Local caucus yields split tickets and tight mayoral race
Delegates chosen amid lively debate as Allen and Reynolds factions clash over district loyalties. Samuel Russell Jr led votes with 146, McDowell and Meech close, total 260 cast and 131 needed. Town committee slates show Reynolds 144 to Allen 76. Edlin and Began noted absent from final ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cance
Frank A. Y
George Burnham
Ted
Henry C. F. L
Gsen
Thom W. McDowell
Thomas Jr
Joseph Brazos
Frank S
Gustaf B. Carlson
Robert Frederick A. Clarke
Jo Cafazzo
North Side
Allen
Va H. Kelsey
Howard H. Warner
James Lange
John W. Rogers
Rey
Samuel Russell, Jr
Jr V. McDowell
Frank A. Coles
Harold M. Meech
Ee Burnham
Rotter
Arthur V. Mcfell
McDowell
Meech
Fien
Samuel Sell Jr
Reynolds
Ie Reynolds
Wiliam J. Atwel
T. M. Russell
Ferree
Frederick A. Afke
George A. Tierney
Fred C
N. Evan Davis
Art B. Lane
Gustaf L. Peterson
Tomas Bayley
Edgar Barnes
Frank Hirn
Bernhard Press
Eames Longworth
John E. Bullard
Jod H. Warner
G. G. Petro- Sim
Herbert O. Daniels
Frank I. Fall
Oliver H. Cone
Lars G. Peterson
Lewis H. G. Briggs
Leroy M. Tucker
James R. Edlin
Richard C. Began
New Haven Men Decorated for Bravery in France
New Haven honors a group of soldiers for bravery in France. The list includes Dr. C. W. Comfort of the car corps 102nd U S infantry Private M. J. Meehan of Company F 102nd U S infantry Private Sob Levy of Company C 102nd infantry and former elevator boy at the tel Taft Private Patrick Maloney Span C 102nd U S infantry Lieut en Company E 102nd U S infantry and Sadler Angus W 101st machine gun battery who enlisted here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Law Haven
France
C. W. Comfort
Car Corps
U. S. Ntry
M. J. Meehan
U. S. Infantry
Sob Levy
Company C
Taft
Patrick Maloney
Span C
Co. Boston
Sadler Angus W
Boter
102Nd
More Coal For Stamford Relief Advised
June 13 dispatch from the Fuel Administration in Washington says shipments of coal to Stamford and other Sound cities will rise rapidly in coming days. Connecticut will be able to meet demand with its fuel administration guiding distribution and no special inconvenience expected.
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Stamford
Iford
Far Fuel Administration
Washton
Oit
Connecticut
Fuel Administration
Notice of meeting of Red Mén rea of Arawanna group
Members of the Red Mén rea of Arawanna Tribe No R M are summoned to meet in the Mens hall on Friday evening next at J D J McCarthy chief of records to preside and record proceedings.
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Rea
No. R. M
J. D. J. McCarthy
Nurses as Honor Bound to Arm Service
Miss Adelaide Nutting urges nurses to support the nation through hospital and training schools. She praises nurses for meeting dangers and says every student nurse joins the nation’s Home Defense army, with Army School of Nursing offering immediate active service and a path to national service.
