Commerce Court Members Likely To Be Appointed
Washington lists prominent figures eyed for the new commerce court created under the railroad bill. Possible appointees include Martin A. Knapp Wade H. Ellis James S. Harlan William Peters Hepburn C A Severance and Frank B Kellogg. Five members will serve as added circuit judges with no two from the same district. Knapp is expected to become chief justice. Farmer Want Ads. 1 Cent a Word.
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United Press
Washington
New Commerce Court
Martin A. Knapp
New York
Wade H. Ellis
Ohio
James S. Harlan
Illinois
William Peters Hepburn
Iowa
C. A. Severance
Minee
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Captain Wright Defends Harbor Rescue Narrative
Editor notes Capt Wright lighthouse keeper faced trouble for not taking harbormaster out June 5 in his launch. He denies blame, says wife and sons rode the boat, not him, and that they did not know Harbor master Morris. He asks the paper to publish these facts.
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Wright
Warbormaster Morris
Democrats and insurgents win again in House
Special from United Press. Washington June 17. The House insurgents won a big victory as the rules committee agreed to report a resolution depriving that committee of its power to place legislation in a preferential position. Insurgents expect this reform will end the practice of smothering bills in committee. Democrats cheer as Shirley played a key role. the measure would allow the House by a majority vote to discharge a committee from a bill and bring it up for action as if it had favorable committee action.
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United Press
Washington
House
Committee On Rules
Shirley
Cousin Tildy Kidnapping Tale Leads to Police
In Fairfield Vermont two lanky cousins escort Tildy Thompson through town claiming to move to city life. Detectives Hackett and Hall arrest all three after surveillance spots a sweater jacket worn by a girl near the trolley station. Tildy, 23, married and seeking travel, admits her plan to divorce and explore. Colonel Roosevelt declines Chicago Sane Fourth invitation via wireless to Mayor Busse.
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Tildy Thompson
Fairfield
Tildy
Eugene Meyer
Eleventh District
Hackett
Hall
Birmingham
Fairfield Avenue
Vermont
New York
Roosevelt
Busse
Chicago
Fred A. Busse
Kennel Death Notice and Funeral Details
Mary D Kennel aged 32 years 7 months 22 days died at 1680 Iranistan Ave. Funeral announced to follow. Ellen B Perry widow of Arthur Bennett aged 67 years died June 15 1910 burial Fairfield East cemetery. Peter Doolan aged 57 years 11 months 6 days funeral June 18 from 105 Atlantic St to Sacred Heart church then St Michael's cemetery.
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Fairfield East Cemetery
Joolan
Peter Doolan
Atlantic Street
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Weather Unsettled with Showers Friday Then Fair
The Weather Bureau reports unsettled conditions with showers on Friday June 17 1910 followed by a return to fair weather tomorrow.
Tailored Linen and Rep Suits for Five Dollars
A large selection of linen and rep tailored suits offered at five dollars and six dollars seventy five cents. The text touts the wide range and quality with appealing colors and designs, noting values from six to thirteen fifty and urging readers to visit the second floor.
Gorgeous range of girls white dresses for special occasions
A handsome new assembly of white dresses for girls aged 6 to 14 offers girlish, dainty styles made with care and skill. Each dress features fine lawn and muslin with cross bar and point d esprit trims, rich embroidery, and Vallace lace, priced from 2.50 to 12.50.
New graceful low shoes for women
The catalog promotes a summer shoe family with new low women’s shoes highlighted by trimness and comfort. It lists pumps, two-strap pumps, ties, oxfords, and various leathers from dull patent to Russia calfskin and canvas, with prices from $1 to $5 and a main-floor rear location.
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Russia
Parasol Sale At Opposite Elevators
Attractive mix of parasols in green black white and tan patterns with colored borders. Nice quality with graceful handles. Priced at 1.60 versus usual 2.00. Limited lot available at opposite elevators.
Natty patent leather belts fashion summer costumes
Belts of patent leather seasonally fashionable with straight styles popular in large numbers. Their luster pairs with buckles for enhanced appearance. White red and black shades common, some belts woven with elastic web patterns. Left of Main street door.
Funeral for Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan to be held
Sheriff Sidney E Hawley said deputies from the county and other statewide deputies will attend the funeral tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart church. Delegations from the B P O Elks and the Republican Club will also attend with committee members named by Elmer H Havens to be present. The funeral cortege will leave the late home on Atlantic Street at 9 oclock for the Mass of requiem with the church choir.
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Sidney E. Hawley
Peter Doolan
Sacred Heart Church
B. P. O. Elks
Republican Club
Elmer H. Havens
Elbert O. Hull
Frank L. Wilder
Thomas Arnold, Jr
Henry Lee
Matthew H. Rogers
William H. Marigold
Atlantic Street
Easton land deal sparks unfounded report
Redding reports error over Paul Trop sale to Ida Tarbell. Only verified transaction is Trops purchase of the Rowland property, which prompted the mistaken story. Rumor that E Williams sold to New York interests is unfounded though talks did occur.
