Connecticut River Shad Run Strong With Large Catches
May reports from Connecticut river shad fishers indicate a good opening with large fish and active runs. Debris in the current has damaged boats at Saybrook Ferry. A catch near Lyme railroad bridge totals about 200 fish, roes predominant, six to nine pounds each. Roughly 350 fine fish were shipped from Deep River to upriver points. Fishermen say the season opens promisingly despite debris and rough water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhartfora
Mets Fort
Saybrook Ferry
Lyme Railroad Bridge
Obituaries Notice Roundup From May Dates 1913 1918
Multiple death notices from this city report William A Maher Edwin R Chamberlain Mary Boule Patrick Kiernan with funeral details including residence addresses Saint Marys and Sacred Heart churches and St Michael's cemetery interments scheduled May 2 to May 3 in 1913 and 1918 with times 5 30 am and 9 am and locations on Steuben Street Benham Avenue East Main Street and Lakeview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan J
Michael G
Johanna Keane
French Street
A’ Maher
William A. Maher
Steuben Street
St. Marys Church
Mary
Fred
East Main Street
Saint Mary's Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Hierwan
Patrick Kiernan
Broad Street
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
U 29 S
New Progressive Laws In Indiana
Indianapolis May 1 New State laws to the number of 360 went into effect today Among the acts are the vocational education law substituting electrocution for hanging prohibiting street railway passes providing divorce complaints must be filed six days before being heard making the carnation the State flower and On the Banks of the Wabash the State song providing that all employes must be paid pence a month and placing restrictions on the sale of habit forming drugs The act establishing a public service commission is regarded as one of the most important passed by the General Assembly Homemade cakes will be nicer if the flour is put in last New York dressmaker would like few more customers Sinaly 1508 Pembroke St Bargains in Lyric Park Heights five down one week No interest no taxes See Jordan Selleck R1 Lyric Park Heights near Bridgeport five cent trolley fare Buy now No 1904 Main St Risto for sale large plots five down one week no interest no taxes clear title Lyric Park Heights Jordan Selleck
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
General Assembly
New York
Sinaly
Pembroke St
Lyric Park Heights
Jordan & Selleck
Main Street
Bridgeport
Main St
Risto
Gorgas and Hoffman Appointed Motorcycle Cops
Two motorcycle policemen will begin duty soon. Clifford J. Gorgas and Robert Hoffman receive assignments. Gorgas is known among locals and feared by out of town speeders while Hoffman is a new appointee with a bold road record. They will patrol five river-side beats with rotation every few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford J. Gorgas
Robert Hoffman
New York
New Heaven
Lew
Gorgas
Hoffman
Two Burned to Death in Oswego Fire at Haley House
Oswego, N Y May 1 Two men were burned to death early today and three badly injured in a fire that partly destroyed the Haley House a three story brick and wood structure. The dead are Nathan Triskey of Watertown and Cyril Willard of Oswego who occupied rooms on the top floor. One of the injured is in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego, N
Haley
Nathan Triskey
Watertown
Cyril Willard
Oswego
New Milford Girls School in New Hands
New Milford May 1 Announcement is made of the leasing of the Ingleside school to the Misses Tewksbury who run a similar institution at Hastings on Hudson. Founded 1893 by Mrs. W. D. Black and continued after her 1910 death. Executors unable to complete her incorporation wish. probate court permits disposal. Buildi ngs valued about 225 000. Miss Ramona Borden, once a pupil, later publicized after her Boston discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Ingleside
Tewksbury
Hastings-on- Hudson
W. D. Black
Ramona Borden
Boston
Socialist Prefers Jail To Paying Personal Tax In New Britain
May 1 in New Britain Philip Bonenfant, a noted Socialist and wrestling figure, refused to pay personal tax and chose jail over payment. He stated he would not pay, vowing to uphold his principles, and was jailed after court refusal of tax extension. The case marks New Britain’s first use of a justice court to collect personal tax per a supreme court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Philip Bonenfant
Benenfant
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court of Errors
Fire Insurance Firms Quit Missouri Operations
In Kansas City on May 1, over twenty agents representing fire insurance companies suspended all business at midnight. Agents were instructed to sign no new policies from that moment, though hundreds were issued the day before. One agent reportedly wrote $3,000,000 in policies sought to renew expiring coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Yale Law Student Accused of Theft Referred for Mental Observation
John P. Leary, a Yale law school senior from Peabody Mass, was arrested for stealing clothing from a fellow student. He was committed to Springside Home for mental observation as to his condition. The case was continued pending physician reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
John P. Leary
Peabody
Mass
Yale Law School
Springside
Huge scheme to poison Indians to acquire land
Oklahoma City May 1 government experts have investigated an alleged system of poisoning aged Indians to obtain lands. W. Brough and E. L. Reed were arrested at Hugo for attempting to poison Hillis Wood, a Choctaw. Other arrests are expected as officials report Indians were bequeathed holdings for cash and 12 Indians have disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Hugo
W. Bronough
E. L. Reed
Hillis Wood
Baldwin Names New Barber Commission
Gov Baldwin announced the nomination of the New Barber Commission to take office July 1. Members are Michael Crotty of Rockville Frederick W Neumann of New Haven and John S Healy of Naugatuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martford
Baldwin
New Barber Commission
Michael Crotty
Rockville
Frederick W. Neumann
New Haven
John S. Healy
Naugatuck
Fire Commissioner Drives Auto Into River
Meriden May 1 Former Fire Commissioner Charles H Cheeney had a startling incident as he drove his car to a garage and plunged into Harbor Brook twenty feet below after crashing through the rear wall He suffered bad bruises and the wrecked car remained in the creek Warmer Want Ads One Cent a Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Charles H. Cheeney
Harbor Brook
Cheeney
Local Weather Notes for Fairfield and Bridgeport May Day 1913
Weather forecast fragment notes fair conditions for Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street Bridgeport with mentions of May 1 1913. Partial text shows street names and vague forecast details, reflecting a local newspaper weather brief from that era.
