Father Fox celebrates 35 years as priest in East Hampton
East Hampton Conn June 24 Rev Patrick Fox of St Patrick s Roman Catholic church is today receiving congratulations on the th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Father Fox was born in Ireland sixty years ago and had served at several parishes in Connecticut before coming here three years ago.
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East Hampton
Conn
Patrick Fox
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
Father Fox
Ireland
Connecticut
Air Brakes Target Trolley Accident Reduction
Hartford officials from most Hartford trolley lines testified before the public utilities commission following a report by Chief Engineer C. E. Elwell proposing universal airbrakes to cut trolley accidents. The conference continued with company representatives cited to appear before the board.
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Hartford
Public Utilities Commission
C. E. Elwell
J H Taylor Wins British Golf Championship Again
J H Taylor, British golf champion on four previous occasions, won again at Hoylake with a four round total of 304. He shot 73 in the first round, 75 in the second, 77 in the third, and 73 in the final round, securing the grand aggregate.
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Hoylake
Pag
J. H. Taylor
Hart and Rock Miss License Appeals Evidence Held
Two saloonkeepers Hart of Union Square and Rock of State Street failed to appear at a superior court hearing on renewals. The absent owners reportedly withdrew their appeals while Richards Marcan tonio Steinert testified along with police witnesses about the establishments reputations. Judge Case reserved decision after questioning a witness about manager Stankey’s sanitarium hospitalization.
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Superior Court
William Hart
Union Square
Thomas Rock
State Street
Pasquale Richards
Water Street
Louis Marcantonio
Bank Street
Frederick Steinert
Pullman
Edward J. McManus
Liuts
Hazel
Blansfield
Bagley, Beneditti
Joseph Coughlin
Richards, Marcantonio and Steinert
Steinert
Otto Stankey
Case
Stankey
Obituaries and funeral notices from 1913 1918 era city listings
A fragmentary page lists multiple death notices with funeral details. Corbett Mary Lynch widow of James Corbett invited to attend funeral at No 5 Star Avenue Danbury and interment at St Rose Newtown. Clarkson Montfort Clarkson age 51 invited to funeral at No 29 Fairfield Avenue and burial at Mount Grove cemetery. Smeth James J son of Richard and Mary Smeth aged 2 years 3 months 24 days funeral from No 98 Clift Street to St Michael's cemetery. Wickicky Busan widow of Thomas Wickicky funeral from daughter Mrs Samuel Thorton 290 Wood Avenue and Saint Augustine's church with interment at St Michael's cemetery.
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Borner
Corbett
Danbury
Mary Lynch
Jamés Corbett
Fon Factor
Star Avenue
St. Joseph's Church
St. Rose's Eee Newtown
Clarkson
Ahaa
Montatfort
Fairfield Avenue
Burtalim
Smeth
James J
Richard
Mary Smith
Clift Street
St. Michael's
Busan
Thomas Hickey
Samuel Thorton
Wood Avenue
Saint Augustine’s Church
St Michael’s Cemetery
Birmingham Is Much Improved
From Eugene Birmingham home at 135 Washington Avenue comes news that the well known official is gradually recovering from a recent illness. Family members could not confirm plans, but it is believed he may seek rest at a health resort before resuming police governance duties.
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Eugene Birmingham
Washington Avenue
Baldwin Reappoints Dr. H. A. Thornbury
Hartford June 24 Gov Baldwin today made appointments to state boards and commissions including Dr H A Thornbury to the state board of osteopathic registration and examination and Daniel C Link to fill a Norwich vacancy to July 1 1913 with a two year term from that date Harry B E Bates to the state board of veterinary registration for five years succeeding Dr B E Dow Arthur R Leete reappointed to the board of examiners of optometrists for three years from July 1 1913 Albert W Crosby reappointed to the dental commissioners for five years from July 1 1913 Henry M Snell George E Bicknell and Martin Brod erick appointed to the voting machines board for three years from July 1 Connecticut School for Boys John H Parish reappointed for two years
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Hartford
Baldwin
State Board of Osteopathic Registration and Examination
H. A.thorn
Bridgeport
Gene C. Link
Stamford
Margaret Loughlin
Norwich
Louis C. Kingsbury
State Board of Veterinary and Registration
Harry BE. Bates
Norwalk
B. EK. Dow
Willimantic
State Board of Examiners of
Eqibalmers
Arthur R. Leete
Thompsonville
Albert W. Crosby
New Haven
State Board of Voting
Henry M. Snell
Saybrook
George E. Bicknell
Meriden
Martin Broderick
Connecticut School For Boys
John H. Parish
Attorneys Seek Musician To Give Him Fortune
Joseph B. Galleppo, a musician formerly of Granville, N Y, now in Bridgeport, has fallen heir to an estate. Police have conducted a strict search per Bridgeport attorneys but have not located him. Information on his whereabouts is sought and appreciated by Captain George Arnold.
