Re Arres t Sprott On Warrant In Fairfield
Wealthy motorist Raficliffe E Sprott faces re arrest on a warrant after being discharged previously by Justice Wakeman of Fairfield. Bail fixed at 1500 dollars. Assistant State Attorney Carter seeks further probe into the May night fatal auto crash that left two men dead and another injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raficliffe E. Sprott
Justice Wakeman
Fairfield
Criminal Court
William G. Donovan
Sprott
Fairfeld Court
A Carter
Carter
Wakeman
Jewitch
Elmore
Bonks
Miners Entombed as Blaze Hits Belgian Colliery
Tésee, Belgium June 13 A fire trapped two buncoal miners at Viellie Maribays colliery near Tésee while around two hundred colleagues escaped. Rescue efforts underway as authorities assess the blaze and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tésee
Belgtum
Viellie Maribays
Baptists Meet in Convention at Messiah Church
New England Missionary convention opens at Messiah Baptist Church with prayer, reports, and services led by Rev. W A Ward and Rev L G Nichols. Treasurer reports finances sound. Evening selections, missionary sermon, and foreign missions address planned. Convention adjourns tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
L. G.nichis
G. W. Krygar
Dr. L. & Jordan
Arson Squad's Attempt to Burn Church in Beckenham
June 19 An arson squad attempted to set fire to a church in Beckenham a south London suburb. The flames were quickly extinguished with no injuries reported and no further details given about suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evendon
Beckenham
London
Mill
Howver
Woman Wins Return of Property Suit In Superior Court
Mrs Signe Aitkin of Stretford sues husband Hugh Aitkin for return of property valued at 91,900 claiming transfer signed under compulsion. The decision was delivered today in the superior court by Dr James B Brooks, dean of the sphere of law at Syracuse University. Mingering illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signe Aitkin
Stretford
Hugh
Aitkin
James B. Brooks
Ophere of Law
Bytacuse Unitverdt
Harvard Nets Easy Wins At Yale Regatta
Harvard Crimson boats dominated the Yale regatta opening, taking both forenoon races. The second varsity won by seven lengths, Yale second, with times around 2:46 for the 1 2 mile and a 9:11 finish for the 1 2 mile. Harvard freshmen also led, finishing four lengths ahead of Yale. The day ended with anticipation for the varsity four mile race to Gales Ferry.
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Henley
Blue
Crimson
Hervard
Yale
Eigevendl
New London
Harvard Crows
Blus
Ambridge Rowing
Jim Wray
Marvard
Harvard
Genely
Jondition
Navy Yard
Gillen
Herrison
Seon
Eli's
Patio
Bethe Hts
Garibdle
Harriman
Vnew
Anish
Regatts
Yvaretty
Gales Ferry
Russian priest robbed at parsonage in Ansonia
A tall masked robber held Rev A Venianinoff at gunpoint early today in the Ansonia Russian church parsonage, taking jewelry and cash valued over $200. The priest woke to intruders, a second man searched drawers, and authorities in Bridgeport and nearby towns began investigations and train watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgigis
Ansonia
A. Venianinoff
Mr. Venianinoff
Ellis
Bridgeport
Naugatuck
Ritchie and Welsh Sign For World Championship Bout
London June 19 final articles signed by Willie Ritchie of California world lightweight champion and Welsh British lightweight champion for a 20 round bout for the world title to be fought at Olympia on Tuesday July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Willie Ritchie
California
Olympia
Sunday Baseball Plan at Savin Rock Sealed
New Haven announces Sunday baseball for Eastern Association teams will begin at Savin Rock next Sunday. An related note mentions Lighthouse Point games are to be avoided. Joseph F. Prendergast, a New York politician and Deputy City Clerk, died at 51 after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savin Rock
New Haven
Lighthouse Point
Joseph F. Prendergast
New York
Insane Retreat Questioned in Mrs Holman Suit
Hartford June 19 Dr W N Thompson superintendent of the Hartford retreat testified that conditions at Brattleboro retreat for the insane would not be proper for confining Mrs Elizabeth Curtis Holman if described by her in September 1912. He faced cross examination in a $650000 suit alleging conspiracy to place her in the institution. The witness cited correspondence between Mrs Brenton and Mr Holman as exaggerated love letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
W. N. Thompson
United States District Court
Brattleboro
Elizabeth Curtis Holman
Thompson
Dr A A McLaughlin Takes State Dental Board Exams
Albert A McLaughlin son of Mr and Mrs James P McLaughlin of Dramietan Avenue after earning a dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania is taking the state board examinations. He plans to open a temporary office with his brother Dr Philip J McLaughlin in the Security Building after exams. He has two brothers in dentistry and two sisters who are teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. McLaughlin
James P. McLaughlin
Dramietan Avenue
University of Pennsylvania
McLaughlin
William J
Samford
Board of Health
Philip J
Security
Elizabeth
Mary
The
Farmer
Philip J. McLaughlin
Unusua
Mny
High School Strike Riot Quelled by Police Action
Labor disturbances at the new high school site erupted last night as Italian workers demanded pay disputes. Superintendent Haase ordered workers off premises. a later clash between rival labor groups prompted police reinforcement, though no arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New High School
Henry Haase
Durkin
Lawhom
Haas
Thess Fumogs
Tess Ag
Birmingham
Stratford Boy Works His Way Through Yale
Stratford youth Cassel Jr graduated with honors at Yale University while funding his education by tutoring peers and working in a Stratford factory summers. Son of Ludwig Cassel, he earned high school honors, Phi Beta Kappa membership, and the Scott prize in German, and plans teaching after further studies at Columbia and a NY state exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassel
Sjr
Stratford
Witherbee
Yale University
Ludwig Cassel
Phi Beta Kappa
Scott
Cansel
Columbia University
New York
SEC defines wine and bans watered juice labeling
Washington on June 19 reports Secretary Houston defined what constitutes wine and prohibited using the term for products with added water or other diluents. The ruling declares wine to be the product of normal alcoholic fermentation of grape juice with standard cellar treatment, impacting Ohio and California makers. Edward O'Gorman, 28, of Fords New Jersey, died when his car overturned near Metuchen.
