Abernathy Lads Honored By Roosevelt Reception
New York on June 13 sees six and nine year old Abernathy brothers celebrated in the Roosevelt reception committee. They rode horseback from Oklahoma with United States Marshal Jack Abernathy, their father, proudly guiding their publicity. The youngsters resist nickname slang and charm New Yorkers with their wholesome demeanor.
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New York
Louis
Temple Abernathy
Oklahoma
United States
Jack Abernathy
Trenton
N.J
Motorman Shocked as Fuse Blows in Derby Man’s Hand
Peter Manning a 23 year old motorman from Derby sustained a severe electrical shock when attempting to repair a disabled car in East End barns. He reached into a live fuse box and the fuse blew sending him reeling across the tracks, burning his right arm shoulder and back. He was assisted to his feet by coworkers and taken to Emergency hospital.
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East End
Peter Manning
Derby
Manning
Feared Black List Inspires Despondent Gas Attempt
Robert Colter a six year old Chicopee Massachusetts resident and boarding at 206 Prospect Street is recovering at St Vincent s hospital after a gas inhalation attempt at his boarding house Saturday night police say he was despondent over unemployment and a feared listing on the Manufacturers association black list Mrs O A Crouse discovered the gas odor and her son helped remove him to hospital doctor Mc Queeney dispatched an ambulance to St Vincent s hospital.
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Robert Colter
Chicopee
Mass
Prospect Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Colter
Manufacturers’ Association
O. A. Crouse
McQueeney
Steamship Del Cerro Sinks in Harbor Collision
In Bremen the Uruguayan steamship Del Cerro sank after a harbor collision with the German steamer Deike Rickmers. All crew from Del Cerro were saved. The Anglo American Cayahoga and German Madeline were also damaged and towed back to their docks. Mary Gordon was freed from custody yet arrested again near Organ Street as an insane person after arraignment in City Court.
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United Press
Bremen
del Cerro
Deike Rickmers
Cayahoga
Madeline
Mary Gordon
Organ Street
Locked Up For Threatening Life Of John A. Shea
Suspecting Columbus Babys alias Bayhead of planning to kill hotel owner John A. Shea and his son in law Joseph W. Linley, detectives arrested Babys at 644 Maple street. He is jailed at police headquarters for exam and possible mental examination tomorrow. Babys, a fireman for UMC Co, had previously met Alice Shea, wife of John A. Shea, and admitted drafting the threatening letter via a friend. He was released last Saturday after promising to leave the city but reoffended. He is 28, well dressed, and claims noble lineage.
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Columbus Babys
Bayhead
John A. Shea
Main Street
Joseph W. Linley
Hackett and
Hall
Maple Street
Babys
Redden
Gilbert Street
Alice Shea
DeLaney
Shea
Linley
New Haven Investigates County Commissioners Set for June Hearing
A state legislative committee halted sensational disclosures in its probe of New Haven County Commissioners Geddes Wilkinson and Walter. Evidence will be taken June 27 after written charges are filed by the civic federation and taxpayer C. M. Robinson. The inquiry centers on jail management and a fire that killed five firefighters, with Yale Law School Dean Rogers addressing the civic federation and lawyers representing both sides present.
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United Press
New Haven
Geddes, Walter
Wilkinson
Lune
Civic Federation
C. M. Robinson
Walter
Pblic
Dean Rogers
Yale Law School
The
E. A. Harrison
BE. P. Arvine
Harvard and Yale crews report light training day
Red Top Conn June 13 Harvard's work was light after arrivals at new training quarters Captain Wade expressed confidence in his boys Yale at Gales Ferry June 13 Coach Kennedy said everything is OK as his crew exited shells after morning practice Harvard crews, half a mile away on the Thames, inspired Yale by sight of them. Marriage licenses issued to Ray Ayrault and Ethel Leonard and Samuel A. Siller and Bessie Dodd. Train derailment at Winsted no injuries. No. 17 wreck blocked two rail lines for hours.
