Foresters and Friends Set Atlantic City Convention Parade
William T. Meyer leads Bridgeport group to Atlantic City for the Supreme Court of Foresters gathering. Delegates from all states, a monster parade expected with thousands in line. Parade officials include Lieut Dave Sqalsh of Massachusetts and Past Supreme Chief Rangers Kelly Donahue Grady.
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Bo ‘i
Thi
Order
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Iepart
Dennis E. “Net
J. H. Redden
William T. Meyer
Court Marina
Davia S Qalsh
Massachu
Supreme
B. Kelly
Ays ¥. Donahue
0. J. Grady
Mas F
Lonergan Pushes One Million For Connecticut River Plan
In the House today Lonergan urged a one million dollar appropriation for river development from Hartford to the Sound. The proposal aims to improve shipping facilities to meet growing state commerce and strengthen the Constitution State’s inland waterway needs.
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Hartford
Stand Sound
Constitution State
Phelan Renounces 4 W W Allegiance
Columbus August 22. Martin J Phelan publicly renounced allegiance to the Industrial Workers of the World and apologized for incendiary levees in his speeches as an officer of that body. He was sentenced to $100 and 30 days in the workhouse. The court said the apology alone was not adequate and his speeches violated the law.
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Columbus
Hean
Industrial Workers of the
Martin Jhelan
Gwent
Phel‘mua
Army airman killed in spiral descent at Halberstadt
Hatberstadt Prussian Saxony Aug oe Schmidt of the 14sth try mhd attached to the army ration corps died today in a spiral descent after the aeroplane wings changed. The lieutenant was en route to Gaslar in Hanover Province about 5 000 feet up when the wings failed and the craft plunged to the ground. Also included is a notice about a libel suit filed in Hartford for $1 500 over a church fund controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatberstadt
Prussian
Saxony
Garbage collection revolt shakes Bridgeport contract row
Uncollected garbage for days sparks fierce complaints to the Board of Health. Citizens allege the 1907 King and Reilly contract for exclusive city garbage collection is being violated, tying officials' hands and prompting calls for abrogation and prompt enforcement.
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Board of Health
Health Board
Messrs. King and Reilly
Bridgeport
McLellan
Bryan warns Mexicans against violence to Americans
Secretary Bryan telegraphed Curt warning to Huerta and constitutionalist commanders at La Bouquilla Chihuahua that the United States will hold perpetrators personally responsible for any violence against American citizens by anyone claiming civil or military authority. The message stresses U S protection of Americans and non recognition of non constitutional rule in Mexico, signaling firm U S stance.
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Washington
Huerta
le Bouquilla
Chihashua
Mex
United States
Bryan
Congal Letcher
Chihua
Fuller, Hulse
la Bouquilla
Gouriers
la Bourquilla
Unites States
President Wilson to Read Mexico Message to Congress
President Wilson will personally read his note on Mexico to both houses of Congress on Monday, outlining U S actions toward peace. He worked on the message all day and will present the Lind note and Huerta reply as exhibits with no action recommendations.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
Congress
United States
John Lind
Huerta
Woman drinks extract, falls unconscious in bakery incident
Mrs Ann Donovan, 42, tasted peppermint and alcohol from a bottle labeled flavoring extract in a Stratford Union bakery. She became unconscious. Sergeant Flood and Dr Finnegan provided first aid and rushed her to Bridgeport Hospital where she remained in critical condition.
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Stratford
Union Avenues
Ann Donovan
Central Avenue
Finnegan
Bridgeport Hospital
Violation in Cell Ends with Transfer to Lakeview Home
George Bartes aged 26 of 315 Coleman Street was found violently taken to a police cell last night after arrest for intoxication. He was found suffering from acute alcoholism and was moved to Lakeview Home for care.
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George Bartes
Coleman Street
Lakeview
Bridgeport Pilot Joins Curtiss in Russia Aviation Mission
John D. Cooper son of local businessman sails with Glenn Curtiss to train Russian naval officers in Curtiss amphibious craft. A prolific aviator and former Hammonport chief pilot, Cooper has flown 4000 battles with no major incidents. His trip may last months depending on device success and orders from Britain France Austria and others.
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John D. Cooper
John T. Cooper
A. McNeill & Sons Co
Glenn M. Curtiss
Curtiss
Lot
Br mi
Gooper
Car- Mes
Curtiss School of Aviation
Hammondeport
Cooper
Bridgeport
Hammondsport
Savin Rock
Birdman
Daniels new order for training schools
Secretary Daniels ordered that from October 1 enlisted Navy personnel may be held in training schools four months instead of three, and in some cases up to six months. The training schools are at Chicago San Francisco Newport and Norfolk.
