Gambling Rumors Rise Over Forbes Field Gambling
Harney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh National Baseball Club charges that gambling thrives inside and around Forbes Field Park despite hired police. He alleges open gambling by guttersnipe gamblers and bets near his office, claiming a lack of police action and possible protection money.
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Nears
Zune
Sdimrid Ateowand
Thomas Carroll
Harney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh National Baseball Club
Forbes Field Park
Ball Park
Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
Insurance Men Honor Goodsell at 20th Anniversary
Westchester Fire Insurance marks the 20th anniversary of its founding by G. W. Goodsell & Son with a Saturday visit to Woodmont by New York officials. G. W. Goodsell and Stiles E. Goodsell received a sterling silver vase. a dinner followed as executives including George R. Crawford and C. I. Schaefer attended.
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Westchester Fire Insurance Company
G. W. Goodsel & Son
G. W. Goodsell
Woodmont
New York City
Goodsell Heine
New York
Stiles E. Goodsell
George KR. Crawford
C. 1. Schaefer
Marty MH. Chutia
H. Gaylord
Gorge B. Crawford
Judge Walsh Injures Foot in Weekend Accident
Judge John J. Walsh of Common Pleas, Norwalk, injured his foot swinging an axe at a log. The cut required several stitches. Court calendar disruption is not expected as efforts seek another judge to hear his cases.
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John J. Walsh
Common Pleas Court
Norwalk
Judson Walsh
Pueblo Appeals for Red Cross Fund Drive Expansion
Pueblo Colorado today appeals to the United States Chamber of Commerce for relief subscriptions as Governor Shou and local leaders urge rapid support. James J. Levern of the Pueblo Council, J J Gann of the Pueblo Commercial Club, and J F Keating of the Red Cross Pueblo chapter say Pueblo’s need exceeds local resources and that prompt action is essential.
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Pueblo
Colo
Asad. Press
United States Chamber of Commerce
Police Sweep In Major Black Hand Roundup
New York police launched their largest black hand roundup in years after the murder of five year old Giuseppe Varotta whose body was found in the Hudson River over a ransom dispute. Ten men were arrested and more are expected as investigators target Sicilian suspects. Adolph Franz, previously of Bridgeport and Washington, arrived in the city amid care arrangements after release from a Washington asylum.
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New York
Guiseppe Varotta
Hudson’ River
Guiseppe
Adolph Franz
Bridgeport
Washington
Franz
Washington State
Steilacom
Chares
Board of Charities
Reserves Decision and Divorce Action Report
In Bridgeport Hon. Joe H. Reed heard evidence in the divorce suit of Hattie J. Douglas against George A. Douglas. Alimony talks and witness testimony labeled the case, with Reed reserving recommendations. In New Haven coroner Eli Mix stated Alphonsus Collins killed his wife at 30% Hazel Street. Paris notes Lieut-Col Robert E B Olds resigned as American Red Cross Commissioner for Europe. Henry Ide, former Philippines governor general, died in St Johnsbury.
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Joe H. Reed
Seasion
Hattie J. Douglas
George A. Douglas
Bridgeport
Dow Yas
Reed
New Haven
Eli Mix
Alphonsus Collins
Hazel Street
Collins
Paris
Robert EB. Olds
American Red Cross
Europe
Four Women Held For Raber Murder Case
Four women were detained as suspects in the Raber murder inquiry after extended questioning. Allegations tied a fortune teller to arranging payments to killers, while Mrs Colavito claimed five hundred dollars changed hands via a go-between. Mrs Kaber denied the accusations and offered no corroboration.
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Colavito
Sims Faces Naval Inquiry Delay While Abroad
Rear Admiral William S. Sims says he has not received the denial of a cable message from Secretary Denby and will await his return to Washington next week before the naval affairs committee acts. He notes the delay is due to transmission, not denial, and he will not resume public duties until after reporting. Meanwhile he and Mrs. Sims attend social engagements in London with high officials and royals noted among the guests.
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Sims
Washington
Naval Affairs
Denby
London
Associated Press
William S. Sims
Messice
Simg
Sime
Harvey
Duke of Connaught
England
Attach Grocer's Store For $5,000
W. C. and H. W. Davis, Inc. of New York sue George Friedman of Newfield Avenue for $2,000 in unpaid bills. His property was attached for $5,000 this morning, and attorney Samuel Mellitz filed a petition for involuntary bankruptcy in the U.S. District Court in New Haven.
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W. C. and
H. W. Davis, Inc
New York
George Friedman
Newfield Avenue
Friedman
Samuel Mellitz
United States District Court
New Haven
Bavaria Faces Political Crisis and Half-Strike
Berlin reports a serious Bavarian political crisis driven by disarmament tensions and Socialist Monarchist hostility. A general strike was called, but Munich advices say only about half the workers obeyed. Premier Von Kahr has cut short his vacation and returned to Munich.
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Berlin
Bavaria
Munich
von Kahr
Gunman Still At Large After Slaying Seven Year Old Matilda Russo
A suspected killer described as a lively negro remained at large in East Moorestown, pursued by hundreds of police and volunteers. In the manhunt, several men were arrested in the state and near Philadelphia but released after identity checks.
