Catlin Deposed as Clerk in Stormy City Board Meeting
A stormy session in Mayor Wilson's office ends with George L. Catlin ousted as clerk of the board of contract and supply. George M. Baldwin named temporary successor as Norman Leeds becomes board president amid protests claiming political interference. The board vows to maintain nonpartisan duties while debate over the automo bile purchase and finances continues.
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George L. Catlin
Board of Contrast and Supply
George M. ‘Baldwin
Ted Big
Moon
Wilson
Hell
Baldwin
Norman Leeds
Mayor Wilson
Porary
Robert J. Lynch
Steley
Tthe
Board of Contract and Supply
Catlin
Seeiy
George M. Baldwin
Lynch
Leeds
Closing Exercises of Saint Marys Parochial School
The closing exercises at Saint Marys Parochial School take place at St Marys Church at 7 30 PM. Rev Joseph H Leiferman conducts solemn music as graduates receive diplomas from Rev John Murphy. A sermon by Rev Edward Hayes follows and prizes are awarded for scholarship and attendance.
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St Mary's Parochial School
St Mary’s Church
Joseph H. Leiferman
John Murphy
St. Mary’s
Edward Hayes
Jewett City
Mary Lawless
Lacy Clancy
Ethel Loesar
John Monahan
Fred Cuneo
Ruth O'Neill
Lucy Clancy
Veronica Neary
Anna Hickey
Anna Kelliher
No More Surety Bonds In Criminal Superior
Prisoners and county jail staff gathered in the criminal superior court clerk’s office as officials announced a change: surety bonds will no longer be accepted for releases. Going forward only real estate or cash bonds will be permitted.
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Criminal Superior Court
Superior Court
Missing Woman Is Sought By Grants In Bridgeport
Police today questioned Bridgeport residents named Grant seeking Tessie Kochis, reported missing since Saturday from 7 tthian court. A man claimed to be acting for relatives anxious to locate her, with a possible job as a servant for a Mr Grant. Buenos Ayres is noted for its population.
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Grants
Tessie Kochis
Tthian Court
Ving
Third Precinct
Grant
Zapotlan Seizes Rail Center as Carranza Cabinet Shifts
Zapotlan, a key railroad hub in Jalisco near Guadalajara, has fallen to Gen Al Amino's constitutionalist forces, a move seen as advancing the Villa faction’s southern campaign. In Saltillo, Trevino and Ysidro Fabela resignations provoke expectations of Hay and Cabrera reshaping foreign relations and tempering rebel attitudes toward Mexico City.
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S& S
California
Mazatlan
Mex
San Diego
Constitutionali
Alamino
Zapotlan
J@ieco
Guadalajara
el Paso
Texas
General Trevino
Carranza
Ysidro Fabela
Saltillo
Villa
Vila
Mexico City
Eduard F. Hay
Hay
Iturbe
Sinaloa
Casas Grandes
Europe
Madero
University of Notre Dame
Indiana
Yeidro Fabela
Washington
Niagera Falls
Luis Cabrera
Dow
Cabrera
Mexican envoys pick man for Huerta's throne
Mediators and delegates from both sides worked on informal talks in Niagara Falls to choose the provisional Mexico president. The selection rests with the Mexican factions, easing foreign influence concerns, while the U S government signals readiness to recognize the agreed candidate once delegates resolve the matter.
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Huerta
Niagara Fas
Carranza
General Huerta
Mexico
Librarian Evans Gets Pay Raise in County Action
County commissioners voted to raise the salary of Law Librarian Charles S. Evans from 600 to 800 dollars per year as a reward for long service. Evans has worked 27 years at the county courthouse and is the oldest employee in the building, also serving as messenger of the superior court.
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Charles S. Evans
Evans
County Court House
Point of Lserve
Superior Court
Warrenite Scandal Sparks City Hall Split over Contracts
City Attorney Comley declares contracts illegal in sweeping terms. Mayor Wilson rejects the attorney’s views and urges the commission to ratify. The Commission refuses and refers the matter to the Common Council. Commissioner Rogers says Warrenite has been laid for 98 cents elsewhere, noting Bridgeport’s cost was $1.36 per yard last year.
