Dismembered Woman's Corpse Found on Yellow Mill Pond Shore
Police describe discovery as murder as investigators dig near the shore of Yellow Mill Pond. Fireman Stephen Wilson notes possible buried portions and detectives supervise further scooping operations. Officials link it to a past Emma Gill case and suggest motive and method may reveal a distant crime.
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Yellow Mill Pond
Stephen Wilson
Fairfield
BR. Husted
City Ice and Coal Co
Iene
Mystery echoes Emma Gill case with dismembered corpse find
New evidence surfaces linking a Bridgeport remains case to the Emma Gill sensational case 117 years ago. Dentists match fillings to Marion Perkins, though identities shift as legal actions unfold against Dr Nancy Guilbert and accomplices for manslaughter and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gill
Connecticut
Selly Ice & Coal Co
Bridgeport
Geeset Perkins
Mars- Mass
Puneral
Marion Perkins
Marion Perce
Emma Gil
Nancy Guilbert
London
Wethersfield
Harry Guilford
Rose Drayton
Multiple Obituaries Mentioned in City Notices
Death notices from May 1915 to 1918 list Mary A Jewett aged 67 at 55 Park Street funeral at Lakeview cemetery May 26. Mary Burke wife of James Hallorhan aged 34 4 days funeral at 1111 Barnum Ave May 25. Ferdinand Wendt aged 75 remains to Yonkers burial later. Nellie H Weeks wife of Albert H Weeks 33 7 months funeral 440 Hill Ave May 25 Mt Grove cemetery. Emma Utzinger wife of William Q Smith 45 Norwalk May 18 Eunice Barlow 70 Norwalk May 13. Burial details and churches noted for each.
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Thin City
Mary Burke
James Hallorhan
Barnum Ave
Tuseday
St Charles’ Church
St Michael’s Cemetery
Wendt
Ferdinand Wendt
Wriends
Yonkers
N. Y
Nellie H Weeks
Albert H. ‘Weeks
Hill Avenue
Bridgeport
Mt. Grove
Norwalk
Emma Utzinger
William Q. Smith
Stamford
Bareqw
Eunice Barlow
Mary A. Jewett
Mary A
Justus R. Jewett
Park Street
Special Two Mill Levy Believed Almost Inevitable
The city faces a likely two mill levy to cover state tax of about $172,550 and county tax near $16,000. The county tax is due July and the state tax in November. Board members Dr R J Lynch and Attorney Fred D Keeler have not acted yet but may soon. Mayor Wilson opposes immediate state tax, arguing the grand list will rise next year and a double state tax would not burden.
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R. J. Lynch
Fred D Keeler
Board of Apportionment Committee
Keeler
Sherman, Clark and
Kirk
Wilson
State Board of Tax
Body of Man Recovered From Pond After Friday Disappearance
Joseph Heindowsky, a Singer Manufacturing Co. employee and boarder at 135 Island Brook avenue, disappeared Friday night after visiting a saloon. David Goldstein found the body during a noon search of Berksh ire pond near Evergreen street. The figure, about 30, leaves a wife and three children in Poland. Medical Examiner Garlick ruled accidental drowning. Body sent to Cullinan & Mullins Morgue.
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Berkshire Pond
Evergreen Street
David Goldstein
Joseph Heindowsky
George Batscoe
Island Brook Avenue
Heindowsky
Singer Manufacturing Co
Poland
Garlick
Cullinan & Mullins
Son shoots father during family row in South Norwalk
In South Norwalk on May 24 Frank Katone was shot three times by his 19 year old son Louis during a family quarrel. Katone lay dying at Norwalk hospital as court proceedings began with Judge Keogh ordering a Wednesday continuation. Louis remained held without bonds in city jail. In a separate incident in Syracuse, a dynamite blast on a car killed four, fatally injured three, and wounded 17 others.
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South Norwalk
Frank Katone
Norwalk Hospital
Louis
Keogh
War erupts as Italy and Austria Hungary clash
First blows of the Italy Austria war are reported with Austrian air attacks on Italian arsenals at Venice and other coastal cities. Rome cites censorship on military movements while Germany reportedly declares war. Frontier patrol clashes occur and strategic shifts hint at battles along the Alpine frontier and Adriatic coast.
