Germany Declarations War and Coastline Attacks Worldwide
War declarations by Germany on Italy widen global conflict as Austrian fleets strike Italian and allied coasts. In a separate coast region incident, the dismembered torso of a young woman was found near Yellow Mill Pond after heavy excavation work. Police and medical examiners label it murder with autopsy underway to identify victim and determine cause of death. The scene, near City Ice and Coal Co facilities, involved a large steam shovel and a buried grave site possibly dating back a year. Investigators probe clothing and footwear for clues while noting the grave’s proximity to Yellow Mill Pond and a nearby chestnut marker tree.
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Yellow Mill Pond
City Ice & Coal Co
Garlick
M. Garlick
Lakeview
Chas. Simmons
Glenwood Avenue
Bridesport Hydraulic Company
Simmons
Harry E. Husted
John J. Phelan
City Ice & Coal Company
Emma Gill
Seaview Avenue
American Tube & Stamping Company
Pierce Manufacturing Company
Mear
A. O. Northrop
Courtland Street
Bricklayers Walk Out At Arms Co Buildings
About 300 bricklayers left the Bridgeport Arms plant site during morning operations at Stewart Construction after refusing to work 8 30 start and demanding 70 cents an hour, seven and a half hours, and abolition of the double check pay system. Union leaders reportedly oppose the wage increase and the dispute may be settled soon with possible replacements.
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Bridgeport
Stewart Construction Company
Italian Voters Consider Ballot For Deputy Sheriff Choice
Former Deputy Louis E Richards suggests Italian speaking voters in Sixth to Eighth districts vote for their preferred candidate. The choice is between Dan Delia and Frank Fasenello, with Fasenello claimed to have broader support. A second vote by Ninth to Eleventh districts could follow, reflecting where most Italian voters reside. Sheriff Abriola supporters favor keeping him, while Sheriff-elect Pease plans an appointment soon but has not named a winner.
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Louis E.richards
Dan Delia
Frank Fasenello
Fasenello
Delia
Richards
Shetty
Abriola
Pease
Lusitania Victim Isaac B. Trumbull Arrives in New York
The body of Isaac B. Trumbull, Lusitania victim, arrived in New York from Liverpool aboard the New York, accompanied by brother A. H. Trumbull. Funeral set for tomorrow. Nine victims listed including Charlies Frohman and C. A. Plamondon, with Trumbull among them. The ship departed Liverpool May 16.
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Isaac B. Trumbull
New York
Liverpool
A. H. Trumbull
American Line
Charlies Frohman
Charles A. Plamondon
Chicago
T. B. King
C. T. Brodrick
Boston
I. B. Trumbull
Bridgeport
A. R. Foley
Trenton
N. Y
H.millis
Miss Durkin Present For Litigation Over New High School
Miss Alice Durkin of the New York firm Durkin and Laas, the contract holder for the new high school, attended today as a $14,000 suit by Robertson and Garonne against her firm opened before Judge William H. Comley Jr. The plaintiffs allege nonpayment for excavation work. the defendants claim an error in measuring the excavated yards. Judge Comley reserved decision.
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Alice Durkin
New York
Durkin & Laas
Robertson & Garonne
William H. Comley, Jr
Robertson & Gavonne
Comley
Brown Learns New Duties as Sealer from Cunningham
Police Commissioner William Brown began a tour with Sealer Thomas J. Cunningham to learn duties ahead of a June 1 start. Frank B. Ballard visited the commissioners and received instructions, set to take office June 1 alongside Simeon Pease when he becomes county sheriff.
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William FR. Brown
Thomas J. Cunningham
Frank B. Ballard
Simeon Pease
Miss Kelly Testifies on Lace Value in Lamatano Case
Miss Margaret Kelly of the Smart Shop Gol den Hill street testified in the criminal superior court in the Lamatano case charging attempted insurance fraud. She testified lace on counterpanes was worth 3 dollars a yard. Defense argues insured goods at 741 Grand street were worth more than state claims. The fire occurred last February. Trial not finished at press hour.
