Robertson to Enter Hill Climb With Noted Competitors
Ralph Sperry of the Automobile Club reports six Chal mers Detroit cars entered for Sport Hill hill climb with Riker as referee. Star driver George Robertson of Vanderbilt Cup Locomobile may compete, joins Knox, Stoddard Dayton, and others as officers and officials plan telephonic course reminders and security by Coast Artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Sperry
Automobile Club
Carl H. Page & Co
New York
Chalmers-Detroit
Sport Hill
A. J. Riker
Automobile Club of
Hartford
George Robertson
Vanderbilt van
Knox
Harry Tuttle
Inter‘vals
Staples Ten
Eee
Moe
Company
Coast Artillery
Autoa
Press Club of
Bridgeport
A. L. Riker
Frank T. W. Bolande
Gregory &. Bryan
Ralph C. Sherwood
A. McNeil, Jr
T. B. Taylor
E. W. Fairchild
W. W. Nichols
M. V. Doudt
B. H. Edwards
H. D. Miller
R. C. Houston
E. J. Naylor
W. E. Seeley
Geo
Youngs
Joseph T. Prey
J. E. Boyle
T. Earle Bartram
Carl C. Beck
E. H. Wood
Edwards M. Smith
W. C. Watson
J. D. Gold
J. H. ._Budau
T.L. Ellis
F.C. Graves
E. F P. Blank
C. L. Banks
A. L. Berthelson
C. P. Griffin
W. B. Langdon
Capt
Geo. B_ Hawes
Frank Miller
E. W. Hawke
DeVer H. Warner
H. E. Miles
T. H. Macdonald
E. P. Nobbs
L. E. Sage
Louis Kutscher
N. W. Bishop
Edward A. Godfrey
James I Brereton
Sydney Bishop
Geo. W. Jack
Frederick D. Baker
Chas. B. Read
E. Buckingham
Jerome Orcutt
C. D. Wallace
John H. Spittler
Tug Capsized In Buffalo Harbor Tragedy
The Western States steamer capsized a tug as it neared Buffalo harbor. Three crew members died and were buried. two named victims were Frank Trauffter and William McClure, with Roy Norbury listed as visiting. Bodies were not recovered. Captain Joseph Sullivan and Fireman Mahon swam to safety and were aided by a lighthouse watchman. The tug sank after being rammed by the Western States while carrying gas and merchandise from Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Buffalo
Western States
Frank Trauffter
William McClure
Roy Norbury
McClure
Joseph Sullivan
Mahon
Detroit
Dr Stevens Returns From San Juan
Dr Stevens arrives in New York aboard the Grexser Copmo from San Juan via Boston, returning to the city today with May M accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Stevens
United Press
New York
E H. Stey
Boston
San Juan
Strike Leader McGee Re elected Despite Jail Sentence
Taunton Mass May 24 The New England Conference Board of the International Molders Union closes with a vote to re elect F J McGee Worcester as business agent while he remains in jail under Connecticut intimidation law. Resolutions of sympathy are adopted for McGee s family Local 161 Stamford presents them. Officers named Dennis O Keefe New Britain. William Prendergast Holyoke. H M Donnelly Biddeford. H E Bryant Plymouth. Next meeting at Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Mass
New England
International Moulders’ Union
F. J. McGee
Worcester
New Haven
Connecticut
Stamford
Dennis O'Keefe
New Britain
William Prendergast
Holyoke Mass
H. M Donnelly
Biddeford
H. E. Bryant
Plymouth
Lawrence, Mass
Air Tank Burst Kills Helper Aboard Magnus Steel Yacht
Peter Widinghoff, 27, formerly with a Chicago magnate and aviation work, died after an air tank exploded on the Ida May, a 80 foot power gasoline yacht owned by W E Corey of United States Steel. The accident occurred Saturday at Seine burg, N. His skull was fractured and his death brought home yesterday. He was the son of Otto and [unreadable] Widinghoff of 99 Sherman avenue, survived by three brothers and three sisters. He had recently left the city to take employment on the yacht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Widinghoff
Ida May
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Co
Seineburg
Widinghoff
Otto Widinghoff
Sherman Avenue
Ree Oecenbatiael
D. Ogden Mills
Chicago
Wheat Kings Heir Special Birth From Chicago
A United Press special reports the birth of Meccan Memeo in Chicago on May 24, noting the heir of the Wheat Kings lineage. The brief item identifies the newborn and city of birth with standard wire-service style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Young White Man Sentenced to Death in McAdams Murder
Anderson South Carolina May 24 Webb Simmons a young white man was sentenced today to be hanged July 22 for the murder on February 20 of Deputy United States Marshal J B McAdams. The conviction will be appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Anderson
