Wilson Delayed by Storm on Way to Cornish
Spengfield Mass Aug delayed waters by the savers electrical terms that swept the Atlantic seaboard. The President and Mex Wilson stopped here shortly after 0 o'clock enroute Se Gempinb for the week’s end. A lightning storm slowed the train as it moved through heavy rain. The President connected at New Haven and his car was taken as far as Fairfield on an excursion special of a German financing society.
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Spengfield
Mass
Aug
Atlantic Sea
Wilson
Namber
New Ha- Yeo
Wedding of Gen Ford to Mrs Watson Announced
New Haven Aug. announcement reports the marriage of General Ford to Mrs. Jeanie Watson in Norwalk. George Hart of Fencity and Mrs. Graves daughter of Stearee H. Graves are noted, Rev. Joseph Andersen officiated at Waterbury. The couple, long associated with civic life, are closely tied to Norwalk and Boston circles.
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Gen. Ford
Mrs. Watson
New Haven
Bern
Lites
Norwalk
Gepers
George Hart
Feincity
Jenee Watson
H. Graves
Wronkline
Mass
Boston
Joseph Andersen
D.D
Waterbury
Ciuse Friema
Ford Fmiy
Mt Tilghwood
Rome
Amos William Morgan
Mia Alate
Thy
Brida
J. Alfred
Jackson Leads Cobb by Point in American League Race
The week’s figures show Ty Cobb from the Detroit Tigers ahead of Hank Greenberg by a slim margin in batting. Cobb has climbed by three weeks of strong hitting, while Herbert of Brooklyn leads the pitchers with a high average.
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Jackson
Cobb
Bulgaria to Settle Dispute With Turkey
Report notes Bulgaria ready to bend routes and potentiarieg to Turkish casitu to pencotine a sastisinene of all questions between the two nations once facilities are created for their journey over the rafttess.
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Bulgaria
Turkey
Elimbeth Dunhamlen Widow Service Notice
Sus 29th 1917 widow of August Le Fiist Panerat service will be held at the parfors at Hawley Wilmot & Rerepide 105 State strest on Montay September int at 1 00 ovis a TM Burial in Bestia as we ths offy Aue BO 1913 German Bohibl aged 46 veers Mmitnthan fine Priepds invited to attend the Feneres at tus later reidence No 484 Arctic effagy on Myoday Sept et ee Spm Weratlatt Burial in Park cemetery Basecy ee memory of ou bo som and brother Gregory a be sung at St Augustine church Mungey Septest at Tam 3p
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Sus
Elimbeth Dunhamlen
August le Fiist
Parfors
Hawley
Wilmot
Priepds
Tus
Park Cemetery
Hard Times for Gamblers in Greenwich
Greenwich August 30 Ambrose Bolles whose place was raided as a gambling house was fined 450 dollars and costs after a two day court hearing. He appealed to the common pleas court and his bond was set at 1 000 dollars. The case involved five of six counts under gambling laws with Judge Elmore S Banks among counsel for the defense. Local officials and prominent townspeople testified or attended the proceedings. The Bolles brothers, already under sail bonds for other offenses, face further charges for renting property used as a gambling house and may not be accepted as sureties in future cases.
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Greenwich
Ambrose Bolles
Elmore S Banks
Fairfield
James F. Walsh
Court of Common Pleas
Ge William J. Tierney
Ralph Rugh
Bolles
Common Pleas Court
George Police
Tierney
George
Willem
Amrose Bolles
Erong
Yariona
Tierner
Exyone Blee
City Court Hears Ratner Case Involving Bigamy Relation
Reader Ratner, new to the city from New York, faces City Court action on probable cause of violating Section 95 of the General Statutes related to such cases. He is bound over for trial in Superior Court under $1,000 funds. Evidence shows he abandoned his wife and children for another woman. Ratner arrived years ago, his wife followed, and he supported the second partner. He was arrested again and placed on bonds to support his wife. After a New Jersey trip, Ratner, with the same woman, was found yesterday. Fhamas Sabatino, charged with non support, was found guilty and ordered to pay $8 weekly for one year. John Berger and Silas Crale were charged with assault and postponed. Frank Crotty’s burglary charge continued. Paul Farken and Marcus Pollette, arrested July 3 for shooting pistols in violation of the Independence Day act, were slated for court. probation sentences had expired.
