Warship to Safeguard Japanese Arms Shipment West Coast
Reports say a Japanese cruiser will accompany a merchant ship carrying munitions consigned to Huerta from Germany. Meantime peace negotiations progress at Niagara Falls with delegates aiming for a complete protocol, omitting the most dangerous issues for now as mediators push toward a final settlement.
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Washington
Huerts
Puerto Mexico
Japan
Manmanilis
Selina Ceu
Iweshington
Vera
Niagara Falls
Wilsoh
Daughter Accused in Family Home Banishment Case
Weirfield reports Omelia Owlaski and Steve Wakeman charged this afternoon for forcing Mrs Owlaski from the Owlaski home after an alleged assault tied to the late father's will. Berhaughter and a friend are said to be involved as the dispute centers on inheritance and family authority.
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Speciail
Weirfield
Omelia Owlaski
Steve
Wakeman
Mrs.owlaski
Owlaski
Berhaughter
Friend
Omelia
Daniels proposes selling battleships to a foreign power
Weekington May 28 The Senate naval affairs committee reviewed Secretary Daniels proposal to sell the battleships Idaho and Mississippi for the price the United States paid to build them. The plan would involve transferring the ships to a foreign power in exchange for funds to the government.
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N Weekington
Idaho
Mississippi
United States
Senate Cavel
Daniels
Jury deadlocked in New York murder case
Herkimer May 25 jury in the case of Jean Gianini over the murder of his school teacher Berhest did not reach a verdict. They stood 11 for degree and 1 for another option at last report, signaling a hung jury and potential retrial.
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New York
Herkimer
Jean Gianini
Berhest
Setzer Funeral Arrangements Detail Longstanding Wishes
Obsequies for Henry Setzer will be held at 2 p.m. at the home with Rev. Davenport officiating. Family notes his steadfast character and requests Masonic and Knights Templars rites, with notable attendees from Norwalk and Waterbury and a Board of Trade delegation.
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Henry Setzer
Setser
Bernard
East Washington
John Davenpo
Waterbury
Tity
Setzer
Ann Bis
M. Lockwood
Norwalk
David H. Monahan
A. H. Paul
Philip L. Holzer
J. Murrey Johnson
R. J. Lynch
George
Hames
Louis Kutscher, Jr
Wilson Marshall
George S. Hill
Lou P. Bristol
Frank C. Gernert
T.B. Beecher
D. M. Trecartin
M. M. Down
Angus H. MacKenzie
Frank J. Narramore
Edward A. Godfrey
Dr. Co
Duage A. B. Beers
Frank Miller
A- H. Bullard
William H. Marigold
Board of Trade
Archibald McNeil, Sr
Col. N. & Hett
Sidney E. Krey
Frank E. Lalley
Moody M. Downer
William 5. Burnham
Robert E. Hurley
Trolley Workers Vote On Increased Wage Counted
New Haven May 28 announcement of the referendum result by the trolleymen unions on a new Connecticut Company wage scale. If adopted it would take effect June 1, raising hourly rates by one half to one cent. First year 22 1/2 cents, second year 23, third year 24, fourth 25, fifth 26, thereafter 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Connecticut Company
Pope Confers Red Hat on Cardinals
May 28 report from Rome describes the public consistory where 18 cardinals created were invested with the red hat. The ceremony featured arrival of dignitaries and a Papal blessing in the Sistine Chapel, followed by the conferment of rings, titles, and church privileges.
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Rome
Sistine Chapel
Pius X
Ouimet Wins Amateur French Golf Title In Versailles
Francis Ouimet of the United States defeated Henry J. Topping of Greenwich by 4 up with 3 to play to win the final round of 36 holes and claim the amateur championship of France at Versailles on May 28.
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Versailles
France
Francis Ouimet
Henry J. Topping
Greenwich
Death of Mrs Clancy Ends Noted Local Businesswoman
Mrs Ann Clancy of Bridgeport died suddenly from heart disease at 54, in the arms of her son Alderman Frank J. Clancy. Born in Limerick Ireland she built a West End business, invested in real estate, and supplied water via artesian wells after a stalled hydraulic contract. Survived by four children, including Frank and Jeremiah, she was a devout parishioner and known for her generosity.
