Woman lures doctor to death in Harlem vestibule
In full view, Dr. Martin Auspitz was shot dead in the vestibule of an West 135th Street building by Sarah Eoton a 22 year old former nurse who then fired again at the body as spectators watched. She told police she avenged herself after the doctor wronged her. Eoton, a Russian born woman, was arraigned in Harlem police court claiming self defense and described the doctor as the culprit in her misfortune. The case connects to a prior divorce suit and past disputes over honor.
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New York
Martin William Auspitz
West 136Th Street
Finkelstein
Nurgos
Jong Bourg
Nerah Koton
Auspitz
Ashe
Sarah Katon
Yoono
Miss Toton
Auspita
Sarah -‘Koton
Oursa
Harlem
Ausplea
Hannah Jonson
Chares Coffa
Agnes
Pope Company Plans 1909 Cars and 50000 Bicycles
Albert L. Pope Egbert J. Lamblyn and George A. Yulu, receivers of Pope Manufacturing, petition Chancellor Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey for authority to plan production of 700 Pope Hartford autos for 1909 and 50000 bicycles for next year. Creditors and stockholders are summoned to Newark chancery on June 17 at 10 a.m. to show cause why the prayer should not be granted.
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Hartford
Albert L. Pope
Egbert J. Lamblyn v
George A. Yulu
Pope Manufacturing Company
Mahlon Pitney
New Jersey
Pope-Hartford
Obanocery ‘Chambers
Newark
This Week for the Ladies at J M Scotts
A thin week at J M Scotts features house dresses kimonas woven shirts and waist and sult items for women. The social shop offers updated styles and practical garments for the season.
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J. M. Scott
Aile
Murderer hunted as wife shooter identified in Danbury
Danbury June 7 learned that the woman shot by Howard Schaefer Saturday night and who died in the hospital was his wife. Schaefer, with a long criminal record including Sing Sing for shooting a policeman, fled after the incident as neighbors pursued.
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Danbury
Howard Schaffer
Schaefer
Sing Sing
Newburg
Lome
Poughkeepsie
Olientlnra
Amparo Decided Against Walker in Engenuoda Mexico
State Department in Washington reports amparo denied for William I Walker in Engenuoda Mexico. On June 6 1908 State's Attorney Arthur F Eggleston received a telegram from Robert Bacon assistant secretary of state noting the amparo decision at Hosenada on the 29th ultimo. Records not yet received by the supreme court for relaw.
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State Department
Washington
Amparo
William I. Walker
Engenuoda
Mex
Arthur F. Eggleston
Robert Bacon
Washington, D. C
Arthur F. Wogleston
Hartford
Conn
Mexico
Hosenada
Walker
Supreme Court
Elks at New London Dinner Meeting Connecticut Rulers
The Past Exalted Rulers association of Connecticut held its semi annual meeting in New London with 45 members from lodges statewide. New London hosts greeted visitors, toured the city, and a shore dinner at Ocean Beach followed. The group recommended James H. Smith of Derby lodge for district deputy and planned the January meeting for New Britain.
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New London
Connecticut
Elis
Ocean Beach
James IT
Smith
Derby Lodge
Grand Lodge
New I Britain
Johnson Men Claim Gains in New Haven Delegation
A Hartford report, via Harry O. Ney poll, claims Bryan’s hold weakens. Johnson leads eight delegates with three for Bryan and three uncommitted. The poll lists statewide distribution among at-large, congressional, and county delegates with Johnson favored in most districts.
Cary Denies Flop To Johnson In Democratic Row
New Haven June 8 Melbert B Cary Democratic delegate to the national convention issues an emphatic denial of a rumor he has switched to Johnson He says he is with Bryan first last and all the time
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New Haven
Melbert
Cary
Johnson
Bryan
Advange Ships Leave San Francisco for Honolulu and Manila
The battleships Maine and Alabama, leading sister ships of the Atlantic fleet, sailed from San Francisco Bay at 7 0 this morning for Honolulu and Manila. They will act as pathfinders for Admiral Sperry's ships on the world cruise, arriving at Hampton Roads on October 22. Secretary Garfield is aboard the Maine to Honolulu to inspect industrial conditions and the Japanese labor question, with a July return expected.
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Maine
Alabama
San Franciso Bay
Honolulu
Manila
Sperry’s
Hamption
Interior
Garfield
Milford Baptist Church Baptizes 12 Converts at Fort Trumbull
A large crowd witnessed the Milford Colored Baptist Church baptismal ceremony yesterday in Fort Trumbull waters. The scene drew hundreds as 12 converts were immersed, marking a significant church milestone in the community.
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Fort
Prambull
Milford
Syear
Trumbull
Fire at Litchfield destroys drug store and stock
Fire at Litchfield on June 8 caused by an oil store explosion leveled the Pratt & Grammins drug store adjacent to the county jail. The blaze damaged the building and stock valued at about 8000 dollars. Prisoners in the jail area were unsettled but remained calm after safety assurances.
