Phillips Defends Individual Chinese Instruction by Women
The Sunday school superintendent of the First Baptist church defends the one on one method used in Bridgeport's only Chinese Sunday school. He argues each Chinaman needs personal teaching due to limited English and education and says women teachers deserve credit for their labor while noting the murder case in New York has sparked criticism of the system.
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First Baptist Church
Sigel
New York
Bridgeport
Oday
Theodore T. Phillips
Sun- Young
Fequest
Phillips
Chinese restaurant owner denies loving Elsie Sigel in murder case
Chu Gain, proprietor of a New York Chinese restaurant, testified he did not love Elsie Sigel and that their relationship was friendship. He noted Elsie wrote him love letters, but he only knew her and her mother for two years. He was held on $6,000 bond for further appearance.
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United Press
New York
Elsie
Chu Gain
Chu Wop
Leon Ling
Chu Hop
Leon Mot
Philadelphia
Chinatown
Willion Leon
Sigel
Leon
Mary
Madge
White women urged to quit teaching Chinese men
Special from United Press reports the fallout from Elsie Sigel's romance with two Mongolian suitors highlighting dangers of white women in Chinese missions. Helen Clark argues white women cannot influence Chinese men and warns of degraded outcomes and ruined homes due to attraction, urging departure from Chinese men.
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United Press
New York
Elsie Sigel
Helen Clark
Helen F. Clark
Worth Street
Chinatown
These Are Hard Days For Chinese
A Chinese man named Leon Jim was detained by Patrolman Marco after bystanders reading New York papers with a photo of the Sigel murder suspect mistook him for the killer. He was released after an inquiry found no connection, despite a prior record and a church reference.
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Eloie Sigel
New York
Heavenly Kingdom
Leon Jim
Marco
William Leung
Sigel
Foreclosure Granted Against Bridgeport By-Products Co
Judge Howard J. Curtis in the Superior Court allows foreclosure brought by John L. Severence trustee for Bridgeport By-Products Co owner of 120 bonds valued at 250 dollars each. Company mortgaged plant on Asylum street to secure payments. interest overdue. Court sets redemption period until the third Tuesday in August.
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Howard J. Curtis
John L. Severence
Pennsylvania
Bridgeport By-Products Co
Severence
Asylum Street
Frank L Hungerford Dies at 65 in New Britain
Frank L Hungerford prominent lawyer of New Britain died suddenly at his home this morning from a stroke. He was 65, born in Torrington, Harvard Law School graduate, member of Hungerford Hyde Josleyn and Gilman of Hartford. Funeral Thursday. mayor calls council meeting to plan memorials. He is survived by his wife.
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United Press
New Britain
Frank L. Hungerford
Hungerford
Hyde, Josleyn and Gilman
Hartford
Torrington
Lower Fare Trip Fiasco In Bridgeport Politics
Alderman Louis Brock recounts a failed quest to secure six trolley tickets for a quarter from the New Haven Railroad. Mayor Henry Lee and Frank Bolande led a mission to win harbor-line concessions, but only lunch invitations and a declined ticket offer materialized. Brock notes Bridgeport’s industrial needs and the costly fight to influence state legislation.
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Louis Brock
Common Council
New Haven Railroad Company
Henry Lee
Frank Bolande
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Lee
New Haven Road
Alderman Brock
New Haven
Bridgeport
Railroad
Bridgeport High School Graduation Exercises Tonight
The Bridgeport High School commencement returns the largest class in its history with 108 graduates. Dr Deane awards diplomas after a program featuring music by Harris G Sanbos Styrian Dance and High School Chorus, speakers Cornelia Sterrett Penfield James Edward Meek and others.
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Bridgeport High School
Smith's
Atendance
Deane
Ous High School
Harris G. Sanbos
Phillip Manjorney
P. Scharne
John Sherman Porter
Cornelia Sterrett Penfield
Abraham Lincoln
Nils Paul Larsen
R. King
James Edward Meek
Twelve Die In Madras Mail Train Wreck
At Madras on June 22 the Madras mail train from Minjur to Ennore derailed after striking a defective rail. Twelve were killed and many injured as cars piled up. rescue teams freed those trapped and all survivors were moved to Madras for treatment.
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Madras
Minjur
Ennore
Daughter Is Born To Spanish King And Queen
Madrid June 2 a daughter was born to King Alfonso and Queen Victoria Eugenie at La Granja Palace at six this morning. Both mother and infant are reported in favorable condition. The royal family awaits the new princess as the other children are sons. Alfonso and Victoria Eugenie wed May 21 1906. Their sons include Prince Alfonso born May 10 1907 and Prince Jaime born July 22 1908.
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Madrid
Spain
la Granja
Alphonse
Victoria Eugenie
Prince Alphonse
Jaime
Noted Catholic priest Dr. Maher dies in South Norwalk
Distinguished clergyman Rev. Dr. William Maher of South Norwalk dies after diabetes and leg amputation. Born 1861 in Saybrook, he rose from Branford pastor to Hartford diocese chancellor and beloved orator. Funeral set for St Joseph's South Norwalk with eulogy by Rev. Walter Shanley.
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William Maher
South Norwalk
Hartford
Bridgeport
Bridge- Por
Maher
John F. Luby
New Haven
Nellie, Maher
Ellen Maher
Richard J. Maher
St. Charles’ College
Bilicott City
American College
Roman College
America
Branford
Father Martin
McMahon
Milford
St. Joseph's Church
Dr. Maher
Horse Harper Bought Kicked Case Hits $2000 Claim
Nathan Harper sues the estate of Louis Spivak in Common Pleas court seeking $2000 alleging a horse bought in February 1907 for $150 kicked and caused injuries, with executors Sigmund Leewith and Harry Goldberg named in the estate. The defense claims the horse was in good condition.
