Mexican rebels blamed for deadly train bombing near Morelos
Mexico City May 3. One hundred twenty people were fatally hurt by dynamiting of a train near Tacazacade in Morelos state. Reports say a military escort aboard the train was fatally hurt. rebels looted Matehuala and seized public safety items. No injuries reported for American miner William Dingwall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Zapatistas
TaCazcade
Morelos
Earler
Zapatistan
Willian B. A. Dingwall
Matehuala
Dingwall
Santa Maria de la Pas
Registrars Prepare New Voting In Bridgeport City
James B. Rooney and William Dounsbury registrars of voters will begin Monday their canvass of Bridgeport residents eligible to vote as part of ongoing registration work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Rooney
William Dounsbury
Registrars of Voters
City
Bridgeport
Splendid Cut Snapdragon stems for florists James Horan & Son
Funeral notices list several deaths in May 1913 including Mrs Mary Rués, Mrs Delia Falvey, and Mrs Mary A Ashley. Details specify addresses, funeral times from residences or churches, and burial at local cemeteries with masses and interments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Horan & Son Florists
Robbed at the bridge in broad daylight
Frank Palene of Waterbury reported to police that two highwaymen held him up at the Stratford Avenue Lower Bridge in broad daylight after he arrived from New Haven on the 1:30 train. One man pointed a pistol to his head while the other took his money. both fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Palene
Main Street
Waterbury
Palens
New Haven
South Norwalk
Stratford Avenue
Marsh Will Bequest Dispute Heads To Superior Court
The Bridgeport Trust Co. as executor and trustee seeks court settlement on construction of will clauses for Edward W. Marsh estate. It asks whether bequests are payable at Mrs. Marsh's death, at year end, or after, and if the trustee may use discretion to pay sums before her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Trust Co
Edward W. Marsh
Wilson Holds Reception in the Monument Tower
President Wilson ascended the Washington monument with secret service agent Joseph Murphy and briefly mingled with tourists at the summit. He watched a kid ball game before joining the crowd and shaking hands with surprised visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Washington Monument
White House
Joseph Murphy
Secret Service
Building Boom Prompted By City Construction Activity
The city sees a broad building surge with new apartments and mixed uses. Bids open May 5 for a Gate House at Lefayette park entrance while Greenwood and Arnold plan Myrtle avenue redevelopment. Edward Duhige awards two-house contracts in Fairlawn and Harborview. Warner Bros. to erect two storehouses on Whiting street. Mary Curias builds a one family house on Noble avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Contract and Supply
Lefayette Park
Greenwood
Arnold
Myrtle Avenue
M. H. Mallory
Edward Duhige
Fairlawn Avenue
Harborview Avenue
Nave
Warner Bros
Whiting Street
Mary Curia
Joseph Wollek
Waterview Avenue
East Side Coal Co
Leopold Weiss
Park City
Main Street
Congress Street
8S. 7 Poli
Prince Jilted by Princess at the Altar in Calcutta
Bombay reports a shock as Princess Indira daughter of Baroda’s Gaekwar breaks off her arranged marriage to Prince Jitendra son of the Mahara ja of Cooch Behar The princess sails to England amid speculation of caste tensions The Baroda ruler noted for vast wealth and a Durbar incident with King George linked to dress codes adds context
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Bombay
Indira
Gaekwar
Baroda
Jitendra
Mahadajah
Cooch Behar
Calcutta
England
India
Maharani
Delhi
George
Unfavored Report On Greenwich Court Investigation
Hartford May. Judiciary committee decides to report unfavorably the resolution to investigate Greenwich borough court. Action mirrors 1909 and 1911 committees. Quinn bill for popular election of state’s attorneys also to be reported unfavorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Greenwich
Quinn
Otis Skinner in Critical Condition After Surgery
Indianapolis May The condition of Otis Skinner the actor operated on here last Thursday for acute mastoiditis is causing anxiety. The attending surgeon said he was recovering from the operation but poison from the abscess had entered his entire system. The doctor said he was still hopeful of Mr. Skinner's recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Otis Skinner
Mr. Skinner
McCombs Sails for Europe After Conference
W F McCombs the Democratic National Committee chair sails for Europe to escape office seekers and says he will resume his law practice on return. He previously declined the ambassador to France post, with talk he might be offered it again.
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New York
W. F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Europe
McCombs
France
Gift of Five Thousand Toward Seminary Endowment Effort
Hartford May 2 President Lee Douglas MacKenzie of the Hartford Theological Seminary announced a five thousand dollar gift from Mayor Louis R. Chéney to the Hartford School of Religious Pedagogy and the Hartford School of Missions. The seminary seeks an endowment of two million dollars.