Store Sale Promises Great Deals on Wash Skirts
A newspaper notice promotes a sale on wash skirts including natural linen and white pique in new front button and gathered waist styles. Most skirts feature large pearl buttons with others in plain backs and a few white crepe rayon options. The entire lot is offered under value to start the season.
Civil War History With Brady Photos For Sale
A condensed yet complete History of the Civil War by Benjamin Lossing offered at a nearly ridiculous price. Illustrated with Mathew Brady photographs from the War department, the field photos by Brady show the era vividly and courageously. A must read for homes with young readers seeking engaging, factual history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lossing
Mathew Brady
War Department
Great Norfolks for boys ten dollars each
The Norfolk style praised for boys features mid-back pleats, a belt that goes around, and patch pockets. Lampeck workshops present a double service style with two pairs of trousers, in gray brown and tan mixtures, priced at ten dollars. Sold at the Front basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Lampeck
Hair fashion: affordable prettily arranged hair
Bright description of easy hair styling using switches and transformation rolls. From a retailer offering wavy hair switches 20 to 30 inches long priced 85 cents to 3.50 and transformations for around the head at 1.50 plus sanitary rolls at 0.35. Third floor.
Newtown Town Life Seen In Quiet Monday Whirl
The Howland Dry Goods Company owner Arthur McDonald brought his bride to town and will occupy a tenant house on Sugar Street while awaiting a new residence. Edson Sanford returns to the Sanford homestead for the summer. Several Bridgeport shoppers visit Newtown, including Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Ferris. A town painter is urged to illuminate the Brick building facade with two signs: The Town Clerk’s Office and The Probate Courts for the District of Newtown.
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Arthur McDonald
West Street
Lauren Skidmore
Sugar Street
Edson Sanford
Merider
Sanford
Sandy Hook
Bridgeport
William
Newtown
Umbrellas That Won’t Poke Through At Lycoming Store
Lycoming umbrellas are designed with ball ends and tiny sockets to prevent rib loosening. The unique joint promises no poking through and offers a replacement if failure occurs. Available in several cover grades and handles, priced 90 cents to five dollars on the main floor rear display.
Sandy Hook Band to Stage First Public Appearance
Town records note marriages in Newtown and a band concert at Town Hall on May 7 with Arthur Beard leading the Sandy Hook Band. The program features marches, serenades, solos, and vocal selections as preparations build for a grand debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise B. C. Keane
Sandy Hook
Fanny Knapp
Newtown
Bartley French Raynor
J. H George
Lois A. Daly
Marcus C. Andrews
Town Hall
Arthur Beard
Warner
Thrall
Monticello March
Mr. Warner
Casey
Oppe
H. Oppe, Jr
Crescent City
Mr. Hayes
Meeker
Hulse
Mr. Beard
Everybody
Militant suffragettes strike again in London arson spree
A large stable at Hendon and a Thames boat house were burned in a fresh militant suffragette arson campaign. A placard saying Votes Votes Votes Beware was found. Miss Annie Kenny was arrested on arrival from the continent, brought before Bow Street, and remanded. The Suffragette newspaper was raided but issued eight pages. Mrs Belmont of New York commented on Britain’s history.
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London
Hendon
Thames
Hampton Court Palace
Annie Kenny
Suffragettes
Hmgland
Continent
Paris
Women's Social and Political Union
Militant Suffragette Organization
Miss Kenny
Bow Street
Militant Society
Lere
Treasury Counsel
London News
O. H. P. Belmont
New York
Big Four Train in Head-On Crash Near Middletown
Middletown Ohio May 1 two men were probably fatally injured and nine other persons seriously hurt when Big Four passenger train No 25 ran head on into a freight train a few miles port of the city. The passenger train was led by engineer Hedge Allen cock and Streman, with Louis Gumbinger of New York among those aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Big Four
Hedge ‘Allencock
Streman
Louis Gumbinger
New York
President names new officials in Wisconsin and Ohio
President announces appointments naming Joseph E. Davies of Wisconsin as commissioner and Walter W. Warwick of Ohio as assistant comptroller of the treasury in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Byee Wilson
Inclad Commissioner Corporationa
Joseph E. Davites
Wisconsin
the Trencury
Walter W. Warwick
Ono
Matrimonial Agent Dialog Highlights a Desirable Husband
A humorous exchange shows a matrimonial agent asking what kind of husband the client wants. The girl replies with wishes for a non smoker non drinker polite man who brings chocolates and escorts to theaters and restaurants. The agent counters that she does not want a husband but something else.
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Duchess Coffee
Col. Elm St
Joseph P. Coughlin Co
Phon
Connecticut River
James Horan & Son
Florista
John Reck & Son
Ac Meats
Hughes & Chapman
Indiana
Main St. Bisco
Young Emmet Football Club
Hall, Corner Main and
Elm Streets
John Farrell
Jacksons
Gorgas and Hoffman
New Milford Girls
New Hands
YALE
Daffy
Itrane
Hoow Lane
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Stret
Dgeport
Conn
Sday
Tomorr
Fair, Warau
Brady Pictures
THE
Howland Dry Goods Co
Howland
Itmeei
Field Avenue
Cannon Street
Carrie Chapman Catt
Duchess of Bedford
Clui
L. E. Nunnold
Fairfield Ave
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