Brooklawn Water Main Burst Inundates Brooklawn Section
A 24 inch main break flooded Brooklawn causing daybreak chaos as rushing water filled cellars and disrupted trolley service. Increased pressure from Hemlock reservoir hampered fire engines, with pumps mobilized citywide to drain pipes and restore supply by morning.
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Hemlock
Brooklawn
Ash Creek
Bridgeport
Wood Avenue
North Avenue
Bridgeport Foad Lace Co
Is- Brook
Quarrel Sparks Gunfire Then Man Surrenders in New Haven
In New Haven on June 12 a quarrel on a street corner led Frank Wilme a Black barber to shoot at Jasime a drug clerk three times riding bing but not seriously. Wilgan surrendered after the house was surrounded as the quarrel was over a.
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New Haven
Frank Wilme
Jasime
Wilgan
Widower in Grief Ends Life With Gun Tragedy
Dominic Castellucci, 41, a laborer of 193 Calhoun Avenue, killed himself with a double barreled gun after writing a letter to his children. He attached four shoe strings to trigger the gun and blew the left side of his face off. In a note he urged relatives not to spend money and warned care for his daughter, citing grief over his wife’s death.
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Dominic Castellucci
Calhoun Avenue
Aimeci
Ital
Castelluccci
Coroner Delays Finding in Sullivan Death Case
Coroner J J Phelan postpones ruling on Patrick Sullivan death until police report on his movements two days before death and alleged injuries are reviewed. Blute charged with manslaughter, case continued. Phelan also investigates Dugan death and autopsy results in Fair murder case remain undisclosed.
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Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan
Martin Binte
J. J. Phelan
Bilute
Phelan
Blute
Stamford
Michael J. Dugan
Fair
Polling places named for special election vote
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson announced the designated polling sites for the June 19 special election. Locations include Firet district 215 State street Former Broad Second 498 Broad St Third Rakoezy hall 620 Bostwick Ave Fourth 1027 1029 State St Fifth 611 Norman 8st Republican headquarters 525 Catherine St Sixth 1389 Main St Highth 2044 Main St Ninth 427 Shelton St Tenth 42 Beach St Eleventh 416 East Main St Twelfth first precinct 1537 Seaview Ave Twelfth second precinct 289 Central Ave Eight questions will appear on the machines in another part of the paper.
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Clifford B. Wilson
Firet
State Street
Broad
Broad St
Rakoezy Hall
Bostwick Ave
State St
Norman
Catherine St
Main St
Shelton St
Tenth
Beach St
East Main St
Seaview Ave
Central Ave
McLaughlin Brothers Open Dentistry Practice here
Dr A A McLaughlin a 1914 University of Ohio dental graduate has joined his brother Dr W J McLaughlin in local practice after a year of post graduate study. He is widely known in the city and was formerly a reporter for the Farmer. They reside with his parents Mr and Mrs James P McLaughlin at 711 Transit an avenue.
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A. A. McLaughlin
U. of
W. J. McLaughlin
Farmer
McLaughlin
James P. McLaughlin
Tranistan Avenue
Weather forecast for tonight and Sunday
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with light northwest to north winds.
Jewelry Store Burglar Captured After Drug Fueled Heist
A jewelry store burglary on Main Street ended with a police chase to Fairfield. John Watson, 22, of Cleveland, admitted the crime after being seized from a trolley car by Police Sergeant Williams and Motorcycle Officer Gorgas. Loot recovered on his person included watches and jewelry worth more. he cited heroin use as a factor.
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Dwight A. Parker
Arcade
Main Street
Fairfield
Norwalk
Williams
Gorgas
John Watson
Cleveland
Ohio
Eugene Birmingham
Parker Jewelry Creane
Arends
Bbles
Daniel Ryan
Charles Meyera
Flannagan
Orland Street
Fairfield Avenue
Reilly
Robert Jennings
Ssellifg
Fisher
Regan
Lieut. Luckley
New York
Ike Willams
Gorga
Rush of Civil Court Next Week in Common Pleas
A large docket may require three parts in the civil common pleas court next week with three judges. Judges Howard B. Scott and John R. Booth will hear cases. Judge John J. Walsh cannot act due to supreme court duties. Judge Frank L. Wilder may be called in. The civil superior court will adjourn for summer on June 24 after the last short calendar session.