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Ann Clancy
Alderman Frank J. Clancy
Jeremiah
Annie
M. Garlick
Clancy
Limerick
Roe Et jAmn Woods
Brookfield
Mass
Jeremiah J.clancy
Oseport
West End
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Frank 3
Fourth
Jeremiah J
Iranistan
George
J. A. Courtade
Joseph
Professor Hugo seeks divorce as wife in Milan Italy
Prof J Adam Hugo of this city, known as composer and pianist, sues Dora Y Fontana Roux Hugo for divorce on grounds of desertion in December 1905. They wed June 30 1898. Case returnable to the June term of the superior court, brought by attorney Henry C Burroughs. Roux Hugo’s parents are prominent Milan residents. There will be a Mary Silliman chapter DAR executive board meeting Monday at 3 20 PM at Mrs John Merwin’s home 1823 Noblesvenus.
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J. Adam Hugo
Dora Y Fontana Roux-Hugo
Milano
Italy
Henry C. Burroughs
Hugo
Miss Hollins
Mary Silliman
John Merwin
Noble Svenus
Mellen Denies Knowledge of Steamer Deal
New Haven May 2 Depositions for the defense in the suit by Miss Jennie Morse, sister of Charles W. Morse, against Metropolitan Steamship Company of New Jersey seek a receiver. Charles S. Mellen testified he had no knowledge the New Haven road owned stock in the Metropolitan company or that subsidiaries owned stock. He said the New Haven had nothing to do with the steamship affairs and that he knew only of one Metropolitan Steamship Company. He denied investment in related securities and stated he was approached about buying steamers Harvard and Yale, but offered no purchase. He recalled offers from Thomas McGovern and Captain Goodall. a 1910 letter to Captain Goodall declining the Harvard and Yale deal was reviewed.
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New Haven
Jennie
Morse
Charles W. Morse
Metropolitan Steamship Company of New Jersey
New York
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
E. D. Robbins
Augustus May
A. E. Clark
J. M. Tomlinson
Faulkes
Mellen
New Haven Road
Metropolitan Steamship Company
New Haven Company
Steamship Company
Metropolitan Steamship Companies
el Jersey
Sae Bone
Pacific Coast Ion Company
Mr. Faulkes
Mr. Mellen
New England Securities Company
Chilmark Company
Eastern Security Company of
Maine
Captain Goodall
Harvard
Yale
Captain Goodalb
Metropolitan Co
Thomas McGovern
Capt. Goodall
Pacific Coast Line
Bejamin Campbell
Littleton
Mr. Mel
Robbins
Mater
Mr. Littleton
County lays tenth of a mill tax for Fairfield expenses
County representatives met in the library of the county courthouse to appropriate 114,250 for the coming fiscal year and levy a tax of 0.119 on equalized valuations. Receipts total 90,140, leaving 21 10 to be raised by tax. Architects Brigg’s plans for a new courthouse addition were accepted, with a committee empowered to seek power to increase the size. The committee also aims to establish a sinking fund to extinguish the debt, now about 131,000, reduced by 5,000 to 6,000 yearly. Members from Bridgeport to Stratford attended. A scene one committee was named to draft plans on deaths of Klinefelter, Mathers, and Mead. The proposed courthouse layout places criminal court facilities on the first floor, expanded law library and judge rooms on the second, and additional court space and naturalization offices on the third, with enhanced restroom and clerk spaces.
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County Court House
Fairfield County
Briggs
Hall
Samuel H,ler
George W. Wheeler
John J. Walsh
John’ C. Chamberlain
John W. Banks
Samuel H. Wheeler
Lynn’ W. Wilson
Bridgeport
Lynn W. Wilson
John H. McMurray
D. Clark Joyce
Brookfield
Howard W. ‘Taylor
Danbury
Frederick B. Silliman
Easton
Clitus H. King
Dwight M. Banks
Fairfield
Nelson B. Mead
Greenwich
Marshall Beach
Monros
Edwin T. Hook
Newtown
Charles W. Hodges
New Canaan
George W.nevius
New Fairfield
Thomas M. Stocking
Jeremiah Co. Klinefelter
Henry Mathers
Norwalk
Whitman S. Mead
New Court House
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Law Library
Supreme Court
P. J. Clark Dies After Long City Residency
Patrick J. Clark a longtime East Side resident died at his home 1346 Seaview Avenue. Son of Michael and Catherine Furey Clark he worked at Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine factory and helped organize Irish nativity society groups. He was an early St. Acone church member and later ran a news and cigar business before retiring years ago.
