French War Office Reports Battles Near Fort Douaumont
Paris May 13 official French war office statement cites violent bombardments southwest of Fort Douaumont and north of Thiaumont Farm. Attacks across the Meuse were repulsed with enemy losses. left bank sectors Woods Vocourt Hill 304 and Hill 287 showed progress risk. Night actions north of Thiaumont Farm held by French curtain fire. Eparges party inflicted further bombardment but forest of Parroy remained quiet.
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Paris
Fort Douaumont
Thiau
French War Office
Meuse
Vocourt
Fort Dovaumont
Bom
Thiaumont Farm
Verdun Front Repulse of Four Futssarees Reported
May 13 reports describe repulse of four Futssarees on the French southwest Verdun front. Attempts by German forces to advance in the Ave Malansourt Woods were halted, with allied positions holding firm along the line.
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Verdun Front
Reeraigaek
Ave Ae Malansourt Woods
Rescued From River Dies in Hospital at 42
Wichard Drake of Highland Avenue died at St Vincent's hospital after being rescued from the Pequotmock river fall near the street dock. Pneumonia listed as the cause. official notification by M Garlick.
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Wichard Drake
Pequotmock
St. Vincent's Tal
Highland Avenue
Garlick
Pipe crushes left foot of Lake Torpedo Boat player
Carmine De Pinco, 26, was struck by a heavy pipe this morning, crushing two toes. He was taken to the city hospital for treatment by Dr. Arthur Sertsamqour.
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Carmine de Pinco
Lake
Etka
Arthur Sertsamqour
Death notices and classifieds from Stratford area mentions
Obituary and funeral notices for Nettie Knight and Elisabeth Washburn with dates May 13 1936 and 2016, plus a May 11 2016 Meriden funeral, and multiple classified ads including real estate for sale, jobs in woodworking and nursing, and an old legal notice listing pledges with dates in 1915. The items reference addresses on street extensions, Stratford and Meriden locales, and local churches and cemeteries.
Vice Commission Report On Moral and Social Reform
The Bridgeport Vice Commission urges legal and health action to curb vice and venereal disease. It calls for diagnostic boards, public clinics, stricter saloon oversight, improved housing, recreational facilities, school sex education, and reform laws to abate prostitution and expand probation for sex workers. It also prompts moral commissions and public welfare measures to protect families and public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Bridgeport
Charities Department
Public Morals Commission
Public Welfare Board
Europe
Hartford Vice Commission
Discussion Over Pay of Policemen
Police commissioners tentatively agree on 72 new officers to be named at Monday’s board meeting. Debate centers on officer pay after a force expansion, with patrolman wages of 2.75 dollars per day for two years, 3 dollars per day for the next two years, and 2.25 dollars per day thereafter.
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Police Commission
Bridgeport Stars to face Lincoln Giants at Newfield Park
The Bridgeport Stars, local diamond stars, travel to meet the Lincoln Giants in Bridgeport Wednesday at 8 45 pm. Bridgeport lineup includes Suzéer Bowden Burns Flaherty Burke Hurley Horkheimer Clark Barron Finn White with White pitching. Lincoln Giants touted as the best colored team in the country. Lloyd stars at shortstop.
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Bridgeport Stars
Lincoln Giants
Newfield Park
Bridgeport
Suzéer Rf
Bowden
Burns
Flaherty c
Burke
Hurley
Horkheimer
Clark
Barron
Finn
White
Lloyd
Mother and Child Die in Gasoline Explosion
Mrs Philippi Michelizo and her five months old child perished after a kerosene explosion at their home 166 Sterling Street. Both were treated at Bridgeport Hospital where the baby died late yesterday and the mother early today.
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Philippi Michelizo
Sterling Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Deane to Lecture on Hamlet for Shakespeare Biennium
The Men’s League of Park Street Congregational Church will hold its annual meeting in the church lecture room Thursday evening May 18. In observance of Shakespeare’s 300th birthday anniversary, Dr Charles W Deane will lecture on Hamlet. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Men's League of
Park Street Congregational Church
Shakespeare
Charles W. Deane
Hamlet
Herz Owns Flour as Referee Rules in Estate Case
Referee John W Bann ruled the shipment of flour belongs to Nathan Herz as trustee for the J W Ziegler estate, settling a dispute delaying estate settlement in this city. The decision confirms Herz ownership of the flour held in trust for the estate.
