Governor Expected To Veto Armory Bill
Hartford May 29 Governor Badwin was said to veto the armory bill described as pork which passed the House after opposition from Avery Groton Wilson Bridgeport and Keppleman Hartford. The measure would spend over 500000 for armory land sites and was initially defeated before being reconsidered on the claim some items deserved merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Badwin
Avery
Groton
Wilson
Bridgeport
Keppleman
Workingmen's Compensation Act Debate and House Actions
Senate discussion on the Workingmen's Compensation Act includes a tied vote on tabling and opposition to creating a new commission. Senate and House bills adopted cover railway charters, municipal bonds, and tax rates, with several measures defeated or tabled. Judge appointments and local notices are also noted amid a mix of legislative and ceremonial items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shemlen
Meriden
Civil Services
Ryce
Miiaan
Gea Leclas
Mquor
Pardee
New Haven
Jara Pardee
Inn
Sen- Sag Senmel
A. Davis
New Britain
Senator Sanders
John & Kirkham
Eekee Sermie
Steeteee
Norwalk
Pile Driver Sunk At Nichols Street Dock Site
A pile driver owned by Toole & Sunderlin lies beneath 15 feet of river water at Nichols Street foot of the dock. The scow mounted device was submerged when tide shifted and dock edges trapped it. T. A. Scott of New London will send wrecking stows to raise the apparatus Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toole & Sunderlin
Nichols Street
Sgns
T. A. Scott Company of
New London
Death notices from 1913 1918 including Tracy Mohe Parker Finneran Wolf
Obituary notices list multiple residents with dates in May 1913 and 1918. Mary Maloney widow of Frank Tracy dies May 29 1918. infant John Charles Mohr dies May 29 1913. Adelbert Cortez Parker dies May 27 1918 with service May 31. Rose Finneran dies May 30 1913. Michael Wolf dies May 28 1913 with funeral May 30 and mass at St Michael and St Joseph church. others note funeral arrangements and interment at St Michael's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Benham Avenue
Mary Maloney
Frank Tracy
John
Charles
John P
Rose G. Mohr
Brewster Street
Corner Homestead
Avenue
St. Michael's Cemetery
South Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
A Wolf
Michael Wolf
Berkshire Avenue
St. Joseph's German R. C
St Micheel’s Cemetery
Will of Anne McAuliffe Admitted to Probate
The will of the late Anne McAuliffe is admitted to probate. Executrix Daniel resides with Nellie Reilly as executrix with appraisers Henry E. Shannon and H. J. Waters. Principal beneficiaries are Nellie and Lillian Reilly, daughters of Thomas Reilly. Provisions name cash bequests to Nellie Reilly, Lillian Reilly, and several relatives in trust for others, specific bequests of piano and clothes, gifts to St Patrick Church and Rev Nihil, burial rights in St Michael's cemetery, and the residue left to Nellie, Lillian, Edwin and Joseph Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne McAuliffe
Daniel
Nellie Reilly
Henry E. Shannon
H. J. Waters
Nellie
Lillian Reilly
Thomas Reilly
Lillian ‘Reilly
Annie
Mary
Thomas
Annie Reilly
Mildred
Edwin
Irene Hawkins
Hartford
Anne Bradley
Joseph
Mary Reilly
St. Patrick's Church
Rev
J. B. Nihil
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Lillian
Joseph Reilly
Nelie
Funeral Rites for Patty Booth Allison at Atlasta Farm
Funeral services for Patty Booth Allison wife of Edward Renton were held at their home Atlasta Farm Long Hill at 11 this morning. Relatives from many cities attended and floral remembrances from the theatrical profession filled the room. Rev Clinton W Areson rector Trinity Episcopal church officiated and led the cortege to the city for interment. Pallbearers included Archie R Kerr Bruno Socola George C Waldo Jr and Daniel L McNamara. Mary Maloney widow of Frank Tracy died today at 346 Benham Avenue survived by her son John and five brothers Michael Matthew John Thomas and George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Booth -Allison
Edward Renton
Fe Areson
Archie R. Kerr
New York City
Biunio Socola
Poli Players
