Italian Democrats Plan Fall Campaign Meeting at Lincoln Hall
The Italian American Democratic Alliance will convene at Lincoln Hall to discuss state campaign prospects. About 40 delegates, led by Andrew Meoin of New Haven, are invited alongside city officials and prominent Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athie Allianer
Lincoln Hall
Orikeaiin
Mertao
Andrew Meoin
New Haven
Buckingham
Themar
Donnelly
Housher
Dean Rogers Criticizes County Commissioners Calling for Reform
Dean Rogers voices strong critique of county commissioners urging law changes. He argues governors should not appoint or remove local officials and calls for legislative election of commissioners. He questions auditing arrangements and accountability under present law, likening current practice to farcical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Civic Federation
Bulconusisaluuers
Fire alarm box moved to Waldorf area for better coverage
The fire alarm box in Bridgeport was moved from its corner near Waldorf and Fairfield avenues to a new location one block east. City officials hope the relocation improves protection for residents in the Waldorf area. The change affects two fire districts and a private box at another corner remains in service. A separate note mentions a baseball game at St Joseph Oval with a 2:20 kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biiworth
CALPIN AND FLANNAGAN FUNERALS NOTICE
In this city May 27 1810 died William Catherine Halpin aged 2 years funeral from parental residence on Sun day May 28 at 3 20 pm Michaely interment Flannagan In this city 1810 widow James Flannage There are invited to the funeral from the residence on Wash Tate avenue Saturday evening May 28 private burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ded. Calpin
Thie City
William Catherine Halpin
Michael'y
Flannagan
James Fannage
Biske
Wash- Tate
Much Delay Hangs on Widening Program
Work on permanent paving Stratford Avenue between the Stratford Avenue Bridge and Yellow Mill Bridge is blocked until Congress Street widening is resolved. Funding depends on the permanent paving fund and assessments for Main Street, with final paving awaiting the Connecticut company’s expensive work at Main and Congress.
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Stratford Avenue
Yellow Mui
Congress Street
Main St
Main Street
Main
Congress Streets
Connecticut Company
Obituary Notices From a Local Newspaper
Multiple funeral notices and death reports from a local paper list Miss Jane McDowell at 114 Courtland Street as a former buyer for D. M. Bead Co. The obit notes service by Rev. H. A. Davenport at People's Presbyterian Church, with burial in Rochester, New York. Other items include Mary A Bodine at 540 State Street, infant Thomas J Halpin of 97 Bell Street, and the Schults child Amella Charlotte. Additional services for John J. Dunlap at 596 Colorado Avenue and Frederick A. Pina at 23 Laurel Avenue, with interments at Mountain Grove cemetery and Park cemetery, plus bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McDowell
Courtland
State Street
Thomas J
William J
Catherine Halpin
Bell Street
Hmella Charlotte
Joseph, Jr
Lille Schults
Cathrine Street
Hermann Weimer
German Reformed Church
Park Cemetery
John J. Dunlap
Colorado Avenue
Mer. J. M. Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Efting
John McLeot
Malcolm Kerr
George Barr
David Clark Franch
Charles Knapp
F. D. Delle Valle
Mountain Grove
Frederick A. Pina
Laurel Avenue
H. A. Davenport
People’s Presbyterian Church
Hatter Sues Danbury Over Head Injury From Falling Tree Limb
Danbury hatter Thomas Dyer sues the city for 5000 dollars after a Main Street limb fractured his skull and brain, alleging the tree was dead and dangerous yet the street department allowed it to stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatter
Danbury
Thomas Dyer
Sait
Maintreet
Dyer
Daisies to Adorn Charity Dance in St Marys Hall
A charity dance fundraiser organized under the Gealt ian Assembly will be held in St Marys hall with daisies decorating the space. A young woman leads the hall decorations and a patron group forms a plan to hire an auto rock and gather flowers to create a mass of gold and white with palms and ferns to accompany the Grecian dancers for Memorial Day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Maat Svante
Dante
St. Mary’s Hall
Ti Ia
Hiller
Inspector Orders Barber Shops to Have Cleaning Day
Inspector Lynch of the Health Department visited Bridgeport barber shops to enforce cleanliness. Notices warned delinquents and threatened arrests if improvements were not shown within 10 days as part of efforts to make the city the cleanest in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Tor Lynch
Health Department
Lynch
Bridgeport
Hartford
Park City
State Barbers Commission
Sevre
Sunken Submarine Crew Faces Hopeless Situation
Divers work on the sunken submarine Pluviose after a collision with the Pag De Calais. The boat cannot be raised before Monday, dimming hopes for the 27 crew members believed to be aboard. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon.
