Spanish Outrage Aboard Diana Sparks Firebrand Incident
The crew recounts hostile actions by Spanish vessels near Bridgeport including threats to sink ships, boarding by Marines, taken arms, and a musket shot during a tense encounter. Captain Cunningham urged firing only on him, then a blaze hit a Water and Main streets tenement in Black Rock, causing $5,000 damage and evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Diana
Lieut. Campbell
Gig
Firebrand
Cassidor
Ewes
Water
Main Streets
Black Rock
McMahon and
Wren
Jami Beardslee
John Barrie
W. H. Nichols
Fifty Years Ago Rain and Trot at Bridgeport Park
Fifty years ago rain refreshed the region easing the heat as crowds gathered for a Bridgeport Trotting Park event. A two heat win time of 3 minutes each, plus a postrace drive of 2.56 by the owner, highlighted the day. Richmond Sherwood drove the winner, with Sam Sniffin of Danbury fielding the rival horse. Dr Fanyon survived a carriage scare while out with his family, and Senator guests enjoyed a trout feast hosted by Mr. Bishop after a Maine trip. Indictments of Fenians were filed in Canandaigua, and news from Havana on Mexico noted Maxmilian's efforts to bolster a national army and treasury reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Richmond Sherwood
Sam Sniffin
Dansbury
Bishop
Maine
New Haven
Mexico
Havana
Maxmilian
Vacation Ahead for Rev Cremin and Papal Ties
Twenty years ago Rev D J Cremin pastor of St Augustine plans a Europe trip starting in New York with aims to visit the Vatican and possibly travel with Monsignor Satolli. Parishioners wish him a well earned rest while Dr Godfrey closes a death inquiry into John Brechlin who died after ingesting Paris green. The funeral was held at the step son’s Madison road home with burial in Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Cremin
St Augustine Church
New York
Vatican
Mer. Satolli
Father Cremin
Father McGivagy
Godfrey
John Brechlin
Paris Green
Edward Wolf
Madison Road
Park Cemetery
United States Tire Co Grants Full Pay to Employes on Service
President James Newton Gunn of the United States Tire Co said all militia members called to active service will receive full pay during absence. The company supports national preparedness and offers two weeks extra vacation for those going to Plattsboro. Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt of United States Rubber Co pledged full salary during active duty and job security, affecting 37 factories and over 100 branches nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Newton Gunn
United States Tire Co
Mr. Gunn
United States Rubber Co
National Guard
Plattsboro
Samuel Pomeroy Colt
Colt
A Seasonable Offer at Nothinggle’s Store
Nothinggle’s busy home furnishings shop opens two popular clubs to sell White Mountain refrigerators and Glenwood gas ranges on an extended payment plan. Competent designers and skilled mechanics ensure quality. The sale, advertised on the paper’s last page, warns that earlier clubs sold out quickly and urges quick selection at Main and Elm streets storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothnngle
White Mountain
Glenwood
White Mountain Refrigerators
Glenwood Yanges
Elm Streets
July Fourth mischief dangers and needed restraint
The piece urges clear boundaries between traditional July Fourth observance and destructive acts. It recalls a town where youths burned a historic coach, harming a valued relic linked to local history. It condemns property destruction, urges safer celebrations, and notes evolving limits on dangerous fireworks. It also mentions Admiral Ly Ting-hein threatening naval secession over constitutional restoration.
Wedding Ring Quality and Value at Local Store
When the knot is tied you will want the Wedding Ring right in quality and shape. The Wedding Ring you get here will be absolutely correct in every way and the price will be moderate. If you have gift jewelry to buy this store will save you money. Watch and jewelry repairing especialty.
