Girl Dies From Poison Pact In Pittsburgh Death
Annie Butler aged 17 died after taking poison on June 18 in an alleged death by own action pact with Kathleen Burns, 17, who is in serious condition. The two girls confessed to Burns' parents they visited a boarding house with police officers W. J. Lavery and Lee Kennelly. the officers were arrested and later released on a $3,000 bail.
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Pittsburgh
Annie Butler
Kathleen Burns
Mise Burns
Miss Burns
W. J. Lavery
Lee Kennelly
Urge President To Go To Gettysburg
Washington June 28 Representative A Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania urged persuading President Wilson to visit Gettysburg. Palmer made the request amid a session of Congress while Wilson was out golfing and Secretary Tumulty promised a later speech arrangement.
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Washington
Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Tunmilty
Congress
Record Heat Across Midwest Presses Seared Cities
Duluth and others reel under heat as smoke and high temperatures mix with prostrations and deaths. Ice deliveries resume amid strikes. Cities from Cincinnati to Chicago report extreme heat, with early morning lows in the 40s and crowds seeking summer relief at baths and resorts.
James Carroll to Visit in Ireland for Six Weeks
James Carroll, a South Main Street liquor dealer, plans a six week tour of Ireland. He will sail from New York next week aboard the Cedric of the White Star Line. Carroll intends to visit relatives and friends and will be accompanied by his sister, Miss B. Carroll.
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James Carrol
South Main Street
Bridgeport
Ireland
New York
Cedric
Carroll
White
Miss B. Carroll
School Teachers Are June Brides
Augusta Josephine Eugenie Hummel married August Ferdinand Scholosser at the German Reformed church in the afternoon ceremony at 5. Miss Delia Teresa Schmidt was her principal attendant with four bridesmaids and a best man and ushers named. The wedding included a reception and breakfast at the bride’s Howard avenue home attended by the Arion Singing Society, of which the bride’s father is president.
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Francis A. Rogers
John Horn
Henry Jahries
Edwin Florenzie
John Fierbringer
Chantilly
Lillie Brown
Gertrude Brown
Howard Avenue
Arion Singing Society
Baldwin Fanning wedding at St Marys with nuptial high mass
Miss Francis Baldwin daughter of Mr and Mrs George Baldwin Cedar street married to Joseph F Fanning foreman Coe Stapley at 3 30 this morning Rev Father J F Murphy officiated The bride wore blue poplin with lace Bridesmaid Josephine Baldwin wore tan serge They had a wedding breakfast at the Baldwin home Cedar street Waters catered The couple left for a honeymoon in Atlantic City N J
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Josephine Baldwin
James Fanning
Baldwin
Cedar Street
Waters
Atlantic City
N. J
Investigate law covering flight of Jack Johnson
Washington June 2 Officials from the state and justice departments began examining extradition treaties with European countries to determine if Jack Johnson could be extradited when he lands in Europe. No conclusion yet on extraditability. Johnson is out on bail on a one year sentence under the white slave law.
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Washington
Jack Johnson
Canada
Departments of State and Justice
Europe
Johnson
T J Ward to Give Old Fashioned Pig Roast
T J Ward who runs the cafe at 611 Park Avenue will host an old fashioned pig roast Monday night with a large orchestra providing music. The Farmer notes Ward invites all friends and patrons to attend the feast and enjoy the musical program he has arranged.
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T. J. Ward
Park Avenue
Mr. Ward
Bondholders to gain after Gilbert Company receivership
Hartford June 28 about 25000 will be left for bondholders after receiver Frank S Butterworth compromises claims against Gilbert Transportation Company under judge James I Martin order. Vessels foreclosed worth about 55000 will cover 17000 misc claims and 12000 fees. 270000 bonds existed. Receivership began 1909 with 183000 assets, Mystic office and 28 vessels. Judge Martin noted poor outcomes for the venture. hearing drew about a dozen lawyers from 800 notices.
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Hartford
Gilbert Transportation Company
Frank S. Butterworth
New Haven
James I. Martin
United States District Court
Butterworth
Mystic
Martin
S. R. Resort
I. M. Daggett
Charles W. Gross
Mother in Tears Over Plight of Erring Son Vogel
The report details Paul Vogel of New York, nephew of a Broadway clothier, accused of attempting to rob Max Blumberg of Bridgeport and fleeing in a taxicab. Capt. George Arnold says a full confession has been obtained. The tale traces Vogel’s forged checks and prior Elmira Reform School term, with his parents reunited in a saddened scene.