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United Press
Cslab
Pluviose
Inet
Pag de Calais
Wilamo Edison Demonstrates Natural Color Picture Machine
Newark May 2. Thomas A Bilson the electrical wizard shows a moving picture device that photographs in natural colors. The inventor claims the machine will produce perfect color images with ongoing experiments showing promise for broader use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilamo Edison
Newark
Thomas A. Bilson
Ceara Bene
Moving Picture
Major Fire Destroys Warehouses in Milling District
A serious blaze in Minneapolis on May 23 destroyed several large implement warehouses in the milling district. Burning embers threatened nearby structures as authorities estimated losses well over $1,000,000. the fire is under investigation and efforts to contain it continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mioneapolis
Wliling
Joss
Jailed swindler Strosnider held on 25000 bail in Brooklyn
Special from United Press John A Strosnider alias Hig Bill Biz Lem denied ties to the Coleman banking swindle. He was held to 25000 bail in Federal court Brooklyn after a Boston arrest. Authorities say he operated in Pittsburg and several midwestern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
York
George W. Coleman
Boston
New York
John A. Strosnider
Hig Bill" Strosnider
Biz Lem
Brooklyn
United States
Strosnider
Coleman
Kellner
John A. Harris
Harris
Peis A
Fure
Washington
McKinley
Trenton
N. J
Strasnider
Pitts Burne
Memorial Day Celebrations Sweep Across City Cemeteries
Memorial Day events include cemetery committees decorating graves for the soldier dead and a Women's Relief Corps reception at 5 Main Street. Activities feature the Lake Hs automobile climb at 7:30 AM, trolley routes to Library corner, ferry contracts, and baseball at Newfield Park. Dancing at Brooklawn Club, Wheeler Wilson band performances, and church cemeteries on St. Michael's and St. Augustine's grounds complete the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
United Spanish War Veterans
Women’s Relief Corps
G. A. B. Kell
Main Street
Lake Hs
Bridgeport Automobile Dealers’ Association
Library Corner
Falrasid
Semimde
Ancona Road
Fieht
Company F
Hibernian Rises
St. Michael's
St. Augustine's
Ocean Beaks
Seaside Park
Bri Cricket Club
United Bronx
Fire damages dwelling after chimney spark at 312 Main
A chimney spark set a frame house behind 312 Main Street ablaze. Fire department unit No. 9 arrived from box 193 and extinguished the blaze with chemicals. The house is occupied by Joseph Zemberseki’s family and owned by Philip Silver.
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No. 9 Engine Company
Joseph Zemberseki
Philip Silver
Bank defaulter sentenced to five years in federal prison
Charles L. Male, former cashier of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank at Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania, convicted of misapplying bank funds, was sentenced today by Judge Orr to five years in Leavenworth Federal Prison Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Pittsburg
Charles 4. Malelin
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank
Mount Pleasant
Leavenworth
Kas
Orr
Exchange Open For Business Today
New York reports show only the Produce Exchange was open today following Chicago Board of Trade. Other major exchanges including Stock Consolidated Curb coffee and cotton will not reopen until Tuesday. Banks remained open as usual. An aeronautical note from Bethany Connecticut describes the balloon Massachusetts with Charles J. Glidden and Jason S. Bailey landing near a farm after a morning ascent. The net snagged briefly in an oak limb but remained undamaged.
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United Press
New York
Produce Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Stock Exchange
Consolidated Exchange
Curb Market
Bethany
Conn
Massachusetts
Charles J. Glidden
Jason S. Bailey
Pittsfield
Mass
Dennia Meggin
Atlanta Business Men Offer 5000 to Meet Taft Deficit
A telegram from Augusta business groups in Georgia to President Taft and the House Speaker condemns Southern representatives for opposing an immediate appropriation for the President's traveling expenses. The Augusta organizations offer 3500 cash to cover the deficit in the President's transportation appropriation. Personal mentions include Jesse Hamilton and William B. Pittsfield Mass. They will spend three days touring the Berkshires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Taft
United Preas
Washington
House
Augusta
Jesse Hamilton
William B. Pittsfield
Hamstiten
Berkshires
Millionaire Whittemore Dies Suddenly in Naugatuck
John Whittemore prominent New Haven Railroad director and Bridgeport Malleable Iron investor dies at his Naugatuck home from heart disease. He funded schools and parks, built a model playground, the Naugatuck High School and Library, and supported charitable works. Funeral plans pending.
