Automobile deaths exceed railroad toll, new data shows
A compilation covering six weeks in 1912 reveals 1598 automobile accidents in the U S with 1332 killed or injured. New York State reports 348 deaths in 1912, far above rail passenger fatalities, highlighting rising auto risks and calls for stricter enforcement.
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G. Riggs
New Haven Road
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
New York
New Haven
Ives
National, Protective Society of
New Je City
Newar State
New Jersey
New York State
New York City
Scarlet fever outbreak quarantined in borough
Newtown residents Walter Nichols and family hosted guests of Mr and Mrs J Nichols in Bridgeport as Scarlet fever reemerged in the borough. Dr Kiernan ordered quarantines after five children fell ill while parents hoped the spread would stop. Miss Helen Buckley returned from the Convent Mercy and attended the same school as Sisters M Gabriel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nichols
Bridgeport
J. & Nichols
W. H. Kiernan
Eward Thie
Helen Buckley
Convent Mercy
M. Gabriel M
Banattton Heights
St Joseph's Seminary Holiday Break Begins
St Joseph's Seminary in Hartford enters vacation period starting yesterday marking a pause in regular classes and activities for students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph’s Seminary
Hartford
Congressman Reilly Witnesses Daughter Enter Sisterhood
Congressman Thomas L. Reilly visited the city briefly on the eve of traveling to Woodmont for the summer. He will attend his daughter Miss Rosse A Reilly known as Sister Madelina, entering the Sister of Mercy vows at Mt. St Josephus Convent in Hartford. She is the second Reilly daughter to join the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Reilly
Woodmont
Reilly
Rosse A. Reilly
Mercy
Mt. St. Josephus Convent
Hartford
Madelina
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promises Quick Cure
A promotional note claims one dose of Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy restores health for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It pledges rapid results, urges sending for a booklet, and lists distributors including Geo H Mayr and local drug stores.
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Mayr
Marr
Geo. H. Mayr
Geo. H. Mayr. Mfg
Whiting St
Chicago, Il
Quiet wedding and two ceremonies date from local church notices
A quiet wedding occurred at St Marys rectory Milford as Grace Benham wed Fred Worthey and plan a Boston home after July 30. Separately Miss Frances Reid and Dr William Calhoun married at Grace Church with a large bridal party and reception in Bridgeport. The couple planned a New Jersey honeymoon and a move to 54 Keeler Avenue after visiting Oswego and the Midwest. The report lists attendees from Bridgeport Worcester New York and Boston with family ties to Reid Calhoun and Calhoun families.
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St. Mary’s Church
Milford
Grace Benham
Fred A. Worthey
Ella Toomey
Lee Foskett
Boston
Mass
Frances Wilhelmina Reid
Jennie Reid
State Street
William H. Calhoun
Grace M. E. Church
Miss Reid
Nichols Street
City Normal School
Bridgeport High School
Shakespearean Ten
Calhoun
H. Calhoun
Sherwood Avenue
Sanford Building
University of Pennsylvania
Bridgeport Dental Society
Marion Eleanor Reid
Venice
Edna Goodwin
Eleanor Calhoun Berg
Ethel Powers
New York City
Frank Sanford Calhoun
William, Townsend
Waterbury
Henry Brannon
Worcester
Warren Brown
Edward Berg
Bridgeport
New Jersey
Elizabeth Effinger
Fairfield Avenue
John McCathron
Oswego
N. J
Church of the Most Holy Trinity
Brooklyn
Middle West
Keeler Avenue
Double funeral for Blair twins and death of Edwin Collins
The six weeks old Blair twins Rose and Vivian Blair of 125 East Main street were buried after a service at Cullinan and Mullins funeral parlors, with interment at St. Michael's cemetery. Edwin Collins aged 70 died at St. Vincent's hospital after surgery for intestinal obstruction. his wife survives him. Collins was employed by Singer Manufacturing and lived at 139 Wakeley street.
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Rose
Vivian Blair
Oscar Blair
East Main Street
Cullinan
Mullins
Main Street
St. Michael's Cemetery
Edwin Collins
St. Vincent's Hospital
Collins
Collits
Singer Manufacturing Company
Wakeley Street
Man Who Attacked Attorney General Faces Congress
Washington June 30 John L Mc Nab former U S district attorney of San Francisco resigned after attacking Attorney General McReynolds He is seen as a possible witness if Congress investigates the matter Though unlikely to pursue action after McReynolds presented correspondence in the Diggs Caminetti white slave case and the Western Fuel conspiracy case McReynolds critics renew talk of his cabinet resignation.
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Washington
John L. McNab
United States
San Francisco
Wilson
McNab
McReynolds
Congress
House
Diggs
Poli Players Stage Man and Superman at the Plaza
The Poli Players deliver a finely staged Man and Superman by Bernard Shaw at the Plaza. Led by McAllister as Merle and Miss Fowler as Anne Whitfield, the cast earns praise for a polished performance and the production keeps the theater cool during a hot spell.
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Poli
the Plaza
Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Violet Robertson
Violet
Flanner
Anne Whitfield
McAllister
Mer
Miss Fowler
Arthur Buchanan
Marguerite Starr
Marion Hutchins
Socolo
Plaza
Two Pathe Weeklys Shown Weekly at Empire Today
The Empire photoplay house launches Pathe weekly No 28 and adds a second weekly release each Tuesday and Friday. Tomorrow the final installment of What Happened to Mary titled Fortune Smiles: Photos of Mary for the ladies airs as part of the series.
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Pathe Weekly
Pathe
Mary
Rolfonians Headline Poli's Vaudeville Show Debut
The Rolfonians, vaudeville's premier musical act, scored a big hit at Poli's new theatre. Producer B A Rolfe can be proud of the improved show with Sandberg and Lee, Lillian Watson, Dippy, Diers and Co., Phoebe Snow and Co., and cartoonist Wm Reed. Also shown was a two reel Kalem film The Struggles. Bridget Cutlen, widow of John J. Cutlen, died after a brief illness aged 48 at 371 Myrtle Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poli
Rolfonians
New Theatre
B.A. Rolfe
Sandberg
Bridget
John J. Cutlen
Myrtle Avenue
Constructive Eviction and Related Court Rulings
An article reviews New York and other states rulings on constructive eviction due to nuisances inside and outside dwellings, including bedbugs and rat disturbances, and considers drunkenness as a ground for continuance. It cites cases Bourne vs State and Kramer v Ricksmeier, plus a Mississippi decision, and notes the funeral of Roger B. McGee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
New York
Barnard Realty Co
Bonwit
New York Supplement
Supreme Court
New York City
Mississippi
Southern Reporter
Supreme Court of Mississippi
Drink Habit Promises Cure for Drink Habit
Numerous wives and families praise ORRINE for curing the drink habit and restoring homes. Each box costs $1.00 and a free booklet is available. Atlantic Pharmacy at 30 Main St and Riker Drug Store at 1112 Main St promote the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine
Atlantic Pharmacy
Main St
Riker Drug Store
Main
Bids Sought for Park Avenue Curb Work
Sealed proposals to furnish and lay curb on Park Avenue from State Street to Atlantic Street will be received by John H. Van Stone at 588 Park Avenue until 12 noon July 5 1913. Specifications available at City Engineer’s office. Van Stone reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dated Bridgeport June 26 1913.
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Park Avenue
State Street
Atlantic Street
John H. van Stone
Bridgeport
John EL van Stone
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Poli’s
Kramer Va Ricksmeier
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Supreme Court of Iowa
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William J
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Whitehead-Jones Co
Connecticut National Bank
Gus C. Mullen
D. M. Read CO
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