Militia off to camp at Fort Wright with full ranks
Bridgeport dispatch reports the Coast Artillery Corps and hospital corps leaving for a ten day tour of duty at Fort Wright Fisher's Island. The 10th company led by Capt. Bragne fields 56 men with Lieut. La Roque and Lt. Bronsch absent. 218 officers and men assembled as the special Greenwich Norwalk Danbury train carried Bridgeport units. Absence without a doctor’s note carries a 5 dollar daily fine.
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Sayly
Coast Artillery Corps
ONG
Bidgeport
Fort
H .Wright
Fisher's Island
Fuller
L. J. Bragné
Arthur J. la Roque
Philip E Bronsch
Spall
F. J. Ad Cox
Adjetant Potter
Sergt
Mikfor Fdawardi Joy
Potter
Majoc Herrmann
Armory
George Brown
R Knapp
SII
U S Ambassador Plans To Protect American Citizens
Constantinople June 18 United States ambassador Henry Worgenthau sent secretary Hoffman Phaip to Stormna to assess danger to American citizens amid rising tensions in Asia Minor Refugees from Macedonia report Greeks drove them out and took over villages on the Asiatic shore Turkish authorities react by preparing for possible Greek attack Turkish war minister Fone Emyrme says troops have mined the gulf entrance
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Constantinople
Henry Worgenthau
United States
Ambaseefor
Turkey
Hoffman Phaip
Stormna
Asia Minor
Macedonia
Eetnae
Chios
Mitviene
S Terkish
Fone Emyrme
Gulf
T R Not in Race for Glynn's Place
Southampton mistyped note says T R will not run for Glynn's seat and mentions reference to politics. The fragment references governor of New York and a quote about making a reference to politics, with garbled names and stray phrases about Theodore Roosevelt terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R
Glynn
Southampton
New York
Gelone
Theodore Hoomevelt
Fariis
Bomb Explodes on Pilot Train Beside Czarist Railcar
A bomb exploded on a postal train preceding the imperial train near Tschudovo. The pilot struck the device and caused the blast while aboard were the czar and his family. Many were injured on the mail car. The imperial train passed moments later en route to Tsarskoe Selo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Craw
Tschudovo
Tsarskoe- Selo
Hishinev
Charlies of
Passenger testifies on Empress of Ireland wreck details
Quebec June 18 The inquiry into the Empress of Ireland tragedy heard passenger George Smart who describes waking to the collision and seeing the Storstad alongside the Empress at right angles. He confirms the vessel was stationary at impact and discusses lifebelts rafts and lifeboats to aid the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Ireland
George Smart
Smart
Edward I. Newcombs
Dominion Marine Department
Ebendell
Storstad
Girl Who Rode Off Seaside Wall Granted Divorce
Misabeth Schaub, once a passenger when the Seaside park sea wall incident occurred last winter, was granted a divorce from Philip Schaub in superior court this afternoon on grounds of intolerable cruelty. She testified he threatened her and never supported her, recounting an incident where he threw a shoe at her after she refused to fetch it. The couple had eloped to Port Jester, New York, on April 4, 1912. Mrs Schaub, maiden Elizabeth Noonan, was 28 at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misabeth Schaub
W. W. Webb
Seaside Park Sea Wall
Philip Schaub
N. Y
American rifles landed in Ireland on Connemara coast
Dublin June 18 reports large quantities of rifles and ammunition landed during the night for the national volunteers on the Connemara coast in the west of Ireland. Mysterious vessels seen cruising the coast but failing to signal. Torpedo boats ordered to patrol to prevent further Sun-runnings. Rifles described as latest American pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Connemara
Ireland
National Volunteers
Dissolution Laws Held Up By State
Boston report on railroads delays action on dissolution laws citing a joint committee report adopted today. committee to submit question to a recess panel for conclusion in January 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joint Committee On Railroads
Maximum age limit for laborers cut by executive order
Washington report states President Wilson issued an executive order reducing the civil service entrance age for laborers from sixty to fifty years. The article notes examinations continue despite geographic shifts and mentions various local anecdotes including Thomas F. Cox taking a vacation and a fire incident threatening a Waterport unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Thomas F. Cox
Charities Department
Fort
German Liner Grounds on English Coast Near Weymouth
The steamship Buelow of the China line went ashore in fog near Myrtledene west of Portland. It carried 88 first class, 2 second class, and 32 third class passengers. a Portland steamer ferried them ashore. Meanwhile in Southampton, the Kaiser Wilhelm II docked as divers checked hull damage from yesterday’s collision, and arrangements moved passengers to the Imperator for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Eng
Buelow
China Line
Liege
Myrtledene
Portland
Yokohama
Hamburg
Suez
Tyne
Southampton
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Lloyd Line
Hull
Oncemore
Kaiser Wilhelm I
Imperator
New York
Ince
Plan to include initiative referendum and recall in city plan
City committees voting to adopt initiative referendum and recall in the commission plan. They outline five departments Public Safety Welfare Finance Public Works and Education and Charities with specified duties and assign commissioners to lead each department and perform boards' duties including assessors relief appraisal and city attorney roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces Tepost
Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Weilfare
Department of Finance
Department of Public Works
City
Oneinesr
Building Commission
Department of Education and Charittes
Board of Education
Board of Charities
Board of Aldermen
Board of Apportionment
Board of Assessors
Board of Relief
Board of Appraisal
City Auditor
Registrar of Voters
Dividend Planned for Insolvent John Gough Building Co
