Mother and child starved homeless in Christmas turmoil
A New York mother Susan Broccilio and her four year old son wandered penniless for three days, begging for food during Christmas celebrations. They collapsed at East 126th Street station after being driven from a former lodging for nonpayment of rent. The boy and mother slept in doorways while seeking scraps, with their only recent meal from the Newsboys Home.
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New York
East 126Th Street
Susan Broccilio
New Haven Denies Interstate Defect Report Figures
The New Haven declares the interstate commerce board overstated locomotive defects. It states 1,173 engines exist, with 1,047 in active service, 97 under repair, and 29 unused light engines. It notes inspections target defects and repairs progress continually.
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New Haven Road
Interstate Commerce Report
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven Company
Unexpended fleet celebration funds returned to city
New York December 27 William A Prendergast city finances controller thanks Herman Ridder for a 6010 57 dollar check to cover the unexpended balance of the 25000 allotted for the North Atlantic fleet celebration in October. The letter notes surprise and pleasure at the recovered funds.
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New York
William A. Prendergast
Herman Ridder
Abandoned ship picked up near Cape Lookout
Beaufort North Carolina December 27 the abandoned steamer Alcasar was picked up sixty five miles southwest of Cape Lookout by the Dorchester of the Merchants and Miners Line. The Alcasar crew had been rescued last Monday by the tug Columbia which pulled the ship from a reef but could not tow her to port due to the gale.
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Beaufort
N. C
Alcasar
Cape Lookout
Dorchester
Merchants & Miners Line
Columbia
Captain bitten by pet dog dies of hydrophobia
Gulfport Mississippi December 27 Captain N Hohr master of the Norwegian bark Sophie died here yesterday of hydrophobia ten days after being bitten at sea by his playful Scotch terrier The Sophie arrived Wednesday with the disease far gone Jewelry Reduced in Price Max Buechier jeweler Fairfield avenue announces a reduction on remaining Xmas stock Radford B Smith advertises dolls and toys to close out before New Year with bargains for Sunday schools societies and clubs.
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Gulfport
Miss
N. Hohr
Sophie
Max Buechier
Fairfield Avenue
Radford B. Smith
Diamond and Jewelry 10 Percent Reduction Offer
A New Year sale advertises ten percent off the entire stock of diamonds watches and jewelry with a limited time through New Year. The offer invites customers to take advantage of the reduction on all items.
Local Grocery Ad Lists Bargains on Noodles Syrup and Jams
A compact ad lists Egg Noodles in various sizes for 10 cents, O H Syrup at 10c 18c and 22c, plus Logan and Johnson Jams and Mason jars from a local grocer. Prices indicate everyday pantry specials. Stores promote value and broad product range for shoppers.
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Logan & Johnson
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Geo. E. Nothiagle
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Jockey Club
Moerlein
Cincinnati
SMITH
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Roch
Automobile Row
BASS
SEA Bass
Haddock
Bluefish
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main ST
the People’s Dairy
State Street
Geo. A. Robertson
Inter Millinery
E. Halligan
Broad Street
Coats
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Aesar Misch Creed Cash
Main, Golden Hill and
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Jewelry Dept
Foley
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Family Supplies
Deerfoot
North Star
Squires
Lamb
Thor
Fries
Boston
Florida
Bridgeport Public Market
House OF Quality
Reuter
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