Bridgeport Sees Four More Poliomyelitis Cases
Bridgeport reports four new polio cases over the last 48 hours raising total to 14 diagnosed and two under observation. Several children including Tony aged one and three others are listed as positive or probable, with Stratford and Norwalk health measures tightening. Authorities quarantine homes, inspect trolley lines, and partner with the North American Civic League to warn foreign-born residents and promote sanitation.
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Bridgeport
John Carey
Broad Street
Carey
Stratford
John Stevens
King Sacred
Fairfield
Norwalk
Tony
George Wrevt
Stowe
John EH
Madison Avenue
McManus
Duncan
Brooks Street
Suchak
Michael
Spruce Street
Shneskat
Leo
Hallett Street
Cocizty
Frank
East Main Street
Alexander
Maurice
George Street
Stevens
John
King Street
Jon Browe
John F. Flynn
Health Department
Duncan McManus
Michael Suchak
Giovanni Formichella
Leo Shneskat
Haliet Street
Neigh
New York
Formichella
Frank Cocizty
Howard Stevens
John H. Judsoo
Silver Beach
George F. Lewis
Sophian
Connecticut Co
North American Civic League
League
Bey
Paralysis Toll in New York Drops Through 24 Hours
New York on July 21 reports a decline in new infantile paralysis cases but a rise in deaths in the city health department bulletin. In the last 24 hours 327 children died and 80 new cases were recorded, with 2,526 cases and 519 deaths since June 18. Dr. E J Birmingham cites adrenalin intra arterial injections showing remarkable improvements, noting paralysis disappearing in many hospital cases.
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New York
Health Department
Health Department Today
E. J. Birmingham
New York Throat, Nose and Lung Hospital
8. J. Meltzer
Rockefeller Institute
Birmingham
Meriden Tightens Ban On Incoming Children
Meriden health officers in nearby Wallford report five infantile paralysis cases and bar children from entering Meriden. Policemen will patrol Archer's Corner to intercept trolley entrances and schools. An embargo on New York children continues this week with extra funds likely to cover enforcement costs.
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Bee
New York
Gagged Woman Robbed in Daylight Home Invasion
Mrs. Michael Krinisaka bound and gagged during a daylight burglary at 5 Steuben Court. Two men looted a gold watch valued at 27 dollars, then fled. Descriptions given to police: one about 40, tall, 170 pounds, straw hat and dark mustache. other younger, similar build in grey suit. Detective Williams assigned. witnesses recalled doorbell exchange with feigned friendship. The incident left the victim shaken as neighbors discovered her restrained and exhausted.
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Michael Krinisaka
Steuben Court
Joseph Fisher
Krinisaka
Second Precinct
Betrolikas Arrested Over Pool Room Incident
Angelis Betrolikas, proprietor of a restaurant and pool room at 399 Water Street, was arrested this afternoon after allegedly violating local regulations at the pool room. Police reported he conducted activities deemed unlawful within the premises.
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Angelis Betrolikas
Waer Street
Local C A C officers called to duty for Niantic camp
The first Connecticut Coast Artillery officers and men from Bridgeport left for the Niantic rendezvous camp on the 10 30 train to begin recruiting duty. They join others ordered to report for a tour of about three months in the interest of Connecticut commands at Tobyhanna Pa and the Mexican border.
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Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps
Bridgeport
Niantic
George M. Cole
Hartford
Arthur C. Bennett
Arthur L. LaRocque
Coast Artillery Corps
Shuttleworth
Latham
Corp
McLeod
William T. Williams
Dart
Corp. Pelletier
Oppele
Connecticut
Tobyhanna
Coast Artillery
Vincent M. King
Connecticut Coast Artillery
Ralph L. Taylor
Stamford
Anthony Sunderland
Danbury
United States Army Aviation Corps
Sunderland
Hugh M. Bell
New London
Rendez Vous
Richard M
Tenth Militia
Field Artillery
George B. Garlick
Nogales
Ariz
Rendezvous Camp
Austrians Seek Information In Petrolite Case
Washington reports Austria Hungary asked for extra details through Ambassador Penfield in Vienna about the Austrian submarine attack on the American tanker Petrolite. The State Department said negotiations are confidential and disclosed no plan for apology, punishment, or reparations. Petrolite’s captain asserts shelling was unprovoked while Austria Hungary claims it was a mistake.