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Adelaide Nutting
On Nursing
Council of National
America
Army School of Nursing
Army of Home Defense
BeechER-Cheney Fashionable Wedding at First Methodist
Miss Grace J. Cheney, daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis M Cheney of Grand Street, married Attorney J Robert Beecher of Newtown Connecticut in a Wednesday afternoon service at the Methodist Episcopal church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev George E Bishop and Rev W D Beach in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride wore white Princess satin georgette with pearls, orange blossoms, and carried bridal roses lily of the valley and orchids. Bridesmaid Miss Anna Umba wore pale pink georgette crepe. she carried lavender sweet peas. The flower girl was Marion Rosalie Clark, six, in white organdie with lace and ribbon, carrying sweet heart roses. Best man Clarence Beecher, brothers to the groom. ushers George Mara and Edward Beers. Attendants wore formal dress. families presented gifts including a diamond bracelet to the bride and a string of pearls to her bridesmaid. The church was adorned with Easter lilies white roses carnations palm. Bridal music included Lohengrin chorus and Mendelssohn wedding march. a reception followed in the church chapel with roses peonies and palms. Notables in attendance included Mrs John Beecher Reading, Mrs Florence Beecher, Dr and Mrs Allen of Newtown, Mrs Alice Wyman and daughter Janette, Rev and Mrs George E Bishop, Mr and Mrs George Mara of Bridgeport, and Mr and Mrs Edwin Cheney of Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Grace J. Cheney
Willis M. Cheney
Grand Street
J. Robert Beecher
Newtown
Conn
Methodist Episcopal Church
George E. Bishop
Bushwick Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marion
Rosalie Clark
Clarence Beecher
George Mara
Edward Beers
Mendelssohn
Nancyette Day
Hartford
Ford
Stueck
Atendance
John Beecher
Reading
Beecher
Florence Beecher
Allen
Alice Wyman
Janette
J. B. Wheeler
New York
George E
Patriotic Rally At Wesleyan Chapel June 15
Wesleyan commencement exercises include a patriotic rally in the Wesleyan chapel Saturday afternoon June 15 at two o'clock. The gathering will feature the president of the Federation at Churches of America and speaker Shanklin, who will discuss experiences from his YMCA war work on the western front. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Federation
Churches of America
Middletown
Ident Shanklin
Reservoir Inspection Lunch Hosted by City Officials
Charlies A. Chafee catered for the noon lunch at Laurel Brook reservoir. His honor the mayor and the common council joined several town officials amid the day’s activities. In reservoirs, inspection began shortly after 10 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies A. Chafee
Laurel Brook Reservoir
Iag
Middlesex SFT No 1 547 meeting for Hiks parade
Members of Middlesex sft No 1 547 L C O M are called to meet in their hall Friday evening at 7 16 to participate in Hiks parade per order William F Brink Dictator Attest D J McCarthy secretary adv
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Middlesex Sft No. 1
William F. Brink
D. J. McCarthy
Adv
Guticura Soap and Ointment Ad From Beechmont Mass
An old advertisement notes Guticura Soap and Ointment with a testimonial about healing. It lists cross street address in Beechmont Massachusetts and references July 28, 1917. Prices for Soap and Ointment are shown as 25 and 50 cents.
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Cross St
Beechmont
Mass
Abd tGerioera Dore
Hy Benson
Bennett Tries to Saw Jail Bars at Haddam Prison
Robert Bennett of Millington tried to escape Haddam jail by sawing iron bars with a case knife made saw. He was awaiting a September term Superior court trial for attempted rape of an Italian woman in East Haddam. Bennett partly toppled a bar before discovery and is now confined in a cell. the knife’s source remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bennett
Millington
East Haddam
Haddam
Bennett
City Briefs Highlight Local Happenings and Advertisements
Light vehicle lamps at 8 52 this evening. Shad and roe prices at Leiferman's. The Wesleyan Class of 1868 marks its 50th commencement with 23 graduates, 10 living. St Aloysius events, Dances, church socials, and boat club notices fill town life. A marriage license issued to Beecher Cheney result. Military bands fitted with new uniforms. Red Cross and lodge meetings loom. Local meals and goods advertised at Herrmann's.
