Funeral notices and brief city items from June 1912
Notices invite relatives to funerals for Mottoe Frost Keating Pratt Robert Winters FraneK FrenC and others. Stamford reports a mobile fire engine wreck at Atlantic and Manhattan streets during Kroeger Piano Factory fire. Cheney Brothers buy Brookside Paper plant in South Manchester. Mexico City reports a 27 death earthquake affecting Colima and Jalisco, with Colima volcano erupting.
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Stamford
Atlantic and
Manhattan Streets
Kroeger
Cheney Bros. Suy
Manchester
Cheney Brothers
Brookside Paper Manufacturing Co
Mexico City
Colima
Jalisco
Woman Pulis Fire Alarm Box Mail Letter in Danbury
Mrs. Mary C. Smith of Chittenango Station New York visiting friends in Danbury rang the city fire alarm by mistake while attempting to mail a letter. She apologized after the error caused a mile and a half run for the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PULIS
Danbury
Mary C. Smith
Chittenago Station
New York
Body of Unknown Man Found in Spring Lake
In New Haven on June 11 the body of an unidentified man was found in a foot of water at Spring Lake, West Haven, by workmen. There were no clues to identify him. The Coast Artillery band performs the first free band concert of the year at Washington Park tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Spring Lake
West Haven
Coast Artilery Band
Washington Park
Locomobile Co Escapes Verdict in 1906 Race Case
In Queens Supreme Court an appeal by Locomobile Co of America dismissed two verdicts totaling 8000 dollars against the firm arising from a Vanderbilt Cup race mishap in 1906. Joe Tracy's Locomobile struck Ralph Baldwin of South Norwalk Conn a boy who sued his father for damages. The court reversed lower court rulings over whether the boy stood 60 feet back from the racing right of way and Baldwin survived weeks with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locomobile Co. of America
Supreme Court
Queens County
Joe Tracy
Ralph Baldwin
South Norwalk
Baldwin
Tracy
Silver Co Pension Rules Placed Forworkers
Silver Co plans to pay pensions under a new fund with scales based on years of service and average monthly wages. The rules allow directors to grant suspend or terminate pensions and apply to employees on July 1 1912, or those returning under Sections 9 and 10, with several payout levels shown and details pending on the pension board membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
International Silver Co
Pension Board
Memcy
McElroy Stricken in Garden On Noble Avenue
John McElroy senior of McElroy Bros Co. fainted in his big garden on Noble Avenue near Beardsley park in the forenoon. Family and friends feared for his health but Dr. Edward Fitegerald reported this afternoon that the attack, though linked to his recent illness, was not as serious as it appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McElroy
McElroy Bros. Co
Noble Avenue
Beardsley Park
McElroy
Edward Fitegerald
Train crash injures many near New Haven station
Eight people were injured and about 30 passengers bruised in a head on collision between a passenger train and a freight train on the New York New Haven and Hartford line near Union station in Clinton Mars. Both engines demolished and several freight cars derailed. Conductor J H Garland of Marlboro and fireman John Morley were hospitalized with poor prospects for recovery.