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J. W. Ziegler
John W. Bann
Nathan Herz
Ziegler
Lennon Found Dead in Syracuse Hotel Bed
John Lennon of 271 Vinestreet a Warner Bros traveling salesman and longtime city resident was found dead in bed at the Onondaga hotel Syracuse N Y late last night kidney trouble is cited as the likely cause He was expected home Wednesday but did not respond to family inquires relatives here were alerted and learned he had died Two sisters and his wife Margaret Bray survive him The body will be returned here tomorrow.
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John Lennon
Vinestreet
Warner Bros
Onondaga
Syracuse
N. Y
Lennon
John Bray
New York
Mr. Lennon
Newtown
Margaret Bray
Bridgeport
Ellis
St. Augustine’s Church
Joseph Coles
Frank Digney
Obituary notices from a Bridgeport area paper
Obituaries list Edith Mecken wife of James J Mecken died at home aged 45. Infant Edgar Woodin son of Albert S and Daisy Hilton Woodin of Nichols died at Bridgeport hospital. Bela Toth 10 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Toth of 37 Columbia Court died yesterday. burial in St Michael's cemetery. Lillian F Cole funeral held. Rev C W Areson officiated. burial in Lakeview. Olga Carells one year seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Carelli funeral held from home then Holy Rosary church. Mary A Lewis wife of Edna N Lewis funeral held at Center Street Fairfield. burial in Fairfield East cemetery. Elizabeth Washburn died suddenly at parents home 28 Hollister Court. heart trouble. aged 18. survived by four sisters. George J Schmitt 46 of Stratford Avenue Stratford died at Bridgeport Hospital after long illness. survived by sisters Caroline March, Ida Shread and brothers Joseph H and L W Schmitt. John George Roth funeral held at East Main Street home. services by Rev H D Wiemer. burial Mountain Grove. John J Quinn funeral held from Walnut Street home then Sacred Heart Church. mass by Rev Mooney. delegates from Moose, Pequonnock, F of A, A O H. burial St Michael's.
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Bela Toth
Bela
Joseph Toth
Columbia Court
St. Michael's Cemetery
Lillian F. Cole
Michael J. Gannon
C. W. Areson
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Olga Carells
Olga
Andrew Carelli
Booth Street
Holy Rosary Church
St. Michael's Home
Mary A. Lewis
Edna
N. Lewis
Center Street
Fairfield
F. S. Child
Fairfield Congregational Church
William Beardsley
New Haven
Fairfield East Cemetery
Elizabeth Washburn
Elizabeth
Charles E. Washburn
Hollister Court
Miss Washburn
Goldie Emma
Margaret
Mabel
Sarah
George J. Schmitt
Stratford Avenue
Stratford
Bridgeport
Mr. Schmitt
Caroline March
Ida Shread
Rochester
Joseph H
L. W. Schmitt
John George Roth
East Main Street
H. D. Wiemer
German Reformed Church
Heine Lodge
No. T. O. DH
Bridgeport Lodge
Bavarian Sick Benefit Society
Mountain Grove Cemetery
John J. Quinn
Walnut Street
Sacred Heart Church
Thomas J. Mooney
William Blake
Richard ®. Moore
Theresa O'Brien
May Legere
Loyal Order of Moose
Court Pequonnock
F. of A
Bea
Elmer Braymore
B. Barnard
John Allan
J. Murphy
George LeBrun
J. Maroney
Stolen Cars Recovered. Fairfield and Marion Street Residents Named
Two automobiles stolen from Court street yesterday afternoon were recovered by police. Owners identified are George Moffatt of Fairfield and Thomas J. Seward of 118 Marion street.
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Court Street
George Moffatt
Fairfield
Thomas J. Seward
Marion Street
Tars
Rely Ce 3 FOR FURS
Fur storage and more offered with cleaning, careful hanging to prevent strain, fire and moth damage insurance, theft coverage, and return when needed. Service promises quick response by phone or mail from a second floor location, with charges based on actual fur value.
Smart Middies for Girls Ad List High Quality Middies
Advertisement describes smart middies for girls in various fabrics and colors with detailed prices from $1.25 to $5.00. Highlights include rose and green linen with white collar, white silk poplin with hand smocking, blue or rose tinted textiles, and coin colored belts. Norfolk middies offered in white with detachable belt. Wash skirts to match priced from $2 to $2.50. Second floor.
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Norfolk Middies
Bridgeport Man Seeks Pardon After 37 Years In Cell
Hartford May 13 Frank Bassett of Bridgeport has been in prison since 1879 and his name appears among 36 applications for clemency to be reviewed by the board of pardons next month. Henry B. Chamberlin of New Haven, imprisoned since 1887, makes his 34th plea for clemency.