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Civil Common Pleas Court
Howard B. Scott
John R. Booth
Danbury
John J. Walsh
Criminal Common Pleas Court
Supreme Court
Frank L. Wilder
Civil Superior Court
Superior Court
Shumway
Norway's Ship Losses and Torpedo Incidents Reported
Ex change Telegraph reports Norway has lost twenty nine vessels since the war began, valued at 30 000 crowns. The British steamer Leuctra was torpedoed and sunk off Yarmouth. crew rescued. Trawlers Wango and James Leyman sunk by German submarines in the North Sea. crews landed at Hartlepool and Hull before rescue. A Turkish destroyer Midulla, formerly Breslau, torpedo boat in the Black Sea. Midulla returned safely to port.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen
Norwegian War Insurance Bureau
Norway
Liverpool
Leuctra
Yarmouth
North Sea
Hartlepool
James Leyman
Hull
Torpedo East
Constantinople
Black Sea
Midulla
Breslau
England Is Hopeful For Success In East
London observers note a potential shift in Galicia with German troops diverted to the Isonzo front. Russian gains are reported along the Dubysa and in the Baltic regions while defense of Pruth remains contested. Three major battles shape the Galicia campaign as Russian forces claim successes and German attempts to reach Lemberg are halted.
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London
Galicia
von Linsingen
Thas
Russia
Germany
Isonzo
Italy
Triest
Petrograd
Dubysa
Baltic
Pruth
Bukowina
Ugartsberg
Zrdachow
Przemysl
von Mackensen
Lemberiy
Moscizka
Austrians Evacuate and Blow Up Fort Pozzachio
Milan reports Austrians evacuated Fort Pozza chio on the Fugazzi Plateau near Roverto and detonated the fortress before retreating. The stronghold lies a mile from Vallarzo, a site now held by Italians as one of the key Austrian defenses in Tyrol.
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Milan
Fort Pozzachio
Fugazzi
Roverto
Vallarzo
Tyrol
Russia Reverses Due To Japan China Rows
Washington reports that Russia’s collapse in Prussia and Hungary stems from the China Japan crisis. Diplomatic circles say Russia sought war material from Japan at the war’s start, and Japan China tensions shifted balance. Continued on Page 2.
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Russia
Washington
Prussia
Carpathians
Hungary
Przemysl
China
Japan
Bridge Commission Bypasses Committee on Stratford Bridge Site
The Bridge Commission will adopt its plan for the Stratford Avenue Bridge despite a city committee review. Mayor and commission already selected the site and will seek bids for two jobs. The special citizens’ committee, paid $300, has not reported. Engineers Greiner and Whitman described a one and a half minute draw open, 12 foot trolley centers, and 16 1/2 foot roadways with two operators.
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Stratford Avenue Bridge Commission
City Plan Commission
Bridge Commission
Bridgeport
Greiner & Whitman
Villa Writes to President Urging Mexican Conference Aid
El Paso June 12 General Villa writes to President Wilson offering to invite a union of all Mexicans to back revolutionary principles and extend instruction to the poorer classes. He warns that without reorganization the Cientificos may regain power under another name and US intervention looms if conditions do not improve. An early reply is requested with no meeting place named.
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Villa
Mexican Conference
el Paso
General Villa
Wilson
Cientificos
Diaz Party
Mexico
United States
Haven Promises Relief To Teachers In Marking Scandal
President Elmer H Havens of the board of education met with seven teachers from the association to collect about injustices in the marking system. He promised corrections if errors were found and indicated measures might be taken at the upcoming Wednesday meeting. The teachers reported the board officer courteous and willing to remedy wrongs.
