State rests case in Gilligan trial in Middletown
In Middletown on June 18 the state rested its case against Amy Archer Gilligan for the murder of Franklin R. Andrews, an elderly resident at her Windsor home. Witnesses cited arsenic in Andrews and organs examined by Victor Vaughn, a University of Michigan medicine official, and Dr. Arthur J. Wolff described the autopsy findings.
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Middletown
Amy
Archer Gilligan
Franklin R. Andrews
Windsor
Andrews
Victor C. Vaughn
Medical School
University of Michigan
Thomas Fl Egan
Connecticut State Police
Arthur J. Wolff
Tartford
Ernest A. Welles
Hartford
German Gesture Sparks Outbreak Against Peace Delegation
June 18 dispatch reports a demonstration against the German peace delegation in Versailles area sparked by a disputed gesture by a German typist. Stones and bricks hit two Germans as their cars passed Chesnay Roquencourt and Bailly. two French chauffeurs injured. Count Von Brockdorff-Rantau avoided the crowd by taking a different route to Noisy-le-Roi station. The protest, centered at Versailles, included hooting and jeering with possible Paris involvement. Authorities promise apologies to Dr. Haniel Von Haidihausen. premier Clemenceau criticizes police for withdrawing guards near Versailles. Dudaille, Seine-et-Oise prefect, replaced by Vidal, chief of police.
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Pargs
Petit Parisien
Chesnay
Roquencourt
Bailly
Noisy-le-Roi
Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantaan
Petit- Parisien
Paris
Depart of
Army Transport Rescues Pessoa From Disabled Cruiser
President Elect Pessoa of Brazil and party were transferred at sea from the French cruiser Jeanne D Arc to the American army transport Imperator after engine failure. The transfer occurred 4,200 miles at sea and the Imperator was to reach New York the next morning. The Mongolia towed the disabled cruiser toward the Azores, and Pessoa sent a wireless message thanking President Wilson for American hospitality extending across the ocean.
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Washington
Pessoa
Brazil
United States
Portugal
Jeanne D’arc
Imperator
Navy Department
New York
Brest
Mongolia
France
Azores
Wilson
Paris
Bonded man charged with beating wife in city court
Michael Chernisky, held on 1000 bond for burglary at Lyford Bros. on Teast Main, faced Judge Bartlett charged with beating his wife and family friend Mrs. Ethel Dreke. Court imposed a $25 fine plus costs. Odd note about grape juice and soda suggesting a rumored remedy.
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Jie
Lyford Bros
Teast Main Street
Michael Chernisky
Bishop Avenue
Bartlett
Ethel Dreke
Public to Sing 50 000 Voices July Fourth Parade Plans
A city wide effort seeks 50 000 people to sing in public spaces on July Fourth. Song sheets will guide the chorus of volunteers led by Alvin C. Brewl with events at Seaside and Beardsley parks. Churches will host memorial services during Recognition Week and various clubs plan fetes and carnivals. Fireworks, decorations, and theater house cooperation are arranged to honor veterans.
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Firance
Alvin C. Brewl
Hey
Beardsley
Airlée
H. Almon Chaffee
A. E. Bavery
Clubs and Lodges
W . Caldwell
Seaside Park
George Mames
Pekin Stripe Garment Described in Detail
A detailed description highlights a Pekin stripe fabric item in black gray and navy, noting plain or unattractive options, well proportioned construction, excellent making, and fine detailing across all elements.
Voiles in beauteous plenty at local store
Women in Bridgeport flock to buy voile fabrics as yards vanish from shelves. Shoppers praise rich dark tones, light patterns, and bold designs with many color options. The popular sale features fabrics priced at 39¢ to 59¢ and strands toward high quantities on the Main floor rear.
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Bridgeport
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