Naturalization Clerk’s Tough Task in Citizenship Checks
A Fairfield County naturalization clerk, Judge Flanagan, oversees the demanding process of verifying applicants. He questions witnesses about five year knowledge, travel, and loyalties to ensure eligibility, using a set of strict, sometimes idiosyncratic queries.
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Michael J. Flanagan
Fairfield County
Sam
Flanagan
New York
Atlantc
Jader Flanagan
United States
Allar
At the Old Cross Roads Play Delights Jackson Audiences
A melodramatic tale set along the Mississippi River cotton regions features a gambler hero and a persecuted heroine who kills the gang leader in self defense. The plot twists lead to entanglements and a happy ending as audiences packed Jackson's theatre yesterday for matinee and evening shows.
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Wth
Old Cross Roads
Jackson's
Missies Pni
Alpha Delta Simon Society Reception and Dance
The annual hall of Alpha Delta Simon Society was held in Stratfield hall with elegant decorations. Attendees included Mrs J M Sterling Mrs Charieau Cole Mrs C Yathaniel Worthen Mrs Parry F Parrott Mrs Winthrop Pyle and Mrs Edward L Foster as the notable guests. An advertisement claims Cyrus Wart spebinves can remove facial imperfections easily at Cyrus Pharmacy 253 Fairfield Avenue.
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Alpha Chanter
Alpha Delta Simon Society
Stratfield
Flortet Pawkins
Natron Posse
J M. Sterling
Charieau, Cole
C. Yathaniel Worthen
Parry F. Parrott
Winthrop Pyle
Edward L. Foster
Cyrus Armacy
Fairfield Avenue
Sau Tee Cannan St
Teanfasy Tee RST 7 BOAP Guaranteed cleaner ad
A compact period ad promises instant skin safe removal of stove fulign rust ink paint and dirt. It promotes a large 10 cent can and notes manufacturers in a lingering product pitch style with miscellaneous自然 phrases about sun and moon.
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HK Winn
Dee Ruatford
Russian Honeymoon Play by B H S Seniors
The B H S senior class plans a modern comedy titled A Russian Honeymoon by Mrs. Burton Harrison. The production runs January 19 and 20 with a cast including principals, peasants, guards, and maids in a drama of aristocratic conflict and lively misadventure.
Thunderbolts Face Photo Call as State Champs Gather
Thunderbolts football team, state champions, must pose for a team photo. Manager Tad Dunmiean faces a dilemma in arranging the lineup at Bett's studio. Players are urged to arrive ready to look fierce for the camera, a departure from recent on-field pride.
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Thunderbolt
Tad Dunmiean
Bett
Milford Fish and Game Club to Shoot Monday
The Milford Fish and Game Association will hold a shoot at Gulf Street grounds on January 2 at 10 o clock. The event is the second leg of the DuPont Company watch fob prize and the rifk donated by Harrison and Gould. A 12 pound turkey is also offered as a side issue.
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Milford Fish and Game Association
Gulf Street
DuPont Company
Rifk
Harrison & Gould
Carnegie Hero Fund in Germany Established by Carnegie
Berlin December first under Kaiser Wilhelm personal supervision Andrew Carnegie the American millionaire started the Carnegie Hero Fund in Germany similar to the United States France and other nations. He transferred 1 750 000 to the commission in charge of the fund with the Kaiser's patronage. Wilhelm appoints the commission to distribute prizes and pensions. In accepting the fund for the kingdom the Kaiser sent a long personal letter of appreciation full of humanitarian sentiment.
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United Press
Berlin
Kaiser W'thelm
Andrew Carnegie
Germany
Fneland
France
Carnegse
Moem
Kaiser
Wilhelm
Carrede
Boy Scouts of America appoints James E West executive secretary
United Press reports James E West of Washington named executive secretary of the Boy Scouts of America and to open a new national headquarters in New York. He formerly led the Washington Playground Association and organized the White House Conference on Dependent Children. The first national council meeting is set for February 14 in Washington.
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United Press
New York
James E. West
Washington
Boy Scouts of America
Bee Rue
Washington Playground Association
White House
Roosevelt
National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
American Boy Scouts
William R. Hearst
James
Hearst
Cle
Bridgeport Bank Stocks Stand Far Above Par Value
Bridgeport stock valuations set by the Board of Equalization show City National Bank at 195 per share Connecticut National at 175 First Bridgeport National 193 Pequonnock National 152 Bridgeport Land & Title 120 Bridgeport Trust 138 Watana Trust 15 Aetna Life 690 Hartford Fire 759 Travelers Insurance 850 All Hartford agencies valued as listed according to the state tax commissioner's statement by William Corbin.
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Bridgeport
William 4. Corbin
Board of Equalization
City National Bank
Connecticut National Bank
First Bridgeport National Bank
Pequonnock National Bank
Bridgeport Land & Tite Co
Bridgeport Trust Co
Watana Trust Co
Aetna Life Insurance Co
Hartford Fire Insurance Co
Travelers’ Insurance Co
Hartford
Stratfield Millinery Offers Wear to Work Hats Sale
Trimmed hats in the wear to work line are being sold at the lowest possible prices at this popular millinery shop during the coming week. See the window display. Webster Walker entertains friends at 789 Park Avenue. He is home for the holidays from Choate School at Wallingford.