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Emun
Matilda Russo
Moorestown
Philadelphia
Labor leaders debate Irish question at AFL convention
Reports say resolutions may be presented urging a boycott of British goods until Ireland is recognized by the United States. Peter J Brady, a New York official, denies drafting others statements and is described as a Gompers ally. Wind of South Chicago arrives as Walsh envoy, declaring Gompers must take a firm stand with the convention.
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American Federation
American Federation of Labor
United States
Peter J. Brady
New York
Brady
Gompers
T. H. Wind
Labor Body of
South Chicago
Mis
Labor Bureau
American Commission On
Frank P. Walsh
American Commission For Irish Independence
Gompe
American Commission For Relief In
Ireland
Yellow Mill Bridge Causes Recurrent Traffic Delays
Residents suffer long waits as the Yellow Mill Bridge opens and closes slowly causing 17 minute holds for tug and barge traffic. Complaints rise over frequent outages, with morning and evening rushes most affected and delays spreading across the East Side. The story also notes a coroner’s stance on Dr. Morris T. Horowitz regarding a death case. June school board meeting planned with a senior class dinner preceding it at 6:30.
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Yellow Mill
Coroner Holds Young McBride in Milford Case
New Haven June 13 Richard McBride a Milfor aa Preparatory student from Hanapalis is held by Coroner Mix pending an investigation into the fatal injury of Timothy Rowley 58 struck by a motor car on the Milford turnpike Saturday night Rowley is believed dying of a fractured skull at the hospital The coroner said after the collision during a thunderstorm a vivid lightning flash revealed the car number and he was later arrested McBride was with fellow student Ralph Woodley Bras released on bonds
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New Haven
Richard McBride
Milfora Preparatory Zenool
Hanapalis
Coromer
Timothy Rowley
McBride
Milford Turnpike
Wrowley
Tae
McBfride
Onc
Ater
Ralph Woodley
Bras
Robbery Claims by Lexington Resident for $130
Pietro Perna reported to police that he was robbed of 130 in American money and 1,500 Italian lira by a Black woman in High Street Saturday night. Detectives are investigating. Tony Visilnt said five youths attacked him on Gelden Hill Street Saturday night, wounding his head but taking no cash. treated at Emergency Hospital.
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Pietro Perna
Lexington Avenue
High Street
Tony Visilnt
Madison Avenue
Gelden Hill Street
Tony
Disappearance of adding machine and ledgers at Water Street store
Adolph Friedman, a produce dealer, notified police Saturday of a suspected robbery at his 604 Water Street shop. Sheriff P. Reilly later said detectives hold the recovered property since the store is under a receiver. The report hints at tensions amid questions of race prejudice.
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Water Street
Adolph Friedman
P. 3
Reilly
Friedman
Obituary notices for Enders Godfrey O Leary
Obituary items report funeral details for Adolph Enders of 30 Dark Avenue, Was held at Mullins Scott and Redgate, 293 Golden WUSL, with Rev Alexander Alison officiating and several pallbearers. Eugene Godfrey, aged years, will be buried after dying last Saturday in Southport, funeral at George P. Potter parlors, Broad Street, with interment at Upper Greens Farms. Catherine O Leary of 300 Side Street died yesterday after a long illness, funeral planned for tomorrow with a high mass at St Marys Church following an 830 service. She is survived by her husband Patrick.
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Adolth Enders
Adolph Enders
Dark Avenue
Mullins, Scott & Redgate
Golden
Eugene Godfrey
Southport
George P. Potter
Broad Street
Upper Greens Farms
Catherine O'Leary
Side Street
St. Mary's Church
Patrick
Cecelia E. Woods
Charles DE Ruyter
St. Michaels
Glan Head
Norman Street
Union ‘Cemetery
Stratford
Sacred Heart Church
Main Street
Interments and funerals in local cemeteries
A list of Saturday burials and services details several families. Interments occurred at St Michaels cemetery 734 Iranistan Avenue and Mountain Grove cemetery. Services were held at Sacred Heart church 2797 Main Street Stratford and at home 1660 Park Avenue.
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Walsh
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Olds
Ide
St. Johnsbury
Henry
The
Philippines
Taft
Raber
Grocer’s
Javely
E. C. Burt Co. Cantilever Shoes
W. K. Mollan
Main ST
Gomper
Yellow Mill Bridge
Horowitz
Morris T. Horowitz
Florence Wriggins
Board of Education
First National Bank
Times
Eee
Ls Fairfield
Aveiddle St
Airfield Ave
Young McBride
Boston
Rine
Meigs
Qleary
John P
Catherine
Henry F
Edward G
David
St. Michaels Cemetery
Iranistan Avenue
Margaret
William Arthur Salmonts
F. Author
Salmonts
Michaels Cemetery
Oscar J. Cram
Mountain Grove
Park Avenue
John G. Stadiler
Meat Department
New Orleans
Eagle Brand
Bridgeport Public Market & Branch
East Maiy ST
America
Haddock
White Bass
Hayes Fish CO
Fairfield Ave
N. Buckingham & Co
State St
Courtland
Barnum
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