Explosion Injures Two Men Mending Gas Tank in Newtown
Special from Newtown July 1 reports a gas tank repair gone wrong when an explosion tore through a yard injuring A. B. Brinton and his helper John J. Carmody. Brinton suffered chest and side burns as the metal shell flew, while Carmody was knocked aside and flames enveloped the area. Bystanders, including Kennedy from across the street, rushed to help until aid arrived.
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Newtown
A. B. Brinton
John J. Carmody
Brinton
Chand
Kennedy
Wew. Jr
New York
BGS
Mary's Hell
Sandy Hook
Fire at sanitarium folds into late night dormitory pride
An explosion in Dr. Clark's sanitarium at the old Grand Central Hotel caused a blaze around midnight. Inmates in pajamas hurled water and bedclothes to combat flames until Fire Chief Gannon arrived and directed a dampening effort. The fire was contained within minutes and the inmates resumed their rooms, celebrating their restraint. A Danbury orchestra was set to perform for a July 4th dance with admission to cover expenses.
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Danbury
Dr. Clark
Grand Central Hotel
Main Street
Gannon
Plans for State Conference of Charities in May 1915
Tentative pleas for the State Conference of Charities to be held in May 1915 were discussed by the executive committee at a meeting. The committee failed to attend part of the session. The pleas propose a more extensive conference than the one held in the city this year.
Runaway Policeman Dragged 25 Feet Injures Senior Pedestrian
A 74 year old man from 62 Cedar Street was dragged 25 feet by a runaway wagon horse on Congress Street Bridge while crossing with a load of wood. He suffered two broken bones in his left foot and bruises on his left knee and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital.
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Miller
Cedar Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Congress’ Street
Take Care of Your Watch and Trusted Repair Service
A watch care notice urges regular maintenance and cleaning of delicate timepieces. It promises thorough repairs and assures satisfaction with the service and fair charges.
Stratford News Highlights Fireworks and Local Weddings
The Stratford community reports a Congregational church concert by the Atlanta quartet with free admission and a collection for Atlanta University. A Staats Saengerfest drew many Germans to Rivercliffe Park. Susan Caroline Wilcoxson wed William Sherman Lewis at 445 Huntington Road, with couple planning an extended wedding trip. The Taxpayers Improvement Club plans a July 3 fireworks display at the club house grounds. Fireworks dealer F H Hanson promotes a large assortment.
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Atlanta
Sidney Woodward
Benjamin Graham
Joseph Covington
Bertrand
Styles
Congregational Church
South
Atlanta University of Georgia
Stratford
Rivercliffe Park
Milford
Taxpayers Improvement Club
Police Chief to Probe Records of Special Officers
Missouri board orders thorough investigation of special Policeman applications. Superintendent Birmingham to supervise checks on two applicants from 738 Central avenue and 77 Main street while addressing abuses of badge powers. A petition on a gambling raid at 305 Wor din venue was also referred for inquiry.
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Eugene Birmingham
Missouri
Paca
Birmingham
Andrew S. Gardos
Central Avenue
Sts.Cyril Ana Methodius
Church Street
Charles J. Bardella
Scenic Theater
Main Street
Crescent Avenue
Robert M. McCullough
Inw
Bristol
Police records and rejections highlight department concerns
Policeman McCullough reported a torn piece from his trousers during a search in a passageway. Patrick Cosgrove’s voter non eligibility blocked his application backed by Gaynor Mitchell Manufacturing. Cosgrove claimed Philippine Islands service with the Bureau of Navigation. P. J. Carroll resigned as special policeman from American Street Lighting. Commissioner Bristol pressed against private rewards for department members and noted his prior objection to a $50 reward for Lieut. Suckley and Sergt. Walker, to be recorded.
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Mable
McCullough
Patrick J. Cosgrove
Oak Street
Gaynor & Mitchell Manufacturing Co
Cosgrove
Phillipine Islands
Bureau of Navigation
P. J. Carroll
American Street Lighting Co
Robbery at Pueblo Pastor's Home Prompted by Burglar
Rev Herbert D Gallaudet, pastor of the First Congregational Church, 208 Golden Hill street, reported burglars ransacked his home yesterday entering through a rear window after a failed cellar entry. Loss not yet estimated. He was away at a boys summer camp. Pueblo residents face a mayor and city council government vote after a year under the commission system.
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Herbert D. Gallaudet
First Congregational Church
Golden Hill Street
Pueblo, Col
Motorcycle Cop Hurt While Speeding at Stratford Track
Fred Volderaar, a motorcycle police officer at Fair, was thrown from his bike during practice for Stratford races on July 4 at 54 mph. A clump of high grass caused the crash. he sustained only slight body wounds and rode his machine to town for repairs and reporting.
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Stratford
Fred Volderaar
Valderaar
Fairfeted
Bridgeport Aerie adds fifty to the Bacies in Madison Ave initiation
Fifty new members joined the Bacies at a class initiation in Eagies hall on Madison avenue with a large crowd in attendance. A social event and four round boxing bouts followed. A Sunday morning meeting at nine was called to prepare for the New England field day in New Haven on July 21, with instructions for participants to attend and wear uniforms for the parade led by a brass band. A July clearance sale at Diller's promotes the New Haven outfit.
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Eagies
Madison Avenue
New England
New Haven
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