Woman Slayer Roberts Shot by Sheriff Posse at Maryland Wharf
Emmet Roberts, killer of May Thompson Woodill, was shot dead by a sheriff s posse as they closed in on him at a Talbot County Maryland wharf. The pursuit began after a mysterious boat was spotted on Back River near Colonel Thompson s properties. Roberts fired on the pursuers, and a brief exchange left him dead with a revolver at his side. a bottle of poison and letters were found aboard. The slain woman, May Thompson Woodill, had a complex history including marriages to Dr. W W Caswell of Boston and to Woodill, with ties to Lyman J Gage. The case links to Theosophy circles and the Point Loma school.
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United Press
St. Michaels
Emmet Roberts
May Thompson Woodill
Charlies A. Thompson
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Talbott County
Back River
Colonel Thompson
Roberts
John McQuay
Boseman
Mortimer
Willy
McQuay
McDaniely
Sheriff Mortimer
Hooper
Harper
Rob
Myer ‘Crone
Crone
W. W. Caswell
Boston
Edith May Lwooedill Thompson
McDaniels
Walter L. Caswell
Katherine Tingley
Rooklyn
Miss Thompson
Point Loma
Woodill
Harry F. Adams
North Adams
Mass
Los Angeles
H. V. Woodil
Gilbert Woodill
Secre
the Treasury
É Wire
Public Utility Bill Likely From Senate Committee
A legislative panel in session will report a utility bill next week. Members disagree on the bill’s teeth yet seek a workable measure acceptable to all, with potential for two reports if needed. The committee plans a Monday meeting and may stay all night to finalize the bill for Senate consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Senate
Frank Miller Prizes Awarded for Annual School Art
The annual Frank Miller wing prizes were distributed this morning at the Board of Education rooms. A Columbia College faculty member selected the winners from Miss Mary Jackson’s student works. Clinton B. School No. 3 won first prize of 10 dollars for best model drawing with Gertrude Pendleton and Natalie De Rich receiving honorable mentions from Barnum School. Ernest Speliser earned a five dollar second prize for another entry with Bennie Spinnack of Washington noted for honorable mention. The second award recognized the greatest cut during the year, with valuable judge criticisms cited as merit.
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Frank Miller
Board of Education
Columbia College
Mary Jackson
Clinton B
Gertrude Pendleton
Natalie de Rich
Barnum
Ernest Speliser
Bennie Spinnack
Washington
Weather Indications Forecast Amid Heat Wave
Forecast calls for generally fair weather today and Saturday. Heat wave persists in eastern sections with minimum temperatures from 86 to 92 degrees. An earlier reading of 85 degrees in Boston is noted. trend suggests heat easing later but remains intense in the east.
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Boston
Consummation of Big Oyster Deal in South Norwalk
The Standard Oyster Company sold to Radhel Oyster Company, finalizing the transfer yesterday. Andrew Radel gains a major Long Island Sound operation with Water Street plant, Suffolk shipping and barrelling plant, six oyster boats, and 8 boats total. President Alden Solmans retires as the harbor conditions prompt shifting Bridgeport business to South Norwalk.
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South Norwalk
Standard Oyster Company
Radhel Oyster Company
Andrew Radel
Standard
Long Island Sound
Radel Company
Radel
Alice
Petrel
Curlew
Isa M
Guess
Watchboat
Bridgeport
Four Generations Under Bossas Roof
Effie Louise Bossa of New Canaan won a separation from Harry Leslie Bossa of Boston in Civil Superior Court Judge Lucien F. Burpee granted the motion on infidelity grounds. She said he deserted her in August 1906 after losing his job. he later claimed a Brooklyn mistress. Testimony showed Bossanna and a woman lived with them and that Bossas had four generations under his roof.
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Effie Louise Bossa
New Canaan
Civil Superior Court
Harry Leslie Bossa
Boston
Lucien F. Burpee
Sarah EB. Sprague
Brooklyn
Bossanna
Be Aer
Bossas
Gould Exonerated in Separation suit with $3000 Alimony
Justice Dowling exonerated Mrs. Gould of all charges in the Gould case and granted separation along with alimony of 3000 dollars per month. Mrs. Katherine Clemmons Gould defended herself amid testimony about meetings with Farnum and finances, denying drunkenness and blaming witnesses’ falsehoods.
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Gould
United Press
New York
Justice Dowling
Katherine Clemmons ‘Gould
de- Lancey Nicoll
Howard Gould
Nicoll
Farnum
John DeLaney Dies From Burns While Relying to Save Family
John DeLaney former Bridgeport boy lies at the point of death in Howe Oklahoma from severe burns suffered when he reentered a burning home on June 15 to save household effects. He saved his wife and two children but clothing caught fire. He earlier worked in plumbing railroading and lumber and served as Howe city clerk. His brother Attorney DeLaney in Bridgeport receives warm letters from Howe officials.
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John DeLaney
Bridgeport
Howe
Okla
DeLaney
Men Oe
Prioe
Toronto
Canada
Texas
Mr. Quinlan
Quinlan
Oklo
William DeLaney
No. 5 Engine Co
High Street
James Rabb
Despondent Whitman Ends Life in Westport Studio
A. H. Whitman, 45, owner of the Whitman studio at Park and Fairfield, shot himself in his Westport bathroom last night at 8. He suffered lung trouble and recent dyspepsia, leaving a widow at State street. He had bought the studio from Silas Kind months ago after running it for years and his death is attributed to despondency over ill health.