S. C
Webb Simons
United States
J. B. McAdams
Old Man Gored By Bull at County Farm
Edward Holsty, a 70 year old inmate of the County Home, was gored to death today by a bull in the county farm pasture. He entered the lot to drive out cows, the bull attacked, he ran, was tossed several feet, then gored again and fatally injured as bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Little Falls
Edward Holsty
Six Strikers Arrested After Havana Laundry Meeting
Six of the striking laundry workers were jailed in Havana today after a meeting attended by hundreds where a speaker urged Blood and fire as a tactic and another advocated using the machete against the capital class. The strike continues to hamper laundry operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Havana
Why President Revoked Appointment
Washington May 24 Friends of Elmer Dover say his selection as National Bank Examiner at New York was not sought by him but offered by the President under pressure from influential figures. Dover accepted and went to New York, provoked by Senator Burton of Ohio who was not consulted, leading to the revocation of the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Elmer Dover
National Bank
New York
Dover
Burton
Ohio
Weather Indications Forecast For New Haven May 24
Forecast calls for fair tonight with Tuesday bringing a fall and possible rain by Tuesday night. A central high pressure area over the lake region brings cooler pleasant weather in central and eastern sections while a disturbance in Oklahoma causes cloudiness and rain between the Rockies and Mississippi River. The rain area front reaches St. Louis, with conditions favoring fair weather thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
Lake Revien
Oklishoma
Rocky Mountains
Fleet Will Play Game of War at Hampton Roads
Washington reports the U S battleship fleet will train in Hampton Roads starting June 21 with New Hampshire Idaho and Mississippi joining Illinois Kearsarge and Kentucky in reserve. The maneuver emphasizes gun performance in a rolling sea and the evolving importance of the torpedo and mast design in future naval warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FLEET
Hampton Roads
United Press
Washington
New Hampshire
Idaho
Mississippi
Illinois
Kersearge
Kentucky
United States Navy
Rattlesnake club to host sixth annual field event
The Schaghticoke Rattlesnake Club plans its sixth annual rattlesnake soiree next Sunday on the Schaghticoke Indian reservation. Herpetologists invited. last year one hunter was fang stung but recovered with prompt care and tetanus-free outcome. Train leaving Bridgeport at 8:30 a.m. for snake hunters. a sheep bake and snake chowder to follow. Officers include President George Coggswell and Vice President Frank O’Malley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaghticoke
Dim Pan
South Kent
Berkshire
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Bridgeport
New York
Big City
Frank O'Malley
New York Sun
West
Great White Way
George Coggswell
Schaghticoke Indian Reservation
Bill Tuttle
Stratford
Dick Howell
John Monroe
Shang Wheeler
Jim Pan
Martial Law Declared in Turkish Cities for Massacre Probe
Martial law was declared today in Antioch and Marash to enable a thorough investigation of recent massacres in Asiatic Turkey. In Adana, authorities arrested 130 Muslims and 95 Christians in connection with the killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Constantinople
Antioch
Marash
Turkey
Adana
Sugar Trust Frauds Brought Up in the Senate Today
In Washington on May 24, Senator Owen of Oklahoma criticized Sugar Trust customs frauds in a Senate reading a long newspaper review of the case. He called the case evil and insidious, noting the drying up of information sources and alleging biased newspaper coverage while wage advertisements favor the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Owen
Democrat
Oklahoma
New York
Sugar Trust
Teamster Refuses Hospital After Wagon Crash
John Smith a Burns Company teamster was thrown from his wagon on Barnum avenue when the wheels caught in car tracks. He broke a collar bone but refused hospital care and was taken home by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
North Avenue
Burns Co
Barnum Avenue
Wouldn't Be Vaccinated Couldn't Join Militia
