City Court Hears Support Case and Fines Imposed
William Webster of Courtland Street faced city court charged with failing to support his three minor children placed with Mrs. Anne Devry after a separation. He was found guilty and ordered to pay $5 weekly or face six months in jail. Other locals faced fines for disturbances and assaults with August 12 trial dates set for pending cases.
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William Webster
Courtland Street
City Court
Anne Devry
Seaview Avenue
Johnson
Levy
Webster
Frank Angort
Spruce Street
West End
John Sutkusky
Reilly Street
Stanislaus Bedele
Pembroke Street
Ton
Danth Ok Tonatore
Pilip Mue
John Nagele
Sophia Ith
Fulton Street
Pearl Levy
Executive Order to Block Flights Over Panama Canal
President Wilson signed an executive order to prevent any aircraft from overflying the Panama Canal without written authority, with penalties of $1000 fine and up to one year in jail. The notice also lists job ads and a mourning message from St Joseph’s association regarding the death of Thomas A. Dunigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Canal 1
Wilson
Panama Canals
St Joseph's
Acfon
Thomas A. Dunigan
Yellow Fever Spread From Panama Canal
Major Sir Ronald Ross, Nobel laureate and tropical medicine professor, urged a separate state health department and an international conference to combat mosquito spread. He cited malaria and warned that yellow fever could be carried to Asia and Australasia via ships through the Panama Canal and urged action at Asian and Australasian ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ronald Ross
University of Liverpool
Medi
Department of State
Ronald
Amsterdam
Asia
Australasia
Panama Canal
Panama
Pleads Self Defense in North Carolina Distiller Death
Clay Grubb a wealthy distiller was shot and killed at his home near herd early today by his wife who is reported to be seriously wounded. First reports say the shooting occurred in a counter which Mrs. Grubb claimed self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer, N. C
Clay Grubb
Herd
Gubb
Sullivan Case Continued In Stratford On Excise Charge
Daniel Sullivan, a driver for Col. T J Murphy, had his excise case for selling liquor in Stratford continued until next Friday at 9. Authorities say he sold without a license in Stratford. Trials of John Sheridan lesee and Tom Valentine, Milford bartender, for excise violations will be held at Rivercliffe Hotel.
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Daniel Sullivan
Stratford
Sullivan
Col
T J. Murphy
Norad
John Sheriden
Lesee
Tom Valentine
Fit is the measure of a stout man’s comfortable look
The fragment hints at a remark about proper fitting for stout individuals and their appearance, suggesting clothing fit as the main point without further context or names.
Exemplary Young Man Tom Dunigan Dies After Heart Weakness
The East Bridgeport newsdealer Thomas A. Dunigan died yesterday at Myrtle Beach from what doctors believe was a heart rheumatism attack after a brief drowning scare. He was 25 or 26, devoted to his mother and Catholic faith, ran a newsroom and ice cream parlor, led the Thunderbolts football team, and was a leading figure among Bridgeport newsdealers. Funeral high mass planned at Charles Church.
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Thomas A. Dunigan
East Bridgeport
Myrtle Beach
Dunigan
W. J. A. O’hara
Margaret
Robert Dunigan
Rourke &Rourke
Tom Dunigan
Barnum School
St. Mary
St. Charles
Ener Errors
Thunderbolts
Barnum Avenue
East Main Street
St. Joseph's T. L. & B. Association
John Toomey
Youngs Dunigan
St. Joseph's
John’ F.'Rogers Council
K.of C
Bridgeport Newsdealers’ Association
Charles’ Church
Tom
St.Charles Church
Last Chance to Register for Primary Lists Today
Today is the final day to register for fall primaries as clerks handle a rush of applications. Officials expect over 500 new names plus transfers, with Democratic registration unusually heavy. Four primary lists will be prepared: Democratic Republican Socialist and Progressive. About 30 members of the Socialist party had registered by press hour. registration closes at 9 tonight.
Repairs Planned for Storm Damaged Washington Buildings
Washington reports after a cyclonic storm shows 60000 needed to repair pension bureau and public lands offices. Damage comes from wind stripping roofs and smashing windows, with trees felled around the sister building. several other government structures hit, with two struck by lightning. Some Jersey women campers adopt trousers for summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Pension Bureau
Office of Public Lands
Pretty Young Nurse Fights For Freedom In Poison Case
Utica New York August 9 Miss Emma E Krill a pretty young nurse who loved Dr Stanley E Tron denies poisoning him with morphia and will fight for her freedom A New York lawyer has taken the case Though Krill is reportedly penniless the nurse and Dr Tron lived together authorities say they were not married but he planned to go to Europe alone Police have confiscated her letters and effects and claim the evidence warrants murder trial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
Emma E. Krill
Stanley E. Tron
New York
Europe
Dazzling Array for Knights at Denver Conclave
Denver August 9 Plumed Knights marching to their headquarters gaily uniformed bands and lavish decorations marked the visit of commanderies for the 32nd Knights Templar conclave. The opening official session is set for next Tuesday with illuminated displays forming a grand court of honor four blocks long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Knights Templar
Court of Honor
Mat Wells Defeats Hughie Mehegan In 29 Rounds
Mat Wells the English lightweight defeated Hughie Mehegan the Australian champion in a 29 round contest in Sydney Nova Scotia. Wells dominated the out fighting but endured more punishment, with 17,000 spectators giving a mixed reception to the decision.
