Greek Nobleman Barred From City For Flirtation
A well dressed Greek nobleman Beaudlaud was arrested in a Greek restaurant on complaints from Elizabeth Shea about a two week pursuit. He denied nothing and promised to leave the city. Detective Hall and Jor DeLaney took part in the case, while other items cover debt cautions, slang codes, a cormorant tale, a turkey note scam, a plea of coal theft, and a mov ie show crowd quip.
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Columbus Beaudaud
Hall
Water Street
Elizabeth Shea
John Shea
Shea
Miss Shea
Beauclaud
Jor DeLaney
Beaudlaud
Mr. Johnson
Pusson
Finds 175 Persons Not Enumerated
The article notes several cases where enumerators missed names including a female census taker blocking a New York worker who returned to the city each night. It quotes Rooney disputing Bridgeport voter counts and cites a projected Britt population around 105000 with possible additions from the Board of Trade.
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New York
New York City
Rooney
Bridgeport
Britt
Board of Trade
Twice Snared by Cupid Three Elderly Couples to Wed
Gretna Green officiant Bregeepert wed couples from New Haven Newtown and Danbury after licenses were issued. McLaughlin Jr 34 and Florence Clark widow 34 were to marry. New Haven couple Newtown clerk 51 widower D M Martin to wed Winifred Mahan 27 divorced. Louis Sherwood 56 salesman New Haven to wed Martha Whe tfield 39 widow of Danbury. There is a noticeable bag in the waistline of gowns this summer with sash girdle belt or bow effects of ribbon.
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Bregeepert
Gretna
Tibbon
Kiernan Funeral Notice in City June 11 1910
Kiernan is mourned in this city with funeral arrangements at 1037 Hancock avenue for James Kiernan. Services will be at St Peter's Church at 9 a.m. Monday June 13 followed by interment at St. Eiichae's Cemetery. Comstock Funeral in Westport Conn June 11 1910 David Pratt Comstock 65 dies. Funeral at 342 State street Monday June 13 at 2 p.m. Burial at Mountain Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Titchener
State Street
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Got on His Nerves Frugal North Briton and Taxi
A humorous London Punch sketch describes a Scotsman in his first taxi ride protesting the meter. He pleads a weak heart and cannot endure the ticking machine marking up small sums. The gag hinges on his stubborn refusal to pay the fare.
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London Punch
Lawler to be brought before House bar
Washington June 11 Oscar Lawler assistant attorney general for the Interior Department who drafted Taft's exoneration letter may be called by the House rules committee to explain authority for detaining Mexican political refugees when he was U S attorney for Southern California. Turner testified on Diaz agents in the U S and the Southern Pacific role while Clark urged thorough investigation. refugees face release after 18 months in August unless action is taken.
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United Press
Washington
Oscar Lawler
Interior Department
Lawler
Taft
Balinger
Rules Committee
The
House
United States
California
John Kenneth Turner
Mexico
Southern Pacific Railway
Arizona
Lacher
Turner
Representative Fassett
N. C
Committee of the House
Republic
River and Harbor Bill Passes House and Senate
Congressman J. Hill announced via telegram to Major William H. Margold that the River and Harbor bill passed both houses of Congress. It carries an appropriation of 90,000 for Bridgeport harbor improvements.
Mr Orcutt Denies Town Farm Dicker Plan
Jerome Orcutt of Union Metallic Cartridge Co said he knows of no plan to dicker the town farm for the Success Hill property. The company owns a great deal of real estate, he stated today in response to inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Orcutt
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Dicker
Success Hill
Mardi Gras Dance at Brooklawn Pavilion
A Mardi Gras dance will be held next Wednesday June 15 at the Brooklawn dancing pavilion run by two ABC clubs. The club members will entertain and a committee led by Eddie Madigan Joe Barry Joe Waters Jim Mahoney Jack Furer and Jack Fitzpatrick oversees the event.
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Brooklawn
Eddie Madigan
Joe Barry
Joe Waters
Jim Mahoney
Jack Furer
Jack Fitzpatrick
Cancel Freight Rate Increases Across Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission received numerous applications from eastern and western railroads to withdraw or suspend rate increases after an agreement with the President. Western lines canceled their June 1 increases, while eastern roads extended July 1 tariffs to August 1.
