Passing of "Jakey" King in Bridgeport
A long familiar Bridgeport character known as Jakey King died at Lakeview Home in Truradig van Durist. No relatives claimed the body. rumors linked his past to Yale Medical School, but records were unclear. He stood four feet tall with a deformed body and faced social hardship, living on charity and begging for years before his death at Lakeview. The city undertakers buried him in the Lakeview cemetery beside friends. claims of dissection were unverified after Dr Hon Bard’s death.
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Bridge
Pert
Lakeview
Bridgeport
Jakes
Jekey
Im Courthouse
Tie Ganteshaia
Drefi
Brideeper
Pirecia
Cltr
Parma
Evers
Piebo
Brett
Fest
Lakerter
Hubbers
Hon- Bard
Yale Medical
Cfty
Walker and Gants
Restele In This City Funeral Notices July 17 1818
Patrick Foreetste and Anthony Colshan are named in obituary notices for July 17 1818. Details invite attendance at funerals from Intercellence 1225 North Avenue and 0a en address with services in the morning. Interment at St Michael's cemetery and related ceremonies are noted.
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Restele
Patrick Foreetste
North Avenue
Pat Fide Eluste
St. Michael's
Chin City
Anthony Colshan
Jenda
Macys
Wits
Sichset
Assessors Defend City Valuation Criticism at Meeting
Bridgeport assessors reject Progressive Party claims that local valuations are flawed. President Frank J. Hughes cites rapid growth, cost estimates for citywide revaluation, and examples from Newark and Cleveland to argue against immediate hires. He notes assessments rose over 20,000 dollars in four years and warns against overestimating individual property gains without broader market support.
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Bridgeport
Frank J. Hughes
Ferdinand Fox
Progressive Party
Hughes
Fill
Cleveland
Equalization Board
Newark
N. J
Eame
Paving Under Way on Fairfield Avenue West End
Work began on Warrenite pavement on Fairfield avenue between the Vilduet and Ash Creek. Hassam Paving Co had not yet started on Washington and Noble avenues though promised. Mayor Wilson promised investigation and urged no further delay as the Connecticut Company had nearly finished relaying tracks.
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Fairfield Avenue
Ash Creek
Hassam Paving Company
Washington and Noble Avenues
Wilson
Connecticut Company
Special Meeting of Board of Education on Nichols Street
The Board of Education orders a special meeting Tuesday night to consider plans for the new Nichols Street school and to decide on advertising bids. The special committee has already approved the drawings by Architect Ascheim.
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Board of Education
Nichols St. School
Nichols Street
Ascheim
Marriages in June Across Connecticut Towns
Local residents tied the knot in June across towns including Naugatuck Stratford and New Britain. Samuel Larsen of Bridgeport wed Sarah Dobkin of Ansonia in Naugatuck on June 21. Herbert Leseins wed Ruth McNinn of Elisabeth New Jersey in Naugatuck on June 14. Thomas Speers of Stratford wed Annie Schelsey of the city on June 29 in Stratford. William Weaver now of Stratford wed LilUsp M Hughes of New Haven. Charles Gilbert Sands of 212 Norman Street wed Evelyne Creduia Schwarz of 33 Les Street in New Britain. Justice A I Thompson united them on June 2. The Balkan Allies conflict line appears as final sentence.
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Connecticut
Samuel Larsen
Bridgeport
Sarah Dobkin
Ansonia
Naugatuck
Herbert Leseins
Ruth ©. McNinn
Elisabeth
N. J
Thomas Speers
Stratford
Annie Schelsey
City
William P.weaver
Poughkeepsie
Lil- Usp M. Hughes
New Haven
Charles Gilbert Sands
Norman Street
Evelyne Creduia Schwarz
Les Street
New Britain
Wanted Two Furnished Rooms for Housekeeping
Classified housing ad seeking two furnished rooms for housekeeping in a respectable location. Prefers a piazza and no other tenants, with a preference for red decor. Location in Florida area or suburbs.
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Piazsa
MacGuire
Park Ave
South Ave
P. P. Lyon
United States Tennis Team Set for Final Round at Wimbledon
The United States Davis Cup team advanced to the final round after a doubles win over Canada, pairing Hackett of New York and McLoughlin of San Francisco with two singles wins. They will face England for the International Trophy on dates to be played at Wimbledon.
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Wimbledon
United States
Harold H. Hackett
New York
Maurice E. McLoughlin
San Francisco
Todss
RB. Powell
Canadien
B. H. Schwengers
MecLoughlin
Hackett
A Worris
Williams
Wallass
F. Johnson
Assessors to Re-elect Delbridge Clerk This Month
The Farmer reports Mayor Wilson expects the Board of Assessors to appoint a new clerk soon. The board, led by its resigning president, will likely reappoint Juren Debhtides as clerk before July 1, keeping continuity as the current clerk succeeds himself.
