State Democrats hail strong ticket from Hartford convention
Bridgeport Democrats praise the state ticket as strong and united, predicting victory with a balanced slate. Local leaders and voters denote high caliber nominees, including Gov Baldwin, and express confidence in election success across the party.
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Hartford
William T. Mullins
Thomas M.culliman
Bernded’ Keating
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Coffimon “Counes
Demorete
Dennis B. O'Neill
Henry Atwater
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Robert Weber
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John J. Phelan
George W. Osborne
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Thomas McHugh
Acgerman Clancy
Sente Ees Anole
Donovan’s renomination planned at Democratic convention
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 the fourth Congressional Democratic convention will renominate Jeremiah Donovan, who has represented the district for two years. Hon Lynn W Wilson will deliver the nominating speech, with R G DeForest seconding. Delegates will hear speeches from district leaders, and the gathering adjourns to the Stratfield for dinner with invited figures including Homer S Cummings and Frank H Merrill.
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Lynn W. Wilson
Donovan
R G. DeForest
M. T. Cuff
Danbury
Congressional Committee
Stratfield
Homer Ss. Cummings
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Frank H. Merrill
Norwalk
Thomas Brophy laid to rest in city funeral
The funeral of Thomas Brophy, longtime city figure in business politics and fraternal life, was held at his 100 Atlantic Street home and Sacred Heart church. Many friends and officials attended, with Elks, I.O.O.F, and other groups sending grave delegations.
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Matthew Judge
Charles Ogren Lang
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St. Michael's Cemetery
Thomas J. Meeungs
John H. Heavey
Matthew J. Lynders
John J. O'Connell
Frank J. Digney
Walter J. Anderson
Bridgeport Lodge
Loren L. Delpridge
Court Berkshire
Ida Lodge
Bridgeport Area
Alpha Circle
Brotherhood of América
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Battle of St Quentin Signals Grim Naval Losses Rumors
Reports from the St Quentin vicinity indicate a fierce Allied effort against the German right wing as British casualties rise with 1,200 believed lost in a submarine clash. German losses reach 63,467, with authorities noting a guarded dispatch and ongoing Western Front claims.
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Rome
Maria Theresa
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Sebenco
Dalmatia
British Air Raid on Bickendorf Zep Camp Reported
Antwerp reports a squadron of five English aviators attacked the German aviation camp at Bickendorf near Cologne. The pilots allegedly dropped bombs from 1500 feet, setting hangars on fire. Four returned. the fifth landed in Belgium after engine trouble. A Dutch report adds only two bombs fell and minor window damage.
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Montenegrins aim long range guns atop Lovechen peak
News from Cettinje reports Montenegrins expect to place long range cannon on Mount Lovechen within the week to shell Cattaro and hinder Austrian ships aiding a possible Ebcioceeeacts fleet action. Other dispatches note a trawler sunk in the North Sea with heavy loss and Allied advances on both Western and Eastern fronts.
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Cettinje
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Cattaro
Licenses Suspended by Secy Phillips
Secretary of State Albert Phillips announced suspensions of auto licenses for multiple individuals including John Campbell Middletown John Bryan Lebanon George W Norton Waterbury Frank Bauser Waterbury Thomas H Johnson Stamford Jacob Gordon Norwich Joseph I West Washington Depot Timperico Neil ew Britain all for an indefinite period. Joseph Dubrovich Meriden license revoked.
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Albert Phillips
John Campbell
Middletown
John Bryan
Lebanon
George W. Norton
Charles E Rector Dies in New York
Charles E Rector proprietor of a well known New York restaurant bearing his name died of heart disease today at his home near Long Branch He was born in 1844 In Paris a naturalization dispute delays Italians from U S citizenship for military service Ambassador Page in Italy advocates on their behalf Also over 1000 delegates attend the Atlantic Deeper Waterways association annual convention opening in New York.
