New York motorcyclists spill in Stratford trap
A group of five New York motorcyclists skidded on a Stratford Derby turnpike spill injuring none seriously but causing a delay. A local carpenter aided the riders to shore after their bikes toppled. The party then continued toward Bridgeport. In town court, Charles H. Peck fined an auto owner for muffler issues, while other defendants faced penalties for assault and fare evasion by a Bridgeport gang near beaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Herikend
Derby Turnpike
Lister
Atster
Torpedo Boat Company
Brisgeewas
Stratford
Charles H. Peck
Bridgeport
Jaatice Poltey
g@eason
Arrow
James Sullivan
Walter
H. Wheeler
Imif
Sullivan
Mcarrest
Wheeler
John Dee
Wen
McGraw
John Doe
Milford shore promises banner beach season in Milford resorts
Mid summer crowds flood Milford shore beaches with trolleys cars and autos. Real estate activity and bustling ice cream parlors mark the peak as cottagers flock in. The Fourth of July opening drew record attendance and smooth beaches reduce drowning risks. Local pastors and visitors join seasonal life at Laurel and Walnut beaches. The Oxford club plans a large Myrtle Beach dance, while mayor Wilson and others visit the shore.
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Milford
Walnut Beach
Davenport
Laurel Beach
Leverel Beach
H. A. Davenport
People’s Presbyterian Church of
Bridgeport
ST. Gabriel's
St. Gabriel's Chapel
Col
Elmer H. Havens
Somers Cottage
Havens
Barnum Avenue
Clifford B. Wilson
George Hord
New Haven
Lewis
Wilbur Yates
Waterbury
George Dahlin
Irving Shaw
Stratford
Sunville
Beach Avenue
Harry Morrissey
Oxford Club
Myrtle Beach
Plan to Raise Millions for the Lincoln Highway
The Lincoln highway association plans a certificate sale to raise funds for a transcontinental route. Car owners and motorists would contribute five or ten dollars to support the project, joining factories already subscribing about four million dollars. The aim is an enduring highway with minimal maintenance, improving roads and cutting living costs as a national economic boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indiana
Lincoln Highway Association
Automobile Club
England
France
Rum
Germany
Europe
Lincoln Enterprise
Vast Stores of Meat Condemned in Federal Inspections
Washington DC July 7 1913 vast condemnations accompany 727015 carcasses and 18000000 pounds of prepared meats after 1912 federal inspections. Chicago tops slaughter totals with 12910506 animals while Kansas City South Omaha and New York show high counts in federally inspected facilities across 226 cities.
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Washington, D. C
Connecticut
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
South Omaha
New York
National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
South St. Joseph
Boston
Indianapolis
Sioux City
Buffalo
Thief Steals Dollar Bills From Hat Display
New Haven report notes a thief entering a store after hours and removing between 60 and 70 one dollar bills displayed with hats. Transitions to unrelated line about Alaska forests appears as a separate fragment with four patrol launches.
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New Haven
Alaska
Compo Mill Residents Plan Fire Department
Westport residents of Compo Mill push for an organized fire fighting force and a combined chemical and ladder apparatus. They note local unprotected status, risk to property, and delays by the Connecticut Co. amid bridge disruption and ongoing town friction.
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Compo Mill
Corres
Westport
Wars Boost Connecticut Ammunition Factories
New Haven Conn July 7 The wars and revolutions abroad and interest in target practice have spurred ammunition production in Connecticut plants. One concern in the past week secured orders totaling 6 500 000 rounds of cartridges of all calibres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Farmer Readers Summering at Shore Paper Pickup
Bridgeport summer residents along the Milford shore can obtain The Farmer from Milford newsdealer Clarence McLean. A beach correspondent will file updates each afternoon and readers may leave items at Wilson Brothers' drug store near Walnut Beach station for beach notes.
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Laurel
Walnut
Fort Trumbull
Milford
Clarence McLean
Newsdealer
Beach
Wilson Brothers
Walnut Beach Station
Mills in British Columbia Ship Pulp to Japan
Mills in British Columbia are exporting large shipments of paper pulp to Japan, reflecting cross Pacific trade activity. The move signals ongoing demand from Japanese paper manufacturers and underscores regional timber industry strengths in Canada.