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Reader Ratner
New York
New Jersey
Ratner
Fhamas Sabatino
John Berger
Silas “Cralee
Pellee
Frank Crotty
Paul Farken
Marcua Pollette
Obituaries for Bridget McMahon and Mary Haggerty in Bridgeport
Funeral services were held today for Bridget widow of Michael McMahon at 8:30 from her home 10 George Street a requiem mass followed at St Augustine church with music by Aurelia Berger Mrs Kelly and the Dassins from the Shuren Es bale. Interment at St Michael's. Separate funeral for German Schibli 45 a clerk at East Side Bridgeport Public Market, obituary notes service details and interment at St Michael's Cemetery. Mary Haggerty's funeral from 623 Lafayette Street began at 8:30 with high mass at Sacred Heart Church at 3 o'clock regional pallbearers listed and interment in St Michael's Cemetery.
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Bridget
Michael McMahon
George Street
St. Augustine’ Church
Father Kennedy
Aurelia Berger
Kelly
Dassins
Shuren
Es Bale
Jonn Ki Front Kirby
Willem Basam Baward Talty
Michael Quelay
Mario Tnterment
St. Michael's
German Schibli
Arctic Street
East Side
Bridgeport
Mary Haggerty
Lafayette Street
Beautiful postal fleets arrive as city receives visitors
Miss Lucy Burley sends greetings from Chicago and other cities. September plans include meetings with Greens Farms relatives. Agnes Reilly, daughter of Congressman Thomas I. Reilly, becomes Torrington public schools teacher as 21 new teachers join 82 staff. P. H. Howard, National Letter Carriers delegate, wires arrival in Los Angeles. Francis Lyons, Katharine Lyons, Helen Curley, Ange Shanley depart for eastern trip, planning Niagara Falls visit.
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Lucy Burley
Chicago
Greens Farms
Misa Agnes Reilly
Caneressman
Thomas I. Reilly
Torrin_ tor
P. H. Howard
National Association of “Letter Carriers
Los Angeles
California
Francis M. Lyons
Katherine A. Lyons
Park Avenue
Helen Curley
William H. Courter
Angie Shanley
Wrest Haven
Niagara Falls
Bookkeeper Wanted with Double Entry Proficiency
Advertises for a thorough bookkeeper skilled in double entry. Requires listing experience and references, with salary expectations. State preferred gender Siggie man. Send details to B care of this paper. Late
Imperator Fire Scars Wiped Out Ship Sails On Schedule
New York reports the Imperator, after a major blaze in the provision room, was cleaned and pumped out in hours. Hamburg-American officials said the ship would sail on time, with crew at work and 5000 pounds of fresh meat aboard. Second Officer Karl Gobrecht died in the fire and Captain Hans Ruser noted the loss.
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New York
Harddy
Tlmne
Karl Gobrecht
Hans Ruser
Duke of Yorks Own Rifles Visit New Haven Guests
The 43rd Duke of Yorks Own Rifles from Canada, in New Haven for three days, were welcomed by Governor Foot Guards. A large crowd greeted the troop train and led to armory, city hall, Woolsey Hall at Yale, and a shore dinner. The unit, with eight companies, a Maxim gun section, hospital and signal units, traces its origins to 1868 and 1875 service in various conflicts.
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New Haven
Aus
Say
43Rd
Duke of York's Own Rifles
Canada
Governor's Foot Guards
Canasta
Darien Pageant Presented As Old Home Week Feature
Darien Aug 20 The pageant of Darien a residential community spectacle was presented today to residents and hundreds of visitors as the highlight of old home week It traces the town’s development from Stamford colony founding to the present day The quirky note about plotting power and grass stopper is unreadable but does not alter the main event description.
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Darien
Darenstes
Ae &Pact
Stamford
Sentinel Sale Denial Keeps South Norwalk Paper
South Norwalk newspaper the Sentinel has not changed hands, officials say. Negotiations are pending with an option on the business, but the sale is not complete until outstanding balances are paid. Management vows no change in policy and says no transfer will occur before October 1, with final action by January 1.
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South Norwalk
Aus
South Norwalk Sentinel
Sentinel
Coffe House Bankrupt With Million Deficit In New Orleans
Smith Brothers Company at 144 was declared bankrupt in federal court yesterday with a deficit near one million dollars. The case marks a major failure for a long established coffee import firm in the South.
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Coffe House
New Orleans
Smith Brothers & Company
South
Yeaterday
Howland Dry Goods Closure Date Change Notice
The notice states HoowLane's Bacrances on Main Street Fairfirlt Avenue Camnént Biro Aigeport Conn weather fair ender day Saturday August 25 1978 fale gommorrowy 9 Monday Labor Day store closed all day Beginning Tuesday September 2 the store will be open until 6 o'clock Saturdays until 9 o'clock The Howland Dry Goods ce.