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United Pre
Naugatuck, Conn
John 3. Whittmore
New York, New Haven& Hartford Railroad
Connecticut
Naugatuck
Whittemore
C.tuttle
Bronson Tuttle
Naugatuck Malleable Iron Company
Bridgeport Malleable Iron
Howard
Naugatuck Public Park
Mr. Whittemore
Julia Spence
Harris
Mary Spencer
Arthur
John
How
Gertrude
Julis Wahitteore
Julia
Waltimore
Catemgs
John Whittmore
Southbury
Conn
Yale
New York
Eliot F. Sheppard
Edwin D
N@ugatuck
Hare
Woman Guilty of Murder in Massachusetts
Boston May 2 After a 20 hour jury trial Elizabeth Richmond was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing Stuart McTavich in Boston last July marking the first Massachusetts verdict against a woman for murder since Jane Toppan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
Massachusetts
Jane Toppan
Ellmabeth Richmond
Sullty
Stuart McTavich
Rogers Council To Banquet On Third Anniversary
The Rogers council of the Knights of Columbus, the largest in Connecticut, plans a banquet at the Stratfield to mark its third anniversary. A committee led by Daniel P. Harrigan and including B J Connelly James Canin P M Murrey W J McEnorow and others will organize the event for Thursday evening June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ¥. Rogers
K. of C
Connecticut
Stratfield
Daniel P. Harrigan
B. J. Connelly
James Canin
P. M. Mureray
W. J. McEnorow
J. McWlroy
John H. Tag
Bryan foes in Ohio oppose convention endorsement plan
Columbus May 25 Bryan demands Harmon route predatory wealth to back convention endorsement for US Senate. W L Finley says 90 percent of Bryan Democrats oppose the scheme. Tom L Johnson and Kilpatrick friends join Hegan side as strength test looms.
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United Preas
Columbus
Bryan
United States
Ohio
W. L. Finley
Democratic State Executive Committee
Tom I. Johnson
Formay
Cleveland
Kila
Death sentence for poisoning army officer in Austria
In Vienna on May 28 the military court sentenced Lieutenant Adolph Hofrichter to death for poisoning officers ahead of him in promotion. Hofrichter confessed last month to the crime, the trial having been held in secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Vienna
Adolph Hof- Fichter
Demented Girl in Flight Captured at Station
Agnes Doyle aged 22 formerly of Connecticut who had been in Providence private care escaped by climbing from a window and took a New York train with small money from a toy Savings bank. Patrolman Fallon intercepted her at the railroad station and she was held for her parents at police headquarters. Her conversation reveals mental illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Doyle
Mise Doyle
Death of Dr. Robert Leverty Shocks City Friends
News reports the unexpected death of Lt. Robert Gordon Leverty of 606 Washington Ave after pneumonia followed a chill. He served as city physician and was noted for kindness to the poor, leaving his mother a widow and two children Alexander and William. Funeral is private at Christ Church with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. He was a cousin of Dr. Charles Leverty.
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Robert Gordon Leverty
Washington Avenue
Alexander
Ellen O'Connor
Leverty
Collee
New York University
William
Craft
Christ Church
Mountain Grove
Charles Leverty
Stratford Youth Plans Danbury Wedding
Freerick Bennett of Stratford engaged to Hoyte of Danbury. A Stratford party at Hoyte home included Wells Allan Wilson Arthur Beardsley C W Walker Arlo Walter Rob Lewis Radford Smith Harold Delacour Roger Briggs William Bennette and others from Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freerick C.bennnetto
Bacard Bennetts
Strat
Epee
Parente
Stratford
Lasteor Hoyt
Charles Hoyte
Danbury
Wells
Allan Wilson
Arthur L. Beardsley
C. W. Walker
Arlo Wailerther
Robi Lewis
Radford Smith
Harold Delacour
Roger Briggs
William Bennette
Howard
Walter Harra
Annual Sna ke Hunt Promises Record Attendance at Schaghticoke
Clear skies and bracing air set the scene for the seventh annual Rattlesnake club hunt at Schaghticoke Mountain five miles west of South Kent tomorrow. Tickets sold out by noon as members anticipate record demand with noted writers and reporters from New York and Bridgeport attending.