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United Press
Red Top
Conn
Harvard
Wade
Gales Ferry
Yale
O. K
Coach Kennedy
Thames
Ray Ayrault
Ethel Leonard
Wilbur Leonard
Samuel A. Siller
New Haven
Bessie Dodd
Winsted
Newburg, Dutchess and Connecticut
Newburg
Dutchess and Connecticut
Central New England
Fine French Underwear Prices Cut on Silks and Pongees
Four lots of silks including foulards and pongees with seasonable patterns and colors are offered at impressively low prices. Pure silk pongee 27 inch width sells at 45 to 65 cents a yard, with natural colors and rich luster. Fancy foulards in dots and stripes, 23 inches wide, now 39 cents, while 20 inch foulards in black blue rose and Copenhagen are 30 cents. Center aisle rear.
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Copenhagen
Forward March changes cut prices for semi-ready dresses
The notice announces steep price cuts on semi-ready dresses and lingerie. It lists examples including $28 dresses now $25 and $81.50 items now $16, with several other price reductions. Some pieces are slightly soiled but salvageable after cleaning. Location given as Suyaup 242 ywassurs Center aisle, front.
Rich silks offered at 19 cents a piece
Silk and silk-and-cotton samples from spring and summer lines are bought from home offices and marked for sale at 19 cents each. Pieces range from a yard to a yard and a half in every weave and seasonable color, including sunset hues and black. Original values run higher, with some pieces priced up to $1 or more. Be early Tuesday morning to enter the aisle rear sale.
Paris Underwear Sale Sparks Local Fashion Push
Fine soft dain ty underwear from Paris charms Bridgeport shoppers with simple elegant lines and comfortable fit. Embroidered by skilled French artisans, the collection offers generous quality at a price “next to nothing” to win local customers. The aim is to introduce women to Paris luxury through a bold sale and store goodwill.
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Paris
Combinations and Nightwear Sale Announcement
Announcement of deep discounts on chemises night gowns and drawers. Prices cut across multiple ranges from 75 cents to 7.50, with examples listed such as 59 cents for former 75 cent items and 2.25 for higher priced lines. Ready Tuesday morning at store opening on the second floor.
Little Folks Dresses Cut to Sale Prices
Sweet white dresses for little folks, tumbled and worn, are being repriced to restore freshness. The laundry will complete the cure and dresses will look as new. A variety of styles, lace trims, embroidery, sizes from 6 months to 14 years, former prices 1 to 5 dollars, now 75 cents to 3 dollars 50 cents on the ground floor.
Obituaries from the Howland Dry Goods Co area
A series of notices report Matilda Dorsch dying at 57 after heart failure at 280 Cannon Street. Catherine Carlo of 583 East Main Street, and Daisy M. Chapman, and Augustus T. Keegan among others. Services held at local churches with interments at Park and Lakeview cemeteries. Funeral details include Rev. H G Weimer and Rev. H A Davenport officiants and St Peter’s and St Michael’s cemeteries named.
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Catherine Carlow
Daniel Reardon
East Main Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Catherine Carlo
Donald
Edward
Maria
Harold
Edna
Daisy M
William Chapman
Central Avenue
H. A. Davenport
People’s Presbyterian Church
Lakeview Cemetery
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E. H. Dillon & CO
Main ST. Hartford
Rue ST. Cecile
E.H. Dillon & CO
Abernathy
York
Bryan
James I
Edward Bryan
Keegan
James Keegan
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Jas. Horan & Son
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford
Fuse
Jain’s
Greek
Hamilton’s
State Street
Lable
France
Suyaup
Howland Dry Goods CO
Cannon Street
Matilda
John Dorsch
Dorothea Stamm
Augustus T
Paul
Bridget
Isabelle Lange
Patrick Keegan
East Main
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Pequonnock Street
Jackson's Theatre
James Kiernan
Della Kiernan
Hancock Avenue
St. Peter's
T. J. Kelley
Michael
Thomas
William Kiernan
Peter Doolan
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