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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1914

Page

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Korean Butler Weeps When Confronted By His Late Mistress

The tale recounts a Korean butler called Young who confronted Mrs. Mulcahy demanding marriage. He fled the city to avoid court after declaring his love and threatening to harm himself and Mrs. Mulcahy if she did not return his affection. Officers confronted him at the station and he claimed education and charm, while Mrs. Mulcahy described past letters and a deliberate avoidance of annoyances by traveling to Europe.

Gupta Aroia TaDoe Tater, Sroung Kort Mulony Mulcany Mulcahby Bray Dooley Youns Utler Mul Young Moulcahy Youngs Mulcanihy Europe Minnewaska Grami Central

Four Divorces Granted in Superior Court

Robert B. Brown of this city received a divorce from Pull Brown by Judge Tottie in the superior court on a June 1, 1910 desertion. Aniello Violence of this city was granted a divorce from Guisippina Violante on grounds of infidelity. they wed June 3, 1903. Dr. Harry D. Hanson of Darien was divorced from Emma E. Hanson of New York for desertion on January 15, 1913. they married in November 1592. Van Seoy of this city was granted a divorce from B. Van Seoy who was habitually cruel. The couple married October 23, 1896. Samuel J. Speer, assistant attorney general, left Washington for Flint, Michigan, to address the annual meeting.

Robert B. Brown Pull Brown Tottie Aniello Guisippina Violante Harry D. Hanson Darien Emma E. Hanson New York Wee the Charee van Seoy B. van Seoy

Howells Divorce Case Details Alimony Ordered

Mrs May Howell received a $2,000 alimony in the divorce from Richard Howell, Bridgeport Herald general manager. Judge Tuttle ordered $586 monthly payments after she testified to cruel treatment, a black eye, suspicions of infidelity, and separation last February. The couple married in 1890 and the decree sets the total alimony around $7,000.

Richard Howell Bridgeport Herald May Howell Tuttle Howell Howells Rame Wert

Court bans left side passing near trolley cars in Stamford

Stamford police ordered to arrest drivers who pass a trolley car on the left. Alderman Malcolm McFayden Henry B. Reilly Charles Bjorklund and son Arthur Bjorklund arrested. Arthur fined $5 by Judge Charles D. Lockwood. Bridgeport authorities note prior arrests for left passes, while Stamford directs caution and right-side passing only, under state law.

Stamford Malcolm McFayden Hen ‘Ry B. Reilly Charles Bjorklund Arthur Arthur Bjorklund Charles D. Lockwood John J. Phelan Andrew Hard Belle B. Ten Buck Fairfield Avenue Broad Street Elsie Buck Superior Court Galen Carter Tuttie Lcense Hard Albert Phillips Phelan Bridgeport

St Patricks T A B to Host Big Dance Next Monday

The St Patricks T A B society will hold a mid summer dance at the Brook lawn rink next Monday evening. The society is noted for successful dances around town and ticket sales have been large this week with many expected to attend.

Brooklawn St. Patricks T. A. B. Society

Leeds Demands Retraction of Clerk's Letter Over $100 Contribution

Norman Leeds, head of the board of contract and supply, demands City Clerk J A H Robinson retract a press letter alleging a $100 contribution demand. The dispute centers on George L Catlin's testimony and a $15 check. Leeds cites libel and says civil action may follow. Iowa returns signal Gronna and Han for re election on the Republican ticket.

Norman Leeds Board of Contract and Supply J. Alexander H. Robinson Republican Town Committee Seclarine Mr. Leed George L. Catlin Mr. Leeds Clerk Robinson James Turner Bridgeport Club Mr. Catlin Catlin John T. King Leeds Hobinson Pirepi Wise Catin Freak Ballard Organthe Radiason Westport Conn Bridgeport George L. Caili Republican Callin Kirk MacDonald Finance Committee Republican Campaign Fund Iowa United States A. J. Gronna L. B. Han

Salem Fire Loss Revised to Ten Million Dollars

Salem Massachusetts June 26 a great blaze wiped out over a thousand buildings in the business residential and manufacturing districts last night now burning itself out in ruins Authorities reduced the fire loss estimate from twenty million to ten million Government relief plans move ahead with 10000 rations and a relief fund The tragedy left at least one death a laundry and tenement building and many homeless while some old colonial mansions survived amid the destruction Continued on Page Two

Salem Maes Cunningham Lafayette Street Beverley Tetey

Batavia Earthquake Kills and Wrecks City

A violent quake in Batavia Java on June 26 caused many deaths and injuries and widespread damage. Offices of the Dutch resident and numerous buildings collapsed at Benkolen the capital while telegraph and cable communication were interrupted.