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Patrick J. Clark
Seaview Avenue
Michael
Catherine C. Furey Clark
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co
St. Acone Church
Ciger Beget
Steese Vatreet
Tome Life
Best
Blackmail Allegations Shake Local Court Officials Arrests Made
State Police arrest two men in a blackmail plot involving prominent lawyers and a city prosecutor. The suspects allegedly tried to extort $200 to conceal bankruptcy case evidence, using Attorney John P. Gray’s name. Delia, a cycling dealer, faced creditors’ inquiries as $300 and then $900 were demanded to halt prosecutions. Prisoners near Pembroke and Jans streets. case linked to Judge Banks’s absence and potential federal action. Ralph Borino and Leonard Maniero identified among those questioned.
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Frank Virell
Dease
John P. Gray
John Banks
Della
Pembroke
Ieee
Jomhbwa Méltzer
DeéHa
Jans Streste
Delia
Delis
Ralph Borino
State Street
Leonard Maniero
Local figure survived by relatives across cities
His widow is survived by two sons John and Frank Clark two daughters Mrs James Donnelly and Miss Cecelia Clark two nieces Mrs George Burke of this city and Miss Cecelia Clark of Ansonia and a nephew Michael Clark of Bridgeport in a death notice describing immediate family survivors.
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John
Frank Clark
James Donnelly
Cecelia Clark
Mra
George Burke
This City
Ansonia
Michael Clark
Bridgeport
Generous Gifts To St James Church Stratford
J O Connor receives a letter from Dr Amos Canfield of New York enclosing Mrs Canfield's 2800 check for the organ and his 350 toward the stations of the cross. Dr Canfield, a non Catholic, expresses pleasure at contributing to the church and longs for its good works to continue. Mrs Canfield was formerly Rose Murphy from the town.
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J. O'Connor
Amos Canfield
New York
Father O'Connor
Canfield
Dr. Canfield
George Reidt Estate Admitted to Probate
The will of Geo. Reidt was admitted to probate. The estate includes several thousand dollars in personal property, mainly bank money. After debts are settled, daughter Anna E. Reidt receives 1000 dollars in cash, and the remainder is divided among Anna E. Reidt, John J. Reidt, and Minnie Rooney, born Reidt. he names his daughter as executor and mentions nephew George Coo.
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George Reidts
Geo. Reidt
Anna BE. Reidt
Anna E. Reidt
John J. Reidt
Minnie Rooney
Reidt
George Coo
Miss Bishop Favored To Triumph In City Golf Meet
Orange New Jersey May 23 Miss Bishop of Brooklawn faces strong rival Mrs Georgianna Bishop in Wormee Metropolitan Golf Championship semi final rounds at Deedee Cor et Country Club. Matchups include Mrs Frame defeated in Orange and Clyde against Mrs W J Putt as weathered play continues.
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Orange
NM. J
Mice Pichow
Brooklown
Bridgeport
Frame
N. J
Bishop
Wrepion
Georgianna Bish
Brooklawn
Clyde
Mra
W. J. Putt
Bee
Gas Light Co Sued Over Deaths At 271 Helen Street
Suit filed in superior court alleges three people died from gas asphyxiation on October 28 1911 at 271 Helen Street after a meter was removed and a gas cock turned on. L J Rory administrator for the estates of Annis Marchek John Marchek and John Kepsoser filed the action on behalf of their heirs.
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Helen Street
Bridgeport Gaslight Co
Gee Light Co
Louis J. Rory
New Haven
Annis Harcarik
John Mercharik
John Kepsoser
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Mikado
Huerta
Mr. Setzer
Dr. Davenport
Ouimet
Mrs. Clancy
Frank
J. A. Hugo
Court House
Klinefelter, Mathers and Mead
P. J. Clark
Borino
Mainero
ST. James
Stratford
Miss Bishop
B’pt Gas Light CO
The
Bank of Commerce & Tres Stuttgart
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