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Washington
Houston
Ohio
California
Edward O'Gorman
Fords, N. J
Metuchen
NAON RETURNS TO WASHINGTON FOR PEACE CONFAB
Naon the Argentine mediator arrives in Washington, staying near the White House as U S mediating talks with Secretary Bryan and the president are arranged. In Mexico Villa gains full command of the northern zone and plans a campaign toward Mexico City, with Obregon and Gonzalez moving along the Pacific and east coasts. Carranza remains at Saltillo directing the southern operations.
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Washington
Rormulo
Naon
Argentina
Niagara
White House
Capitol
Bryan
Neon
State Department
Napa
el Paso
Tex
Villa
Torreon
Zacatecas
Carranza
Een Pamie
Latera
Carba
Mexico City
Natéra
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Pablo Gonzales
Tampico
Alvaro Obregon
Pacific
Mazatlan
Carranza Il
Saltillo
Obregon
Zonzales
Antilla
Donovan Opens Naval Academy Competition Faithfully
Congressman Jeremiah Donovan announces open competition for Navy appointments with an October district exam. Top scorer gains principal entrance exam entry to Annapolis on the third Tuesday in February, with alternates and eligibility rules defined. Also notes Katherine B. Davis recipient of LL D from Western Reserve and Olympic congress approval of boxing at Berlin 1916 Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Donovan
The
Bridgeport
Farmer
Fairfield County
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Democrats Pay Tribute To M J Dwyer At Farewell Banquet
Retiring Democratic town committee chair Michael J Dwyer was lauded by about 150 Democrats at Lehmann's shore house. Guests included W W Bent, C Colby, and officials who praised his recovery from an accident while music and read telegrams added to the lively event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J.dwyer
Democratic Town Committee
Lehmann
Shore House
Ichael J. Clabby
Corma Democratic
W. W. Bent
Democratic Party
Bentley
Joe Wieler
Clabby
Cannon
J. T. King
Warrentte Binder
D. EB
Walker
W.W. F. Russell
Sheriff Vollmer
H. H. Jackson
Larry Gill
Archibald
McNeill
Dwyer
Donovan
Bridgeport
Thomas M. Cullman
Buckingham
The
Compensation Commission
President Wilson
Brady
Eighth District
Mr. Dwyer
Alderman Coughlin
Eighth
Yeggmen Loot Fairfield Post Office Safe in Bold Heist
A gang of four or five burglars used nitroglycerin and a time fuse to blow open the Fairfield post office vault during the early hours. They escaped in a waiting automobile after looting stamps and cash estimated around $300 to $500. Clues include a blue horse blanket with red stripes and a hollowed soap plug used to pour the nitro glycerine. sheriff denies involvement, and the same gang is suspected in recent statewide post office robberies. Police note similar methods to a previous Berlin and Middletown heist.
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Postales
Fairfield
Slampr
Simon Brad
C. C. Jonniins
Henry Henderson
Aires
Beys
Watchman &8
Tee
Wood
Bradley
Huey Codey
yose-Tiener
Middetown
Berlin
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Superior
Ansonia Church
A. A. McLaughlin
Job
Young Cassel
SEC. Houston
Wilson
Yours Sincerely, J. Donovan
Katherine B. Davis
New York City
Commissioner of Correction
Western Reserve University of Cleveland
International Olympic Congress
France
M.J. Dwyer
Cane
Vollmer
Billie
Warrenite
Henry J. Clampett
Plumbers
Atlantic City
John P. Brady
L. J. Gilis
DeVer H. Warner
William Clifford
Lynn W. Wilson
Justin A. Wilson
J. H. Emmons
J. H. O'Rourke
Lynn W. Wison
Joseph Lukomske
P. J
Jimmy
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