George C. Waldo, Jr
Daniel L McNamara
Mary Maloney
Frank Tracy
Benham Avenue
John
Michael
Matthew
Thomas
George
Russell Nomination for Boston Customs Collector
Washington May 29 President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Joseph B Russell to be collector of customs for the district of Boston and Charlestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Joseph B. Russell
Boston
Charlestown
For Sale Cottage at Laurel and Buckingham
For sale a seven room cottage with improvements at the corner of Laurel and Buckingham. Price 1200 dollars cash. Contact Watson at 83 Fairfield Avenue. Also note another seven room cottage on Noble Avenue corner of Shelton. Bargain is sold at once. Watson at 83 Fairfield Ave. a P Lost: Wednesday hunting case gold watch with inscription inside back. Frank I. Packard from Mother June 23 1894 with monogram F L P on outside front. Reward offered. Return to 331 Maple Street or Bridgeport Brass. R29 s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Buckingham Ave
Watson
Fairfield
Noble Ave
Shelton
Fairfield Ave
Frank I. Packard
Maple Street
Bridgeport Brass
London Romance for Mrs Leeds and Her 30 Million Boy
London gossip centers on Mrs Nonnie Leeds widow of William Leeds the "triplete King" and her son William Bateman Leeds Jr heir to 30 million dollars. The widow, famed in American high society, may wed abroad as rumors swirl about her suitors while the boy's future education and residence spark headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nonnie Leeds
William
Leeds
England
William Bateman Leeds
America
Wood's Chauffeur on Witness Stand In Lawrence Case
Boston May 28 Orville Reddig former chauffeur to William M Wood president of the American Woolen Co appeared in court as the trial of Wood Frederick E Atteaux and Dennis J Collins for conspiracy to injure textile strikers by dynamite continued The state had searched for Reddig and sought to prove he drove one of Wood's cars on a mysterious errand the night of January 19 1912 when the dynamite was planted The witness was spotted among spectators and called to the stand by the prosecution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Orville Reddig
Willam M. Wood
American Woolen Co
Wood
Frederick E. Atteaux
Dennis J. Collins
Lawrence
Reddig
James R. Bailey, Jr
Joseph Pelletier
French Victory Over the Moors in Morocco Reported
Paris reports a decisive victory by Brig. General Ceasar G. Alix in the Msoum district. The force, described as a large Moroccan body, was routed by the French army of occupation, signaling a major setback for Moorish resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Msoum
Ceasar G. Alix
Morocco
Brewer Everred Near Deaths Door
Stamford on Strawberry Hill May 29 The condition of James Everard aged and wealthy New York brewer who is critically ill at his summer home here is unchanged this morning He is reported as very low and physicians say he cannot live more than 2 days or two
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
James Everard
New York
Strawberry Hill
New York Mail
Woman Sues for 2000 Over Peculiar Trolley Accident
Matilda Dreikhift sues the Connecticut Co for 2000 damages after a trolley car left the rails on Fairfield avenue July 27. The car jumped the tracks, struck a auto and knocked her down causing injuries to her left hip back and spine. Suit returnable to June term of the court of common pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Dreikhift
The
Connecticut Co
Fairfield Avenue
Ehe
Court of Common Pleas
Pacific Engine Co Meeting Urges Members for New Milford Trip
Pacific Engine Company calls a meeting at headquarters Bull's Head this evening as it prepares for a June 24 trip to New Milford to take part in the veterans parade. The firm also reports a contract with Howardn Company to supply any desired parts of the uniform. Workmen begin erecting a reviewing stand at City Hall for the mayor and city officials to view the Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull's Head
Pacific Engine Company
New Milford
Iremen
Howardn Company
Plans to unload S P stock by Union Pacific board
