Battle Near Bellano Routs Orozco Forces In Mexico
Reports from El Paso indicate General Orozco’s rebels suffered heavy losses at Bellano as Huerta’s federal army pressed forward. Orozco was wounded, his retreat began toward Jiminez and then north, with estimates of 600 to 1,000 rebels killed or missing. Huerta’s artillery and successive charges degraded rebel positions, prompting consolidation or guerrilla withdrawal if defeat deepens.
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el Paso
Tex
Pasquale Orozco
Jiminez
Huerta
Bellano
Orozco
Cerrillos
Jimimez
Juarez
Sonora
E. C. Llorente
Orosco
Bel- Nano
Forc Orefico
Bellaro
Jattiliery
San Ignatio
Fort Han
Guadel
Ma Lais Sanches
Secret Service
T. B. Sanchez
del Ray
C. R. Tillman
J. N.waffer
Brazil warns coffee trust prosecutions may harm ties
The Brazilian ambassador in Washington warned the United States that pursuing the coffee trust case could be an unfriendly act. He says Brazil views seizure of 950,000 bags of coffee in New York as Brazilian property and would protest. The ambassador has met Secretary Knox and awaits the department's action before any further steps.
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Washington
Brazil
State Department
United Press
Senor de Gama
Coffee Trust
Knox
Department of Justice
New York Court
Divorce Granted to Frederic Stead in Superior Court
Frederic Stead of 115 Bread Street had a divorce granted this morning after testimony heard by attorney John C. Chamberlain. The court accepted a report recommending the decree. The couple married November 26, 1898, and the wife formerly Lyndhurst Ludeling was the widow of Sherman Hubbard.
Oyster Boat Earle Grounded Off Milford To Be Floated Today
The oyster boat Earle, stranded on a Milford sandbar east of the Housatonic outlet after a Wednesday grounding, was partially hauled off yesterday by the Standard and another Radel oyster steamer. With receding tide and calm weather, she is expected to be floated offshore this afternoon and returned intact before dusk.
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Earle
Milford
Help Wanted Ads Mix in Bridgeport Area Classified
A collage of early 20th century classified notices listing employment openings for salesmen in Bridgeport and Stamford, a waitress position, auto hire, repairs, poultry sellers, a lunch wagon menu, cheap wall paper, a North End house for sale, and skilled factory workers at Locomobile Company of America. Includes trade names, addresses, and contact hints.
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Locomobile Company of America
Bridgeport
Conn
Risa
Interesting Facts From Charities Dept Annual Report
The annual report submitted to Mayor Wilson details 1912 charity operations. Cash received totaled 6 809.05 with 6 362.24 turned to the city treasurer and 446.71 remaining due to absent Superintendent of Poor. Lakeview home demographics show 256 inmates on April 1 1912, with 489 families aided outside Lakeview and 188 transients. Outside aid expenditures totaled 18 749.81 including rent coal shoes and provisions. Salaries at Lakeview and related costs are itemized alongside building, clothing, and stable expenses. Total outside poor 62 301.27, Lakeview 35 146.16, ambulance 8 859.01, and special account 3 403.86.
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Board of Charities
Wilson
Superintendent of Poor
Brennan
Johnson
Common Council
Lake~ome
Lakeview Home
Bridgeport Hospital
St. Vincent's Hospital
Middletown
Norwich
School For
School of Incurables
Charities Department
Che
David B
D. C. DeWolfe
Merle C. Cowles
Mrs. Cowles
C. E. Miller
Steward
Bessie Lagin
Mary Stratton
Cook
Mary Hutchinson
James Riblet
Judson Stratton
Jacob Hutchinson
Herman
Schulz
Edward C. Krause
Herman S. Schulz
Pr. McGovern
Andrew McQueeney
David Jack
A. E. Burlinson
H. R. Bennett
Joseph V. Brennan
Lakeview
Mrs Hotchkiss Reaches Century Mark In Happy Birthday
Mrs. Sarah E. Hotchkiss turns 100 today and greets friends at her daughter Miss Mary T. Hotchkiss home. She remains in excellent health and full possession of faculties, widow of Jervis Hotchkiss, namesake of Hotchkissville. She is the last survivor of her 13 siblings.
