Turkey aggressive toward Persia sparks new influence war
In St. Petersburg a report says Turkey has begun a frontier advance into Lake Urumiah district of Persia. Turkish authorities reportedly set up custom houses on Persian soil as Austria may back Turkey against Russia and Britain seeking control of Persian affairs. The Russian Foreign Office hides its concern and stays in touch with Britain.
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Persia
Lake Urumiah
Perela
Austria
Turkey
Russia
England
Waters-Pierce to Pay Judgment in Silver Dollars
Dallas officials say the Waters-Pierce Company will pay an almost two million dollar judgment in silver dollars, with delivery at the State treasury. The process requires heavy counting, six extra clerks, about sixty days of work by one expert, eight hours daily, and three box cars to haul the coins.
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Dallas
Tex
Waters-Pierce Company
Texas
Federal Supreme Court
Beara the Kind You Have Always Rough signature of refefe
Edward Nevins, clerk of the Board of Charities, is confined to his home at 46 Sherman Street with an attack of the grip.
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Beara
Edward Nevins
Ff Charities
Sherman Street
Gyrus Plaster for Backache Endorsed by Busy People
Busy people who hate to lose a day and those who value time recommend Gyrus Plaster for Backache. Many have used it and others learned from friends that the plaster relieves pain when others fail. Twenty five cents saves a day’s pay. A Pharmacy Ave and
Theatres Week of Dramatic Offerings in City
Miss Turner headlines with a tragedy reflecting the Hains-Annis affair, followed by Grace George’s Divorcens and Jane and Her Teddy Bears. Arthur Dunn stars in The Time, the Place and the Girl as a carefree gambler in a Chicago classic. The Blue Mouse arrives from New York with a large cast and lavish staging, while Lalor headlines vaudeville with Back to Earth and Coming Thro’ the Rye connections. Poli’s features Hyams and McIntyre The Quakeress plus other acts as Bridgeport talent joins a strong bill. Deaths note Anna J Bidwell, longtime resident, dies at 165 after hospital care. viewing at 404 Poplar Street.
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Grace George
Arthur Dunn
Mr. Dunn
la Salle School
la Salle Theatre
Chicago
Lalor
Felix Dippy
Prince Humbug
Violet Arthur
Mabel Dippy
Felix
Florence Morrison
Mr. Lalor
Poli
Poli's
Hyams and McIntyre
Florence Hamilton
Willis H. Fox
Bridgeport
Meredith Sisters
Great Richards
Charles Ahearn
Mills and Morris
Electrograph
Anna J
George Bidwell
Bridgeport Hospital
Albert A. Derrick
Poplar Street
Polls Announces Frank Lalor for Next Week Show
Poli's advertises a forthcoming appearance by comedian Frank Lalor, famed for Coming Thro the Rye and Prince Humbux, noted as the most popular musical comedy performer in Bridgeport today.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim Promises Blood and Organ Help
An advert promises physicians must prescribe a proprietary blend named God’s Sarsaparilla for blood stomach kidneys and liver ailments. It lists ingredients such as sarsaparilla stillingia yellow dock gentian wild cherry bark mandrake dandelion juniper berries and Pipaissewa. The copy asserts a unique formula with curative power beyond substitutes and urges choosing Hood’s.
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Hood
Discounted trimmed hats and coats man offers
Local shop posts a sale of trimmed hats at prices from four to eight dollars and coats and suits ranging from three to twenty five. Fur sets including mink lynx fox opossum wolf and squirrel are promoted as the talk of the town with next year in mind.
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Lynx
Mark Twain Clinches Honor As Doctor in Odd Whitehall Tale
At Delmonico's Mark Twain jokes about a new career as physician and partnering with Redding Conn veterinarians and an undertaker. He quips on race, a bleeding law, and burlesques his medical experiences while thanking the Post Graduate Medical School for honorary faculty membership.
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America
New York Post
Delmonico
Lower Fifth Avenue
Redding, Conn
Mark Twain
Redding Conn
Redding
Connecticut
Ferguson
Ruggles
Mark
Bright
Pye
Tige
New York Post Graduate Medical School and Hospital
Doolan Held By His Coat Tails In Debt Suit
Sheriff Peter Doolan attempted to attach a horse and wagon owned by A. Anderson of Broad street at Prospect street in a civil suit by Thompson Calendar Co. Anderson and his wife resisted, Anderson grabbing the sheriff by the coat, the woman trying to move the horse. Patrolman Coughlin helped, Anderson was arrested for obstructing an officer and later released on a $50 bond.
