Mrs Sulzer to Testify for Husband in Impeachment Trial
Albany Sept 17 The Senate inquiry panel that revealed impeachment charges faces key questions on whether members of the Frawley investigation committee may sit as part of the high court. Governor Sulzer’s defense may probe the propriety of senators serving on the court and whether Mrs Sulzer will testify. If the court upholds proceedings, Mrs Sulzer is expected to be a crucial witness for the defense. Public interest fills the corridors as crowds await admission and gallery access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Frawley Investigation Committee
Sulzer
Bassit
Brown
Senate
High Court
Emerson
Goy Se
Sp Assembly
Board of Managers
Neebie
Ies
Umstatter Protests Dirt Dumping Finds City Uses Dirt on Third Street
Alderman Umstatter exposed illegally dumped dirt and broken stone from Stratford and Connecticut avenues on private property. Mayor admitted loads were moved but said none would be used again, while city plans to use all material for the Third street extension proceed despite his request to improve Deacon street. John McSherry faces repayment for dumped loads on his Newell street property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Umstatter
Common Council
Stratford
Connecticut Avenues
Third Street
Umstatter
John McSherry
Newell Street
Stratford Avenue
Wilson
Deacon Street
Public Works
Courtade
City Hall
McSherry
National Episcopal Convention Opens in New York City
The National Convention of the Episcopal Church in America will convene in New York City on October 9, continuing for nearly two weeks. Attendance includes Hartford clergy and lay leaders, with a projected visitor count of 15,000 to 20,000. A grand united offering service aims to raise about $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Convention OF Episcopal Church
New York City
Epist Church
America
Bridge
John Pierpont Morgan
Episcopal
New York
Mirs. H. L. Saterles
William (. Hamilton
Tts Sesson
Cathedral of
St. John the Gdevine
Hartford
Chauncey B. Brewster
Connecticut
Brimest de# Miel
Trinity Church
Charles A’ Pease
St. John’s Church
James Win
Christchurch
Udge L. P
Sher
Church Club
Citty
William T. Maning
House of Depu
Jezsander Mann
Health Department Probes Unstamped Calf Purchase
Officials open inquiry into a calf bought at Michael Garvey's market 56 Bostwick Avenue without the proper health stamp. Inspector Grace reports the calf appeared sound and purchased from a farmer, with whether the stamp was ignored, forged, or absent still undetermined.
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Es Health Department
Grace
Michael Garvey
Bostwick Avenue
Garvey
Death of Vennuccio Put on De Rosa by Coroner Finding
Coroner John J. Phelan completed an investigation into Antonio Vennuccio’s stabbing death on Pembroke and Hallett streets. The finding states Vennuccio died from stab wounds inflicted by Giovanni De Rosa with criminal intent. Witnesses described the affray, some saw De Rosa with a weapon, others heard Vennuccio cry out. The death is bound for murder in the first degree with De Rosa to plead in city court on Saturday.
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John J. Phelan
Antonio Vennuccio
Green Street
Pembroke and Hallett Street
Vennuccio
Giovanni de Rosa
de Rosa
Michael Mattarazzo
Matarazzo
120000 French Army in Clash Near Castel-Sarasin
President Raymond Poincare witnessed a massive clash as 120000 French troops from the northern blue army led by General Paul Pau and the southern red army under General Nicolas Chomer met in a 20 mile front along the Gimonne valley. The battle followed seven days of preliminary engagements from Montauban to Agen and Auch to TouTiuse as aeroplanes probed positions and troops endured long marches with heavy packs.
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Castel-Sarasin
France
Raymond Poincare
Paul Pau
Nicolas Chomer
Montauban
Agen
Auch
Tou- Tiuse
Gimone
Garonne
Poincare
Eugene Etienne
T. Bentley Mott
United States
Paris
Samuel W. Miller
vU.s. A
Oldest Miller Seeks Wheat Flour Duty Appeal
Washington September 17 Speaker Kwamp Clark introduced to President Wilson William Pollock of Mexico Missouri claimed to be the oldest miller in the United States at age 33. Pollock said he had 69 years in milling and urged a two penny duty on wheat flour. Wilson listened but said he could not intervene while tariff conferees considered the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kwamp Clark
Wilson
William Pollock
Mexico
United States
Pollock
Wes
Churchmen Want Baldwin To Head National Council
Connecticut Congregationalists press Governor Simeon E. Baldwin as a candidate for moderator of the national council to be chosen at the Kansas City triennial. Support cites his legal career and tenure as governor, praising his suitability and calling it a benefit for Connecticut. Local clergy expect a key role for laity in future policy shifts and possible reorganizations of church government.