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Paul Vogel
Arion Vogel
New York
Broadway Clothier
Max Blumberg
Bridgeport
George Arnold
Elmira Reformatory
New York State
Young Vogel
Bert Hazel
Blumberg
South Norwalk
Paul
Arnold
Vogel
Grand
Playful struggle over pistol ends as lad is shot
Herbert Johnson aged 14 suffered a facial wound when a .22 revolver owned by Richard Brown discharged during a scuffle at Ash Creek near Fairfield Acid works. Johnson, taken to Britt hospital, is recovering. Brown was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and discharging firearms within the city limits, released on $50 cash bond.
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Herbert Johnson
Herbert
Beardsley Lane
Richard Brown
Benham Avenue
Ash Creek
Fairfield
State Street
Brown
Johnson
Third Precinct
Curley
Britt Hospital
Engineers to Hold Next Convention in Bridgeport
Meriden June 28 1914 stationary engineers select officers for the upcoming convention in Bridgeport in June 1914 President S J Reynolds New Haven vice president Charles Dowd Bridgeport secretary treasurer John Galvin Meriden conductor James McGee Hartford doorkeeper Samuel Austin Norwich estate deputy R Green Hartford trustees Thomas Phillips Hartford W H Goodrich Bridgeport Charles Ostrander New Haven F N Hastings Meriden endorsed for national doorkeeper
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Meriden
Bridgeport
J. Reynolds
New Heaven
Charlies Dowd
John Galvin
James McGee
Hartford
Samuel Austin
Norwich
R. Green
Thomas Philips
W. H. Goodrich
Bryan orders probe of Korean trouble
Washington June 28 Secretary Bryan told Viscount Chinda of plans to ask the Department of Justice to conduct a prompt and searching inquiry into the expulsion of Korean laborers from Hemet California. He said proceedings would be brought against the guilty parties if warranted by the circumstances.
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Washington
Bryan
Viscount Chinda
Department of Justice
Hemet
Cal
World running records fall at Cardiff sports meet
Cardiff on June 28 saw W. R Applegarth of the Polytechnic Harriers set a world mark by running 150 yards in 14.4 seconds and tie the British 100 yards record at 9.5 seconds. Applegarth previously placed third in the Olympic 2000 metres final.
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Cardiff
Wales
W. R Applegarth
Polytechnic Harriers
Applegarth
Hooray For The Good Old Summer Vacation Days
A playful piece recalls kids discarding books for summer fun. They plan sports on East Main Street, chase the 12 year old championship of East Bridgeport, and discuss Fourth of July events while eagerly collecting fireworks.
Supreme Court Orders Insurance Firms to Continue Business
The Missouri Supreme Court overruled five insurers’ demurrer to halt their plan to stop writing policies and issued a temporary restraining order blocking ceasing to write business in the state.
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Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Clancy Remains in Race for Fourth District Alderman
Frank Clancy the candidate still in contention for the Fourth district alderman post after a closed morning conference with City Clerk William Russell Alderman Daniel Walker and former Alderman Robert G DeForest. The incumbent remains in the running as of this afternoon.
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Clancy
Frank Clancy
Willam F. Russell
Daniel Walker
Robert G. DeForest
Treaties Expiring Are Extended by Secretary Bryan
Washington June 28 The special arbitration treaties of the United States with Japan Sweden and Portugal which would have expired within the next month were today extended by the secretary in signatures by the Japanese ambassador and the Portuguese ministers.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Sweden
Portugal
Bedale
Sone
Father W. J. McElroy Assigned to Curacy in New Haven Parish
Rev Walter Shanley McElroy son of Mrs John McElroy recently ordained priest and to celebrate first mass tomorrow named curate at St Prepcis parish New Haven Rev Shanley will sing mass at St Augustine's at 10 30 tomorrow He is nephew of Rev C J Atchir P R of St Augustine's and Rev Walter Shanley P R of Danbury
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Walter Shanley McElroy
John McElroy
St. Prepcis
New Haven
Father Shanley
St. Augustine’s
C. J. Atchir
P.R
St. Augustine's
Water Shanley
P. R
Danbury
Man Held For Attack On Girls Found Dead In Park
St. Louis June 28 Charles Brown who had forfeited his bond for attacking two schoolgirls was found dead in Forest Park today a bullet hole in his temple a revolver nearby a tramp identified the body and Brown faced a capital crime charge without a weapon near
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St. Louis
Charles Brown
Forest Park
Brown
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples This Morning
Marriage licenses issued this morning to Philip H. Stapley and Hat tie M Murphy and Edward R McKenna and Bessie M Atkins.
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Philip H. Stapley
Hattie M. Murphy
Edward R. Mc,Kenna
Bessie M. Atkins
Ex Gov Barstow Dead Brattleboro
Former Vermont governor J Lester Barstow, who served 1882 to 1884, died at his home in Brattleboro today in his 82nd year. He had long been a prominent state figure.
