U. S Secretary Warns of War Danger and Banker Moody Dies
Secretary of State warns Americans that the world edge toward war remains dangerous as Wilson seeks neutral support for peace and clear aims for belligerents. In Maine, Charles A. Moody, 69, president of the First National Bank, Biddeford, dies. Hunter Arms Co. of Fulton, N Y raises capital to 500000.
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Wilson
Hunter Arms Co. Inc
Fulton, N. Y
C. A. Moody
Biddeford
Charles A. Moody
First National Bank
Maine
Ambrose Sells Reliable Goods at 288 Fairfield Avenue
A note touts AMBROSE as offering dependable merchandise and directs readers to 288 Fairfield Avenue for purchases.
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Ambrose
Fairfield Avenue
Inquiry Opens Into River Brink Derailment Near Pequot River
A New Haven railroad inquiry examines the derailment of a special train near the Pequonnock river at 4 30 after a drawbridge opened for a passing vessel. Investigators focus on the automatic derailer versus human error as drivers of the near disaster.
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New Haven Railroad
Pequonnock River
New York
Boston
Special
Knickerbocker
Housa‘tonic
Stratford
Obituary Notices of Margaret Reilly and Others
The notice lists several deaths including Margaret Reilly aged nine months at 652 Broad Street and a six month old son at 190 West Avenue. Ida L Everett and Sarah L Denton are noted with birthplaces and survivors. Funeral plans, burials in Cedar Hill Cemetery and Lutheran cemetery follow for multiple families.
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Margaret Reilly
Margaret
Joseph T
Margaret Telester Reilly
Broad Street
Allen MacDonald
West Avenue
J. H. Carroll
Requiem Masses and Funeral Details Highlight Bridgeport
The report notes Rev James V Hussion leading a high requiem mass with Ave Maria at offertory by Miss Jessie Murray and Thy Will Be Done after. Bearers included Joseph Brady John Griffin Jas McPadden John Brady John Fred man and William Gerrity. Burial in St Michael's cemetery. Mary A Rishor widow of Anthony Rishor died at 1467 Iranistan Ave born England 1835 lived in Bridgeport long active in First Methodist Episcopal church. Survived by son Earl A Risher principal of Booth Bayliss Business College. funeral for John J Flood held at 1858 Stratford Ave then St Marys church with high requiem mass and Thy Will Be Done There is a Land Elks delegation present. Bearers listed as Joseph H Hennessey Patrick Flahaven Daniel Cooney John Buchanan Ambrose Bulkley James C Rice.
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Minnie Kehlenbeck
Walnut Beach
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Clarence
Rourke & Boucher
Brooklyn
Kehlenbeck
Elizabeth Cook
Mary E. Commette
Linen Avenue
Cook
Ireland
St. Augustine's Parish
Edward Oberts
James Cook
Oberts
Main Street
James V. Hussion
Jessie Murray
Joseph Brady
John Griffin
Jas, McPadden
John Brady
John Fredman
William Gerrity
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mary A
Anthony Rishor
Iranistan Avenue
Booth & Bayliss Business College
John J. Flood
Stratford Avenue
St. Mary's Church
Thos. P. Mulcahy
Frank Munich
Joseph Clabby
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Derby Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Flees With 2000 in Gems
Derby police hunt a jewel thief who swiped unset diamonds worth 2000 at Taylor & Fleming. Clerk William Fenn chased the suspect but he escaped by train toward Bridgeport. Investigators searched trains at Bridgeport and Devon junction but found no match.
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Bridgeport
Milford
New Haven
Derby
William Fenn
Taylor & Fleming
Fenn
Devon
Junction Point
Pauper Graves For Two Unknowns
No friends or relatives appeared to claim Frederick Messer aged 30 found dead at 1360 Main Street and Frank Scianna aged 25 of New Jersey who died from gas poisoning were buried this afternoon in Potter's field.
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Frederick Messer
Main Street
Frank Scianna
New Jerey
Potter’s Field
Two Local 1916 Obituaries From Easton Conn
Ida L. Seeley aged 58 dies in Easton Conn widow of Charles S. Everett. Funeral at Baptist church Easton Saturday at 2 pm burial Union Cemetery Easton. Mary A. Risher widow of Anthony W. Risher dies in city aged 81 11 months. Funeral at home 1467 Iranistan Avenue Friday at 2:30 pm burial Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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Everett
Easton
Conn
Ida L. Seeley
Charles S. Everett
Baptist Church
Union Cemetery
An Ton
Rishor
Mary A
Anthony W. Risher
Iranistan Avenue
Mountain Grove
Atp
Estate of Catherine Kiernan Probate Court Claim Period
In Bridgeport Connecticut the Court of Probate in the district of Bridgeport limits six months from issuance for creditors to file claims against the estate of Catherine Kiernan late of Bridgeport. Those failing to present verified accounts will be debarred from recovery. Executor John J Kiernan requests immediate payment of debts to 206 Beechwood Ave. Also mentions battleships New York and Texas arriving in New York.
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Catherine Kiernan
Bridgeport
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Ison
Forte
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Duchess
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Elm
Barnum
Atco
Baby MacDonald
Ida L. Everett
Charless. Everett
Mrs. Everett
Trumbull
Samuel
Josephine Godfrey Seeley
Sarah L. Denton
Gregory Street
Annie M’duff
Annie
James McDuff
William B. Parker
North Avenue
Henry W. Flanagan
James Flanagan
Hastings Street
St. Charles’ Church
Ivory
Brass Jardiniere
Uae
Mary A. Rishor
Derby Jewelry Store
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Beechwood Ave
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