Celebration guest murdered as others injured in Lexington Ave. crash
Three men were detained after a fatal shooting and stabbing incident at a Lexington Avenue celebration last night. Michael Siddone and another guest were hospitalized at St Vincent’s in critical condition, with investigators unsure whether wounds were from gunfire or stabbing. George Nicita and Joseph Cille are held as material witnesses. authorities examine weapons and sequence of events.
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Michael Siddone
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lexington Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
John Wapolitano
Howeves
Wounda
George Nicita
Joseph Cille
Meher
Pell widow awarded $25,000 in railroad death suit
New York June 26 Mrs Osgood Pell of New York was awarded a verdict of $25,000 for the death of her husband who was killed in an accident at the railroad crossing near Ae Fork and Newport. She had asked for $250,000 for the death and the same amount for injuries.
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New York
Osgood Pell
Ae- Fork
Newport
Agaii
Juror snoozes on train delaying court session
Juror George D. Sobey of Witten stayed up late and dozed on a train, missing court until New Haven. Judge Wheeler reprimanded Sobey as the trial of John Chipke, John Jo past and Peter Demko continued after brass hour. Andrew Zinger, cited earlier, suffered a cut on an arm. trial not finished at close.
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George D. Sobey
Witten
New Haven Art
Waleh
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Sobey
John Chipke
John Jopast
Peter Demko
Andrew Zinger
Dprass
Missing Newsdealer Returns After Several Days Away
Mewedealer Tohn Barshhow, a local newsdealer, has returned to the city after being missing for several days. He was last seen at his home before departing for an extended period. Authorities have not released further details.
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Mewedealer
Weather forecast for Bair tonight and Saturday
Forecast calls for unsettled conditions with showers likely tonight and into Saturday. Temperatures remain mild with a moderate breeze from the west and gusts near coastal areas. Local readers should expect changing skies and brief downpours.
Dispute Over 50000 Property Deal Lands Suit
A suit over a 1314 1316 Main streets real estate transaction seeks court determination of a mutual mistake as to price and mortgage allocations. LaCroix and Anderson claim a May agreement to buy for 50890 plus two land parcels. Berger believes 313000 mortgage should be added to the price. Plaintiffs paid 6000 down and seek restitution of 5000 after Berger refused to rectify.
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Main Streets
LaCroix & Anderson
Main Street
Charies J. Berger
Thomas J. Cunningham
Berger
Fairfield
Ace Berger
Bercer
Will If I Can Says President On Shunning War
President Wilson tours New England for his first wartime vacation. In Springfield Holyoke Northampton and Greenfield he shows gratitude to crowds and shakes hands as tormented by war questions. A York University student group cheers for peace while others urge a speech. Wilson affirms I will if I can on avoiding a direct declaration of war.
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Mass
Cornish
Is State
Springfield
Holyoke
Northampton
Greenfield
Toronto University
An. M.C. A
Northfield
Wilson
Washington
Robert Lansing
President
Postmaster Greene Expands Special Delivery Service
Postmaster Greene doubles special delivery carriers to eight and extends hours from 7 am to 11 pm. Customers at sub stations may call main office for immediate carrier pickup of mail or parcels with the appropriate stamps. System approved yesterday by Daniel C. Roper, assistant postmaster general.
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Greene
Parcel Post
Green
Daniel C. Roper
Baumann and Clancy Win Marriage License
Rudolph L Baumann of 382 South avenue and Anne Elizabeth Clancy both age 24 obtained a marriage license in the town clerk office. Also licensed were Joseph McQuail 22 of 584 Park avenue and Kathryn Burke 22 of 44 Franklin street. Controller Williams issued a charter to the Overland Bank of Boise Idaho with capital 100000.
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Rudolph
L. Baumann
South Avenue
Rudolph Baumann
South End
Anne Elizabeth Clancy
Frank J. Clancy
Joseph McQuail
Park Avenue
Kathryn Burke
Franklin Street
Mystic block gutted by $100000 blaze
The Gilbert block on Main street Mystic Conn burned and flooded others after an overheated oven flue from Green's bakery caused a fire that gutted the fourth floor and roof. Losses to owners and tenants estimated at 100000 with insurance totals of 30000 for fire or water damage. Several businesses and offices were affected including the Lyceum Theatre stage area and Odd Fellows apartments on the third floor.
