Waterfront land sale fuels new harbor boat line plan
Senator George B. Clark and William Shaughnessy bought a large waterfront block between East Main and Pembroke streets including the Morris property and Lewis Oyster Company assets. The purchase, the city’s biggest waterfront deal in years, covers most of the block with 700 feet on East Main and may serve a terminal for a revived New York water route. Clark declined to confirm the project.
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George B. Clark
William Shaughnessy
East Main
Pembroke
New York
Poperty
Morris
Lewis ‘Oyster Company
Vermont refuses to act on suffrage
Rutland Vermont July 12 Governor Clement issued a proclamation refusing to call the legislature in special session to consider ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Clement
Manufacturers May Appeal Over War Wage Claims
An official notice reports 22 Bridgeport manufacturers seek appeal after the National War Labor Board denied reimbursement claims for increased wartime wages. Attorney George S. Hawley says a meeting will be held soon to decide pursuing an appeal to the U S Supreme Court of Claims. He notes the total claims run into millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
National War Labor Board
George S. Hawley
Hawley
U. S Supreme Court of Claims
Bridgeport Police to Formalize Thursday Night Appointments
Bridgeport police commissioners meet Thursday to approve personnel changes including four new lieutenants. Likely promotions include Johan J. Finn to lieutenant in the Fourth precinct and Alpheus Golden remaining in the Third after promotion. Daniel Poland and Joseph P. Coughlin expected to continue as lieutenants in the First precinct. Retirement rumors swirl but no retirements planned.
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Bridgeport
Johan J. Finn
Alpheus Golden
Wil
Daniel Poland
Joseph P. Coughlin
Mick
Tme
State to Control State Baldheads
The Baldhead Club of America will be incorporated under Connecticut laws following an executive committee meeting led by Editor John Rodemeyer of Greenwich. The club, organized in 1912 by Rodemeyer, counts 4,000 members across all states and Cuba, with eligibility requiring a bald spot three inches or more in diameter. The next meeting is set for Torrington on the second Monday of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldhead Club of America
Connecticut
John Rodemeyer
Greenwich
Torrington
Rodemeyer
Connecticut Western News
Union
Cuba
Connecticut National Guard 3rd Battery Perpetuated in Branford
The 3rd Battery of the Connecticut National Guard will be perpetuated as part of a new unit. Veterans of the World War formed the group, which has been federalized and accepted by the War Department. Lottery numbers list 83 men and five officers with Ernest L. Overttl as captain.
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Branford
Conn
Connecticut National Guard
War Department
Ernest L. Overttl
Chinese government offer to compensate missionary founder rejected
In Peking on June 27 unofficial tender of 45000 dollars from the Chinese government for the death of Reverend W. A. Beemert founder of the Yo Chow Rede Church was refused by the "Jemation" authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
W. A Belmrt
Reed Church
Jemation
Cox Invited To Make Speeches in Connecticut
New Haven July 12 Secretary Lynch of the Democratic State committee telegraphed Governor Cox of Ohio asking him to reserve dates for a visit to Connecticut. Cox campaign managers favor a heavy eastern schedule with Connecticut targeted for the state campaign. Connecticut labor unions vow to oppose Brandegee by exposing his record on labor issues and will mobilize delegates to scrutinize votes supporting labor as they seek to defeat him if he is renominated. Cox At Capitol Dayton Ohio July 12 Governor Cox returned to Columbus to meet with Franklin D Roosevelt who was scheduled to confer with him.
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New Haven
A. S. Lynch
Democratic State Committee
Right
Cox
Ohio
Connecticut
Mississippi
Lynch Beleves
San Francisco
Brandegee
Connecticut Federation of Labor
United States
Frank B. Brandegee
Organized Labor
Congress
Senate
New London Nips Remington 6-0 Behind No-Hit No-Run Game
New London Indpendents, led by ex-Connecticut league pitcher Joe Cranker, delivered the city’s first no hit no run game yesterday. Cranker blanked Bridgeport’s Remingtons as New London won 6 to 0.
