City Court Faces Substitute Judge Shuffle After Absence
After hours of delay urgent messages located Judge T Coughlin who was taken from important business to preside. Judge Coughlin hinted at negligence and noted absence while Judge Witter and Judge Coushli n divided five of eight weeks. Assistant Clerk Garlick bore the task of securing a substitute. Lavery was away. An unsatisfactory arrangement left the city court with deputy judges doing service.
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T. ©. Coughlin
Coushlin
Judge Witer
Coughlin Land Witter
Gugh J. Lavery
Garlick
Wes
Tudee
Rome
Madsay
Coughlin
Coughlin Wee Frank
Baker Cart Death Case Sparks Criminal Act Inquiry
A fragmented dispatch notes a Baker involved in a fatal cart incident linked to a criminal act. It mentions Postmaster Marigold receiving a letter from William Emmerick of Cresketown asking for family contact, and references a Connecticut lead. The piece also touches on a school principal’s back pay and a long-serving employee’s entitlement, with uncertain outcomes.
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Marigold
Aletter
William Emmerick
Cresketown
Minn
Cate
Frank W. Bagus
Ermmertek
Ie Wee
Connecticut
Hospital Ship Maine Wrecked Off Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland June 17 The Maine of the home fleet is feared to be a total wreck in fog off the west coast of Scotland. The ship carried many patients who were placed in boats as rescue vessels were summoned by wireless telegram.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Maine
Catlin Refuses to Quit as Board Clerk amid Replacement Talks
The article reports Georges L. Catlin denying any resignation as clerk of the board of contract and supply. It notes rumors of a replacement by G. Baldwin and mentions Baldwin’s potential interest, the board’s continued existence, and Catlin’s Republican background and Mill Hill Avenue home.
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Board of Contract and Supply
Georges L. Catlin
Gath Catlin
The
Theth
Are
Commission
Fin of Hawley & Co. Hardwareers
Catlin
City Hall
John T. King
Europe
Baldwin
Ives
Mill Hill Avenue
Lyman S. Catlin
Rebel Gunboat Tampico Sunk by Federal Navy
On board the U S S California at Mazatlan Mexico June 16 a constitutionalist gunboat Tampico was sunk today by the federal gunboat Guerrero in 22 fathoms of water leaving Guerrero as the sole surviving warship on the west coast of Mexico The battle began at 3 20 a m and ended at noon New Orleans Perry and Preble witnessed the fight Some Tampico crew were rescued by New Orleans and Guerrero while the New Orleans surgeon aided the wounded on both sides This is the second loss for the Tampico which had just been repaired to resume steaming yesterday.
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U. S. S. California
Mazatlan
Mexico
San Diego
Guerrero
United States
New Orleans
Perry
Preble
el Paso
Itis
Denisi
Geren Carranza
Tearee
Chithuatim
Torreon
H. Perester
Tua
Cretean
Most
Hafart S
Carrenza
Waton
Lierevtion
Abreu
Ville » Diers
Zacatecas
Natera
Bers
Bartisanus
Carranza
Ville
Villa
Felipe Angeles
Angrion
Bertho
Zacatecha
Militant chained to Wellington statue in London center
A warfragette chained herself to the Duke of Wellington statue before the Royal Exchange in central London. She urged businessmen to intervene for imprisoned women. Police removed her as jeers from a large crowd erupted.
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London
Duke of Wellington
Royal Exchange
American Surety Co Sues Stamford Resident
In Superior Court Judge Greene heard the suit of American Surety Co. of New York against Stamford resident Abraham Glesner. The plaintiff seeks to recover $4,000 on a bond.
