Police Fails to Find Body in Lake After Slaying
State police and Bridgeport experts search Umpawang lake for 72 year old George W Holtz found dead after his shack burned. Coroner investigates ruins for signs of cremation but no body is located, dragging continues as officers pursue leads.
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Topstone Station
Mass
Uumpawang Lake
Bridgeport
George W Holtz
Cays
Umpawang
Pelle
David Goldstein
Smoke fills subway car as fire forces hundreds to evacuate
In New York on May 7 a short circuit started a fire in the First Side subway at 6th and Lexington. About fifty passengers were overcome by smoke. five were seriously ill and hospitalized. Other riders escaped as windows were smashed and emergency exits used.
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York
Interborough
Sithee
Bridgeport Baseball Club Not for Sale Says Lane
Bridgeport baseball club will not be sold this season declares President Clark P. Lane. He cites loyal local support and rising attendance as evidence the franchise should remain in Bridgeport. Lane predicts the team may lead the league as the season progresses with crowds surpassing 3,800 at recent games.
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Bridgeport Baseball Club
Lane
Clark P. Lane
Bridgeport
Wie Latrel
Sellary Kelly
Women attacked by brigands on Peking express raid
Reported from Peking that about 20 foreigners including Americans, a prominent publisher, and two US officers were seized by Chinese brigands after Sunday’s raid on the Suchow Kiangsu line. One English passenger, Rothman, was killed, and many passengers were beaten or spat upon as they were driven away. Miss Aldrich, sister-in-law of J. Rockfeller Jr., was later reported safe.
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Lucy Aldrich
Robert Scripps
Peking
Associated Press
Peking Express
Suchow
Kiangsu
Rothman
Miss Aldrich
Miss Car & Aldrich
Joe Rockfeller, Jr
New York
Aves
Aileen
Taayd Tlehhras
Poca Itello
Idann
Dandita Butlet
Sivery
Roihman
Delinquent Tax Payers List Exceeds Forty Thousand Names
Edward A. Torey announced 42,000 personal taxpayers will be compiled into a delinquent list. Prosecuting attorney to receive full list by Monday with steps to collect overdue poll taxes. City faces over 75,000 dollars still due and notices may incur additional costs per delinquent.
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Edward A. Drew
Shannon
Vax
Edward A. Torey
Yeslording
Jrigalas
Uarig
Tae Rallesans
Little Theatre League Play Opens in Gotham Bayes Theatre
A four one act play tournament begins at the Bayes Theatre in New York with companies from New York and nearby areas. The event runs nightly through Saturday with a matinee that day, selecting three ductions for judging and awards. David Belasco will present a trophy to the best act.
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New York
Bayes Theatre
David Belasco
Little Theater League of
Bridgepott
Sara Sherman Pryor
Wayside Players of
Scarsdale
Trysting Place
Booth
Criminal Court Opens This Afternoon In City
The Superior Criminal court will open this afternoon with Jide Frank D. Tadnes presiding. A Mary Docker case including murder charges is continued from prior terms and set for presentation. State Attorney Hamner will answer to the cases at the scene of the alleged plot to obtain and dispose of automobiles. Ah Wah Harel Goldy are out on beds.
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Superion Criminal Court
Jide
Frank D. Tadnes
St'r
Hanmer
Auramings Wilh
Ball
Nathen Finldy
George Eger
Abe Seuerstrin
Trainman from BLM City killed near Providence
A trainman from BLM City was killed near Providence amid ongoing investigation. Witnesses described the scene as investigators reviewed evidence and spoke with local officials about the freight yard incident.
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BLM City
Providence
Relations With China Endangered War Department Prepared To Act
The United States faces a diplomatic and security crisis as Chinese bandits in Shantung seize an express train and captivate hostages including 19 Americans. Washington views the incident as threatening friendly ties with China and possibly drawing in other nations. Secretary Shaw and the State Department discuss options, including military action in concert with Beijing if Chinese authorities cannot curb the bandits. The War Department signals readiness to back any approved plan under the 1907 international military accord maintaining open links between Peking and the sea.
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Washington
Associated Press
Shantung Province
China
Peking
Earl ‘Elase
Prn
Hughes
War Department
Wis
Council of Ministers
State Department
Linder
Ching
Nentsin
Army motor launch Osth missing after gale off Key West
In Key West Wisconsin on May 7 the sixty two foot Army motor launch Osth with crew aboard was last seen in a high seas gale at lat 6 53 long 0 40. A search by coast guard cutters Saukadiel and opsack was being organized as the General Frank M Coxe arrived. The Coxe commanded by Captain OF White had left New Orleans for Panama.