MAJ THOMAS BOUDREN angrily questions a naval militia ban on unvaccinated men. He argues scientific opinion should not bar service and mocks the order as unsafe for the public, suggesting laymen know more than certain officers about smallpox risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Naval
Sam
Adjt
Cole
Maj
Thomas Boudren
Tracks by bloodhounds end in self inflicted death
Lima Ohio May 2 John W Beam a Negro shot and killed Mrs Diltz and was tracked by bloodhounds to a barn. He shot himself three times and died after hospital treatment. Beam had recent ties to property leased by Diltz a white widow of 35. Neighbors reported Beam pressured the woman and forced entry. Police said Beam suspected in a $36,000 robbery and under conspiracy charges linked to a Yeokume money matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lima
John W. Beam
Diltz
Beam
Lima Hospital
B&w
James Com
Bery
Dilts
Waynesville
Yeokume
Crisis Imminent as Paris Strike Meets Here Tomorrow
Paris May 24 A split in the General Confederation of Labor threatens a crisis at a strike committee meeting tomorrow. Revolutionary members seek resignations of Secretaries Niel and Gurard over opposition to a general strike. Niel and Gurard accuse the Prosecutor of delaying the strike, backed by reformists who may dominate. The clash could disrupt the confederation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
General Confederation of Labor
Niel
Gurard
No Buyer and No Seller Found Aurillo Is Freed
Sabato Aurillo saloon keeper at 131 Willard Street was discharged after Judge Wilder found lack of evidence on the charge of liquor sale during a Sunday prohibition case. Police found a room behind the house with beer and whiskey but no proof of sale or purchasers. The case was continued to review the applicable law and the court entered a noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabato Aurillo
Willard Street
Aurillo
Twelve Removed to State Prison From New Haven Jail
New Haven May 24 Twelve prisoners were moved from the county jail to the state prison at Wethersfield. Included in the group is James R Hazelton the African American man convicted of killing his wife. The report also references Mery E Lynch of New Haven who married William A Grover of Bridgeport on February 3 1890 and alleges he deserted her with a change of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Haven
Wethersfield
James R. Hazelton
Mery E. Lynch
William A. Grover
Nutmeg Literary Club Raided Over Liquor in City Court
In City Court this morning Rep Frederick A Bartlett faced cases tied to the Nutmeg Literary Club raid. Police say the rear saloon location hosted by Patsy Morrissey and others contained beer, liquor, an ice tub, and old ledgers. Officers Blansfield and Wagner led the raid as the club's records and officers were revealed. The cases against Patsy Morrissey and eight members were continued until Saturday. bonds listed at 150 for Morrissey and 25 for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nutmeg Literary Club
Frederick A. Bartlett
Patsy” Morrissey
Peter McGrath
Joseph O'Rourke
Thomas Daffey
Charles O'Connor
William Farrell
John Rooney
Edward Reardon
Mr. Morrissey
Phil Blansfield
Wagner
David Nagle
Thomas McGarrigle
Thomas Dailey
James Fahey
William Casey
William Farrel
John (Yack) Kennedy
Joseph (Crummie) McManus
King Connors
John J. Farrell
Frank Plumkell
Would Cut Off Babys Head To Tease Stepmother
Isaac Koffman, 18, arraigned before Judge Wilder in City Court for kicking in a door at 24 Bunnell Street where his step mother lay with a newborn and threatening to cut off the child's head. Abraham Lebenthal intervened, saying the boy chased him with a knife. Judge Wilder placed Koffman in probation for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Issac Koffman
Wilder
Bunnell Street
Isaac
Nathan
Abraham Lebenthal
Stratford
Newfield Avenues
Flood
Wrens Koffman
Wider Todal
Kioffman
Canfield
Sacred Scroll Inscribed Bring Payments Freely
At a meeting in Lexington Avenue the new Jewish congregation Anshiel Libowitz Nessack Hari raised 300 dollars during the scrolls sealing ceremony. Members paid 1 dollar per inscribed character on parchment scrolls containing the five books of Moses in ancient Hebrew. Speeches were given by DeLaney, L A Kornblut, and Rabbi Sillver of Worcester. Officers include President M Plotkin and trustees K Spivack L Schine A Cohen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anshiel
Sillver
Worcester
Mass
M. Plotkin
Michael Boone
J. A. Marsan
M. Chogoff
K. Spivack
L. Schine
A. Cohen