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Redding
Paul Trop
Easton
Ida M. Tarbell
Rowland
Mr. Trop
E. Williams
New York
Silliman Place
Opening of West End Boys' Club Branch
Bridgeport Boys' Club opens a West End branch at State street corner Bas sick avenue next to the Post Office. It will start Monday at 7:30 PM with exercises and entertainment under Supt George H Canfield. A reading room game room and a gymnasium area are provided and physical director Taylor may supervise. David F Read donated a handsome desk for the superintendent office.
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Bridgeport Boys’ Club
Middle Street
State Street
Bassick Avenue
West End
George H. Canfield
Taylor
David F. Read
Obituary notices for McCormack Kennell and Kaiser's knee
William H. McCormack died at St. Raphael's Hospital New Haven at 46 after stomach cancer. His body was taken to 36538 Main street by John Ford funeral directors. Mary Kennell died at 1680 Iranistan Avenue after a long illness leaving a husband and four sons. Berlin reports slight improvement in the Kaiser's knee abrasion with the discharge stopped and rapid healing expected.
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William H. McCormack
St. Raphael's Hospital
New Haven
John Ford
John Street
John C. McCormack
Main Street
Mary Dorsey
Joseph Kennell
Crane Valve Co
Iranistan Avenue
Berlin
Made-to-measure suits at $18.75 this Saturday night
A Bridgeport store announces a one night sale offering made-to-measure suits for 18.75 dollars, with measured fittings at the store and delivery before July 4. The suits, priced from 25 dollars or more, are made by a New York tailor-to-the-trade and are said to be satisfactory to Bridgeport customers. The offer ends at closing time Saturday night. Front basement.
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New York
Bridgeport
French Silk Ties at Discount in Main Street Door Sale
A quick sale advertises $1 French silk ties at 65c each. The ties are heavy fine silk with changeable lines and narrow stripes in rich shades. Located at the right of Main street door, these beauties offer individual style and quick buyers may grab them.
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Main Street
Two-Tier Silk Ties Sale at Half Price
A catalog note offers men’s silk tube ties at 25 cents instead of 50. Described as seamless with a double-tone effect, one side hair-line striped and the other with a wide stripe, designed to pair with high-band collars.
Woman Fined For Scratching on Union Avenue Quarrel
Mrs. Sarah Wellard paid a $10 fine plus costs in City court for scratching Mrs. Mary J. Bottomley in a dispute linked to children’s fight. A separate record notes a warranty deed transferring the Wall er building at Fairfield Avenue and Water Street to Louis M. Sagal of New Haven, agent for S Z Poli, with a $50,000 mortgage noted.
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Sarah Wellard
Union Avenue
Mary J. Bottomley
Susan H. Hawley
Louis M. Sagal
New Haven
S. Z. Poli
Waller
Fairfield Avenue
Water Street
Lawyer Dies After Eating Clams and Soup
New York reports ptomaine poisoning caused the death of C. Strawder Batt of Griggs Baldwin and Baldwin law firm. Batt, returning from Washington, ate clams and canned soup on a train, fell gravely ill and died after reaching the city. Former Attorney General Griggs heads the firm.
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United Press
New York
C. Strawder Batt
Griggs, Baldwin
Promoter Blot Confident Langford Kaufman Fight Proceeding
San Francisco promoter Louis Blot said no court would halt the Langford Kaufman bout and that arrangements would continue for the fight tomorrow in San Francisco. He stated the event would go on despite Governor Gillett’s actions to prevent it.
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Blot
United Press
San Francisco
Louis Blot
Gillett
Blottony
Berger arranging Jeff training quarters in Reno
Sam Berger business manager for James J Jeffries says the Jeff Johnson bout will be staged in Reno Nevada not San Francisco. He arranged training quarters near Reno and expects Tex Rickard to announce the venue soon.
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Max Balthasar
Jeffries
Rowardeman
Cal
Sam Berger
James J. Jeffries
Jeff Johnson
San Francisco
Reno
Nev
Nevada City
Berger
Tex Rickard
More Names Found in Census Work
Special enumerators reported yesterday that the Board of Trade has now identified 500 missing names from the last census and added another hundred to the roster as part of ongoing census verification work.
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Board of Trade
Tire firms announce 25 percent price hike
Akron Ohio June 17 Goodrich and Diamond Rubber Companies announce a 25 percent rise in prices for automobile tires and all rubber products to take effect July 1. Coroner reports James Perpet death from railroad injuries not stab wounds and funeral arrangements set. Captain Arnold probes family money disputes in Waterbury. James Kirk of International Silver Co loses index finger after catching hand in a press. Dr Bennett treats injuries at emergency hospital.
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United Press
Akron
Goodrich
Diamond Rubber
Downs
James Perpet
Wilson
John Lesko
Arnold
Perpet
Waterbury
Kirk
James Kirk
International Silver Co
Bennett
Fairview Lawn Town Lots Attract Buyers
The Madison area advertises Fairview Lawn with attractive country roads shade trees and quiet surroundings. Lots priced from 165 to 225 plus options with 2 down and weekly payments of 50 cents until paid with no taxes or interest until August 1913 and no payments during illness. Ideal for families and neighbors urged to buy multiple lots at Fairview Lawn.
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Madison
Fairview
Fairview Lawn
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