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Sydney
N. S&s
Mat Wells
Hughie Mehegan
Wells
Former Bridgeporter Weds Danbury Girl
Frederick Raycroft formerly of Bridgeport wed Miss Mary Madden of Danbury in a Thursday morning ceremony at St. Peter’s R C Church Danbury. Rev Father Shanley officiated with Margaret McGrath Bethel as bridesmaid and Ralph Raycroft as best man. The couple plans a Niagara and Detroit honeymoon and will reside in Detroit where Raycroft holds a position with an automobile company. Many Bridgeporters attended.
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Frederick Raycroft
Bridgeport
Mary Madden
Danbury
Father Shanley
St. Peter's R. C
Margaret McGrath
Bethel
Ralph Raycroft
Niagara
Detroit
Raycroft
Fae
husband personal crisis reports after attempt on wife and daughter
Charleston West Virginia August 3 crazed with jealousy Gilbert Cummings made a desperate attempt to murder his wife and daughter at their Turtle Creek Boon County home. Mrs Cummings severely wounded drove him from the house and at the front door he stabbed himself. The mother and daughter are expected to recover.
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Charleston
W. Va
Gilbert Cummings
Turtle Creek
Boon County
Two Eating Houses Raid for Liquor Violations
Police raided two Greek restaurants in Water Street district for unlicensed liquor sales. Proprieties owners James Cotis and Angelo Petrolekas were arrested, later freed on bonds of 150 dollars. Cases of beer were seized in both establishments.
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Water Street
James Cotis
Blue Front
Angelo Petrolekas
Tulip Street
Evicted From Car While Smoking Loses Law Suit
In a city court ruling Judge Coughlin grants $100 damages to the Connecticut Company in a case by Frank Lee. The incident occurred last December on a trolley car at Howard avenue and State street. The ruling warns conductors to seize lighted cigars or cigarettes. if not discarded, passengers may be arrested.
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Coughlin
Connecticut
Howard Avenue
State Street
Frank Lee
Connecticut Company
Obituary Notices of Mrs Refel Marx and Others
Mrs Refel Marx mother of Mrs Sigmund Hirschberg of this city died in Westport aged 90. Funeral tomorrow at her son in laws home. Also reported are the funerals of Martha widow of Henry Stanton and Ann widow of Hugh McSherry with services at homes and churches and interments in local cemeteries. Remainders offer old household tips on mirrors and pineapples and floor polishing.
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Westport
Refel Marx
Sigmund Hirschberg
Center Street
Orr
Taterment
Eintracht Ene Bayette
Abenet
George B. Haystte
Park Stemns
Mountain Grove
Cemen‘p Dunigan
Milford
Thomas
Margaret
Robert Dunigan
Friemfis
Brooks Street
Mionday
St. Charles’ Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Michael McPadden
Sarah McNiff
Howard Avenue
St Pet
Hugh McSherry
James Keegan
Cullinan & Mullins
Main Street
Sacred Hen
St Michael's Cemetery
Ls Pe
Martha
Henry Stanton
Shelton Street
E. H. Kenyon
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Terrence Galden
Lewis’ Wildman
Michael Hanley
Charles Shelling
John Cooper
Emanuel Cave
Lakeview Cemetery
Thomas J McCue Democratic National Committee Member Dies
Thomas J. McCue a Democratic national committeeman from Colorado and former receiver of the United States land office at Colby Kansas died in Denver today. The note adds a humorous aside urging President Wilson to use a President's room at the baseball park rather than the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCue
Democratic National Committee
Denver
Thomas J. McCue
Colorado
United States Land Office
Colby
Kan
Wilson
Baseball Park
Capitol
Warner Double-Skirt Rust-Proof Corset Debuts
The Warner factory unveils a long double boned interlined corset with a stout thauiste underlayer and extra batiste for strength. It promises non rip wear, comfort unseen by eye, and suitable for autumn and winter gowns with guaranteed durability.
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Warner
Doctor Monahan Moves Toward Recovery at St Vincent’s
Dr D H Monahan who spent weeks at St Vincent’s after a major operation had been in critical condition earlier this week but now shows signs of recovery. The hospital has not released further details.
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D. H Monahan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Chicago Sizzles Under 92 Degree Noon Heat
Chicago faced a new heat wave as temperatures hit 92 degrees at noon on August 9. Officials urged residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated while city services monitored conditions and prepared cooling centers.
Kaiser Honors Roumanian Premier for Peace Work
Berlin August 9 Emperor William conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle on Roumanian premier Titu Maiorescu the permanent president of the Balkan peace conference at Bucharest in recognition of peace efforts.
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Berlin
William
Order of the Red Eagle
Titu Maiorescu
Bucharest
Trolley Cos Building Fire in New Britain
New Britain August 9 a spectacular blaze gutted a two story building owned by the Connecticut Commissioner just before one o clock this morning a double alarm sent all city equipment to the scene with damage estimated about 2500. Detroit August 9 fire early today destroyed the West and Sons Paper Company's four story building on West Larned Street and spread waterward into adjacent structures used by the Royal Coffee Company and the Gewre Grocery Company with losses likely over 200000.
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New Britain
Connecticut Conmissrr
Detroit
West & Sons Paper Company
St Wrm Larned Street
Royal Coffee Company
Gewre Grocery Company
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Thomas Dunigan
Fr. J. Brennan
G. EK
John Bece
Boquets
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Stratfield
Peort
Hughes
Medical Congress
Laquor
Milford Shore
New Jersey
Emma
S.e.tron
Lee
Ann
Sacred Hart Church
Father Mooney
Howwland's
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Conn
Howland Dry Goods
Dr. Monahan
Chicago
Kaiser
Trolley Cos
New Britads
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