Lost Ships on Lake Huron Report Fatal Gale Toll
Port Huron reports confirm the steamer John A McGean has sunk with 23 crew aboard. fog limits identification while bodies wash ashore from Goderich to Point Edward. Lifebelts and wreckage indicate Regina, Charles 3. Price, Wexford and James Carruthers may also lie submerged.
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Port Huron
Lake Huron
John A McGean
Hutchinson Steam-hip Company
Cleveland
John A. McGean
R. Ney
Goderich
Ont
McGean
St Claire
Point Edward
Regina
Charles
Price
Wexford
James Carruthers
Fim
Hunter
Worcester Trial Convicts Strike Leader Coldwell
A verdict of guilty was returned today in Worcester Massachusetts against Joseph M. Coldwell, a strike leader at the Draper Company in last spring’s trouble. He is charged with assault on Jules Haram, an employee, with the government contending he incited the attack. Sentencing will be by Judge Raymond after hearing the evidence.
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Worcester
Mars
Superior Criminal Court
Joseph M. Coldwell
Isbor
Draper Company
Plent
Ratigan
Raymond
New Haven Railroad Vouchers Questioned by Public Service Commission
Boston report notes added expenses in an inquiry into a 757.25 hotel bill paid to the Belmont hotel on April 3 1913. Directors held six meetings at the hotel with luncheons and dinners totaling dozens of items and a list of thirteen attorneys and other charges. The commission examines the reason for these costs and the hotel bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New Haven Railroad
Public Service Commission
Belmont
New Haven
Road
Painter Hurt in Fall From Ladder at Devon Station
Thomas OBrien of 151 Lee Avenue, a painter for Lobon & Gifford in ironwork for the New Haven road electrification, fell from a ladder at Devon Station near Navg Junction just before noon. He suffered a lacerated scalp and possible internal injuries and was taken to St Vincent's hospital after a train arrival to Bridgeport was delayed.
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Thomas Obrien
Lee Avenue
Lobeon & Gifford
New Haven Road
St. Vincent's Hospital
Devon
Navg Junction
Bridgeport
O'Clock
O'Brien
Black Hand Threat Involving Morano Juror
Mrs. Richard Egan of Newtown reports a Bridgeport postmarked Black Hand letter threatening her husband over the Morano jury that sentenced Nicola Biafore killer to life. Police liaise with Deputy Sheriff A D Blakeman and Captain George H Arnold as inquiries proceed. Authorities keep details secret to prevent retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Morano
Nicola Biafore
Richard Egan
Newtown
Bridgeport
Morano
Hazel
A. D. Blakeman
George H. Arnold
Sherif Blakeman
Detective Bureau
Despondent mother survives multiple suicide attempts after deaths of two children
Mrs. Kate Fitzgibbons, 37, of 584 Howard Avenue, made three death by own action attempts yesterday. Gas from a bedroom door, a fall from a second story window, and a cut with a knife were thwarted by quick intervention. Investigators and police were alerted, and she was taken to Lakeview for observation. her despondency followed the deaths of two children, one in April and one in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Fitzgibbons
Howard Avenue
Alexander F. Morrissey
Department of Charities
Lakeview
William
Garry P. Sanger
Third Precinct
Fred R. Johnson
Morrissey
Police Plan Crusade On Rooming Houses In City
Police will investigate alleged immoral conditions in rooming houses and several hotels with a clean up promised after findings. Superintendent Eugene Birmingham confirmed the plan and said action will follow the investigation begun at once amid rumors of disorderly conduct in certain districts.
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Eugene Birmingham
Rector's Wife Enters Catholic Church Retreat
In New York a stir rose in Episcopalian circles as Rev John F Milbank’s wife began a retreat toward joining the Roman Catholic church. Mrs Milbank attended a mission for non Catholics in Freehold New Jersey where her husband pastors St Peter's Episcopal church. The rector accompanied her to New York for the retreat.
