Bankers Morse Returns From Europe and Plans Uncertain Future
Bankers Charles W. Morse, recently released from prison, has returned from Europe and appears well. He has no immediate plans, stating he may re-enter business though he has not discussed Taft or national politics. His wife, Marge, spoke of the challenge Morse faces resuming work, while Morse himself praised his improved condition and readiness to return to Bath and New York. Married notices include Denicola Brown in Norwalk and Linstrom Carlson in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W
Eyranasium
Morse
Taft
Milano
Fifty-eighth
Marge
Bath
Semillion
Tal
Norwalk
Dentcola-Brown
Mise
Margaret Denicola
Walter Brown
Linstrom
Georgetown
Mie
Annie A. Linstrom
Charles G. Carlson
Funeral notices from scattered May obituaries and rites
Funeral notices list several May burials and services across towns. William E Rottee of Bereafter, Mrs Bridget Sullivan of 693th Street, and Thomas F Dargan are among those noted for services, with dates May 27 and May 32. interments and last residences listed for multiple deceased individuals across towns. Observed names include Dargan, Mead, Har low Weed, Emily Close, Olmstead, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Sullivan
Streat
Eed Cee Dargan
Ata
Thomas F
Dargen
Davine
Long Ridge
Bridgewater Center
Ee A
John
Harlow Weed
Mead
Green
Emily Close
Silas D. Mead
Ears
New Canaan
Motorcyclist Rennison Remanded For Another Week
Clarence Rennison a young motorcyclist who fatally struck Jerome Tully was remanded for another week in bail of 2000 when arraigned before the city court. Prosecution awaits Coroner Phelan's report on the boy's death as investigations continue. Rennison remained at liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rennison
Jerome Tully
DeLaney
Phelan
Rennison
Liberty
Bale Hook Wielder Appeals From Fine in City Court
Frank Nappa of Steuben Street appeared in city court appealing a $100 fine and costs for driving a bale hook into Herman Wiley a teamster for Daniel Mahoney a truckman. The dispute arose after an altercation weeks earlier with Nappa claiming self defense and he surrendered to police after learning of the complaint. He posted $150 bail to secure his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nappa
Steuben
Herman Wiley
Daniel Maehoney
Nappa
Standard Oil Contest Nears Finish Fight
New York May 25 A finish fight to show the government dissolution of Standard Oil was not obeyed resumes in New York. John D Rockefeller and John D Archbold among witnesses as Waters Pierce Oil seeks to prove interlocking directorships violated the decree. Subpoenas count minutes of subsidiary meetings and probe control by the Rockefeller Archbold faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court
Walters-Pierce Oil Company of Missouri
St. Louis
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil
Rockefeller
Archbold
Pierce
Hoida Fea
St Louis
A. 1
Jacobs
Justice Blanchard
Samuel Ontermyer
Waters-Pierce Company
Waters-Pierce
Miss Maud Perri Bride Elect Heirloom Kitchen Shower
Miss Maud Perri hosted a lavender and white kitchen shower at her home in Fairfield last evening ahead of her upcoming marriage to Homer Leon Taylor of Bridgeport. Attendees included Amy Child, Sarah Deyo, Louise Forsyth, and other local residents. supper followed a midnight goodbye wish. The note also mentions a port hospital nurses banquet on May 31 at Stratford and a May 24 deadline for attendees. Irving E. Vining of Columbia University spoke at First Presbyterian on "What We Are and Why" about three individualities and human tendencies toward misunderstanding, discussing laws of simplicity, variation, and inheritance in a semi scientific lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Perri Wan
Pairfeld
Miss Perry
Homer Leon Taylor
Bridgeport
Amy Child
Sarah Deyo
Louise Forsyth
Catherine Burr
Rachel Pickett
May Downs
Ruth Childs
Amy Jennings
Iva King
Eric Jennings
Grace West
Helen Forsyth
Eva Downs
Louis Serre
Misa Perry
Ai Port Hospital
Stratfield
Hanley
Park Avene
Irving E. Vining
Columbia University
Brotherhood
First Presbyterian Church
Obituary notices for Costello and Finning figures
Obituary notices report the deaths of multiple locals, including the son of Timothy and the late Josephine Costello at 8 Cedar Street, and Ma, widow of William Finning, at 481 South Avenue. Other obituaries note James T Healy of Seymour, a native of Ansonia, with references to Derby lodge Elks and Derby Aeric of Eagles and surviving siblings and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Josephine Costello
