Obituary notes Mrs Jane Primrose longtime Bridgeport resident
Mrs Jane Primrose widow of the Primrose and mother of William E Primrose died at home of her daughter in Bridgeport aged 93 years. Born in Sheffield England she came to the United States as a girl and lived here over fifty years. Four daughters survive with two sons and other relatives. She was long a member of the King's Way church and her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. Burial details follow.
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Jane
Primrose
William E. Primrose
Ees
George BH. Howgate
Brooks Strest
Bridgeport
Sheffield
England
Death notices and funerals in this city several dates
Several obituary items list deaths and funeral details in this city. Mary Angela died June 28 1914 with funeral June 26 at St Marys church and interment at St Michaels. Mick O Neil funeral details from 187 Linen Ave June 21. Philip Finnegan aged 80, funeral from Cullinan Mullins parlor No. 5 St. on June 30 at 8:30 pm and St. Charles church at 9 am, interment St. Michaels. Primrose widow Edward Prins ton, 60, funeral from 484 Brooks St on June 25 at 2:30 pm, interment at cemetery.
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Geda
Mary Angela
St. Mary’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Thie City
Mick O'Neil
Linen Avenue
Augustine's
St Michael's
Philip Finnegan
Cullinan & Mulling
St Charles
St. *Michael's Cemetary
Edward Prinstons
G. BE. Howsate
Brooks St
Sperry's Winning a Bride Week Features at Dill
Amusements listing for Sperry production Winning a Bride enhanced weekly lineup at the Dill. Tonight soprano Will de Mght performs a wide repertoire. Wednesday Bridgeport’s Gertrude Ross sings. Thursday Bridgeport and Pittsfield boxes swap with Charlie Ditkinson in makeup. Friday Dance Festival with a $40 silver loving cup for best dancer. Saturday matinee features a reception by Sperry Players for friends onstage.
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Sperry
Will de
Gertrude Ross
Bridgeport
West
Pittsfield
Charlie Ditkinson
Sperry Players
Plaza Theatre Presents One Good Turn Sketch Amid Lively Acts
The Plaza Theatre opens with Charles Clive & Co presenting One Good Turn a four character sketch praised for action and novelty. Way Evans and Wilson headline with strong voices and humor Gordon Murphy provide knockabout comedy and Loux elicits crowd laughs with screams of laughter. Gott and Ruth Philips deliver sharp blackface numbers as audiences applaud each appearance. A feature photoplay program includes Our Mutual Girl The Gambling Rube Forest Vampires and The Unmasking offering varied entertainment through the week.
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Charles Clive & Co
the Plaza
Evans
Wilson
Beth M Evans
Mr. Wilson
Gordon & Murphy
Loux
Joe Fondelier
Gott
Ruth Philips
Keystone
Summer dancing school to offer private lessons only
A note from Eoin of Di at the Colonials ballroom on Fat avenue announces a summer program shifting from vacation plans. He will conduct private lessons every Tuesday and Thursday, from 4 to 6 PM and 7 to 11 PM, by appointment, featuring the Maxixe Hesitation Half and Half and the Syncopated Waltz sometimes called The Lame Duck. Appointments may be made in person at the Colonial ballroom or by telephone.
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Colonialsdall
Fat
Ee An Avenue
King's Highway Church Observes 20th Anniversary
The King's Highway church marks its 20th founding anniversary with a five day program. Activities include musical metrics, historical service, reminiscences by deacons, a communion preparatory service, social gathering, birthday offerings, and multiple worship services led by Rev. P. E. Mathias and Rev. W. R. Stewart.
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King’s Highway
A. D. Canfield
Silliman
E. D. Beach
Sillimany
George
Jorgensen
Evan’ Evans
Banke
P. E. Mathias
Christian Endeavor
W. R. Stewart
Weather Forecast and Regional Conditions Shifts
A broad low pressure area over inland Canada lowers plains and Rocky Mountain pressures while southern regions remain high. Temperatures dip in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and rise northward. Rain stretches from the mid Atlantic to Lake Superior and Missouri Valley via Nebraska and South Dakota. New Haven forecast: Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday, gentle winds. Automobile drivers report lamps at 8:00 tonight. John & Son advertise vases and window boxes.
Rock Island Plans Reorganization and New Preferred Stock
New York on June 23 Barron Financial News reports a tentative plan to reorganize the Rock Island system eliminating holding companies. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway would keep $75 million in common stock while $60 million to $76 million in non cumulative 7 percent preferred stock would be issued, with about $30,000,000 available immediately to collateral holders and New Jersey company investors at par in a 15 percent subscription. The plan outlines allocations and expenses including underwriting and reorganization costs. The broader rail construction and iron and steel activity remains buoyant with large rail orders and notable projects such as the Clarkes Summit Halistead cut off at Delaware Lackawanna & Western.
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Barron Financial News
New York
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
New Jersey Company
Rock Island Co
St. Paul
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Lackewanna
Clarkes’ Summit-Halistead
Wentworth Sues Express Contract Overpaying Boston & Maine
Clementine E Wentworth sues American Express Company and Boston and Maine alleging the 20 year contract underpays the railroad by 700000 annually. Directors backed Wentworth and sought abrogation of the transportation agreement after the vice president of American Express also served as a B and M director. Boston and Maine admitted the allegations through counsel.