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New London
Joe Cranker
Remington
Bridgeport
New London Independents
Mother to View Victim's Remains
Under State police supervision the body of a murdered girl found in a New Canaan swamp on April 14 1919 will be exhumed at New Canaan cemetery Friday morning. Dr Catherine Muller of New York City, who believes the body is her missing daughter Mrs Anna Waraday, will try to identify the remains. Mrs Muller says her daughter left home November 6 1918 and has not been seen since. An unhappy marriage is said to have prompted the disappearance as police believe she was killed in New York and carried to New Canaan, hidden in Button Bush swamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Virelli
New Canaan
Catherine Muller
New York City
Anna Waraday
New York
Connecticut
Button Bush Swamp
Daring Niagara Falls Barrel Plunge Seeks Missing Briton
Niagara Falls New Jersey July 12 River men patrol the gorge hoping to recover Charles G Stephens of Bristol England who perished attempting to go over the cataract in a barrel. Barrel fragments float ashore on the Canadian side but the body is not yet found. Railroad men meet in Chicago as delegates from yardmen groups plan talks awaiting a US Labor Board decision on railway workers awards due by July 20.
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Niagara Falls
N. J
Niagara Gorge
Falls
Charles G. Stephens
Bristol
England
Annie Edson Taylor
Bobby Leach
Stephens
Chicago
United States
Army promotions and recruit station notes in Connecticut
Private George L. Stafford, now promoted to sergeant, smiles after becoming a father. Edward Greene reenlisted and is assigned to the local Army Recruiting Station. Details cover Connecticut’s 102nd Infantry and 43rd Infantry, with service on the Mexican border and in Europe, including Verdun and St Mihiel, plus recent postings at Camp Lee and Camp Upton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
George L. Stafford
O'Brien
U. S. Army
Edward Greene
102Nd" Infantry
G. & Inf
New Britain
1St
Connecticut Infantry
National Guard
102Nd Infantry
Schiecsprey
Chateau Thierry
Verdun
St. Mihiel
Camp Upton
Frank Raymondo
Main Street
Connecticut
43Rd Infantry
Camp Lee
Wanderer in murder case questioned over girl link
Chicago July 12 Police investigated a theory that Carl Wanderer killed his wife with a hired robber due to his interest in a 16 year old girl. Wanderer denied influence from the girl Julia Schmitt, who testified she did not know he was married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Wanderer
Julia Schmitt
Steamer Lake Frampton Sinks After Collision
The Lake Frampton bound from Norfolk to New York sank after colliding with the Comus off Atlantic City. Three crewmen are missing and the Comus was damaged. The 4200 ton ship was operated by West Indies Steamship Co. Delegates in Genoa threaten reprisals over a failed 48 hour week convention.
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New York
Shipping Board
Lake Frampton
Norfolk
Atlantic City
Comus
Navy
Ince
The
West Indies Steamship Co
Genoa
International Seamen's Congress
Railroad Men Await Wage Increase On Aug 1
Railroad workers in this region celebrate a pending wage rise after Railroad Labor Board action. The Interstate Commerce Commission has focused on the six per cent return on current wages, with War Labor Board decisions expected to finalize the settlement. Labor leaders seek a single increase to avoid a second rise burden, funding initially from freight rates, possibly raising passenger fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
War Labor Board
Belfast Ready to Resist Parade in Quiet City
Belfast officials report a calm Orangemen's day with no unusual events as the Boyne anniversary parade forms. Troops are confined to barracks with precautionary measures and a special hospital service prepared. Rumors of Sinn Fein attacks are investigated and found false. Cork court house in Dublin remains secured with barbed wire and barriers.
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Belfast
Battle of the Boyne
Londonderry
Sinn Fenners
Cork
Cork Court House
Dublin
Angry women mob in park over alleged offender
Giacoma Chrisapuna of Oak Street was arrested by Officers Maloney and Zender after mothers of local girls accused him of bothering children in Lafayette Park. A small mob threatened him with broomsticks and stones before he was hustled to headquarters. He is held on breach of peace charges in city court tomorrow with a $1000 bond.
