Superior Court Opens Today Amid Conspiracy In Bankruptcy Case
The Superior Court session begins with Judge Jadee Shom Wey on the bench in this city. Prosecutor Cummings notes possible disposition of the Alpha Porino and Leonard Mainero conspiracy case tied to a bankrupt estate. Reports include train wreck injuries near Toomsboro, Georgia, and a range of obituary notices and local ads.
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Jadee Shom- Wey
Kenyon
St Paul's Bipiscopal Church
Sesgion
Cummings
Alpha Porino
Leonard Mainero
Dela
RP Akee
New York
Panama
Noted artists at Algonquin Club for Ladies' Night
Ladies night at the Algonquin club will feature grand opera singer Vivian Gosnell newly in America after the war disrupted his tour, and Frank Reynolds of London. An orchestra of 25 pieces drawn from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra will play under director Frank Fidith. Luncheon and dancing follow the concert, with arrangements by Prof. Fritz KG. Weber, John D. Hughes, and Earl M. Christie.
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Algonquin Club
Vivian Gosnell
America
Ipsel Gosnell
Ecompa
Frank Reynolds
London
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Frank Fidith
Fritz KG. Weber
John D. Hughes
Earl M. Christie
Compensation Hearing for Deceased Pansoda Dependent
A compensation hearing before Commissioner Buckingham addressed Sivester Pansoda, employed by Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. He died after a trench cave-in on April 27 near Mountain Grove cemetery. Pansoda’s mother, living in Spain, is said to be dependent on him. William Pansoda, with attorney P J McKee Dial, testified. Travelers Insurance was represented. Commissioner Buckingham reserved his decision.
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T. Buckingham
Sivester Pansoda
Bridgeport Hydraulic ‘Co
North Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pansoda
Spain
William
New York
P. J. McKee Dial
Bardoed
O'Neill
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Hydraulic Co
William Pansoda
Buckingham
Balmy Weather Opens December With Mild Sunshine
A December first in 1914 brings a misty start yielding to a sunny, mild noon. Washington park benches fill with the faithful “Park Robins” in a stove-league mood as Horace Johnson warns of a looming historic snow storm in New England. Policeman George Tobis shifts from plain clothes to street duty tomorrow amid the Molnar murder case search.
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Washington Park
Park
Horace Johnson
New England
George Tobis
Molnar
Express Company Prepares for Heavy Christmas Shipments
The Adams Express Company expands Christmas operations with nationwide special provisions for package collection, transport, and delivery. Extra trains, 28 Bridgeport branch money order offices, 5500 emergency tax stamps, and six new wagon routes in Bridgeport support busy season. Stores can wrap items and ship directly with free insurance up to 60 dollars. John Jerrest office to stay open late through Christmas. Company expects record Christmas rush.
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Adams Express/Corm
Boston
New York
Chicago
Bridgeport
Bridge
New England
Bosston
Hartford
New Haven
Eix
Express
Xpress Company
John Jerrest
Fire damages bakery from overturned grease pot
Fire at 1957 Main Street bakery operated by Schulze and Fannelli caused $1500 to $2000 damage when a pot of grease overturned during crullers production shortly after 1 am. Two horses were led from an adjoining barn as firefighters used one water line and chemicals after a 30 minute blaze. Fire officials call it accidental.
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Main Street
Schulze & Fannelli
Delightful Books in Abundance at Holiday Book Shop
A vintage holiday notice extols a thriving book shop scene with Hopkinson Smith Dickens London and other gifts. It lists popular titles and prices, praising Christmas books for boys and girls, including Chatterbox, and urges early selection for friends and family.
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Hopkinson Smith
Dicken
London
George Eliot
Olcott
Bridge
Free sewing machine demonstration at headquarters
See the Free sewing machine demonstrated by an expert on Wednesday the last day of the representative's stay. The expert will point out sewing features and verify claims. Also featured are rich silks for fancywork, with metal-like colors, and kitchenware including a 6 cup aluminum percolator at $2.75 and nickel-coated 3 pint chafing dishes at $4.25 on the fourth floor.
Ribbon display excites at center aisle sale
Beautiful ribbons in many patterns and colors line the exhibit with pieces priced at 19c and up. Special wide rich ribbons reach $3 and higher, while small adornments and Kewpie themed novelties sold at 25c each populate the center aisle display, drawing shoppers to the front.
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Kewpic
Moccasins for indoor wear priced for both sexes
Moccasins offer comfort for men and women with soft supple durability. Indoor wear with attractive appearance listed: women's $1.50, men's $2.00.
Leggins and Kewpie Tableware For Sale
Leggins of Jersey cloth sized from 2 to 8, cotton jersey, priced 1 to 3 dollars, advertised as warm for cold days and suitable for play. Also offered a selection of Kewpie themed tableware including cups, saucers, plates, and oatmeal dishes with prices ranging from 20 to 65 cents, plus mush and milk sets.
Howland Dry Goods Co Sells Stamps at Fourth Floor
The Howland Dry Goods Co announces a stamp sale limited to the fourth floor offices. The notice specifies the sale applies to Fourth Floor locations only.
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THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
Husband Prevents Young Matron From Death by Drowning
A young nurse at Bellevue hospital attempted suicide by diving into Berkshire pond after her husband criticized her marriage. He shouted and a passerby helped, reviving her as they pulled her from the water and took her home. Also news notes on stamps shortages at Hartford, a Republican banquet in Hartford for Holcomb and colleagues, and local clerks awaiting documentary stamps for deeds with upcoming registry adjustments.
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Hartford
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue Collector
Adam Fom
Pany
Boston
Benedict XV
Peraonso
Prince Man Pee
Gabriela
Bacci
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Wednesda BK
Andy
Portereehouse
FANCY
Meadowbrook Creamery
Loin Lamb Chops
Cranberres
Campbell's Soups
Borden
Hamburg
Maine
Idec
Florida
Gentral of
Georgia
Toomsboro
Bos
Gierman
Sayville
Isl
Ana Carrey
McKeesport
Lespee Secrets Archeaennenel
Margaret B
Thomas Fien
James Kane
Charles ‘Street
Hap- Parisi
Minas
Francisco
Edward _ Fretends
Ann Street
St. Mi‘s R. C
St Joseph's Ceutry
Waterbury
Conn
Memahon
Michael J
Bridget McMahon
John F. Lynch
Closey Street
St. Gepatriee
St. Michael's Cemetery
Henry C. Bishop
Qortuary Chapel
Fairfield Avenue
Park Cemetery
Ste. City Auto Co
Sol
Perpignan
France
Joffre
Italy
San Francisco
American Public Health Association
Jacksonville
Fila
Belgium
Panta-Leggins
Ghose Store
Kewpie
China
Young
Marcus H. Holcomb
United States
Frank B. Brandegee
George P. McLean
P. Davis Oakey
Frank Glynn
Richard Freeman
John Q. Tilgon
J. Hill
Republican State Central Committee
William C. Cheney
William F. Henney
Judge Holcomb
John T. King
Robinson
Bartlett
O'Connell
Comley
Garrick
Kelley
James J. Welsh
Hertfort
ATIC
Winthrop EH. Baldwin
Steetiee
Kayde
Lyric Theater
Deby
Brunswick
St Py
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