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Comley
Wilson
Commission
Common Council
Rogers
Bridgeport
City Hall
William H. Comley
Queensborough
N. Y
Babe SLAIN Belief: Dr Garlick Tells Police
Dr Garlick, the medical examiner, believes the newborn male found near Bruce's brook at Barnum and Bishop avenues was strangled with a knotted cloth. Coroner Phelan and Police Superintendent Birmingham confirm the report. detectives pursue significant but undisclosed clues as authorities vow to bring the perpetrators to task. The autopsy suggests death at or near birth, with a bed sheet bearing the Howland Dry Goods Company mark found with the body.
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Bruce's Brook
Barnum and Bishop Avenues
Garlick
Phelan
Birmingham
Howland Dry Goods Company
Yachts Begin Elimination Race In Light Breeze
Rye June 23 event opens with light wind as three yachts start a two‑lap course from Shippan Point to Center Island Point. Defiance leads the fleet at 1 01:10, Vanite 1 01:15, Resolute 1 01:28 in unofficial times. Bishop Hartley of Columbus meets the Pope.
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Rye
Shippan Point
Center Island ‘Point
Resolute
Vanite
Defiance
Bridgeport Grips Second in Connecticut Population Race
Washington June 23 The Bureau of the Census released July 14 1914 population estimates for U S cities. New Haven leads Connecticut with 144 500 residents while Bridgeport rises to 115 289 securing second place ahead of Hartford at 107 438 and Waterbury up to 82 517 from 73 141 in 1910.
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Washington
Bureau of the Census
United States
New Haven
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Hartford
Waterbury
Aged Mother Seeks Son's Trunk After Murder Conviction
Mrs Gratizia Buonamo appeared at the county courthouse seeking her son Joseph Buonomo's trunk tied to his murder case in Stratford. Buonomo was convicted for killing Jennie Cavalieri and faces execution June 30. State Policeman Vitelli had earlier removed the trunk from the courthouse. he was unavailable when she returned.
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State
Gratizia Buonamo
Vitelli
Jennie Cavalieri
Stratford
Buonomo
Subway Cave-In Buries 20 Workers In Brooklyn Collapse
In Brooklyn a large section of sidewalk and superstructure over a new subway caved in, burying over twenty workmen and killing one. Six were badly injured, a wagon and team were engulfed, and at least one horse died. Police reserves labored to reach the injured as the superintendent and foreman were arrested for inquiry.
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New York
Brooklyn
Acme Ice Cream Co Loses Suit and Other Local Notices
Judge Scott in the court of common pleas ruled for the defendant in the Oscar Katzyck and Acme Ice Cream Co suit against Harry Costandy over unpaid ice cream deliveries. The Star Brass and Iron Bend Co won $23.17 against Rubin Phillips for merchandise sold. Police seek a 1913 Ford reported stolen from New Haven heading toward Bridgeport. A one and a half year old, Steve Backside, 250 Church Street, was taken to hospital with scarlet fever for evaluation by Dr Beaudry and health board officials.
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Scott
Court of Common
Oscar Katzyck
Acme Ice Cream Co
Harry Costandy
Star Brass and
dJron Bed Co
Rubin Phillips
St@ve
Church Street
Beaudry
Steve
Health Board
West Ave Graders Hustle as Wilson Approves Work
Amid protests over Warren Brothers asphalt contracts the city attorney deems them illegal and unfunded. Warren Brothers rush West avenue paving from State to Prospect with four plants ready, eight to ten teams aiding grading and gutter work, mayor Wilson confirming rapid progress and urging speed despite opposition.
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Warren Brothers
West Avenue
State Street
Prospect
Farmer
Wes
North Avenue
South Avenue
Christopher Rickard
Prospect Street
Railroad Avenue
Wilson
Common Council
Mayor Faces Legal Fight Over Warrenite Pavement
City records show Warrenite pavement laid at 98 cents a unit in Queensborough. City Attorney says no funds exist for the Warrenite contracts and bond proceeds cannot cover repairs. Paying Commission defers ruling to the common council after hearing the attorney's opinion.
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Warren Bros
Be- Hin
Board of Contract Supply
Con- Miadt Mera
Clerk Catln
Mr. Leeds
Mr. Lynch
Saint Mary’s Parish
Buenos Ayres
Babe
DR. Garlick
Hartley
Columbus
Ohio
West Ave
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