Elks Host Patriots at Bridgeport Flag Day Event
The Bridgeport lodge No. 36 Elks hosted a Flag Day celebration attended by about 690 members and guests including Elias Howe Jr. post GAR and Spanish War veterans. Rev. Albert Thompson delivered the address, with patriotic speeches, musical numbers, and a formal flag ceremony featuring a new handsome flag.
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Wiech
B. P
Bridgeport Lodge
Elitas Howe, Jr
Post
Sons of Veterans
Elias Howe Post
Sturdevant Building
Charles Dickerson
Criterion Quartet
Charles Moore
Elias Bowe Post
Blks
Joseph L Flint
Elks
Elias Howe
Devoe Paint Ad Highlights Cost and Quality
An old advertisement notes typical paint costs from fifty dollars for a good job to fifty five to one hundred for poorer work. It argues better paint lasts longer and bluntly claims Devoe is the only genuinely good paint in town, sold by Hubbell & Wade Co.
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Devoe
Viker
Devoe Hubbell & Wade Co
Harold Moran Drowns While Swimming at Farmington River
Harold Moran an 18 year old from New York who has been staying in Rohertsville drowned in the west branch of the Farmington river yesterday after being seized by cramps. The incident occurred during a rusticating visit and the body was found following the mishap.
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Winsted
Harold Moran
New York
Rohertsville
Farmington River
Rooster Eavesdropping On Party Lines Startled Danbury
Residents on telephone party lines in Danbury are wary after a Ridgefield woman was betrayed by her rooster. Two callers heard a third line tap and a rooster crow, revealing a single neighbor owned the bird. The crow was heard over the line despite the rooster being in a backyard.
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Danbury
Ridgefield
Scalp Specialist Offers Special Treatment at Oliy Hall
A scalp specialist advertises special treatment at Oliy Hall located in the 412 Security Building on MAE Main St. The contact phone shown is 1373 for appointments or inquiries on March 27.
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Oliy Hall
MAE Main
The Country Boy Comes To Plaza Theatre
Poli players debut Henry B Harris Edgar Selwyn production of The Country Boy at Plaza theatre today in stock form. Staged by Giulio Socola, the play follows a country boy seeking big city success, avoiding worn plotlines of capital and labor. Souvenirs offered to all lady visitors at both shows.
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Plaza Theatre
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Henry B. Harris
Edgar Selwyn
Harris Theatre
New York
United States
Park Theatre
Paul McAllister
Brenda Fowler
Marguerite Starr
Arthur Buchanan
Arthur Griffin
Ralph J. Herbert
Marion Hutchins
Harrison Thompson
Burke Symon
L. H. Crossman
Big Stock Organization
Giulio Socola
Mr. Seliwyn
Five Drowned in State on Sunday
A Sunday tragedy reports four drowning incidents across Connecticut. William White and Lawrence Bowen, Hartford club waiters, perished at Compounce Lake when their boat capsized during a maneuver. William Warner, 45, of New Milford, drowned in the Housatonic due to cramps while bathing. Thomas Stewart, a colored man, drowned in the Connecticut River near Portland after cramps. Charles Geff, 52, of East Haddam, fell from a dock at the Connecticut River while returning from a bridge celebration and could not be saved.
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Southington
William White
Lawrence Bowen
Hartford Club
White
Bowen
Haddam
Charles Geff
Hast Hampton
Connecticut
Sporting reminiscences and Ascot racing history mix in brief
The piece threads a past star Charley Dexter, once a NL batter and fielder, into retirement lore, then pivots to Royal Ascot lore. It recounts Ascot’s royal ties, historic processions, and the historic prestige of the Gold Cup era, predicting a strong field for this week’s races.
Bridge play at Fox Lyric by Eleanor Cleveland troupe
Rupert Hughes drama The Bridge tops the Fox Lyric bill with Eleanor Cleveland, Mr Conness and Mr Vanery in lead roles and eighteen speaking parts. Wilson Hummel directs a strong cast including Wis, Harrington and Evans. Manager Saunders seeks to extend the six week engagement after a record audience yield last week. No matinee today. The Bridge slated twice daily for the rest of the week.
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Fox Lyric
Rupert Hughes
Eleanor Cleveland
The
Lyric
Miss Cleveland
Mr. Conness
Mr. Vanery
Mi Wis
Harrington
Anacthes “Wield
Saunders
Motorcyclist Hurt In Head-On Collision With Taxicab
A motorcyclist, identity not ascertained, was badly hurt in a head-on collision with a taxicab from Hickey Bros. at Middle and Gold streets. The rider abandoned the motorcycle, which was badly damaged, and limped away for treatment. the motorcycle remains in Hickey Bros. possession.
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Hickey Bros
Poli's Vaudeville at Polis Theatre Opens With Variety
Poli Press Agent announces three day engagement starting today at Polis Theatre presenting vaudeville and photo plays. Acts include George Armstrong and his monologue, Ollie and Flo Walters in a dainty numbers, The Three Laurel Girls with instrumental prowess, ventriloquist Vannie, Lochart and Eddy replacing Mile Jeanette, and Juggler W. J. Duboise. Friday night features Country Store with valuable prizes.
