Benjamin Martin's Peculiar Accident At State Armory
Benjamin Martin a decorator for C L Gaylord slipped from a waxed floor while setting decorations at the State Armory. He struck a basketball contest basket, tumbled into chairs, and was taken to the emergency hospital. A gash on his right thumb was dressed, with no other injuries found. He is 28 and unmarried living on 5 Commercial Street.
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Ben Martin
C. L. Gaylord
State Armory
Gaylord
Martin
Armory
Krause
Commercial Stret
Obituaries Mention Multiple Local Deaths and Funerals
In this city several death notices appear with names including Joshua Joel aged 70 at 1403 Fairfield Ave meriden funeral at All Saints Church May 14 at 3 30 p m Michael C Bradley 60 from 282 Cannon Street funeral May 15 from St Augustines Church interment at St Roses Cemetery Susan Warner Nichols May 12 1914 from Greenfield Hill Fairfield Carriages for arrival of 12 03 train from New York Emily D Anderson 72 10 29 funeral May 15 at 2 30 p m No 1999 North Avenue burial details for Charles Arthur Peck 57 3 21 funeral at 2 00 p m May 15 residence 884 Ford Avenue burial in Peori McBride 62 funeral May 15 from daughter Mrs F A Taylor 618 Connecticut Avenue 9 a m St Marys Cemetery follows.
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Fairfield Ave
Joshua Joel
All Saints Church
Meriden
Conn
Ley
Michael C. Bradley
Cannon Street
St. Augustine's Church
St. Rose's Cemetery
Newtown
Nichols
Greenfield Hill
Fairfield
Susan Warner Nichols
Samuel
Susan N. Nichols
Mountain Grovs Peck
Charles Arthur Peck
Ford Avenue
Pei Ore
Charles McBride
F. A. Taylor
Connecticut Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Bridgeport
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York
Lehigh Valley
Jersey City
Rochester
Gilliard Hotel
Powers Hotel
Convention Hall
Bartholomay Hall
New York State Armory
Charlotte
Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co
Pyramid Temple
Thousand Islands
Kingston
Clayton
Frontenac
Alexandra Bay
Brockville
R. R
125Th Street
Montreal
J. H. Richardson
Stratford Avenue
J. 4H. Richardson
A. Elliott
Frost
Louis Kutcher
The
Arab Patrol Association
George S. Hill
Albert J. Merritt
John H. Wade
Frederick A. Bartlett
Henry C. Stevenson
Mothers' Day observance and memorial color note
The poem urges honoring mothers on Mother's Day with a flower and white for the deceased, bright for the living, emphasizing the sacred bond and yearly remembrance. It frames the day as the most sacred occasion of the year for maternal devotion and tribute.
Deaths of Mrs Frost and Dubline Raymond ruled accidental
Coroner finds Augusta Ely Frost and Dubline Ely Raymond of Norwalk died May 4 when a trolley car struck their carriage. Motorman Matthew J Ryan of the Connecticut Company is absolved of negligence. Both deaths deemed purely accidental with no criminal liability.
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Clifford B. Wilson
Augusta Ely Frost
Dubline Ely Raymond
Norwalk
Wilson
Matthew J. Ryan
Frost
Russell Frost
Connecticut Company
Attorney Beecher Refuses Local Poll Tax Payment
Attorney J Robert Beecher of this city files notice with poll tax collectors and refuses to pay the tax He is represented by Charles H Shapiro who says Beecher resides in Redding votes there and serves on the school board Beecher contends paying here amounts to double taxation and violates the U S Constitution It is noted his Red ding office holding is given as a reason to dodge the local levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robert Beecher
Charles H. Shapiro
Beecher
Redding
Obituary notices include Michael Bradley and Loretta Lucas
Michael Bradley of 282 Cannon Street dies after short illness at St Vincent's Hospital. Survived by widow and daughter Margaret. remains to be interred in Newtown. Also funeral of Hannah Scanlon held at St Mary’s with high mass. bearers listed and interment at St Michael's cemetery. Loretta M Lucas funeral from Rourke parlors to St Patrick’s, Rev Picker. large attendance and floral display. Interment in St Michael's cemetery.