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Washington
State Department
Austria-Hungary
Penfield
Vienna
Weather Note Connecticut Fair Tonight and Saturday
Connecticut forecast shows fair skies tonight and Saturday. Light shifting winds expected with no precipitation. Highs around the upper 60s to low 70s, lows in the 40s to 50s.
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Connecticut
Prohibition Party Nominates Hanly for President
The St Paul convention expected Indiana ex governor J Frank Hanly to win the Prohibition party nomination for president with Sulzer as a rival. Chafin backed initiative referendum and recall. Nominating speeches ran ten minutes, with lively demonstrations from Indiana and other state delegations.
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St. Paul
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Prohibition Party
Hanly
National
William Sulzer
New York
E. W. Chafin
National Committee
Alabama
Sumner W. Haynes
Haynes
Arizona
Eugene W. Chafin
Hiss
George ™. Giersup
Finley C. Hendrickson
Cumberland, Md
Maryland
Gray
James Gilbert Mason
New Jersey
Dr. Holling
Boston
John C. Coffin
Florida
Sulzer
U S Firms Protest Blacklist Meeting Amid Trade Strain
York July 21 members of firms blacklisted by Great Britain were invited to a meeting to plan a formal protest called by Brasch and Rothenstein forwarding agents. Invitations went to R Goodwyn Rhett and Elliott H Jocens as officials. Shippers report orders from South America for essentials delayed by British actions. American firms with German or Austrian ties fear bans unless they sever dealings with blacklist peers. The German American chamber of commerce gathered reports for submission to Washington.
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Great Britain
Chamber of
South America
Washington
Four Shots Scare Prowler From North Avenue House
Charles Taft fired four shots at about 1 am to deter a tall man with a straw hat trying to break into John Lawler’s home at 1 688 North Avenue. Police with Det Gerrity and Doorman Buckley searched the Third precinct area but found no suspect.
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Charles Taft
No. Avenue
John Lawler
Taft
Gerrity
Buckley
Elias Howe Post Members Picnic Plans at Stepney
Commander Frank Miller and Adjutant William W. Barnum of Elias Howe post No 3 G A R urged all post members intending to attend the Sons of Veterans field day at Stepney to report to the adjutant at 926 Main Street at 1 15 P M sharp Saturday for the event details.
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Frank Miller
William W. Barnum
Elias Howe Post
Sons of Veterans Field
Stepney
Main Street
Naylor's death reveals estate valued at $21,068.81
Probate records show Edward J. Naylor left all to wife Verna B. Naylor by a October 1903 will. Inventory lists real estate worth $8,350 and personal property totaling $12,281.18 including bonds, stocks, valuables, and cash. He died by self-inflicted gunshot amid worries over failed investments in mines and power ventures.
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Edward J. Naylor
Verna B. Naylor
Mexico
Naylor
Paving and Sewer Commission
Laurel A’nue
George H. Lee
John C. Stanley
Hazelwood Avenue
Wood Avenue
Vine Street
Milford
Wheatley Heights Estates
Babylon
N. C
Adams Express Co
Chicago & Alton Railroad Co
Great Northern Power Co
Union Lumber Co
Pacific Telegraph & Telephone Co
Western Electric Co
Georgia Railway & Electric Co
Northwestern Power Co
American Real Estate Co
Frederick A. Kendrick
Mother of girl sparks arrest of trolleyman
Ada Bartram, 15, and companion Mabel Washburn, 17, were detained after claims by Ada’s mother of disobedience. Detective Frank Holbrook arrested Andrew J. Daniels, 22, a Connecticut Company conductor, on a related charge after Ada admitted spending the night with him at Hotel Alpine. Washburn faces incorrigible charges. both girls held in custody as proceedings begin. Congress expected to stay in session for weeks, delaying return home.