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New York
John F. Milbank
Warner Biggest Contributor to Campaign Fund
DeVer H Warner again led as the top donor to the town campaign fund despite hints of retirement. He contributed 2810 of the 7818 dollars raised by Republicans, with Democrats collecting 2205 dollars. The report shows 264 contributors, total expenditures near 7818, leaving 119.33 in treasury, plus detailed spending on printing, clerk hire, advertising, halls, parades, and postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVer H. Warner
Warner
Liam EB. Seeley
Seeley
Republican Town Committee
Mr. Warner
Walter Anderson
A. B. Beers
N. W. Bishop
W.C. Bryant
W. E. Burnham
A-H. Canfield
Howard Clark
A. L. DeLaney
H. H. DeLoss
Dennis Kelly
W. A. Lewis
William Lounsbury
M. W. Manwaring
Wilson Marshall
H. R. Parrott
J. 5
S. Pullman
Joseph Schultz
W. E. Seeley
F. R. Silliman
H. R. Walker
C. B. Wilson
Wreck in Alabama Kills Twenty and Injures Two Hundred Fifty
Montgomery Ala Nov 18 Twenty persons were killed outright and 250 injured when Central of Georgia Passenger Train No 18 fell through a trestle four miles east of Clayton Alabama The disaster severely damaged a suit by Edward F Magner and others of South Norwalk against the Connecticut Co seeking damages for a wagon and horse losses in a trolley collision The case was before Judge Scott and a jury in the common pleas court with plaintiffs in the liquor business alleging trolley crew fault The trial was ongoing at press time.
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Montgomery
Ala
Central of Georgia
Clayton
Edward F. Magner
South Norwalk
Connecticut Co
Scott
Common Pleas
Hollins & Co Bankers Fail With 5 Million Losses
New York reports the suspension of H B Hollins and Company a long established bank and brokerage due to withdrawal of large deposits and unmarketable securities. Liabilities reach 5 000 000 against assets around 50 000 restated as working capital collapse. Receiver A Leo Everett bonded at 75000. Firm founded 1890 with ties to Morgan Vanderbilt circle and Mexico holdings.
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New York
H. B. Hollins & Company
Stock Exchange
Financial
Mexico
Harry B. Hollis
J. P. Morgan
William Vanderbilt
United States District Court
A. Leo Everett
H. B. Hollis & Company
Harry B. Hollins
Bernard J. Burke
Britton N. Busch
Rafael R. Gavin
Busch
Berlin
Hollins
Fifth Avenue
Man Arrested for Cruelty to Cow in Connecticut
John Rapesk of 346 Grand Street was arrested this noon on a cruelty to animals charge after beating a cow with an iron chain. Agents Howell and F. H. Downs of the Connecticut Humane Society made the arrest on a warrant.
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John Rapesk
Grand Street
Howell
F. H. Downs
Connecticut Humane Society
Obituary notices from Bridgeport mass in North End
Rose Rona widow of John Ludford longtime North End resident dies at 235 Island Brook Avenue. she was a devout parishioner of St Patrick and active in church building. Survived by two sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements held for John Soules and John Ennis with masses at St Michael's and St Patrick's. interments at St Michael's cemetery. Ida Eleanor infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Vanstone dies at home. Charles H Bidewell dies at St Vincent's hospital after apoplectic shock. 47. Julia A McEwen widow of Nathan B McEwen dies at Stratford Avenue home. survived by two sisters. Edward Kelley East Bridgeport dies at St Vincent's. 45. survived by sister Elizabeth and brother James.
