Protests Over German Official Seals Amid Arrests
Reports from Norway state the German legation in Christiania formally protested the breaking of German official seals on the app of Aston Rautenfels, a German among those arrested in a conspiracy connected with seized ships. The note cited surrender of his trunk without success.
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London
Norway
Christiania
Aston Rautenfels
Gert
Ion
Paris
Germany
Paul von Hintze
Mexico
Toteh
Yankee Troops Land in France Amid Acclaim
Troops land in France amid feverish enthusiasm as transports pass submarine zones. Maj Gen Sibert installs at a camp near the point, with Pershing expected tomorrow. Harbor and streets brim with khaki and bluejackets as convoys unload supplies for the front.
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France
William G. Sibert
Daylight Saving Bill Approved in Senate
The daylight saving measure passed the U S Senate today without debate or a record vote and goes to the House. It would set clocks ahead one hour from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in September of each year.
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Washington
Senate
House
Summary of Various World Events Reported
Panamanian canal costs reach 418 million dollars with extensive fortifications under way. New Bedford and Boston Steamship Co forms with 31 million capital. German refugees in Mexico face chilly reception as navies plan Fifth Avenue club. Several passengers injured in streetcar collision with a brewery auto on 34th Street. Capt. Volney C. Chase dies suddenly in Washington. Katherine Stinson arrives in Washington with Red Cross funds from Albany. Duke of Teck renamed Marquis of Cambridge. Gen J E B Seely wounded in France. Greek financier pays 200 dollars per barrel for flour amid shortages. Chicago approves 200 thousand dollars to permit junking of Automatic Telephone Co system. Russian Provisional government orders cloth boots soap and petroleum distributed at cost. Liberty Loan next issue planned around Sept 1 with expected 4 percent rate.
Insanity Likely as Cocchi Defense in Cruger Slay
Reports from Bologna indicate Alfredo Cocchi may undergo a mental examination as his defense. Cocchi, arrested for the Ruth Cruger murder, is described by his attorney Signor Venturini as potentially not fully responsible for his acts.
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Bologna
Italy
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Signor Venturini
Cocchi
Man Dies After Auto Crash on Main Street
August Fleishben of 409 Exeter Street died at St. Vincent's hospital from a base of the skull fracture after being struck by a car driven by Armand Rourke of 131 Vine Street. Rourke, northbound on Main Street near Keeler Avenue about midnight, stopped and took the injured man to the hospital where he passed away this noon.
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August Fleishben
Exeter Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Armand Rourke
Vine’street
Rourke
Main Street
Fleishben
Keeler Avenue
Venizelos to Succeed Former Premier Zaimis
Athens report says Zaimis resigns over refusal to convene parliament. Entente demand supported by M Venizelos majority. King Constantine reportedly to dissolve the May 31 1915 parliament. Venizelos set to become premier with Politis foreign minister. Archbishop and synod to resign from Venizelos oath administration.
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Athens
Er Zaimis
Constantine
M. Jonnart
M. Venizelos
M. Zaimis
Alexander
Venizelos
Naval Reservists Move Quarters Amid Illness Rumor
Horace C. O'Sullivan of the naval reserve patrol, confined by fatigue, was moved from Bridgeport hospital to new quarters under Lieut. Leonard T. Dyer. O'Sullivan, nephew of Newark manufacturer John Dearborn, was furloughed after hospital release amid denials of serious illness. Ruth Baker Brown of Greenwich was granted a divorce from Eber L. Brown for intolerable cruelty. married June 17, 1913, she may resume her maiden name.
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Horace C. O'Sullivan
Naval Reserve Patrol
Bridgeport Hospital
Leonard T. Dyer
O'Sullivan
John Dearborn
Newark
N.J
Bridgeport
Ruth Baker Brown
Greenwich
Eber L. Brown
Curtis
Superior Court
Brown
Builder Sues to Collect His Masonry Bill
George F. Anton of this city sues Edward D. J. Hayes over unpaid Mason work on houses at Englewood and Rockland avenues. Hearing before Judge John R. Booth. Hayes says work unsatisfactory due to cracks. Anton claims May 1915 engagement and nonpayment. Court reserved decision.
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Englewood
Rockland Avenues
George F
Anton
Edward D.J . Hayes
John R. Booth
Civil Common Pleas Court
Hayes
Princess slips for light dresses in fine fabrics
Summer dresses showcase princess slips in lace trimming and embroidery. New patterns described with medallions and frills, priced from 1.25 to 2.25, offered in sizes 34 to 44 and displayed on the second floor.
Five Patriotic Songs on Special Record For $2.75
Five splendid patriotic songs for your Victrola offered as a special single record at $2.75. Titles include My Country ’Tis of Thee sung by Clarence Whitehit and Battle Hymn of the Republic by Reinald Werrenrath, with other tracks by Lambert Murphy and Raymond Dixon among artists. Fourth floor display noted.
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Clarence
Remonstrances Delay Saloon Hearing for Jacob Cohen
County commissioners have not set a date for a remonstrance hearing on Jacob Cohen’s plan to open a saloon at Wood and Suburban avenues. Rumors of withdrawal circulated, but officials say the application remains active. Opposition persists from Universalist church officials and other taxpayers regarding Prof. Atlas to James Morrison license transfer, with no immediate hearing demanded.
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Jacob Cohen
Cohen
Prof
Atlas
James Morrison
The
Universalist Church
Fake Secret Service Man Arrested After Town Trims
Charles W. Scott, who allegedly posed as a Secret Service agent and trimmed towns from Greenwich to New Haven, was arrested in New Haven yesterday. Bridgeport police sought him while he avoided this city. He allegedly issued worthless checks and carried out other illegal acts. Greenwich and New Canaan residents were affected.
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Charles W. Scott
Connecticut
Greenwich
New Haven
Bridgeport
Scott
New Cansan
Commissioner Hanson Stricken by Heat in City Building
Charles Hanson of 129 Main Street, a park commissioners member, was overcome by the heat this morning in the Fidelity building at 983 Broad Street. He received treatment at the Emergency hospital from Dr. James F. Canivan and later returned home.
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Charles Hanson
Main Street
Board of Park Commissioners
Fidelity
Broad Street
James F. Canivan
Ahen
River and Harbor Bill Passes House
The House approved the river and harbor appropriation bill for 26 million dollars by a 205 to 182 vote. A proposed amendment by Rep. Treadway to require presidential endorsement of all appropriations failed 189 to 142. Hartford reports the June board of agriculture named a committee to represent the state at the national vegetable growers exhibition in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Washington
House
Representative Treadway
Massachusetts
Hartford
State Board of Agriculture
Capitol
C. A. Thompson
J. H. Blakeman
L. H. Healey
National Vegetable Growers
Springfield
Mass
Rich Silks Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Fabrics
Rich silks in many colors and patterns sell for 85c a yard, with regular prices from $1.25 to $1.75. Stock includes tub silks, figured poplins, rough pongee, silk poplins, taffeta, georgette crepe, silk marquisette, crepe poplin. Third floor.
Sta-Rite Corsets Demonstrated At Plaza Theater
Women in Bridgeport are invited to Plaza Theater Thursday and Friday afternoons to see Sta Rite corsets worn in a live demonstration. The corsets fasten with an ingeniously levered clasp and can be donned or removed in seconds without hooking or pulling, with a women only viewing after the regular performance.
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Plaza Theater
Bridgeport
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