Cedar Street
William Finning
South Avenue
Severs
James T
Thomas F. Healy
Seymour
Ansonia
Derby Lodge of Elks
Derby Aeric of
Eagles
John ‘Y. Hollen
Noted Sporting Man Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy
Alleging debts of 300000 and 40000 with three creditors, an involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed today against George F. Considine a sporting man and hotel Metropole owner. The action lists claims of 30000 and 4900 with vested interests. creditors seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Considine
Sporting Man
P Esd
Hotel Metropole
Three Divorce Suits Filed In Superior Court
Papers filed in the superior court reveal Lena McMaugh seeks divorce from Burnett McMaugh of New York on desertion after marriage in 1906. Custody of a six year old child Stella is requested. A second suit has Lels Paca Moorehead versus Chaun B Moorehead, married 1894, alleged desertion in 1909. Third suit: Elizabeth Gulyas seeks divorce from John Gulyas of Jonesville, Pa for cruelty and desertion. her maiden name was Elizabeth Vamor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena McMaugh
Sii
Burnett McMaugh
New York
Stella
Lels Paca Moorehead
Egainst Chaun
B. Moorehead
Moorehead
Waldorf-Astoria
Elizabeth Gulyas
John Gulyas
Jontesville
Gulyas
Elizabeth Vamor
Bellamore Co Sued for Return of Automobile Body
The Bellamore Armored Car & Equipment Co. faces a $500 suit from Motor Finance Co. of New York over a claimed automobile body held by Bellamore. Papers filed in the Common Pleas court note wrongful detainment after the plaintiff remanded the vehicle. The case is returnable to the June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellamore Armored Car & Equipment Co
The
Motor Finance Co
New York
Common Press
Bellamore Co
Jack Johnson and Friends Take Pullman to Las Vegas
Chicago May 2. When the Santa Fe special left union station three Pullman compartments carried Jack Johnson and his party. About two hundred people, mostly Black, cheered as the heavyweight champion predicted a July 10 round victory over Jim Flynn. He named his party and said no more titles after Labor Day, except charity bouts for large sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Station
Jack Johnson
Las Vegas
Jim Flynn
Jeffries
Johnson
Froebel Kindergarten Class Day Exercises at Lafayette Street
Froebel kindergarten on Lafayette street held class day exercises yesterday afternoon. Miss Mabel Cushman Sloper presided, with Estelle Cave as vice president and Abby Talbot as secretary. Other members listed include Agnes Grimmer Anna Anderson Ruth Branson Frances Cary Julia Dunbar Edith McWilliam Beatrice Platt Adge Betts Emma Hoyt Alice Johnston Mary Low Ethel Hankers Page and Frances White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Froebel
Lafayette Street
Mabel Cushman Sloper
Estelle Cave
Abby Talbot
Misa Agnes Grimmer
Anna Anderson
Ruth Isa
Delle Branson
Ruth ‘Francie Cary
Julia Dunbar
Edith Lots McWilliam
Beatrice Dorothea Platt
Adge Landle Betts
Emma Louise Hoyt
Alice Lucas Johnston
Mary Langdon Low
Ethel Hankers Page
Frances Jane White
Committee Praised For Maso Choir Concert Success
The Maso choir concert last Wednesday night drew warm praise for the committee in charge. After covering high expenses, the group reports a favorable outcome for the music loving public and the singers. Committee members included Charles P. Gilbert as chairman, Frederick Schuslaer, Frank L. Cogill, William A. Lewis, W. P. Garner and George P. Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maso
Charles P. Gilbert
Frederick Schuasler
Frank L. Cogill
William A. Lewis
W. P. Garner
George P. Kimball
18 Years for Man Who Abused Daughter
Anthony Keef charged with committing a serious assault on his infant daughter was sentenced to 18 years in prison by Judge Bennett in the criminal superior court yesterday afternoon. Keef pleaded not guilty, but his daughter and Mrs. Keef testified against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Keef
Bennett
Criminal Superior Court
Keef
Wheeler & Wilson band in new uniforms debut at Brooklawn club
The Wheeler and Wilson band, a veteran musical group, unveils regulation pattern uniforms with a plain design and Dutch cap. Leader J A Lynch schedules many summer engagements. The group performs Memorial Day in Ansonia forenoon, at Raton Point in afternoon and evening, and appears at a Sunday school parade next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler & Wilson Band
