Uncle Sam Takes Hand In Protecting American Interests In Nicaragua
Washington May 26 United Press report states Commander Gilmer of the Paducah under State Department instructions has full authority to protect American interests in the Nicaraguan conflict. He may attack forces about Bluefields as needed with bluejackets and harbor ships poised to quell disorder. The steamship Venus, a Madriz government craft, is being considered pirate and halted El Fuerza after stopping and searching it while flying the Nicaraguan flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
State Department
Nicar- Quan
Gilmer
Paducah
Bluefields
Venus
Madriz
Nicaragua
United States
Moffatt
Madrid
Negro fanatic 18 ready to die
Timothy Johnson age 18 dressed in a uniform coat of the L I R R walked into police headquarters claiming a divine revelation on January 1 urging him to preach to the multitude. He was held overnight and later transferred to the Charities department for further examination at Lakeview home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Johnson
Johnson
Charities Department
Lakeview
Albert Atw
Hallett Street
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices May 1910
Multiple death notices list names such as John J Jordan Mary Blake Flannagan Louise Schwab Charles G Merritt John J Dunlap Ellen Gannon Louise Mitchell Michael Grady. Entries specify ages homes addresses funeral dates and church interment details across Mt. Vernon and city districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
John Joseph Jordan
North Ave
Flannagan
Mary Blake Flannagan
Walter P. Wood
Cleveland Avenue
John J. Dunlap
Colorado Avenue
Mountain Grove
Gannon
Ellen
William Gannon
Arctic Street
St. Charles’ Church
St Augustine's Cemetery
Louise
Fred E. Mitchell
East
Washington Avenue
St. Anthony's Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Third Order of St. Francis
Notables Attend Bridgeport Business Men's Meeting
Attorney Ralph O Wells of Hartford and Senator Charles Peck of Danbury join John D Gluck of New York at the Stratfield as a speaker on merchant marine policy. Gluck, a director of national industries and tariffs expert, is visiting James M Turner and helped bring Leslie M Shaw to Bridgeport Club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph O. Wells
Hartford
Charles 8. Peck
Danbury
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Stratfield
John D. Gluck
New York
Gluck
National Industries
James M. Turner
Bridgeport Club
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Funeral for Thomas F Cotter Fills Sacred Heart Church
Thomas F. Cotter blacksmith laid to rest after a 9:30 mass at Sacred Heart church. The service featured Rev. Matthew Judge and Rev. Edward Curran with a funeral quartet and organ, followed by committal at St. Michael's cemetery. Delegations from Elks Emmet Club and other groups joined the large cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Thomas F. Cotter
South Avenue
Santo Domingo
Matthew Judge
Edward P. Curran
T. R. Sweeney
Margaret Cummings
Ts. T. J. Lennon
William Chew
Louis Seere
Molly J. Daly
Sacred Heart Parish
St. Michael's Cemetery
Father Judge
the Elks,Emmet Club
Ida Lodge
A.o. Tee Court
Bridgeport
F. of A
Brotherhood of America
John Ford
Thomas McHugh
James H. Clarke
James Mulligan
William Clifford
Michael J. Ee
Boys Arrested Trying to Pawn Woman's Watch
Edward Semilack and Edward Shack, both minors, were arrested at noon by Detective Hall in connection with the loss of Miss Alice Cullen's gold watch. The boys said they found the watch in Poli's theatre and went to a pawnbroker to sell it after an usher visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Semilack
Willard] Street
Edward Shack
Old Mill Green
Hall
Alice Cullen
Park Avenue
Poli
Knights Templar drill and Yellowstone trip notice
A drill of Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar will be held at the Masonic Temple this evening. All members planning the Yellowstone Park trip on August 7 are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Yelowstone Park
Estate of Keating Minors Proceeding to Sell Real Estate
In Bridgeport, Probate Court on May 28 1910 at 9 am the guardian for Keating minors is ordered to present an application to sell estate real estate. Notice must be published in a Bridgeport newspaper by May 27 1910, inviting interested parties to appear and be heard. Judge Edward P. Nobbs oversees the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keating
Bridgeport
Guardian
Edward P. Nobbs
Carpenters Win Substantial Half-Holiday Pay Victory
The Carpenters' union wins a major concession for a half holiday on Saturdays with no pay loss. The Master Builders' Association offers 43 3 4 cents per hour, equating to 19.14 for a 44 hour week, down from 19.50 for 48 hours. Workers sacrifice 36 cents weekly for four hours off. A divided committee faced responsibility, and a special meeting will decide the proposal tomorrow, with builders awaiting the men’s decision Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