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Polis Theatre
George Armstrong
New York
Ollie
Flo Walters
Vannie
Mile
Jeanette
Lochart
Eddy
Venus
W. J. Duboise
Country Store
Law and the Outlaw stars Tom Mix in two part feature
Empire presents Tom Mix of the Selig Arizona Stock Co in a two part feature The Law and the Outlaw touted as the most wonderful western picture with action filled scenes of riding bulldogging breaking cuffs and a dramatic fall from a running horse The review highlights real bullet effects and a wild west showdown at the prairie finale Also notes a June 10 suit sale by Lyford Bros at East-Side or West End.
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Tom Mix
Selig Arizona Stock Co
Lyford Bros
East-Side
West End
Weather Indications for New Haven and Connecticut
Forecast calls for fair and warm weather tonight and Tuesday with moderate southwest and west winds. Disturbance moving from North Dakota toward the St. Lawrence valley brings muggy air, local showers, and thunderstorms in the eastern lake region and northern New England. Pleasant conditions prevail elsewhere east of the Rocky Mountains.
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New Haven
Connecticut
North Dakota
St. Lawrence Valley
Lake Region
New England
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi River
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advertised Worldwide
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32 p. book. Address Cuticura Dept. 12A Boston. Men who shave and shampoo with Cuticura Soap will end it best for skin and scalp.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Menelaus Rams Ferry Steamer During Swinemuende Crossing
The Greek steamer Menelaus rammed a car ferry carrying a train of passengers from Swinemuende to the opposite landing. The ferry’s side was crushed but the skipper beaching the vessel saved all aboard. One cent word farmer want ads.
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Menelaus
Swinemuende
Junk Shop Fire Start Of $20 000 Blaze
A fire at Max Gordon & Sons junk shop at 149 Housatonic avenue destroyed the shop and damaged nearby businesses in a classic city blaze. The $20 000 loss included the John T. King barn and Housatonic Machine and Camilela factory, with ten thousand spectators watching as two horses perished and a house and furniture were ruined. Fire chief Mooney and state police investigated the cause.
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Main
Congress Streets
Max Gordon & Sons Corporation
Jenh T. King
John T. King
Housatonic Machine Company
H. C. Camilela Company
Schietinger & Ludwig
Berkshire Division
Raphale Slosberg
Henry Matthews
A &J
Chief Mooney
Fire Department
Rowe Wheeler
State Police
Arctic explorers prepare to sail from Victoria
Victoria B C June 16 loading of the old whaler Kartuk to carry Vilhjalmar Stefansson's Arctic expedition will be completed today and the vessel will probably sail tomorrow Nome Alaska to be the first port of call, marking a pivotal start for the exploration voyage.
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B. C
Vilhjalmar Stefansson
Arctic
Nome
Alaska
Boy Aviator Archie Cartrider Dies in Baltimore
Archie Erwin Cartrider a 17 year old boy scout famed as the only youth in the United States to pass an aviation examination earning a gold medal died at his father’s home in Baltimore after a 10 month illness. A former Baltimore Polytechnic Institute student he spent his spare time on sacro mechanics and built two model airplanes over a year ago drawing much attention.
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Baltimore
Archie Erwin Cartrider
United States
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Smith College Holds Day Celebrations in Campus Ceremony
Northampton Massachusetts June 16 The Smith College graduating class celebration was held on the campus. Seniors marched to the new library carrying American Beauty roses while juniors bore a chain of flowers as they began their new careers.
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Northampton
Mass
Smith College
U S Forces Rout Rebelling Moros on Mt Bagsag
Manila reports a complete rout of Moro fighters on Mt Bagsag by American forces during the night with six US troops killed and seven wounded. Brig. General John Pershing leads the Mindanao department praising his troops amid ongoing pursuit and uncertain Moro casualties.
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Mt. Bagsag
Jolo
John Pershing
Department of Mindanao
Trolley Victims Recovering After Black Rock Collision
Two men Injatz Mortuszis Greens Farms and James Walsh Westport were hospitalized after a trolley crash in Black Rock Saturday night. They are expected to recover in coming weeks. Investigators cite brake failure or motorman recklessness near the Ash Creek car as a likely cause. The rear car front section collapsed into the following car.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Ignatz Mortuszis
Greens Farms
James Walsh
Westport
Hunter
Ash Creek
Unclear fragment from accident report leaves injuries unspecified
Fragmentary OCR text reports Waleh injured and Frederick Moroszio treated at the emergency hospital after a smash. Details are garbled, with unclear timing and context for the wrist injury and subsequent events.
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Frederick Moroszio
Emergcy Hospital
Underwood Tariff Bill Inches Toward Caucus This Week
Democratic Senate leaders near completion of the revised Underwood tariff bill and plan to present it to the party caucus within days. The Senate finance committee plans to review the sub committee report on the agricultural schedule as remaining items include sundries coal silt and free tires and the income tax and administrative sections await action. Washington June 16 after a...
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Washington
Carnegie Heads American Delegation To Kaiser Jubilee
Berlin in June 16 one of the first delegations received by Emperor William to congratulate him on the 235th anniversary of his reign was Andrew Carnegie leading a group of Americans. The address praises the emperor for 25 years of peaceful relations and Germanys rising prosperity and social progress under his rule.
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William
Andrew Carnegie
Germany
Tour Majesty
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