McNeil defends privilege over vote on bank bill
Hartford June 27 Senator McNeil of Bridgeport rose to a question of personal privilege during the Senate session. He said he supported the minority Judson bill initially against his belief, and indicated willingness to back free postage measures when properly before the chamber. Also notes expulsion of Richard Barry from Players' Club and Mississippi officials charged with criminal libel over a whiskey theft accusation.
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Taitea Press
Hartford
Senate
McNeil
Bridgeport
Withes
New York
Richard Barry
Muckraker
Multiple Death Notices From This City in June 1911
Obituaries list several deaths including Mary E Reed aged 51 at 420 Dewey Street with funeral set for June 27 at 8 pm and interment in New Bedford Mason. Gladys Kelly aged 4 with funeral at 1072 Hancock Avenue June 29. John King aged 17 with funeral June 28 from 108 Orchard Street and St Charles church. Frances Atkinson with service June 28 at Saint John's Episcopal Church Fairfield and Park Avenues and burial in Newtown Conn. all requests to omit flowers.
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Bar
Mary E
James Reed
Dewey Street
New Bedford
Mason
Gladys
Mortimer
Bertha Kelly
Hancock Avenue
Steaceemetery
John
Edward
Mary King
Orchard Street
St. Charles Church
St. Eee Cemetery
Sune
Frances Atkinson
Saint John's Episcopal Church
Fairfield
Park Avenues
Newtown
Conn
Detective’s rule quells Miss Wales in hall office melee
Theodore F Wales grain merchant faced a dramatic interruption when his discharged stenographer Miss Cox demanded seven dollars in a public burst of shrill demands. Detective Ed Cronan intervened guiding Wales to leave, the hall crowd dispersed and the sports meeting adjourned.
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Theodore F. Wales
Ed Cronan
Cannon Street
Cox
Arctic Street
Cclat
Wales
Carr
Broad and
Cannon Streets
Cronan
Miss Cox
Crenan
Judge Rules A Man May Get Drunk On Birthday
United Press reports from Lynn Massachusetts where Judge Lummus ruled a man may drink on his birthday and discharged the prisoner in the case. In New York authorities hold Mike Ferguson on suspicion after he refused fingerprinting for an enlistment, connected to a summer holdup.
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Dge
United Press
Lynn
Mass
Lummus
New York
Mike Ferguson
Legislature Probes Cheat by Short Weights in Connecticut
Hartford reports the joint committee on price fixing methods disclosed widespread use of deceptive scales in trade. It cites coal batches short of weight, adds that seals of weights and measures are lax in several towns, and urges laws to require bread and coal sold by weight plus state and county supervision and local sealer appointments to ensure strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hartford
House
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Willimantic
Poindexter Moves to Block Guggenheim Alaska Scheme
Washington reports Senator Miles Poindexter charges the Guggenheim syndicate seeks harbor rights at Controller Bay Alaska to monopolize coal outputs. He seeks president records on the Controller Bay filing by James Ryan and associates tied to Controller Railroad. Progressives claim entrymen violate a 320 acre common ownership limit.
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Poindexter
Guggenheim Syndicate
United Press
Washington
Alaska
Cunningham
Land Office
Department For
Controller Bay
Miles Poindexter
Wash
Senate
Taft
James Ryan
Controller Railroad & Navigation Company
Guggenheims
James J. Ryan
Controller Railroad
Department of the Interior
Big Derby Game Draws 300 Elk Rooters to Derby
A crowd of 300 Elk Rooters from Bridgeport lodge headed to Derby for a three game series opener with Derby lodge. A 200-strong delegation rode special cars, Wheeler & Wilson band accompanied the parade, and Derby Shelton Ansonia declared a holiday as factories closed for the athletic event.
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Derby
Derby Lodge
Wheeler & Wilson
Shelton
Ansonia
Athletic Park
Bridgeport
Gene McCann
Em Donnelly
Jeems O’rourke
Mayer Buckingham
McCann
Fritz Musante
Nichols
Burdick
Neisner
Joe Dowling
Dunn
Flanagan
O'Leary
McNamara
Danbury
O'Sullivan
Gerder
Westerman
O'Dell
Tighens
Stewart
Hines
O’brien
Layden
Sniffen
Dudley
Banks Fights Delay on Judson Utilities Bill
In a tense session Mayor Dunn and several representatives debated Banks's bid to form a conference committee on the Judson utilities bill. Thoms cited Justice Wheeler’s decision as misapplied, while Whiton urged tabling the motion to let the minority bill be considered. Banks defended the conference, vowing to back the minority bill if the Senate rejects his conference plan. First test vote showed 128 in favor of tabling and 109 against. Ensign moved to take the minority bill from the table with a yeas and nays to follow.