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Mystic
Conun
Gilbert
Main Street
Gilbert Transportation Company
Penderton Brothers
New York City
Lyseum Theatre
Green's Bakery
E B. Noyes Drygoods,company
Newhall Company
Dlothiers
B. H. Hewitt
Dr. M. IL. Snail
Wilcox Fertilzer Company
The
Odd Fellows
Builtins
Clothiers
Dry Goods Company
Thaw Sanity Hearings Stir New Hampshire Witnesses
New York June 25 The sanity trial of Harry K Thaw draws witnesses from New England as jurors hear testimony from Manchester residents and Thaws custodian about his intelligence and sane behavior. Court adjourns with state seeking a commission to explain Thaw's Harvard departure and moving pictures Thaw produced in Canada and New Hampshire.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Harvard
Mary Copley Thaw
New England
Stanford White
Noel E. Goelette
Manchester
N. E
Lalenge
Eugene Nute
New Hampshire
Robert P. Johnston
Cook
Not Held in Court Embezzlement Case in Bridgewater
Co. E. Thompson of Bridgewater was arrested on a warrant for embezzlement. Officers Arnold and Cronan brought him to city court where the Fox Piano Co declined to prosecute after a settlement. Thompson allegedly tried to sell a piano bought on installment to Marthe B. Pickter for a $275 debt.
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Co. E. Thompson
Bridgewater
George Arnold
Edward Cronan
Auto Cenvers
Thompson
Fox Piano Co
Marthe B. Pickter
Butler Avenue
Regor
Nolse
Gray
Reporter Release After Entering European War Zone
A correspondent arrested recently for entering a war zone has been released. The report notes the journalist had been with an artist in the field, linked to Reed, and now returns home after the incident.
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Spondent
En Mission
Reed
Yale Second Crew Wins Surprise Varsity Rowing Race
New London June 25 Yale followers felt confident after the second crew upset Harvard seconds in a brisk Thames race. A 10 knot southerly blew rough water, threatening the varsity eight and h men eight events which had been postponed. Crowds swelled as trains brought visitors eager to watch from the river banks ahead of the afternoon events.
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New London
Yale
Harvard
Thames
Sharps
Elopers and Alibis Bind Holyoke Duo in Non Support
Joseph Mercier known as Beau Brummel of Holyoke Mass faces a non support charge after eloping with Mrs Annie VanArsdale, while his wife Mrs Mercier testified she has received no support and that he left Holyoke to shake his many lady friends. Police pursued him to Bridgeport Rochester and Springfield ends as he tried to rejoin a moving train.
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Joseph Mercier
Beau Brummel
Holyoke
Mass
Bridgeport
Mercier
Annie VanArsdale
Rochester
Brown
New Tractor For No 1 Engine House In Service Today
The big new tractor to draw Chemical Engine No 1 went into commission today at the fire house on Middle Street. Fire company personnel changes were ordered: William McGrath moves from Engine 4 to Truck 2, Frank Haffner from Truck 2 to Engine 10, Theodore Wendt from Truck 2 to Engine No 4, and John Hackett from Engine 10 to Engine 2.
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Middle Street
William McGrath
Frank Haffner
Theodore Wendt
John Hackett
Detectives From Bridgeport to New London Regatta
Detectives Peter Hall and George Simon of Bridgeport police were assigned to duty at New London for the annual boat races. Local officers protect Bridgeporters and others from pickpockets during the regatta, with payment made by New London County. Police from towns statewide aid in crowd protection.
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Peter Hall
George Simon
New London
Ballard 70 Quits Posts Rumor Circulates in Bridgeport
Rumor says Frank H. Ballard will resign from the county commissioners and Republican town committee posts. Officials deny plans and say Ballard will remain amid reports of late Sunday confrontation with Mrs. Holmes and tensions within the Fifth district Republican machine.
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Frank H. Ballard
Republican Town Committee
Bridgeport
Ballard
Court House
Wood Avenue
Comunus
Ioner
Commission
Pease
Piiierd
Willard Holmes
Holmes
Henry Crawford
Aer
Robinson
Republican County
Fifth District
Seven Fatally Burned After Gas Explosion in Pittsburgh
Seven men were fatally burned when a gasoline explosion ripped through a corrugated iron building at the Aetna Explosives works in Pittsburgh. Workers escaped by leaping from windows as their bodies burned like torches and were taken to a hospital. Government supervised experiments with a new gasoline manufacturing process are noted, with officials offering no cause yet.
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Pittsburgh
Actna Explosives Company
Aetna Pient
Dr Richter Leaves Only Small Estate
Louise M. Richter widow of Dr August F. Richter asked for an administrator for his estate stating only 242.82 remained in the Bank of T. L. Watson & Co. The physician, longtime Bridgeport practitioner, was said to have many German American friends and a large practice. Judge Wakeman appointed Frank Polke administrator. heirs are the widow and son Adolph A. Richter, 19.
