Bridgeport Men Held on New Haven Pocket-Picking Case
Enrico Schettini and Vincenzo Pizzo of Bridgeport were held on charges of attempted theft from the person carrying concealed weapons and resisting an officer. Arrested at Union Station yesterday they allegedly pocketed items. One drew a gun when Detective Newton moved to arrest them and was overpowered. Bonds were set at 800 and 600 dollars respectively. The prisoners have no local police connections.
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United Press
New Haven
Enrico Schettini
Vincenzo Pizzo
Bridgeport
Union Railroad Station
Newton
Schettini
Park City
Pizzo
Death notices for Edna D Beers and Thomas F Griffin
Edna D Beers died at home in Stratford Connecticut aged 25 wife of W Howard Cone funeral private. Thomas F Griffin died in city at 19 years 3 months 17 days funeral from 2838 Fairfield Avenue June 2 at 2 pm interment Norwalk Norwalk papers copy
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Cone
Warwick Avenue
Stratford
Conn
Edna D. Beers
W. Howard Cone
Griffin
Thomas F. Griffin
Fairfield Avenue
Norwalk
Pension Bill For New Haven Teachers Passes
Hartford May 31 The New Haven teachers pension fund bill sailed through the Senate committee on cities and boroughs with favorable report. It creates a retirement board and sets pension annuities from 400 to 800 yearly with teacher contributions capped at 35 annually. The measure also funds disabled teachers. A related janitors pension bill was favorably reported. The judiciary committee unfavorably reported on Judge Walter Clarke investigation. The appropriations panel favored over 2 million for the state board of education. The Senate adjourned briefly and resumed to approve expenses for Senator Lounsbury and Bassett in related contests.
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United Press
Hartford
New Haven
Senate
Committee On Cities and Boroughs
Board of Education
Committee On
Pension Fund
Judiciary Committee
Walter Clarke
Hartford City
Appropriations Committee
State Board of Education
New Britain
Bridgeport
House
Frank G. Bassett
Seymour
Lounsbury
Ohio Senate Bars Press Leaders in Bribery Probe
The Ohio Senate barred on its floor representatives of the Scripps-McRae League that pushed the bribery investigation. The move targets editors E. E. Cook of the Columbus Citizen and N. D. Cochran of the Toledo News Bee, both under arrest, as part of today’s actions in Columbus.
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United Press
Columbus
Senate
Scripps-McRae League of Newspapers
E. E. Cook
Columbus Citizen
N. D. Cochran
Toledo News Bee
Motion to Have Fox Verdict Set Aside
Judge Curtis heard arguments on the motion to set aside the jury verdict in Samuel Fox case. Fox, aNorwalk fur dealer, was found guilty of buying goods stolen from Adams Express Co. The judge will confer with Fox's counsel Friday before ruling. In San Diego, May 31, Captain Tony Vegas, under General Pryce, was shot at sunrise. a court martial convicted him of killing an American soldier, stirring discontent and imminent fighting within Pryce’s command.
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Curtis
Criminal Superior Court
Samuel Fox
J. B. Klein
J. Belden Hurlbutt
Fox
Norwalk
San Diego
Tony Vegas
Pryce
California
Tax Office Reform Delivers Fast Service at City Hall
The tax office, under John M. Donnelly, uses two collectors and one assistant to keep up to date. Payments are received instantly at the window with signed receipts, contrasting New Haven’s slower, clerk-filled process. The office handles about $300,000 in a day, with yesterday’s total just over $55,000 aided by an $18,170.47 contribution from Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. The office stays open tonight until 9 and taxes are due tomorrow with increased interest after June 1.
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John M. Donnelly
New Haven
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Election Fraud Cases Delayed To September Term
Deputy Sheriff Warren Allen and George Barnes of Sherman were implicated in election frauds. Their civil criminal superior court cases were continued until the September term before Judge Curtis. Two state policemen testified at the morning session.
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Warren Allen
George Barnes
Sherman
Curtis
Civil Criminal Superior Court
Danbury Trolley Company Files Specifications Hearing Set
The Bridgeport and Danbury Electric Railway Co. seeks Railroad Commissioners approval in Hartford on June 4 at 11 am. They specify 70 lb T rail on standard gauge, 25 ft wooden poles 10 inch dia, 30 hard drawn copper wire, and power plus hand brakes on all long double truck cars. Bridges to bear 100,000 lb live load. route begins at North Main street terminus, proceeds to Trumbull line, then along Newtown turnpike to Trumbull Monroe line.
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Bridgeport and
Danbury Electric Railway Co
Hartford
North Main Street
Connecticut Co
Trumbull Line
Newtown Turnpike
Trumbull-Monroe
Nye bribery case goes to jury in Ohio legislature trial
Columbus May 31 The case of Representative George Nye the first of indicted Ohio legislators on bribery charges is expected to be given to the jury this afternoon.
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United Press
Columbus
George Nye
Ohio
Weather Forecast for Bridgeport May 31 1911
The Weather column predicts thunder storms tonight and tomorrow for Bridgeport Connecticut. Strong winds and unsettled conditions expected with potential brief heavy rain. Residents advised to secure outdoor objects and monitor later updates.
Woolen remnants at big saving
A vast sale of woolen remnants opens Thursday morning with prices one third to one half lower than before. The assortment covers all dress goods, including serges, prunellas, mohairs, and fancy suitings in varied weights and colors. Lengths suit waist to skirt, with substantial savings on old prices.
Double-Service suits offered at bargain price
Fresh from the maker a trusted seller brings Double-Service boys suits at four dollars, down from five. Gray tones popular for this season, in Norfolk jacket or double-breasted styles. Coats lined, trousers unlined for coolness, belt loops, two trousers per set, sizes 6 to 17.