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Michael Bradley
Cannon Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Bartenders’ Local
Foresters of
Newtown
Margaret
Hannah
John Scanlon
Stratford Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Edward McDonald
Joseph Clabby
John Hughes
Clabby
Thomas Rogers
Charles Hillis
John O’connell
William Holton
John Hennessey
Thomas Hughes
St. Michael's Cemetery
Susan W. Nichols
Greenfield Hill
Loretta M. Lucas
Rourke & Rourke
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Picker
Joseph Lucas
Steven Lucas
Steven Pulaski
Josephee
Joseph Halkovich
Gotham's Finest Parade On Fifth Avenue Reviewed
Governor Dix Mayor Gaynor and Police Commissioner Cropsey reviewed six thousand officers led by Chief Inspector Schmidtberger with twelve bands in an annual Fifth Avenue parade. A riot control demonstration and police dogs in uniform highlighted the event. In Melbourne Bill Lang defeated Jack Lester after six rounds due to Lester’s wrist injury.
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United Press
New York
Dix
Gaynor
Cropsey
Fifth Avenue
Schmidtberger
J Bana
Drum and Fire Corps
Bill Lang
M “White Hope
Lester
Melbourne
Jack Lester
Tommy Burns
White Hope
Lang
Grass Linen Paper Sold by the Pound at Jackson's Book Shop
Grass Linen paper is sold by the pound at Jackson's Book Shop for 25c per package. Each package contains 96 sheets of linen paper with matching envelopes at 10c each for 25 envelopes. Available in two sizes for notes and regular use. Visit 936 988 Main Street to order Grass Linen by the pound.
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Pound
Jackson's Book Shop
Main Street
Mrs Hamilton An Aviatress and Railroad Girl
Charles K Hamilton a pioneer of aerial navigation and his wife Mrs. Hamilton Bridgeporter daughter of Logan of 1544 Park avenue are daily visitors at the aviation meet. Mrs Hamilton tours with him as nurse and traveling companion after a career of flights and many crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Hamilton
Hamilton
Chris Logan
Park Avenue
New Britain
United States
Mexico
Central America
Orient
Europe
Georgia
Little Flyer
First Communion At St Augustine Church For 221 Children
Children of St Augustine's parish reached the communion rail for the first time at the 8 oclock mass. 118 boys in dark suits and buttonieres and 108 girls in white frocks and veils participated. Father McElroy officiated and preached on the sacrament's significance. The Junior choir, directed by Prof Brisbois with organ accompaniment, performed a special program.
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St. Augustine's Parish
St. Augustine's Church
Father McElroy
Brisbois
Alumni Banquet at Lehmann’s Honors Park Avenue Leader
Park Avenue Institute alumni banquet at Lehmann’s last night honored Principal Seth B. Jones with William E. Burnham absent. W. L. Belknap Jr. presided, praising former students now succeeding in local business. Senator Pe Jr. and Ralph T. Beers offered brief remarks. William Dorus sang and the group adjourned after three cheers.
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Park Avenue
Park Avenue Institute
Senator Pe Jr
Russell T. Whiting, Jr
Ralph T. Beers
Forty Hours Devotion Planned at St Patrick’s Church
The Forty Hours devotion at St Patrick’s Church begins with a solemn high mass at 10 30 tomorrow morning and ends Tuesday morning with a 7 30 mass Confessions will be heard tomorrow and Monday afternoons from 4 to 9 p m Masses on both morning and Tuesday mornings will be at 5 6 30 and 7 30 o clock
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St. Patrick’s Church
Passengers From Sunken Merida Reach New York
Passengers rescued from the Ward liner Merida, sunk off the Virginia Capes, arrived in New York by rail from Norfolk. They praised Merida officers and crew for preventing panic and aiding transfer of passengers. An Australia Ad miral Farragut report says she will arrive late today.