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Washington
Daniels
Navy
Chicago
San Francisco
Newport
Norfolk
Keenan Cancels Sunday Game With Norwalks
Manager Keenan of the Yosts cancels the Sunday game against Norwalks set for this city after arranging a doubleheader with South Norwalk. The Saturday game in South Norwalk will proceed as planned while the Sunday meeting is postponed. Norwalk is led by Hi Ladd, and Aston W Petroitys, once local, is now a deserter from the army sought by authorities after deserting Fort Gretbie, R. I., on June 19.
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Pittsburgh Bridgeport
Keenan
Yosts
Norwalks
South Norwalk
Norwalk
Hi” Ladd
Aston W. Petroitus
Tetsley Petroitys
Main Street
Petroitys
Fort Gretbie
R. 1
Bodine to Retire as Street Superintendent
Albert J. Bodine will retire as superintendent of streets and join Sperry & Hutchinson in Michigan. He reportedly prepared a resignation and will draw pay until a notional end date, amid questions about who influenced his appointment and absence from usual job sites.
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Albert J. Bodine
Michigan
Sperry & Hutchinson
East Side
Bodine
John T. King
King
Terry
Department of Public Works
la Store
Gambling threat ends in jail for Greenwich gambler
Special to The Farmer Greenwich Aug 22. Town remains unsettled as gamblers are raided after years of immunity. George Bolles faced court for keeping a gambling place and threatening Captain Talbot. Judge Tierney jailed Bolles 30 days and fined $201 after Bolles boasted of wealth and threats. Talbot testified to further unprintable insults.
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Greenwich Town Court
George Bolles
Greenwich
Justice
Walsh
George Bolies
Andrew Talbot
Tierney
Bolles
Captain Talbot
Talbot
Busy Day in Superior Court
Several cases filed in the Superior Court clerk’s office including three petit divorces. Mildred Stark seeks divorce from Phillip Stark for desertion. Lillick Middlebrook sues Phebe Middlebrook for desertion. William Dutcher sues Olive Dutcher for desertion. Damages sought in a $5,000 claim by W R Pooley against Charles and wife of Darien. Two trespass cases against Hilbert Clark by Pearl English and Joseph Howe allege gravel theft. Two auto accident suits involve Harold Smith and Betsey Seeley against William Blake of Bridgeport. claims amount to $1,000 to $1,500. Frank Sipos seeks name change to Frank Smith.
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Superior Court
Mildred Maude Stark
Severance
Stamford
Phillip Henry Stark
Midland Park
New Jersey
New York City
Lillick B. Middlebrook
Stashford
Phebe A. Middlebrook
William C. Dutcher
Olive G. Dutcher
Port Chester
W. R Pooley
Darien
Charles Adams
Hilbert N. Clark
Milford
Pearl English
Norwalk
Joseph W. Howe
William D. Blake
Bridgeport
Blake
Harold Smith
Easton
Flizabeth Smth
Betsey Seeley
Wesley
Heeman
Smith
Beeman
Frank Sipos
Hungary
Frank Smith
Detective Sergeant Cronan Flees Police HQ On Mystery Errand
Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of Detective Sergeant Edward Cronan from police headquarters armed with two warrants he hurriedly took to New York. Police and detective departments refuse to identify the person Cronan is seeking.
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Edward Cronan
New York
Thaw case delays as Vermont hearing requested
A Sherbrooke report says lawyers and officials seek to delay Thaw’s case, seeking extradition adjustments with Matteawan documents. Seven witnesses, including Nedeau and family, may testify Thaw crossed the Canadian border with Thompson, with Thaw reading papers and plotting naturalization to avoid deportation. The habeas corpus move stalls until Wednesday as authorities weigh extradition hurdles.
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Sherbrooke
Que
Afitchell Thompson
Mulvena
F. Campbell
Dominion Department of Immigration
Dutchess County
Matteawan
Ncarety
Thaw
Superior
Thompson
Toronto
Horitt ‘Heesbeck
Dutchess
Thompeon
Beline
New York
Thompenry
Nedeau
Conticnel
Thoma
Marenret Thaw
Cerneg le
Ria
Gear Lander Carnegie
Sherbrecks
Big Tewyers
Canale
Atete Treal
Fnmieretion
Thomson
Twehen
Pitlebareh
Gorsner Stone
Pennsylvania
Bryan Io
Sherboket
Conger
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O'Neil
Redden
Lonergan
Uncle Samjurprove
Phelan
W. W
Allegiance
Mar
Henry C Hnreiber
Christian Neiiise
Scnreiber
King and
Reilly
Uncle Sam
White House
Baker’s Flavoring
Woman
Russia
John D. Cooperidgeport Boy
SEC
NEW Order For Training Schools
West
Brush
Sergt. Cronan
Glynn
Vermont
Brigas
Mae
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