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Rose Rona
John Ludford
North End
Island Brook Avenue
Luéfo
Bridgeport
John
William
William Atkins
Henry Jennings
Hartford
John Soules
Alice Street
Edward P. Curran
St. Patrick's Church
Frederick Beardsley
Thomas Burns
Martin Kelly
Chas. Fitzgerald
St. Michael's Cemetery
John Ennis
Edward McGovern
John and
Thomas McGovern
James Glennon
James Toomey
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Father McGivney
Ida Eleanor
Percy E. Vanstone
Union Avenue
Charles H. Bidewell
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fairfield Avenue
Frances Bidewell
Julia A. McEwen
Nathan B. McEwen
Stratford Avenue
Edward Kelley
East Bridgeport
Gaynor & Mitchell Mfg.Co
Elizabeth Kelley
James Kelley
New London
Love Letters From 25 Years Ago Shape Divorce Trial
In a Norwalk divorce suit, Warren E. Smith alleges his wife Isabella Roberts Smith wrote letters to cousin Edward Eagleton two decades earlier. Read in court are phrases like my own true love and you dear sweet kid describing secret meetings and moonlit rides. A second affair with neighbor Hiverett Little is recounted, including an island bungalow incident. Mrs. Smith, now in New Orleans, counters with a cross complaint about her husband’s conduct with a housekeeper. Trial resumes next week.
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Isabella. Roberts Smith
Kid
Warren E. Smith
Norwalk
Isabella Roberts Smith
Smith
Edward Eagleton
Eddie
Snall
Eagleton
Grace Alger
Smiths
Isabella Roberts
Howarth's Pal Testifies In arson Case At Willimantic
Willimantic Conn November 13 The state called Lindley H Caine a 21 year old law student and former Howarth ally as witness He testified Howarth claimed responsibility for fires boasted of a "good job" and noted five cars Howarth owned two burned at the Nam fair grounds One car bought for 750 insured 800 another bought with cash and note for 850 insured 1400
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howarth
Caine
Putnam Fair Grounds
Sullivan Improves After Nervous Attack at Home
Francis J. Sullivan, a letter carrier at the main office, is reported slightly improved after a serious nervous attack at his home 193 West Avenue. Miss Julia Houlihan, injured by a fall at her home, is much improved at St Vincent's Hospital with a scalp laceration but no fracture. An ambulance crew was sent to 200 Fairfield Avenue for a suspected fatal hemorrhage, found there was no need for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Sullivan
Ietter
West Avenue
Julia Houlihan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fairfield Avenue
Body Of Man Found In Harbor May Be T Flynn
The unknown man, about 45, found in the harbor near the Stake Boat, is at Cullinan Mullins morgue awaiting ID. He carried a pledge card to T Flynn and a hospital envelope, and bears resemblance to Timothy Flynn, a former Meigs building janitor. Authorities, including Father Picker and Dr Finnegan, investigate to confirm identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Burr
Highland Avenue
Cullinan & Mullins
T. J. Picker
St. Patrick's Church
T. Flynn
J. H. Finnegan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Father Picker
Dr. Finnegan
Finnegan
Farr
John H. Regan
Martin Griffin
M. Garlick
Timothy Flynn
Meigs
Action on Woman Suffrage Delayed by Episcopalians
New York Nov. 13 Action on the proposal to give women the vote in church government was postponed today for one year by the Protestant Episcopal convention of the diocese of New York. A five cleric commission will study the question and report next year with a recommendation for or against woman suffrage in church matters.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Convention
Diocese of
John H. Lawrence Dies in Calgary
News from Calgary reports the death of John H. Lawrence formerly with Gaynor and Lawrence in Bridgeport. He left for the north several months ago, about 30 years old, unmarried with no American relatives. He was buried in Calgary per telegram to friends in Bridgeport.