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Nathan Harper
Louis Spivak
Sigmund Leewith
Harry Goldberg
Scott
Civil Common Pleas Court
Spivak
Harper
County Proposes One Tenth Mill Tax Levy for County Expenses
Wartford June 22. County Commissioners submit their annual report with receipts estimated at 99,400 and propose raising 20,600 by a one tenth of a mill tax. Estimated expenses total 97,680 including jail costs 35,330 and court house plus county offices fees amounting to 62,350. The report was accepted and the tax levy approved.
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Wartford
Bridgeport
Danbury
Building Fire Bombards State Street Precinct Station
An explosion in the one story State street and Howard avenue building occupied as the Third Precinct station injured no one seriously. Gas leakage from a Hartford Bridgeport Gaslight Co. line caused flames to flare beneath the floor and through walls, lifting the building and blowing a desk top off. Fire was extinguished and neighbors reported the station seemed to rise as if blasted by dynamite.
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Harvey J. Hill
Bridgeport Gaslight Co
State Street
Howard Avenue
Third Precinct
John H. Redgate
Ruggles
Tad” Johnson
Hill
Charles H. Fleming
No. 3 Engine Company
Lieut
Redgate
Wright Bros
Seminarian Baumeister to Be Ordained in Mass of First Service
Otto S Baumeister son of Mr and Mrs Leopold Baumeister of 70 Wheeler avenue is to be ordained a Roman Catholic priest. The ceremony may be at Hartford or Boston and will mark the first St Josephs parish member to enter priesthood. Josef Baumeister his brother a celebrated opera singer will travel from a Western States tour to attend and sing tenor solos at the mass.
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Otto S. Baumeister
Leopold Baumeister
Wheeler Avenue
Hartford
Boston
Baumeister
North End
Grand Street
St. Joseph's R. C. Church
Madison Avenue
Herbert Dahme
Father Dahme
St. Joseph's
Mr. Baumeister
Tarnow University
Tarnow
Austria
Josef Baumeister
Secretary Wilson to Remain in Post Amid Reports
Washington June 22 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said today that he will remain in his position despite circulating rumors and questions about possible changes. He stressed a commitment to current policy and to carrying out duties during a period of cabinet speculation.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Radel Oyster Co to Acquire Standard Oyster Co
South Norwalk June 22 A major oyster deal is likely to be completed as the Andrew Radel Oyster Company seeks to buy Standard Oyster Company. The purchase includes Standard’s plants at South Norwalk Princess Bay and Greenport plus 5 000 to 8 000 acres of ground and six steamers. The Radhel deal would relocate headquarters to South Norwalk and boost local employment. Alden Solmans is president. today is the target date for the closing.
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South Norwalk
South Poe
Long Island Isound
Andrew Radhel Oyster Company
Standard Oyster Company
Big Rachel Concern
Princess Bay
Greenport
Sk i
Standard
Bridgeport
Rachel Company
Norwalk
Roe Alden Solmans
Switzers May Be Reconciled Now
Through an agreement the divorce action by Carrie L. Switzer of Fairfield against her husband L. B. Switzer and his counter suit for 1200 dollars have been withdrawn. Two other suits remain pending, including one by Switzer’s brother-in-law for 5000 dollars and another by Mrs Minnie B Banks of Southport named as co respondent. It is likely the remaining cases will be dropped.
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Fairfield
Switzers
Switzer
Minnie B. Banks
Pequot Avenue
Southport
Referendum Backs Brass and Silver Workers Convention Plan
The Metal Polishers, Brass and Silver Workers National Union announced a referendum result with a majority of 687 against holding a convention this year. The decision aligns with prior plans for the convention and reflects annual expectations by the international body.
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Metal Polishers
Brass and Silver Workers National Union
Senator Depew attends Yale event by error
Special report from United Press New Haven June 22 notes Chauncey M. Depew of New York arriving for the Yale class of 1856 anniversary, learning the event was the previous day, and leaving for Washington after correcting the mistaken timing. Also items report suit continuation in City Court over rings and probate judge Edward P. back from a Catskill week.
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United Press
New Haven
Wis
Chauncey M. Depew
New Wi
Depew
Washington
Harry Schine
Kate Dubb
Edward P
Catskill Mountains
Lost Scarf Pin At Station With Reward Offered
Unclassified item reports a scarf pin lost at a station on Wednesday night. A reward is offered at 53 Seymour Street. St. D2b P
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Seymour
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Reno
Brass ‘Orkers
Sone
Senator Depew
Yale
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Jersey
Andrew Jucas
Church St
Andrew Adzema
Willard St
Eben Sherman
Stepney Depot
Rantz Motor Co
State St
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Meigs
Call
North Ave
Connecticut Avenue
Drew Place
Frederick M. Lincoln
Conn
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Cadillack
Peerless
Lozier
New York City
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Naugatuck
Newtown
H. G. Clark
Sandy Hook
Pequonnock, No. 62
F. of A
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C. R
Jos. P. McCann
Fin Secy
Disaito
Park Avenue
Pabst
Milwaukee
Famous Steam Beer
Jack Mason
Dabuto
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Keane
Old Homestead
E. Main
Walter
O’connor
al Boconn
East Main Street
Livan
Wm. A. Aeueere Round Hill Farm
East End
M. Wittstein
Main St
Schwaebischer Maennerchor
Barnum Avenue
Dodge Park
B Realty Co
Warner
River View Park
Bostone Co
Carroll Avenue
Joseph A. O'Brien
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