Factory Hands Receive 350000 in Yonkers
In Yonkers three hundred fifty workers at Smith Car Works received $1,000 each from the estate of the late Eva Smith Cochran. The carpet mill founder's daughter died February 2 leaving over $3,000,000. The will awarded $1,000 to every employee with twenty years of service at the time of her death. Details of the distribution were kept secret as lists were being finalized.
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Cochran
Carpet’ Company
Mia Cochran
Alexander Smith Cochran
Mra Cochran
Warren Barias
Olbrook & McNamara
Inridgeport
Buechler Buys Calef Property On Main Street
Jeweler Buechler has purchased the Calef property on Main Street near Congress Street. The two-storefront building with tenement rooms above will be remodeled after leases expire. transaction conducted through Zimmer Bros., the real estate brokers.
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M. 3 Buechler
Calef
Main Street
Congress Street
Shion
Soene
Zimmer Bros
Largest Class Ever Graduated at Our High School
The program opens with Words of Welcome by Philip Manjoney and features School Orchestra performances, High School Chorus, and musical selections. Valedictory addresses by Louise Stone, diploma presentations by Supt. Charles W. Deane, and noted readings on national progress and Lincoln themes accompany the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Manjoney
Bmusic
P. Scharwenka
John Sherman Porter
Cornelia Sterrett Penfield
Abraham Lin
Nils Paul Lersen
Springs
Kathryn Lucey
Abraham Lincoln
James Edward Meeker
Gadie
Louise Stone
Chas. W. Deane
Graduating Class Names From General Course
A list of graduates appears including Marjorie Irene Barto Clara Stillman Preston Bertha Gladys Try Edna Blache Evelyn Estelle Cecilia Harditon Katherine Effen Howard Margaret Irene Hunt Mary Alice Keating Judith Kennelly Eleanor Lewis Mary Kathryn Lucey Brithel Alice and others, reflecting a preparatory program cohort.
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Marjorie Irene Barto
Clara Stillman Preston
Bertha Gladys Try
Edna Blache
Evelyn — Estelle Cecilia Harditon
Katherine Effen Howard
Margaret Irene Hunt
Mary Alice Keating
Judith Kennelly
Wsileanor Lewis
Cod
Mary Kathryn Lucey
Brithel Alice
Roaches Run Rampant at Home Prompt Potent Roach Powder
Advertises Cyrus Roach Powder as a safe non toxic solution to eliminate roaches. Claims powder is harmless and effective, priced at 35c per pound, targeting housewives frustrated by ineffective or costly methods.
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Cyrus
College Preparatory and Commercial Course Honor Roll List
Lillian Agnes McGarry and others enrolled in College Preparatory and Commercial courses. The HONOR ROLL features Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude graduates including Marjorie Barto, Dorothy Smith, Philip Manjoney, James Meeker, John Porter, and many others. William A. Flanagan of Brooklyn, Carnegie hero medal holder, visits as guest of Neil Boyton on Steeplechase Island houseboat Killgroom. Holy Cross student hopes to make the city his home.
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Lynch
Lillian Agnes McGarry
Margearet Ellen Moran
Edith Frances O'Rourke
Marie Lillian Otis
Ann Elizabeth S Sullivan
Anna_ Teresa Walsh
Hazel Weed
Mary Elizabeth Est
Elna Fredrique Westerberg
Winifred Allee Brown
Gertrude Eleanor Burnett
Loretta Veronica Burns
Sarah Winfield Deyo
Rachel Towne Edett
Rose Beatrice Glasner
Ellen Cecilia Gleeson
Asenath Louisa Goodwin
Esther Coe Lewis
Certa Natalie Potter
Cornelia Sterrett Penfield
Lela Elizabeth Rector
Dorothy Hoyt Smith
Elsie Leonora Stearns
Bessie Louise Stone
Mildred Taylor
Dorothy Tomlinson
George Patrick Burns
William Frederick Caplan
Oscar Asahel Halery Dannenberg
Robert Percy Emery
Elvin Lewis Graether
Samuel Ellsworth Grumman
Charlies James Harris
George Francis Hughes
Vincent Leo Keating
Nils Paul Larsen
George Alfred Mallett
Philip Manjoney
Edward Joseph McKeever
James Edward Meeker
John Sherman Porter
David Seltzer
Walter Hallett Starkweather
William John Stewart
Mildred Stillman Brinsmade
Rebecca Walker Brittin
Nora Agnes Callahan
Mary Elten Davidson
Angeline Della ‘Valle
Edna May Dorsey
Irene Anna Bosworth
Aileen Gertrude Flanagan
Jennie Justice Freeman
Julia Griffinley
Maude Estella la Forge
Marine ‘Violet Leonard
Ellen Mary McGrath
Nellie
George Miller
Emanuel Walter Nielsen
Gunnar Hildebrand Suneson
Marjorie Irene Barto
Bertha Gladys Ferry
Nellie Cecilia McGuinness
Florence
Aessete Polssam
Wilmina Ceciliaert
Marguerite Blood
Gusanne Henrietta Eckel
Mary Kathryn Lucey
Margaret Moran
Mary Elizabeth West
Mildred Gullman Brinsmade
Nora Agnes Callaham Rose Elizabeth Jones
Edna May Keefe
Grace Sanford Osborne
Eugene James Kelley
Thomas Francis Lee
Louis Lefkowitz
Wiliam A. Flanagan
Brooklyn
New York
Neil Boyton
Steeplechase Island
Mr. Flanagan
Holy Cross College
Killgroom
Motormen Ordered to Obey Inspectors in Traffic Row
Bridgeport officials clash over traffic control as inspectors and police argue supremacy at Main street and Fairfield avenue. The board of police commissioners will craft rules to guide traffic officers while Chief Superintendent Chapman warns motormen will face arrest if they defy police orders.