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Simeon E. Baldwin
Congregational Church
Kansas City
Baldwin
National Council of the Church
Nehemiah Boynton
Brooklyn
Connecticut
The
Congregationalist
Governor Baldwin
National Council
Bridgeport Congregationalists
Fairfeld Hast
Fairfield West
Congregational Churches
South
Black Rock
Fairfield East Association
David N. Camp
Camp
Supreme Court of Errors
Yale University
A O H to Convene in New London 1914
New London reports the state boards of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary A O H meeting there. They chose New London as the convention site for August 1914.
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New London
The
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Ladies Auxiliary
Ex-Gov Folk for State Solicitor
Washington reports former Missouri governor Joseph W Folk has had his candidacy for solicitor of the state department settled by President Wilson. Congressional friends say the nomination will go to the Senate tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Wfolk
State Department
Missouri
Wilson
Senate
Fight to Save Stratford Church From Destruction
Judge imposes injunction to stop the Okenuk tribe No 49 Red Men from tearing down Stratford Neighborhood Church once led by Rev. Co Seymour Bullock. Ownership dispute centers on a deed claimed unsigned by four men. Red Men seized the building but are halted. Damages sought total $500. sheriff deputy served papers.
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Stratford
Co. Seymour Bullock
Joel H. Reed
Okenuk Tribe
No. 49
Independent Order of Red Men
John E. Beardsley
George A. Fairchild
Frederick W. Nettleton
W. I Parrott
Charles D. Johnson
G. A. Cleveland
E. W. Beers
G. A. Porter
Church Society
John M. Donnelly
Fitzroy Sues Connecticut Co Over Damaged Car
Robert Fitzroy, executive of Home Brewing Co and Ninth District Republican leader, sues Connecticut Co for 1500 dollars after his car was struck by a trolley on August 22 at Noble and Boston avenues. He claims the trolley was speeding and reckless, causing $500 damage and depriving him of use of the car for some time.
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Robert Fitzroy
The
Home Brewing Co
Connecticut Co
Fitzroy
Noble Avenue
Boston Avenue
Fitzroy ‘Sayché
Wedded at Sacred Heart Church in early morning ceremony
Miss Katherine Kamff and Mr. John Curry were married at Sacred Heart Church at 6 a m in a ceremony led by Rev. Dr. Moore. The bride, daughter of Mrs Annie Kamff and the late John Kauff, wore a white nose metal gown with pearls and lace. The groom, a newly appointed patrol man, attended by his brother Arthur Curry. After a wedding breakfast, the couple left for New York and Boston and will reside at 567 Main Street.
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Sacred Heart Church
Dr. Moore
Katherine K. Kamff
John P. Curry
Annie Kamff
John Kauff
Smith, Murray & Co
Anna M. Kamff
Arthur Curry
Willimantit
Boston
Mayor Wil son defers decision on Cal lahan reappointment
Mayor Wilson said he will decide within the present month whether to reappoint Edward L Callahan as night watchman at City Hall. Callahan’s term expired September 2 but he continues in duties with full pay. O Conner, a Republican, is day watchman and recently reappointed. No complaints on Callahan’s performance. No candidate names disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Callahan
Wison
Callahan
David F. O'Connor
City Hall
Wilson
Progressive Dennis to Speak to Bull Mooseys Tomorrow Night
L Dennis seeks mayor nomination via Progressive ticket and will address Bull Mooseys at the Progressive club rooms in the Plaza theatre building tomorrow night. The event features James H. Kershaw backing Dennis as the party official candidate.
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Dennis
Bull Mooseys
L. Dennis
James H. Kershaw
Progressive Club
Plaza Theatre
Donovan Criticism of Missing Members Rounds Up Absent Brothers
The House met at noon with a quorum as Representative Donovan of Connecticut delivered a speech. Langly of Kentucky challenged his claim of abstentions while noting Donovan’s own roll calls. Kentucky’s Robert Thomas, newly freed from prior charges, argued Connecticut should see its representative absent. Goulden of New York defended his delegation’s attendance. Donovan accused Goulden of absenteeism, sparking a point of order and a denied request for unanimous consent to continue.
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Donovan
House of Representatives
Representative Donovan
Connecticut
Langly
Kentucky
Wege
Mr. Donovan
Robert ¥. Thomas
J.A. Goulden
New York
Goulden
Board of Aldermen
Goldfogle
Clark
Florida
Mother seeks aid to trace missing daughter in dead of night
Mrs. Marcella Andrews of 638 Broad Street asks police nationwide to locate Mary Edith Andrews a former Warner Brothers factory employee who vanished seven years ago after marrying a singer in New York. The mother believes an accident may have occurred and notes an active life insurance policy. Mary born in Winsted Conn thirty years ago is described as tall brunette with ties to Altman & Company.
