this city claiming cruelty and intoxication. She testified the couple married August 1, 1908, and that Rawling slept with his head in a tub and feet in sinx, plus hopping trains for amusement. Judge Shumway ordered Rawling to pay $3 weekly for child support and allowed limited visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jahreis Rawling
Spruce ‘Street
Reutien Reger
Mre Shumway
Colt
Rawling
Rawlings
Shumway
Sion
Submarines Claim Five More Ships In Northwest Front
Counter-attacks near Praemysl see Austro German forces unable to cross the Dniester except Zurawenn. Berlin says Von Linsingen’s wing pushes 10 miles forward and seizes a railway hub. In the west France reports slow gains and repelled German counter-attacks. The note to Germany remains a heated topic in London and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drissiiera
Praemysl
Galicia
Dniester
Zurawenn
Lemberg
Berlin
von Linsingen
Germany
Germans retreat from Baltic invasion as forces pull back
Berlin reports that the German offensive in the Baltic provinces of Russia has been halted. The army wing southeast of Shavit has withdrawn to the south toward the Beisagola Zoginie line, indicating a retreat from the invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Autottay
Russia
Shavit Haz
Beisagola-Zoginie Line
Man Faces Penalty Suspension Over Harsh Words to Dr Knapp
David Schleisinger of 44 Hancock Avenue, a small newsroom proprietor on State Street, was fined 10 dollars and costs in city court for using abusive language toward city veterinarian Albert C. Knapp. The penalty was suspended amid health authorities’ hunt for a glanders-infected horse linked to Schleisinger. The horse, reported by a buyer, was found near Fairfield with two others. attempts to recover it from Schleisinger failed. Blood samples from the horse were sent to the state bacteriologist for analysis, and the animal remains quarantined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Schieisinger
Nancock Avenue
State Street
Ailbert C. Knapp
Knapp
Schleisinger
Sevral
Fairfield
Schieisinger
Two Hurt In Norwich As Boiler Explodes
Two men were injured when a boiler exploded at the Rogers Rake Co plant in Pleasant Valley. Owner E A Rogers, about 63, suffered a broken rib and bruises. Employee Joseph Bushey had minor injuries. Police investigate the accident. A nearby boy, Edward Smith, 10, was taken to Bridgeport hospital with severe shock and facial bruises after a street collision involving an express vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Rogers Rake Co
Pleasant Valley
E. A. Rogers
Joseph Bushey
Pine Meadow
Edward Smith
Hollister Court
Bridgeport Hospital
Oscar
Arthur Erickson Ng
Smith
Marshal's Custody: Goncharank Held for Hartford Trial
Secret ary Goncharank has been in the city since last Monday after postal authorities moved him on a U S request for shipping a trunk wrapped in mail sacks. He was turned over today to Deputy U S Marshal Sidney B. Hawley and taken to Hartford for trial before the U S District Court.
Beware of counterfeit five dollar bills in Bridgeport area
警告 issued by the United States Secret Service through local police warns shopkeepers in Bridgeport and nearby areas to beware of accepting counterfeit five dollar notes bearing the Indian Head design. The notice notes extensive circulation and urges vigilance among merchants and customers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
William J. Flynn
United States Secret Service
Sahn
Patriotic People Gather At East Lyme For Colonial Home Restoration
East Lyme June 10 The old town hosted a large gathering as the Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America held a meeting at the Thomas Lee homestead. Over 500 people attended with 109 automobiles on the lawn. Ex President Taft spoke, praised preservation, and joined Dame leaders in urging care for New England’s ancient structures. The event ended with a basket luncheon and band music, hailed as the greatest day in town history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lyme
Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Thomas Lee
New England
Dames
Mr. Reed
Celeste Bush
Niantic
Miss Bush
Taft
Williston Walker
The
P. Trowbridge
Teir Society
Mr. Dowd
New London Torical Society
Charles F. Brocker
Ansonia
Bridgeport
L. W .Robinson
New Haven
HW. Collins
Hartford
Odd Fellows Plan Procession to Church Service Sunday
Several hundred Odd Fellows from the city will march in a body to the Second Baptist church at Kossuth and Arctic streets on Sunday June 13. Rev. F C Rideout, prominent member and church pastor, will conduct the services. The procession forms at the eastern Washington park entrance at 7 15 p m Sunday.