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Hartford
Lee Douglas MacKenzie
Hartford Theological Seminary and Allied Repe Tations
Louis R. Chéney
Hartford School of Religious Pedagogy
Hartford School of Missions
Death by Own Action in Ansonia Home
Ansonia reports the death of Phillip Powe aged 5 by self harm with a razor at his son Andrew Powe's home on Colony Lane. He cut his throat and was found in a cellar pool of blood, dying minutes later. Health is believed to have influenced the act.
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Ansonia
Phillip Powe
Andrew Powe
Colony Lane
Beers Arrives in Chattanooga For G A R Encampment Talks
Alfred B. Beers of Bridgeport Conn commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic planned to meet Chattanooga committees to discuss moving the 1913 national encampment to Chattanooga in September during Army of the Cumberland and Wilderfs Brigade meetings. Seven locomotives destroyed as Boston and Maine roundhouse burned in Ayer Massachusetts with estimated loss near $100000.
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Chattanooga
Alfred B. Beers
Bridgeport
Conn
Grand Army of the Republic
Army of the Cumberland and Wilderfs
Ayer, Maas
Boston &Maine Roundhouse
Strike votes soon taken by railroad men
New York may 3 the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen plan strike votes to press for higher pay in the eastern rail belt. They responded to last night’s statements by railroads calling salary and dividend comparisons absurd.
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New York
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Railroad Conference Committee
Taxes take large lead as Bridgeport notes rise
Bridgeport reports 1912 tax data show total property valuation up 67 percent since 1902, with $1,698,761.86 to be collected this year. 11,087 taxpayers, average $9,553 per owner. UMC Co. top corporate payer at $2,649,606, Locomobile $1,031,508. Wheeler top non-resident individual at $1,236,036. Local collector Bernard F. Cooney notes early payments exceed prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard F. Cooney
Bridgeport
Locomobile Company of America
Samuel H. Wheeler
Carpenters to Vote Tonight on Proposed Strike
At a 7:30 special meeting of the Carpenters union in the Carpenter and Joiners hall on Broad Street, members will vote on striking for higher wages. They had notified bosses months ago of a $4 per day raise starting May 1, but no official response has been given. A strike could halt city building work during the peak season, costing both contractors and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
Carpenter and Joiners
Hal
Broad Street
Litigation Stalls Sale of Bridgeport Vehicle Co Property
James W. Horton secured a temporary injunction from Superior Court Judge Burpee restraining former president Harry D. Miller from selling Bridgeport Vehicle Co property until mortgage issues are resolved. The company was recently absorbed by the Broome Armored Car and Equipment Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Vehicle Co
James W. Horton
Harry D. Miller
Miller
Burpee
Superior Court
Bellamore Armored Car & Equipment Co
MELLEN REPLY MAY SPARK TROLLEYMEN STRIKE VOTE
New Haven May 3 The trolleymen union and Connecticut Company clash over re engagement of shopmen The union may urge an immediate strike vote after a reply to President Mellen the company cites economy for firings The piece notes a $200000 fire loss at B T Babbitt Soap Works North Bergen New Jersey
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Mellen
N. H
New Haven
Trolleymen
Connecticut Company
B. T. Babbitt Soap Works
North Bergen
N. J
Fire destroys Midland Railroad sheds in Bradford
In Bradford England on May 3 extensive Midland Railroad sheds burned causing about 500000 dollars in losses. Fires broke out in three successive Fridays. Five or more cars and large consignments of dry goods were consumed. Firemen saved adjacent structures. suspected incendiaries included militant suffragettes though no proof found. Aberdeen Scotland also reported a partly burned public school with 2500 dollar damage and suffrage literature scattered.
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Bradford
Eng
Midland Railroad
Aberdeen
Scotland
Stratford Country Club Leases Knowlton Park Grounds
Miner R. Knowlton, Stratford real estate dealer and owner of Knowlton Park, signed a five year lease with the Stratford Country Club. The tract will become club grounds with tennis courts and a clubhouse. The club, already chartered with about 190 members, aims to be a leading local country club. The leased area is distant from ongoing park construction and will not interfere with building operations.