War to resign from Kuhn, Loeb to join reserve board
Washington June 17 Paul M War is to resign from Kuhn, Loeb & Co New York where he was a director of National Bank of Title and Guarantee and United States Savings and Loan to join the reserve board His opposition labeled him reactionary by Progressive Republican senators and the prelate in New York City reaction described in this brief dispatch
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Washington
Paul M. Warbese
Aceite Kuhn, Loeb & Co
New York
Reserve Board
National Bank of Title and Guarantees Company
United States
New York City
Wara
Democrats to Urge Speed in Passing Appropriation
Washington June 17 Senate Democratic leaders planned a speed-up of the annual appropriation bills to finish by July first and clear way for the anti-trust measure. With adjournment in six weeks the three remaining bills are Indian sundry civil and rivers harbors. The Senate met at noon to give committees time on trust bills amid campaign year anxieties.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
President's Daughter Praised For Social Work Efforts
In Chicago on June 17 Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the president, spoke of her father's interest in civics and social betterment. She outlined her talk for the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention on what the federation can do for young American women. She will attend next week's social settlement conference in Madison, Wisconsin as federation sessions focus on planning organizational work.
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Chicago
Margaret Wilson
Wilson
General Federation of Womens’ Clubs
America
Madison
Wis
Federation
Glass case to guard Gen Grants log cabin
Philadelphia June 17 Grant's cabin in Fairmount Park is to be placed in a glass case. The T shaped log structure used by Grant in 1864 65 during Petersburg Richmond operations was brought to the park 30 years ago. To shield it from weather and relic hunters it will be covered by a glass house.
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Philadelphia
Grant
Fairmount Park
Petersburg
Richmond
Estate of Campbell Leaves $40 Million to St Louis University
The will of James Campbell, railroad financier, filed in St. Louis probate reveals a $40,000,000 estate to fund a hospital and medical school at St. Louis University. Widow Florence A Campbell and daughter Lois Ann Campbell share income for life, with the remainder after 21 years going to the university.
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St. Louis
the Witt
James Campbell
St. Louis University
Florence A. Campbell
Lois Ann Campbell
Initiative to seek statewide prohibition filed in Olympia
Olympia June 17 A petition bearing 112010 names to place a statewide prohibition law on the November ballot was filed with the secretary of state by officers of the state anti saloon league.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
State Anti-Saloon League
Colliers mate details effort to avoid Empress collision
Alfred Tuftenes, Storstad first officer, testified in the Empress of Ireland wreck inquiry. He said Storstad was in fog for 90 minutes before sighting the Empress, which was six miles away and on Storstad’s port bow. He described helm changes aimed at avoiding a swing and blamed the current for the collision drift.
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Quebec
Alfred Tuftenes
Storstad
Empress of Ireland
Butler Aspinall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tuftenes
Empress
Mr. Aspinall
Aspinall
Lord Mersey
Mersey
Kaiser Wilhelm II Makes Port After Collision in Fog
Kaiser Wilhelm II, sailing from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, put into Spithead in thick fog after colliding with another vessel. Incemore reports damage to its bows. Kaiser Wilhelm II’s damage unknown. Also notes the marriage of Miss Alice G. King to Mr. Raymond B. Leonard at Park Street Congregational parsonage.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II
London
Southampton
New York
Cherbourg
Spithead
England
Liverpool
George W. King
Seaview Avenue
Alice G. King
Raymond B. Leonard
Gerald H. Beard
Park Street Congregational
Police curb unlicensed drivers in Bridgeport crackdown
The Bridgeport police began a city wide license check with Motorcycle Officers Gorgas and Hoffman stopping east and west bound cars at Park Avenue and State Street. About twelve violators were found and warned to carry licenses. Auto livery drivers formed the majority of violators. Officials plan further checks and soon arrests for continuing violations. Inexperienced youths and vehicles owned by the wealthy are restricted to protect pedestrians and traffic.
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Gorgas and Hoffman
Park Avenue
State Street
Birmingham
Bridgeport
E L Ruggles Seriously Ill At Home In Bridgeport
Post Commander Albert L. Ruggles of Hilas Howe Jr post G A R and retired Bridgeport police officer has been gravely ill at his home since Memorial Day due to heart trouble and pleurisy. Doctors report slight improvement but he remains bedridden and the outcome remains uncertain. His breakdown followed Memorial Day activity and recent work on Bridgeport Grand Army Veterans records. Samuel Marx named appraiser of the T P Morgan estate.