Brooklawn
American Federation of Musicians
J.A. Lynch
Ansonia
Raton Point
West End Mashers Annoy Young Women
Complaint of annoyance from mashers employed in State street factories in the West End has reached police headquarters. Several young unattached women have reported to their husbands or brothers the actions of factory workers along State street, and they have enlisted police aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
West End
Weather outlook for New Haven region May forecast
New Haven May 26 forecast calls for fair and cooler tonight and Sunday with moderate winds. Showers have occurred in the east, from Kansas to Tennessee, and along the Atlantic coast from Atlantic City to Eastport. An extensive high pressure area over the central states brings pleasant weather with mild temperatures for most east of the Rockies. The vicinity should see little change in conditions and temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Kansas
Tennessee
Lake Region
Atlantic
Atlantic City
N. J
Eastport
Rocky Mountains
Wall Street Today Opens Strong Then Eases Into Close
The New York market opened strong with prices above yesterday's close, showing aggressive buying in late forenoon trading. By the last hour, many gains faded and the post-reaction pulled some issues down, with New York Airbrake up 3 points while People's fell over 2 points. overall close was steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Post
People's
Ateady
Mrs Belle Pharez Dies in Lodge Fire in West Virginia
Mrs Belle Pharez aged 38 wife of the Graceland lodge keeper for ex Senator Davis was burned to death and her husband Page Pharez was seriously injured when fire destroyed the lodge residence at Graceland farm early today in West Virginia authorities said the blaze gutted the home and emergency crews fought the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lens
W. Va
Belle Pharez
Graceland
United States
Davis
Page Pharez
Fie de
Presidential Handicapping Delegates Report May 25
Washington reports campaign directors tally delegates for national conventions. Totals show 1708 needed, with Taft at 588, Roosevelt 468, La Follette 36, Cummins 9, 398 pledged to neither Taft nor Roosevelt, 20 contested, 182 contested by rival managers, 123 uninstructed, and Dixon claiming 72 pledges from delegates not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Roosevelt
la Follette
Cummins
Dixon
Open Cars in Orange and Public Health Debate
A reader questions The Connecticut Co. about preserving 30 to 49 open trolley cars with an extra step, arguing it would boost travel and counter spite. Also reprinted is a New York Herald snippet about infant tetanus death in Yonkers linked to vaccination, with coroner and health department officials cited amid controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
The
Connecticut Co
Orage
Sfao
Atamaaton
New York Herald
Yonkers
Edward Petros
William Petros
No. 11
Washington Street
Coons
Alfred H. Iles
Former Carnegie Partner Sentenced Four Years
In Pittsburgh on May 26 William Pastorius, a German scholar and alleged aristocrat of the Black Hand, was convicted of sending a bomb and threatening letters to Alexander Peacock, a former Carnegie partner. He was sentenced to not less than four nor more than six years in the Western penitentiary Bilston. Also noted, former Governor Austin L. Crothers died at his nephew State Senator Omar D. Crothers home after illness during the closing days of his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Alexander Peacock
Andrew Carnegie
William Pastorius
Western
Bilston
Austin L. Crothers
Omar D. Crothers
Bright
Time table changes effective June 2
Train service changes will be distributed to N H and H RF Co agents Friday. The new timetables go into effect Sunday June 2. Announcement also notes John Hubbard Curtis prize awarded to Philip B Bussell of Wilmington Mass for excellence in literary work. Beabreeze Co incorporated Bea Breeze Island Amusement Co with 5000 capital stock. incorporators William S Gallagher John E Spurrier and George R Bond. Mr McNeils auto driven by himself struck by trolley car at Main and Cannon Streets. radiator dented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
John Hubbard Curtis Prize
Yale University
Philip B. Buszell
Wilmington
Mass
Burgell
SHA Breeze CO. Incorporated