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Charles E. Rector
Long Branch
Paris
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Thomas Nelson Page
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Parents Charged With Cruelty in Beating Baby Daughter
Mystic reports Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Holly about 19 years old arrested on cruelty charge for beating their baby daughter. The child is bruised and has been taken in by Selectman J. A. McDonald. Hearing set in Groton town court.
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North Haven Mills Burn In Three-Story Factory
The Pine Brook Mills in North Haven owned by Frederick L. Leighston was completely burned. Loss estimated around $10,000 for a three story frame building housing a saw mill and a cider mill. The fire crossed a creek after starting in lumber land and was fought by fire wardens. Also, James Brooks who was found unconscious at Seaside Park on August 19 died this morning at Bridgeport hospital. Medical Examiner Garlick ruled death due to excessive alcohol use.
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Frederick L. Leighston
James Brooks
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Bridgeport Hospital
Garlick
German Submarine Sinks Three British Cruisers
Berlin reports from the German admiralty claim a single German submarine destroyed three British armored cruisers in the North Sea. The vessels Aboutkir Hogue and Cressy, each about 12 000 tons, are named as the sunk ships with details pending.
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Landwehr
Violent Attacks on Aisne Repulsed Paris Reports
Paris dispatch reports German assaults on the Aisne front repulsed with no change to the northern Oise and Aisne sector. It notes a major battle from the Aisne to the Meuse with reinforcements arriving and continued efforts to dislodge Allied forces from the Meuse defenses.
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Fi London's Wife Cuts Him From Will On Day Of Death
Florence Fi London died in her Capital Avenue home on September 10 1914 the day of her death. Her will cuts her husband Searby Fi London from any share and leaves him only 100 plus debts owed. The rest goes to her parents Lizzie M Ballou and Robert B Ballou. Hubert B Ballou named executor. The estate valued around 4000 includes the Capital Avenue house. Goroner Phelan investigates the death while court hearings into Andrew Portino’s fatal auto crash proceed.
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Lizzie M. Ballou
Robert B. Ballou
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Hubert B. Ballou
William H. Calhoun
Samuel C. Shaw
Grace W. Clarke
Capital Avenue
Witnesses say David admitted shooting ally in trial
Statements from two witnesses claim the accused told jurors she shot Joseph Ally after a dispute over money. Thornton Hopkins testified David said he would shoot if struck with a cleaver, and police recount details of the arrest and admission. The jury panel is listed, with testimony continuing at press time.
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Criminal Superior Court
Solomon David
Danbury
Bennett
Thornton Hopkins
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Hopkins
George E. Young
James Joseph
Joseph Williams
C. P. Northrop
Newtown
Charles W. P. Knapp
Wilton
Benjamin Spine
Huntington
Andrew Walker
Fairfield
F. H. Wells
W. J. Humphries
Ridgefield
E. Mills Tomlinson
Stratford
Denny S. Hull
Norwalk
A. S. O'Brien
Bridgeport
Louis B
Austrian Cruisers Damaged Reported in Rome
A Rome despatch says travelers arriving from Sebeneco in Dalmatia report Austrian cruisers Maria Theresa and Straun have put into the capital for repairs or shelter after sustaining damage. The report reflects cautious official confirmation and notes the ongoing tension in the region.
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Rome
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Maria Theresa
Straun
Decisive phase looms in battle of the Aisne reported
London dispatch relays Times correspondent account of heavy fighting near Amiens signaling a turning point in the battle of the Aisne. Germans evacuate Amiens, protect lines to Mons, and move troops toward Montdidier as rail and road routes become critical for supply and evacuation.
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Nine Miles of Dead in Trenches on Border Front
London report via Daily Mail correspondent describes German right flank attack between Peronne and St Quentin. French troops stormed and drove Germans from trenches, suffering heavy losses but advancing to St Quentin and beyond, with ongoing French pursuit and potential renewed attempts to retake Peronne. Also notes bankruptcy filing by Frederick C. Buckley in Hartford and a Reuters dispatch about railways to Premeyer in Austro-German military context.
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