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Italy
Austria-Hungary
Venice
Rome
Germany
Wolff Agency
Austria
Adriatic
Albania
Petrograd
Galicia
San
Constantinople
Frenth
Dardanelles
France
Belgium
Holland
World War II War Office Report From Western Front
Berlin May 24 the war office issued a statement on Western theatre of war. British forces carried out advances at night and day between Nueve Chapelle and Givenchy. French attacks on Lerette Hills slope at Ablain and near Nuevile were repulsed with heavy enemy losses including 150 prisoners. Artillery battles continued between the Meuse and the Moselle. In Le Pretre forest the French suffered aspenas.
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Berlin
War Office
Nueve Chapelle
Givenchy
Lerette
Ablain
Nuevile
Meuse
Moselle
le Pretre
French report on May battles near Ypres and Arras
Paris reports progress in the war with attacks repelled between Steenstr stort and Ypres using gas. north of Arras fighting continued all night. 120 prisoners were taken near Neuville St Vaast as German counter attacks were checked by artillery. evening May 23 and night May 22-23 saw German losses despite reinforcements.
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Paris
French War Office
Steenstroiete
Ypres
Arras
Neuville St. Vaast
Robbery at Atlas Turkish Baths Involving Missing Cash
A guest at the Atlas Turkish baths reported a Sunday morning robbery after leaving a roll of nearly 540 dollars in a locker. He claims one hundred dollar bill was missing. A hotel night clerk admitted to sleeping on duty for about an hour during the period. Bids opened for about 35 000 dollars of broken stone and trap rock for Macadam repairs as nine bidders listed multiple quarry firms from Connecticut New Haven and New York City acetately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Turkish Baths
Nisit
the Board of Contract and Supply
Iron Ledge Quarry Co
Bridgeport
Connecticut Quarries Co
New Haven
York Hill Trap Rock Quarries
Meriden and Haverstraw Stone Co
Fettery Place
New York
Woman drinks poison in Groton despondency tragedy
In Groton on May 24 Mrs. Henrietta Fitch 44 widow of Marshall Fitch killed herself at the home of G R Hempstead former district deputy of the Improved Order of Heptasophs by taking poison. She suffered from despondency and four brothers survive. The telegram adds that King Constantine of Greece remains in grave condition.
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Groton
Henrietta Fitch
Marshall Fitch
G. R. Hempstead
Connecticut
Weather and street entrances listed for Fairfield area
Fairfield and Bridgeport notices show entrances on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon Street. The date May 24 1915 appears with a weather forecast predicting showers this afternoon and tonight and fair weather Tuesday.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Sport hats for young-hearted women
Youth and smartness mark new hats of supple straw and fine felt. Hats designed for general adaptability suit shore or country wear and morning shopping. Some soft hemp hats turn inside out for reversible color patterns priced from $3 to $5 with hemp bands or ribbon trims. Leghorn and Panama hats, small or large, available from $1.75, untrimmed for quick finishing.
Bargain hammock sale with varied styles and fabrics
An ad heavy on hammock options lists a strong steel framed couch hammock at 5 dollars with denim mattress wool filling and hanging chains, plus premium hammocks 7.50 to 12.50, stands 3.50, khaki and tapestry weaves 1.50 to 5, canvas and Pussy Willow silks by the yard 2, umbrellas 2 to 5, and children’s novelty pieces near the elevators.
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Gloria
Croquet sets and Orange Pekoe tea sale offer
Family friendly croquet sets range from 1 to 5 dollars with mallets and wickets, including full sets in boxes and expert versions. A fresh shipment of Front Basement Orange Pekoe tea from Ceylon via Panama Canal offers six pounds at three pounds for 1, a bargain far below typical prices.
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Ceylon
Panama Canal
Deaths and funerals in Bridgeport area notices
Obituaries and funeral notices span Jenny DeForest and Mary Jewett, with interments at Evergreen New Haven Mountain Grove St Michael and Long Hill. Other deaths include Amanda Birdsall Mary Edwards Joseph White George Sherman James Healy, with services at St Charles St Mary’s First Baptist and local family homes.