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Joseph B. Galleppo
Granville
Bridgeport
George Arnold
Ellen Cosgrove Keane Obituary at St Michael’s Cemetery
The mortal remains of Ellen Cosgrove Keane wife of Patrick J Keane were laid to rest in the family plot at St Michael's cemetery after a high mass of requiem at St Augustine's Church. Rev J J Kennedy delivered the eulogy and assisted by Revs Murphy and Picker the service reflected a devout Christian life with pallbearers named John O Connor Edward Finlan Jr John Lapton Anthony Keane James Felters and Michael Owens. Rev Kennedy accompanied the burial and read the committal.
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Ellen Cosgrove
Patrick J. Keane
Mother Earth
St. Michael's Cemetery
Madison Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
Schmidt
Dominic Jesu
Brisbois
J. J. Kennedy
Murphy
Picker
Father Kennedy
John O’connell
Edward Finlan, Jr
John Lapton
Anthony Keane
James Felters
Michael Owens
Veteran John Ennis Taken Ill On Hike
Stanford June 24 Veteran pedestrian John Ennis at 70 is seriously ill at his home after a days long attempt to beat E P Weston in a New York to Minneapolis hike. He became ill near Millville Pa with stomach trouble and may not recover. The report notes his earlier lead over Weston before illness.
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Stanford
John Ennis
E. P. Weston
New York
Minneapolis
Ennis
Weston
Millville
Snap Shot Fountain Pens At Ten Cents Each
Low price sales pitch for self filling fountain pens from Jackson's Book Shop at 986 88 Main Street. Parker Waterman and Conklin pens offered at various prices, including decorative presentation styles. Local shop promotes wide selection suitable for gifts and everyday use.
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Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
Parker, Waterman and Conklin
DeForest Skirts Decision On Bridgeport Council Return
Ex alderman Robert G. DeForest withholds plans about running again for the Bridgeport Common Council. Alderman Daniel Walker undecided on whether DeForest would reclaim the presidency or join the council again, while Frank Clancy’s role as successor is seen as workable if DeForest runs.
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Robert G. DeForest
Bridgeport
Daniel E. Walker
DeForest
Sphinx Ab
Common Council
Frank Clancy
Doctor Arrested For Manslaughter In Waterbury Case
Waterbury June 24 Dr William A Goodrich arrested this afternoon on abortion and manslaughter charges in connection with the death of Helen Johnson at Waterbury hospital. He was released on bonds of 2500 furnished by Dr Frederick G Graves.
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Waterbury
William A. Goodrich
Waterbury Hospital
Helen Johnson
Frederick G. Graves
High and strong bags and suit-cases for travelers
Travelers need bags or suit-cases for any trip from a week to a few days. Proper hand baggage saves effort, avoids fatigue, and offers long service with care. The ad lists Russet fibre, waterproof fibregras, matting, keratol, and cowhide cases in 14 to 26 inch sizes with locks, straps, pockets, and cloth linings at various prices from $0.50 to $5.00.
Burglar Arrested at Pistol Point in West Haven
New Haven June 24 Howard Hines alias Arthur Peck 19 was arrested under cover of revolvers by West Haven policemen early this morning for burgling John E Swanson store on Campbell avenue. Police say an accomplice fled. Hines arraigned before Judge Bryant in West Haven town court and case continued on $2,000 bond.
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New Haven
Howard Hines
Arthur Peck
West Haven
John E. Swanson
Campbell Avenue
Baines
Haines
Bryant
Strike of 1 000 Garment Workers in Cincinnati Area
Cincinnati witnesses a mass garment workers strike as 11 000 employees refuse to work across shops and factories. Estimates place 8 000 on strike in Cincinnati with 3 000 more in Mount Healthy, Reading, and across the river in Newport and Covington. Women seek 48 hour weeks while men demand 60 hour weeks plus a 10 percent wage rise.
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Cincinnati
Mount Healthy
Reading
Newport
Covington
Six-Three Kodak debuts with faster shutter and Cooke lens
A new Six-Three Kodak model arrives boasting a Cooke astigmat lens, a faster shutter device replacing the bulb, and higher speed performance. Available sizes No. 1A No. 3 and No. 3A priced from 38 to 50 with emphasis on improved precision and image quality for eager photographers.
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Kodak
Cooke Kodak
Rooster River Bridge Nears July 15 Opening
City Engineer Alfred H. Terry reports rapid progress on the new concrete Rooster River bridge at North Avenue. It should be open to general traffic by July 15, though a brief closure may follow for settlement after completion. A temporary wooden bridge will handle traffic during settling.
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Rooster River
North Avenue
Alfred H.terry
Terry
Little River
Pequonnock
Dope Fiend Pleads Guilty to Theft in New London
William Crow admitted stealing a $35 stick pin from Strauss & Ma comma ber and, under Police Judge Coit, was fined $20 and jailed for three months. He used the alias Marsh and disclosed addiction to dope with a hypodermic needle and cocaine evidence. He cited tuberculosis and past residences in Hartford and New Haven.
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New London
William Crow
Strauss & Macomber
Coit
Crow
Marsh
Hartford
New Haven
Luncheon Honors Mrs Kinney by Daughters Chapter
About 200 Daughters of the American Revolution attended a memory luncheon in New London honoring Mrs. Sarah T. Kinney of Hartford at the Griswold Hotel in Eastern Point. Mrs. John Laidlaw Buell led the post luncheon program, tendered by the Lucertia Shaw Chapter of New London.
