Mark Twain's Daughter Jean Clemens Drowns in Bathtub
Reading Conn Dec 24 Miss Jean Clemens youngest daughter of Samuel Clemens Mark Twain found dead in the bathtub at The Stormfield home just before 8 am by her maid. She had epilepsy and is believed to have slipped underwater during a convulsion. The death is being investigated with coroner and medical examiner awaiting official ruling and notes of her recent health and family life.
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Pecal
United Press
Reading
Conn
Miss Jean 4 Clemens
Samuel Clemens
Mark Twain
Stormfield
Miss Clemens
Switzerland
Jean Clemens
New York
Isabel Lyon
Miss Lyon
Clemens
Ralph W. Ashcroft
Redding
Ashcroft
Farmington
Ashcrofts
Europe
Clara Clemens
Osip Gabrielowitz
Bermuda
Jean
Eight Lives Lost In Christmas Tree Fire
Newcastle Pennsylvania December 24 Special from United Press Guliana De Gerbo his wife and six others including three children and three boarders died in a Christmas tree fire at the Hillaville Village home Neighbors say the parents brought the tree home last night while the children ate supper After a brief return they placed decorations and warned the children not to enter the front room The candles lit by the children sparked the blaze and within hours the house was destroyed with all occupants deceased
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United Press
Newcastle
Guliana de Gerbo
de Gerbo
American Soldiers of Fortune Lead Fierce Victory in Nicaragua
General Estrada closes on Managua after Zelaya's army is crushed with heavy American involvement. North Dakotan John Brainsford, thrice wounded, crawled to Estrada's tent with an American flag as medics treat him aboard a U S warship. Generals Gonzales Castrillo and Roberto captured. about 2500 troops mostly teens face dire casualties as the remnant surrenders.
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United Press
William A. Deverall
Colon
Zelaya
Estrada
Managua
Fornos Diaz
Zelaye
Recree
John Brainsford
North
Brainae
Bluefields
Gonzales
Castrillo
Roberto
Zelayes
Rama
Miss Bedford to Wed Harvard Man
Miss Emily Harriet Bedford daughter of E. T. Bedford of New York to marry Attorney Preston Davie of New York. Davie, Harvard graduate and former football player, is from an old Kentucky family. The wedding is planned for January 4.
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Emily Harriet Bedford
E. T. Bedford
Standard Old
New York
Greens Farms
Preston Davie
Davie
Kentucky
Miss Bedford
Johannes Schiott
Blue Ribbon Automo Co
Lves
Park Place
Man Denounced Promises to Leave City After Sermon Allegations
A well known man, named or unnamed by the police, vowed to depart the city soon following remarks by Rev. George W. Brown that accused him of ruining young boys. Police history confirms inquiry but no denial was issued, and the man urged anonymity and privacy.
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George W. Brown
Little Alma Rosen Hit by Car in Fairfield Ave Incident
Seven year old Alma Rosen, daughter of Dr and Mrs M Rosen of Fairfield avenue, was struck by an automobile owned by A B Fairchild at 12232 Fairfield avenue. The car owner, treasurer of Fairchild & Shelton Co, stopped and carried her home. The physician father attended the girl, who remained conscious with bleeding from the mouth and possible internal injuries. No bones were broken. Her condition remained uncertain at 5 PM.
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Alma Rosen
Christmas Greeting From The Farmer
The Farmer will not be issued tomorrow a Christmas holiday message. It states Christmas should be universal for gratitude and rejoicing. The Farmer wishes its large clientele of friends a happy Christmas and assures them it will continue to seek and deserve their approbation.
Another Blow for Dr Cook
A New York Explorers Club panel reported its findings on Frederick A Cook and is believed adverse. The special committee presented the report to the directors this afternoon, with public release expected later. Directors will decide the club’s stance after the findings are made public.
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United Press
New York
Explorers Club
Frederick A. Cook
Dr. Cook
Okaw Would Take Wife to Heart Again
William Gould Brokaw testified in his wife Mary Brokaw's separation and alimony suit that he would reconcile and take her back if she would not press charges about him and other women. He said he is sensitive and cannot believe her inconsistent statements. Mary Brokaw was absent due to a bad cold.
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United Press
Mineola, L. d
Wiliam Gould Brokaw
Mary Brokaw
Cupid Mayhem of Weddings Lights Up City
Cupid s net fills with wedding gifts as licenses issued recently list couples from this city including F Westman and Margaret O Connor aged 20 Morris Gross and Bessie Shapiro aged 19 Frank Robertson and Susan H Evetts aged 23 John Hoffman and Lillian Moll Frank Valeria and Caseria Addoborato Joseph P Novey and Hattie Lee Steve Poor and Etel Szabo John A Ost ling aged 29 Eva Jomason aged ?
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F. Westman
Margaret O'Connor
Morris Gross
Bessie Shapiro
Frank Robertson
Stratford
Susan H. Evetts
John Hoffman
Lillian Moll
Frank Valeria
Caseria Addoborato
Joseph P. Novey
Carpenter
Hattie Lee
Steve Poor
Etel Szabo
FH Weaver
Oes
John A. Ostling
Saloon Closures Hit Christmas Weekend by Bridgeport Law
The Bridgeport saloons will close tonight and reopen Monday morning under a new General Assembly law. Dealers accept the move as Christmas trade dips though bartenders praise the holiday pause. A Saturday Christmas would boost profits more than a typical year, but this year the law shuts doors during the peak season.
