Withdrawal of Huerta Delayed in Mexican Crisis
Diplomatic reports from Mexico City indicate Huerta’s abdication is possible but delayed by arrangements for a dignified exit. Constitutionalists move to re open mediation conference talks. officials stress no fresh action while inquiries continue into cases like Gustav Beuch and the Benton matter amid Huerta abdication rumors.
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Washington
Mexico City
Huerta
Constitution
Elists
John Hind
J. C. Douglas
Juares
Gustav Beuch
Ithoriat Jostez
Pebreary
Benton Casa
Evik
Ae Dae Aibkda
Epesk
Iske Mohonk
Anti
Constitutional Agent Arrest Report From San Francisco
A constitutional agent in San Francisco was arrested on May 27 after a dispute led to a lawsuit seeking $4 in alleged appropriation. The incident centers on Rafael Ar and Saliered, with unclear charges and missing details about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Rafael Aris
A. and B. Co Appeal From Relief Board In Superior Court
The action filed today challenges a relief board valuation of the company's property. Judge Tuttle reserved decision after hearing arguments and references to ledgers produced at a prior hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appeal From Relief Board
Superior Court
Tuttle
Chatlos McCarthy Lawsuit Settled
Divorced filings appear in the superior court as Jo EB Oatley seeks divorce from Lizzie Oatley over temperance grounds. The couple reportedly wed in December 1989, with Oatley’s maiden name listed as Lawson.
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Dy Busene Oatley
Lissie Oatley
Eougie Ware
Oatley
Lise Lawson
We Love Our Bosses Club Forms City Officials Body
A group calling itself the Assistant City Officials Association gathered at the Elks home to support city clerks and offices. Leo J. Whalley was elected president with Clarence Winton as vice president, Bernard Keating Jr as secretary, and Frank Braithwaite as treasurer. A board of governors includes John H. Dowling and Richard Sheridan. Membership limited to male city clerks. Officers plan a clambake soon. A separate arrest: Frank Krostak, 335 Hancock Ave, charged on a statutory count and jailed at police headquarters.
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Elks
Leo J. Whalley
Clarence E. Winton
Bernard Keating, Jr
Auditor’s
Frank Braithwaite
John H. Dowling
Board of Assessors
Richard Sheridan
Boardé of Governors
Policeman Fred L. Feeley Risks Eye Injury Recovery Near Certain
Policeman Frederick L. Feeley near two weeks ago sustained a bamboo stick injury to his right eye during a neighborhood frolic. Dr. William H. Curley and specialist Dr. H. S. Miles are treating him. Latest reports say eyesight to be saved though a long recovery before he can return to duty.
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Frederick L. Feeley
Feeley
William H. Curley
H. 8. Miles
Sye
Testimony Sought From Pratt In Siemon Probe Inquest
The inquest into John DeMartino's death resumes at the county courthouse at 5 PM with George Pratt, former Carl Siemon employee now a Springfield metalmaker, as probable star witness. Pratt intends to appear after returning from Chicago, though his attendance is not confirmed. Coroner Phelan said no new witnesses tied to police or justice were located and asked time for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pratt
Carl Siemon
Ateel
Springfield
Mass
John DeMartino
County Court House
Pratt
Chicago
Police
Phelan
Tongme
Taxpayers Rush to Avoid Penalty in Tax Collection
Tax collectors report a busy period as penalties and interest rise after June 1. Howard F. Smith notes extended hours and a holiday schedule while predicting heavy activity with national firms like Union Metallic Cartridge Co. contributing large payments as totals toward 1913 tax lists rise past $596,000.
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Howard F. Smith
Smith
Renver Manwaring
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Fannie Crosby Poem For G A R Post Read On Memorial Day
Fanny Crosby, the blind hymn writer, prepares an original poem eulogizing Elias Howe Jr post No. 3, G A R. It will be read by Past Commander in Chief Alfred Beers at the Memorial Day ceremony by the Soldiers' monument in the park.
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Fanny Crosby
Elias Howse Jr
Alfred B. Beers
the Park
Miss Crosby
Grand Army
Eilas Howe
Commander Hughes in Vera Cruz Operations
Commander Charles F. Hughes, a Marine commander under Admiral Badger, plays a prominent role in Mexican east coast naval operations at Vera Cruz. He served aboard the flagship Wyoming until it was sent to drydock for repairs.
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Hughes
Vera Cruz
Admiral Badger
Charles F. Hughes
Badger
Wyoming
Stratford Ramps Up Traffic Law Crackdown Over Lights
Stratford tightens rules on motorist compliance with rear lights and speed. Bridgeport drivers and residents face fines after Sunday roundups by constables Barnum and Palmer. Frank J. Clancy paid $10 bail, a Providence passenger’s identity noted. Charles W. Elson fined $1 plus costs. Attorney Frederick B. Fallon and driver George Matthewson had cases continued. Stratford warns of ongoing patrols as cars are cited for lighting violations and speed.
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Stratford
Bridgeport
Harkshaws
Iderman Frank J. Clancy
Providence
Barnum and Palmer
Charles W. Elson
Streets Committee Meeting Tonight Delays on West End Paving
The streets and sidewalks committee of the common council meets tonight to review routine matters. A decision on laying Warrenite or other bituminous paving on West End streets and East Side is postponed until before the council meeting Monday evening, June 1. The council fire department committee will meet tomorrow night and the claims committee on Friday night.
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Common Council
Council Fire Department
Claims
Nichols Man Loses Home In Flames
Alexander Marshall of Nichols suffered total loss of his home on Saturday as a fire socialized from a defective flue. Marshall was away. his wife found the blaze, which spread from the attic to the second floor. Neighbors, drawn by the flames, could only salvage a few lower floor items.