Crossed Corner on Wrong Side Though Cop Signalled Him
Engineer Lewis Buttery, chauffeur for Johnson Bros. livery and auto dealers of New Canaan, was arrested at Palfield avenue and Main street after 1 0 0 n. He drove with three women, failed to stop when warned by Patrolman Walker, and lacked $25 for court. Howard Johnson of New Canaan offered to ensure his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Buttery
Johnson Bros
New Canaan
Palfield Avenue
Main Street
Buttery
Walker
Howard Johnson
Canaan
Fatal Auto Crash In Ebensburg Hits Telegraph Pole
Ebensburg Pa May 28 George Cogan is dead and five others are seriously injured when their automobile collided with a telegraph pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilted Press
Ebensbura, Pa
George Cogan
Funeral services for Louise Schwab at German Reformed Church
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Louise Schwab widow of Anton Schwab from her home at 58 Catherine Street. The Rev Herman G. Weimer led the service at the church with several hymns sung by the choir. Attendees included members of Frauen Verein Olga lodge Sisters of Herrman and Bertha lodge D O H. Interment followed at Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Anton Schwab
Catherine Street
German Reformed Church
Trev
Herman G. Weimer
Frauen Verein
Olga Lodge
Sisters of
Herrman
Bertha Lodge
Park Cemetery
Rug Beauty Beyond Skin Deep
A rug maker seeks true lasting beauty woven into every thread from bottom to top. He aims for beauty that lies in the hidden as much as the visible, stressing knowledge of rug construction and the rare craftsman who guides it.
Whittall Rugs Sold on Quality and Craft
Whittall mills pursue lasting beauty and constant improvement in rugs. No dye or wooly uncertainty. materials tested for permanence. Designs by artists, with prices for Anglo-Persian, Arabic, Royal Worcester, and Brussels rugs in 9 by 12 feet catalog, plus other sizes available. Carpet Hall, third floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittall
Whittall Mills
Royal Worcester
Howland Dry Goods and Slavonic Sokol Meet in Bridgeport
Bridgeport prepares to host the annual gymnastic meet of the National Slavonic Sokol with four women and a men’s team representing Bridgeport. John Kohn directs both squads as De Halvee faces Sthalvien in the first division and about 40 locals attend. Organizers hope to host the convention in Bridgeport next year with instructors Gearg and Yami Pertz likely returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Morrow
Slavonia So
Ikol
Trenton
N. J
John Kohn
de Halvee
St Halvien
Gearg
Yami Pertz
Connecticut
Cartridge firm named largest taxpayer in district
A fragment notes the Cartridge Company as the district’s largest taxpayer after a $96 sum was collected by Collector Donnelly yesterday. The text is garbled but centers on a tax record for the plant and its financial dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Fire extinguished at Mooring station by auto chemical unit
A fire on the pees and floor of the Special Machinery at 153 John Street was extinguished after sparks and flames reached the Mooring hall. Fire was reported by telephone around midnight and was put out by the auto chemical unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1 Steamer Company
Mr. 1 Chemical Company
John Street
Eallermd Station
Auto Chemical
Men Asked to Report For Snake Hill Climb
Capt F J Adams of the Coast Artillery Hospital Corps Tequesta calls all men of his command stationed at Snake Hill club to report in uniform at 6 20 am Monday at 325 Fairfield avenue for the Snake Hill climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Adams
Coast Artillery Hospital Corps
Snake Hill Club
Roel
Enee
Fairfield Avenue
Inquest Continues Into Death of Sunshine Nichols
Coroner Wilson hears further testimony in the inquest into the death of Sunshine Evelyn Nichols. Dr. William H. Bunnell and Edwin Luck are held for manslaughter with City Court trial set for Saturday. Bail amounts are 3500 and 2300 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Sunshine Evelyn Nichols
William H. Bunnell
Edwin Luckatt
Liberty
Household Notes on Food Prep and Care
Practical tips on cooking and household hacks. Includes how to cut meat for soup, peel tomatoes with a blunt knife edge, cheap hammock pillow ideas, serving cold lamb with mint eye salad, caution about starching baby frocks, selecting well fat mottled beets, yeast measurements, and cleaning feather armchairs with olive oil.
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Raps County
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Joseph'anto
Sata
John Breck & Son
Maun ST
Jas. Horan & Son
Peratea
Néttle B. Oldrice Walters
John Walters
Noroton
Figares
Tve
Snake Hill
Taceson’s
Big Bill
Newfield Park
Brooklawn
Wheeler & Wilson
Brooklawn Club
Roton Point
Inieres Se
Pires
Bay State
Rogers Council
Providence
DR. Leverty
Golden Hill
Frederick C. Bennetto
Isabel A. Hoyt
Howland
Bwaarest, Frirdeld Avenues
Gevnenene
Goyort
Palr Wiley
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Howland Dry Goods CO
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