King loses libel suit as Light demurrer upheld
Judge Williams in Superior Court sustains former Attorney General John H. Light's demurrer in the libel suit brought by John T. King. The ruling suggests the public may not see the racy affidavit claims, with the case arising from King's criticism of officials and an affidavit by B. N. Beard.
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Light
Williams
Superior Court
Norwalk
William H. Williams
John H. Light
John T. King
Celican Party
iBridgeport
Stratford
B. N. Beard
Shelton
Elmer F. “Banks
Beard
Demurrer
Judge Light
Barnes
Col. Oosevell
Banks
Hare
Bridgeport
Conn
Newfield
Macdonald
Bennett
Southbury
Newtown
General Assembly
Huntington
Judson Bui
Public Utilities Commission
Houses
Crimmins Wife Wins Separation Decree in Stamford Case
Louise Holmes Crimmins was awarded a separation decree from John D. Crimmins Jr. in Stamford. The court granted custody of two minor children, set $125 monthly child support each, and fixed alimony at $1. The couple, married November 25, 1903, once resided in a Darien estate, with education stipulations to be finalized.
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John D. Crimmins, Jr
John D. Crimmins
New York
Louise Holmes Crimmins
Darien
Superior Court
Ee & Canfield
Canfield
Crimmins
Williams
Stamford
Courtland School Class of 1915 Graduation Held at The Stratfield
Simplicity marked the Courtland school graduation in the Stratfield hotel ballroom this morning. Rev Merle St Croix Wright of New York delivered the address on The Sources of Power. Diplomas were awarded to Henrietta Atwater Frances Rosalba Hotchkiss Margaret Lounsbury Griffith and Margaret Katherine Radel with Ruth Bigelow Alling receiving a special certificate.Spectators included former Governor P C Léonsbury. A marriage license was issued to Martin Lanzo and Elizabeth Mueller.
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Courtland School
Stratfield Hotel
Margaret Lounsbury ‘Griffith
Margaret Katherine Radel
Ruth Bigelow Alling
P. C. Léonsbury
Miss Griffith
Weather Forecast Showers Tonight Then Partly Cloudy
Showers are expected tonight with variable winds. Saturday will be partly cloudy with light to moderate west winds. Temperatures remain mild with limited precipitation chances.
Motorists Toss Victim Off Car After Collision
Fairfield police and Bridgeport officers seek a Bridgeport automobile party after a milk wagon crash in Fairfield. Charles Dietz of Greenfield Hill clung to the running board as the car sped through the center and pushed him off near Deputy Gould’s home. Dietz telephoned for help while the suspects fled toward Bridgeport. Five or six occupants were in the car. Dietz may identify a hat retrieved in the struggle.
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Fairfield
Bridgeport
Charles Dietz
Greenfield Hill
Dietz
William H. Gould
Uel Wheeler
Bridesport
Benson's Corner
Diets
Gould
Diétz
H. R. Elwood
Elwood
Struggfe
Jitney Drivers Targeted in City Court Crackdown
Traffic cops intensified a campaign against unlicensed jitney and motorcycle drivers. Judge Bartlett fined several offenders ten dollars plus costs for license violations and failure to heed signals. Police planned further court actions as arrests continued for unlicensed driving and missing registrations.
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Bartlett
George Blacie
George Traphones
Main Street
Birham
Ray Masten
Hazelwood Avenue
Liggins
Charles Susni
Testimony All In At Williams Murder Hearing
Arguments finished in the trial of Isaac N Williams and Harry Roe for the murder of County Commissioner H B Case at Barkhamstead. Each side allotted three hours for arguments with rebuttal continued after court resumed. State's Attorney Warner did not reopen the state's case.
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Litchfield
Conm
Isaac N. Wiliams
Bridgeport
Harry Roe
Poughkeepsie
H. B. Case
Barkhamsted
Superior Court
Warner
Rowe Wheeler
Submarine and Aerial Craft Busy in War Zone
Crews escape from seven vessels as war activity peaks along borders. The submarine outward bound from Barry led to boats being rescued by a steamer. The Feeteesastons of 2807 tons, built in Grannock and owned by Strathcarron, sailed Havre May 28, arrived Barry June 2, and entered government service. Russian bark Thomasina torpedoed off southwest Ireland. crew saved at Queenstown. Dania torpedoed with crew saved. Otago sunk bound for Hull. Express crew landed at Liverpool.