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Sarah E. Hotchkiss
Mary T. Hotchkiss
Plot on Foot Town Wilson Claims IWW Plot In City
Chief Wilson said six men chosen by lot to kill are already in San Diego. He cited a Los Angeles letter from an alleged industrial worker and said the group arrived with rifles and a Maxim silencer. Detectives search for the six and citizens fear reprisals against IWW leaders.
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Mey
Rfl
Wadham
Zohn
Utley
Wilson
Los Angeles
IWW
San Diego
Moving Picture Men Record New Haven Police Parade
May 24 New Haven police parade on the Green was filmed by moving picture men. The patrolmen’s muster and inspection will be preserved by the police department for record and review.
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New Haven
Moving Picture Men
Police Department
Grand Prize Whist Located at 181 State St
Monday evening May 27 Grand Prize Whist at 181 State St with play at 8 15 Tickets 15 cents Lost pin Rebeksh between Orchard and Arctic street M L B on back please leave pin at this office Clancys Cafe offers free roast beef tomorrow afternoon at Poli Ridge Fairfield Ave for two favorite meals Furnished room for two men 75 Gold St To Rent furnished apartment parlor two bedrooms dining room kitchen with coal and gas range steam heat 300 Fairfield Roasts and auctions Furniture sale Elwoods John St May 25 Automobiles several cars from 250 00 Hibernian Rifles next Wednesday Musix Maloney tickets 26c Private sale Elwoods furniture and more auction at 129 State street May 25
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State St
Fairfield
Smith to push two Titanic probe bills in Senate
Washington May 24 Senator Smith chairman of the Senate Titanic investigation committee postponed the final report and will introduce two bills on his return to Washington One would require life saving equipment on all vessels and bar noncompliant ships from American ports The other sets wireless telegraphy rules limiting stations requiring two operators and enforcing operator examinations
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Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Senator Smith
Senate
Smith
W. A. D. Widener
Widener
Captain Smith
British Board of Trade
Sones
McNab Debuts Steamship Draft Gauge At Ashcroft Factory
Alec McNab unveils a new ship draft gauge that shows exact water depth and list. It can be mounted on any part of a vessel to reveal submerged depth in feet and inches, aiding nighttime loading and weathered water conditions. He claims Capt Smith of the Titanic disaster would have acted differently with such a device. The gauge was completed within 20 hours after the wreck and will be tested on large ocean liners immediately.
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McNab
Alec McNab
Ashcroft
Ismay
Smith
16 Year Old Girl Testifies Against Father in Court
Mildred Keef, 16, testified in criminal superior court that her father Anthony Keef abused her. Judge Bennett presides over the trial with a jury as Mrs Keef described how she reported the misconduct after discovering the relationship. Captain Arnold and Prosecutor DeLaney said Keef admitted the crime.
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Mildred Keef
Criminal Superior Court
Anthony Keef
Keef
Bennett
Bent Re elected Bridgeport Democratic Executive Head
W. W. Bent was re elected as Bridgeport Democratic executive head for a two year term after a six to six vote. Alderman DeForest challenged, but Bent maintained party pledges and efficiency, with support citing his impartiality and prior achievements including a street railway revenue bill.
