Zacatecas Near Rebel Capture Amid Mexican Conflict
Reports from Dorangs, Mex. May 29 indicate Zacatecas City is near falling to constitutionalist rebels as Carranza authorities coordinate defense. In Acapulco harbor, Mexican civilians reportedly attacked steamers, with violence centered around port facilities while mediators discuss terms between Huerta and Carranza.
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Zacatecas
Carryoze
California
Mezat
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Agapulco
Mexico
Urquidi
Carrensa
Huerta
Carrenze
Carranza
Wan
Carter Demands Borino Be Tried For Blackmail
In a case tied to blackmail claims, Carter pressed that Borino face trial. Justice proceedings were paused as Assistant DA John P. Gray argued the defendants sent statements to extort money from Joe. The matter, arraigned before Judge Thomas Coughlin, was continued for Carter to confer with counsel.
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Tibet
Egainet
Ralph T
Leonard Muaniero
Jackmail
Charset
Bi Baga
John P. Gray
Joe
Thomas Coughlin
Gray
Carter
Galen Carter
Esse
Delia
Ra Lon
Women Thrown From Buggy in Stratford Ave Accident
Mrs. George Wheeler of 1438 Main and Mrs. Sarah Williamson of 1531 Main, Stratford, were thrown from a buggy and shaken up yesterday afternoon near Ford's garage on Stratford avenue when Hart taxicab hit the buggy. The buggy was badly damaged. Information from E. J. Hart, Frank Duffy of the Gas Appliance Exchange, and Stanley Marchlinsky of 16 Gilmore Street, said the accident was unavoidable.
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George Wheeler
Main Street
Stratford
Sarah Willamson
Ford
Stratford Avenue
Hart
E. J. Hart
Frank Duffy
Gas Appliance Exchange
Stanley Marchlinsky
Gilmore Street
Friends at Bier of Henry Setzer Obsequies Held At Home
A large gathering of men from the city attended the funeral of Henry Setzer at his home 612 Wash Avenue. Funeral services led by Rev. John G. Davenport followed by a burial at Mountain Grove cemetery. Bearers included doctors, and Knights Templar honors were observed at the grave. Delegations from the board of trade attended, honoring the deceased’s wishes.
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Ivo
Setzer
Wash Avenue
Twin Inary
Tzer
Bernard
John G. Davenport
First Congregational Church
Waterbury
Annie Perry
Davenport
John J. Fisher
Elmer Beardsley
Setzer Ted
M. DeForest Lacie Oo
Norwalk
David Mohaban
H. A. Paul
Philip Holzer
J. Murray Johnson
BR. J. Gayneh
George M. Dames
Louis Kutchher
Wilson Marshall
B. Downs
F. E.c. Weber
Jerome Orcutt
Clinton Barnum Seeley
Charles S& Ganfield
Charles Hanson
Hemiltonery
Knights Templar
Hugh Sterling
Ee Oebis George
Frank Miller
A. H. Bullard
Wiliam H. Merigold
Board of Trade
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Col. N. H. Hett
Sidney BH. Hawley
Frank B. Salley
Moody M. Downer
William B. Burnham
Robert BH Hurley
Rem-Posts to Play Humphrey A. C. Sunday
The Rem-Posts meet Humphrey A. C. at Yost field Sunday afternoon at 3 20 p m. Finn and McCormack will pitch for Remington Yost, MocCann to umpire. The Rem-Posts seek their last year’s form in a anticipated good game.
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Humphrey A. C
Yost Field
New Haven
Remington- Yost
Finn
McCormack
Woman Accuses Policeman After Hospital Visit
Despite Captain Redgate of the Second precinct exonerating Policeman O. F. Bagley from assault charges, Mrs. Susan Bubko of 84 Church Street again accuses him of assault during a hospital visit. The report notes ongoing dispute while a bridge project proceeds.
Local engineer fears brother drowned in search for news
Dr. CG. F. Lindsay Pustes seeks word on fate of Dr. Alex Lindsay of Halifax Nova Scotia, connected with UMC, with his brother Dr. F. Lindsay residing here. Officials in New York have not supplied further details as rescue attempts and inquiries continue.
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CG. F. Lindsay Pustes
Alex. Lindsay
Alexander Lindsay
Halifax
Nov
Scotia
F. Lindsay
New York
The Flag Goes By by H. Bennett
A short patriotic poem praising the flag as a symbol of national unity and sacrifice. It honors sea and land battles and the nation’s struggles, framing the colors as a sign of a strong, peaceful republic and patriotic devotion.
