Rebels routed in two hour fight near El Paso
In a two hour battle near El Paso on May 13 rebels were driven back from their advance on Torreon after heavy casualties on both sides. Federal General Tracy Aubert was reportedly wounded and rebels abandoned the field leaving many dead and wounded, ten cannons, and ammunition behind. Federal forces pursued toward Esca Jom as fortifications rose and a final stand loomed.
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Texas
Torreon
Orosco
Bellano
Eaipantoce
Conejos
Yermo
Tracy Aubert
Campa
Belie
Campa Do
Cap- Ger
Huerta
Esca
Jom
Hattie Tne
Trese
Ney Aubert
Putnam Rustics Wins Judicial Favor In City Court
Joseph Polvin and Joseph Valieur told Judge Wilder in Putnam that they had no prior theft history and would likely leave town. The judge released them despite charges of stealing rides on 45 freight trains. Also included are several want ads for sales jobs, bakery products, waitstaff, corset repairs, furniture sales, and a housing inquiry in Fairfield Avenue area.
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Joseph Polvin
Joseph Valieur
Wilder
Putnam
Crest of Flood Threatens Irwinville as Water Rises
New Orleans reports flood crest expected tomorrow night as Backwater from Torras crevasse hits Irwinville with fifteen feet of water. About 150 people marooned in highest buildings await rescue while Morganza levee weakness raises life risk. Drowning reported near Gilbert and Estherwood as rescuers perish.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Torras
Irwinville
Morganza
Gilbert
N. Dorsett
Estherwood
ES. Upton
Raw clams linked to typhoid fears in harbor
An inspector warns that typhoid may result from eating raw clams from a harbor area with probable sewage contamination. He urges avoiding raw clams unless sourced from uncontaminated waters and recommends thorough cooking for safety.
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Paige
Father Mulcahy to Open Court at Criminal Superior Session
Rev. Father Thomas Mulcahy of St. Mary's will open with prayer the criminal Superior court session at the county courthouse tomorrow. The docket includes four murder cases though opening day often yields few major developments. prisoners are traditionally processed.
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Thomas Mulcahy
St. Mary's Church
Criminal Superior Court
County Court House
Bold youths take charge of freight train
Five West End youths aged 16 to 27 derailed a freight train by uncoupling cars while riding the rear section sped toward Noroton. The air brakes stopped the front portion and the rear halted automatically. John Morrissey 17 and Arthur Gray 27 faced minor penalties. Harry Simpson 16 held for further inquiry. others remanded or given brief sentences. the incident prompted police and night watchman inquiries.
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West End
Noroton
John Morrissey
Arthur, Gray
Hill
Harry Simpson
Canada
John
Gus Dicke
State Street
Ini
Ge Thompson
Coal Company
Richeson report given to Foss in Boston
Dr. I Vernon Briggs and Dr Henry Stedman met Gov Foss at the state house to present an informal report on Rev C V T Richeson and the murder case. Formal reports from other experts expected tonight with action by the governor likely announced tomorrow or Wednesday. Richeson deemed sane.
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Boston
I. Vernon Briggs
Henry Stedman
Baby boy born to Evelyn Thaw shocks New York
Report claims Evelyn Thaw has a 21 month old son prompting a public stir in New York. O Mara, a longtime Thaw associate, denounces the claim as false while noting ongoing legal and financial entanglements surrounding Harry Thaw and Evelyn.
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Evelyn Thaw
O'Mara
Pittsburgh
Roger O’mara
Thaw
Harry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Matteawan Insane Asylum
New York
O’mara
Former Sheriff Clarkson Dies in Stratford at 79
Robert Livingston Clarkson longtime Fairfield county sheriff and Democratic figure died at his Main street home Stratford after a two year illness nephritis age 79 years 6 months and 7 days. He served in the state legislature and as sheriff from 1886 with a noted anti contract pauper law and active church involvement. He leaves a widow six children brothers and sisters.
