Regenerating Witnesses in a Turmoil Fueled Prize Fight
A rough underworld party organized by Arthur Ames is threatened by thieves aiming to steal funds. Deering, a settlement worker, spots danger and hinders the robbers, then persuades Owen Conway to abandon crime. She persuades Conway to reform, while Ames pursues Marie who loves Conway, amid a tense confrontation.
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Arthur Ames
Ames
Glout
Deering
Eee the Nolee
Owen Conway
Conway
Marie
The Brooklyn Times Drama Promises Emotional Clash
The piece centers on Owen Cop and his bid to shed his past life as he encounters old associates seeking escape. Marie Deering chases him, love wins as Miss Montgomery delivers a dramatic performance, with Moena and Bowery settings lending authentic tension to this stage tale.
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Owen
Munner
Marie
Miss Montgomery
Marie Deering
Brooklyn Times
Aan
Montgomery
Girl Breaks Engagement After Illness and Disappearance
A promising engagement ends as the girl leaves after her fiancé’s illness worsens. In Washington Otto Durno, boarding with her family, reports a distress telegram claiming she is sick in the streets with no money. She refuses to name her sweetheart. Fileinchner, a Harvard graduate who speaks seven languages, is rumored to be involved.
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Dea
Otto Durno
Washington
Fileinchner
Harvard
Ihia
City Officials vs Police Cageball Game Announced
City officials plan a charity baseball style cageball match against the Police club. The event, framed as a shore dinner feature, aims to draw bets and crowds with both teams composing bona fide players.
Roaches in the Kitchen Pie Suspending Dinner Debate
A fragment notes some tolerate roaches and water bugs in the kitchen amid beliefs that others will not notice. It asks if serving a roach in a pie might prompt concern or change in behavior.
Pretty Scotch Wedding Miss Frazer Becomes Bride
Pretty Scotch wedding details Miss Frazer marries Alexander McKenzie at the home of the contracting parties on Mann Street. The knot was tied by Rev Morgan with a gift of furniture, cut glass, and checks. The bride, formerly employed by Rev Dr and Mrs W H Lewis of Park Avenue, will reside in Plainville Conn after Aug 30.
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Miss Frazer
Alexander McKenzie
Mann Street
Morgan
W. H. Lewis
Park Avenue
Plainville
Conn
Ida Keltner
Philip J. Holzer
Ranistan Avenue
Scranton
Otto K. Edelmann
James D. Witke
German Lutheran Church
Harriet Street
Brooks Street
Strikers Arrested for Dynamiting in Strike Turmoil
Stockholm reports nearly a score of suspects tied to anarchist plots to dynamite during the strike confusion. A magazine of dynamite and floor plans were found in a room used by several detainees. Government pressures the Employers' Association to halt rokja getetan imports as violence rises and strikers damage telegraph and telephone lines.
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United Press
Stockholm
Plana
Employers’ Association
Rok Ja Getetan
Dragged Along Tracks In Burglary Draws Fateful End
New York on August 14 1900 William O'Brien a burglar posing as a wealthy speculator leaped from a Third Avenue elevated train after crashing through a window Two detectives held him by the ankles as his head struck the ties near the third rail dragging for about a block A passenger used the emergency cord to stop the car O'Brien was dragged back inside his head battered Police later found a burglars kit and stolen goods in his Bronx apartment He leaped from the train en route to the station.
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New York
William O'Brien
O'Brien
Bronx
O’brien
Mrs Kinder Sues For Divorce Decree
Forestin a Pikeminder of this city filed for divorce from Frederick W Kinder a South End plumber who once ran a shop at Myrtle and Railroad avenues on grounds of infidelity Emma Hudson Sidney Hudson's ex wife is named as co respondent The misconduct allegedly occurred between January 1 1908 and January 2 1909 In the last May term of the Superior court Sidney Hudson obtained a divorce from his wife
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Forestin
Frederick W. Kinder
South End
Myrtle
Railroad Avenues
Emma Hudson
Sidney Hudson
Joy ride ends in fatal car explosion in Fairmount Park
In Philadelphia on August 14 a joy ride in a borrowed auto ended in tragedy when the motor failed and a blast threw eight occupants from the vehicle. Chauffeur James Dugan was killed instantly. Passengers Mrs Laura Taylor Catherine Bechtel and Charles Flower are seriously injured with multiple wounds and broken limbs. Several others aboard remained missing.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Women's Homeopathic Hospital
Fairmount Park
James Dugan
Milard Construction Company
Laura Taylor
Catherine Bechtel
Women's Homeopathic
Charles Flower
Jenkintown
Sixth Avenue
Sedgely Street
Dugan
Fireman Snow Hurt in Wreck at Beacon Falls
Beacon Falls Aug 14 in a head on collision between a freight and a work train Thomas Snow of Bridgeport a fireman on the regular and Patrick Carroll of Winsted a brakeman were injured Snow had a head wound and Carroll a broken leg and strained back Both men were taken to a Waterbury hospital The work train stood on the tracks when the freight crashed into it Snow jumped to escape while Carroll was thrown from the car as the trains came together
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Beacon Falls
Thomas Snow
Bridgeport
Patrick Carrol
Winsted
Snow
Carroll
Waterbury
Four Powers to Halt Greek Flag in Crete Crisis
Paris dispatch says French cruiser Victor Hugo will join Swiftsure and others from Italy and Russia to form four protecting powers at Crete. They may haul down the Greek flag and deter Turkish moves as diplomatic circles grow alarmed. Also note Woodchoppers seek Sunday game with local team per Lakeviews.