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New London
Sarah T. Kinney
Hartford
Griswold Hotel
Eastern Point
John Laidlaw Buell
Lucretia Shaw
Rockefeller Arrives for Summer at Forest Hill Home
Cleveland telegram June 24 reports John D Rockefeller arriving with Mrs Rockefeller and sister Miss Lucy Spellman to spend the summer at his Forest Hill residence. A squad of servants accompanies them as part of the New York financier's travel notices in the period.
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Cleveland, O
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Mrs. Rockefeller
Lucy Spellman
Miss Florence O Connor Graduates With Highest Honors
Miss Katherine O Connor of State Street returns from Hartford where she attended the graduation exercises of her niece Miss Florence Madeleine O Connor of Springfield who graduates with the highest honors.
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Katherine O'Connor
State Street
Hartford
Florence Madeleine O'Connor
Springfield
No Vacation for President Wilson With Congress in Session
Miss Virginia Gregory daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Gregory of 227 Congress street has been visiting Hartford and Springfed Mass She attended the graduation exercises of her cousin Joseph at Mt St and also attended the graduation at the Elma Chicopee Mass yesterday President Wilson intends no vacation while Congress is in session and is determined to share any discomforts the hot weather with the nation
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Virginia Gregory
J. F. Gregory
Congress Street
Hartford
Springfed
Mass
Washington
Wil
Mt. St. Son
Joseph
Congress
Elma
Chicopee
English lounge suits offered at twenty dollars
A dealer touts English style lounge suits priced at twenty dollars as a bargain though worth more, highlighting light fabrics, silk or mohair lining, tailored fit, soft shoulders, roll front, athletic cut. Suits come in sizes 34 regular to 44 stout, Main floor rear.
Swimming suits for men and boys offered at low prices
A basement sale advertises men and boys swimming suits described as affordable yet serviceable. It notes best value comes from higher quality outfits, with worsted two-piece options in gray blue or black trimmed in white or red, priced at $2 and $2.50.
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Gotton
Fight Over Dead Man's Organs in Insurance Suit
Baltimore coroner D Abbott and ex judge A G Stewart of Jacksonville arrive to join a three way fight over the organs of E O Painter who died in the St Johns river. United States Surety & Guaranty Co seeks a receiver for the organs and independent exam while Stewart says analysis found no poison and organs should go to the Painter family. Painter had insurance exceeding 1.1 million dollars.
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Baltimore
D. Abbott
A. G. Stewart
Jacksonville
Fla
E O. Painter
St. Johns River
United States Surety & Guaranty Company
Painter
Stewart
Abbott
Florida
Corset Saves Girl From Attack By Two Masked Men
Hartford June 24 Miss Migs Meecy Sampognaro 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sampognaro of 29 Morgan Street was attacked at 5 30 in her father’s apartment by two masked Italians. One fired a shot but a steel corset saved her life by stopping the bullet. The assailants escaped. Police have a description and Sampognaro helped with details after the door was opened.
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Hartford
Migs Meecy Samposnaro
Frank Salmocsnaro
Morgan Strest
Gres
Sampognaro
Sci
Jack Shepherd in Critical Condition After Fairfield Crash
The well known clothing salesman Jack Shepherd remains in critical condition after a Fairfield Sunday automobile accident. He is unconscious most of the time at Galen hospital though he shows brief moments of brightness. Doctors hope his strong physique aids recovery as Fairfield authorities prepared to serve a warrant on Daniel Williams for driving at excessive speed. George Pitsiplo remains in $600 bail as the other driver.
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Jack Shepherd
Fairfield
Shepherd
Galen Hospital
Daniel Williams
George Pitsiplo
Anti Free Sugar Democrats Form New Schedule
Washington reports Anti Free Sugar Democrats in the Senate caucus agreed to back Senator Shafroth's amendment to end the 1916 free sugar provision and replace it with a duty about one half cent per pound on refined sugar after that period.
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Washington
Senate
Shafroth
Stay Execution Of Louis Saxons On Grounds Of Insanity
Hartford June 4 An application for an order staying the execution of Louis Saxon, set for Friday night at the state prison, was presented to Judge Joel H Reed of the criminal court. The hearing, argued by Gwochlensky and State Attorney Hugh Mr Alcorn, contends Saxon has been insane since sentence and thus cannot be hanged. The petition questions the Board of Pardons denial as executive action and asserts the right should be decided by the courts.
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Hartford
Louis Saxon
Joel H. Reed
Criminal Court
Jacot the Wolsky
Samon
Gchwolsky
Hugh Mr. Alcorn
Gaxon
Set
Board of Pardons
See
Rence
Courts
Railroad Will Affect Missouri Rates After Court Decision
Kansas City June 14. Railroads in Missouri act on recent Supreme Court rate ruling upholding the Steves law. Attorneys announce practical date for new rates pending mandate from higher court.
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Kansas City
Missouri
United Huaepee Cae
Steveslas
Suarerre
Attorne Reirwe
Efter & Hears
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