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Brattleboro
J. Lester Barstow
Vermont
Missouri Supreme Court allows Standard Oil to resume Missouri operations
Jefferson City Mo June 28 The Missouri supreme court today handed down a decision allowing the Standard Oil Company of Indiana which had been ousted from the state to continue business in Missouri Madison Road Deal James Spargo and William Winter local real estate dealers have purchased 26 acres on Madison road adjoining the George B Bartram estate The land was part of the old Samuel Thorpe Homestead and was sold by William Thorpe Assistant Chief of Police Schuettler renewed his campaign against all forms of gambling in Chicago The first shipment of 700 tons of coal to be mined by the United States government party in the Behring river coal fields reached salt water at Katalla Thursday night Six members of the family of John Jacobs a farmer perished in a fire that destroyed their home at Lexington US It is believed the house was struck by lightning
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Butterworth
Deglan Contracting
Cape Cod
Martin
Mr. Butterworth
Brattleboro
Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Missouri
Madison Road
James Spargo
William Winter
George B. Bartram
Samuel ‘Thorpe
William* x. Thorpe
Schuettler
Chicago
United States
Behring River
Katalla
John Jacobs
Lexington
US. C
West End Boys In Duel With Stones
John Mate aged 13 of 184 Spruce street and Paul Toth aged 12 of 69 Wordin avenue fought with stones at a West End dump. Officer Wargo arrested them. Mate sustained a scalp laceration needing stitches from Dr. Friedman. Acting Superintendent Arnold reprimanded them and sent them home.
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John Mate
Spruce Street
Paul Toth
Wordin Avenue
West End
Wargo
Friedman
Arnold
Ivy Poisoning Cases Rise At Local Hospital
Ivy poisoning cases are rising at the emergency hospital and among local physicians. The plant’s season is active even without direct contact, as proximity or swimming near Rhus Toxicodendron foliage can trigger a prickly rash. Treatment should be by a physician, since salt applications and buttermilk are not fully effective.
Obituary notes for Millicent Card and William Blunt
Infant Millicent Isabelle Card daughter of Percy and Hethl Beers Card died yesterday at the parents Nichols home. William True Blunt had his funeral today from his Prospect Street residence with Rev. R J Swain officiating and burial at Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Millicent Isabelle Card
Percy &. and
Hethel Beers Card
Nichols
William True Blunt
Prospect Street
R. J. Swain
Mountain Grove Cemetery
School teacher burned to death at Bailey's Island
Brunswick Maine June 23 Miss May Munroe a two year school teacher from New York City died after her nightdress caught fire while staying at her mother Mrs J B Munroe's summer home on Bailey's Island. She succumbed to burns a few hours later.
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Brunswick
May Munroe
New York City
J. B. Munroe
Bailey's Island
Devon Streets May Be Accepted by Milford Special Meeting
A petition to Milford calls for a June 30 special town meeting to act on accepting the Devon streets after gas service was cut due to the gas company's lack of a legal right of way.
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Milford
Devon
Howland’s Stores Adjust Summer Hours in Bridgeport
The Howland’s outlets on Main Street Wairfield Avenue 1d Cannon Street Bridgeport Conn will close daily at 5 o clock from July 1 to September 1 as a shorter work day is adopted for staff. Customers are urged to shop early to help the plan succeed.
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Main Street
Wairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Stay Cool This Summer With Simple Comforts
No trouble to keep cool. The piece advises comfort during heat by staying indoors, using screened porches, hammocks, and reading. It promotes steady, unhurried work, morning shopping, and suggests the store can assist by handling shopping via mail or phone. Aimed at easing summer tasks and offering affordable hammocks and books.
Japanese porch rugs add to furnishings and rooms
Japanese rugs for porch use offer a lively addition to home decor. Designs are woven with colored straw and pot stenciled, described as essentially Japanesey with notable attraction. Sizes include 27 by 54 inches priced at 39 cents, 36 by 72 inches at 51 cents, and 6 feet at $2.50, located on the third floor.
Howco grape juice ad highlights purity and taste
A vintage style ad touts Howco grape juice as delightfully flavorful and pure. Bottled for the store in a grape-growing region, it promises ripe, full flavored juice and quality tested. Pint bottles are 20 cents, case of 2 chosen for 4.50 dollars, located in the front basement.
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Howco
Howcos
Rebels Protest to Bryan Against Favor To Huerta
Venustiano Carranza, leader of the constitutionalist side in Mexico, has protested to Secretary Bryan from Washington against the importation of war munitions to Huerta’s forces through arms shipments. The protest, conveyed by Carranza’s agents, questions government support and military aid to the Huerta regime.
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Bryan
Huerta
Washington
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
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