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Alexander Marshall
Nichols
Guadalajara Cut Off by Rebel Army
The first stage of the siege of Guadalajara is reported as constitutionalists intercepting all communications between Guadalajara and Mexico City. Information reached the American fleet via wireless from San Diego on May 27 that constitutionalists disrupted railroad lines to Yucatan.
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Bosra
U. S
California
Mazatlan
Mexico
San Diego
Cal
Guadalajara
Yure
Folk and Morgan firm clash over New Haven railroad records
New York May 27 Joseph W Folk chief counsel for the interstate commerce commission conferred with Francis Iuynde Stetson of J P Morgan & Company about Morgan's offer to let the commission inspect records relating to the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad. Folk said examiners must decide for themselves what books relate to the New Haven and that the examination must be thorough, not limited to specified papers.
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New York
Joseph W. Folk
Interstate Commerce Commission
Francis Iuynde Stetson
J. P. Morgan & Company
Morgan
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Folk
Stetson
Mr. Folk
New Haven
New Haven Road
Mrs Seth B Jones Dies Suddenl y at Erie Penn
Emily Clarissa Yates and Seth B Jones mourn the sudden death of Mrs. Jones in Erie Pennsylvania at 71. Funeral plans call for bringing the body to Bridgeport. she leaves daughter Mrs Mary H Billings and another daughter Mrs Edward Taft, plus relatives. Mr Jones once ran Park Avenue Institute before financial reverses. Mrs Jones active in church and charitable work. Body to travel to 1789 Noble Avenue.
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Emily Clarissa Yates
Seth B. Jones
Erie
Penn
Mr. Jones
Mary H. Billings
Nathaniel H. Jones
Bridgeport
Jones
Park Avenue Institute
Billings
Edward Taft
Buffalo
N.Y
Injured Silbert Boy Remains Unconscious in Hospital
Nine year old John Silbert, son of Mrs Julia Silbert of 609 Hancock avenue, continues unconscious at Bridgeport hospital with a fractured skull after being struck by an automobile Monday afternoon. Doctors report the prognosis as uncertain with a possibility of recovery or death.
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John Silbert
Julia Silbert
Hancock Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Pastor Tells of Talk With Alleged Slayer in Putnam Trial
Swedish minister Rev Axel E Elmquist testified at the Putnam superior court trial of Amanda W Law for murder in the death of her husband Jonas P Lawson at their East Woodstock home last August. He said Mrs Lawson talked of confessing and prayers from Swedish neighbors, while law’s estate appraiser Cla Hagstrom said she claimed telling would endanger her life. Dr M M Scarborough of Yale Medical School was set to testify on stains from state exhibits.
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Elmaquist
Lawson
Clause Hagstrom
Former Local Barber Returns From California
Euclide Forest, longtime Fairfield Avenue barber, returns to town for a few days before visiting Holyoke and Montreal. He has spent seven years away, mostly in Pomona with a thriving barber and real estate business, and two years in Los Angeles. Forest plans to reach Denver in July for a grand reunion.
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Euclide Forest
Fairfield Avenue
Holyoke
Montreal
Euclide
Pomona
Los Angeles
Mr. Forest
Josephine Patbode
William Patbode
Lodge of Hills
Denver
Fingerprints Sought From Trolley Employees in Bank Robbery
Police to take fingerprints from trolley company workers to identify which employee(s) cracked open the safe in the cashier's office at Congress Street barns last Saturday. Detective Sergeant Haux compared prints from the door knob with those of many suspects but found no match. The bid aims to reveal if any New Haven official is involved. A separate note announces a lecture on Life and Religion in Troubled México at First Baptist Church tonight by Rev. Dr. John R. Brown with stereoptical views.
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Congress Street
Haux
New Haven
México
First Baptist Church
John R. Brown
Board of Education May Give Four Days Notice to Contractors
Disputes over high school work widen as Vice-President Havens contemplates a committee and inspectors. Contractors, sub-contractors, and officials clash over bricks quality and plumbing bids while Rogers and Durkin firms face scrutiny. Several names are submitted for inspector roles and payments totaling thousands already disbursed amid tensions.
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Board of Education
Elmer Havens
Bridgeport
W. H.R DuBose
Esnee
Fred J. Hornberger
New Haven Road
H. M. Purdy
James J. Fitz- Patrick
Gerald Phelan
J.J. Phelan
William Shaughnessey
Duncan Nairn
E.S. Whitford
George Nichols
Rogers
William B. Boardman
Gibson
Gridgeport
Tomer
Havens An! x
Sristn
Bishop Ham
Durkin & Loete
Secon
1 Ly
Gideon & Company
Siréi Rogers
Havens
Rieoffw
Durkin
Dto
New York
Palmer
Gddtell
Scofield & Ford
Robertson ,& Giovanna
Masie
Henry Setzer Death Marks City Loss Of Real Estate Leader
Henry Setzer, longtime city businessman and real estate holder, died yesterday at Twin Lakes after an illness. Born June 17 1856 in New York City, he built a prosperous market trade here, expanding from a St Johns Hall block shop to State Street property and a brick block near Broad Street. He served on apportionment and park boards and helped shape the local business, with Bernard as partner in later years.
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Henry Setzer
Twin Lakes
York City
Henry
Helen Setzer
St. John’s Hall
Mali Street
State Street
Steinert & Sons
Biock
North Alia
Broad Street
Bernard
Ery
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Carranza
William F. Charles
EB Oatleyt
Lizzie
Frank Miller
Sinking Fund Commission
Frank Krostak
Hancock Ave
DeMartino
Fannie Crosby
G. A. R. Post
Vermont
Husband
Park Ave
Silbert Boy
Golden ‘West
New High School
Mae
Barly
Catte
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