Bridgeport News Chronicle Confusion From Ancient Letters
Fragmentary 19th century notices recount reports from Georgia and New Orleans, military dispatches about a 1 000 man regiment to Detroit, a sidewalk accident in Warren Street, and an election tally showing Democratic majorities with local officials named.
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Ruffin
Grangilie
Georgia
Andrew Jackan
New Orleans
Bieiby
Juan Francisco
Brankfort
McArthur
War Department
Detroit
Georgetown
Tenes
Iiter
Japhano
Patrick
Warren Street
Verne
Sukie Ie
Ludden
Regime Kon N
Shelton
Pep Peestrer
Robary Clarke
Extreme Cold Grips Newark in Decade's Deep Freeze
Newark reports record cold and ice with Hudson River frozen at Troy and temperatures 17 below. City editor change noted as Underwood to assume post. Long Island and local industry news include a mill fire, a peddler assault, and masquerade concerns.
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Newark
Yeaerday
Ard
Fice
M. Donnelly
al Lamond
Saoume
Long Hil
Twilight Tales by David M Cory and Other Fragments
A fragmented reading blends a talking frog tale with an old desk supply ad and a brief note on Redfield exports. The frog story centers on Billy Bull Frog and a shy green singing frog who duet with Tommy Tree Toad under a moonlit night.
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Bull Frog
Billy
Aewen Lady Frog
Billy Bull Frog
Tommy, Tree
Tommy Joe Toads
Tommy
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Banks Likely to Be Sheriff in Sanfordtown Race
Special to The Farmer reports banker James Pease and local leader Banks are favored for deputy sheriff posts to succeed Thomas Bristol in Sanfordtown. The piece notes Banks’s prior detective work, possible water-reservoir plans that may submerge Hull cemetery, and community notices from church and town offices across Weston and surrounding areas.
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Pease Jame
Thomas PF
Bristol
Legenea
Pease
Jet
Banke
Sherif ‘Hawley
Omial
Mark Twain
Banks
Bridgeport Hydraulic
Weston
Hull
Sanfordtown
Water Company
Teac Sia
Weston A&sites
Wheeler
Dist
Blaine Baerman
Ampherst
Dora
Lower Ridge
Record Apple Crop for 1941 in United States
Washington reports the apple crop of 1941 was the largest ever produced in the nation. The Department of Agriculture estimates the 1914 yield at 259,000,000 bushels, about 114,000,000 more than the previous year. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Scientists discuss age of Earth and fossils at meeting
The Geological Society of America gathering reviews earth’s age about 100 900 000 years and links between sea and ape fossils. Prof James H Gregor cites Java skull Pithecanthopus erectus while Charles Walcott and Gilbert von Ingen offer plant activity explanations for Newfoundland iron deposits. Ulrich of Washington named Paleontological Society president.
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Philadelphia
Geological Society of America
Bere
Java
James H. Gregor
Columbis
George F.er
U.S. Geological Survey
Charles 10. Walcott
Smithsonian ‘Institution
Amserta
Newfoundland
Gilbert von Ingen
Columbia
Ulrich
Washington
Belgenland Launched by Red Star Line in Belfast
The new Red Star Line steamer Belgenland was launched in Belfast today. Displacement about 83,000 tons, largest ever built, with accommodations for 3,000 passengers. Planned service between Antwerp and New York once conditions permit.
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Belfast
Ire
Belgenland
Tthe
Red-Star Line
Antwerp
New York
Immigration at New York Port Shows Decrease
Figures from the immigration commissioner show 1914 arrivals to New York Port fell 45 percent from 1913, with 1 834 914 total arrivals in 1918 including 1 12 aliens and 170 921 citizens. Departures of aliens rose 37 818 from last year as wartime factors and reduced U S work prospects curb immigration with more work at home.
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New York
Dec. S
Commissioner of Immigration
United States
New Year Gift Abates Taxes on Washerwoman's Home
The city council voted to abate taxes on the home of Mrs Giizi a widow with seven children who launders for a living. The property carries an assessed value of 1008 dollars, aiding the family’s subsistence.
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Erry
Gieizi
Giizi
Chicago Plans Big Blow-Out for New Year Tonight
Chicagoans expect a bold New Year’s Eve with cafes and hotels forecasting food and drink spending near a quarter of a million dollars. Major venues report record reservations as city guides note late hours and possible liquor service before closing time.
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Chicago
Postmasters Commissioned in Litchfield County
Connecticut fourth class postmasters named Marl Isey Chapinville Elizabeth Bergan Glenville Burton Hodge Roxbury. Howard Guernsey, county commissioner, will not seek reelection. Winsted records 10 to 24 below zero over weekend with outlying areas colder. Santa incident burns David French as beard ignites while removing candle. Kent teacher Sadie French oversees. Panama Canal uses fourteen regular lines.
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Connecticut
Marl L. Isey
Chapinville
Elizabeth M. Bergan
Glenville
Burton Hodge
Roxbury
Howard M. Guernsey
Board of County Commissioners
Winsted
David Co. French
Bethel
Kent
Sadie E. French
French
Mr. Berton
Mr. French
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