Suffragan Bishop Candidate Rev E J Craft Mentioned
Hartford May 29 The Diocese of Connecticut convention in Bridgeport will pick a suffragan bishop. Rev E J Craft once pastor in Bridgeport is among favored candidates. Also notes a special school board meeting about the new high school delays and Durkin firm contract talks with architect Rogers. Craft recently left his pastorate, praised for pulpit eloquence and church growth.
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Diocese of Connecticut
Bridgeport
St. John’s Church
E J. Craft
Ity, Bmo
Christ ‘Church
James Gamble Rogers
Board of Education
Tonigh
Wilson
JJ Rogers Gamble
Paulillo
Durkin
E. J. Craft
Von Mauser Dies Inventor of Army Rifle at 76
Peter Paul Von Mauser, noted inventor behind the rifle bearing his name, died today in Stuttart at age 76. Henry Becker Lightbody, longtime foreman at the Malleable Iron Works, died at his home, 588 Park Avenue, aged 64, born in Chatham Center, N Y. He joined Bridgeport as a young ironworker and later retired from business, survived by his widow. he was active in the Masonic order.
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Stutteart
Peter Paul von Mauser
Henry 5B
Henry Becker Lightbody
Malleable Iron Works
Park Avenue
Chatham Center
Bridgeport
Masonic Suernity
Divorces Granted in Superior Court Amid Adultery and Cruelty Claims
In Fairfield and Stratford, 64 year old Benjamin F Wilcox sought a divorce from Clara Wilcox alleging misconduct by his wife since 1907. The court, led by Judge Greene, noted separation due to friendliness with Frederick Kearns of Fairfield, with a Walnut Beach cottage sighting. Also, Florence A Hungerford and Fred Smeed received divorces from Clarence Hungerford and Katherine Workheiser Smeed respectively on cruelty and desertion grounds, while two more cases, Alice Josselyn and Augusta Tenney, began with petitions against Chester Josselyn and George Tenney for alleged infidelity and abandonment. Tenney was ordered to pay child support.
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Frederick Kearns
Fairfield
Walnut Beach
Clara Wilcox
Superior Court
Wilcox
Kearns
Mrs. Wilcox
Tuttle
Alice Josselyn
Stratford
Chester E. Josselyn
Josselyn
Elizabeth Howell
Alice Reany
Augusta Tenney
George Tenney
Tenney
Resolutions on death of Rev G J McElroy at St Augustine's
The Holy Name Society of St Augustine's Church adopted resolutions praising Father McElroy's priestly life. He modernized church property and cemeteries, installed an organ, promoted Catholic education and literature, and uplifted the parish through devoted leadership and community service. The parish mourns his passing and honors his tireless zeal.
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Holy Name Society
St. Augustine’s Church
Father Mclroy
Thomas M. Cullinan
Thomas H. Macfarlane
David W. Lynch
St.Augustine’s Parish
Charles J. McElroy
Father McElroy
God
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael’s
Ung
Becker Sentenced to Death for Rosenthal Murder
New York May 29 Charles Becker was sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing during the week beginning July 6 for the murder of Herman Rosenthal.
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New York
Charles Becker
Sing Sing Prison
Herman Rosenthal
St Charles Mission Preaches Vice to Women Congregation
Rev Father Gorman urged virtue at St Charles mission with women filling the edifice. the women's mission ends Sunday while the men's mission starts at 7:20 p m for a week. Mrs Joseph Zam brisky seeks police help locating her son Jo h Jr 17 who left with two weeks pay and clothing from his brother. Army worm is reported damaging Missouri crops.
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St. Charles
Father Gorman
Joseph Zambrisky
Kiefer Street
J.oh, Jr
Empress of Ireland Disaster Survivors Reported
Six decades from the passenger list were reported saved as rescue teams work after the Empress of Ireland sank in the St Lawrence Gulf. Reports from Rimouski and Quebec detail 399 survivors landed, with 1 437 aboard originally, and continued recovery updates.
Empress of Ireland Sinks After Collision on St Lawrence
The Empress of Ireland carrying 1437 aboard sank after colliding with the Storstad off Father Point Quebec in darkness. Early death toll estimates ranged from 678 to 1100 with 399 saved, including Captain H G Kendall. First class passengers perished. among survivors were Sir Henry Steenmar and Mable Hackney. Many lives lost with crew and steerage saved.
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Quebec
Empress of Ireland
Kendall
Marconi
Father Point
Storstad
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Canadian Pacific
St. Lawrence River
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Dr. Crippen
London
Eureka
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Inca
Evelyo
Bureks
H G. Kendall
Sir Henry Steenmar
Mable Hackney
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Army
L. E. Goonsetin
Montreal
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