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Albert L. Ruggles
Hilas' Howe, Jr
Bridgeport
Colorado Avenue
C. C. Godfrey
J. F. Quinn
Bridgeport Grand Army
Newsies to See Johnny Jones Shows in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Evening Farmer reports over 150 news carriers will tour the Johnny Jones shows on Parrott's lots as guests of The Farmer and Joe Ferris. Richard Bradshaw will supervise the event with badges banners and a motorcade past 7 20 pm Thursday at the Farmer office.
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Farmer
Rea Fire
Dick”’ Bradshaw
Joe’’ Ferris
Farmer Office
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Richard
Dick) Bradshaw
Iincoln School
J. F
Joe) Ferris
Johnny Jones
Parrott’s Lots
North Ovennue
Wells Street
Pappas
Earl Charles
Babcock Motordrome Spa
Harmonius
United States
Europe
Joe Ferris
Twelfth District
Bridgeport
Ferris
Printer's Devils
Fairfield Avenue
Richard Bradshaw
City officers abducted by a prank car theft ring
Bridgeport police pursued a bogus telephoned alert from a Norwalk call that halted an automobile party claiming city official status. Town Clerk Schultz, Assistant Clerk Winton, Assistant City Auditor Waters and a chauffeur were detained until authorities verified the claim. Norwalk police suspect the call originated near city hall as a practical joke, with an investigation underway.
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Bridgeport
Joseph Schultz
C. E. Winton
Henry J
Atwaters
Norwalk
Missouri
Regan
City Hall
Sompers Denies Trades Unions Ban On Militia
Hartford June 17 Governor Baldwin faced pressure over reports that some labor unions barred National Guard membership. Samuel Gompers AFL President assured through the State Labor Commissioner that a union member may become a citizen soldier and the right remains intact. Gompers noted unions oppose force in disputes but cited the Plumbers union case and will await a reply from United Association of Journeymen Plumbers President Alpine.
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Hartford
Conn
Baldwin
National Guard
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Norwalk
Gompers
Organized Labor
Plumbers’ Union
John R Alpine
United Association of Journeymen Plumbers
Lie-A-Bed 3-Year-Old Wins Royal Hunt Cup
London June 17 J Bast's three year old Lie-A-Bed today won the Royal Hunt cup one of the most coveted prizes at the Oscor racing meet. The cup is valued at 1250 dollars, with added 7750 dollars and a sweep take of 100 dollars in cash.
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London
Arrests at Juarez spark confusion amid Carranza split
Mexican officials say the Juarez arrests were misinterpreted orders from Carranza allies, while El Paso reports reveal tensions between Carranza loyalists and Villa backers. Dispatches claim clerks and officials were moved to Chihuahua then Torreon, as public relations advisor Abreu vanishes after his office is seized.
U S May Change Mexican Policy In Washington Talks
June 17 report from Washington states officials may alter policy toward Mexico amid Carranza Obregon and Huerta tensions. Mediation seeks a provisional president acceptable to both sides while urging U S recognition and aid to stabilize negotiations.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Washington
Justion Lamar
Frederick Lehmann
Carcar Sted
Nadae Tod
Buffalo
Jubaran
Lute Detcers
Rafael
Generel Carranza
Aerst Wasilenberg
United States
Zubaran
Carranze
Villa
Sonora
Maytorena
Obregon
Cmmel
Huerta
Mexico
Emelio
Rabasa
Huserta
Rahasa
Ganrral Matton
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Wilder
City
Court
Mighty Tribunal
Baker
Mimi
Palette
Vito Fusco
Seesos
Board OF Education
Simonds
G. M. Baldwin
American Surety CO
Stamford
Paul M. Warburg
ON Reserve Board
University
Collier
E. L. Ruggles
Samuel Marx
T. P. Morgan Estate
Newsies
Quarre
Schultz
Sompers
Lie-A
Juarez
Gerylson
Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
U.S
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