Rogers
Bea Brease Island Amusement Co
William S. Gallagher
John E. Spurrier
New York
George R. Bond
Springfield
Junior Order German American Alliance Organized
The Central Verband of the German American Alliance plans to form the Junior Order at Concordia hall to promote German language literature history and art among youths. Open to males of German or German American parentage 16 and over meetings in English. New York a hundred ten known criminals attended Judge Crain’s semiannual reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Weather forecast for Fairfield area May 25 1912
The notice lists Howland on Main Street and Tairfield Avenue with Cannon Street in Connecticut. It predicts fair weather tomorrow with cooler conditions tonight, indicating a mild spring day ahead for the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Tairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Lightweight Linen Suits Dominate Seasonal Wardrobe
Light-weight linen tailored suits tempt buyers as temperatures rise, retaining shape, easy care through laundry, and offering cool, seasonable elegance. Prices range from 7.50 to 36.50 for a variety of styles including Norfolk, 3-button cutaway, and blazer models, with textures such as crash linen and blue ratine adding summer flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Cream serges and attractive skirts offered here
Readable ad notes cream serges and fine skirts for summer wear. It promises excellent variety, value, and several weaves from regular to wide in cream shades. Mentions cream bedford cord and a black hair-line stripe option.
Silk Lot Describes Various Fabrics and Prices
A catalog-like note lists silks priced at 75c and 85c with a sale of 50c. It mentions dress lengths, diverse colors and patterns, and weights from stout pongee to light striped wash silks and foulards. The text notes regular prices and a fearsome push to buy.
Railroads sue to recover tax from government in 1909 1910
New York May 21 Several Lackawanna Railway subsidiaries including Newark and Bloomfield, Oswego and Syracuse, Morris and Essex Extension, Hoboken Ferry, Passaic and Delaware, Warren Railroad, Cayuga and Susquehanna, and Utica Chenango and Susquehanna Valley sue in federal court to force refund of over 30000 dollars in 1909 and 1910. The action names Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue, as defendant. The firms claim they are not independent entities but parts of the Lackawanna system and contest the tax as unlawful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lackawanna Railway
Charles W. Anderson
Newark & Bloomfield Railroad Company
Oswego & Syracuse
Morris & Essex Extension
Hoboken
Ferry ‘Company
Passaic & Delaware
Warren Beilroad
Cayuga & Susquehanna
Utica Chensnga & Susquehanna Valley
Lackawanna System
Conti Vindicated by Election to the Bar
Francis J. Conti of Hartford and Yale Law School was nearly unanimously recommended by the Hartford Bar Association for Hartford County Bar membership after the examining board initially failed to pass his admission, citing concerns over high moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
May
Francis J. Conti
Yale Law School
Hartford Bar Association
Hartford County Bar
Conti
Siamese twins born to Griggs
A chaotic Havana report cites a rebel raid along the Barama line and government actions in Santiago province. In New York, Rev. He J Cooke was elected Bishop, while in White Plains Siamese twins born to Mrs Griggs are to be examined for possible separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
Mass
John Grigge
Ips
Beratse Fine
Havana
Barama
Sito
Chaparte
Santa Lucia
Santiago
Mendiets
Melrived
Guantanamo
Minneapolis
He J Cooke
New York
F. BD
Detroit
Arigament
White Plains
Keogh
Harry K. Thaw
John Griggs
Tol Wan
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Charles W. Morse
Europe
Anna Liebenstein
Adriaitie
Clefena
John Reck&Son
James Horan
Eee
Boon
Hawkins
Fiorist
Stratfield Hotel
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Peeee Connection
Ris
Pubwan
Vien-Post
al Larearet
William SE Rottee
Oostetlg
Tonephine Shetelie
3UES Bellamore Co
Pullman
Froebel
Ie Choir
Butera
Wall Street
Clark
Wilson
Harmon
Marshall
Foss
Baldwin
Burke
New York Herald of
Health Department
Thomas Boudren
Carnegie
Crothers
Curtis Prize
Buzzell
Germanamerican Alliance
Howland
Alate
Howland Dry Goods Co
Griggles
Byama Railway
Cook
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