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Bridgeport Hospital
Evergreen Cemetery
New Haven
Cemetry Chapel
Petticoats Rise Again in Muslin Underwear Sale
A fin de season report notes petticoats in muslin with embroidery and lace back in fashion. Prices start at 69 cents up to 4 50 and more with varied styles from tailored to fluffy lace trimmed pieces. Color accents appear in gowns and fabrics, while muslin varieties include nainsook crepe and crepe de chine Page mentions a second floor display and a cocoa ad unrelated to clothing.
Winter Fur Storage Offer Ad Sparks Cool Deal
A local ad promotes fur storage during cold weather. It promises safe storage from now until autumn, with thorough cleaning, individual containers, fire loss protection, and a small percentage of value as the charge. The copy emphasizes careful handling and fair pricing.
Funeral rites for Mary E. Fahy held at St. Augustine
Mary E. Fahy funeral from her mother's residence at 261 Lexington Avenue to St. Augustine's church for high mass. Rev J B Nihill presided with music by Mrs. F J Kelly Miss Aurelia Berger and T T Brisebois. Offertory Domine Jesu Beautful Land on High. Pallbearers listed. Interment at St. Michael's cemetery.
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Mary
John Kopsco
Pine Street
St. Stephen's Church
Stephen Chernitzky
Burtal
Mary E. Edwards
Cullinan& Mullins
St. Mary's Church
John Conway
St. Michael Cemetery
Mary E. Fahy
Mary E. Fahey
Catherine Fahy
Lexington Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
J. B. Nihill
F. J. Kelly
Aurelia Berger
T. T. Brisebois
Domine Jesu
Nora Ferris In Charge Of Charities Officials
A woman identifying as Nora Ferris, living at 54 Fairview Avenue, was found dazed on Island Brook Avenue while gathering stones and metal. She was turned over to the charities department as her mental condition is not good.
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Nora Ferris
Fairview Avenue
Island Brook Avenue
Charities Department
Luxurious Garment Appears In Fashionable Shops
A garment once seen as purely utilitarian has been elevated to luxury by several manufacturers. The item is crafted from fine silk and commands high prices beyond moderate budgets. Its belt, yoke and crochet buttons serve as decorative features.
Father Anastasia Dies in New Jersey Dominican Priest
Rev Father Anastasia Salvatori a Dominican priest who led a mission in New York Italian communities died last week in South Orange New Jersey after a heart trouble and short illness. He was a native of Melis and well known for his eloquent preaching and mission work. Prayers were offered at St Augustine's Church for his repose.
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Father Anastasia Salvatori
St. Augustine’s Church
South Orange
Anastasia
Melis
New York
St. Augustine's Church
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Seaview Avenue
Philadelphia
Birmingham
John Beck & Son
James Duggan
Pinder
James
Lenox
Cor Main Street
North Avenue
Syracuse
Wear
Constantine of
Hiowland
Saranie
Sment
Howland Dry Goods CO
Jenny Deforest
Jenny
Charles H. DeForest
F. S. DeForest
State Street
Francis Weldon Hayes
Francis Weldon
Benedict J. and
Rose A. Weldon
Quarry Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Mary Kopsco
Amanda D. Birdsall
Amanda D
Oscar T. Birdsall
Joseph H. White
Plainfield
N. J
White Manufacturing Co
John R. Brown
First Baptist Church
George W. Sherman
Carl Frauenberger
James A. Gardner
First Advent Church
Sherman
Long Hill Cemetery
James F. Healy
Pembroke Street
St. Charles’ S Church
Hach
Idesl
Thomas Gloster
Jessie Muray
Father Gloster
St. Michael's Cemetery
John and
Bartholomew Healy
William Hennessy
Nicholas Kane
Edward
George Dumphy
Henrietta
Port Jefferson
Detroit
Arthur J. Tuttle
Federal District Court
Pere Marquez
OF Charities
Public Service Com
Municipal Authorities Missions
Gov. Whitman
Thatty
Lusitania
Sili Sacerteto
New Jersey
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