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Oak Street
Giacoma Chrisapina
Maloney
Zender
Lafayette Park
Chrisapuna
Labor Party and 48 May Combine in New Movement
Chicago July 12 Amalgamation of the Labor party of the United States and the committee of 48 into a single party with one platform and one presidential ticket is urged in recommendations read to labor and 48 conventions. Senator La Follette of Wisconsin remains the leading presidential hopeful in the race. Leaders expect the plan to be adopted, aligning with his views as discussed with Amos Pinchot and George L. Record, Forty-eighters who urged him to accept the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Labor Party of the
United States
Committee of 48
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Amos Pinchot
George L. Record
Lieutenant Degon Killed in Panama Air Crash
Word reached this city of the death of Lieutenant Elmer Degon US Army formerly of Bridgeport killed in an aviation accident in Panama on July 4 while flying with a sergeant. Degon, who lived at 65 Garfield Avenue before the war, enlisted in the aviation corps and spent over a year at Kelly Field Texas. Funeral services were held at the military post where he was attached. In a separate matter, Joseph Manning of 186 Sterling Street was arrested for stealing a coat from Harry Abronowitz of 666 Main Street and was arraigned in city court with the case continued for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Degon
Leutenant
Joseph Manning
Sterling Street
Harry S. Abronowitz
Main Steet
Police detain Edward Sogher man on Washington warrant
Washington police hold Edward Sogher man in custody on a $1000 bond for a statute offense. He was arrested here yesterday and is expected to return to Washington today with a detective from that city to face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Edward Sogherman
Metal workers to have English speaking class
At a meeting of Lodge No 84 Amalgamated Metal Workers of America, the newly organized lodge for Spanish workers admitted 171 new members, bringing total to nearly 600. Preparations for English speaking classes every Wednesday evening in Broad street lodge rooms are under way, with plans for recent Spanish arrivals to take papers and become naturalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Metal Workers of America
Broad Street
Stratford Records First Auto Crash of Summer
Stratford reports its first serious accident of the season. A Buick touring car driven by Nathan Weisner of New York City collided with a motorcycle side car on North Main near Peck's Mill bridge, injuring Emil Peterson of Bridgeport severely and tossing him to Bridgeport hospital for suspected internal injuries. The Derby trolley was crossing the bridge at the time. six passengers in the car were unharmed. Witnesses say the touring car crossed the road block, causing the collision. the motorcycle was crushed and the car sustained minor damage.
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Times
Stratford
Main Street
Peck’s Mill Bridge
Nathan Weisner
Grand Avenue
New York City
Emil Peterson
East Main Street
Bridgeport
Mexico to enact nationwide dry law soon
Mexico City reports that legislation to make all of Mexico dry is being prepared for presentation to the next congress. The measure is moving from the office of Provisional President De La Huerta, according to the Universal newspaper.
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Mexico City
Mexico
President de la Huerta
Universal
Hysterics Trigger Court Suspension in New Haven Custody Fight
Judge John W. Banks paused court as Mrs. Abraham Albert Scholl, on the stand in New Haven, fought to gain custody and support for her two children Milton aged 7 and Sophie aged 5. The couple, married ten years in Russia, later lived in New Haven and Atlantic City where tensions rose. Mrs Scholl, a laundry worker in Atlantic City, seeks custody while Mr Scholl, employed by the New Haven Clock Company, faces a pending divorce in the New Haven Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Albert Scholl
John W. Banks
New Haven
Russia
Atlantic City
N. J
Scholl
Mr. Scholl
New Haven Clock Company
Relatives Divide Estate of $30,000 in Probate Court
A $30,000 estate of Eliza Maria Haines was divided among six nephews and three second cousins. The will dated July 8 1919 named Albert A Betz of Norwalk executor with J Robert Beach and R S Swain as appraisers. Residuary share about $20,000 went to Eliza Haynes of Athens Pa. Montain Grove Cemetery Association received $300 and Pauling Cemetery Association of Pauling N Y $500. A nephew John L Haines of Paulins received $2,000 and niece Caroline Allen $1,000. Other cousins and nephews each got $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Maria Haines
