Blaze in Scutari Fortess Sparks Fire in Bazaar
Fire broke out in Scutari fortress bazaar during calm May morning as high winds fanned flames. Montenegrin forces allegedly sparked the blaze in retaliation for evacuating the city, while a new cabinet formed in Cettinje and talks with an international fleet began over Scutari’s surrender to protect peace.
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Vienna
Scutari
Nicholas
Montenestm
Sams
Monténegro
Rus- Servia
Last words of J to Col Harvey reveal Morgan’s influence
New York May, in a financier library, Col Harvey recalls Mr Morgan’s testimony before the Pujo committee and the nation’s hope that his resources and influence would serve the country. Harvey notes Morgan’s frail condition yet sense of purpose, and the public outpouring of support from across the country.
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New York
Bir
Wilson
Col. Geo
Financier
Harvey
Amer
Morgan
Col
Starvey
Pujo
Washington
Mr. Morgan
Foss signs bill for one day of rest in Massachusetts
Boston may 9 governor Foss signed a bill guaranteeing one full day of rest each week for workers in industrial and mercantile establishments. The measure excludes newspaper workers janitors store clerks and fire and machine handlers. Strongly Progressive party backed the bill during the Fenateuw campaign.
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Boston
Gov. Foss
School Commissioner Candidate Tied to Voter Fatality
A garbled report claims Mary Maffélo known as 9-Jiber from al Queintahets Suér drove Frank Koarmowski to death by his own action as he sought the school commissioner post. The official tally shows Kosmowski with four votes in the race.
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Maffélo
Mary
Jiber
al- Queintahets
Frank Koarmowski
Kosmowski
Mormon Missionaries Proselytize in West End Bridgeport
The Farmer reports Mormonism spreading in Bridgeport West End with converts and frequent assemblies on Howard Avenue. Two smooth talking missionaries have settled locally, targeting young married women, leaving pamphlets and prompting cautious neighborhood watch from residents and police officials.
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West End
Bridgeport
Howard Avenue
Howard
Maplewood
Linwood Avenues
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter[Day Saints
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
Church
Utah
Trolley Contractors Blockade of Paving in Fairfield Ave
Local residents complain as W H Arthur & Co and the Connecticut Company fragment Fairfield Avenue with creosoted paving blocks. Contractors store material on sidewalks between Park and Main, reducing passage to under four feet and leaving pedestrians at risk in darkness. City officials say sidewalks are allowed for storage and work will resume with crossovers promised. public frustration grows as impacts on safety and mobility persist.
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Connecticut Company
W. H. Arthur & Co
Stamford
Park Avenue
Broad Street
Broad
Cc. H. Chapman
Grys
Connecticut Co
Chapman
Public Works
I A. Cour_tade
Huerta Outlines Mexico Policy Toward U S Citizens
Mexico City May 9 President Victoriano Huerta with Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson outlined Mexico's stance toward the United States. The official version states Mexico will discuss only urgent matters and will not be responsible before the U S government while not recognizing its government. It asserts Mexico will protect all inhabitants, including foreigners, and has pledged guarantees to all nationalities.
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Mexico City
Victoriano Huerta
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
United States
Associated Press
Huerta
Wilson
Theaime
Republic of Mexico
Lttle
Europe
Orphans Committed to County Home in Norwalk
James Levey and Bartholomew Hurley aged 10 were today committed to the County home at Norwalk. They will likely be transferred from there to New Haven as part of the custody arrangement.
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James Levey
S Bartholomew Hurley
Norwalk
New Haven
Four police inspectors convicted of graft conspiracy in New York
Dennis Sweeney John J Murtha James E Hussey and James F Thompson former police inspectors were sentenced to one year in prison and a 500 fine each for conspiring to obstruct justice in a graft investigation. The court noted no appeals were filed and district attorney signals possible further bribery indictments. The men will be moved to Blackwell Island.
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New York
Dennis Sweeney
John J. Murtha
James E. Hussey
James F. Thompson
Whitman
Criminal Court
Sheeet Wess
Sweeneya
Sweeneya Co-Défendants Had Raised A End Hire& Aim
Blackwell's Island
Funeral Held for Frederick Sailer in Bridgeport
The throng attended the funeral at the Broad Street home of Frederick Sailer a Bridgeport park board member who died Wednesday. Mayor Wilson and city officials joined a large procession of prominent residents and organizations in favoring a solemn service. The ceremony featured floral tributes and fraternal rites by Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar at the grave in Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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Wilson
Park Board
Civb
Frederick Sailer
Broad Street
Sailer
Heidenheim
Wurtemburg
Bridgeport
Saller
Beck
Church of the Redeemer
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
A. B. Beers
G. W.osborne
H. D. French
Johns Johnston
F. J. Behrens, Jr
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Municipal Scales To Be Ready For City Departments
Bridgeport readies a 10 ton municipal scale for use by the Board of Contract and Supply, the fire department and the City Sealer of Weights and Measures. The concrete pit awaits the platform, parts have been repaired, and operation is promised within days. Sealer Kelly travels to Washington for the national conference of sealers at the Bureau of Standards. Delegates from across the country will discuss new laws regulations and fees on measures and weights.