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Peter Doolan
A. Anderson
Broad Street
Prospect Street
Thompson Calendar Co
New York
Coughlin
Kimberleys Face All Bridgeports In Brooklawn Polo
Amateur polo night at Brooklawn rink features Newfields versus Yannigans league opener at 8, followed by Kimberleys of New Haven vs All Bridgeport. Kimberleys lineup includes Schroeder Burke Howard Morrissey Dupee Warner. All Bridgeport fields Bond Dunbar Lalley Dowling McGuire Andrews Allen Reba. Cars arranged to and from the venue. teams in good condition after layoff, expect two hard contests.
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Kimberleys
New Haven
Schenectady
All Bridgeport
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Burke
Howard
Morris
Federation of Labor Pushes for Stronger Employer Liability
Hartford Jan 21 Connecticut Federation of Labor cites insufficient attention to employers liability. President to present state commission report with additions. Committee includes Donohue Moore Day. Speaker says existing law is not just and the recommended measure improves it beyond expectations. Bridgeport delegate Fairman recalls unions’ political fight last fall and urges unified action.
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Connecticut Federation of Labor
State Commission
Donohue
E. Allen Moore
New Haven
Edward M. Day
Fairman
Bridgeport
Deaths and Funerals in the North End Community
Rose Burns wife of Patrick Burns died last night at 101 Parallel Street after a brief illness with pneumonia. She resided in the North End for 35 years and was a St Patrick's church communicant. Survived by husband four daughters Mary Catherine Rose and Mrs William Wigmore. son the late Benjamin Burns conducted a news stand. Funeral of Leopold Neuberger held yesterday afternoon from 103 Barnum Avenue with Rev Dr Mendelsohn officiating. pallbearers Samuel Greenstein Louis Neuburg S Goldberg Henry Greenstein and M Rothchild. burial at B'nai Israel cemetery.
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Patrick Burns
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North End
St. Patrick’s Church
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Catherine
Island Rock
William Wigmore
Gresnwich
Conn
Benjamin Burns
Rela
Leopold Neuberger
Water Street
Barnum Avenue
De‘solo Mende
New York
Butterick patterns debut in Bridgeport department
Bridgeport store announces Butterick patterns are back and will be sold exclusively in Bridgeport. After tests, staff say Butterick suits women, girls, and toddlers, promising fit and satisfaction. To celebrate, every shopper receives a free 16 page Butterick Fashions duplicate edition. No charge. Prompt visits urged to avoid disappointment.
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Bridgeport
Butterick
Butterick Fashions
Funeral services for Philip Brasch Legee tomorrow
The Howland Dry Goods Co announces funeral services for Philip Brasch Legee to be held tomorrow afternoon at Christchurch. The Rev. Ernest J. Craft and Rev. Dr. William H. Lewis, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, will officiate.
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Christchurch
Ernest J. Craft
William H. Lewis
St. John's Episcopal Church
Germany seeks full explanation over Brazilian mistreatment
Germany demands a complete explanation from Brazil regarding the alleged mistreatment of Herr Kulack, a German living in Joinville. He was mobbed on landing, beaten, forced to kneel and bless the Brazilian flag, then paraded at the head of a street rally. The mob’s leader was identified as Baptiste, son of the provincial governor. Germany will review details before any action.
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Berlin
Brazil
Herr Kullack
Joinville
Saint Katherina
Kullack
Germany
Baptiste
Hartford Man Extradited Over Desertion Case
Philadelphia January report says TH. H. King of Hartford, a Yale graduate and son of a wealthy Hartford businessman, was released from Moyamensing Prison then rearrested awaiting extradition. Papers issued by Hartford accuse him of desertion after eloping with a young woman two months earlier, living at a local hotel. The case centers on his wife’s charges and the pending Connecticut requisition.
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Moyamensing
Tl. H. King
Yale
Hartford
Conn
King
The Waning Honeymoon and Tiny Skits Across Papers
A collection of brief quips from 1910 era papers: a husband seeks overshoes, a wife seeks a kiss, and a Jagway miscue about drinking. The snippets showcase light domestic humor and social snippets from Chicago and Kansas City papers.
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