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Bridgeport
General Assembly
Engagement Announcement of Miss Jennie Coley and Mr. Percy Wallen
Mr and Mrs W T Coley of 64 Grove announce the engagement of their daughter Jennie to Percy B E Wallen of 722 William Street. Wallen is an accountant in the Hampton Normal Industrial Institute treasurer's office and formerly a clerk at First National Bank. He is described as a rising young man in Bridgeport.
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W. T. Coley
Grove Street
Jennie
Percy BE. Wallen
William Street
Hampton, ‘A., Normal
Error in Firemen Salary Amid Charter Confusion
A drafting error in the firemen salary ordinance threatens a delay to raise assistant engineers above 1 000 a year. The measure mislabels a stoker position, while the charter calls it assistant engineer, jeopardizing the pay increase until corrected. Superintendent Birmingham received two boxes of chara from Mr and Mrs Frederick Baker of 269 Barnum avenue for department members.
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Orler
Boseman
Birmingham
Frederick Baker
Barnum Avenue
Beeer
Harold Baker
Deaths and Funerals in Local Community
Obituary notes recount the funeral of James Whelehan at his Knowlton Street home and St. Charles church with a requiem Mass led by Rev. Father Lynch. Music included Ave Maria and Face to Face, with Thy Will Be Done at the pallbearing. Interment was in St. Michael's family plot. Also notices Frederick Becherer, age 79, known as Frederick Baker, died at Bridgeport hospital. longtime Steuben Lodge Odd Fellow with six children surviving.
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Ghven
James Whelehan
Knowlton Street
St. Charles’ Church
Father Lynch
J. C. Lanz
Owen Bradley
Daniel Coughlin
Christopher Larkin
Peter Ferris
Dan Lane
Thomas O'Leary
St. Michael's Cemetery
Frederick Becherer
Frederick Baker
Bridgeport
Steuben Lodge
Frederick
Ige
Charles
August
Well Kno
George Englehart
Joseph Deegan
Tax League names Henry P Lyons secretary
Henry P Lyons, a Democrat, was chosen secretary of the Taxpayers League from about 60 candidates. The group elected committees on municipal government legislation development taxation expenditures civil service and public utilities. The league plans free membership for property owners and funded subscriptions from wealthy patrons.
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Henry P. Lyons
Taxpayers' League
Lyons
Tar
League
Board of Trade
Charles R. Ayres
Horace Pigg
A.W. Burritt
Interstate Contractors, Builders & Contractors Association
C. S. Canfield
Interstate Builders & Dealers Association
George M. Eames
Sirger Manufacturing Co
Edward D. Beach
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Joseph Stoehr
North End
Thomas H. Macdonald
American Graphophone Co
Birdseye
Birdle. Somers Co
Arthur M. Marsh
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
W. R. Webster
Bridgeport Brass Co
Jerome Orcutt
John J. Phelan
Sanford Stoddard
Henry Lee
For Rent and Sale Listings From Bridgeport Ads
A long string of classified notices advertising rental properties on Hough Ave Wilmot Ave Elm St and Barnum Ave plus sales offers for pianos violins organs and household items. Also notices of a dissolution of troubles and business moves a notary seal shop and a Bridgeport house cleaning bureau.
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James J. Sheehan
PRATT
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Standa Ad Art Store
Main St. Strate Building
Peter Hron
Stratford Ave
Titso
Albert Tiska
Lincoln School
O'Connor's
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Chickering Bros
Steinway, McPhail
R. S. Howard
Milton
F. Fetch ,Piano Co
Noble Ave
Bartenders Union
John M. Sears
Empire Automobile Institut
Rochester
Yaib
TAX League
ATTY
Howard Hell
Philip L. Holzer
Moses W. Mainwaring
Congress Street Bridge Commission
John W. Banks
Manufacturers’ Association
William B. Boardman
Corporation Lawy
John S. Pullman
Robert A. Hurley
B. D. Pierce, Sr
Louis Kutscher, Jr
Hartmann Brewing Co
Jeremiah Reilly, Jr
Claries H. Fancher
Board of Aldermen
E. P. Bulard, Jr
Bullard Machine Tool Co
A. H. McKenzie
Princeport
Robert Hincks
Emund Thompson
F. L. Bradbury
Cruiler
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Henry Setzer
Clarence D. Anderson
Eugene B. Peck
W. J. Nichols
George E. Crawford
Frank T. Staples
Stephes F
Stamford
Dore James D. Smith
Ccity
Hough Ave
Wilmot Ave
D. R. Whitney
Main St
Courtney
Wall St
Atp
Barnum Ave
Bridgeport Land & Tire Co
Twabton
Michael Kozma
Spruce St
Jim Stapleton
Main
Congress Streets
Inquire F. A. L
Atlantic St
Elm St
H. Harty
Newfield Building
Tauto
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Main Street
Fetch Piano Co
Mpin
New Haven
P.O
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Martin Horschler
Waill
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Park Ave
Washington Terrace
Depot
Watson
Fairfield
Seaview Ave
Union Ave
O'Neill
Notary Public
Lodge, and Corporation
Schwerdtle Stamp Co
Cannon St. Tomas A
Nagel's
E. Main St
Gil
J. F. Welsh
Birdsey Somers Co
J. N. McNamara
East Main St
Tyre
F. Fotch
Twtto
Iden
Se Ave
Sears
Meigs
Warner Building
Field Avenue
Ralph L. Miller
Ad Farmer
Farmer Publishing Oofice
Hightie
Rhinebeck
John Gough
Railroad Avenue
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