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Able
Bridgeport
Democratic Executive Committee
W. W. Bent
Democratic Party
Robert FE. DeForest
Bent
Martin Quinlan
M. J. Clabby
James H
William Clifford
John J. Broderick
J. A Mosrigney
DeForest
Daniel H. Walker
William F. Russell
John H. Cassidy
Henry E. Shannon
Archibald Cameron
John F. Brady
Fairfield County
Fou
Dwyer
Clabby
Morrissey
Broderick
Coates
General Assembly
Maries
CORA M CULLOUGH WINS DIVORCE FROM WILLIAM McCullough
Cora Doolittle McCullough of Stratford Avenue obtained a divorce from William F McCullough in Superior court on the ground of desertion. They married in Port Chester N Y in 1902 and later lived with the bride’s parents before moving to Gilbert Street. He left in 1908 for Newtown then New York as a chauffeur and did not support his wife. The New Haven road announced L P Bristol named general yard master at Bridgeport and T S V Collins as station and general yard master at New London.
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Cora Doolittle McCullough
Stratford Avenue
Reed
Superior Court
William F. McCullough
Gilbert Street
McCullough
Newtown
New York
New Haven
New Haven Road
L. P. Bristol
Bridgeport
T. S. V. Collins
New London
Bristol
Trolleymen's Plea Referred To Higher Authority In Wage Dispute
In New Haven on May 24, the wage dispute of Connecticut Company trolleymen moves from General Manager Pund erford to Vice-President L S Storrs. Workers sought a flat 30 cent rate. the company offered 22 to 27 1/2 cents, plus a rising scale. A compromise of 26 23 and 30 cents was rejected. The matter now goes higher up.
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New Haven
Connecticut Company
Punderford
L.S. Storrs
New Haven Road
Wilbur Wright in Typhoid Crisis Shows Signs of Improvement
Dayton o general news: Wilbur Wright, famed American aviator, nears the end of a three week typhoid illness. Doctors report slight progress with fever down and Wright regains consciousness after five days.
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Wilbur Wright
Dayton
Wright
Negroes barred from Elks title in New York State
Albany May 24 The Court of Appeals ruled that white men who sued hold exclusive rights to the Elks title. Justice Bartlett notes colored societies may use similar officer titles and, if desiring animal names, a long list of beasts birds and fishes remains unappropriated.
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Albany
Elks
Court of Appeals
Bartlett
Colored Society
Summer's Here Uncle Joe's Vess Hangs Unbuttoned
Washington May 24 reports that Speaker Clark tucks a handkerchief under his chin to save a wilted collar as Uncle Joe Cannon unbuttons the bottom vest button. Representative Serena Payne and others follow suit in a lighthearted scene at the rostrum. Hartmann's Cafe on Wall Street advertises free lunch daily and a special roast beef meal with baked stuffed clams and other dishes.
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Washington
Clark
Joe’ Cannon
Serena Payne
Hartmann’s Cafe
Wall Street
Son
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John Sr
Schweidtle Stamp Co
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P. O
Glasner Furniture Co
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UNION
Morris & Foley's
Main Street
Main St
Morris & Foley
Ree Wholesale
Uncle Sam
C. Fred Stead
Cothete Ludeling
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R. G. W. Farmer
Arthur DeForest Wheeler
Academy Hill
Stratford
Aston Garage
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
Jimmy
Broad St
Cassidy & Smith
Peerless
Masonic Temple
Jacob Bros
Kossuth St. Tel
Bett
North End
A. Levy
Madison Ave
Charities Dept
Elwood's
John St
Brooklawn Rink
Speidel
Speider
Father
Park Theatre Hall
Bommos & Biltz
Listio
Tom_ Thumb St
John J. Ryburn
Whitney Ave
Southworth's
Catherine St
Washington Ave
Harral Ave
Read's Corner
Pearl St
Near
East Main St
P. W. Murray
Ien
Leane Sted
Moving Picture
Crouch Plassmann
Baldwin's
Cannon &T
ResaRdey
Elwood’ S
A. Kregling
Carroll Ave
Hibernian Rifles Aes
Young Emmets
Main and
Elm
Elwood’s
Querida Street
Brooklawn Club
State Street
Daniel P. Keane
M’nab
Capt. Smith
Titanic
Bent Heads
Cora M’cullough
Jl. P. Bristol
York State
Uncle Joe
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