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Delbridge
Asgescore
Wilson
Board of Assessors
Tife
Juren Debhtides
Remonstrance of Stratfordites To Be Held Tuesday
Stratford residents who protested the Stratford Inn reopening will attend the remonstrance a license hearing before county commissioners. Walter Stapleton is the applicant, Rev. B C Carpenter of the Stratford M B S church speaks. Dudley J Stafford, former licensee, will be a principal remonstrant. The hearings include Michael Bobatock seeking a po len at Seaview avenue near the MC Co plant. Commissioners will inspect Washington bridges and other Dundees over the Housatono river.
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Stratford
Stratford Inn
Walter Stapleton
B.C. Carpenter
Stratford M. BS Church
Dudley J. Stafford
Michael Bobatock
Seaview Avenue
MC. Co
Washington
Housstonio River
Senate Lobby Probe Halts As Mulhall Letters Count Lags
Washington July 19 The Senate lobby committee paused with less than a third of Martin M Mulhall's correspondence identified Mulhall has left the city for a reopening of hearings Monday Chairman Overman aims to speed letter identification next week but the preliminary Mulhall examination will take at least a week longer Meanwhile NAM officers hold over 100 000 letters awaiting to mount a defense against Mulhall’s alleged ing statements
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Washington
Senate
Martin M. Mulhall
Mulhall
Overman
National Association of Manufacturers
New Haven Stock Fluctuates On N Y Exchange
New Haven Hartford railroad stock moved widely on the New York Stock Exchange opening at 105 3 4, rising to 106 1 2 before retreating to 114 3 4. Bonds traded to 16 000 par value, with no bids at close as interest and offerings dominated the day.
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New York
New Haven
Hartford
New York Stock Exchange
Laborer Crushed Toe Injured at Whiting Street Freight House
Laborer Alex Seefsky suffered a crushed toe and foot lacerations when a heavy packing box fell on him while he worked on a truck at the Whiting Street freight house of N H and H R early this morning. He is in St Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
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Alex Seefsky
St Vincent's Hospital
Whiting Street
House of the N
N. H
H.R
New Haven Savings Bank Run Prompts Probe Assurance
New Haven State Bank Commissioner Lippitt vowed immediate action to trace rumors fueling a bank run on the New Haven Savings Bank. He defended the bank as solid, pledged thorough prosecution of rumor spreaders, and noted Yale University may lend assistance while deposits fluctuated.
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Savings Bank
New Haven
Norris
Lappitt
New Haven Savings Bank
James S. Hemingway
Anson Phelps Stokes
Yale University
Solid Savings Bank
Fleet Horses Entered For Eagles Field Day Race Card
William R Hogan manager for Col v Murphy schedules Easies big state field day at Bridgeport aerodrome next Tuesday. Card promises fastest trotting and pacing seen locally with entries including Billy Burke Hamilton Bros New Haven. Yet owner Jasien Dovian Bridgeport. Mark F C Smith Bridgeport. Dandy Waekelen Stratford. Little Helen William F Hinsella Fairfield. J L Gilbert Street Stables Bridgeport.
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William R. Hogan
V. J. Murphy
Easies
Bridgeport
Hogan
Billy Burke
Hamilton Bros
New Baven
Syet
Jasien Dovian
Mark
F.C. Smith
Dandy
Mr. Waekelen
Stratford
Progressives rally with big crowd in Savin Rock meeting
Hartford and Bridgeport progressives urged courage for a 25 000 voter base in next Connecticut election. Dr George F Pentecost blamed big business for national control and a slave oligarchy spanning from the Great Lakes to the Gulf. Rev C F Taylor asked blessing as attendees sang Onward Christian Soldiers. James P Sammin praised the gathering as earnest and sincere. Edith L M Tate of Madison was saluted for Progressive service committee work.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Etart
George F. Pentecost
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
C. F. Taylor
Greenwich
Bridgeport
Henry B. Stoddard
John Taylor
James A. Sammis
Horace
Edith L. M. Tate
Madison
Wisconsin
Progressive Service Committee
Dissension at Park Avenue Temple Triggers Rabbi Thorner’s Retirement
Tension within Congregation B Nai Israel at Park Avenue Temple leads to the retirement of Dr Morris Thorner who arrived about two years ago and was re elected last year. The report notes internal dissension credited with prompting his departure.
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Congregation
B'Nai Israel
Park Avenue
Morris Thorner
Thorner
Mill End Sale Ads Highlight Fairfield Area Store
A fragment lists HOWLANDS Entrance at Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon arrest. It notes Saturday closing at 9 and 5 on other days and promotes a 31st Mill End Sale urging women to bring the man of the house for big savings. The weather reference and sorrow line are unclear in context.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Arrest
Federation of Italian Societies to Build Home
The federation of ten Italian societies buys the James House property at Barnum avenue and William street for about $3,000. A dwelling on the site will be moved. construction begins after architect plans are approved. The groups include Christopher Colombo, Mount Carmel, Bonaventura, Calabria, Rogpet, Florentine associates, and four others. They will share a single three story meeting hall with two small rooms and a larger event hall for dances and receptions.