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Key West
Wis
Osth
United States
Saukadielopsack
Frank M. Coxe
United States Army
BL White
Park Commission selects Wheeler as new member
Daniel Fairchild Wheeler, president of the Bridgeport Land and Tie company and former Chamber of Commerce leader, was chosen unanimously to fill the late Judge Beardsley’s seat on the Park Commission. Wheeler and his mother recently donated 109 acres of adjoining land to the city. The board plans a regular meeting tonight at Seaside Cottage to resume business. Wheeler has long been active in local civic life and holds roles with the Bridgeport Trust Company and other organizations.
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Daniel Fairchild Wheeler
Pridgeport Land and Tie Company
Chamber of Commerce
Antoinette Pairchild Wheeler
Beardsley
Board of Park Commissioners
Tate
Morris B. Beardsley
Atwater
Wheeler Womanimous
Concission Cailing
Seaside Cottage
Bowline
Commiiioner Wheeler
Tie
Booklawn Country Club
Seaside
Weatogue
Bridgeport Trust Company
Bridgeport Morris Play Bank
Pinns
St. Mary's It. C
Cir
Blaze
Hoy
Mother Baitie
George EB. Crawford
Bridgeport
B.L Sshman
Chamber
Monroe Man Captured After Weeklong Police Standoff
A Monroe man believed insane was captured after a weeklong struggle with officers. Barricaded in a wooded shack, he was lured with a ruse and taken into custody yesterday following a fierce confrontation with state police and local officials. Authorities say he attacked lawmen during the siege and resisted intrusion, but no further injuries were reported.
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Monroe
Nist
Steve Kayak
Wis
Fate
Plan for Clearing Out at State's Insane Asylums
A five member committee on public safety considers a plan to clear out facilities labeled as insane houses. The discussion centers on safety improvements and reform initiatives, with focus on patient care and community impact. Timeline details and specific actions remain uncertain in the fragmented report.
Council Planning Hearing To Seek Return of 5 Cent Fare
The Civic Affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce and a cross section of public and private citizens met yesterday to discuss plans for city beautification and improved sightliness. A key aim is to restore the five cent radial trolley fare as part of broader efforts to boost commercial appeal and civic improvement.
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Chamber of Commerce
Civic Forum Seeks Bridgeport Improvements and City Action
A summary of yesterday's conclusions by Bridgeport's Civic Forum with local business leaders, Chamber of Commerce officials and city figures. They urged a plan to improve Bridgeport Station and Water Street approaches, tear down the AlcElroy building, and develop civic policy to attract attention to the city. President George E. Crawford outlined goals for closer committee contact and constructive discussion to drive progress.
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Bridgeport
Walter B. Lashar
New Haven Road
New Haven
Chamber of Commerce
AlcElroy and Trolley Express
Water Street
Open Civic Forum
Police Question Man Over Silk Shirt Factory Theft
Anthony Luebe of 207 Linen Avenue will be questioned by police on suspicion of conspiring in a burglary at the Maxim Shin Company silk shirt factory on Hore Avenue. He is held on 1000 bond. Charles Lukas of Lexington Avenue is believed involved in at least one burglary at the same factory.
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Anthony Luebe
Linen
Maxim Shin
Hore Aaventide
Charles Lukas
Lexington Avenue
Hy Ient
Kelley Presents Faces to Board
The Common Council approved a public hearing on restoring the old five cent radial fare after noting the new rate has been in effect over 30 days. Alderman J. C. Kelsey and President W. Lavery led unanimous support for fast consideration to gauge public opinion. Also approved was tearing down the McElroy building at Field and Water streets to beautify the area near the railroad station, with occupancy by Austin Nickels and Connecticut company ending by year’s end.
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Connecticut
Public Utilities Commission
Common Council
Eugene C. J. Kelsey
Third District
Kelly
Wiliam L. Lavery
Mack
James &. McElroy
McElroy
Cield
Austin Nickels Company
Connecticut Coma
Volnd
Attacks Father to Protect His Mother Reported
Police allege Stephen Lutar Jr., 23, attacked his father at 1 30 p m to defend his mother. Bloodied father and son were found fighting in their home. Father required emergency hospital care before both were taken to Third Precinct on assault and breach of the peace charges.
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Stephen Lutar, Jr
Tie Andover
Lutar
Predicted Kane of Columbus Voting Fight
Local Knights of Columbus delegates head to a vice convention amid secret ballots and a tense battle for supreme lodge seats. Rumor places Judge McDonough backing Callahan while Mulligan pursues broad state support, with expectations of a close, contested outcome.
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Knights of Columbus
John E. McDonough
Naugatuck
W. J. Mulligan
Thompsonville
Jadioion Ace
Lye Slde
Shanta
John Pilzgecutd
Park Ving Cuinell
Hiv
Bint Yamalideey
Fatt Bo McDonough
Naasaluck
Agaist
Willen Jf
Mulligan
Sheampseraville
Supreme Lodge
Blu
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