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Chapman
C. H. Chapman
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Police Department
Weater
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Board of Police Commissioners
George E. Hill
Eugene Birmingham
Thomas Coughlin
Supreme Court
William H. Kershaw
Jam J. Hurley
Local Lodge Officers Elected In Connecticut Meetings
Betsy Ross Council D of L chosen officers including Carrie Judd as junior associate councillor and Mary Wildman as associate vice councillor. Franklin Bartlett Camp 8 of W elected Paul L. Miller commander while G E Hall becomes department vice commander. Court Pembroke F of A named Thomas Ward as chief banner. other posts filled. Willis Wilmot of Court Pequonnock named district deputy grand chief ranger. A lodge will be instituted in New Canaan Friday night.
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Betsy Ross
D. of L
Carrie Judd
Hattle Case
Agnes Paddock
Mary
Nora Dixon
Bertha Wildman
Mary Wildmen
Louise Exckler
Protector
John W. Rogerson
Frank Walters
Mary Wildman
Alice Brace
Franklin Bartlett
Paul L. Miller
G. E. Hall
Department of Connecticut
New Canaan
Thomas Ward
Fanger
Fairfield County Bonds Authorized and Partial Sale
Fairfield county meeting approved transfers in accounts and authorized selling only 140000 of 145000 bonds with 5000 remaining to cover the difference. Adjournment set for next Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Local agent F B Brill urges Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder symptoms.
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Fairfield County
Bright
Foley
F. B. Brill
United States Steel Not Listed on Paris Bourse
Paris reports that United States Steel Corp common stock will not be listed on the Paris Bourse. French Finance Minister Caillaux cited legal, technical, and political reasons including French law on abonnements, bearer certificates, and objections from the Comité des Forges de France.
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Paris
United States Steel Corporation
M. Caillaux
Bankers Trust Company
New York
Steel Corporation
Rovers
Bankers’ Trust Company
Treasury
M. Gillain
Comite Des Forges de France
Tailor Made Shirt Waists in White Linen
Listing offers white linen plaited tailored waists in several prices from 1.98 to 4.50 dollars with multiple tag options. Includes 0 tee style and varying plaited finishes, reflecting a vintage clothing sale listing.
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Yuu
City Normal Class of 09 Entuertas City Normal Class of 09
The City Normal School class of 1909 held public teaching day exercises with a large audience including the Board of Education. Pupils demonstrated methods and curricula across Pre Columbian to modern periods, with notable art displays, music, and drawings by Miss Sadie Rosenthal and others. Diplomas will be awarded at Warner Hall on the 24th. 23 juniors and 22 high school entrants expected in September.
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City Normal School
Board of Education
Columbus
DeSoto
Anderson
Sadler
Foley
Clark
Sadie Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Sir Galahad
Lina Newell
Bower
Ida Holroyd
Julia Keating
Nora Kelly
Mary McNamara
Hattie Murphy
Marion O’connell
Elizabeth Osborne
Marion Rose
Grace Sterling
Helen Upton
Miss Howes
Miss Weed
Miss Fenton
Miss Cornell
Miss Fitzpatrick
Navy yard discharges 200 employes as year ends
Special from United Press Boston June 16 naval fiscal year ends this month and Charlestown yard faces low finances prompting an order discharging 200 employes. The yard has rushed work on battleships and Seapoline remains one of the largest.
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United Press
Boston
Charlestown Yard
Three Firemen Seriously Hurt In Mill Fire
Detroit June 16 three firemen were seriously hurt and damage estimated at 160000 dollars occurred when a blaze wiped out the Penninsular Mill and Screw Company and the Michigan Stamping Company plants.
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United Press
Detroit
Penninsular Mill & Screw Company
Michigan Stamping Company
New Submarines Launched Today at Fore River Shipyards
Three new submarines the Grayling Bonito and Snapper were launched at Fore River Ship Building Yards Quincy at high tide. The Grayling towed by Mrs. Townsend, the Bonito by Miss Bowles and the Snapper by Miss Nichol, with torpedo tubes of four two and two respectively. The event marks Navy progress amid a cheering crowd.
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United Press
Boston
Fore River
Quincy
J. C. Townsend
Townsend
Katherine Bowles
Alice Nichol
Electric Boat Company
Beav er Dam algae caused water odor in Bridgeport
Stratford and East Bridgeport residents report a moldy water odor from Beaver Dam reservoir caused by algae growth. The Bridgeport Hydraulic Co says algae oils taint the mains after heavy rain and humidity, but assures no danger. They are flushing mains and expect restoration in 2 days.
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Stratford
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Hartford
Norwalk
Beaver Dam
Bridgeport
Flushing Stratford
East Bridgeport
Adv
Weston Laid Up With A Bad Chill Across The U S Walk
Weston's Transcontinental Walk progresses on day eighty as he aims to traverse the United States in 100 days. The itinerary lists marching from New York to Utica then on to multiple towns, with dates in spring and early summer, including Chicago and Topeka as milestone segments. The record notes sunrise and sunset times and tides.
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Weston
D York
San Francisco
New York
Utica
Chafee
Youngstown
Toledo
Chicago
Lincoln
Edward Payson
Spring Valley
Wyo
Carter
Bridgers
Valley
Eytes
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