Memorial Library Adds Wide Range of New Books
Fairfield notes list of new titles at Memorial Library led by Child's Guide to Mythology, Robinson Crusoe reader, and Life and Letters of George Bancroft among many others. Local updates include Mrs. George H. Smith home from New York, plans for a drug store addition in Black Rock district, and a swirl of social events, fundraisers, and club meetings. Community members consider business changes, a turkey supper fundraiser, and a forthcoming Old Maid's convention in Westport, with regular notices on local shops, sales, and upcoming gatherings.
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Memorial Library
H. A. Clark
J. J. D. Cowles
B. M. Masuing
G.J. L. Feil
E. P. Butler
Lord’ Randolph Church
W. 5
C. P. Kennedy
Carl Schurz
Adam Johnstone
F. M. Crawford
George H. Smith
Viuit
New York
Wells
State Grange
Hartford
Herman Marshall
Port Chester
William Henshaw
Mass
Och
Black Rock
Fred West
Loretta B. Perry
Alfred S. Perry
Pickett
Stella Blamey
Holyoke
Oneidas
Staples
Westport High School
Jet
Boyle
Imen
Greenfield Hill Country Club
Congregational Church
Frank E. Lane
Silver
Col
Princeton Fire Sparks Student Heroic Fire Brigade
Special from United Press Princeton New Jersey January 23 Fire broke out at the Terminal Restaurant and threatened the business district. Students joined firefighters in a hard fight as a gas tank and live wires complicated efforts. President Woodrow Wilson and Dean Henry B Fine led the improvised student force which likely saved the city. Eight buildings burned causing estimated losses over $100 000.
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United Press
Princeton
N. J
Res
Electric Light Company
Woodrow Wilson
Henry B. Fine
Bold Hold-up in Tottenham Prints Week's Wages Satchel Flee
United Press dispatch from London reports two highwaymen halted a moving car in Tottenham at noon as thousands watched. The car carried the week's wages for Shemans Rubber Factory workers, with two police in the vehicle acting as chauffeur and guard. The driver was killed and a guard wounded, a bystander seized the satchel and fled, and a manhunt ensued.
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United Press I
London
Tottenham
Shemans Rubber Factory
Outbreak in Siberia Strikes Convict Settlements
Reports from Tourkhansky district in northern Siberia describe a large revolt among exiles. A mob killed the local governor and overpowered the Cossack garrison, with many exiles perishing from cold while attempting to escape. Reinforcements were dispatched as authorities feared a wider uprising.
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United Press
St. Petersburg
Russia
Tourkhansky
Siberia
Arctic Circle
Two Million Dollar Steamer Commonwealth Shown in New Book
A new Fall River Line publication depicts the Commonwealth steamer in lavish interior scenes and impressionist cover art. The book highlights the ship’s mural paintings, interior decorations, and crest, with an offer to obtain a copy for six cents from E. S. Peters in New York City.
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Fall River
Commonwealth
New York
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
E. 5. Peters
Broadway
New York City
Gas Explosion Forces Fifteen Families to Flee
New York on January 23 a heavy gas explosion at a West 6th Street apartment house sent residents fleeing in panic. Actress Mariella Graham, whose apartments were involved, suffered serious burns when her clothing ignited after she discovered a gas leak and struck a match. Nearby tenants were awakened as windows shattered and beds were disrupted.
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New York
West 6Th Street
Mariella Graham
Graham
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Main Street
Watson &Co
Boston
Philadelphia
Main and
John Sts
Bridgeport Trust Company
Cecliat and Surplus
Weyvels
Bridgeport Land & Title Company
State ST
Edward W. Marsh
Treas
People’s Savings Bank
Bridgeport Savings Bank, Cor, Main and State Sts
Dgeport
Conn
Bermuda
New
Eceun
Prince George
State
YOUNG
Jon Fiinesco
Iy Main
Jonn ST. Ridgefort
Hayes
Rockaway
Long Island
TES
Weidemann Brewing Company
John D. Smarto
Ofice
Sportsman’s Inn
H.W. Smith
E.H. Reed
Swift Lowell Fertilizer
Stratford
Inc
Baron Trobe Oe Crone
Atic
Avon Park
Avon Inn
David E. Miller
Tait
Park City
Palace Cafe
Hitter & Silver
Bridgeport
Main ST. ‘Credit Clothiers
Foor
Frederick Woolsey
M. J. Buechler
Eairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Parker's
Postal Ideal Laundry
Commercial St
Longacre
47Th St
N.Y
Fairfield
Edwin Smith & Co
Wall Street
Parker's Jewelry
Arcade
Gottlieb and Gorman’s
Howland’s
Gottlieb & Gorman's
Howland's
Wilma M. Rachamin
Main St
Foley
Detchon
Curtis Pharmacy
Main St. Cor, Elm. Oa
Astoria
Dr. Thomas
Beecham’s
Beecham
OLD Homestead
East Main
Walter Streets
Cala
MF. O'Connor
Prom
George S. Baker Grocer and Butcher Choice Pruits
Bunnels
Deacon Streets
OME Cafe
State Street
Lieee Taquors & Ci Sa
Ceaemie Hot
Dan Cooney
Cedar
East Street
Bridgeport Wet Wash Laundry Co
Ranch
Brooklawn
Sprague
Daniel Sprague
John St
Broad
Gregory
Ephone
Union Hotel
Lowe's Laundry
Seaview
Westport
Hawthorne Inn
Boston Post Road
L. C. Fire
Kerr & Barnes
Stratfield Hotel
Turkish Baths
Fachil Massige
Irene
van Tassel Corner
State and Court
Keith’s
Varsity Pharmacy
Fairfield Ave
Cor. Park Ave
Atlas Grill Room
Delmonico of
Maciog of
Reirney
John B. Sullivan
Stouben
Tomlinson
Smith’s Theatre
R. A. Helman
Coleman Street
Samuel Jacob
Jacob Jacob
Scaprees Eecp
EES
EES Scrap Iron, Metals & Brass Foundry
Teleplie
Andall's C. KE
Liberty
Liberty Special
Bridgeport Bicycles
J. L. Bloomer
Oead
Stratford Ave
Broad St
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