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N.H
Clementine E. Wentworth
Searnet
American Express Company
Boston
Maine
Wentworth
Wen
Express
Boston and Maine
Express Company
Boston One
Supreme Court Affirms Interstate Commerce Power in Rate Case
The Supreme Court ruled the Interstate Commerce Commission may set zone based rate adjustments including higher freight rates from East to intermountain cities, overturning the Commerce Court finding that such power did not exist. Chief Justice White authored the opinion upholding the long and short haul clause as constitutional and within the ICC act. Copies sent to the commission for guidance clarify potential blanket rate increases.
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Supreme Court
United States
Commerce Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Eee Ee
Commission
White
Pleasant informal dance honors Miss Jane McCarthy at Fairfield Beach Pavilion
About 50 couples attended a pleasant informal dance last evening hosted by Miss Theresa McMahon at Fairfield Beach Pavilion in honor of Miss Jane McCarthy who will wed William Heine of St Louis. Lanterns decorated the pavilion and a buffet luncheon followed at 10:30. Also noted are visits and engagements among local residents and upcoming European trips for several families.
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Theresa McMahon
Fairfield Beach
Jane McCarthy
William Heine
St Louis
Names of Local Figures Mentioned in Mixed Society Listing
A roster lists Misses Marion Fanton Gladys Fanton Jane Abbott Moiva Kushman Edith Yatton Ethel Grosshans Sadie Ricis Anne Gould Alvina Arnold Mi t Klein Julia Haeefele Bertha Haefele Martha Albrechts Mr and Mrs Grau Mr and Mrs Proper Albert Munson Frank J Rouland Irving Richards Harry J Fox and William Ballou.
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Marion Fanton
Gladys Fanton
Jane Abbott
Moiva Kushman
Edith Yatton
Ethel Grosshans
Sadie Ricis
Anne Gould
Alvina Arnold
Mi T Klein
Long Hill
Julia Haeefele
Bertha Haefele
Martha Albrecht
Grau
Proper
Albert Munson
Frank J. Rouland
Irving Richards
Harry J. Fox
William Ballou
Panama canal benefits to be distributed by ICC says court
Washington June 23 The Supreme Court upheld the Interstate Commerce Commission in intermountain rate cases ruling the commission will decide how Panama canal water competition benefits are shared between railroads and interior points. Railroads had claimed long haul discounts, but court delegated to the ICC the authority to determine permissible discrimination and rate adjustments nationwide. Applications by railroads to modify long and short haul rates will be acted on once the commission reviews them and rules on reasonableness.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Commission
Seaboard
Congress
Railroads
New Postal Money Order System Begins July 1
Washington dispatch reports the master general announces a new postal money order system starting July 1. Money orders drawn on a specified bank may be cashed at any post office within thirty days of issue, then only at the drawing or issuing office. Burleson outlines operation and postmaster notices for nationwide implementation.
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Washington
Burleson
Iewue
Filipino Seaman Arrested in Mexico Spy Case
A Filipino servant aboard the访 Carrie Rush vessel was arrested in Mexico City on spy charges. The man, identified as Gregorio A, was detained by federal authorities and declared to be unable to return to his ship. An ad note about farm want ads follows.
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Mexico City
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William Lieberum & Som
M. L. G. Proper
Trinity M.E. Church
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Hazel L
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Barnstead
N. H
Maguire
Connecticut Co
Arctic
James Horan
Rourke & Rourke
Main Street
Hawley
Wilmot & Reynolds
George R. Hawaston
B. Wilma
Clinton Ro
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Pacific
M. J. Gannon Te Ee
Broad
Faust Sone
Park Avra
Wm. Lieberum & Son
Lyric Theatre
Plaza ‘Theatre
Ummer Dancing School
King's, Highway Church
New Haven
John & Son
Rock Island
Power of Commerce
BE. H. Dillon & Co
aAdy
Court of General Sessions
Bouck White
Osaluary Baptist Church
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avi
Arriet Fe.sherwood
Main St. Phore
SUIIT
Lyford Brothers See
East Side
West End
Elizabeth Yung Kwei
An Tnche
Washington, ‘D. C
Erwin Schrewe
Hawley Avenue
Benjamin E. Piork
Wood Avenue
NateHe Hawley
Gherles Morison
Fairfield Avenas
Miles Lilian H. Morison
Arthur PF. Frishie
Europe
Mrr
Edward J. Morgan
Edna Morgan
Mil! Hill Avenue
Vaterland
France
Switserland
Edith Zink
Carrie Wolff
Jane Smith
Warren Street
Pennsylvania
Tite Soea
Mies
Gladys Pinckney
Rhey Garrison
John
B. Balentyne
Anac[rila
Shepherds of
Bethlehem
M. Lustig
Europ
Mr. Lustig
Paris
Geo. Grau
Charles Street
Jennie Grau
Miss Grau
Frank Rouland
Edith Ballou
Rockwell & Forester
American Graetzin Light Co
Fairfield Ave
West 45Th Street
New York City
Ew. Carten
Stratford Ave
Fairfield Avenue
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