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Clinton, Mars
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Union Station
J. H. Garland
Marlboro
John Morley
Miss Mabel Hubbell and Harold Stratton marry at home
Miss Mabel Hulbah Hubbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Hubbell married Harold Bemis Stratton of Boston at the Hubbell home 251 Myrtle Avenue. Ceremony by Rev Henry Hallam Tweedy New Haven with two nieces as attendants followed by reception and breakfast. The couple will reside in Dorchester Mass and the bride is noted for local social activity and theater work. A separate notice records warranty deeds transferring two Jackson street lots to Abraham Levy and William Meyer and a mortgage to Thomas Arnold and J Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Hulbah Hubbell
Frank A. Hubbell
Harold Bemis Stratton
Boston
Myrtle Avenue
Marcia Hubbell
Springfield
Mass
Marion Hubbell
Henry Hallam Tweedy
New Haven
Miss Hubbell
Horan & Sons
Palme
Bentley
Bridgeport High School
Shakesperean Ten
Jackson Street
Abraham Levy
William Meyer
J. H. Greenwood
Thomas Arnold
Levy
Mr. Meyer
Mr. Arnold
Mr. Greenwood
Taft Delegates At Large Controversy Faces Indiana Fight
Senator Borah condemns seatings as theft of delegates in a heated exchange over Taft and Roosevelt factions. Roosevelt supporters fault national committee members for not backing Roosevelt contestants, arguing the Indiana race would have sparked a floor challenge on credentials and at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Indiana
Washington
Borah
National Committee
Committee On Credentials
Kansas Governor Stubbs Seeks Roosevelt Support in New York
New York dispatch reports Governor Stubbs of Kansas arriving in New York to confer with Theodore Roosevelt allies. Stubbs, upbeat, predicts Roosevelt has enough votes to secure the nomination even if Taft forces contest delegates. He hints at a favorable convention outcome and questions Chicago as a destination for Roosevelt.
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New York
Stubbs
Kansas
Chicago
Roosevelt
National Committee
Outlook
Oyster Bay
George W. Perkins
Sagamore Hill
Taft
Roosevelt Campaign Financed by U S Steel Report
Chicago June 11 a LaFollette camp to broaden its lead as Walter Hauser, LaFollette campaign manager, pledges more effort next week. Hauser accuses Roosevelt of backing by United States Steel Trust and questions Roosevelt’s tariff stance. Pinchot and Garfield work to rally Roosevelt delegates, meeting Dixon and Flinn to gauge strength. Also a fire on Steuben Street caused minor damage, and in Fairfield horse thieves stole a wagon and harness from W E Meeker’s barn, with trail lost near Southport.
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Chicago
LaFollette
Walter L. Hauser
Wisconsin
Hauser
Roosevelt
United States Steel Trust
United States
Gifford Pinchot
Fairfield
W. E. Meeker
Greenfield Hill
Jennings Road
Southport
New Priest, Sacred Heart Graduate, Addresses Alumni
Rev. Robert J. Keenan, a Sacred Heart School alumnus, spoke to the Alumni Association at their regular meeting in Sacred Heart church basement. He will leave for Boston on Thursday to be assigned by Cardinal OConnell to a Boston archdiocese church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart School Alumni Association
Robert J. Keenan
Sacred Heart Church
Father Keenan
Boston
Cardinal O'Connell
Archdiocese of Boston
Head of Hibernians Arrives For Bridgeport Parade
State A O H president Philip J Sullivan of Thompsonville arrives in Bridgeport to meet local committee members arranging the August 2 parade and gathering. He will plan the march route and arrange a mass at Sacred Heart church on August 21.
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Philip J. Sullivan
Thompsonville
Bridgeport
Sullivan
Sacred Heart Church
Congress to Investigate Judge Hanford
Washington June 11 The House judiciary committee voted unanimously to report a resolution urging an investigation of Federal Judge Cornelius H. Hanford of Seattle. The measure will be reported to the House tomorrow.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Cornelius H. Hanford
Seattle
House
Boston Elevate Strikers Grow as Union Recognized
Boston June 11 3000 to 4000 workers remain out as Boston Elevated officials partially recognize the new employees union and submit the dispute to the state board of conciliation. Police recover two dynamite sticks on Commonwealth avenue after multiple similar finds. Strike leader Fay doubts the devices contained real explosives.
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Boston
Boston Elevated
Elevated
Greater
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
Gompers
Faneuil Hall
Alston
Commonwealth Avenue
Wallingford Road
Fay
The
Vast Strike Of London Dockmen Grows Apace
London reports show early indications that the general strike called by the transport workers federation may gain broad support. Some ports like Scotland and South Wales saw workers active, with seven thousand at Bristol out. Clashes with authorities occurred, and overall across Britain fewer than one-fifth of port transport workers outside London had obeyed the order.