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Aigeport
Conn
Ender Day
Widower Sues Over Widow's Income Promise
Clifford C. Gilbert of New Haven sues administrators of Daniel Brinsmade estate claiming his wife Frances Gilbert, a Brinsmade relative, was promised a monthly income of 80 dollars upon marriage. Only 45 dollars paid at Brinsmade's death in September 1912. he seeks 2000 damages in the September term of the Superior Court.
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Clifford C. Gilbert
New Hi
Daniel
Brinsmade
Bhelton
Frances Gilbert
Daniel Brinsmede
Brinemede
Gilbert
Husband Fined $199 for Stabbing Wife in Hartford
In Hartford, Michael Risna nese also known as Michael Castacnan was fined $199 in police court for stabbing his wife on August 1. The assault involved two stabs and left the woman in hospital for several days.
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Hartford
Michael Risnanese
Michael Castacnan
Army Team Wins First Event in Shooting Match
Camp Perry Aug 30 The United States Army team led by Captain B H Allen won the team service match by a margin, posting 4414 to outpace the Marine Corps 4409 and the Navy 4358 with the Wisconsin National Guard fourth at 4269.
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U. 8. Army
Camp Perry
United States Army
Jedy
B H Allen
United States Marine Corps
United Bracon Navy
Warigmnal Guard
Jack Rose Sees Gunmen Doom in New York Film
Duck Rose the gambler, staying in West Bert, visited Bridgeport today. He stayed with Empire theatre manager Thomas Patterson and watched the feature The Doom of the Gunmen of New York at the Empire.
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Duck Rose
Tle
Westbert
Bridgeport
Mr. Hose
Thomas Patterson
Empire Theatre
New York
Superior Court Sees Record Case Volume in Session
The Superior Court reported a record number of 165 cases filed for the current term, beating the previous high of 137. Today was the final filing day for lawyers, while the criminal common pleas open next Tuesday with Judge John J. Walsh of Norwalk presiding.
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Superior Court
Criminal Common Pleas
Tureday
John J. Walsh
Norwalk
Aldermen to Discuss Lighting Service Complaint
Aldermen will consider a letter from J Harris of 457 Mail9th avenue urging the city to act on street lighting. He complains poor lighting outside his home on American Street and criticizes the American Street Lighting Co. of Baltimore for delays and faulty mechanical systems.
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J. Harris
9Th Avenue
Common Council
Harrisays
American Street Lighting Co
Daltimore
Pixnt
Finchs
Bridgeport
Haerts
Bravery Commended by Secretary Daniels in Washington
Bravery, displayed by R. C. Hawkins master at arms and A. G. Alderman apprentice, both of the erigap SPPrTr in renculnt. Officer praised for commendation in a ceremony on August 6 in Guarmas, Mee. Secretary Daniels commends their actions.
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Daniels Washinton
R. C. Hawkins
Armm
A. G. Alderman
Mogpith
Erigap Spprtr
Renculnt
Guarmas
Mee
Ara
Withdrawal of Americans Not Liked in Mexico Continues
Fragmentary wire copy reports dissatisfaction with American presence in Mexico. General Fells comments reference Victoria to Huerta and a controversial presidency claim. Officials mention theatre officials and an official representative of government amid tensions. Confusion and garbled names appear throughout the dispatch.
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Mexico
Fells Dan
Victoria
Hueri
Parra
Wee
Uae
Ins
Moxton
Buckley's Raffles Wins a $1006 Purse
Special to THE Farmer reports Buckley’s Raffles capturing the $1006 purse in a race. The event notes Trev, Ni Ta Ane, and Bk "RAITN" with 2d ty Benjamin A Bulkley as trainer or owner, and mentions afternoon running and the mare’s performance amid a field of competitors.
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Trev
Benjamin A Bulkley
Reiport
Trothee Funiantey Affernoon
Bulkiey
Lemallor Wurmes
Mystery in Shooting of Mrs Sanford Continues
A shooting case in Washington town draws officials into a tangled investigation. Details reveal possible accidental factors and mentions of a registry of witnesses, with medical testimony and a physician's statement shaping the narrative. The report notes ongoing inquiries, mentions a Mrs Back and a senior partner of a New York firm, and cites a hospital or legal context without sensational wording.
Congress on School Hygiene Ends Today
A chaotic report notes a meeting dubbed Congress on School Hygiene concluding today in Buffalo with speakers Dr Zim A Wiles and Dr Bim Denaiecs addressing religious teaching, Permiirimmhar Tmt, and women’s health topics. The item hints at discussion about a “Girl Wanted” ad and farm want notices.
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Batfalo
Asem
Tae Monetex
Jarim Hoare
Sraiaw
Carmel Orem
Zim A Wiles
al Teacin
Tee
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