A report in the superior court by Receiver John T. Cotrell states a dividend of about 80 percent will be paid on the insolvent John Gough Building Co estate. Receipts amounted to 0,268.86 with a balance of 3468.65 on hand. total claims against the company reached about 5,700. Receiver Cotrell was al
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gough Building Co
John T. Cotrell
Cotrell
Dirt on Clinton Avenue Prompts City Action
A mayor sparked by citizens and officials orders a Bridge Fort Hydraulic crew to re dig trenches on Clinton Avenue after improper tamping and muddy conditions left the street dangerous. Residents including Henry Atwater condemn inspectors for lax oversight as misaligned trenching and drainage created a swampy mess amid heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paying and Sewer Commission
West End
Bridgefort Hydraulic Company
Glinton Avenue
Henry Atwater
People’s Savings Bank
Clinton Avenue
Atwater
George E. Sykes Co
Elmwood
Fairfield Avenues
German Foreign Minister Von Jagow Weds Countess Zu Solems-Laubach
Statesman reports the marriage held in Frankfort on the Main today of Gottlieb Von Jagow the German foreign minister to Countess Luitgarde Ernestine Zu Solems Laubach. New Haven notes Progressive leaders expect Colonel Roosevelt to attend the state conference in Hartford on July 23.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
Gottlieb von Jagow
Luit‘garde Ernestine Zu
New Haven
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Hartford
Camden Takes Senate Oath to Replace Bradley
Johnson N. Camden of Versailles Kentucky took the oath as senator from Kentucky to succeed the late Senator W O Bradley. Camden is a Democrat and assumed the seat in Washington on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selecman d
Washington
Johnson N.camden
Versailles
Kentucky
W. O. Bradley
Camden
Villa Demands Separation Of All Authority
June 18 dispatches report General Villa has presented an ultimatum to General Carranza demanding total separation of civil and military branches of the government. A committee of three officers was said to confer with Carranza at Saltillo on Villa’s plan. Reports claim Carranza officials were shot by Villa’s men during Juarez seizure. women were jailed with male detainees. Officials at Niagara Falls remained cautious about mediation prospects as Mexican delegates push for a Huerta ally as provisional president. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan faced diverging signals as Carranza’s possible retreat to Laredo, Texas, was noted.
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Eagle Pass
Villa
Carranza
Piedras Negras
Ranza
Saltillo
Niagara Falls
el Paso
Juarez
Washington
Senor Babasa
Huerta
Wilson
Kent
California
Tela
Bryan
Noa
Mexico
Laredo
Texas
American Held in Tonola Released After Investigation
Washington reports J. Smith, an American imprisoned in Tonola, Chipas, for several weeks during the probe into the killing of several Mexicans, has been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garlick aids woman to obtain divorce in superior court
Assistant City Court clerk E E Garlick testified as an impromptu witness in Georgia Taylors divorce case against Andrew Taylor to show they had not lived together recently. The testimony noted visits to the Taylor home and lack of shared residence, amid other divorce and separation actions across several couples.
Newsies Eager to Join Farmer Parade Tonight
Excited city newsies anticipate a police escorted parade to Johnny Jones Shows carnival grounds. Over 2000 regular carriers expected, with Dick Bradshaw leading banners and a Lincoln Drum Corps lineup ensuring claps and marches for the big treat at the Farmer offices on Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Jones
Roy
Moeean
Ind
Hmer
Fairfield
Dick Bradshaw
Broad
State
Main
North Avenue
Brigade Armory
Lincoln
Robert Zink
Veit Will Leaves Estate To Wife And Children
Probate court records reveal Henry F. Veit, a noted merchant, left his Lafayette Street home to his wife. Ten thousand dollars is placed in trust for his son Harry with income for Mrs Veit until he is of age, and the remainder to be shared on widow's death. The daughter Alice Pauline receives nothing until the mother dies, then the estate mostly to her with exceptions. Veit's estate, including Hub Clothing House interest, stocks bonds and real estate, valued around 360000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. Veit
Vest
Lafayette Street
Harry
Mr. Weit
Hub Clothing House
Narcotics Probe Ties East Side Druggist to Street Ring
Investigators allege narcotics buyers procured drugs via an East Side drugstore. Officials note unexplained hospital cases and charity involvement amid alleged tapping of an underground network. Future actions target sellers in tenement districts as officials seek education and tighter controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Department
Alexantes F. Morrissey
Thee Health Board
Apts
East Side
Leest
Drew
Charities Department
Johnson
Dre
Charity Department
Investio
Pharmacist Freed From Theft Charge
Dr. Frank J. Stoll, a Nichol Horvath employee and P. and & of New York graduate living at 581 Hancock Ave, was freed from theft charges this morning as Prosecuting Attorney DeLaney filed nol pros without arraignment. He testified he worked at the drug store during medical studies, paying his way and that the shop operated under a license. He claimed he was owed money and sought settlement in claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Stoll
Nichol Horvath
Bostwick Avenue
P. and & of
New York
Hancock Avenues
DeLaney
Stoll
Garlick
Droge
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FT. Wright
Fisher’s Island
U. S
Phere
2 of Asia
Czar
Nicholas
Waterport
Charter Committee
Clinton Ave
Att’v. Garlick
Georgia Taylor
E. Earle Garlick
Darien
Andrew Taylor
Greene
Phillips
Taylor
Attorney Garlick
Georgia Farr
Harold M. Sanson
Elizabeth Sanson
George Nichols
Lawson
Elizabeth Bradlaw
Ruby Salmon
William Salmon
Waterbury
P. J. Callaghan
Salmon
Ruby Wolfe
Hattie Lockwood
Stamford
John H. Lockwood
Lockwood
Hattie Ferris
Howard Legneyer
Newton
N. J
Morrissey
Newsies
Farmer Treat
Charities
Lakeview
Elinow’ton Street
Usera
Tezement
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