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United Press
New York
Merida
Virginia Capes
Norfolk
Farragut
Dietz Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
John Dietz was sentenced to life in prison after a Wise County jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the death of Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp tied to the October 8, 1910 battle. Mrs. Dietz and son Leslie were acquitted. Dietz will serve solitary confinement on October 8 anniversaries per the judge.
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United Press
Hayward
Wise
Lumber Trust
John Dietz
Cammeron Dam
Supreme Court
Dietz
Oscar Harp
Leslie
Rebels Eager to Charge on the Capital
From El Paso, May 13, insurgent leaders urge a push toward Mexico City after Juarez capture while disputes among generals threaten unity. By May 18, city defenses tighten, foreign diplomats plan protection, and foreigners fear attacks as preparations intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press.y el Paso
Senor Limantour
Siudent Diaz
Mexico
Juarez
Oroszco
Garibaldi
Navarro
Qroszco
Villa
Francisco Madero
Orestco
Mexico City
Madero
National Palace
Belan
Diaz
Bank of London
Rebels Capture Cananea Without a Shot
Cananea in northern Sonora fell to Mexican insurgents on May 13 after scouts infiltrated overnight and overpowered Federal leaders without firing. The insurgents raised their tri color over public buildings and plan Cananea as a base for further operations. Colonel Cabral leads about two thousand troops.
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United Press
Douglas
Ariz
Cananea
Sonora
Cabral
Small Fires Keep Chemical Co’s Busy All Morning
Since seven this morning the fire department, especially No 1 Chemical Co, has fought a string of blazes. At 7 15 a bed chamber blaze at 45 Laurel Court. 10 16 a chimney fire at 35 Hallett Street. 1 02 chemical spill near a fence fire by Main and Congress. 1 37 a dump fire on Maplewood Avenue.
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No. 1 Chemical Co
Laurel
Iranistan
Laurel Court
Hallett Street
Chemical Company
Main
Congress Streets
Maplewood Avenue
Foreclosure of Norwich and Westerly Railway in New Haven
Special master Robert W. Perkins of Norwich Conn was appointed to conduct the foreclosure of the Norwich and Westerly Railway property in Federal court. Judge Noyes said the foreclosure order would be signed later today. Bond holders initiated the proceedings and are expected to bid the property and manage it themselves.
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United Press
New Haven
Robert W. Perkins
Norwich
Conn
Westerly
Noyes
Perkins
Reidt Golden Wedding Marked by Community Respect
Mr and Mrs George Reidt celebrate their golden wedding at 64 Liberty Street as longstanding German residents and local boosters. Married in Norwalk over 50 years ago they witnessed city growth from a small town to an industrial center. Their son John works for Ira Gregory Co and daughters Mrs Thomas Rooney and Annie Reidt survive them along with extensive floral tributes and well wishes.
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George Reidt
Liberty Street
Reidt
Norwalk
Steuben Lodge
German Working Men's Aid Society
John Reidt
Ira Gregory & Co
Thomas W. Rooney
Annie Reidt
Mrs. Reidt
The
Farmer
Sculley Girl Coming Home From District Aid
Alice Sculley 19, stranded in Washington, will be sent back to Fairfield Connecticut tomorrow morning. The Board of Charities of the District will cover her expenses.
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Washington
Alice Sculley
Fairfield
Conn
Board of Charities of the District
Weather Forecast for Bridgeport Area May 13 1911
May 13 1911 forecast for Bridgeport Connecticut and surroundings lists fair skies with cooler tonight and tomorrow. Streets mentioned include Main Fairfield and Canyon in Fairfield Avenue, Fairfield County.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Crex flooring and rugs praised for durability and style
Crex flooring and Crex rugs praised for strength and durability. They stay cool in warm weather and comfortable in winter, made from twisted wire grass with color varied twines. Rugs available in several sizes and prices. Carpet Hall third floor.
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Crex
Ajax mail boxes with racks and locks on sale
Ajax japanned mail-box with newspaper rack and padlock fitment offered for 20e. Ajax rainproof model with lock two keys glass panel and newspaper holder priced 50c. Letter-slides insertable in door bronze or brass finish 20c to 60c. Fourth floor.