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Miner R. Knowlton
Knowlton Park
Stratford
Stratford Country Club
Knowlton
Stratfield
Country Club
Progressives Consider Endorsement Plan For City Race
New Haven May 3 Progressives will not field a city ticket next fall They cite 3000 votes from last election and the party seeks to hold the balance of power A four member committee would evaluate Republican and Democratic candidates and recommend those the Progressives can support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Progressive Party
Nellie Harrigan Falls Six Stories at Home
In New York on May 3 Nellie Harrigan plunged six stories down the Salvation Army Industrial Home paper chute landing on a pile of waste. She suffered bruises to her back and a facial nose laceration but remained conscious and was rescued by workers.
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New York
Salvation Army
Nellie Harrigan
Obituary notices for Schatz and Linberlin families in city
Andrew Schatz, 66, of 218 Grooks Street, native of Wellheim Germany and East Side cabinet maker, mourned by wife, three sons George Charles William and three daughters Mrs George Feyrer Mrs Waldo Schaedler and Mrs Victor Schutze two siblings and eight grandchildren. A Schwaben Benevolent Verein member a funeral delegation attends. Also notices Edwin R Chamberlin funeral at 286 Benham Avenue and St Augustine’s Church with high mass Father Murphy celebrant hymns by Mrs FJ Kelly May Flaherty and A F Brisbois pallbearers Bernard Glennon Patrick Fitzgerald James Cassidy James Barry Thomas Daily Edward Daily interment St Michael’s Cemetery. Also William A Maher funeral from 38 Steuben Street to St Mary’s Church with Father Mulcahy celebrant Mrs Frank Munich singer pallbearers John McMahon John McPatten James Hickey Daniel Higgins Charles O’Donnell John Brady.
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Rues
Mary
John F. Rués
Breed Street
Absolom Porter
Ernest Porter
Linwood Avenue
St. Chertes’ Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Falvey
Delia
Patrick Falvey
Randall Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Ashley
Mary A
Albert B. Ashley
Péquonnock Street
St. Augustine's Church
Andrew Schatz
Grooks
Wellheim
Germany
George
Charles
William
George Feyrer
Waldo Schaedler
Victor Schutze
Edwin R. Chamberlin
Frank W. Chamberlin
Benham Avenue
Father Murphy
F. J. Kelly
May Flaherty
A. F. Brisbois
Bernard Glennon
Patrick Fitzgerald
James Cassidy
James Barry
Thomas Daily
Edward Daily
William A. Maher
Steuben Street
St. Mary’s Church
Father Mulcahy
Frank Munich
John McMaahon
John McPacten
James Hickey
Daniel Higgins
Charles O'Donnell
John Brady
Secretary Bryan Leaves California This Afternoon
Sacramento May 3 Secretary Bryan ends his mission to California and departs for the East at 5 05 this afternoon via Los Angeles without awaiting assembly action on the anti agent land holding bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Bryan
California
Los Angeles
Howland's Entrances Noted on Main Street Area
Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street in Bridgeport Connecticut are listed with entrances. The notice mentions Saturday May 3 1913 as the date and forecasts fair weather with cooler tonight. Possible showers to follow later in the period.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Mir
Pique skirts to order at $2.25 for limited time
A special lot of pique skirts offered at a fixed price of $2.25 with four cord sizes and 15 widely varied styles from plain to trimmed. Any woman may order skirts at the same price, with delivery guaranteed and all requirements included. Main floor rear.
Lycoming Umbrellas Promise Extra Service and Durability
Lycoming introduces a new wireless umbrella design that prevents rib poking through the cover. Each rib is secured by a tiny ball end fitting that locks into a socket, eliminating rusted wire joint failures. Every umbrella carries a guarantee against rib damage, priced from 90 cents to $5 on the main floor display.
New home apparel and rug selections for Spring
New stock for the home arrives as Spring arrives with curtains, floor coverings, drapery, and decorative touches. Brushed Brussels rugs, Wilton and Anglo-Persian designs, Royal Worcester and Crex options, plus mats, curtains, portieres, and fine fabrics fill the third floor with varied colors and patterns.
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Wilton
Royal Worcester
China
Japan
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Aguascalientes
San Luis Potosi
Matehwala
Mariano Suanso
Bels
John Reck & Son
Yratfield
Lower Bridge
Marsh
Monument Tower
H. F. Murray
Newfield
Atp
T. J. McNamara
Noble and
Berkshire Aves
Barnum Avenue
Long Island
the Sound
Jacksons
Main St
Sails For
Wigan
New Jersey
Willam F. McCombs
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Mi House
Ansonian
Razor
Beers
Cooney
Carpenters
Vehicle CO
M.R. Knowlton
SEC
Howland
Howland Dry Goods
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