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British Columbia
Jaban
Fairfield Holds Town Meeting Tonight and Beach News
Fairfield July 7 report covers a rough arrest at Lennox Heights for a holi day assaulting affray with a knife, bonds posted, and forfeited after no appearance. Also notes Fairfield Beach growth with a 40 room addition, crowding bathhouse, and town jail plan. Fireworks display on Friday drew crowds. Patrick Sherry burned by a roman candle. Fairfield Hook and Ladder response hampered by poor roads. Local residents rent cottages at the beach, with Mrs. Malcolm, Lee family, and Girls Club planning a supper at Ivy cottage on July 17. A special town meeting tonight will weigh jail construction and other matters.
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Fairfield
Joseph
Louis Gelix
Lennox Heights
Elwood
Frank Timko
Bridgeport
Fairfield Beach Company
Board of Selectmen
Henry C. Sturges
Mill Plain
Patrick Sherry
Hyde
Fairfield Hook and Ledder Company
Stratfield
Hulik
LeRoy P. Beach
Center Street
William O'Malley
Obituary Notes Honor Henry Clarke Showman of Bernard NC
The city mourns Henry P. Clarke a former P T Barnum show advertising agent who died after six months illness at his Bernard North Carolina home aged 63 He married twice first wife Julia Hurd a Barnum relative and later Mary M Clarke He is survived by a daughter Nancy Barnum Carrier four sons Henry P Clarke of Bernard a brother Charles R Clarke and a sister Funeral notices memorialize Mary E infant Hefferan and Frank F Nevert along with local lodge members and civic groups Also reporting deaths include Andrew Kolwinski Matthew Miller and Nora Hulton with survivor families and church affiliations.
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Henry P. Clarke
Bernard
N. C
Mr. Clarke
P. T. Barnum
Harley Peck School
Greenwich
Conn
Mary M. Clarke
Nancy Barnum Carrier
Bernard, N. C
Charles R. Clarke
Matthew Miller
Alexander Street
St. Charlies’ Church
Platt Faces Bankruptcy as Bridgeport Garage Owner
George H. Platt, who ran a garage in Bridgeport, confesses he cannot pay his debts. He lists liabilities of 2381.59 all unsecured. He claims assets valued at 469.50 to cover debts due on open account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Platt
Bridgeport
Scalp Specialist Ad for Harriet E Sherwood
Harriet E Sherwood offers special scalp and hair treatment services at 412 Security Building 1115 Main St phone 1273. Advertises manicuring and expert scalp care with contact details.
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Harriet E. Sherwood
Security
Main St
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Norfolk
Pielgs & Xo
Bridgeport. Com
Munson
Yale University
Milford Shore
David M. Lackie III
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
David M. Lackie
Elias Howe, Jr
Lackie
General Field Hospital
2Nd
New Hampshire Light Battery
Kaba
National Hall
W. F. H. Preston
Minnie S. Perkins
King Street
Joseph Morton
State Street Bridge
Connecticut Co
Conn. Co
Gsort
Baggage Express
Riverside Avenue
Esky
State Street
Miki
First National Bank
Wiliam
Allen
E. O. Simpson
Joseph Romano
Norwalk
Compo Beach
Conm. Co
Staples H
Mills Homestead
B. Dolge
Tim Auto Co
Joseph and
Mary E
Mary Heffernan
Howard Avenue
St. Michael's Cemetery
Frank F. Nevert
Nicholas Nevert
Maplewood Avenue
Park Cemetery
Lessing Lodge
Il Oo Oo
Bullard Sick Benefit Society
Harmony Rebekah Lodge
Andrew Kolwinski
Clinton Avenue
St. Michael’s Polish R. C. Church
Nora Hulton
Clarence Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Hulton
East Side
Nicholas Hulton
Detroit
Platts Affairs IN Bankruptcy Court
Paideas Dentistiry
M. J. Blume
P. O
the Times
N. Buckingham & O., Inc
Piezse Ren
Stratford Avenue
Crown ‘Telephones
Mpfg. CO
Housatonic Ave
Villeneuve
Worth Main Street
Neighbring Properties
Speculatrs
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Whitehead-Jones Co
Connecticut National Bank
Meme
THE
Wheeler & Howes CO
Stratfield Building
Congress Street Bridge
Sprague
Sprague Ice Ice & x. Coal Co
IRA Gregory & Coq
Stratford Ave
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