Stillman Suite Bedside Affair Topics Misconduct Claims
Testimony in a diverse suit by James A. Stillman alleges misconduct by Anne L. Stillman with her servant Fred Beauvais at Pocantico Hills estate. Maids and a nurse described adjoining rooms, Kimona attire, a wedding ring not worn, and handwriting and inscribed moccasins linking Beauvais to the Stillman household.
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Pouphakeppsim
Artemis
Anne L. Stillman
Fred Beauvais
James A. Stillman
New York
Stillman
Beauvais
Mrs Stillman
Pocantico Hills
Guy
Margaret McDonoud
Alexander Stillman
Heavy winds damage Suffield tobacco crops
Suffield Connecticut June 16 heavy winds caused between seven and eight thousand dollars in damage to tobacco growers. Several hundred acres of tobacco tents were blown down and sand covered plants. The heaviest losses were on three large plantations in West Suffield where more than 391 acres of tents were torn down.
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Suffield
Conn
West Surfeild
Court finds error in Hawkins case in Connecticut
In New Haven Connecticut on June 16 the Connecticut Supreme Court issued two decisions. Fairfield Counts and Robert Watkins are named in the first ruling regarding the Hawkins case.
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Hawkins
New Haven, Conn
Connecticut Supreme Court
Fairfield
Robert Watkins
Olga Mackay Withdraws Alienation Suit Against Wife
Olga Harting Mackay of New York and San Francisco, formerly of the Ziegfeld chorus, who married Donald Francis Mackay in Newark on May 24, 1915, withdrew her alienation suit against Heatrice Wright Galloway in Fairfield County court. Settlement terms were not public but filed by representatives for both sides. A substantial cash settlement was rumored, with no confirmation from counsel.
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Olga Harting Mackay
New York
San Francisco
Ziegfeld Chorus
Donald Francis Mackay
New Yorksdab
Newark
N. J
Mau Sllivan
Slymen Simon
EL. Iadvear Wolf
Third Criminal Court
Heatrice Wright’ Galloway
Greets Farors
Mackay
Fairfield County Superior Court
Maude
Wwm
L. Tierney
Olga Marting Mackay
Cummings & Lockwood
Beatrice Wright Galloway
Railroad plans to run itneys to meet bus competition
Bridgeport railroad workers report New York New Haven Hartford awarded a contract to a large truck maker to operate motor buses on highways to compete with jitney services. Plans include eliminating shuttle trains and running hourly service between Bridgeport and Danbury and other short routes like Greenwhich Port Chester Stamford and Norwalk areas to cut costs. Local officials could not confirm details from New Haven. Danbury and Bethel traction cases surface as similar moves.
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Bridgeport
New York, New Haven & Hartford KR. R
Fjitney
Shétr Bi
Denbury
Danbury
New Haven
Greenwith
Port Chester
Stamford
Warwalk
J. Massives
Policeman Tierney in Critical Condition After Duel
Police believe the assailant was desperate and attempted to avoid capture after a fierce revolver duel Wednesday night with unidentified gunman. Detective reports indicate three bullets were found lodged in a door at 1340 State Street, suggesting Tierney was shot in the abdomen and is in grave danger at SS Vincent's hospital.
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Thomas A. Tierney
SS Vincent's Hospital
State Street
Tierney
One Big Union Idea Rejected by AFL at Denver
The American Federation of Labor rejected the one big union concept at its forty first convention in Denver. The adopted resolution urged unions to coordinate contracts and avoid aiding craft groups during labor actions, with contracts expiring simultaneously. The session faced disruption when debate over admitting a negro delegation provoked protest and temporary disorder.
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Denver
American Federation of Labor Today
Federation
Committee On Organization
Jin
L. Pauley
West Virginia
State Federation of Labor
South
Samusi Gompera
Stratfordites Fight For Busses To Paradise Green
Stratford residents lobby at a jitney hearing to retain the Bridgeport Paradise Green bus route. Backed by bus operators and selectmen, they argue buses are essential between Idzenert and Paradise Green, with 12 new large buses planned if a license is granted.
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Stradford
Bridgeport
Paradise Green
Aldermmanis Chamber
Ceni
Rcord
Selectmen
Board of Selectmen
Selectemen
Idzenert
Paradise
Groen
Ind
Public Utilities Commission
Lest
General Assemble
T ‘He Bridgenort
Paradise Greenya Corporation
Utilities Commission
Mystery Surrounds Machine Gun Deal In Hartford
Customs seized 495 machine guns and hundreds of spare parts aboard the steamship East Side, believed destined for Ireland. Officials cite war act hold and ongoing investigation as they return arms to Hoboken custody and pursue the ship’s final destination and ownership claims by Frank Williams.