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Board of Contract and Supply
Fire Department
Bridgeport
Sealers
Bureau of Standard Weights and Measures
Superior Court to hear May term crimes list
The criminal side convenes Tuesday with Judge Joel H. Reed. Case load includes Marion Lund Miles Doud and Joseph Cohen for alleged enticement of a 17 year old for immoral purposes and Estelle Pritchard for abandoning an infant. Also listed are Elia Caprillion Stratford charged with property injury and New Haven officials for manslaughter with May 27 trial.
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Marion Lund
Miles V. Doud
Joseph Cohen
Criminal Superior Court
Stiles Judson
Joel H. Reed
Elia Caprillion
Alma
Stephen Meyers
Michael Flanigan
Dan Averett
Lewis Devine
Burton L. Ingalls
Marino Milano
Charles Horan
John Gurney
John Harte
Stephen Harte
Louis Kratfeel
Frank Baker
John Cubla
Antonio Vitala
Marie DeMartie
John Rinko
Julius” Bruchman
Josko Christopher
William’h. Ferris Jr
Norwalk
Leroy Stealy
Edward Dowbroskie
Ambrose Dellino
Special Train for Admirers of Ray Keating
Bridgeport baseball fans plan a special New York trip to see Ray Keating pitch for the New York Americans on a yet to be decided June day. Local supporters pledge to travel, with the New Haven road offering low rates, and several hundred admirers expected to attend the game. A meeting of amateur team captains and managers will be held to organize the event.
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Bridgeport
New York
Ray
Keating
Keat
Dick Mansfield Dies of Pneumonia in Connecticut League Story
William Thieley reports the death of Dick Mansfield a famed left handed pitcher once with Bridgeport and Waterbury in the Connecticut league He died at home 415 Lane Street after a brief illness Survived by mother four brothers Edward John James George and sister Martha He worked at American Graphophone and belonged to Harmony Council No 12 U A M Local paper notes his death will grieve fans in this state and other circuits
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William Thieley
Dick Mansfield
Lane Street
Sty
Connecticut
Jim" O'Rourke
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Edward
John
James
Gerge
Martha
American Graphophone Company
Harmony Council, No. 12
Reconciliation Failing Barrett Gets Divorce
Myron F. Barrett of this city was granted a divorce from Lucy Barrett on grounds of desertion. Judge Greene advised reconciliation for their daughter, but Mrs. Barrett refused to return. The couple married July 7, 1965. Barrett, an employee of the Connecticut Co., lives on High Street.
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Myron F. Barrett
Lucy Barrett
Greene
Barrett
Lucy Clark
The
Connecticut Co
High Street
Official Surgeons Find Friedmann Vaccine Not Justified
Washington May 8 public health service surgeons report observations on patients inoculated by Dr. Friedmann with his tuberculosis vaccine do not justify the confidence sparked by widespread publicity. The official conclusion from the government investigation questions therapeutic value, warns against undue optimism, and notes most patients received intramuscular treatment with varying results while cultures reveal acid fast organisms. The report covers Friedmann’s history since 1912 and notes scientific concerns over data and transparency. The work will continue with ongoing tests at the Hygienic Laboratory.
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Washington
Public Health Service
FP. F. Friedmann
National Association For the Study
John F. Anderson
Sofar
Friedmann
Dr. Friedmann
Public ‘Health Service
Berlin
Frismece
Mann
Arson Squad Destroys Large Lancashire Mansion
A militant suffrage group’s arsonists torched a large unoccupied mansion in Lancashire. Police report the raid occurred as Churchill and officials departed Watering Station for the Mediterranean cruise, with a strong protective guard preventing protests. Supplied materials and suffrage literature were found on the grounds.
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London
Goenersl” Mra
Plora Drummond
Muttre
Gotte
Bow Street
Womens Social and Political Union
Ecuippe
Aequithend
Admiralty
Winston Spencer Churchill
Waterino
Enchantress
Wittert
Mediterranean
Lancashire
Three receivers appointed for Quenneberry Roble company
Boston May 9 three receivers for the Quenneberry robe company were appointed by Judge Morton of the United States District Court. Francis Dewey of Mechanics National Bank Worcester James Colt of United States Worsted Co and Samuel C Murthy Boston wool merchant were named to conduct business on a joint bond of 15000 pending trustee in bankruptcy appointment. The firm makes chairs at Worsters and has plants in Worcester and Bomersworth NH.
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Boston
Morton
United Starner District Court
Francis Dewey
Mechanics National Bank of
Worcester
James Colt
Mrs Mary Lee Recovers From Severe Fall Injury
The many friends of Mrs Mary Lee of 18 M Fairfield Avenue will be glad to learn that after an extended confinement she is again able to be about. She was severely injured last January by a fall on an icy sidewalk.
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Mary Lee
Fairfield Avenur
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