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Litchfield
Pratt & Grammins
Litchfield County
Station Agents Organize District No 7 in Waterbury
About 75 men representing 600 or more employees of the New Haven and Boston and Maine railroads formed District No 7 of the Order of Railroad Station Agent in Waterbury. Marl H. Morton presided. John Cosgriff of Naugatuck was elected master agent. The group aims to protect bonded employees and advance their interests while pledging not to engage in politics, except to back candidates who address industrial justice.
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Waterbury
New Haven
Boston and Maine Railroad
Marl H. Morton
Boston and Maine Road
Greenwood
Mass
John Cosgriff
Naugatuck
Yale Senior Drowns After Canoe Overturn Near Branford
Jane E. Catlin of 176 York Street, Yale senior, drowned when a canoe overturned half a mile off Outer Island in Branford while paddling from Sachem's Head to Stony Creek with Yale junior Arthur W. Ruff. Ruff was rescued. Catlin, 22, lived with relatives and left his father and mother.
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Jane
George E. Catlin
York Street
Yale
Outer Island
Branford
Conanoe
Catlin
Arthur W. Ruff
Schenectady
Sachem
Stony Creek
Alf
Oatlin
Germans Cheer British Monarch Visit Opens Royal Reception
King Edward on the Victoria and Albert was greeted with German cheers and a naval review as a fleet escorted the yacht from Kiel. Weather forced Nicholas to change plans from sea to rail to Reval, where interviews with Edward will occur in the roadstead.
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Henry
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Petersburg
Gulf of Finland
Reayl
Edward
Polar Star
Standart
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Nololf
Count Heyden
Imperial Chancellery
von Heissen
Drowning of Polish man off Steeplechase Island boat
Ridgeport report details George Dabisa a 32 year old Pole who stood on a powerboat’s stern to view Seaside park off the Steeplechase island breakwater yesterday. He lost balance fell overboard and drowned as companions including the owners could not swim. Despite a rope being thrown the body was not recovered. His only relative in this country is a sister living in Southport.
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Ridgeport
George Dabisa
Seaside Park
Steeplechase Island
Shout
Buard
Dabiss
Southport
Road rules urged for stricter enforcement and traffic law
Richard L Bohannon, a horse lover and automobilist, argues for rigid enforcement of road rules. He calls for a special legislative session to pass a comprehensive traffic law addressing general regulations beyond speed, warning that lax enforcement could cause many accidents this summer.
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Richard
Bohannan
Connecticut OA U Field Day in Torrington June 20
Torrington hosts a Conn et O I A U field day on June 20 with world class athletes from the Irish American Athletic Club and other entries. James J Hogan, a local lawyer, helped secure most participants including many Olympic contenders. St Marys Manchester St Josephs Waterbury St Thomas Thomaston and St Johns Terryville teams provide baseball exhibitions and the Holyoke fife and drum corps will perform a drill.
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Irish American Athletic Club
New York
Philadelphia
Martin Sheridan
Pittsburg
St. Thomas
Thomaston
St. John’s
Terryville
Matthew Fife
Memorial for Ninth Regiment historian buried in New Haven
Thomas Hamilton Murray, 51, a long time Connecticut volunteer and Boston newspaper writer, who authored the history of the Ninth Regiment, was buried at his New Haven home. He dedicated a monument at Sea View Park in June 1903 and was widely known across New England.
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Masai
Thomas Hamilton
Murray
Connecticut
Wits
Bay
Haven
New Eng
Swapapera
Boston
Slethe
Pretty wedding of Attorney J F Mc Donough and Miss Brennan
Attorney John Francis McDonough and Miss Josephine Agnes Brennan wed this morning at St Francis Church. Best man John Dalton and bridesmaid May Cullom attended. ushers included Charles Dalton and Frank Nolan. Guests from New Haven and Bridgeport joined the celebration. The couple plan a honeymoon in Washington DC and will reside on Arch Street. McDonough serves as judge of probate in the Naugatuck district. Brennan was a former Rubber Avenue teacher.
Stapleton and Miss Sheridan Married at St Francis Church
William P. Stapleton married Miss Mary Sheridan at 6:80 this morning in St Francis church with Rev Mather Fitzgerald officiating. Best man was John Stapleton Jr and Agnes Irwin of Lynn Mass served as bridesmaid. The bride wore a cream tailor made gown with a light blue hat. The bridesmaid wore a light gray tailor made dress with a white picture hat. The breakfast was at the groom’s parents home on Church street. The couple departed in an automobile and train for New York City then planned a honeymoon trip to Old Point Comfort Va with stops in Washington DC Atlantic City and Philadelphia before returning to Meadow Street home. They received many presents and expect a happy married life.
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William P. Stapleton
Mary Sheridan
St. Francis’ Church
John Stapleton
Church Street
New York City
Old Point Comfort
Washington, D. C
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Meadow Street
Pinched Passenger Escape As Speaker Osmon Travels
Washington special recounts a late Sunday Capitol scene when Speaker Osmon’s touring party nearly faced arrest on the way from Washington to Danville Illinois. Policeman No 162 halted the car as the driver refused to stop, finally yielding as the speaker laughed and teased him about the delay.
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Washington
Danville
Ill
Pennsylvania Avenue
Congress
Joe
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