London Prosecution Attacks Suffragette Leaders In Big Trial
London March court opens the conspiracy trial of suffragette leaders at Bow Street. Prosecutor Archibald Bodkin described militant acts, noted documents on arson and bomb plans, and accused leaders including Mrs Flora Drummond and Christabel Pankhurst of inciting militancy. He urged trial at sessions.
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London
Mar
Bow St
Flora Drummond
Harriet
Rebecca Keer
Agnes Lake
Hachel Barrett
Beatrice Saunders
Annie Kenny
Clayton
Laura Lenox
Sydney Drew
Archibald Bodkin
Treasury
Drummond
Paris
Mr. Bodkinsaid
Christabel Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst
Bodkin
Miss Kerr
Buckner
Lving
Hamburg
Ger
Germany
Great Britain
Megistrate
Death of H A Hubbell Triggers Major Charitable Bequests
Henry Allen Hubbell dies at 339 West avenue after months of heart trouble becoming the last member of his family. His father John B Hubbell and aunt Louisa Hubbell left large estates with life use to Hubbell and payments released after his death, directing substantial sums to Bridgeport Hospital and various Protestant and civic institutions. Bequests from the Captain Hubbell estate total about 40 000 to 75 000 spread to hospitals churches the Y M C A and memorial funds. Louisa Hubbell's estate provides 75 000 distributed to Fannie Marsh Harriet Mathews Levi Hawley and J M Hawley among others. Hubbell was 43 a bachelor active in local clubs and formerly an officer of Bryant Electric Co.
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Henry Allen Hubbell
John B Hubbell
West Avenue
Louisa Hubbell
Iain John B. Hubbell
Bridgeport Hospital
Protestant Orphan Asylum
Captain Hubbell
W. Co
Fannie F. Marsh
Louise Hubbell
Edward W. Marsh
Harriet K. Mathews
Lakewood
Oakland
Cal
J. M. Hawley
Seaside Club
Brooklawn Country
Bridgeport Yacht Club
Bryant Electric Compan
War on gangmen after killings of two New York officers
New York police massed detectives after gang violence on the Lower East Side left two officers dead and two more badly beaten. Seventy five detectives were assigned, and patrolmen volunteered in civilian dress to assist. A leader from the Jack Serroce gang was reportedly involved as violence spiked with rival clashes and a fatal shooting.
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New York
Gansmen
Lower East Side
Mulberry Street
Jack Serroce
Appeals From Tax Board Of Ansonia
The Griffin Button Co. of Shelton seeks superior court relief from a tax assessment increase claimed unjust. The tax board raised the assessment by $15,000 above the company’s list, and while the company did not object, the later relief board increased taxes further. The court is asked to strike the excess assessment.
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Griffin Button Co
Shelton Doe
Gselief
Mtte
Copany
Board of Relief
Jail sentence sustained for Pres. Gompers in Bucks Stove case
Washington May 5 The DC Court of Appeals sustained contempt judgments against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell officials of the American Federation of Labor In a revision Gompers gets thirty days in jail and a fine for Mitchell Morrison each 500 with no jail term The dissenter urged reversing the entire judgment The lower court had set Gompers one year Mitchell nine months and Morrison six months all without fines for violating an injunction in the Bucks Stove and Range case
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Mitchell
Morrison
Washington
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Gompers
Moorricon
Bucks Stove & Range
Policeman Shot in Paterson Labor Clash
In Paterson on May 5 a laborer mob of about 300 confronted police during the strike. One policeman was shot in the leg and another knocked down as officers dispersed the crowd.
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Paterson
Elk
Sealer Kelly Renews Warnings On Household Weights
Dennis Kelly promotes strict weight rules for meats and coal in a pamphlet “A Few Facts About Weights and Measures” urging housewives to avoid trimming meat and to report sellers. The guide exposes frauds by butchers using the scale and telephone orders, offers tables, and stresses sale by weight across households and merchants.
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Dennis Kelly
Locomotives Clash in South End Yard Battle
In the South End yards of the New Haven road two massive locomotives collided in a morning clash. The heavy line engine proved superior, forcing the lighter switch engine from the tracks. Old Doctor Wrecker and assistants repaired the damage, while the lighter engine required hospital treatment in the round house.