jAlbert A. Betz
Norwalk
J. Robert Beach
R. S. Swain
Eliza Maria Haynes
Athens
Montain Grove
Prohibition Officials Hold Conference on Seized Liquor
Prohibition Enforcement Chief Thomas McAuliffe and Enforcement Supervisor McCarthy meet in Boston to discuss the New Haven seizure of $25,000 worth of liquor found near Greenwich by federal agents last week. Seventeen cans of pure alcohol, five gallons per can, were seized from a truck and are being held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McAuliffe
Boston
McCarthy
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Haven
Greenwich
Stamford Growth Surges 39 Percent Census Rise
Washington reports census figures showing Stamford Connecticut with 35,486 residents, a gain of 9,948 people or 39.8 percent, while Norristown Pennsylvania stands at 32,319, up 4,444 or 15.9 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stamford
Cenn
Norristown
Meet to Consider N E Fuel Problem
Washington July 12 coal operators met to discuss New England fuel issues and plan immediate winter fuel movement to the Northwest Winsted Conn census shows Litchfield county population 76262 in 1917 up from 70260 in 1910
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Washington
New England
Northwest
Winsted
Confusion Of Dry Days Leads To City Court Arrests
Neighbors on Park avenue and Olive street were awakened by John Fox of Carlton avenue singing old time ballads in the street. Police noted a serenade in progress and Fox was arrested for drunkenness. In court he blamed a Saturday night mix up and paid $1 fine. Frank Gomez of 83 Frank street wandered into the Rich residence on Saturday night, causing disturbance. arrest for drunkenness followed with sentence suspended. Daniel W Southerd of Rea acer, after wife complained of four days’ drinking last week, was fined $25 and placed on probation for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Olive Street
John Fox
Carlton Avenue
Fox
Frederic A. Bartlett
A. J. Rich
Frank Street
Rich
Gomez
Daniel W. Southerd
Mayor's Message Hints Jitney Compromise To Ease Transit
Mayor Wilson faces council tonight over the demand of the trolley company to shift jitney traffic off main streets. A compromise is expected to avert suspension of trolley service next Thursday. The plan may prohibit jitneys from Main street and Fairfield avenue, create center-city parking, use Plaza as a terminal, route jitneys along Cannon and Water streets, and appoint a supervisor to enforce Bus Association rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Comley
Connecticut Company
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Water Street
Cannon Street
Courtland
State guardsmen off to camp Bay
State guardsmen from Meriden Willingsord Milford Hamden and New Haven left for a week at Niantic. The camp honors Major Eau of the 102nd Infantry who fell at Chateau-Thierry. Ten companies of the Second regiment went under canvas. The unit may be mustered out before next summer and replaced by national guard organizations.
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New Haven
Meriden
Willingsord
Milford
Hamden
Niantic
Eau
102Nd Infantry
Chateau-Thierry
National Guard
Greeks and Italians clash at Na zilli near Nazilli
Constantinople July 12 Greek and Italian troops clashed at Nazilli twenty five miles northeast of Aydin in the Italian zone. Greeks claim the right to enter the zone in pursuit of Turkish nationalists. Italians say they were policing the district and refused entry. Greeks accuse Italians of aiding Mustafa Kemal in the nationalist movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Nazilli
Atdin
Mustapha Kemal
Weather Report for New Haven and Connecticut Showers Likely
For New Haven and vicinity expect occasional showers tonight and Tuesday with moderate southerly winds for Connecticut. Local showers have occurred in the past 24 hours east of the Mississippi. several spots report over ten inches of rain. A low pressure area centers over Utah. unsettled weather extends along the Atlantic coast while interior remains pleasant and temperatures stay mild. Cool nights and warm days favored in the region. San Francisco July 12 Two hundred Russian brides of American soldiers arrived from Vladivostok aboard the transport Muadawaeta.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Mississippi River
Utah
Atlantic
San Francisco
Vladvostok
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Wilbur Shaughnessy
Harbor Front Tract
Vermont
Consuelo Morgan
H. H. Morgan
Belgium
Paris
Jean de Maupas du Juglart
Labor Party
Lieut. Degon
Panama
Harding
Jimmy” Sloane
Secret Service
White House
Sloane
T&u
Litchfield
Frank Gomez
Frank
Camp Bay
Nazille
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