One Hundred Years Ago London Describes Catastrophe
A London paper recalls a dreadful calamity near St Giles on December 14 a century ago. A brewery vat several stories high collapsed at around 6 pm sending a flood of liquid through nearby houses. About 20 people were killed and the scene described as distressing beyond measure. A separate notice announces a removal of accounts to Charles Shepard Esq with strict settling by January 1 1915 or legal action will follow.
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London
St Giles
Callel
Charles Shepard
Connecticut
Bridgeport Common Council Holds Adjourned Meeting
The Bridgeport common council met in adjourned session Monday evening with aldermen and councilmen present. Committees were appointed including highway surveyor, coal inspector, pound keeper, hay ward, janitor, draw tender, and city weigher. A serious sidewalk problem near the post office on Bank Street was noted, needing immediate attention. An important resolution was adopted at the council meeting.
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City of
Bridgeport
Tarm
Pring
Thompson
Curtis
Annen
Morgan Hayes
Board of
Ith
Burr Beach
T. F Gregory
Isaac Blake
Hayward
Robert C. Nichole
William Roberts
Joan Holmes
C. G. Pendiston
Ard Ward
Hartford Courant Boxing Result and Local Notices
Contests at the Hartford Wheel club show ended with Harry Lane of Bridgeport defeating Jack Gaffney of New London after a second round foul. Also reported are local incidents, a ghost tale involving Anson Grey, Central Park statue funds for Robert Emmett, multiple deaths, church chapel dedication, and a law firm dissolution with Col. Stevenson retiring.
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Lane
Hartford Courant
Hartford Wheel Club
Jack Gaffney
New London
Harry Lane
Bridgeport
Martin Gourse
Tommy Donoghue
Gaffney
Ike Williams
Fred McGirr
Gaff
New York
Central Park
Robert Emmett
Thomas Addis Emmett
Treland
Ex Tax Collector Aims to Seize Poll Taxes in Aid
The article notes Ex Tax Collector G B Lee seeks council power to appoint a sheriff to collect poll taxes on aid, risking trouble for some. A precedent by B K Mills is mentioned. Edward C Fenn suffered a fractured leg after falling into a furnace pit at Burbs Silver factory. Postmaster Albertus Merwing of Aspetuck plans to resign. Aspetuck lies near Easton and the post pays $1 daily.
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G. B. Lee
Burbs Silver Company
Edward C. Fenn
Albertus Merwing
Aspetuck
Easton
Proclamation Declaring Public Fast and Humiliation
A historic royal document from December 1776 calls for a public fast across England Wales and Berwick to humble subjects before Almighty God and seek blessing on arms in the American conflict. It orders reverent observance, warns against neglect, and directs church leaders to organize solemn rites.
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Berwick Upon Tweed
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Tweed
Religious Duty Drawn From England's Prayer Form
The article notes a large portion of England shunned the form of prayer day in churches while a minority attended, citing fear of punishment yet citing a sense of duty. An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound warns of dangerous croup and promotes relief and rest with Hindle's Drug Stores.
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Orecks
Croup
Foley
Hindle
Miss Clifton Calls Bridgeport Home Away From Home
Miss Ethel Clifton, a popular Post Players member, arrived in Bridgeport to renew acquaintances. She headlines the All Ladies Bill at Poli's theatre and brings her vaudeville playlet Saints and Spesraya, fresh from success on western circuits. The Rutland railroad offers Christmas Excursion rates to Montreal and Quebec, with Boston departures December 23 and 24 and returns by January 7.
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Post Players
Bridgeport
Miss Clifton
All Ladies
Poli's
New England
Spesraya
Clifton
Zella
Rutland Railroad
Montreal
P. Q
Boston
Quebec
Canada
Geo. E. Marsters
Washington Street
Mass
New Weekly Dances At Quiltys School Of Dancing
Point of interest notes weekly classes at Quiltys School of Dancing offering advanced instruction in hesitation fox trot and one step. Thursday and Friday sessions boast the latest dance styles with Castle dances taught in Friday evening classes and a dancing period extending to midnight. JOHN RECK & SON advertise wreaths and laurel roping.
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Quilty’s School of Dancing
All Ladies Bill at Poli's Theatre Brings Vaudeville Features
Amusements manager Poli presents an all female vaudeville program for the first three days of the week. Highlights include Miss Ethel Clifton in Saints and Sinners, Lalla Salbini in a European novelty, The Four Military Maids, Vivian Merrill's exotic birds, Baby Roslyn, McManus and Don Carlos, and a five part film The Thief with Dorothy Donnelly in the lead. Showtimes at 8:30 nightly with additional first class pictures.
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Poli
All Ladies
Bill
Vivian Merrill
Baby Roslyn
McManus
Don Carlos
Dorothy Donnelly
Madame X
Henri Bernstein
Plaza Theater bill promises diverse acts this week
The Plaza presents three headline acts and several extras this week. The Shoplifter offers a sharp satire on modern life with a strong cast, blending drama and humor in a one act. Ray Fern and the Cox Girls, Newhoff & Phelps, Fern Bigelow Mehan, Juan & Mitchell, Ambrosio, The Pins of Fate, and Cupid and a Dress Coat fill out the varied program.
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Ray Fern
Cox Girls
Newhoff & Phelps
Variety
Pe Fern
Bigelow
Mehan
Juan & Mitchell
Ambrosio
Exposition Co Red Cross Carnival Opens Successfully
On Saturday evening last the Greater New England Exposition Co opened their carnival at the Casino end for the Red Cross. The hall was beautifully decorated with flags bunting flowers and tap lanters. A 30 piece brass band provided music for dancing drawing strong applause and encores. About 25 concession booths line the dance floor and nightly events include vaudeville on Wednesday tango contest Thursday and confetti night on Friday.
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Greater New England Exposition Co
Casino End
American National Red Cross
Certilax Laxative Claim Pushed by NYC Specialist
Certilax the certified laxative is advertised as addressing bad breath via a disordered stomach and gently stimulating bowels and liver to natural action. The promotion claims blood cleansing and system purification, superiority to calomel, and wide physician approval in New York. Sold in drug stores or by mail, Curts Chemical Co. lists prices and address.
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New York City
New York
Curts Chemical Co
Rk.g4th St
War delays release of foreign movie tonnage stats
Secretary Daniels has decided not to publish the semi annual statistics showing the tonnage of foreign films due to the war. The decision halts the practice previously followed, with no date given for resumption.
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Daniels
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