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Barry
Grannock
Strathcarron Steamship Company of
Glasgow
Havree
London
Thomasina
Ireland
Queenstown
Dania
Otago
Hull
Express
Liverpool
Border town Ploeken seized by Italian forces near Innesbruck
Italian troops have captured Ploeken in Austria near the frontier, a position deemed to threaten Austrian communications. Ploeken lies a few miles south of the main highway between Laibach and Innesbruck. Austrians report their submarine sunk a British Liverpool type cruiser thirty miles off Sant Jean Medua in the Adriatic.
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Innesbruck
Geneva
Ploeken
Austria
Laibach
Sant Jean Medua
Adriatic
British observers deem Austro German advance on Lemberg checked
London reports British observers cite latest Russian despatches to claim Austro German forces threatening Lemberg from the southeast have been checked. They say Russia has delivered a hard return blow and German and Austrian troops withdrawn after heavy losses along the Dniester near Zurawna.
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London
Russia
Lemberg
Dniester
Zurawna
Russian War Office
Mrs Cenicola Sues Doctor for Divorce in East Bridgeport
Jennie Elida Cenicola claims tolerable cruelty by her husband Dr Henry Cenicola East Main Street resident in Bridgeport. The suit filed in the superior court by attorney Charles S Canfield cites cruelty since June 1 1s4 and sets return for the June 1 term. Dr Cenicola reportedly left for Europe. no word on contest.
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Henry Cenicola
East Bridgeport
Jennie Elida Cenicola
Cenicola
New York City
Jennie Meneguz
Notice on German note and Bryan statement in Farmer
The full text of the American note to Germany and former Secretary Bryan's commentary will be found on Page 13 of The Farmer today.
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Germany
Bryan
Grave American Warning To Germany Shown In Berlin
Ambassador Gerard presented the U S note to the German foreign office at 1 10 p m Berlin time The note printed in full drew heavy newspaper display but carried no editorial comment by 2 pm Captions included America Stands Firm A Very Solemn Warning and Grave American Warning To Germany
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Berlin
Gerard
America
Germany
Bryan Welcomes Shift in Press Tone on German Note
Former Secretary Bryan published a statement praising a softer press tone toward the American note to Germany. He says jingo editors predicted firm action and war but now acknowledge the note aims at peace and a peaceful solution to the submarine issue against merchantmen.
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Germany
Officers and Crew of Prinz Eitel Friedrich Depart U S
Investigation began after reports that Lieut Brauer and others from the Prinz Eitel Friedrich left Newport News before internment. Federal agents review parole assurances and captain statements while the ship’s status remained in suspension. Further details promised on page 7.
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Department
Newport News
Brauer
United States
Lieut
Friedrich
Prinz Eitel
Ten Year Bricklayers Strike Settled With New Rules
The Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers union and the Contractors Interstate association signed a settlement ending a decade long strike. Rules governing action by workers and contractors were accepted, aiming to prevent future disputes. E V OBrien, the union business agent, led the effort and will present cases to the International union executive board before action is taken.
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Contractors’ Interstate Association
Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers
International Association of the Union
O’brien
Note to England Being Completed
Washington reports on June 1 that officials have gathered data to draft a new note to Great Britain. The note aims to outline British naval disruption to American commerce and will be lengthy yet complete to avoid protracted talks. No British reply is expected while U boat negotiations with Berlin proceed.
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Great Britain
State Department
Bryan
Washington
London
United States
Germany
Berlin
Bryan hints at referendum to weigh nation toward war
Washington notes Former Secretary Bryan issued a formal statement and shared a tale of a Congressman's war suggestion. The anecdote proposed a wartime referendum where those favoring war enlist, while opponents wait after the prowar bloc exhausts its efforts. Bryan reaffirmed belief in people ruled action.
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Washington
Bryan
Mr. m
Grand Jury to Probe Affidavits on Lusitania Armed
The Western Grand Jury in session in New York will thoroughly investigate claims that the Lusitania carried guns on its last April voyage. Assistant U.S. district attorney Roger B. Wood directs the inquiry expected to last several weeks. A German immigrant, Gustave Stat, who filed one affidavit, is among those involved.
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New York
Wesern Grand Jury
United States
State Department
Lashanie
Roger B. Wood
Owoenlt
Yeastemay
Gustase Stat
Hyer
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B.N. Bhard
Marks
Hotel Stratfield
Martin Lanzo
Elizabeth Mueller
Gustave Mueller
North Sea
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Vance
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Olemn
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U. S
MR. Bryan
Bryan Today
Eitel Friedrich
England
Lusitania
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