Congress Time Table Details From United Press Summary
Washington reports the current Congress schedule with the House meeting 44 days and 215 hours 48 minutes in session while the Senate met 30 days and 82 hours 39 minutes. Last week the House had five days in session 23 hours 18 minutes. the Senate four days five hours 20 minutes. The House debated the wood tariff revision and committees pursued various investigations. The Senate Finance Committee backed reciprocity with the Root amendment and the Foreign Relations Committee reported the Honduran loan guaranty treaty.
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United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Senate Finance
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Jowett Leaves New York After Praising City
Dr John Henry Jowett the 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church pastor sailed on the Adriatic from New York after praising the city as civil and spiritual noting its virtue and vice. He cited a royal invitation to attend King George VI coronation reflecting friendship toward non Episcopal churches.
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Linen Press
New York
George
John Henry Jowett
5Th Avenue Presbyterian Church
Jowett
June Weddings From Chicago Announce Two Local Marriages
The notice reports the Chicago nuptials of Harry J. Clafford formerly of Bridgeport High School class of 1907 and Ethelda daughter of Dr and Mrs J McClure of Chicago. They reside with groom’s parents Rev and Mrs T Clafford at 2838 Alta Vista Ter Chicago. Also Maritta Riley of 264 Warren Street will wed Frank M. Cogan of 144 Orchard Street tomorrow at Red Heart church. The bride is a clerk with Howland Dry Goods Co and the groom works at U M C Co.
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Chicago
Harry J. Clafford
Bridgeport High School
Ethelda
J. McClure
T. Clafford
Alta Vista Terrace
Clafford
First Swedish Baptist Church
Maritta Riley
L. E. Riley
Warren Street
Frank M. Cogan
Orchard Street
T. R. Sweeney
Therred Heart Church
Howland Dry Gools Co
Commerce and travel deals promote gifts and Bermuda trips
Local notices urge buying graduation gifts at M J Buechler's 45 Fairfield Avenue and announce reduced Bermuda trip prices through Wm Griesinger Steamship Agency 43 John Street. The advertisement touts a 2 trip package with meals, tea, stateroom, and dance for a smooth voyage.
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Bermuda
Wm. Griesinger Fon Steamship Agency
John
Messrs. Lesinger & Son
Ptomaine Poisoning After Grub Meat Supper
A crab salad at the Ladies' Sewing Society luncheon of the First Baptist church sickened many attendees. Canned crab meat suspect. over 60 affected but no serious harm expected. Rev. H. A. Davenport of the People's Presbyterian church was among the seriously ill. The illness slightly reduced church attendance yesterday.
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Ladies’ Sewing Society
First Baptist Church
H. A. Davenport
People’s Presbyterian Church
Cholera Reaches Rome From Venice Reports
United Press dispatches from Rome note cholera, present for weeks in Venice and other cities, has now appeared in Rome after letters sent to circumnavigate censorship.
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United Press
London
Rome
Venice
Oldest Newsboy Marks 73rd Birthday in Middletown
George M. Ward claims to be New England’s oldest newsboy and today celebrates his 73rd birthday in Middletown. For 65 years he has delivered papers along a 12 mile route.
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Middletown
United Press
George M. ‘Ward
New England
Carload of 50 Babies Shipped West Today
A New York foundling asylum sent a carload of 50 babies to homes in Minnesota Nebraska Colorado and the Dakotas. Most appeared well and satisfied with life prospects as they headed westward.
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United Press
New York
Foundling Asylum
Will Brighten
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Dakotas
Madero Begins Speeches Tour in Mexico for Presidency
Francisco I. Madero, chief candidate of the New Mexican administration, starts a statewide tour with stops at Morellos and Guerrero. In Cuernavaca he reviewed the insurgent army of the south as part of his campaign.
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United Press
Mexico City
Francisco I. Madero
New Mexican
Morellos
Guerrero
Cuernavaca
Telegraphic News In Tabloid Form
Bethlehem Pa a 15 year old Paul Hagen of Coopersburg is said to have drowned after a breach of promise suit. Cordale Ga Mayor Davis plans to remit fines for drunkenness and impose church sentences. Pittsburg boys carried a hornet nest on a Westview trolley car causing pandemonium. A street car courtesy league forms to end seat hogging. Stuart Hamilton named for Annapolis by Senator McLean and will take final exams next April.
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United Press
Bethlehem
Paul Hagen
Coopersburg
Cordale
Davis
Pittsburg
Westview
John T. King
Stuart H. Hamilton
Harold Hamilton
Elmwood Place
Annapolis
U.S
George P. McLean
Hamilton
New Local Quartet Debuts With Noted Vocals
The Foresters Memorial exercises at Po U theatre featured Bridgeport's new quartet of Mrs R D Martin soprano Miss Norma Leber contralto William V Walsh tenor and Joseph Wieler bass. Accompanist Miss Mabel French enhanced performances as all four members are linked to the Wednesday Afternoon Musical club. The group received unanimous praise for artistry and potential fame across the state.