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Bucks
Leiferman’s
Wesleyan
D. Ward
Herrmann
Hartford
St. Aloysius
Ellis
Water Street
Frank Murray
Farm Hill
Florida
John P. Beecher
Newtown
Conn
Grace J. Cheney
Grand Street
Sixth Regiment
Armory
Forest City Hive
Thean Sisters
Red Cross
St. Aloysius Hall
Ford
Davis Williams
Douglas Steau
Northford
U. P. Mahan
Francis
Charles
Walnut Street
South Farms
Thomas Edwards
Silver Street
Prince Edward Island
Canada
George Hubbel
South Church
Star of Peace
Red Men’s
Patrick Ee Ad
High Street
U.S. Naval Reserve
Strawberry festival at East Hampton school hall
Shortage of guards due to draft and enlistments affects officials. Dancing at Carrier's pavilion in East Hampton on Saturday night. The Westfield range hosts a strawberry festival at school hall on Tuesday June 1 with hot strawberry shortcake from 6 to 8 30.
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Carrier’s
East Hampton
Westfield @jrange
School Hall
Francisco Lolli Taken To Connecticut Hospital for the Insane
Francisco Lolli, charged with the murder of Frank Magnanti, fled to New York last winter and was recaptured and tried for first degree murder. He lost his reason and was taken to the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane by Sheriff Thompson after court proceedings and a jail escape. Evelyn Thayer also committed to the same hospital. The note closes with Zionist movement coverage highlighting Italy joining France and England in endorsing a Jewish homeland in Palestine, signaling shifting global support.
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Francisco Lolli
Frank Magnanti
New York
Connecticut Hospital
Thompson
Lolli
Haddam
Maitland
Connecticut Hospital For the
Evelyn Thayer
Zionist Movement
Kansas City Times
Italy
France
England
Palestine
America
Obituary notices for Gardner Clarke and others in Hartford area
Lucy Gardner Clarke of Hartford dies at 88 after long illness at her daughter’s home on Franklin Avenue. Survivors include two daughters and several grandchildren. burial in Niantic family plot. William O Keeffe of Hartford dies at Middlesex Hospital after a shock. survived by three sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. funeral pending. Elizabeth Hyland of Hartford dies at 19 by Avenue. survived by two sons, one daughter, and sister. funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Lucy Gardner Clarke
Lucy Wheeler Gardner
Lyman Clarke
H. L Vaillant
Franklin Avenue
Hartford
Ides
Vaillant
Fred P. Burr
Helen
Burr
Elisw
Raymond
James C.rth
Jeannette
Azard
Fred
William O’keefe
William O’keeffe
Middlesex Hospital
Ireland
Forest City
Knights of Columbus
Middletowns
William
John
James
James J. Keyes
Vincent, Barry
New Haven
Elizabeth M. Hyland
By Avenue
Richard
Harold
May
Ry Brown
James Boyson
Indiana
Nellie Brown
Marriages at St Luke's Chapel in City Church
An attorney from a Rubber Co. employee and Luke's Chapel joined in marriage this morning at St Luke's Chapel. Rev. A T Gesner officiated, once of Berkeley, now serving nearby. The report notes a tense mood and a sharp disagreement surrounding the event.
Merchants Agree to 5 P. M. Closures in July and August
A list of merchants signs an agreement to close their places of business at 5 p.m. during July and August on weekdays, except Saturdays and the night before the Fourth. The signatories include Meech & Stoddard Inc, Spear Brothers, James H. Bunce Co, Barton Clothing Co, Paris Inc, Brainard & Logan, J A Broatch, T D Sullivan, The Toggery Shop Co, Fountain Hazens Book Store, James Young Co, Clark & True, J Pincker, Nourse Sherman Co, R J Atwell, E R Corey, W A Snow, E J Wilcox Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meech & Stoddard, Inc
Spear Brothers
James H. Bunce Co
Barton Clothing Co
Paris, Inc
Brainard & Logan
J. A. Broatch
T. D. Sullivan
Toggery Shop Co
Fountain ‘Hazens
James Young Co
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Man
Spear Bros
Middletown’s
Toyland
U. S
Broatch
Modern Book Shop
Street
Herbert Lakey
Abada
Caulkins & Post Co
Main Street
Ranney
Sherwood
Eomere
PRIC
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