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Stratfield Millinery
Webster Walker
Barry Walker
Park Avenue
Choate School
Wallingford
Hidden Patent Remedy for Sore Throat Relief
An overnight remedy claims to cure sore throat starting at first signs. Apply by rubbing and wrap throat with flannel. Product ZU-MO TA contains no harmful substances and acts quickly without blistering. Safe, easy to use, and highly penetrating for fast relief.
Review of Bridgeport sports year a new baseball era begins
Bridgeport closes a year of sport by launching a new era with the Connecticut league franchise taken over by H Eugene McCann. Bridgeport contends closely for the league title with Waterbury, finishing a strong second as the city’s other leagues, boxing, football, bowling, and wrestling, show mixed success and renewed interest.
Desperate bid to stay in big show noted by Downey
Tommy Downey writes from Southern California of an injury plagued off season, claiming he still has a chance to stick with Cincinnati. Reports say he has revived form, while Baltimore manager Dunn urges Peter Schmidt to try first base. Warner eyes northward return from malarial fever after a Southern stint. Connecticut league players face climate challenges in the South, with several seeking to relocate or retire to farming.
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Tommy Downey
Cincinnati
California
Dunn
Baltimore
Peter Schmidt
Schmidt
Johnny Warner
Memphis
Guardian Hartford
Warner
Jack Hess
Nashville
Brooklyn
Kid McCormack
Harry Noyes
Hartford
Herman Bronkie
Waterbury
Cleveland
South
Burs Raymond Promises to Reform Gotham Fans Chuckle
New York baseball fans laugh at Raymond and Manager McGraw as they ponder Burs latest manifest to reform. The belief is he will go to Dwight Illinois in the new year for Keeley Cure and leave the state for at least a week.
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Ward Brennan
Torrington Conn
Brennan
New York State
New York
Pittshore
Raymond
McGraw
Burs
Bucs
Dwicht
Till
Keeley
Concensus
Roller Polo Scores From Last Night
Brockton defeated New Haven 4 to 2 while Fall River beat Taunton 11 to 4 Providence triumphed over Worcester 7 to 4 New Bedford won against Hartford 8 to 7 Tonight New Bedford hosts New Haven Fall River visits Worcester Brockton plays Hartford Taunton meets Providence
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Brockton
New Haven
Fall River
Taunton
Providence
Worcester
New Bedford
Hartford
Alz
Mantell to meet Hugo Kelly for middleweight shot
New York December 31 Frank Mantell winner over Jack Sullivan in ten rounds last night is likely to face Hugo Kelly of Chicago next. The winner would be hailed as the top challenger to Papke for the middleweight title. Mantell’s win over Sullivan showed he was the better fighter despite a rougher, less scientific contest.
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United
New York
Frank Mantell
Jack
Twin
Marein
Bostonian
Sully
Fast Roller Skating Race Here on Tuesday
On Tuesday Jan 3 the first big pro roller skate race will be held at Park City rink on State street. Hayes Ward and Walter from this city will meet William Yale and Tom O Rourke from New Haven in a five mile relay for cash prizes and a side bet. The race is expected to be close as all four skaters are among the best in the region. The Jan 12 Sparkler party is the special attraction.
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Tax Board
Charities of Charities
City Auditor Board
Bidgeport
Aceen
Tual
Namne
Board OF Charities
Lakeview Ambulance
Bridgeport
Vincent's Hospital
Paris
Swans
Tuberculosis Hopital
State
Dick Barrett
Hayes Brothers
Walter
Ward
Walter Hayes
New Haven
Waterbury
New York
James Atlas
Peter Nogert
Zybszko
Park City
Stae Street
Hayes Broth
William Yale
Tom O'Rourke
St Josephs Ladies Night and Soccer Football Sunday
The St Joseph basket ball team hosted a ladies night at Fort Josephs Bell on Barnum Avenue with monologues, song, and buck and wine dancing. After midnight a repast was served. Indenend soccer football team members are asked to report for Meade Sunday practice and welcome anyone wishing a treat.
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St. Joseph
Ft. Joseph's Bell
Barnum Avenue
Bill Tonmey
Jack
Frank Huches
Mae Bull Wan
Sones
Schorndorf
Wharrington
Dave Brolley
Tack Kelley
Buck
Indenend
the Meade
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Broad Street
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Crawford Laundry CO
IL Apainfte
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Aan
Alrta Delta
Sioma
Teanfasy
Tee
Jaycox Rubber Co
Main Street Head Cannon ST
Milford Fish and Game Club
Carnegie Has Hero Fund
Boy Scouts.of America
Hearst Movement
Bridgeport Bank
CES
Good Old
James H. O'Rourke
Newfield Park
H. Eugene McCann
Braummel
Fred Ritchel
West End Park
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Joer
Yests
East Siders
Joes
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The
Josephs
Ice Crane No. 1
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Clovers
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Plack Packs
Lincolns
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Rorks
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Nex
Thunderbolts
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Timmy Noonan
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Pich Bahoely
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Artace
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Bridgeporteam
Charley Dooley
Troy Club
Pete Wilson
Joe Casey
Detroit Tigers
Jennings Clan
Wakefield
Cuba
Joe Cantillon
Clade Rossman
Holyoke
Minneapolis
Waivers
Tip O'Neil
American Association
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Ton Bannon
Charlie Humphreys
Haverhill
Haver- HI
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Bannon
Hamilton
New England
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ELKS
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Auburn
Johnny Glover
South Boston
Tommy Boggin
Lewiston
Boggin
Glover
St. Joseph’s
Vincent Brothers
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