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Ajax
Ballooning pioneer Hawley hails aeroplane sport at Bridgeport
Allan R. Hawley, famed balloonist, toured Bridgeport Aerodrome. He contrasted ballooning with flying machines, noting balloons must follow wind while aeroplanes offer directed travel. Hawley and Augustus Post hold US distance record in ballooning for a 1,171.13 mile race from St. Louis to Canada in 1900. They survived a near peril in the Canadian wilderness aided by a guide.
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Allan R. Hawley
Bridgeport
McCurdy
Mr. Hawley
Augustus Post
United States
St. Louis
Wilds
Canada
Lake Tschotogama
Quebec
Two Die by Suicide in Chicago Police Stations
In Chicago on May 13 two individuals ended their lives inside police stations. Harry Harris a teamster hanged himself after an apparent attempt to decapitate his wife. David Barre 33 an unemployed man sought shelter and cut his throat.
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United Press
Chicago
Harry Harris
David Barre
Howland's Economical Refrigerators Featured in Ad
Howland offers economical refrigerators designed to minimize ice waste and maintain sanitation. Aluminum and Alaska hardwood models list sizes from 41?4 to 50 inches high and widths from 25% to 34 inches, with features like charcoal walls zinc lining patent air-trap and removable shelves. Arlington models in hardwood with galvanized lining range 25 to 95 pounds of ice and cost from $5.75 to $12. Fourth floor.
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Alaska
Arlington
Stoves for Heat and Cooking at Bargain Prices
A local ad markets steel gas ranges with ovens and broilers from 4 burners at 15 dollars. Also gas cookers with 3 burners and sizable ovens at 8 dollars 50 cents. Other items include drilled burner stoves, nickel 2 burner plates, automatic blue flame oil stoves, and efficient oil stoves priced from 1 dollar to 10 dollars.
Philadelphia man Gardner alias Garrison sought for bad check
Reporter O Brien describes Robert W Gardner alias Garrison of 130 Hick Street Philadelphia. He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and claims Baltimore as home. Baltimore police seek him for passing a worthless check on the city mayor.
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Robert W. Gardner
Garrison
Hick Street
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Gardner
Baptist group brands missionary show money making scheme
Boston dates May 1 3. Ed mund Merriam is denounced in a full page editorial in The Watchman Baptist organ. The World In Boston committee asks for an explanation as Merriam’s critique is called untrue and tied to profit motives. The Merriam piece also questions the World In Boston pageant as a financial venture akin to controversial plays.
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United Press
Boston
Edmund Merriam
the Watchman
The
Baptist Church
World In
Merriam
Molnar
Hot Weather Skin Care Ad Points to Talcum Powder
This blurb promotes Rexall Violet Dulce Talcum Powder as essential for hot weather skin care. It notes daily baths remove dirt, but powders prevent chafing and sun exposure damage, keeping skin cool. It touts the product as the best available and offers a sample via phone request to 832.
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Rexall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benjamin Martin
Netshoers
Scotia
Colin Reid
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Oak ST
JAS. Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist
Carnations
Hughes & Chapman
Pope Connestion Bisi
Mrs. Frost
C. B. Wilson
Emily D
John J. Anderson
North Avenue
No Anderson
Anderson
B. W. Dyer
Anders
John J
Clarence D
Percy Paul Anderson
Gotham
Mrs. Hamilton
Logal
St. Augustine’s
Lehmann’s
ST. Patrick's Church
Cincinnati
James G. Freshour
Cameron Dam
Chemical CO
Shriners
Lehigh R., R
Pyramide Temple
Imperial Council
N. Y
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Switzerland of America
Lake Ontario
St. Lawrence River
Lachine Rapids
Lake Champlain
Lake George
Mrs. Geo. Reidt
Jhowland's
Aeroplane Real Sport
Howland
O’brien
Baptist Organ Hits
Jennie Hamilton
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