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A. H. Whitman
Whitman
Park and Fairfield Avenues
Westport
Silas Kind
State Street
Gunshanan To Speak At Bridgeport Relief Event Postponed
John F. Gunshanan a noted Connecticut health reformer known for his work against white plague will not speak at Washington park tonight due to heat. He spoke to workers at Locomobile factory and the meeting has been postponed to a later evening next week under Bridgeport Relief Association auspices.
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John F. Gunshanan
Connecticut
Washington Park
Bridgeport Relief Association
Locomotive Sparks Fire at Pacific Iron Works Roof
Sparks from a passing locomotive ignited the cupola atop the Pacific Iron Works last evening around 7 o clock. An alarm was rung from a factory box, initially miscopied then clarified as a fire call. The auto chemical apparatus quickly contained the blaze.
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Pacific Iron Works
Auto Chemical
Jealous husband shoots wife then kills himself in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport a 40 year old man, Bil Stanton, shoots his wife Margaret Benson Stanton after a domestic quarrel, then shoots himself in the head. She survives with a possible recovery while he dies. police seek ante mortem statements as doctors assess their alcoholism and poor health.
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Bil” Stanton
Margaret Benson Stanton
Bridgeport
Stanton
Sterling Street
Nichols Street
John Gildersleeve
Harry Decker
Stanton House
Bray
Arnold
Detective Bureau
Stantons
East
Buttery Committed to State Hospital for Insanity
William H. Buttery a Stratford blacksmith who became insane on Thursday was today committed to the State Hospital for the Insane at Mid-Meatown.
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Buttery
William H. Buttery
Stratford
State Hospital For the
Mid- Meatown
Circus Returns to Town for Ringling Brothers Show
Thousands line Main and State streets to witness a Ringling Brothers parade featuring elephants camels zebras and Shetland ponies. The afternoon performance draws large crowds despite heat with more acts and a second show planned tonight before the circus departs.
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Bridgeport
Main
State
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Calliope
Ringling Brothers
America
Equestrienne
Deaths and Funerals of John Duffy
The funeral was largely attended from the residence of his daughter Mrs. Mary A. Konstanzer at 113 Brooks Street this morning. Services followed at St. Charles church with a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Father Lynch. Floral offerings were numerous and handsome. Pallbearers: Alfred Baker, Joseph Langdon, Nicholas Baudoin, Frank O'Mara, Patrick Dolan, David Hildenbrand. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery.
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John Duffy
Mary A. Konstanzer
Brooks Street
St. Charles’ Church
Father Lynch
Alfred Baker
Joseph Langdon
Nicholas Baudoin
Frank O'Mara
Patrick Dolan
David Hildenbrand
St. Michael's Remetery
Various items for sale and notice classifieds across Bridgeport
A jumble of small ads lists items for sale including a 21 ft oak launch, two ceiling fans, a two family house for sale, and a new cottage for rent. It also notes a safety ad for corn remedies, stamp supplies, clothing on sale, bar association notices, and real estate opportunities at River View Park. Also included are severals notices for bartenders meetings and a Pabst case pickup. Numerous contact addresses and phone numbers are provided.
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Beautiful Ward
Gage
Corps of Washington
Bossa’s
Jay Gould
Mr. Farnum
Klaew & Erlanger
Shubert
Hartford
Gunshanon
Bill” Stanton
Circus
Georgetown
ARK Lodge NO. 89
F.A. M
Gilbert Memorial Chapel
Wilton
Branchville
Redding
A. C. Furbish
Alice Stocking
Arklodge
Milford
Furbish
Miss Stocking
Rhish
George Inder
Congregational Church
Gilbert Memorial
Floyd B
Mise Stocking
Walter Aea
Miss Town
Strathford Ave
Dept.port Brass Co
Naugatuck Junction
Main St
Mansfield
Stratford Ave
O. Mathews
Beard’s Corner
Ford
Atp
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Cannon St
Coe Prunes
The
Coe & White Co
Minneapolis
J. M. Sears
River View Park
Boston Realty Co
Warner Building
Pratt's Cafe
Fairfield Ave
Mark Nagle
East Main Street
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
Theodore Leavenworth
R. D
Philadelphia Optical College
Meigs Building
Dutta
Pabst
Milwaukee
Jack Mason
Cannon Street
Dabuto
West Avenue
Snare
Triest Co
Congress Street Bridge
Dasa'p
Noble
Connecticut Avenue
Drew Place
Frederick M. Lincoln
Conn
Wheel & Wood Bending Co
Straw
Wm A. Murray
Fairfi
East Emad
Eee Bishan
Dodge Park
Realty Co
Warner Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenus
Hubbell Terrace
Boston Realty Ca
Bs Warner
Dotso
Park Nue
U 23
Strai Building
Peter Hron
Strai Ave
E. Main St
James J. Sheehan
Sheehan
Jami
O'Connor's
East Main
Walter Sts
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