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Havens
Baim
Eriers
Elmer H. Havens
Board of Education
Teachers’ Association
Judge Bartlett Sets Tone in Auto Law Docket
City court heard several automobile cases before Judge Bartlett. He warned first offenders may be treated leniently but second offenders face harsher penalties. Names and brief outcomes included Ginsberg riding motorcycle without license, Hammond motorcycle without registration, Masten license left in another coat, Susnitzky jitney driver cited for speeding, Malchin jitney driver claiming ignorance, Demas reckless driving, Richardson jitney on Stratford avenue without a license continued for one week for investigation.
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Bartlett
William Ginsberg
Union Avenue
Kurt Hammond
Long Hill
Raymond Masten
Hazlewood Avenue
Charles Susnitzky
State Street
Main and
Congress Streets
Vanar Malchin
Sterling Street
Epthemy Demas
Frank A. Richardson
Stratford Avenue
Fairfield Firemen Oppose Saloon Near Quarters
Fairfield fire department remonstrates against Charles Philip liquor license transfer from Ridgely Avenue to Main Street in Lenox Heights due to proximity to the engine house site. Fifteen Lenox Heights residents join in the protest. No hearing date set.
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Fairfield Fire Department
Charles Philip
Ridgely Avenue
Main Street
Lenox Heights
Rockefeller’s sixth child, fifth son, born today
In Tarrytown on June 12 a son arrived to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Sr., their sixth child and fifth boy. Both mother and baby are reported well.
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Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Stamford Lovers Arrested in Bridgeport Captivity
Stamford residents Frank Marri and Filomena Pacciano were arrested by Detective George Fox in Bridgeport at Stamford authorities request. Marri faces abduction charges while Pacciano, 17, is charged as incorrigible. They were later turned over to Stamford amid confusion over docketing and custody.
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Frank Marri
Greenstreet
Stamford
Filomena Pacciano
George Fox
Bridgeport
Marri
Two Held When They Try To Sell A Mine
Middletown June 12 George S Barnes of Toronto and Charles A Stevenson of New York claimed to be miners and were arrested in Hartford for attempting to sell a mine to Frederick L Caulkins in this city under fraudulent representations. They pleaded not guilty and got continuances to next Friday with bonds of 2000 each. Stevenson posted bail via Thomas F Griffin. Stevenson had 2300 in his pocket. Barnes hoped to secure a bondsman. Neither had counsel in court.
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Middletown
George S._Barnes
Toronto
Charles A. Steverfson
New York
Hartford
Frederick L. Caulkins
Stevenson
Thomas F. Griffin
Barnes
King Constantine Beiter Washington
King Constantine of Greece is improving but still unable to sit up as despatches reach the legation today. The June report notes he remains confined and under care.
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Washington
Constantine
Greece
Legation
Germany Delays Reply Amid Wilson Note Tension
Washington officials express cautious optimism as Germany delays replying to President Wilson’s note. The president golfs over the weekend while Berlin awaits developments. Secretary Lansing declines to discuss potential approaches to Britain. Bryan plans a two week rest and travel, noting long hours at the desk.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Bryan
United States
Berlin
Moerer-Gerhardt
Count von Bernatortz
Great Britain
Lansing
Old Point Comfort
Bryn
Up to Germany, British View in Evening Standard
The Evening Standard editorial argues the United States has committed to action after its note, that Germany is unlikely to accept any demanded point, and that a German suspension of the submarine blockade may be possible only if Berlin agrees. The piece notes Wilson’s possible aim and German reluctance.
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London
The
Evening Standard Today
United States
Ityall
Wilson
President Wilson Goffs and Von Bernstorff Leaves on Vacation
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson golfed today with no pressing business and planned a long motorcycle ride later. German ambassador Count von Bernstorff departed for a no shirt vacation, destination withheld.
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von Bernstorff
Washington
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Bryan Calls on German Americans to Press for Peace
Former Secretary Bryan releases his third appeal urging German Americans to influence Berlin toward restraint to avoid war. He reassures neutrality of President Wilson and calls for peace as the confrontation with Germany continues.
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Washington
Bryan
United States
Germany
Wilson
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Gerhardt
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