Former Deputy Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the VA
Boston May 23. Pleas of guilty to indictments charging conspiracy to defraud the government were entered in federal court today by Ter ie, former deputy col Teoty Sheeenes and Mre. Annie W. Sheviin, wife. Mre Kate Bren nenn of New York pleaded guilty to a similar indictment two months ago. The Sheviins and Mrs Brennan will be sentenced, fine. The indictments arose from an investigation of embezzling frauds and other indictments charging embezzling are pending against Gheviin and Mex Brennan.
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Boston
Terie
Teoty Sheeenes
Annie W. Sheviin
Kate Brennenn
New York
Wullty
Weather Forecast Signals Broad Northern Showers
A morning disturbance over North Dakota brings cloudy showery weather across northern districts from Montana east to Michigan. Local storms were reported in Michigan in the last 24 hours. Southern and eastern districts remain pleasant but unsettled. New Haven forecast calls for fair tonight and warmer Tuesday with possible showers. State forecast notes partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with somewhat warmer conditions and fresh to strong south to southwest winds. Motorists are advised to set their clocks to 7:45 tonight.
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North Dakota
Montana
Michigan
New Haven
Wilson's Proposal Given to Envoys at Niagara Falls
After a day of calm in the Mexican crisis, President Wilson and his advisers prepared to unfold new mediation preliminaries at Niagara Falls. Exchanges with Bryan and the U.S. mission were expected to continue, with envoys receiving proposals from mediators. Officials avoided predicting outcomes, while Villa’s retreat from Saltillo to Torreon drew renewed attention to constitutionalist movements and military strategy.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Niagara Falls
Willson
Bryan
Lamar
Lehmann
Jand Ae
Huerta
Villa
Toops
Torreon
Saltillo
Coahuila
Punston
Admir Badger
Cruz
Tampico
Towers
Smith
East Chevalier
Mississippi
Boston
Keyeat
New Orleans
Howard
Charles Lang
Mazatlan
Father Smith's Jubilee at Newtown marked by priestly celebration
Special to The Farmer Newtown May 25 Reverend T B Smith former curate of St Rose's church will celebrate the silver jubilee of his priesthood on June 11. He was ordained in 1889 and chosen Corpus Christi feast day for the event in honor of his parish church. Community friends extend best wishes. Also reported are deaths of Michael Corbett and Marguerite Cavanaugh with funeral details, and local notes including tax matters and newly arrived residents and visitors.
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Father Smith
Newtown
T.B. Smith
St. Rose's Church
P Fox
Church of the Blessed Sacrament of
Waterbury
Corpus Christi
Michael Corbett
Michael Boi
Mt Pleasatsa
Dan‘bury ‘Hospital
W. H. Kiernan
First Selectman
W. .C. Johnson
Honan and Brew
St. Rose's Depatets
St Rose’s Cemetery
James Corbett
Taunton
Joanna Corbett
Dan[ Duryard
John Corbett
Marguerite Cavanaugh
Lucy B Cavanaugh
Michae J. Cavanaugh
North Main Street
St. Rose’s Church
John F. Houlihan
W. A. Honan
Hawkeyville
J. Anderson
Bridgeport
Newtown Inn
Hale
John Casey
E J. Egan
Seabright
N. J
W. J. Driscoll
Cedar Cliff Cottage
Julia Kilbride
Cemetery Avermue
Michael Kilbride
Yonkers
Edith Northorp
New Haven
Jis
White Hats and Feathers Offerings in Various Prices
An advertisement lists White Chip Braid Hats priced at 75c 98c and 1.48, White Hemp Braid Hats at 98c 1.48 198 2.48, Java fiiraw Hats at 5 26s 98c 1.48, Madagascar Panama Hats at 98 2.48 2.98, and South American Panama Hats with prices 08 3.98 4.98. It also promotes White Flowers wings ostrich plumes feathers ribbons chiffon and Marines in white.
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Madagascar
Panama
Residents debate borough levy value equalization rise or fall
The town assessors prepared the sessment list as the borough levy looms amid questions on whether equalization of values will push rates up or down. Mrs Kennedy at home reports a recent hospital return and a church infant blessing. A Bridgeport party arrived in Newtown causing festive but later disrupted refreshments at Sandy Hook.
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Kennedy
W. C. Kennedy
St. Mary's Hospital
Waterbury
Clement
Rose’s Church
Anna Seary
Winsted
Arthur Kennedy
John Carlson
Anna Carlson
Brookfield
Jacob. Beck
Hopewell
Commodore Luthgen
Redding
Pitzschler
Francis .Carmody
New Haven
Sandy Hook
Danbury
Arthur Carmody
Newtown
Town Hall
St. Mars’ Hall
St Josephs T L B Society Honors Its Dead
The St Josephs T B L Association held memorial services the Sunday before Decoration Day, visiting St Michaels cemetery and Augustine's, placing plants on graves. Twenty members have died since its founding on March 16, 1882, with two new names added this year. The roster includes George Carather Jeremiah Coleman John Mac Mahon John J Farrell James J Dunn Patrick Gaffney William Hackett Edward Monehan John Coughlin James D McGuire Robert Weller Charles Weeks John Gusdropski George Nuttall Charles OConnell Dennis T Dailey Michael Kiss Michael J Dailey John Toomey Thomas A Dunigan Tad Duni gan, whose death affected members deeply.