Negro Lifer Seeks Freedom From Prison
A movement led by friends of Joseph Stout seeks his pardon from Wethersfield prison where he received a life sentence nearly two decades ago. Police officials involved in the conviction have been asked to provide case details for the pardon board, with a large petition anticipated at the board’s next meeting. Stout, a bartender, killed Tucker in Sheriden’s saloon on Middle Street after an argument when Tucker entered with Alice Carr. It was alleged Stout shot Tucker with a revolver handed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stout
Wethersfield
Stout
Tucker
William Sheriden
Middle St
Alice Carr
Connors Declines County Jail Night Watchman Post
Michael Connors of East Main Street declined the night watchman appointment at the county jail, saying he has other business plans. Sheriff Pease confirmed the decline and noted he has not decided on a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Connors
East Main Street
Pease
Connors
Boy Hitting Glass Injures Eight Year Old
Frank Gerino aged eight of 100 Stella street was struck in the right eye by a glass splinter from a broken bottle after a stone hit it. Emergency surgeons report a deep laceration to the eyeball will cause loss of sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gerino
Stella Street
Jitney Drivers Arrested for Unlicensed Operation
Two unlicensed jitney drivers were arrested at State and Main for passing the traffic signal. George Graphones of 491 Main street was taken by Officer Cassidy at 11.00 AM, followed by George Blachs of 29 Bank street fifteen minutes later arrested by Officer Ryan. Neither held a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graphones
Main Street
B. Cassidy
George Blachs
Bank Street
John Ryan
Alibi Defense in Williams Roe Murder Trial
In Ittenfield June 10 the defense for Isaac N Williams of Bridgeport and Harry E Roe of Poughkeepsie continued presenting alibi evidence for the November killing of Commissioner Hubert B Case in Winsted. George Roe testified his brother Harry was at home the murder night while Belle Hawley placed him at a moving picture show. Mrs Roe said Williams stayed at the Roe home from November 28 through the next morning and denied prior statements to officials about her knowledge of Harry’s whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hawley
Poughkeepsie
Roe
Moving Picture Theatre
Roane
Williams
Hurley
McCabe
Poughkkeepsie
Harry
Impressive Closing Exercises at Smith Training School
The Fannie A. Smith Kindergarten Training School held its 11 o'clock commencement in Lafayette street school, attended by many. Lucy Wheelock, head of Boston Kindergarten Training School, spoke on essential traits for teachers. Diplomas were awarded by Miss Fannie A Smith, with remarks on lifelong ideals and future work. The ceremony included a class chorus, benediction by Rev. John R. Brown, and a reception. Diploma recipients: Florence Shaw, Dorothy Simmons, Winifred Lee, Marion E. Payne, Florence Wilmarth, Daisy D. Beals, Dorothy Harvey, Lucy Ramsay, Josephine Marks, Athena E. Grale, F. Mac Whitman, and Beda J. MacFarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie A. Smith
Lafayette Street
Lucy Wheelock
Boston
Fannie A Smith
John R. Brown
First Baptist Church
Elmer Beardsley
Florence Shaw
Lake George
N. Y
Dorothy Simmons
New Haven
Winifred Lee
Ridgefield
Marion E. Payne
Northville
Florence Wilmarth
Fall River
Mass
Daisy D. Beals
Dorothy Harvey
Milford
Lucy Ramsay
Greenwich
Josephine Marks
Cherry Valley
Athena E. Grale
Linden
F. Mac ‘Whitman
Bay Shore
L. I
Beda J. MacFarlane
This City
Southport Women Protest Renewal Of Rist License
A Southport women’s delegation protested the renewal of Christian Rist’s liquor license before Judge Shumway in Part Two of the superior court. Advocates for the Wakeman Memorial association argued the site is unsuitable due to residential zoning and proximity to the memorial home. A decision was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
Superior Court
Shumway
Wakeman Memorial Association of
Wakeman Memorial Home
Luin B. Switzer
W. H. Jennings
Wakeman Memorial
Judes Williams
Andrew
Bortnik
Andrew Adzema
Avon Park
Thompson Street
Stratford
Amnesia Mystery Surrounds Young Woman in Holyoke
A woman claiming to be Katie Harris or Kate Harris LaConde, found in the West End and sought by police, is believed amnesiac. Her two children, Walker nine and Arthur six, were taken to Lakeview home with authorities in Holyoke and Worcester. The woman sought a doctor and a priest, spoke of loving an old sweetheart, and said she came to find a former lover living with another family on Howard Avenue. Her identity remains uncertain as investigators pursue possible links to Worcester and Holyoke origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Harris
Kate Harris LaConde
Holyoke
Mass
West End
Martin Kane
Roger Bailey
Clinton Avenue
Walker
Arthur
Lakeview
Worcester
Kane
Howard Avenue
James Blanchard
Oliver Street
High Street
Bailey
Will Exhume Body to Prove Darien Murder Victim Is Really Lost
In Darien, authorities plan to exhume the body found last August believed to be Margaret Fair to confirm her identity. The court kept Deveraux in custody as a state police investigation continues and an autopsy timing remains undecided, with the bail question unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darien
Margaret Fair