New York May 23 two plans to dispose of the 126 250 000 Southern Pacific stock owned by Union Pacific were approved by the board. One plan proposes selling to highest bidders like municipal bonds with a minimum bid to be set. The other would place the stock with a trustee without voting power and later distribute to owners who affidavit ownership. both plans seek court approval and the right to choose. If not approved, the company asks for a receiver to be named by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Board
Union Pacifico Company
Government Claim Reveals Tragic Injury at Indian School
Washington May 2 A tragic accident involving a blind Navajo boy from Leupp Arizona was disclosed in a treasury decision authorizing a $900 payment to his physician for treatment. Charley Walker was led along a Winslow railroad track when an approaching engine struck, crushing both legs. private care lasted three and a half months with government covering costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leupp
Ariz
George E. Downey
Treasury
Charley Walker
Winslow
Fads and Fashions from graduation dresses to hairstyles
Young girls graduation wear features net gowns with lace trim and delicate white blouses in net and voile. Bolero coats tie with silk bands. new coiffures show fringe. The date line lists boxing anniversaries from 1900 to 1912 and notes Memorial Day closings for Bridgeport Library with limited reading room hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Public Library
Memorial Day Tribute and Store Hours in 1913
In Bridgeport Fairfield Avenue and Cannon area Howland's stores close for Memorial Day on Thursday May 29 1913. Weather forecast fair tonight and tomorrow with possible showers. The piece reflects on the Flag and the daily tribute to veterans with a southern poem printed first in a southern newspaper.
The Flag Forever by Frank L. Stanton
A poem praising Old Glory with vivid imagery of the flag against storms and sacrifice. It extols the flag as bright and unblemished, linked to heroism and national unity, asserting the country’s enduring banner through life and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Delicatessen Wives and Seen Silly Satires Across Papers
A collage of light humor notes and quips from newspapers. Jokes about “delicatessen wives” and lunchroom budgets contrast with odd fish facts about sawfish teeth and behavior. The fragment includes pithy lines on manners, marriage, and social pretenses, with assorted captions and cartoonish observations.
The Turk and His Toilet Card Image
The Turk is described as meticulous about appearance. He devotes hours to mustache grooming lips eyelids and smile and to fine dress. His attire features broadcloth or velvet, heavy gold embroidery, a gilded sword, a concealed watch, a knitted gold tobacco pouch, and a jeweled pistol.
Hospitable Crabs and Their Sponge Partners
The sponge crab Dromia vulgaris forms curious partnerships by attaching a sponge to its back with its claws. This behavior helps camouflage the crab while it forages and rests, showcasing a remarkable example of interspecies interaction in the animal world.
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Isbell
Stevens
State Department
Sanders
Perry
Danbury & New Milford Railway Company
Bridgeport and
Danbury Electric Railway Company
Paradise
Mitlie Pattie
Patty
Howard Renton
Pease
Gga
Chantilly
National Bisgutf Company
Decoration Day
Jas.horan & ‘Son Florists
John Beck & Son
Hawkins
Stratfield
SER
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Atlantic
Gladstone Narragansett Pier
R. I
A. L. Smith
Russell
Henry St. Inauire
Main St
Jackson's Book Shop
Stepin
Ges
Montclair
N. J
Brewer Everred
Death’s Door
Pacific Engine CO
S. P
Kid McCoy
Tommy Ryan
Chicago
Billy Papke
Tony Caponi
Davenport
Aa Wolgast
Frank Connolly
Racine
Battling Welson
Dick Hyland
Colma
Igi2
Packey McFarland
Ray Bronson
Indianapolis
Howland
Main Street
Cannon
Conn
Howland Dry Goods Co
Cee
Sarace
Hari
Wombat
Hart
Washington Herald
Dallas News
Chicago Tribune
Magedliog
Cleveland
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