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United Press
Washington
Inter- State Commerce Commission
White House
Western Traffic Association
Mystery in Death of Young Society Woman in Sanitarium
New York June 11 Mystery surrounds the death of Mrs. Margaret Leavitt Smollen daughter of G Howland Leavitt a Flushing society figure She died in a sanitarium location and cause were not disclosed Her elopement with chauffeur James Smollen last January caused a sensation as the couple later separated and Smollen sought $50 000 for alienation of affections Corbett former heavyweight pugilist witnessed the wedding in New Jersey
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United Press
New York
Margaret Leavitt Smollen
G. Howland Leavitt
Flushing
L. I
Smollen
Long Island
James Smollen
Leavitt
New Jersey
Mayor Buckingham to deliver oration at Bethel monument unveiling
Mayor Buckingham will speak at the unveiling of a monument in Bethel tomorrow hosted by the Woodmen of the World. He will be greeted in Danbury by Mayor Gilbert, then join a luncheon at Hotel Green before proceeding with hundreds of Woodmen to Bethel for the ceremonies.
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Buckingham
Bethel
Woodmen of the World
Danbury
Gilbert
Hotel Green
Bethel Cemetery
Ethel Roosevelts Bongo Sick Aboard Kaiserin Victoria
Wireless from London reports Bongo the dog sick and en route to America aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. Theodore Roosevelt accompanies the pet with the family, Roosevelt acting as doctor in chief. The voyage has had good weather and no seasickness for the Roosevelts.
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London
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Kermit Roosevelt
Africa
Ethel
Kermit
Roosevelt
Bongo
Cynosure
Many To Urge New Branford Bridgeport Line
Public hearing on the Danbury and Bridgeport trolley line adjourned, before Judge Howard J. Curtis. Delegations from Trumbull, Monroe, Newtown, Bethel and Danbury will attend, with North Bridgeport near St. Vincent's Hospital serving as the terminal, headed by Mayor Buckingham.
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Danbury
Bridgeport
Howard J. Curtis
Superior Court
Trumbull
Monroe
Newtown
Bethel
St. Vincent's Hospital
Buckingham
Church Becomes Hospital After Auto Hit on Worthington
New Haven June 11 The Colonial Center Congregational church on the Green was turned into a temporary hospital after Thomas Worthington commander of a local G A R post was knocked down by an automobile owned by Walter Malley and driven by Edward Pratt. Large whiskey doses were given to him as he lay in a pew. Worthington was hurled several feet against the gate and his injuries may be serious.
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United Press
New Haven
Colonial Center Congregational Church
Thomas Worthington
G. A. R. Post
Walter Malley
Edward Pratt
Worthington
Famous Engineer Sues to Recover $330,000
Edward C. Hargrave of Bay City sues Sierra Madre Land & Loan Co alleging loss of $330,000 in stock from a promised management deal to develop lumber and minerals in Northern Mexico. He testified to pay from Westinghouse and White Silver Co. and claimed 18 billion feet of lumber misrepresented. the territory was later sold to Mexican interests and the stock became worthless. Judge Curtis took the case for further consideration.
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Howard J. Curtis
Edward C. Hargrave
Bay City
Mich
Sierra Madra Land & Loan Co
Mexico
Stamford
William C. Greene
Bisbee, Ariz
George Baldwin
New York
Hargrave
Westinghouse Co
Pittsburg
White Silver Co
Homer Cummings
Curtis
Obituary notices for Kiernan Conlon and Comstock details
James Kiernan of 1097 Hancock Avenue died early today at St Vincent s hospital after weeks with kidney trouble He was a West End gardener and unmarried Funeral services for Nellie I Conlon wife of Harry H Bishop were held this morning from her home 257 State Street to Sacred Heart Church Rev Matthew Judge conducted a high mass Interment followed at St Michael s Cemetery David Pratt Comstock of Torrington died today in Westport at 65 from Bright s disease He was a retired manufacturer formerly with Coe Brass Mfg Co native of Kent son of David and Sophia Comstock
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James Kiernan
Hancock Avenue
St.Vincent's Hospital
West End
Nellie I. Conlon
Harry H. Bishop
State Street
Sacred Heart Church
Matthew Judge
St. Michael's Cemetery
David Pratt Comstock
Torrington
Westport
Bright
Coe Brass Mfg. Co
Kent
David
Sophia Comstock
Fire in Seattle claims no deaths after disaster
Seattle authorities report all accounted for after a blaze described as Seattle's most disastrous in 21 years. Three firemen who disappeared during the fire were later found, two injured and one unhurt, as a 45 mile gale aided the blaze's spread and a miraculous lull spared North Seattle from total destruction.
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Seattle
North
Drunken Chauffeur Crashes Into Wall Near Trinity Chapel
New Haven June 11 George Tomlinson chauffeur for Louis Sagal of the New England Advertising Company was held in City court on $550 bail to answer Monday on a charge of driving an auto while intoxicated and destroying property. His father posted bail. Authorities say Tomlinson, highly intoxicated, believed he was on Crown street and plunged into a stone wall at Center and Temple streets, escaping with minor injuries.