Deveraux
Shannon
Phelan
Shumway
Pease
Devereaux
Cummings
Darien Woods
Rees
Fair
Speeder Acquitted Over Errand Of Mercy At Hotel Stratfield
Frank H. Taylor, driver of a Hickey Brothers liv ery, was arrested for speeding on Connecticut avenue but released by Judge Bartlett after it emerged a American Chain Co officer had summoned him to the Hotel Stratfield to fetch an injured plant worker. The employee suffered a slight hand wound and Taylor believed he was on an urgent mercy mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Taylor
Hickey Brothers
Connecticut Avenue
Gorgas
Bartlett
American Chain Co
Taylor
Stratfield
Hartford Man Loses Arm in Factory Belt Accident
Jeremiah Askin, 25, of Hartford, is hospitalized at St. Francis with an arm missing after his sleeve or belt caught inElmwood factory machinery today. Doctors fear he may die from the injury. He is unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Jeremiah Askin
St. Francis’ Hospital
Elmwood
Si and Mary Stebbins Visit Bridgeport in City Sightseers Tale
Si Stebbins Mary and their son Joshua arrived seeking Uncle John Taylor in Bridgeport Vermont. They attracted curious glances on Main Street and posed for shoppers as they browsed stores, with Mary requesting stockings and Si steering a cautious tour, ending near Golden Hill Street debating a home cooking spot for their midday meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stebbins
Joshua
John Taylor
Bridgeport
Bloom
John
Zohn
Slab City
Vermont
Mary
Si Stebbins
Uncle John
Gieglers
Howland's
Main
Golden Hill
Pa Stebbins
Obituary notices from Holyoke and local city
Andrew Downey former police officer of Holyoke dies at St. Vincent's Hospital. Samuel W. Gibson, 65, dies at his daughter's home after two months illness. James J. Linehan grocer of Myrtle avenue dies at home leaving wife and ten children. Maria E Forbes dies at 1172 Pembroke street. she was active in local churches and societies. James Carroll funeral held from his Black Rock Avenue home and Sacred Heart church. Elizabeth Hopkins Doherty dies in Middletown New York. body returns for funeral arrangements. Patrick Joseph Bray funeral held from Parallel street and St Patrick's church with solemn requiem mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehw Downey
Andrew Downey
Holyoke
Mass
St. Vincent's Hospital
Edward Finlan
Washington Avenue
Samuel W. Gibson
George Burr
Highland Avenue
Gibson
James J. Linehan
Myrtle Avenue
Park Avenue
Pioneer Camp
Woodmen of the World
Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Church
Maria E
Thomas W. Forbes
Pembroke Street
Mrs. Forbes
Wallingford
St. Charlies
St. Mary’s
Loretta
Mary
Elizabeth Hopkins Doherty
Elizabeth Hopkins
Edward A. Doherty
Middletown
N. Y
Owen Hopkins
M. J. Gannon
Patrick Joseph Bray
Parallel Street
St. Patrick's Church
Joseph T. Picker
Edward Plunkett
John Conway
Schmidt
New P and Q Suits Debut At McAlpine Warwick Models
M B Erlanger reports strong reception for P and Q suits in McAlpine and Warwick models. Prices run ten to fifteen dollars, selected during the P Q Convention with twelve store managers in New York last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P &Q
McAlpine
Warwick
New York
Funeral Rites Held For Mary Haggerty At Saint Augustine
The funeral for Mary Haggerty, widow of John Haggerty, was held from her Madison Avenue home to Saint Augustine church for a high mass of requiem. The choir performed Pie Jesu at offertory and Some Sweet Day at the end. Floral tributes included a large standing cross of red roses from Crown Paper Box Co employees. Interment followed with pallbearers listed as Robert Fagan, David Poland, Frank Kennedy, James Shannon, Patrick Boland and Charles Mooney. Clergy included Rev E M Murphy with deacons and subdeacons assisting, and Father Hussion and Father Berger named in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wieler
Crown Paper Box Co
Dewey Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Division No. 1
Holy Name Society
St. Patrick’s Church
John Hamil
Robert Johnson
Mary
John Haggerty
Madison Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
E. M. Murphy
Father Hussion
Father Berger
Aurelia Berger
Robert Fagan
David Poland
Frank Kennedy
Jas. Shannon
Patrick Boland
Charles Mooney
Father Murphy
St. Michael's
Systerical Woman Accuses Husband In City Court
In city court Mrs. Henry Richert of Hallett Street grew hysterical while alleging her husband failed to support her. An emergency house surgeon calmed her enough to allow the trial to continue, with the matter deferred for a probation officer report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burband
Henry Richert
Hallett Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baltic
Dr. Knapp
Botler
Witgate
Connecticut Society of Colonial Dames
Odd Fellows
Sitney
Commissioner Case
Smith Training School
RIST
Hizel Frederick
Kaiser
Imperial Guards
Przemysłu
Speeder
Maria E. Forbes
James Carrolll
James Carroll
Black Rock Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Father Judge
Edward Rowe
Thomas Quesnell
Patrick Lally
John Donahue
Michael McCarthy
John Shannon
St. Michael's Cemetery
M. B. Erlanger, Mer
P&q Shop
P&q
Bill Taft
President Wilson
Mighest
Eric Pkae
Main ST
the People’s Dairy
Tel
GEO. A. Rgbertson
Wuld
Highland Spring
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
Mary Haggerty
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