Spanish claims and a daring Diana voyage in Gulf of Mexico
Narration recounts a tense encounter aboard the Diana with a Spanish lieutenant claiming exclusive Gulf navigation rights. Accusations of piracy, a boarding by Marines on the Firebrand, and detention threats follow, before Captain Campbell’s party returns. Separately, a fire damages a barn behind F D Barnum’s Main Street residence. quick response saves nearby structures, origin remains unknown with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Cunningham
Gulf of Mexico
Vera Crus
United States
Worter
Neujensat
Vera Cruz
Sis&c
Lieut. Campbell
F. D. Barnum
Church Street
Main
John Brooks
Hast
Barnum
Large Shark Bite Endangers Fishermen at Briatford
Fifty years ago Messrs Lewis Coe and John K Edwards fished near Briatford harbor when a large shark about one foot long seized Mr Coe’s hands causing severe lacerations. The incident recalls the need for caution near the water and warns against reckless sidewalk rushing that endangers bystanders, including women and children, though the assailant was not a fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Coe
John K Edwards
Briatford
Mr. Coe
Franklin House
Iman Ram
Burt
Newtown News Letter Jumbles Events and Deaths
Special to The Farmer from Newtown recounts district meetings, a teacher’s reappointment, probate court actions, and celebrations for departing soldiers. Coroner reports on John Riordan’s fatal automobile accident. Summer home preparations, Roman Catholic diocesan tours, and Connecticut National Guard equipment shipments also appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Hunting
Town School
Floyd Haviland
Stamford
Billy A. Bennett
Judes Howard ‘Woodman
Bethel
T. M. Hobian
Georg Fordan
Phelan
Survive U Boat Attack and Aerial War Prep Urgency
A long dispatch from Waterbury reports aviation volunteers urged for U S border defense. Rhode Island guardsman Raymona Estey writes from Providence Tribune bureau detailing training, aircraft shortages, and plans to deploy pilots and machines to Pensacola and the Gulf coast. He warns of Japan alliance, Panama Canal risk, and the need for 1,000 flying machines while noting personal strain and anticipation of orders near Brownsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Raymona 3X
Estey
Pravidence
Art
The
American
Aviation Corps
Rhode Island
National Guard
Providence Tribune
Hughes
Brown
Quons
Mexico
Ourselves
Cine
Carrigel
Washington
Thes
Army
Navy
Pensacola
Palma
Majorca
Japan
Russia
Germany
Congress
Hio Grande
Panama Canal
Pacific
Frent
Ireland
France
New Haven High Defeats Middletown For State Baseball Title
Twenty years ago the New Haven high school baseball team won the state championship by defeating Middletown on Saturday. Captain Foster, a standout athlete, is praised for his multi sport prowess and academic excellence. DeForest Lockwood is elected captain for next year, with several other players like Quinn, Budau, Ives, and Lamson set to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Middletown
Capt. Foster
DeForest Lockwood
Lockwood
Foster
Luce
Hartford
New York University
Robert Kesne
Yale Medical School
Keane
Quinn
Hudan
Devitt
Iver
Samson
M.C. A
Budau
Ives
Yale
Lamson
DeLaney
Rlois
Bridgeport
Mexicans Deny Attacking U S Troops at Carrizal
Madrid reports that Mexico City received a dispatch from the Mexican legation in which General Trevino denies that Mexicans attacked U S troops at Carrizal. He says American forces advanced into Mexican territory despite protests, leaving Mexican troops no choice but to defend themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Mexico City
Trevino
Carrizal
Troops From East Pass Through Chicago
June 28 reports trains carrying eastern department troops bound for the Mexican border pass Chicago. The second battalion of the fifth Massachusetts infantry arrived by the New York Central and moved to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. The first battalion reached Chicago and was shifted to the Chicago Heck Island and Pacific road. The National Guard left Springfield for the border and more regiments from Illinois Wisconsin Missouri and Kansas are expected to move today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fifth Massachusetts Infantry
New York Central Railroad
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago, Heck Island and
Pacific Road
Springfield
Illinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas
Manufacturers Warned Against Cutting Star Spangled Banner Size
New York June 23 manufacturers warned by the commissioner of weights and measures to stop shortening the length or breadth of the Stars and Stripes. Twenty five manufacturers were summoned and cautioned against short measure and substituting merceris ed cotton for silk and wool for true flag materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commissioner of Weights and Measures
Marines Mobilize Volunteers for Emergency Service
The Marine Corps announces volunteers from former members may serve in case of emergency. The corps, first in during hostilities, forms the national mobile defense. About 4,000 of the 19,000 sailors are currently suppressing revolution and restoring order in Hayti and Santo Domingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Marine Corps
Corps
Marine Corps
National Mobile Defense
Sea
Hayt
Santo Domingo
Fairfield Fire Dept No 2 Postpones July 4 Picnic
At a special meeting last night the Fairfield Fire department No 2 postponed the planned July 4 picnic because many other Bridgeport area events. A minimal feature picnic is targetted for July 16 17 and 18 at the company grounds on Tunixis Hull road. Buffalo's aviation squad of 62 members was mustered into the Federal service. Funeral bouquets and designs John Reckson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Fire Department No. 2
Bridgeport
Tunixis Hul Road
Buffalo
Liebknecht Jailed for Treason in Berlin Court Martial
Karl Liebknecht, Berlin Socialist leader and Reichstag member, was sentenced by a senior court martial to dismissal from the army and three months imprisonment for attempted high treason and related offenses. The trial, held behind closed doors for public security, followed his May Day peace demonstration and antiwar stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieb- Knecht
Berlin
Reichstag
Liebknecht
Socialist Party
Dr. Liebknecht
Sir Roger [Casement
London
Beying
Trist
Berliner Tageblatt
Militiamen Refuse Federal Duty Discharges Questioned
Boston June 29 Adjutant General Charles A Cole announced a war department note says militiamen who refuse the federal oath and duty face court martial The command estimated 500 to 800 had refused oath and about 50 discharges were issued he will recall militiamen sent home from Framingham camp to report back at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles A. Cole
War Department
Ilegal
Cole
Framingham
The Wedding Ring Sale Ad
A local jeweler advertises wedding rings emphasizing quality and proper shape for tied knots. The listing promises correct rings at moderate prices and notes watch and jewelry repair services, aiming to save customers money on jewelry purchases.
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Ma- Homal Guards
Severnment
Hock Island
Til
Cyrus
Sarre
Aero Club of
Hino
Miss Cleveland
President Cleveland
St. Dunstan's Home
Columbus
N. M
Acros
Lauree
Brownsville
Tex
Tribune
U. S
East Pass
John Reck
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Buspess
Perter
Te Wise and Ly
Wm Hayes Fish Co
RS Street
Op Water Street
Tne Case
Harbor Blues
Haddock
Long Island
Armour’s Star
Georgia
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank Sts. E. Main ST
Cartwright
Main Street
TAN
the House OF Better
Clark's
George B. Clark & Co. Home Furnts
Broad ST
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