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Banks
Terry
Southington
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
McGee
Watertown
Dunn
Willimantic
Judge Tingier
Representative Whiton
New London
Judge Banks
Representhams
Waterbury
Murphy
Danbury
Etheridge
Ensign
Thoms
George W. Wheeler
Whiton
Double Bereavement Hits Family With Infant Deaths
Obituary notes Gladys Kelly four years old died at home on Hancock avenue after a short pneumonia illness. Earlier the family mourned a nine month old daughter who died of measles. Also listed is the death of Mrs James Reed at St Vincent's hospital after a fainting spell at home on Dewey street. Funeral services for William E Rowe occurred at Hawley Wilmot Reynolds undertakers with interment at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Gladys
Mortimer Kelly
Hancock Avenue
James Reed
Dewey Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
William E. Rowe
Hawley, Wilmot & Reynolds
State Street
J. J. Snavely
Grace M. E. Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Mysterious motorist linked to Fairfield burglaries
Fairfield on June 27 reports a mysterious motorist tied to a series of burglaries. A drug store entry at W. C. Kinsella's damaged goods and ice cream, with tobacco and cigars stolen. Town residents hear a car associated with the suspect and plan to identify the vehicle to locate the culprit.
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Fairfield
W. C. Kinsella
Beauteous semi ready dresses at reduced prices
Frugal sale offers embroidered muslins marquisettes and voiles in white with colored borders. Dresses and dress patterns drop from five to four dollars eight to six fifty and twenty to fifteen. Right aisle front.
Solid inlaid linoleum remnant sale with patterns
Remnant linoleum inlays offered at 50 to 75 cents per square yard, lower than usual 85 cents to 1.50. Lengths from 2 to 14 yards, matches available for rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and easy room measurements. Emphasizes pattern and color quality.
Remarkable black hand bags on third floor sale
A description of seal leather like hand bags with steel frames and heavy corner protectors, offered in sizes 14 to 18 inches. They resemble leather bags but cost far less, priced at $1.50 versus leather equivalents at $2 to $2.50.
Wedding at St Thomas church sparks quiet rites
Rev W F O Dell officiated the wedding of David J O Dwyer and Esther Palmquist at St Thomas church. Relatives attended. groom a Grand Central NY telegraph operator. Fr Patrick Duggan to take St Thomas rectorate Thursday. Stratford note: ex sheriff Charles E Stagg accepts July 4 game challenge but objects to age and weight limits. Bicycle stolen from F L Hanson store front. Summer fashion to keep medium and high waistlines.
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W. F. O'Dell
David J. O'Dwyer
Esther Palmquist
St. Thomas' Church
John Palmquist
Springfield
Mass
William
Mary O’dwyer
Grand Central Station
New York
Patrick Duggan
Stratford
Charles E. Stagg
F. B. Conine
F. L. Hanson
Sleeper Gowns Offer Travel Comfort for Women
A silk sleeper gown designed for female travelers features a fully covering hood, a one-piece slip on design, and a bag for toilet needs. The gown, priced around $11.50, emphasizes convenience for taking baths and traveling.
White Shoes for Women Demand Grows Ahead of Supply
White shoes for women are urged to buy now as demand rises and supply may not meet the peak. The notice highlights white cavalry buckskin, white satin pump oxford ties, and white patent leather shoes as options for summer attire, urging immediate purchase to ensure possession.
Bridgeport Steamer Bridgeport Out Of Service For Short Time
Bridgeport suspends the steamer Bridgeport for a short period after a minor machinery mishap on the New York to Bridgeport run. The Richard Peck will operate the Bridgeport route temporarily, with first trips resuming June 29 and a Hudson River excursion planned for July 2. Tomorrow is red letter day at the Model Four market offering extra stamps and a selection of meats produce and fruit.
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Bridgeport
New York
Wea
Richard Peck
New Haven Flyer
Sauk New York
B. 1
Hudson
Main St
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