New Britain Player Marsans Walks Out Amid Controversy
Triando Marsans star right fielder for the Connecticut league club disappeared after leaving a note saying his mother was in Cuba. Manager O Neil criticized his base stealing attempt and Marsans took the reprimand poorly. Also announced a Stratford avenue bridge closure tomorrow morning from 1:30 to 4:30 for new fenders install.
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United Press
New Britain
Iit
Cuba
Triado Marsans
Connecticut League
Manger O'Neil
Marsans
Director of Public Works
Stratford Avenue
Grandfield Funeral Notices from May 1811 and 1911
On May 16 1811 John F Grandfield was to be buried after a funeral from his Palisade street residence to Saint Charles Church with interment at St Michael's in Rio. In the city on May 16 1911 Jeremiah Ote aged 33 years 11 months 15 days was invited to attend the funeral from his daughter Mrs William J Riley's residence 65 James street to Saint Augustine's church with interment at St Michael's cemetery.
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William J. Riley
Jamee Street
Saint Augustine's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Charles Fagan
Ogden Street
St. Charles’ Church
John F. Callahan
John Lanze
Patrick Mortrissey
Thomas Sayles
Clayton Griggs
Daniel Murphy
Michael Conroy
Thomas Duffy
St. Mich
Sister Witnesses Fatal Bird Man Fall at Dominguez
Los Angeles May 17 Addison Hartley 25 an amateur aviator was killed instantly at Dominguez when his machine turned over in midair and fell 75 feet His sister Anna witnessed the death and reached her brothers aid first Meanwhile Earl L Ovington the noted aviator flew two trips from Belmont Park covering 65 miles with an average altitude of 2000 feet He used his Belmont Park machine and many flights were made yesterday at the park with several nonfatal accidents reported
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United Press
Los Angeles
Addison Hartley
Dominguez
Anna
Earl L. Ovington
Ovington
Obituary of Arthur W Banks former Easton resident
Arthur W Banks 67 former Easton resident died at his son Les ter Banke home in Minneapolis Minnesota. He leaves a brother Rufus J Banks and a sister Mrs I W Gilbert of Easton. He came to Bridgeport in the 1860s and lived there until two years ago when he moved to Minneapolis. He was a active member of People's Presbyterian church and Mithra lodge of P. Remains to be brought back here for interment in Union Cemetery Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Banks
Lester Banke
Mispeapolis
Minn
Rufus J. Banks
I. W. Gilbert
Banks
Easton
Bridgeport
Minneapolis
People’s Presbyterian Church
Mithra Lodge
Union Cemetery
Don’t Brag If You Haven’t Got Your Personal Tax Bill
The personal tax collectors completed addressing 24 tax bills today and expect to pass the $8,000 mark. Some bills were returned for incorrect addresses as residents moved, and mail carriers may not locate some recipients. Citizens are urged to pay promptly before surveys begin.
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Spee
Smiling Charley runs away from Bridgeport orphan asylum
Charles Haongerford, known as Smiling Charley for his constant cheer, escaped from the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum. Police sought him after he told playmates he would visit moving picture shows, scaling a fence to begin his wandering. He is described as 123, small for age, with blue eyes, brown hair, gray checked suit, short trousers, black shoes, stockings and cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum
Charlie
Charles
Haongerford
Verifies Story From Curtiss Interview on San Antonio Crash
The Army Board report on Lieut George Kellys Curtiss biplane crash near the Eleventh Infantry camp at San Antonio says the accident stemmed from a too small landing space. Curtiss told The Farmer the cause aligns with a sharp left turn to avoid endangering troops. The board notes the pilot was thrown clear after the first impact as the aircraft struck ground after a high bounce. In Chicago the heat wave continued with one death and several prostrations reported.
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Glenn H. Curtiss
Army Board
George Kelly
Curtiss
San Antonio
Texas
P. N. Beck
B. D. Lowlois
John C. Walker, Jr
Eleventh Infantry
Boa
Kelly
Chicago
Loyal Order of Moose Pushes Bridgeport Growth at May Meeting
The Loyal Order of Moose Bridgeport lodge No.289 calls all members to a May 19 meeting at I O O F hall to review by laws and adoption action, hear robe and uniform plans, and discuss rapid membership growth toward 1,000. A large initiation is planned and each member urged to recruit. benefits include weekly sickness pay, burial payout, and free medical care with dues 75 cents monthly.
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Bridgeport Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
I. O. O. F. Hall
State Street
Jennie Hamilton
Bridgeport
Mother Earth
Order of Moose
Brotherhood of Man
Massinger
Sunday Herald
Public utilities bill reports split in Hartford committee
Hartford May 17 A Judiciary committee in the Senate will present two reports on public utilities. The majority backs dual commissions with expanded railroad authority and new public service oversight while a minority favors abolishing the railroad commission for a three member body with broader corporate jurisdiction.
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United Press
Hartford
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Thesday
Messrs
Judson
Tingier
Etheridge
Huntington
Banks
Hotchkiss
Reynolds
Huxford
Isbell
Mahan
Stewart
Baldwin
Railroad Commission
Superior Court
Hartford County
Daniel Davenport
Bogert Changes Plea to Guilty
New York on May 17, Bogert vice president of United Wire less company withdrew his not guilty plea to using the mails to defraud over stock sales and pleaded guilty. He was released on $10,000 bail for appearance when wanted. The trial of the company’s other officials on similar indictments was continued.
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United Press
New York
Bogert
United Wireless Company
Priest in Chase Two Men Held for Robbing Poor Box
Rev Angelo de Toro pastor and church staff claim two men robbed the Holy Rosary poor box. Named suspects Louis Rossi and Julius Boucocki of New York City fled to a passing trolley car and were arrested by Policemen Bray and Gotts chalk.