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Margaret Kelly
Golden Hill Street
Criminal Superior Court
Antonio
Guiseppa Lamatano
Miss Kelly
John J. Phelan
Grand Street
Teachers Aroused Over Merit System in Bridgeport Schools
Public school teachers in Bridgeport react with anger and tears as the merit pay plan looms, with early reports naming those losing raises of 50 dollars. Lawyers are hired to challenge the action while a stormy board of education meeting looms.
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Board of Education
Bridgeport
Elmer H. Hayéne
West End
Allies Leave 2,000 Dead in Gallipoli Battle
Amsterdam reports an official note stating French and British forces attacked Turkish positions near Seddul Bahr at Gallipoli. The assault was repulsed and the Allies left about 2,000 dead on the field.
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Gallipoli
Amsterdam
Seddul-Bahr
Big Circus Arrives Tomorrow In Bridgeport
Ringling Brothers circus arrives early tomorrow from Stamford via N H and Hartford railroad. It unloads at Railroad and Hancock avenues with grounds at Fairfield avenue and Auburn street. Afternoon show at 2, night show at 8, doors open one hour early. Parade departs 10 from the grounds, routes through Fairfield State Main and back. No school tomorrow.
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Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Bridgeport
Fairfield
State
Main
Weather forecast shows showers this afternoon and night
The forecast indicates showers this afternoon and tonight with Tuesday expected to be fair. Local meteorologists warn of possible showers early evening and cooler overnight conditions improving into Tuesday morning.
War erupts as Austria and Germany strike at Italy
Unofficial dispatches report Germany declares war on Italy from Paris. Austrian forces attack Italian coast towns including Venice, Ancona and Barletti with naval and aerial bombardment along the Adriatic. A Russian cruiser reportedly sinks in the Black Sea with 1400 dead, per Bucharest despatch.
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Germany
Italy
Venice
Adriatic
Berlin
Today
Bucharest
Panteleimons
Black Sea
German Taube Bomber Strikes Paris Suburbs
A Taube aircraft from Germany attacked the northern suburb of Paris this afternoon dropping several bombs. No injuries reported.
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Aero
Paris
Italy Notifies U S War On Austrians Has Begun
Washington May 24 The American government received its first official word of Italy declaring war on Austria from Ambassador Page in Rome. The message said the Italian foreign minister informed the ambassador that after midnight Italy would consider itself at war with Austria. Fight in the Alpine terrain is expected as a difficult campaign unfolds with the Adriatic fleet likely to confront Austria, aiding French ships bound for the Dardanelles.
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London
Germany
Italy
Paris
Prince von Buelow
Rome
Washington
Austria
Ambassador Page
Adriatic
Dardanelles
Italy in War Fever Across Cities and Courts Notice
Enthusiastic demonstrations sweep Italian cities in support of the war. Deputies volunteer for service. families expect restored work. Martial law tightens in Trentino and Italian areas under Austrian rule. Reports from Petrograd and Basel discuss German repositioning, Swiss troop moves to Ticino to curb Italian irredentist activity.
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Trentino
Italy
Vienna
Petrograd
River San
Germany
Flanders
Brusel
Basel
Switzerland
Canton
Ticino
Austria and Italy Ready for Struggle
London reports Italy ratified hostilities against Austria-Hungary and Germany pledged support with a formal war declaration. Italy mobilizes army and navy as a state of war begins in the northern provinces, amid the collapsing triple alliance.
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London
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Austrian and German Ships in Italian Ports Valued Over $20 Million
Rome May 24 The value of Austrian and German ships now in Italian ports that have become prizes of war is estimated at more than 20 million dollars.
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Rome
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Trumbull
Leonard St
Lendsturm
Miss Durkin
NEW High School
Brown
Sealer
Cunningham
Porto Cosini
Ancona
Barletti
Gesi
U. S
Florence
Genoa
Milan
Chamber of Deputies
Caderna
Red Cross
Seiler
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