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New Haven Road
Wrecker
Wilson Seeks Unity on Currency Bill Before Adjournment
Washington May 5 President Wilson urged Congress to agree on currency legislation before the special session ends. He hopes quick action on the currency question during the extra session, with passage likely by August. The president plans to visit the Panama Canal in July or August.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Panama Canal
Ijuly
Auguset
Coal Must Be Sold by Weight Enforced in City
Sealer Dennis Kelly moves to enforce a 1911 ordinance requiring all coal deliveries to be sold by weight with a delivery ticket stating weight seller and purchaser. Violations carry fines up to 200 dollars or six months imprisonment. Some peddlers and store owners protested the five dollar license fee. protests will go to City Attorney.
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Police Board
Clayton L. Smith
Dennis Kelly
Sealer Kelly
Kelly
Smith
Pullman
Spanish King Alfonso Opens Paris Visit Of Moment
On May 5 Paris prepares for King Alfonso of Spain to arrive on Wednesday. The event is viewed as significant for Europe as it may signal Spain joining the triple entente with France Britain and Russia. France readies reception venues and decor for the King with Goblin tapestries and art objects. After two days of entertainments he departs Friday after a review of military airmen and aeroplanes.
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Paris
Alfonso
Spain
Europe
France
Great Britain
Russia
D’orsay
Louis XIV
Versailles Palace
Rich Westporters Fine Residence Under Attachment
Westport May 5 Robert W Post s handsome Riverside avenue residence has been attached for 20000 by Deputy Sheriff Abriola for Long Hill Mining Co of Trumbull. The suit seeks 15000 for building materials for Post s new house on Norwalk Road. Original contract with Filood-Simpson Co lapsed by mutual consent. Materials valued at 16715 55 with 4050 paid. Action returnable to the June term of the superior court.
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Westport
Robert W. Post
Riverside Avenue
Abriola
Long Hill Mining Co
Trumbull
Post
Norwalk Road
Filood-Simpson Co
Trumby
Superior Court
Branford Tax Collector Held on Embezzlement Charge
Branford May 5 John Gainty former personal tax collector for Branford was arraigned in town court on embezzlement allegations. He waived examination and was held for trial in the superior court. Bonds set at 21000. Charge cites shortage in tax accounts.
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Branford
John Gainty
Stray Dogs In City Shot At High Rate Last Month
City records show fifty five stray dogs were shot by City Dog Warden George Hall last month at a cost of 165 dollars. Officers Brown and Hall warned owners that roaming dogs without licenses will face arrest and prosecution. A recent attack injured Esther Gilmore, and police will pursue ownership checks on unlicensed dogs to curb the menace.
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George Hall
John Brown
Warden Hall
Heidold Esther Gilmore
Grand Street
Wm. H. Curley
Charlie
Torrington Shop Fire at Fitzgerald Factory Causes Damage
Fire at the Fitzgerald Manufacturing company in Torrington caused estimated damage of 590 dollars. The blaze happened this morning and disrupted factory activity.
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Torrington
Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company
Combined Demands of European Nations Are Fulfilled
London May 5 Sir Migard Grey announces Montenegro will evacuate Scutari, ending a Balkan crisis. European powers press for withdrawal, Austria and Italy coordinate a potential military move, while Russia’s stance shapes the balance of pressure as Montenegrin troops prepare to depart. Negotiations in London and Cetinje continue ahead of a formal decision.
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London
Migard Grey
Monteniero
Scutari
Nish~olas
Stock Exchange
Actomn
Mfontenegro
Athenia
Austria
Traly
Turkis Diavid Pasha
Monteneges
Balkan
Europe
Cetfinig
Nicholas
Montenegro
Athe
Albania
Montengeria
Sestart
Italy
Russia
Alliance Francaise to Elect Officers
The Alliance Francaise will hold its annual meeting at Strat Field tomorrow evening to elect officers for the upcoming year. Jonathan Gollfrey is expected to be re elected to the presidency after a successful season guiding the Bridgeport group. A program of Moliere scenes and songs by the dramatic circle will precede the business.
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AlliAnce Francaise
Stratfield
Jonathan Gollfrey
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H.A. Hubbell
TAX Board OF Ansonia
Pres. Gompers
South End
Iscutari
Yand
Feicers
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Nicholas of
Montenego
Dog Warden Hall
M. Bellini
French Military Aviation Corps
Versailles
Omy
Bertin
Foreign Office
Montencero Haes
Traope
Cettinin
Nlholas
Max
Ambascadorn
Lomtton
Cettinje
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