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London
Transport Workers’ Federation
Scottish
South Wales
Liverpool
Bristol
Great Britain
Villages Buried Under Ashes of Alaska Volcano
Kodiak and Woody Island have been buried under a foot of ash from Katmai Volcano. No loss of life reported in these villages, but nearby settlements may have suffered. The revenue cutter Manning has arrived to shelter about 6500 people, providing water and government rations. Eruption began Thursday evening and continued for hours.
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Alaska
Kodiak
Woody Island
Katmai
United States Revenue Cutter
Manning
Moving picture men fined for admitting children unescorted
New Britain June 11 judges fined three theater proprietors for letting underage children enter their venues. Patrick McMahon Keeney 20 dollars and costs on five counts, George Alabee 20 dollars on three counts, Herman Miller Bijou 10 dollars on six counts. Judge Meskill urged no clemency and linked the shows to moral decline, saying removing such entertainment could reduce state institution inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Meskill
Patrick McMahon
Keeney
George Alabee
Herman Miller
Obituary notices of Stapley Frost Johnson Roberts Harrison in city paper
Obituary items report William S Stapley of 60 Park Street died after months of illness. He worked with Bridgeport Brass Co and Coe & Stapley auto and bicycle parts and leaves a widow two sons a daughter and a grandson. Arthur Putnam Frost of 267 Lane Street died of pneumonia at St Vincent's Hospital leaving a widow two sons and a daughter. Catherine Johnson Winters of 100 Gregory Street died at home. she leaves a husband a son three sisters and a brother and was a Sacred Heart church communicant. Luc Roberts died at his daughter's home Bronx Avenue. he leaves a widow a son four daughters. Charles A Harrison, Civil War veteran 74, died at home from pneumonia. he leaves a daughter.
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Wh. Pratt
Alice .E
Edwin L. Pratt
H. M. Porter
Laurel Avenue
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Robert
Sue Robert
Henry
Piquette
Bronx Avenue
St. Anthony’s French
William S. Stapley
Park Street
Stapley
Bridgeport Brass Co
Coe & Stapley
St. John’s Lodge
Phillip
Sidney
Bertha Butterfield
William L. Butterfleld
Arthur Putnam Frost
Lane Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Bertha P
Harry W. Cole
Bridgeport Tallow Co
Clarence
Swift Beef Co
Arthur Hemn
Singer
Mfg. Co
Catherine Johnson
William Winters
Gregory Street
South End
J. McGuire
E. Goodwin
Philip Hagerty
Henry Johnson
Sacred Heart Church
Luc Roberts
H. 3. Picquette
Charles A. Harrison
Crockett
Tailored suit offer promises perfect fit and value
A bold advertisement proclaims custom measured suits for 16 50 with guarantees on fabric style stitching and service. It emphasizes a wide color range from black blue gray to seasonal mixtures and invites readers to order, choose cloth, and have measurements taken for a limited time.
Whittall Rugs Show Quality In Special Viewing Room
Bridgeport visitors can watch Whittall rugs woven in a special room at the store. A yarn sample, loom photographs, and an expert explain why Whittall rugs are superior while the weaving runs most hours except 1 to 2 PM. An assortment from Anglo-Persian to budget lines is on display in Carpet Hall.
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Bridgeport
Howland
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Player Piano
Gladl
Hegne Meele
Wissner
State St
Haviland
Alexander Mottoe
Central Avenue
Tetermant
Lakeview
Frost
Frien
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenues
Taterment
Keating
Newtown
Ames P. Keating
Bernard J
Oar Hough Keatner
St. Rose's Church
St. Rose's Ees
Franek
Conrad M. Frank
Mabel G. French
Mexico
James Horan
Hawkins
Stratfield Hotel
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
Kodaks
Elroy
Hepart
Mabel Hubbell
Harold Stratton
Teddy
Theodore
WU. S. Steel
Steuben Street
Pembroke Street
Sacred Heart
Hibernians
Congress
Hanford
Boston Traction Men
Moving Picture Men
Fairfield Avenue
Canson Street
Ridgeport
Conw
Whittall S
Howland Dry Goods
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