Supreme Court frees Gompers Morrision and Mitchell in contempt case
The Supreme Court ruled the jail terms for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor unwarranted civil contempt and ordered the cases dismissed. The decision remanded to impose fines instead, noting Bucks Stove Range Co had settled with the AFL and the matter was civil, not criminal.
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United Press
Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
District Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Bucks _ Stove @ Range Company
Philadelphia
R.amore
New York
America
Nat
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Errigenz
District of Columbia Supreme Court
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Stove Company
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Morrison
Lamar
Wright
Justice Lamar
Court of Appeals
Bucks Company
Bucks Stove & Ranger Company
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Boycrott
Buck's Stove
St Louis
Hetce
Buck's Stove and
Range Co
American Federationist
St. Louis
American Federation
Buck's Co
United Mine Workers
Buck's Stove and Range Co
District Court
Gould
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Gompers Elated Over Supreme Court Reversal
Washington May 15 Samuel Gompers AFL president expressed great relief upon learning the Supreme Court reversed lower court sentences in the Morison case. He praised the decision as just noting prior judges had imposed cruel terms and that he and many others believed the punishment was unjust. Gompers shown marked elation after weeks of strain and anxiety over the case.
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Supreme Court
Justice Wright
Court of Appeals of
District of Colombia
United States
Morison
Mitchell
el Paso
Francisco I. Madero
Juarez
Rabago
Diaz
Senor
Raphael Hernandez
Hernandez
Madero P Bettalf
Maderoists
Madero
Oroszco
Washington
Christopher Wilson
Press- Ithaca
United Wireless Telewell
Cornell
Life
Knights of Columbus to Honor Departed Members in Memorial Mass
Five local councils of the Knights of Columbus will attend a solemn high Mass at St Augustine's on Memorial Day May 30 in memory of departed members. Over 300 members expected. Rev J J McGivney will deliver the sermon. A parade marshal and committees named. Fourth Degree conferral to debut in state with a banquet at The Stratford. Applications for the degree close May 20.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Augustine's Church
Order
J. J. McGivney
Westville
Father McGivney
K. of C
John J. Phelan
Bridgeport
D. P. Harigan
John F. Rogers
J. Leo Redgate
Park City
George T. McCarthy
Aragon Council
P. J. Connelly
Cordova
Frank X. Massicottee
Colonial Hall
Stratfield
J. J. Nilan
Hartford
Waterbury Youth Discharged After Wild West Dream Fails
James F. Colloty, 20, from a Waterbury family, left to join Miller Bros 101 Ranch for a season earning 20 dollars a month and 5 holdback. Payday yielded less than expected, a harsh contract appeared, and a 25 cent trolley fare led to his arrest for train riding. He was discharged to probation with others held for trespass and railway rides.
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101 Ranch
James F. Colloty
Waterbury
Colloty
Miller Bros. 101 Ranch
Wild West Outfit
Bridgeport
Tudge Poster
Aldermen Meet Tonight Hear Public Housing and Tollman Plans
The Board of Aldermen convenes with public hearings on trolley line extensions to Seaside Park and proposed track placements on Congress street and Fairfield avenue. Proposals seek 9 or 10 foot centers and possible widening of Fairfield avenue. An Ordinance committee session precedes the council meeting to decide on police force expansion by 15 men amid appropriation limits.
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Board of Aldermen
Seaside Park
The
Park Commission
South Avenue
Iranistan Avenue
Atlantic Street
Barnum Dyke
Connecticut Co
Congress Street
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
West Bridge
Main
Courtland Street
Park Avenue
Thomas M. Cullinan
Board of Apportionment
Wall Street Today Opens With Broad Gains
United Press reports a mixed morning as most issues rose above Saturday's close, led by Canadian Pacific with modest gains while rails and industrials showed strength. After an active opening, the market faded slightly as traders awaited Supreme Court decisions and news from Washington.
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United Press
New York
Canadian Pacific
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Washington
Pastors Fail To Halt Aero Show At Lake Aerodrome
Bridgeport and Stratford clergy joined in pressuring Deputy Sheriff Stagg to stop the Curtiss exhibition at Lake Aerodrome. Police presence kept order and allowed the aeronautics event to proceed on Sunday despite church protests.