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Ada Bartram
Riv Street
Andrew J. Daniels
Congress Street
Frank Holbrook
Mabel Washburn
East Main Street
Bartram
Burgess
Daniels
Connecticut Company
Alpine
Daniel
Washburn
Three Americans aboard British ship Yzer sunk off British coast
Three American crew members on the British steamer Yzer were reported sunk off the British coast. Names listed include George Ivey of Philadelphia Richard Neligan of Boston and Davis Rossenau of Old Town Maine. The fate of the rest of the crew was not learned. The Yzer left Portland Maine July 10 bound for Cette France with 257730 bushels of oats.
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Yzer
Lloyd’s
London
George Ivey
Philadelphia
Richard Neligan
Boston
Davis Rossenau
Oldetown
Portland
Cette
France
Grangemoor
Italy to Break Off German Relations Decree Issued
Rome July 21 A ministerial decree places Germans on the same footing as Austrians and Hungarians for sequestration. German property in Italy valued at about 150 million dollars. few Germans remain and may be concentrated or sent across the Swiss border. Italy renounces an agreement with Germany as not observed, noting France and German actions in the Chaulnes and Verdun sectors. An American schooner Prince Vladimir captured by a German warship en route from Philadelphia to Sweden with oil.
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Rome
Austria
Italy
Germany
Berlin
Chaulnes
Sisonne
Rheims
Verdun
Chattancourt
Fleury
Conflans
Marsh
la Tour
Longuyon
Brioullés
Fe Soyecourt
War Office
London
Prince Valdimir
Philadelphia
Sweden
Exchange Telegraph Company
Copenhagen Politiken
Nemunde
George W. McNear
San Francisno
McNear
Germany Threatens Air Raids on French Towns
Berlin July 21 official statement warns of air raids on open French towns in reprisal for French bombarding forest towns. The French raids are said to have killed a woman and four children. The note claims German squadrons will target peaceful French towns outside field operation zones.
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Berlin
Bayonet Fighting in German Attacks
Paris report says French forces south of the Somme repelled a heavy counter attack after German forces charged French positions during the night, with fierce bayonet fighting reported along the lines.
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Paris
Somme
Says Husband Is Cruel Asks Divorce And Two Children
Minnie E Stewart sues Hector L Stewart for divorce on intolerable cruelty. Married March 26 1395. Maiden name Mole. Two minor children Minnie and Donald. Requests custody and alimony claiming husband owns 4000 dollars. Also Elizabeth Pazsak sues Alex Pazsak for divorce alleging cruelty. Married May 18 1913. Custody sought for one child.
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Minnie E. Stewart
Hector L. Stewart
Victim Struck by Motorcycle with Side Car at Hansen Street
A pedestrian at Fairfield avenue and Hansen street suffered severe injuries including a badly lacerated left leg and torn muscles after being struck by a motorcycle with side car attached. The victim is hospitalized at St Vincent's. Police seek the driver of license number 286.
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Hansen Street
Fairfield Avenue
St. Vincent's Homage
British Make Gains In Battle On Somme
The British line north of Bazentin and Longueval pushed forward to Fourree Wood where they drove the Germans from the wood but later lost part of the position. The battle continued between Leipsic road doubt on the west and Delville Wood on the east with counterattacks at night after a heavy bombardment with gas shells.
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London
Bazentin and Longueval
Foureaux Wood
War Office
Leipsic
Delville Wood
Bazentin- Longueval
Foureane Wood
Believed Victim in Express Train Death Identified as Paving Worker
The body found ground to pieces along a Fairfield track is believed to be Frank Glovitch, a paving gang worker from New Haven. A New York to Willimantic railroad ticket and $26.46 were found with the remains. Coroner John J. Phelan will investigate. efforts to locate the man in New York and Willimantic continue.
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Fairfield
Frank Glovitch
Connecticut Hassam Pavings
New Haven
Boston Avenue
East Main Street
New York
Willimantic
Cullinan & Mullin
Donaldson
John J. Phelan
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Hanley
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Somme River
Petrograd
Gumuskhanek
Trebseond
Turkish Armenia
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