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Angelo de Toro
Holy Rosary Church
Louis Rossi
Julius Boucocki
New York City
Bray and
Gottschalk
Danbury Man Granted 2 to 4-Year Indecent Assault Sentence
Nicholas Genathis of Danbury pleaded not guilty to indecent assault and was sentenced in Criminal Superior Court to serve not less than two years and not more than four years in state prison, by Judge Curtis, this afternoon.
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Nicholas Genathis
Danbury
Bydge Curtis
Criminal Superior Court
Holt confirmed building and loan inspector in Hartford
Frederick P. Holt of Hartford was confirmed by the Senate to be building and loan inspector. The Senate committee favored abolishing the office. A street fight ended with Stanley Kubalski throwing coal at James Bruno near the lower bridge. both were charged with assault after police intervened. Bruno and Kubalski, both 20, exchanged insults as the incident escalated.
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Hartford
Frederick P. Holt
Senate
Stanley Kubalski
White Street
James Bruno
Hamilton Street
Lower Bridge
Bruno
Kubalski
Prout
Walker
Kuhbalski
M Graw suspended by National League president
New York May 17 President Lynch of the National League suspended New York manager McGraw for three days after a verbal tilt with umpire one following yesterday's game with St Louis.
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United Press
New York
Lynch
National League
Manager McGraw
St. Is
McNeil Seeks Election of County Commissioners Fight
Senator McNeil of Bridgeport announced the Democratic minority will press for county commissioners to be elected. He introduced a bill, but the judiciary committee unfavorably reported it and laid it on the table. Senator Mahan plans a minority report, while Tingier opposes the majority in the House.
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Hartford
McNeil
Bridgeport
Judiciary Committee
Judson
Mahan
New London
Ep. Tingier
Prominent Fur Dealer Faces Theft Charge
Samuel Fox a noted fur dealer of South Norwalk faced a criminal superior court arraignment this afternoon on wholesale thefts from Adams Express Co. His 18 year old daughter Mise Fox sat nearby as two express employees Everett Byington and William G Averson pleaded guilty. Byington and Averson had roles with Byington’s mother and wife present in court. Items allegedly stolen included fur overcoats silks and raw furs with a total value far above $195. Averson allegedly passed goods to Byington who delivered them to Fox and shared the money.
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Samuel Fox
South Norwalk
Criminal Superior Court
Adams Express Co
Mise Fox
Sheriff Hawley
The
Express Company
Everett Byington
William G. Averson
Byington
Tracy
Averson
Fox
Averjon
Bill Allowing Hotels to Sell Liquor on Sunday Is Defeated
Hartford May 17 The House adjourned at 1 30 pm amid debate on a new automobile bill. The hotel liquor license proposal for hotels with 25 rooms or more to sell liquor to bonafide guests on Sundays was removed from the calendar. Senators Judson and Peck opposed, saying abuse and a gateway to wholesale Sunday sales. The bill was tabled indefinitely on motion by Senator Brisbee.
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Hartford
Spellacy
Judson
Peck
Brisbee
Dili
Burglars Vault Transom Opposite Police Station
Thomas Sullivan's grocery store across from the police headquarters was burglarized during the night. The thief climbed a transom at the Cannon street doorway and took four dollars in coins and a dollar in pennies. None of the stock was disturbed.
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Thomas Sullivan
Police
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Thieves Steal Fruits and Eggs From Peddler’s Barn
Louis Don a fruit peddler at 63 Wheeler Avenue found a back window broken and burglars had taken about ten dozen eggs a crate of tomatoes half a crate of oranges half a dozen pineapples four dozen bananas and other fruit from his barn this morning.
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Louis Don
Wheeler Avenue
May Sale of muslin underwear offers stylish value
Pretty styles in May Sale showcase dainty muslin underwear with new kimono night-gowns sailor collar gowns Princess slips corset covers with lace embroidery. Each garment displays good taste and careful making while offering savings less than usual price. Real and desirable items combine fashion with money saving appeal for women.
Underwear Special Offers for Plus Sizes and Delicate Trims
The advertisement announces women's undergarments in larger sizes, featuring gowns, drawers, petticoats, and combinations. Prices range from 19c to $1.75, with muslin, cambric, and nainsook fabrics, lace and embroidery trims, and ribbon details. Emphasis on roominess, style, and varied neckline and trim options.
Gowns and undergarments for girls and small women
Catalog of muslin and cambric garments for girls and small women. Includes slip over and empire gowns with lace and embroidery yokes, ribbon trims, soft cambric skirts and petticoats with flounces, nainsook kimono gowns, and trimmed styles in high or square necks. Prices range from 1.35 to 3 cents for skirts and related items.
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Wallacé
Wallace
Trimmed Cambric and Nainsook Slip Styles
Advertises various women’s undergarments and slips in cambric and nainsook with lace embroidery ribbon edging and eyelet patterns. Notes models in French and tight fitting styles, with yokes and deep ruffles. prices range from 19 cents to 350.
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Maine
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Oak ST
Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist Stratfield
Pesumaile
Toola Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Board of County Commissioners
Fairfield County
Noble Avenue
A.D
Joseph S. McMahon
Joseph S. McMlahon
Briport
Ersegeyort
A. D
Thomas C. Mullins
T. Durgin
J. H. Emmons
D. R. Norman
Denis Mulvinill
William Thomas
Bird Man
Tallante
Gladys
Winsome
Winny
Lady Betty
Dolly
Jackson’s Book Shop
Main Street
G. H. Curtiss
P. O. Arcade
HOLT
M'Graw
M’neil
Florida
Conn
Howland Dry Goods CO
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