14000 Troops of East Deploy to Mexican Border
New York report notes about 14,000 National Guard troops from the Department of the East are en route to the Mexican border. More than 40,000 remain in state camps awaiting transport and equipment. Major-General Wood aims to move brigades from Pennsylvania New York New Hampshire and Massachusetts with several units ready at Camp Whitman Troy and other NY locations once transport is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Guard
Department of the East
Wood
Pennsylvania
New York State
New Hampshire Canoes
Massachusetts
Twelfth Infantry
New York City
Second Infantry
Troy
N. Y
Camp Whitman
Field Artillery
Twenty-second Engineers
First Cavalry
Queen's Daughters and Ladies of Charity Tag Day planned
Invitations issued to Queen's Daughters and Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent to assist in the tag day for Irish widows and orphans relief. A large meeting at Eagles' hall authorized the event with another gathering set for Thursday at eight. HQs will be at Hibernies hall, with district committees and 25 active workers per member. Boxes placed in businesses. letters to supporters go out today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Daughters
Ladies of Charity of
St. Vincent
Ireland
General Committee
Eagles’ Hall
Hibernies Hall
United Irish Relief Fund Committee
Dublin
First death from drowning at Hollister Mill Pond
Morris Goodman a 21 year old New York boarder living with the Arthur family at 451 Hollister avenue drowned yesterday at Hollister mill pond after diving in with 12 year old companion David Arthur. The boy assisted briefly but Goodman disappeared. body recovered after about three quarters of an hour. Medical examiner ruled accidental drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Pond
HollIster Avenue
Morris Goodman
East Twelfth Street
New York
Goodman
David Arthur
Arthur
E.W. Paine
Emergency Corps
S. M. Garlick
Modern Oliver Twist rescued and sent home
A 15 year old New York boy, George Wilson, was brought by the Charity Organization Society to New York after being lured to this city by two older youths who forced him to board a freight train and learn pocket picking. He reported the coercion to police and was sent home. A fire at the Salvation Army Industrial Home storage shed caused $10 damage when matches were dropped in a paper bin behind 247 Island Brook Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charity Organization Society
George Wilson
Society
Salvation Army
Island Brook Avenue
Masonic Convocation Planned at Jerusalem Chapter No 13
A special convocation of Jerusalem chapter No 13, R A M, will be held at Masonic Temple Friday June 20. The R A degree will be conferred. American exports in May reached 472000000 dollars. Funeral Bouquets and Designs John Reck and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
John Reck & Son
Can the Kaiser Defeat the President in November Vote
An editorial from the New York World argues the hyphenated vote threat in the 1916 campaign. It contends German support for Hughes could imply Berlin controls U S policy, making Potsdam a political capital and forcing voters to choose between a President aligned with Germany or a foe to American interests. It frames the question for every voter as to whether the President can be defeated by the Kaiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
George W. Wickersham
Hughes
Wickersham
Kaiser
United States
Wilson
Mr. Hughes
Hearst
New York American
The
Evening Mail
Chicago Tribune
Potsdam
U. S
Germany
Berlin
Roosevelt
Believed Enlisted Missing Man Sought by Parents
Rudolph Henry Hendricks age 19, 5 ft 5 in, disappeared from 1574 Main Street two years ago. Parents seeking any location or proof of enlistment. telegram claiming he joined Eighth Kansas cavalry signed W H Smith is unverified. Mother asks for information to locate him or confirm his whereabouts Roy Harding alias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Henry Hendricks
Rudolph Hendricks
Main Street
Young Hendricks
Hendricks
Roy Harding
Eighth Kansas Cavalry
W. H.smith
George Schwartz Receives Testimonial Dinner at Algonquin Club
George Schwartz of the National Cash Register Co in this city was feted at a testimonial dinner at the Algonquin club, received a diamond pin, and will depart Thursday for Philadelphia to manage an office for the company. Notables at the event included G. S. Hil, Robert J. Lynch, M. D., M. H. Rogers, Harry C. Griswold, Frederick Keeler, George Eames, F A. Whitney, Robert Beers, Harry Hustis, Harry Logan, R. A. Lockhart, M. D., I. T. Banks, Carroll D. Keeler, John A. Leonard, B. Setzer, F. B. Cornwall, Louis Samuels, A. B. Chamansky, A. McNeil Jr., S. A. Meeker, S. H. Bullard, A. H. Bullard and George Schwartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schwartz
National Cash Register Co
Algonquin Club
Philadelphia
G. S. Hil
Robert J. Lynch
M. D
M. H. Rogers
Harry C. Griswold
Frederick Keeler
George Eames
F A. Whitney
Robert Beers
Harry Hustis
Harry Logan
R. A. Lockhart
I. T. Banks
Carroll D. Keeler
John A. Leonard
B. Setzer
F. B. Cornwall
Louis Samuels
A. B. Chamansky
A. McNeil, Jr
S. A. Meeker
S. H. Bullard
A. H. Bullard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buffalo
Canandaigua
Brechlin
Ly Ting-hein
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Queen’s Daughters and
Ladies OF Charity
Hollister Mill Pond
Oliver Twist
Vmnprom
Hayes Fish Co
Greta Street
Water Street
Glenwood Club
Main St
Corner Elm St
Sale
Meat Department
Sweet Gherkins
Sunshine Biscuit
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank Sts. E. Main ST
Cartwright
the House OF Better
Clark’s
Bohn
George B. Clark & Complete Home Furnishers
Broad ST
Jaycox Rubber CO
Old Hampshire Bond
Post Office News Store
Main
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