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United Press
Paris
Victor Hugo
Toulon
Cretan
Swiftsure
Italy
Russia
Crete
Greece
Constantinople
Carpathes
Wash Skirts and Veils Displayed in Sale
A newspaper ad highlights a large display of veils and wash skirts with promotional prices. It markets double chiffon and fashionable items, noting discounts around $1.25 to $2.50. The text emphasizes area suitability and broad selection.
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Primance
U B C and BG Reunion Held at Savin Rock and East Rock
A reunion of the U B C and BG clubs gathered today at Savin Rock and East Rock. Members from Massachusetts Rhode Island Kentucky and Connecticut enjoyed prizes for best elocutionist and a pillow step contest won by Edward Malone. All attendees will be dressed in Japanese costumes.
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Savin Rock
East Rock
Conprise
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Connectcut
U. B.C
Edward Malonese
Local Social Notes and Weekend Plans Across Cities
Miss Aliee Bundock leaves for New Haven then yachting up the Connecticut River, with stays in Meriden and visits from friends Lyman and Miss Hayward among others. Rev. John Kennedy reports health gains abroad, while T J Gaflin and Brooklyn relatives enjoy Fairfield Beach for August. Several others plan trips to Newark and Newport, with engagements, illnesses, and society gatherings noted. A civil engineer lieutenant aims to swim Bridgeport to Port Jefferson in September, assisted by James McPhee and hot coffee support.
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Aliee Bundock
Main Street
New Haven
Connecticut River
Meriden
Conn
Jewel von Wittgenstein
Butler Avenue
Bridgeport
Port Jefferson
James McPhee
South End
George Mooney
Pembroke Circle
C. F.of A
Democrats rally in Syracuse on September conference aims
Democrats nationwide express interest in a conference at Saratoga on September 9 to rehabilitate two parts of the state. The call seeks to unite the party for an aggressive push in the forthcoming state campaign, noting several strategic aims.
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Saratoga
Trolley Co seeks sidewalk move to ease Water Street congestion
The Connecticut Company plans to ask the Common Council to permit removing part of the Fairfield Avenue sidewalk at Water Street near the Atlantic Hotel. Engineer C. C. Elwell says a point in the roadway blocks big cars, causing congestion that could be relieved by moving the curb and widening the dummy gauge. If approved, the street railway will repave Fairfield Avenue. The Columbus Citizen editor praises Jimmie O Rourke as an idol and a courteous, professional athlete both on and off the field. Died Danbury Lancastre i
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Connecticut
Common Council
Fairfield Avenue
Water Street
C. C. Elwell
Permanent Paving Commission
Atlantic Hotel
Fairfield Ue
Elwell
The
Columbus Citizen
Jimmie O'Rourke
Silent Stance From State Chairman On Conference
Uncertainty hangs over the conference as tumbling questions arise about the attitude of State chairman William J. Conners and how he will respond. Conners has not spoken publicly on the matter, keeping his position unknown at this time.
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William J. Conners
Mr. Conners
Champion Lost Boy Aug. 14 Raymond Williams Missing Again
Raymond Williams a nine year old known as the champion lost boy of the world is reported missing for the 78th time. Police search today with the mother stating he would not leave on his own and that he had promised to stay.
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Raymond _ Williams
Royal Clan Convention in Manchester New Hampshire
The bi annual meeting of the Royal Clan is to convene in Manchester NH on Tuesday Aug 7 with Chief John Hill of St Louis presiding and adjournment expected Friday. Royal Deputy John Japp will depart Mon for Boston and Halifax previously. Beardsley Park area advertised for development with sewer water gas and electric service and taxes low. Bridgeport real estate sale promotes quick purchases. Berger Dry Goods Co offers a half price stock sale. Buy now to save on summer wear and prepare for next season. Gorman Co advertisement references sale of goods.
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Boston
Japp
Halifax
N. S
Beardsley Park
Mian Street
City Hall
Bridgeport
Noble Avenue
East Main Street
National Realty Co
Livingston Place
Adv
Berger Dry Goods Co
Gottlich Gorman Co
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Mr. Pollssem
Miarvard Grod
Bellevue
Waterbury Hospital
Woodchoppers
Lakeviews
Woodchopper A. C
Sunday Herald
EH. Dillon & CO
T. J. Gaflin
Brooklyn
Fairfield Beach
Anne Keeemen
Agnes O'Rourke
Newark N.J
B. L. Remington
Ety
Owen Toolan
Newport
N. Y
F. J. Toolan
St. John’s Church
G. W. Langgarth
Amy Fessenden
Woodside, N. Y
Mrs. Sweet
Orchard Street
T. E. Lyons
Park Terrace
Star of Charity Lodge
Shepherds of Bethlehem
Ruth Stemme
Arthur Brown
Ansonia
Peter
John M. Sterling
Poplar Street
Catherine Sullivan
Charles Kingston
Atlantic City
Lillian Kelly
Golden Hill Street
Ida O'Rourke
Pootatuck Yacht Club
Pennsylvania
Seventh Avenue
Justice Brady
Supreme Court
William E. Burnham
Taft
N. H. Jons
Arthur Hayward
Hall Cottage
Canfield
Rose
G. Hayward
Lyman, Sunderlin, Whitmason
Kaufmann
Lexington Park
Alice
Ella Felin
Mattie McDonough
Norwich
Fairfield
Danbury Tie
Smith-Murray CO
Alfie
Aseconéy
the Smith
Murray
Sam Harris
Chicago
Royal Class
Manchester
Main ST
Courtlan
Stoi
Long Island Sound
Shore & Islands
Venice
Norwalk
Langdon Islands Co
A. M. Wooster
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