Naushon gingham dress making for 3 50
Naushon gingham dresses offered to measure for 3 50. Six other styles available. Dress includes fabric, findings, measurement, and delivery ready to wear. Indicates durable, pretty colors and patterns comparable to higher priced ginghams.
Wickersham details Sugar Trust payouts and steel counsel
In Washington on May 31 Attorney General Wickersham testified before a House committee about a $26,000 fee received through Strong & Cadwalder linked to Henry W Taft. He said he advised the United States Steel Corporation and that the Sugar Trust case involved restitution rather than heavier penalties. The discussion touched on friar lands sales and the firms’ ties to multiple monopolies as Beall pressed for reasons behind the $2,000,000 restitution settlement.
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United Press
Washington
Sugar Trust
Henry W. Taft
Strong & Cad~walader
Wickersham
House
Department of Justice
United States Steel Corporation
Beall
Dem
Tex
Strong & Cadwalader
American Sugar Refining Company
Taft
Tobacco Trust
John Henry Hammond
Strong and
Cadwalder
Hammond
Surgar Trust
Steel Trust
Strong and Cadwalder
New York Cotton Exchange
Exchange
Treasury Department
New York
Sheriff Hawley Retires After 16 Years at Court House
Sheriff elect William Vollmer announced reappointment of Capt. Henry North as janitor of the county courthouse. Daniel Odell of Fairfield named jail engineer, succeeding Fred Nichols. Sid Hawley departs tomorrow after 16 years. deputies mostly reappointed. Arthur Plumb and others leaving with mixed plans. Nugget offers best 10c cigar.
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William Vollmer
Henry North
North
Vollmer
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Daniel Odell
Fairfield
Odell
Fred Nichols
Sidney E. Hawiey
Court House
William T. Haviland
Superior Court
Trumbull
Sherman
Arthur Plumb
Sid” Hawley
Thomas J. Cunningham
George Heisler
David A. Burr
Charles E. Stagg
Stratford
Selah Blakeman
Shelton
Fred Kemper
Westport
Warren Allen
Arthur E. Plumb
Plumb
Stagg
Blakeman
Kemper
Heisler
Allen
Hawley
Obituary for Anna E Baumann widow of Christian M Baumann
Funeral services for Anna E widow of Christian M Baumann were held at her daughter Caroline E Langhammer's home at 531 Warren Street at 2 30 PM. Rev Richard L Swain of South Congregational church led with Rev Robert Higginbotham assisting. Interment followed at Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Anna E
Christian M. Baumann
Caroline E. Baumann
Henry L. Langhammer
Warren Street
Richard L. Swain
South Congregational Church
Robert Higginbotham
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Weller Safety Razors Offered at 50 Cents
Bridgeport offers a limited stock of Weller double edge safety razors at 50 cents to attract male customers. Each razor, normally $3.50 with a dozen blades, will be sold with a single blade for 50 cents, plus 6-pack blade sets at 50 cents each. These old-style razors are marketed as safe yet closely shaving, a value seen as too low for the quality.
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Bridgeport
Weller
Woman's Relief corps fuels Memorial day parade efforts
The Howland Dry Goods Co reports the Women’s Relief corps of the G. A. R. organized a major Memorial day push. They prepared cemetery flowers and parade decorations, lent 21 silk banners to school marchers, and presented a silk flag to Bridgeport High School through Mrs. A. A. Libbey. Aldermen Paddock, Woos, McFayden, and Near rode in a barouche once used in Lincoln's 1860 Bridgeport welcome. Alderman Farrell injured his thumb entering his carriage but stayed for the parade.
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Women’s Relief Corps
Womens’ Relief Corps
Bridgeport High School
Relief Corps
A. A. Libbey
H. D. Simonds
W. D. Bishop
Lincoln
Bridgeport
Thomas Farrell
Delight for Shavers Twin Safety Razor offer
An ad invites daily shavers to try a Twin Safety Razor package at no cost for 10 days with a money back guarantee. The set includes a nickel plated razor, eight blades and a case, with six extra blades for 15 and a contact at Hamilton's 832 Pharmacy.
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Dad
Bob
Katie
Mamrus Must Keep Ninety Foot Lot
Judge Burpee of the Superior court ruled for the defendant in the Mamrus v McFarland case. Mamrus claimed misrepresentation induced him to buy a Hancock avenue lot 90 feet deep, believing it to be 135 feet. He sought conveyance of the remaining 45 feet but the court dismissed his claim.
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Burpee
Superior Court
Joseph Mamrus
Mary McFarland
Mamrus
Hancock Avenue
Boys' Brigade Marchers Made a Hit Yesterday
The Connecticut division uniformed boys march drew praise in yesterday’s parade led by Major General William Bernhard. Battery E from Trinity Methodist church showed its gun and caissons, with "the baby of the company" Robert Rometsch gaining much notice. Brevet Major A R B Gilbert commanded Companies D I F and K.
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Connecticut
Uniformed Boys’ Brigade
William Bernhard
Robert Rometsch
Trinity Methodist Church
A. RB. Gilbert
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Meat Dept
Hamburg
Ange
Peck
Kellogg’s
John Beck & Son
Main ST
JAS. Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist Stratfield
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Mary L. Baxter
Court of Probate
William M. Baxter
Ohio State Senate
Danbury Trolley Company
Jackson's Book Shop
Main Street
Nye
Howland
Cannon Street
Howlannpd
Naushon
Howland Dry Goods Coo
Department
Sheriff Vollmer
Capt. North
Ae Cal
THE
Howland Dry Goods Co
Jennie
Hamilton
Boys’ Brigade
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