Master Builders’ Association
Hartford Manager Connery Suspended Over Insulting Letter
United Press report from Bristol details President William J. Tracy of the Connecticut Baseball League suspending Hartford manager Thomas J. Connery for a week after he sent an insulting letter accusing Tracy of self advertising and bias. Tracy fined Connery an additional 20 dollars after Connery wrote back, citing insults and alleging favoritism toward Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spedal
United Press
Bristol
William J. Tracy
Connecticut Baseball League Today
Thomas J. Connery
Hartford
Tracy
Fahey
New Haven
Connery
Cameron
Trumbull Couple Sue Over Christmas Eve Smash
Simeon and Sarah Jane Jenkinson of Drumbull and Donato Verilli of East Bridgeport face suits after a Christmas Eve Pembroke street collision. Jenkinson woman suffers three fractured ribs back and shoulder injuries plus internal injuries. Husband claims about $300 and wife about $1,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembroke Street
Simeon
Sarah Jane Jenkinson
Drumbull
Press workers seek $10000 for loss of three fingers
Clemens Motyarszyki sues Burns and Basin sick Co. alleging a broken leather belt on a drop press caused an accident at the Burns & Bas plant in February. The Cullinan firm filed the suit and an attachment of real estate was executed by City Sheriff William F. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens Motyarszyki
Burns & Bassick Co
Cullinan & Cullinan
William F. Russell
Exclusive Church Wedding of Mary Harriman and Rumsey
Miss Mary Harriman daughter of the late E H Harriman and Charles Carey Rumsey of Buffalo were married at St Johns Episcopal church Arden N Y The ceremony was private the church decor plain aside from maidenhair fern wildflowers and spruce garlands over Harriman grave A reception followed at the Harriman mansion with a brief honeymoon planned at Arden where the bride serves as chief executive The Rev J Holmes McGuinness officiated and family members attended
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United Press
Arden, N
Mary Herriman
E. H. Harriman
Charles Carey Rumsey
Buffalo
St. John’s Episcopal Church
EB. H. Harriman
Carrol Harriman
Lawrence D. Rumsey
J. Holmes McGuinness
Harriman Mansion
Arden
Mayor and health chief inspect garbage plants abroad
Mayor Buckingham and President George Eugene Ober of the Board of Health depart for several days to study garbage disposal methods in Hartford New Bedford and Providence. In their absence President John H. McMurray of the Common Council will act as city chief executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
George Eugene Ober
Board of Health
Hartford
New Bedford
Providence
John H. McMurray
Common Council
Locomotive Spark Feeds Roof Fire in Hancock Avenue Home
Firefighters battled a blaze at a residence on Hancock Avenue this afternoon. They extinguished the fire using chemicals. investigators believe a passing locomotive sparked the roof fire.
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Hancock Avenue
Gas Company Pays Taxes and Reveals Payments
The Tax Collector received 57000 yesterday. Bridgeport Gaslight Co paid 17418.60 and Hicks Realty Co paid 3993.99 this morning. The collector's office will stay open tonight. Judge Elmore 8S. Banks said Sturges will take no further steps to halt the hill climb, maintaining he did his duty and won’t rely on criminal law to stop the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Bridgeport Gaslight Co
Hicks Realty Co
Elmore
Charlie Kelly Pleads Guilty In New York Court
Charles J. Kelly once a Wall Street saloonkeeper pleaded guilty in Judge Crane's New York City court to selling policy slips. Remanded for sentencing tomorrow, probation view ordered. Arrest long ago, bail set at $1,000. Detectives located him here Tuesday night and escorted him back to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Kelly
Wall Street
Simonds Bans Pigtail Day At High School
Principal H D Simonds ends the annual Pigtail Day at the high school after seniors and juniors clash over hair and collars. Boys wore Buster Brown collars and hosiery, forcing Miss Eames to require collars be tucked in. Girls declined to sing in chapel as punishment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Siiponds
Eton
Simonds
Miss Eames
Court Takes Papers In Stout Divorce
In the Superior court today the suit of Elsie I. Stout of Stamford against Robert V. Stout for divorce was heard. The plaintiff testified to violent acts by the husband including biting and cruelty. the complaint cites intemperance and cruelty. The court took the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie I. Stout
Stamford
Robert V. Stout
John Doyle to Celebrate Tonight at Snake Hill Event
Fairfield pharmacist John Boyle announces celebration after Judge Wheeler approves hill climb at Snake Hill. He will decorate his store with new attire and illuminate the sky with fireworks in an evening observance.
