Secretary of State Involved in Greens Farms Car Crash
Secretary of State Albert Phillips riding with William Carlson and others in Greens Farms last night collided with a Metropolitan Auto and Carriage Company car. The Carlson vehicle reportedly breached rules as Phillips car suffered heavy damage to its front wheel area. Attorney George Finklestone was present. occupants were shaken, driver’s license shown, and Carlson’s car numbers noted.
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Albert Phillips
Metropolitan Auto and Carriage Company
Grand Trent
Greens Farms
Gereee
Philip
William Carlson
George Finklestone
New Haven Opens Summer School For Eighth Graders
New Haven June 13 A school aboard plans to open a summer school for eighth grade pupils not recommended for high school. The program offers tutoring to less advantaged students and aims to extend opportunities. It is the first of its kind in New England and will run for ten weeks.
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New Haven
New England
Roosevelt praises English courtesy at Waterloo station
At Waterloo, Colonel Roosevelt thanked the English for their hospitality on his return voyage. He told reporters he enjoyed the reception and especially appreciated the Royal Geographical Society address. The Trinacria Mutual Benefit society plans a Sicily earthquake relief concert at Pissa Theater on June 1.
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Aerrived
Waterloo Station
Paerathoeis
United States
Roosevelt
Imperator
Royal Geographical Society
Trinacria Mutual Benefi Society
Sicily
Pissa
Bridgeport Schools Close for Summer Vacation Next Wednesday
Bridgeport announces the annual summer break for all city schools both public and parochial. Graduation at the normal school is set for next Monday evening in the high school assembly hall. The high school graduation and the eradication class exercises will take place next Tuesday evening at Park Theater.
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Park Theater
Fairfield Field Day Wins and Event Winners
The Fairfield Public Schools field day results show Sherman school on top with 76 points followed by Washington 59 Dwight 16 Pequot 6 and Mill Plain 5. Senior and junior events feature multiple winners with names like A Lockwood L Worthy G Schuman J Wakeman and J Snyder. The Roche cup trophy was presented yesterday by the committee.
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Sherman‘ School
Sherman
Washington
Dwight
Pequot
Mil Plein
A. Lockwood
L. Bock
L. Worthy
G. Sehuman
R. Lockwood
J. Wakeman
A. Bennett
Man
G. Chapman
C. Anderson
George Schuman
J. Haly
G. Chapmen
A.bennett
Mexican Congress Stays In Session Under Huerta Order
Mexico City June 17 The extended session of the chamber of deputies did not end as scheduled. Huerta ordered an immediate session to last until negotiations finish. Huerta's forces report continual reverses as the crisis in Mexican affairs looms, deputies prepared to stand firm amid uncertain outcomes.
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Mexican Congress
Huerta
Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Congress
Iit
Newtown 1914 graduates praised at town hall
The eleventh annual Newtown High School commencement drew a record crowd as Governor Simeon Baldwin addressed the 16 graduates. Diplomas were presented by A P Smith amid music, dancing, and a local orchestra. Other items include bridge construction on Botsford Hill road and community notes on a measles recovery, baptisms, and upcoming engagements.
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Newtown
C. H. Peck
New York
Lucy B. Cavanan
Mount Pleasant
Board of Selectmen
Brick Bunaine
Sandy Hook
Meadow
Newtown High School
Town Hall
Simeon E. Baldwin
W. J. Beether
George T. Sinnott
A. P. Smith
the Bee
M. A. Corbett
H. M. Tieman, Sr
Board of School Visitors
E. L. Johnson
James H. George
A. J. Gallagher
L. M. Jhnson
Ethel Salmon
Helen Houlihan
Lillian Troy
Henry Sanford Beers
Sarah Alice Beers
Mildred Christopher
George Herbert Beers
Jessie Martha Beers
Arthur Judson Ferris
Florence Marie Gaffney
Israel Goldstein
Thomas Francis Keane
Katherine Cecilia Mayers
Evelyn Harriet Barker Read
Alice Cornelia Smith
Edith Merion Summers
Frank Leonard Wright
Charilesina Elizabeth Driscoll
Jennie Roduetta Honan
Marion Summers
Evelyn Read
Jessie Beers
Fred Leiss
Hosea B. Northrop
Palestine
Community Notes From Daniel's Farms and Surroundings
Local residents return visits and weekend travels include Miss Gussie Rieter's return to Stepney from Dan iel's Farms, Mrs Al French and Harold French visiting Stratford, and trips by Mr and Mrs Frank Wells to Wallingford. The Beach and Munson party traveled from Watertown. their son Russell shows slight improvement from Bright's disease while Richard recovers from a serious fall. Visitors include Mrs Hadfield of Williman and Mrs Rollin Burton staying with Mrs Alice Howard. Charlies Storrs substituted at Chestnut Hill school and stayed with Nel son French on the Hill. Henderson party from Iowa guests at the parsonage. Elsie French spent the weekend at home. Bessie Treadwell visited Weston over Sunday. Congregational church children day exercises drew a large audience with organist Ernest Fitch and pianist Charlotte Plumb guiding class and recital performances.
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Gussie Rieter
Stepney
Arthur S. Burr
Daniel’s Farms
al. French
Harold French
Stratford
Frank Wells
Wallingford
John L. Beach
Munson
Watertown
Russell
Richard
Hadfield
Williman
Rollin B
Elsie French
Stratford High School
Daniel's Farms
Bessie Treadwell
Thomas Treadwell
Weston
Congregational Church
Ernest L. Fitch
Bridgeport
Charlotte Plumb
Royal Thornton
Stanley Linley
Mildred Tucker
Maud Ward
Olivia Wheeler
Wilmer Wheeler
Lillian Imhoff
Merrill Shepherd
Catherine Burton
Wilmer Swanson
Francis Linley
Helen Plump
Dora Ward
Nathan Ensign
Master Henderson
Iowa
J. ¥. Williams
Edson Banks Observes 80th Natal Anniversary
Edson Banks celebrated his eightieth birthday last Monday at his Stratfield country residence. His children, relatives, and many friends attended while Mary Silliman sang the Star Spangled Banner. Rev. Dunn gave brief congratulations and refreshments followed. Vases and window boxes filled. John Reck & Son.
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Edson Banks
Stratfield
Mary Silliman
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Danbury
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Thomas Honan
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Vermont
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Arthur
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Sandy Hook Bridge
Main Street
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Florence
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John Carlson
St. Rose’s Church
Ada Lake
Fred Lake
North Main Street
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Gray’s Plain
Ladies’ Whist Club
C. A. Blackman
Hawleyville
Mayla Botsford
Bridgeport, Hydraulic Company
Trumbull
Natal
John Reck & Son
Flyman Manufacturing Optician
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Balldigpow
Frank Miller Lumber Co
Wheeler & Howes CO
Sprague Ice Stove Coal Egg Coal Nut Coal
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