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Charles Stage
Bridgeport Ministers’ Association
Stratford
Bridgeport
Lake Aerodrome
Birmingham
Stagg
Steeplechase Island
Elks Minstrel Show Tonight at Bridgeport Lodge
Bridgeport Lodge of Elis presents its annual minstrel show at Park Theatre tonight with rehearsals called hellish but productive. Interlocutor William Lynch anchors a strong cast led by Matt Weiler and Charlie Jewett with a large chorus and soloists, promising topflight humor, song, and the novelty number A Day at School. Seats remain scarce but ample top-tier boxes and stalls are still available to early callers.
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Bridgeport Lodge
Elis
Park Theatre
William Lynch
Big Playhouse
Matt Weiler
John King
Charlie Jewett
Eddie Madigan
Barry
Burdick
Ead
Charles Jewett
Joseph Barry
Lester Burdick
George McCormack
Frank Buckley
Billy Brown
William Tomlinson
Jack Hughes
Albert Hyatt
James Mahoney
George M Gunn Elected President of Tradesmen Bank
George M Gunn Democratic leader of Milford and noted lawyer was elected president of the Tradesmen's National Bank in New Haven to succeed the late Warren G Spalding. The announcement came on May 15 and marks a significant statewide recognition for Gunn.
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George M. Gunn
New Haven
Milford
Tradesmen’s National Bank
Warren G. Spalding
Telegraph Operator Arrested After Drug Store Burglary Attempt
Walter Anderson a telegraph operator with Western Union sits in police custody on a breach of peace charge while police investigate a second alleged burglary at J. W Roberts drug store in East Main Street. A witness saw a broken back window and Anderson was found at the scene. he denies guilt noting he was rear of the store on lawful business and that he was intoxicated.
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Walter Anderson
Western Union Telegraph Co
J. W Roberts
East Main Street
Jane Street
Anderson
John Bugslag
Lane Street
Murphy
Colgan
McGirr
D A R Confers with Mayor on a Sane Fourth
Representing the Mary Silliman chapter the D A R committee of three met Mayor Edward T Buckingham to discuss a safer patriotic Fourth of July in Bridgeport. They favored a plan outlined in the New York Tribune while the mayor and Fire Chief Edward Mooney backed restricting fireworks to protect the city from fires and accidents. Further discussions are expected as last year’s DAR effort pushed for a saner celebration.
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Mary Silliman
Daughters of the American Revolution
Edward T. Buckingham
Bridgeport
R. Adeline Thompson
C. R. Ayres
Orville Rector
Spe
New York Tribune
Buckingham
Vire
Edward Mooney
Ineal Daughters of the American Revolution
Forest Fires Ravage Ridgway Region Milling Millions Destroyed
Forest fires in Ridgway Pa area sweep through Lyauntis County destroying millions of dollars worth of timber. Authorities warn settlements face danger within 21 hours if winds favor spread. Searches for containment and evacuations proceed as flames advance through the district.
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United Press
Ridgway
Lyeuntis
Pretty shop girl attempts suicide after taunt by coworker
Sophie Jeanette Bawer a 16 year old girl from 273 Hamilton street attempted to kill herself at Canfield Rubber Co after taunts about her dress. She plunged a knife through her clothes into her breast but the wound was superficial and required only a slight dressing. She was treated at the emergency hospital and sent home.
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Canfield Rubber Co
Sophie Jeanette Bawer
Hamilton Street
Sophie
Bennett
Jack
Norwalk Church Marks 25th Consecration Celebration
Norwalk May 15 St Pauls Episcopal Church began a two day observance of the 25th anniversary of its consecration. Bishop Chauncey Bunce Brewster of Hartford and church leaders attended. The bishop gave the historical address as a class of 93 from St Pauls and its four daughter parishes was confirmed. An afternoon memorial service for Rev Charles M Selleck and a monument dedication followed by an open air session.
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United Press
Norwalk
St. Paul’s Episcopal
Charles M. Selleck
Personal tax record broken 275 pay in day
The personal tax collectors reported a brisk day with 275 citizens paying from 9 o clock to noon. By Saturday night the total paid neared 3 000 as notices from former residents and payments from other towns rolled in.
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John G. Elfstrom
Wordin Avenue
Hartford
Supreme Court orders books turned over to grand jury
This afternoon the Supreme Court directed Wilson to produce the company books before a Federal Grand Jury probing alleged mail fraud.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Wilson
Furnished rooms to rent on Main Street opposite Howland's
Suite of nicely furnished front rooms on Main Street available for summer rent. Also furnished rooms with bath and rooms for light housekeeping at 1332 Main near Congress. inquire at 1043 Main Street or 1332 Main Street.
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Main Street
Howland's
Main
Congress
Risu
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