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Federation of Italian Societies
Sunny Italy
James House
Barnum Avenue
William Street
Christopher Colombo
Mount Carmel Society
Bonaventura Society
Calabria Association
Rogpet Society
Florentine Associates
Italien
Army chief to inspect principal recruiting stations
General George Andrews adjutant general of the army surveys principal recruiting army stations nationwide. His itinerary includes visits to Columbia Barracks Ohio Jefferson Barracks Mo Denver Col and San Francisco where he will join Secretary Garrison Major Generals Leonard Wood and James B Alshire to inspect posts and stations in the area.
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Washington
Iris
George Andrews
Columbia Barracks
Ohio
Jefferson Barracks
Denver
Col
San Francisco
Garrison
Leonard Wood
James B. Alshire
Domestic at 1 North Avenue Extension Seeks Help After Illness
Mary Brown, a resident of 1 North Avenue Extension, arrived at the emergency hospital at police headquarters this morning requesting care. She is reported to be suffering from an advanced stage of erysipelas and was given temporary treatment. She will be moved to Isolation Hospital at Lakeview.
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Mary Brown
North Avenue
Police
Lakeview
Serial notes authorized for sale by legislature
Serial notes for 220000 dollars were authorized by the Legislature and will be sold locally soon. They will bear four and one half percent interest.
Local Liquor Prosecutors Get Reappointments
The county commissioners announced the re appointment of six prosecuting sergeants agents for a two year term starting July 1. Sherwood Westport Henry B White Greenwich Vosburgh Norwalk Arthur J Heth Somos are named as successors. Norman Beers in Denbury may or may not be reappointed.
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Tetany
Tain
Merri
Themedges
Henry
Sherwood
Westport
Henry B. White
Greenwich
George
Vosburgh
Norwalk
Arthur J. Heth Somos
Denbury
Norman Beers
Machias Anchors in Bridgeport Harbor for Militia Recruiting
The naval militia training ship Machias entered Bridgeport harbor this afternoon from New Haven under Capt. E. Bill Jr and Lieut. Albert J. Mieritt. It will stay about two weeks in the inner basin to facilitate recruit efforts for the Thirtyvision Naval Militia with entertainments planned aboard by officers and crew.
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Machiag
Bridgeport
New Haven
E. Bill, Jr
Léent
Albert J. Mieritt
Mulhall to Testify in Labor Union Cases in Philadelphia
Philadelphia July 19 Former National Association of Manufacturers agent Mulhall is expected to testify in Philadelphia next week in investigations tied to charges he made at a senatorial inquiry in Washington against leaders connected with the Central Labor Arena.
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Philadelphia
Martin Bl. Mulehall
National Association of Manufacturers
Philadelphia Central Labor Union
Mtullstill
Washington
Inhor Leaslers
Central Labor
Danbury Woman Found Dead in Bed
Danbury, July 18. Mrs Jacob Berkowitz, wife of a local merchant, was found dead in bed at her Maple Avenue home early this morning. She had been ill overnight and it is believed she fainted and fell face downward, suffocating on her pillow.
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Danbury
Jacob Berkowitz
Maple Avenue
Berkowits
Captain Auger to Host Elks Event
Captain Auger is named host for an Elks gathering on Saturday with Berry Mae Make and Renae Ammer among attendees. The celebration begins in the morning and continues hourly until late afternoon, featuring a party at the Auto Park with a steamer ride and a Golden End Ve event.
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Teres
Vogel Held in Bail of 3000 Dollars in Court
A court in New York labeled Vogel, bound over for trial, faced a judge over a charge alleging obstructive acts. Bail was set at 3000 dollars as the case proceeds through preliminary steps.
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Vogel I
Vytt
New York
Cdarge Satoot
Merile
FA Bartett
TA Sbaperwe Court
FLOM
Witating Obstaen
Weiser & Jeser
Tubercular Victim Found Dead in Waterbury
A tubercular victim was found dead in Waterbury. The brief notice notes the deceased as Judy It Jota and Elie Mewie, with unclear surrounding details. Authorities indicated the death occurred under natural pauses, with limited readable context from the damaged text.
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Waterbury
Elie Mewie
Fire claims $300000 in Oregon town business
In Portand Oregon a major blaze destroyed part of a local business district causing an estimated 300000 in losses. Fire crews battled the flames through the night with limited damage to adjacent structures. The cause remained under investigation as investigators reviewed the charred remains of the building and surrounding area.
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Oregon
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Laurel Avenue
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Butler Avenue
Watson
Uncle Sam
Stratfordites
N. Y
Commissioner Lippitt
Howland
Widgeport, Conn
Howland Dry Goods
Machias
Captain Auger
Todat
Toy
Stheritun
Cee
Xbert
Vane Die
Bripen
Baclor Private
Ifm
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Pramingham
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