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St. Joseph’s
T. B & L. ‘Association
Hell In Barnum Avenue
George Carather
Jeremiah Coleman
John Mac Mahon
John J. Farrell
James J
Dunn
Patrick Gaffney
William Hackett
Edward Monehan
John Coughlin
James D. McGuire
Robert ‘Weller
Charles Weeks
John Gusdropski
George Nuttall
Art League Luncheon at Brooklawn Country Club
Over 100 members and friends attended the annual Bridgeport Art League luncheon at Brooklawn Country Club. Mrs. Herbert M. Knapp presided, with toasts by Mrs. Andrew L. Riker, Mrs. F. TM. Hammond, and Mrs. George A. Jamieson. Music featured piano by Steinert & Sone and contralto Mrs. Robert Hard, with Mrs. Elm’r Beardsley on piano. Florence Klein Bishop led the music committee arranging the program.
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Florence Klein Bishop
Mus
England declines to take part in Panama Pacific Exposition
London reports the British government, defying Premier Asquith's assurances to a recent deputation, decided on May 25 not to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The decision ends hopes of a formal British presence at the event.
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London
Asquith
San Francisco
Roosevelt to Visit President Wilson at White House
Col Roosevelt will be received by President Wilson at the White House tomorrow afternoon. The President invited the colonel to luncheon but he could not reach Washington in time. He will call on the President during the afternoon.
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Washington
Col. Roosevelt
Wilson
White House
Roosevelt
25th Anniversary of Wedding Celebrated
Mrs and Mrs Péter Swartz of Hancock avenue marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner at Little Hungary restaurant. Speeches were given by a long list of guests including L A Cowen toastmaster L A Kornblut I Dison and J Kieinberger. The couple received many gifts as gifts were presented. A heavy rain drenched Michigan forest fire districts causing an estimated 1 250 000 in damage.
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Péter Swartz
Hancock Avenue
Little Hungary
L. A.cowen
L. A. Kornblut
I. Dison
Michigan
Railroads report many idle cars and profits gain
New York May 25 The fortnightly bulletin shows 228 642 idle cars on May 15 across US and Canada up from May 1 by 9 763. Net box car surplus up 8 135 to 82 714, coal car surplus down to 99 351. California Petroleum Co April earnings 32 572, four months 702 180 versus year ago. Official note: United Railways & Electric to issue 1 900 000 two year notes convertible to stock. Crucible Steel earnings rise. market remains irregular.
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Barron Financial News
New York
American Railways Association
Canada
California Petroleum Co
Clearing House
United Railways & Electric Co
Crucible Steel Co. of America
Crucible Co
T. L. Watson & Co
Sweep of Probes Targets Four Big Railroads
Washington reports confirm planned investigations by the Interstate Commerce Commission into four major railroads the Pennsylvania New York Central Rock Island and Great Northern as part of broader probes. Officials hint at cheaper rates and better dividends while keeping discussion quiet amid rate increase controversy.
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Washingon
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Rock Island
Great Northern
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Mellen
Foster Promoted by the New Haven Road
Recent appointments and transfers aboard the New York New Haven Hartford railroad include W H Foster named superintendent of the New York division replacing C H Moffett who resigned J D Gallary appointed Shoreline division superintendent replacing Foster R D Fitzmaurice named Providence division superintendent replacing Gallary and M D Miller appointed Western division superintendent replacing Fitzmaurice all transfers reflect consolidations in railroad leadership
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
W. H. Foster
New York
C. H. Moffett
J.D. Gallary
Shoreline
R. D. Fitzmaurice
Providence
J. D. Gallary
M. D. Miller
Lawn Fete at People's Church Tomorrow
A lawn fete will be held tomorrow afternoon and evening on the grounds of the People's Presbyterian church at Laurel and Park avenues under the Ladies Aid Society. The event will feature their famed strawberry shortcake. Also noted is the death of David B. McDiwane, Civil War veteran and inventor, in New York at age 74.
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People's Presbyterian Church
Laurel and Park Avenues
Ladies’ Aid Society
David B. Mdiwaine
New York
Special Royal Worcester corsets at new low bust styles
The Smith Murray Co offers Royal Worcester corsets in new low bust styles with graceful appearance and comfort. Priced at two dollars, they use satin tops and are finished with six hose supporters. Available in sizes 20 to 32, including free hip boneless models, presenting style and value.
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Royal Worcester
Ready to Wear for Memorial Day Fashion Sale
This week feature coats and suits with dress options for Memorial Day. Keen buyers will find tailored suits for women and misses, short coats with skirts, three quarter length coats in checks crepe serge and gabardine, silk lined garments, black maire coats with flounce and silk frogs, dresses in crepe and lace details, tunic and two tier skirts, and linen skirts and coats in natural or blue tones with stylish embroidery and new models priced from $1 to $15.
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Main St
Gheck Cape
Contaniss
Gingham
Customs Office
Frisbie’s Strawberry
Frisbie's
E H. Dillon & Co
Hartford
Rue ST. Orcile
Paris
E. H. Dillon & Co
ST. Joseph
T. L. & B. Society
Art League
England
Rockwell & Forester
Mii
Main Street
Flyman
MAIN
Foster
People’s Church
the Smith-Murray. CO
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Smith-Murray
G. W. Fairchild & Sons Inc. and
Opticians Baen Eee Ae Ae
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Lowe's Laundry
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Aview Avenue
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