Batavia Java Benkolen

Governor asks federal troops for Montana strike aid

Washington June 26 Governor Stewart of Montana asked that federal troops be moved from Fort Vancouver to Fort Missoula to quell potential trouble in Butte. Senator Myers visited the White House to back the request describing conditions in Butte as very unsettled.

Washington Stewart Montana Fort Vancouver Fort Missoula Butte Myers White House

State Sends Deserted Family Back to Russia

Mrs Michelena Mansky and two children depart New York for Warsaw aboard the Hamburg American Line Imperator under Charities Investigator Alexander Morrissey. Connecticut will pay expenses. Simon Mansky vanished after abandoning his family last January amid assault charges. The family intends to reunite with Mrs Mansky’s elderly mother in Russia. The article notes a separate Chinese mutiny and killings at Kaleéan.

Michelena Mansky New York Alexander F. Morrissey Warsaw Russia Connecticut Torrington Simon

Famine pushes Huerta troops out of Guaymas

Dispatches from Guaymas report worsening famine with no flour deliveries and scarce food. Civilians, especially women and children, are allowed to depart under governor orders as unrest grows among troops. A Yaqui unit killed two officers and defected to the constitutionalists. Mexico City confirms Niagara Falls peace protocol will be sent to Congress for approval.

California Lapaz San Diego Guaymas Guayamas Constitutionalists México City Roberto Esteva Ruiz Niagara Falls Congress Mexico United States Niagara

Vanitie Leads As Boats Begin Race On Ocean

Oyster Bay, June 26. The first race of the single stick yachts under Seawihaka-Corinthian YC started near Lloyds Neck with Vanitie taking the lead at 1 00:05, Resolute at 1 00:58, and Defiance at 1 01:09 amid a NW wind. Vanitie and Defiance show improved form after Glencove tests. Vanitie hit minor rough spots. The Plattsburgh anniversary celebration is set for September 6, lasting six days.

Oyster Bay Cup Vanitie Defiance Lloyd's Neck Seawihaka-Corinthian Yacht Club Glencove Vanities

Warner Bros Co To Close for Inventory

Warner Bros Company a major corset maker will close most departments at its South End factory for inventory. Work expected to resume Monday July 5. De Ver H Warner, head of the company, said the failure would not significantly affect the corset business as demand could be met by other sources with Clafin interests among large buyers.

Warner Bros. Company United States South End de Ver H. Warner Clafin

Jealousy Said To Cause Would Be Suicide Attempt

Mrs. Dorothy J. Hill drank carbolic acid mouth and chin burned but survived after emergency aid. She is at St. Vincent's Hospital, recovering pending complications. She resisted treatment, was restrained, and warned of another attempt with a revolver. She previously tried chloride of mercury in Scranton. Domestic troubles were cited as motive.

Dorothy J. Hill L. J. Hill Moving Picture Theater Courtland Street Beaudry St. Vincent's Hospital Scranton

Mayor Welcomes Visiting Engineers at State Convention

The National Association of Stationary Engineers convention opened at 12:30 pm with a welcome from Mayor Clifford B. Wilson. National President James R. Coe of New York responded, and State President B. J. Reynolds of New Haven also spoke.

National Association of Stationary Engineers Clifford B. Wilson James R. Coe New York B. J. Reynolds New Haven

Detention strain cited in Ballou case in Stamford court

Coroner Phelan probes Waldo R. Ballou death amid claims of detention stress and conflicting statements. Witnesses including Mrs. Anglie, the victim’s companion, faltered under questioning as bloodstains and a crushed hat are examined. Police and lawyers clash over evidence and motives while the inquiry lingers.

Stamford Leonard Blondel Wiiting Blanflel Ballou John J. Phelan Waldo R. Ballou Stamford Court Room Helen M. Angle Fudge Albert Phillips Corcimer Philips Lester Phelan Lyrian Phelan, During the Time He Pressed For Answers From Mire Angle Recene Breanen Bre Angie Angie Angle Billou

Locomobile American Chain Co. Game Tomorrow at 2

A baseball game between Locomobile and American Chain Co. in the Industrial League is set for tomorrow at 2 oclock at Newfield Port. A separate note reports Windsor Knitting Mill in Gerstown, Md, destroyed by lightning, with details unclear.

Locomobile- American Chain CO Newfield Port The American Cane T Industrial League Windsor Esgerstown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Samuel J. Spee Flint Mich Richard ST. Patrick’s Robinson Massachusetts U. S Kaleéan Helen Angle Huerta Battle of Plattsburgh Warner Bros. CO Downstair
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