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Foresters
Po- U's
R.d.martin
Norma Leber
William V. Walsh
Joseph Wieler
Bridgeport
Mabel French
Martin
Weber
French
Joseph Field
Cabinet once owned by Tom Thumb surfaces in Waterbury home
Librarian Charles S. Evans recalls a rosewood cabinet formerly owned by the late Judge Lockwood, now in his Waterbury residence at 230 Maplewood Avenue. Built by Hubbell & Curtis about 30 years ago, the nine by four by two foot piece is satinwood lined and valued as a treasured heirloom from the famous dwarf.
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Waterbury
Tom Thumb
Charles S. Evans
Fairfield County
Judge Lockwood
Evans
Maplewood Avenue
Hubbell & Curtis
Measles Classified Dangerous Disease in State
State health department places measles in dangerous communicable class and warns against exposing children. Bulletin claims measles caused about 1,000 more deaths in 16 years than scarlet fever, underscoring early life exposure risks.
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United Press
Albany
State Department of Health
Taft Couple Plans Silver Wedding Celebration
Washington June 12 the President and Mrs Taft plan to mark their silver anniversary with a grand White House social event on June 19. Several hundred guests are invited including many from foreign lands.
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President
Mrs. Taft
White House
United Press
Washington
Taft
National
Blackmailing Case Continued in New Haven Court
James F. McKiernan of New Haven charged with attempted blackmail had the case continued until June 26 in police court. He was arrested last week for writing threatening letters demanding 150 dollars from Mrs E F Dillon and was placed under 500 dollar bail. He denies the blackmail charge.
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United Press
New Haven
James F. McKiernan
E. F. Dillon
McKiernan
Denied Giving Whiskey To Six Year Old Child
Mr and Mrs George BE Newland of Danbury were tried in the Common Pleas criminal side for giving whiskey to their six year old child. They claimed the child drank it without their knowledge. Judge James F Walsh sentenced each Newland to ten days in jail with the judgment suspended. Charles Lorinz received thirty days in jail for theft. John Hanley of Stamford pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was given ten days.
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George BE. Newland
Danbury
Court of Common Pleas
James F. Walsh
Newland
Charles Lorinz
John Hanley
Stamford
Saloon Keeper Is Fined For Sunday Violation
City court district reports a raid on Olympic Social club at 2835 Water Street. Proprietor Angelo Petrolekas held for 150 dollars. three patrons bail set at 25 dollars each. Beer on ice and liquor seized. Cases set for Thursday. Also fined 50 dollars for John J. Quirk’s Broad Street saloon for Sunday opening after raid by Patrolman Darton. Marriage licenses issued for Stephen F. Boucher and Elizabeth Kenny. Herbert Bottomley and Bessie Bracken. James Hearn and Agnes O’Donnell.
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Foster
Olympic Social Club
Water Street
Angelo Petrolekas
John J. Quirk
Broad Street
Railroad Avenue
Darton
John J. Lombard
Stephen F. Boucher
Elizabeth A.kenny
Thomas F
Katherine A. O'Rourke Kenny
Yale Street
Herbert Bottomley
The
Hawley Hardware Co
Bessie Hanford Bracken
Thomas and
Alice Hanford Bracken
James Hearn
Agnes O'Donnell
James and
Anna O'Donnell
Teachers Face Merit System in City Schools
Superintendent Charles W. Deane defends a new merit and de merit rating system for city grade teachers. Under the plan teachers below average receive cautions and possible dismissal if no improvement occurs. Supervisors and principals weigh in amid opposition and salary concerns.
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Charles W. Deane
Deane
Harvey C. Went
Mary Jackson
Cora M. Purviance Music
George K. Post
Board of Education
Weather Update Signals Showers and Flag Day Events
New Haven June 1 forecast calls for showers tonight and Tuesday with moderate variable winds. A central disturbance over the lake region brings cloudy rain from the upper Mississippi to Maine. Very little rain in southern and western areas, temperatures high along the Atlantic coast to Philadelphia. Flag Day observance planned with a program at Barnum School directed by Miss Carrie Seeley.
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United Press
New Haven
Lake
Upper
Mississippi
Maine
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Barnum School
Carrie Seeley
Bargain Leather Goods and Drapery Sale Items
Leather cases in multiple sizes discounted to 98¢ to $1.50 with specials on matting suitcases and caps, water wings, and bath accessories. Large selection of 36 inch dress goods and silks with sale prices, plus curtains, couch covers, drapery textiles, and rubber mats highlighted in basement displays.
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Richt
Cluny
Nottingham
Irish Point
Cartas
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Main St
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Nota
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John Sts
Olympic Club
Smith
Murray
Notion Dept
Alsie
Fairchild
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
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Consignor’s Auction Sale
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