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Calgary
John H. Lawrence
Gay Nor & Lawrence
Lawrence
Bridgeport
North
America
Republicans Plan Toy Fest As King Returns
The Republican committee schedules a mid December joy feast and ratification meeting when John T. King and William E. Seeley arrive from Europe. City clerk Alex H. Robinson announced the plan and named Frank Ballard as chairman with district delegates Howard F. Smith Wm Chew James Glennon and Charles Blackman on the dinner committee. The pair were honored with a farewell dinner at the Algonquin club by the Republican town committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. King
William E. Seeley
Europe
Alex H. Robinson
Frank Ballard
A. M. Comley
Howard F. Smith
Wm. Chew
James Glennon
Charles Blackman
Messrs
King and
Seeley
Algonquin Club
Republican Town Committee
Carranza Rejects U S Mediation in Mexico Crisis
Nogales Sonora November 13 General Carranza head of Mexican Constitutionalists refuses mediation by the United States or any foreign power. He insists on free imports and ammunition from the U S and rejects American mediation as planned. Washington reports a policy shift with no statement issued. John Lind acts for the administration in Mexican negotiations while William Bayard Hale handles the constitutionalist talks. An official call to Mexican Senators and deputies to meet on Saturday November 14 has been issued. Lind demands dissolution of the present congress, which he says is not legally elected.
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Nogales
Sonora
Carranza
United States
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Mexico City
Huerta
Americas
John Lind
Wiliam Bayard Hales
Lind Ty
Keen
Muerte
German Legation Warns Germans to Flee Mexican Cities
Berlin reports the German legation in Mexico warns Germans in Torreon and Durango to depart due to expected hostilities. The Mexican diplomatic representative has arranged financial and other support to aid departures. Only four of many residents had left Torreon, prompting consideration of moving inland to safer towns for greater safety.
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Berlin
Mexico
Tor- Teon
Durango
Torreon
Comes
Japan and U S in accord on Mexico dispatch
Tokio reports the Japanese government will send the armored cruiser Izumo to Mexican waters to protect Japanese subjects in the region. Baron Makino invited American ambassador George W Guthrie to a conference to discuss the Mexico situation, signaling growing U S Japan accord. Massano Hanthara, former secretary at Washington, will accompany the Izumo’s mission aboard the warship to safeguard Japanese interests.
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Tokio
Lokenet
Baron Makino
George W Guthrie
Japan
United
Mexico
Massano Hanthara
Washington
Atemice
Saciee Minechero Adachi
Erdiamr Tes
Ciptsin Kolehiro Moriyama
Carranza seeks U S permit to import munitions
Nogales Sonora Nov 11 General Venustiano Carranza leader of the constitutionalists awaiting Washington’s reply to a proposition presented by Hale. The offer would allow the United States to open the door for Carranza to import arms if he can guarantee order and establish a representative government within a reasonable time. No statement from Carranza or Villa is given regarding conference results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Sonora
Wilson
William Barest Hale
Venustiano Carrene
Huerta
Toler
Washington
United States
Carranza
Helen
Yertender
Fall of Tuxpam Flashed by Wireless
A wireless radiogram from the U S battleship Louisiana at Tuxpam predicts the capture of the Mexican city by rebels led by General Candido Aguilar. The message notes Mexican troops wavering and mentions American refugees, including the U S consul's daughter, seeking safety with the Louisiana guards.
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Wireless
Portsmouth
N. HH
Twmor
Eral Candido Aguilar
Louleiana
Tuxporm
Wahandr
Warren
United States
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Wewtown
Woman's Auxiliary
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Bowen
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Hollins & CO
Bankers
Democratic Fund
M. A. Kenny
Democratic Party
John J. Broderick
Democratic Committee
F. C. Mullins
Carl Rising
William Thomas
Joseph Waters
T. J. Murphy
P. W. Wren
F. W. Hall
Denis Mulvihill
John J. McNamara
Henry A. Bishop
Dennis F. Keller
Owen J. Keenan
N. C. Herz
James J. Conlin
M. J. Lee
S. Leewith
William Lieberum
EB. H. Dillon
D. F. Read
J. A. McGuinness
James Clampett
MH. Ford
W. W. Bent
William Clifford
E. T. Buckingham
George McCue
T. O. Leary
D. Walker
D. Haggerty
J. A. Hurley
MR. Sullivan
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