Great Lakes Strike Expands as Dock Labor Support Grows
May 24 Cleveland reports that 30 000 more workers may join the Great Lakes carrying trade strike if ship owners refuse the Longshoremen Union demands. The international committee prepares final strike plans with delegates from 56 local unions. The union argues open shop discriminates against members and predicts 25 000 dock workers will join if a walkout occurs. If carriers fail to recognize the union or end discrimination by June 1, a major strike may unfold on the lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
Great Lakes
International Committee
Jakes
Appointments Made At Foresters Grand Court Meeting
Waterbury May 24 At the executive committee meeting of the Grand Court Foresters of America Grand Chief Ranger Charles W Bagley announced appointments to the Grand Court Board of Appeals John J McDonald Waterbury Grand Court Auditors James P Haggerty Hartford Thomas F Dowd South Norwalk and M J Keefe Waterbury He named finance committee C W Fey Waterbury Thomas O Loughlin Naugatuck and James J Walsh Meriden subordinate court by laws Fred J Wallace South Manchester P J Cavanaugh Torrington and George B Sullivan Derby Printing committee Thomas O Loughlin Naugatuck J J Walsh Meriden F J Wonn South Manchester and William Hayes Simsbury?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Grand Court
Foresters of America
Charles W. Bagley
Grand Court Board of Appeals
John J. McDonald
James P. Haggerty
Hartford
Thomas F. Dowd
South Norwalk
M. J. Keefe
Water- Surry
C. W. Fey
Thomas O'Loughlin
Naugatuck
James J. Walsh
Meriden
Fred J. Wallace
South Manchester
P. J. Cavanaugh
Torrington
George B. Sullivan
Derby
J. J. Walsh
F. J. Won
Suthgepares Neea
William Hayes
Sims
Convention Of National Slovonic Society Parade In Bridgeport
The National Slovak Society opened in Bridgeport with a ten o clock start in Sokol Hall and a parade of 350 delegates, soon joined by 150 more. National President A S Ambrose received a loving cup and cane, as Mayor Lee welcomed Slovaks to the United States and urged citizenship within six years. The weeklong event includes receptions, a Stratfield banquet, and discussions on insurance and assimilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose
Sokol Hall
Lee
National
Slavenng Society
Bridgeport
A. S. Ambrose
New York City
United States
Leonard S. Alexovits
New York
Bow
Tee
Aid Society
A. Manatey
Braddock
Penn
Rudolf Voras
Juraj Hassil
Juraj S. Humenansky
Michael Alexovits
Jan J. Holchin
A. J. Moncol
Seph_Duris
Joseph Vasok
Janega
Jan Berg
Michael Frankovsky
Albert B. Svoboda
Stratfield
Brick Hidoe Throws Brick Near Baby at Mrs Wenger's Place
A brick thrown through a window at Mrs Mary Wenger's apartment at 356 Brooks Street narrowly missed her holding a baby. Andrew Hidoe, an East Sider, was arrested after officers Colgan Dalwig and Lush intervened. He was reportedly drunk and the case was continued until tomorrow on bonds of $75. Also listed are multiple local sale ads and business notices for Fairfield Avenue and nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hidoe
East
Mary Wenger
Brooks Street
Endoe
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Robertson
Automobile Club OF Bridgeport
M’gee
New England Moulders’ Union
Helper
Wheat Kings Heir
MR. Rattler
Schagticokes
Teamster
Militia
Nutmeg Club
THE
Foresters’ Grand Court
National Slavonic Society
Nicholas Tesinya
Hallett Street
New
Hallett
Hallam
Hallam Street
Pembroke Street
Hamilton Street
East Main Street
Stratford Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
State Street
Park Avenue
State Armory
Slavonia
Accellate
Philip Blansfield
J. H. Wade
Matthew H. Rogers
W. T. Meyers
William H. Marigold
Rogers
Armory
Sokol Society
Rivyery
Mrs. Wenger
Harriet
Madison Ave
Hill Road
Fairfield Ave
Watson
Union
Fairfield A
Putney
Clinton Ave
Fairfield
Sub St
Price
Roo
Locomobile Company
Timekeeper
Locomobile of America
Awae Lee i
Meigs
Carlson Hat Co
John and
Broad Ste
Calfornia St. A
DeSee
Loco
L. G. Garand
State St A&w&d
Helsman
Edlsworth Ave
New Haver Conn
Schwachische Maenner Chor
French Street
Mission
Rawato
Crescent Ave
William St
Park Aye
Wasea Bridgeport Steam Laundry
Uis
James J. Sheehan
E. Main St
Coun
M. M. Nagel
East Main St
Gittisby
Morton
Everhardt
Smith
Philadelphia
Mark Nagie
John Porter
Warren St
Biltz
State St
Hutter
Columbia
Miller Motor Car Co
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