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Louise M
August F. Richter
T. L. Watson & Co
Richter
Bridgeport
West End
Barnum Avenue
Bacon Wakeman
Fairfield
Paul L. Miller
Frank Polke
Adolph A. Richter
Russians Drawn Up For Finish Battle to Defend Warsaw
War News reports ongoing Russian defensive and offensive actions in Galicia and near Warsaw. Desperate battles persist along the Dneister as Grand Duke Nicholas forces seize a fortified height. Artillery battles continue with limited infantry activity as Austrian and Italian fronts hold. Norwegian steamship torpedoed and set afire. Portugal to seek damages for African depredations. London notes observers reassessing war prospects.
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Warsaw
Galicia
Lemberg
Dneister
Kosmiersine
Nicholas
Metzeral
Vosges
Dardanelles
Portugal
Court rules against Gafes in Black Rock license dispute
In Black Rock, Superior Court Judge Williams voided the transfer of a license from Cannon street to Wilson street for former Alder man Sven E Murberg. The decision says the Black Rock site is unsuitable and notes no substantial neighborhood change since a prior denial. The ruling faults county commissioners for unfair action and cites schoolchildren in the area.
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Black Rock
Mquor
Judge Williams
Superior Court
Sven E. Murberg
Cannon Street
Wilson Street
Williams
Murberg
Harry F. Parsell
Marberg
Connecticut Motor Vehicle Register Delayed to Next Wednesday
Publication of the Connecticut Motor Vehicle Register has been delayed due to printer delays and higher car registrations. A supplement will be issued covering registrations up to and including June 193.
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Connecticut Motor Vehicle Register
Divorce Decrees Granted In Three City Cases
Grace Squires James won a divorce from Charles R. James with cruelty cited. They married September 30, 1908. Lizzie Parsell Hotchkiss of Westport was granted a decree from Irving G. Hotchkiss, alleging desertion since October 13, 1910. they wed June 28, 1905. Edward J. Houde was granted a decree from Harriet M. Houde for infidelity. John Clifford named as co respondent. couple married July 3, 1902. Mrs Houde's maiden name Harriet Noel.
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Grace Squires James
Charles R. James
Williams
James
Lizzie Parsell Hotchkisss
Westport
Irving G. Hotchkiss
Edward J. Houde
Harriet M. Houde
John Clifford
Houde
Harriet Noel
Fairfield Probate Court to Rule on John Noonan Case
John Noonan, claiming the land under Hope Chapel in Fairfield, startled the church’s pastor. A brother at 2078 North Main Street is cited as a learned contact by Investigator Alexander Morrissey. Noonan, recently from the west, says he found the church on his property and is cutting a tree to build a house. He is believed demented and may be brought before the probate court.
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John Noonan
Hope Chapel
Fairfield
North Main Street
Alexander Morrissey
John
Noonan
Torpedoed Steamer Truna Crew Rescued Near Shetland
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Truna torpedoed by a German submarine last Wednesday and set on fire. The Nova arrived in Copenhagen with the rescued crew. Truna, built in 1896, weighed 1,557 gross tons and was owned in Arendal, Norway.
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London
Copenhagen
Shetland
Arendal
Norway
Portugal Seeks Revenge for Africa Damages
Paris reports Lisbon declares in Parliament to illuminate Portugal’s stance in the European war and vows retaliation for damages in Africa. Democrats’ Alexandre Braga pledges support. Antonio Almeida of the revolutionists vows to fight the government and pursue justice for Pimouds Castré, triggering a public gallery demonstration.
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Paris
Havas
Lisbon
Portugal
Africa
Alexandre Braga
Democrats
Antonio Almeida
Pimouds Castré
Senor Almeida
Austrians Push Successes in Galicia and Dniester
Austrian forces under Gen Von Boehm Ermolli and Gen Linsingen press Russians north of the Dniester after taking Mikolaiov. Russians retreat along the Sam and Vistula angles as Archduke Joseph Ferdinand’s pursuing army gains ground. The Times calls for truth about the war and notes months needed to equip British forces with heavy weapons.
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London
von Boehm- Ermolli
Dniester
the Times
Dernburg Aims for Berlin Arrival Saturday Evening
Berlin dispatch reports Dr Bernhard Dernburg returning from the United States aboard the Norwegian liner Genusfjord plans to reach Berlin Saturday evening. He is expected to be called into consultations on Germanys reply to the second American note regarding the Lusitania incident.
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Berlin
Bernhsr/ Dernburg
United States
Stumer Bergenusfjord
Terlin
Dernburg
Terhmapr
Lusitania
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