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Mary Edith Andrews
Marcella Andrews
Broadstreet
Warner Brothers
New York
Altman & Company
James
Broad Street
Mary
Miss Andrews
Winsted, Conn
Thomas Andrews
Greenman
Anna
Henry Mull
Fifth Avenue
Elizabeth Mull
Newman
Phony Phone Swindle Hits Woman's Drug Store
The Woman's Drug store at 870 Main Street was swindled for about 39.25 in cash and merchandise after a caller pretended to be from a doctor’s office. A messenger delivered goods and change to a man who took them, using a forged instrument. Police seek to trace the suspect.
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Main Street
Citizens
O. K
Wilma M. Robertson
Doctor’s
Phone Girl Hans Reunites as Boy Found Near Parents Home
A report notes a girl named Hans connected to a case decades back when a boy linked to her family’s home was found nearby. The discovery revisits the earlier inquiry and the family’s long awaited resolution.
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Hans
Annual Feast of Police Tomorrow in Bridgeport
Arrangements for Bridgeport police annual picnic and sheep roast at Courtland Club are nearly complete for tomorrow afternoon. Chowder and sandwiches start at 1 PM and the feast at 4 PM under Mark Nawel. Mayor Wilson and city officials will attend. Chief Brennan of Stamford may join if duties allow.
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Bridgeport
Courtland Club
Mark Nawel
Wilson
Police Commission
Council
Brennan
Stamfford
Death by own action of school inspector near Ascheffenbure
In Ascheffenbure Germany on September 17 a school inspector named Heim in Monechsberg near here killed himself. He was a regular correspondent of Johannes Schmidt a self confessed New York murderer and villagers deemed him insane. Authorities fear Schmidt may be linked to a tele murder case.
South Norwalk Man Cuts His Throat
South Norwalk Sept 17 Henry Ireland of 194 South Main Street attempted death by his own action by cutting his throat in a delirium caused by a severe illness. His condition is serious and death is expected hourly at the hospital.
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South Norwalk
Henry Ireland
South Main Street
Mayor Grants Orphan Permission to Wed
Mary Conroy a 19 year old orphan living with her grandmother sought mayor Wilsons consent to marry David Howe 25 an employee of the Crawford laundry. The mayor acted as guardian granting permission but no marriage license had been issued by press hour today.
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Mary Conroy
Wilson
David Howe
Crawford Faundry
Mooney to report delay to State Board on fire escapes
Chief Mooney criticized the Hoard of Education for not complying with his orders to install fire escapes in public schools. After inspecting West End and East Side schools he found no progress and said he will report conditions to the State Board of Education to decide the next step. He asserted sixty days have elapsed with no justification for delay.
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Mooney
West
Eim
East Side
Aod
State Board of Education
Unlighted street lamps spark widespread complaints
Acting Superintendent Nicolai notes citizens blame poor street light service in East End. Lights on Grant Street, MIU Hill Avenue, Bernum Avenue East End, and several off Stratford Avenue including Bunnell Newfield Union Hollieter have been out for days. Mayor Wilson says American Street Lighting Company will send HB. Newbold or David M. Newbold to Bridgeport next week to fix the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EB. Nicolai
East End
Grant Street
Miu Hil Avenue
Bernum Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Bunnell Street
Newfield Avenue
Union Avenue
Hollieter Avenue
Wilson
Baltimore
Newbold
Tampa
Fla
David M. Newbold
Bridgeport
Macdonald resigns from supply board in Ottawa change
Albert Be. Macdonald resigns as member of the board of contract and supply. Mayor Wilson accepts. Norman Leeds appointed to fill his seat. William E. Seeley named to both boards after the death of George W. Jackman. Seeley had been selected as Jackman’s successor on the board of apportionment. Macdonald cites being too busy for proper board work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert BE. Macdonald
Board of Contract and Supply
Wilson
Norman Leeds
William E. Seeley
George W. Jackman
Seeley
Jackman
Macdonald
Italian General Torelli Killed with 33 Soldiers in Libyan Battle
In Bengazi on September 17, General Torelli the Italian commander and 33 officers and soldiers were killed and 73 wounded in a clash with Arab tribesmen. Italian forces had pressed against fortified positions in the Techniz Valley where Arabs, aided by rugged terrain, offered stubborn resistance before being forced to retreat.
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Bengazi
Tripoli
Torelli
Techniz
President Wilson delays Boston customs post due to illness
Washington reports sickness in Representative Murray of Massachusetts delays action on appointing Boston customs collector. Edmund Billings is among top choices. Frank J. Donahue and Thomas F. Dwyer urged a presidential speech during the gubernatorial campaign. Hastings-on-Hudson police arrest Frank Porsche sought for non-support. Detective George Simons to escort him.
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Washington
Representative Murray
Massachusetts
Wilson
Boston
Murray
Edmund Billings
Frank J. Donahue
Thomas F. Dwyer
Democratic State Committee of
Policw
Hastings-on-Hudson
Frank Porsche
George Simons
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State Board
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