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Wheeler
Snake Hill
John Boyle
Fairfield
Weather Notice and Memorial Day Preparations in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut the weather forecast calls for fair skies with cooler temperatures tonight and fair conditions tomorrow. Memorial Day preparations are urged with ready stock of white dresses hats and shoes for women and white outfits for girls. Blue serge suits and stylish mens furnishings are offered along with neglige shirts and sporting gear for men ready for outdoor leisure and recreation.
Bloomer dresses for little girls hit the scene
Wonder dress design offers one piece with bloomers in same fabric and pattern. Buttoned at back for easy ironing, slips on quickly, no underwaist needed in hot weather. Available in gingham chambray and percale with plain colors plaids and checks. $1 to $2. Second floor.
Little folks summer shoes for dress and play
Little folks' shoes offer ease and good appearance in solid leather. Pumps and low ties for boys and girls come in new shapes and leathers. Prices range from $1 to $3 for various styles. barefoot sandals, sturdy as needed, from $1.15 to $1.65. Main floor rear.
Twin-strap pumps add trim look for summer wear
Twin-strap pumps showcased as the season’s dainty low shoes for women with arched fronts and two instep straps. Available in patent leather, black suede, and dull leathers with welted or turn soles priced from 3 to 4 dollars. Main floor rear.
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Elbro
Russia
Blue All Wool Serge Suits For Boys Sold At Fair Prices
All-wool serge blue suits for boys offered with careful tailoring and durable stitching. Garments are cut in neat, well-fitted models, fully lined, fabric shrunk prior to construction, and sewn with silk thread for lasting seams. Derby and yoke Norfolk coats pair with two trousers each, sizes 6 to 17, priced from five to eight dollars and fifty cents.
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Derby
Norfolk
Clearout Prices Drive Suits at Reduced Rates on Second Floor
Advertises a clearance of cloth suits with exclusive patterns at deep discounts. Prices listed range from 9.50 to 25, noting suits priced 12.50 to 37.50 are cut to 25 while emphasizing the sale on the second floor.
Curtains sale offers large lots at a fourth off price
A third floor sale advertises many curtains in bundles of two to four pairs with substantial savings. The notice emphasizes cheap, shareable bargains and a clear opportunity for shoppers to buy at greatly reduced prices.
Woolen skirt offer to sew for five dollars
An ad touts seasonable woolen fabrics made into skirts to measure for five dollars. It promises lower cost than buying finished garments, with no payment for findings or making. The skirt is described as well made and guaranteed to fit, with several good styles and colors available.
Hammocks Boast Comfort on Par with Couches
Hammocks built from heavy duck fabric sit on soft mattresses and include windshields for wind protection. Two styles listed: wooden frames in white or khaki priced around 50 dollars. steel frames in white or khaki. Also noted are Tron frames at 3.75 dollars for easy relocation.
False Alarm Ringers Are Sentenced in City Court
Thomas and Harry May aged 12 and 9 along with Joseph Barrett aged 12 and Jim Barrett aged 12 were charged with sounding false fire alarms. Thomas May the ringleader was sent to the Connecticut School for Boys in Meriden until age 21. The others received three months probation with weekly reports. The judge noted the boys said they wanted to see the engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Harry May
Stillman
Brooks
Robert Roach
Shelton
Jim Barrett
Thomas May
Connecticut
Meriden
Joseph Barrett
East Main Street
Boston Avenue
Young May
Foster
DeLaney
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Uncle Sam
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Boston
Jas. Horan & Son, Firsts
Hawkins, Florist
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Rie
Carpenters
Church of Sacred Heart
Enulogy
Father O’brien
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Jackson's
Main Street
Tracey
Trumbull
Mary Harriman
Charlie Kelly
Stout
John Doyle
Howland
Tim Stress
Avi
Pane
Conn
Bloomer
For
Howland Dry Goods
Bucharest
Gallah
India
Jennie Hamilton
Pharmacy
Malfi and
State Streets
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