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Robert Livingston Clarkson
Fairfield County
Main Street
Stratford
Mr. Clarkson
Memtiers
United States Army
Roads Mers
Annie Ayscough Sands
Joshua R. Sands
Clarkson
Renae
Christ Church
Adelaide L
Erwin J. Spall
Harriet &. van Vechten
Harriet &. van Vechten, Wife of ‘Arthur ‘van Vechten
Elizabeth, N. J
Rober G. Clarkson
William Bayard Clarkson
Sewaren
N. J
Annie
Maude L. Clarkson
Mont
Archbald Hearing May Drag Yet Another Week
The House Judiciary Committee resumes the Archbald impeachment inquiry with about a dozen witnesses ready. The session suggests the hearings may extend two to three weeks as more testimony is heard on the Commerce Court judge. Allen B. Cockrell, Meyer's clerk, testified about a memorandum concerning Marian Coal Company dealings and Option Williams prepared in 1912.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Allen
Cockrell
Meyer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft
Archbald
Marian Coal Company
Williams
Clements
City League Meeting Postponed One Week
City league president M. J. Clabby says the league meeting planned for tonight is postponed for one week. Players and managers show great enthusiasm for a bright season ahead.
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M. J. Clabby
City League
Next Charities Conference to Be Held Here
Indications point to Bridgeport as the site for the next annual convention of the State Conference of Charities and Corrections. The executive board will likely select the city before adjournment at Stratfield. President Morris W. Seymour heads the State Conference with vice presidents including Walter H. Clark and Max Adier among others.
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Bridgeport
State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Stratfield
Waterbury
Charities and Correction
Beensal Board of Charities
Charities and Corrections
Morris W. Seymour
Walter H. Clark
Hartford
Max Adier
New Haven
P. C. Wright
Norwich
de Ver H. Warner
Giant Iceberg Spotted In Liner Route Near New York
The liner George Washington sighted a huge iceberg about a thousand feet long and 150 feet above water, reported by Captain Pollack. The iceberg was seen 155 miles south of the cape in the path of liners using the southern route, as the ship arrived in New York today.
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New York
George Washington
Pollack
Hners
Foresters Move to Amalgamate Three Courts into Nathaniel Wheeler
The Grand Court of Foresters executive council approved the amalgamation of Courts Pembroke Waldemere and Bridgeport into Court Nathaniel Wheeler at Tariffville. The three courts will surrender charters and join as a single unit expected to exceed 600 members and $8000 in treasury within days. The decision, praised by Grand Chief Ranger William Hayes, signals a wave of consolidations for Bridgeport and other Connecticut courts.
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Grand Court of Foresters
Pembroke
Waldemere
Bridgeport
Nathaniel Wheeler
William Hayes
Tariffville
Michael J. Clabby
Marina
Connecticut
Hayes
Forestry
Berger Seeks Impeachment At Socialist Convention
At Indianapolis May 7 to Sep 13 the Socialist convention debated revoking citizenship for those who swore to the flag led by Congressman Victor Berger. The debate touched on immigration policy and the Asiatic exclusion act, with Debs likely to seek the nomination against Haywood Harriman and Seidel. Delegates prepared for five minute speeches and daily chairmen, while the San Diego nuisance issue sparked strong action.
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Ind
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Jui
Lbalt Hanford
Samraaps
Naturalization
Oward Olssen
Washington
Berger
Congress
Hanford
Esi Supreme Court of the
United ‘States
Homal Committee
Dugens
Debs
America
Hyland
Shank
United States
Eee
Imi Gate
Neidel
Milwaukee
Tomlinson Hall
John M. Reilly
West Hobo! N. 1
Bessie Goldstein
Boston
John E. Russell
New York
Terre Haute
William D. Haywood
Denver
Job Harriman
Los Angeles
Seidel
San Diego
Socialist National Convention
Lowing
San Diego _cialist organization
Per Bauerse
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