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Cod
Frank Williams
Hoboxen
Ana Thera
Norfolk
Wiliams
City firemen urged to petition governor to retain Connor
In Bridgeport the 12th District Democrats passed resolutions condemning a petition among firemen to urge Governor Lake to veto the single headed tax commission abolition bill. A letter to the Fire Commissioners was drafted outlining the alleged discipline breach and opposing the petition.
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Governor Lake
Connor
12Th District
Democratic Club
Sixth Street
Bridgeport
Fire Commission
Honorable
Board of Fire Commissioners
Oysters and fish industries blame water pollution for losses
Washington June 16. The oyster and fishing industries say they lose billions annually due to water pollution. Secretary Hoover spoke after a conference with state commissions and industry reps from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Officials urged creation of a national water pollution commission and a government plan, with a department report due by next month.
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Hoover
Washington
Eta
Atlantic and Gulf
Commission On
Pureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
Congress
Floover
Mielinghuysen
Bridgeport Man Named Vice Commander of American Legion
Thomas J Curtizan of Bridgeport was appointed vice commander of the American Legion national body after the death of Commander PW Galbraith in a car accident, per James Rooney of the executive committee.
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Bridgeport
American Legion
Thomas J. Curtizan
Bridge Port
James Rooney
Congéon
Ational
PW. Galbraith
House and Senate Fail to Agree on Army Measure
Washington reports both chambers failed to reconcile their naval disarmament differences in the army bill. Senate wanted 25000000 while House insisted on 25000000, opposing the disarmament terms and demanding replacement of the Forter resolution. Conferees paused as they await instructions from their respective houses.
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HOUSE
Senate
Washington
Ther Howse
Althauenhey
Pres'dent
Witt
Beach Ferry Engineer Burned At Stratford Dock
John Smith an engineer of 22 Savinw avenue suffered burns to his wrist arm and forearm while operating a Pleasure Beach ferry boat at Stratford avenue dock. He was treated on site by Br. B J Burns and later sent home after dressing.
Mackenzie May Succeed Stremlay As Prohibition Agent
Danbury Republican vice president P Wright said he was asked two weeks ago about becoming the compromise candidate for Connecticut prohibition enforcement agent. Barry Mackenzie of Bethel is also mentioned. appointment expected in a week or two. Wright chairs Danbury town committee and has long served in local politics. Reduction of trolley fares in Bridgeport accompanies wage cuts as Connecticut company wage talks proceed. referendum vote by Bridgeport trolleymen and other districts pending results from New Haven and Waterbury reports.
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P. Wright
Danbury
Airfield County
Republican Committee
Connnecticut
Barry W. Mackenzie
Bethel
Julius Stremiau
Wright
Repuiblican
Dentury
Fairfield County
Judge Elmore & Banks
F Wairfield
G. CO. PB
Republican Party
James FE. Cuff
Tme
Washington
Wrights
Mackensir
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport Trolleymen’s Union
New Haven
Bridgeport Traction
J. B. Peter
Brigsport
Newayen
Waterbury
Springfield Unemployed Parade Demands Work
In Springfield Massachusetts on June 15 a crowd of unemployed men and women marched to city hall demanding jobs. Mayor Leonard pledged to form a committee with the unemployed group and to boost municipal work while protesters called for tax repeal or relief and to be allowed to work off taxes.
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Springfield
Mass
Leonard
Aiso
Husband's Cafe Raid Leads to Woman's Collapse
Police raid on a saloon at 3H Allen Street caused Mrs. Mondresuski to collapse from stress of the night. She was revived without serious harm. Officer Auger and Murphy arrested Monéresoski, finding two bottles of liquor on the premises. He is held on $200 bail for a liquor-law violation hearing.
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Allen Street
Joseph Mondresuski
Conditions Favorable For Good Oyster Set This Year
Connecticut area oystermen face the spawning season with optimism as conditions seem more favorable than in years past. They work to bed, cultivate, and catch the spawn, hoping it settles and survives amid dangers like starfish, drills, storms, and pollution. The motto Fry, Try Again guides crews as they "dig" each year despite repeated setbacks.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport Fire Chief Linked to Political Petition Circulation
Fire Chief admitted circulating petitions among city employees to urge Gov Lake to retain Arthur Conner. Commissioner Finnegan vows drastic probe into who authorized the petitions and whether department rules were violated. The episode signals a brewing political turmoil in Bridgeport with broad department involvement.
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Bridgeport
M EB. Johnson
Everetes
Lake
Arthur Conmer
J. Z. Finnegan
Finnegan
Sioner
Weather Forecast for South New England and Nearby Areas
Delay and unsettled conditions with cloudy skies Friday and Saturday. Temperature changes expected with low pressure over New England and a disturbance moving from the Caribbean near the coast. Thunderstorms possible at scattered points along the Mississippi region. gradual temperature rise and daylight saving time noted.
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New England
Sylvania
New Jersey
Rocky Mountains
Caribbean
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