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Hartford
Frank Bassett
Bridgeport
Board of Pardons
Henry B. Chamberlin
New Haven
Moulders Conference Re-Elects Officers
At this afternoon session of the Connecticut Valley Conference board of the moulders the present officers were reelected. William Wilson of Ansonia was named president Edward Fitzgerald of Norwich vice president and J J Kavaney of Springfield secretary treasurer. James A Love day was named business event Congressman John S Nolan of California addressed the meeting this afternoon.
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Connecticut Valley Conference
The
Mulders
Willian Wilson
Ansonia
Edward Fitzgerald
Norwich
J. J. Kavaney
Springfield
James A. Loveday
John S. Nolan
California
Alleged Fences Are Fined in City Court
Two junk dealers Samuel Levine and Samuel Cohen were convicted of receiving stolen goods from minors in city court. They were fined $25 and costs with 10 day jail terms suspended on good behavior. Three boys were arrested for copper theft from the New Haven railroad. charges against them were nolled. The railroad says losses amount to about $3,000.
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Samuel Levine
Island Brook Avenue
Samuel Cohen
Calhoun Avenue
New Haven
Jitney Drivers Freed After Speeding Charge Is Dropped
In Bridgeport two jitney drivers Frank C Wege of Carroll Avenue and Frank Tureski of State Street had speeding charges nolle prossed by Deputy Judge Wilder in city court. Prosecutors said officials of the Bridgeport Jitnery Owners Protective Association had charged racing on State Street, but the men claimed arrest came after they refused to join the association.
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Frank C. Wege
Carroll Avenue
Frank Tureski
State Street
Wilder
Bridgeport Jitnery Owners Protective Association
Pollack Divorce Filed in Stamford Case
Sophie Adler Pollack of Stamford sues Solomon Pollack of Norwalk for divorce alleging desertion on March 5 1912. Married August 22 1906. Case returnable to the June term. Bridgeport Brass Co machinists union to meet Tuesday or Wednesday to discuss the strike at both main and union plants.
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Sophie Adler Pollack
Stamford
Solomon Pollack
Norwalk
Bridgeport Brass Co
Rizzo Case Postponed After Fatal Sterling Street Shooting
Michael Rizzo, accused of fatally shooting his uncle Angelo Risso on Sterling Street, was not in court as the case was continued at the prosecutor's request. The next hearing is set for Thursday when the coroner's report is expected to be presented before the city court.
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Michael Rizzo
Angelo Risso
Sterling Street
DIES OF SUDDEN NATURAL CAUSES IN CITY CAFE
Richard William Ray aged 60 died suddenly while seated in a cafe at 1779 Main Street. Medical Examiner M Garlick ruled natural causes. Ray boarded at 218 Park Street and had reportedly been staying there for some time.
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Richard William Ray
Main Street
M. Garlick
Ray
Park Street
Widow Robbed of Watch in Prospect Street Home
A sneak thief entered the Stering Widows home on Prospect Street during supper last night and stole a large watch belonging to one of the inmates.
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Stering Widows
Prospect Street
Gun Totter Jailed In City Court Case
Fred Smith of 2367 Park Avenue was fined 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail in city court today after being found guilty of carrying concealed weapons. He appealed.
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Fred Smith
Park Ayente
Fires at Mayo Street and Arch Street report minor damage
Two fires were reported today. A waste paper basket in the cellar of a pool room on Mayo Street began burning but caused little damage. At Arch Street a rubbish pile in the rear yard was extinguished without trouble. Henry Ames, 27, is under arrest for violation of city ordinances.
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Mayo Street
Arch Street
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Nettie Knight
Edwin Dwight Cottrall
Elisabeth
Charles BH
Auugist G. Baker
Meriden
Catherime
Lnte
Lewrence McNally
St. Mary’s Church
St Michael's Aatorish
Fernice
Linen Ave
Hanassman
Blue Ribbon Auto and Carriage Co
Fairfield Ave
M Arms
Barnum Terrace
Park Vidune
Carleton Ave
Herkime St
Xo Ave
Watson
City
EEGAL
Charles A. Peck
Midale St
Heal Estate
L. Wolfe
Main Bt
Vice Commission
Araeyre Ely Toon Caenea
Lfe
Post Office Notes
William Kinsella
France
Dr. Deane
Herz
Edith Mecken
Edith
James J. Mecken
Hurd Avenue
Edgar Woodin
Edgar
Albert S
Daisy Hilton Woodin
Nichols
Howland Dry Goods Co
Moulders’ Conference
Brass CO
Mass Meeting
Rizzo
Salgon Chatr
Henry Ames
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