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United Press
New Haven
George Tomlinson
Louis Sagal
New England Advertising Company
Trinity Chapel
Center and
Temple Streets
W. W. Tomlinson
Derby
Tomlinson
Crown Street
Center Street
Temple Street
Buckingham Urges Flag Day Display in City
By governor proclamation Tuesday June 14 is Flag Day and Mayor Buckingham calls on all citizens to fly the stars and stripes. He asks every home store and factory in the city to observe the day.
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Buckingham
Miss Osgood Wins Golf Championship
Miss F C Osgood of the Country Club Boston won the women's golf championship at Huntington Valley club Noble. She completed 72 holes in four days with 357 strokes. Mrs E C Wheeler Jr title holder, also of Boston, was second with 366. Mrs B H Barlow of Boston finished third with 368.
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United Press
Philadelphia
F. C. Osgood
Country Club
Boston
Huntington Valley Club
Noble
E. C. Wheeler, Jr
B. H. Barlow
Ends His Life to Escape Charge of Embezzlement
New York report says Felicien Bussett killed himself to avoid extradition to Belgium, where he was wanted for allegedly embezzling $100,000. Detectives announced arrest, he offered a cigarette, then shot himself in the hotel Breverte lobby and died after hospital treatment.
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United Press
New York
Felicien Bussett
Belgium
Breverte
King Alfonso Battles Throat Tuberculosis Report
Madrid reports confirm King Alfonso has throat tuberculosis. He travels to Bordeaux for consultation with Dr Moore, a leading specialist, and has had multiple consultations in recent months. Authorities view the illness as incurable.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Bordeaux
Moore
Channel Aviator Booked to Fly at Indianapolis
Indianapolis June 11 Well authenticated rumors today indicate that Charles Stewart Rolls the English aviator who crossed and recrossed the English Channel on June 2 will appear in exhibition flights at the aviation meet here next week.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Charles Stewart Rolls
Mrs Behrens Visits From California in City
Mrs Christopher Behrens of Los Angeles, formerly Miss Meta Tauke of this city, visits at Miss Anna J Sadler’s home 1552 Noble avenue. Behrens, once a mason contractor here, now runs a prospering business in Los Angeles and recently completed a $3,000,000 residence for A P Huntington, nephew of the late Collis P Huntington. Black frills are in demand for black gowns or waists. Actual draperies appear only in silk or lightweight water fabrics.
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Christopher Behrens
Los Angeles
Cal
Meta Tauke
Anna J. Sadler
Noble Avenue
Behrens
Mason
A. P. Huntington
Collis P. Huntington
Cadet and His Quarry Under Arrest
Hartford June 11 A 21 year old cadet Joseph Manella and 20 year old Lillie Mimbo were held for trial in $500 bonds after Manella could not justify bringing Mimbo from New York. Police say Mimbo was a witness in New York white slave trials and both were detained to prevent harm.
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United Press
Hartford
Joseph Manella
Lillie Mimbo
New York
New York City
Await decision in ancient case in Milford
The Wheeler vs Brown case in the Superior Court of New Haven concluded six days of trial with elaborate arguments. The land dispute involves a strip near Shipyard Lane and Fowler's mill dating to 1640, with debate over Saltonstall grant deeds and town rights. Mrs Wheeler asserts clear deeds to the land and denies town interests. Brown claims ownership of part of the land.
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Wheeler
Milford
Jervis D. Brown
Brown
George S. Wheeler
Albernia L. Fowler
Alfred Fowler
William Fowler
New Haven County
Kriegerost Weather Brief for TIOWLAND June 11 1940
The item notes unsettled weather tonight with clearer, fair conditions expected tomorrow. Includes a concise forecast for the TIOWLAND area dated Saturday June 11 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kriegerost
Cem
Body Brussels Rugs Offer Long Service and Special Patterns
Describes Body Brussels rugs praised for durability and color retention. Notes patterns from medallion to small all-over designs in sizes not usually available, including 9 by 9, 8 by 14, 9 by 12, 10.5 by 12, and 11.5 by 12 feet, with colors coordinating with room fittings. Listed prices and third floor location.
Light straw and fiber bags gain favor for travel
Light strong suit-cases with straw or fiber matting are praised for being very light yet strong and durable. They hold essentials for short trips with minimal weight, and their appearance appeals as practical and feminine. Straw-covered 24-inch cases run 3.50 to 1.00, deeper leather-cornered models 3 to 5 dollars. Fiber-covered club bags and steel framed options range from 1 to 1.50 dollars in 13 to 18 inch sizes.
Made to measure men s suits at 18 75
Bridgeport store offers custom suits from fabrics on display at 18 75 instead of regular 25 to 30. Tailoring includes careful measurement, expert cutting, skilled finishing, and a guaranteed saving of at least five dollars per suit. Basement location.
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Bridgeport
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