Ambu lances Aid Several Casualties In City Incident
The city ambulance corps answered multiple calls today starting at 8:45. Mrs. Emma Wil, 49, suffered injuries from a fall while hanging clothes and was taken to hospital by Investigator Morris Sey. Mrs. Fleischer was transported after an incident at 288 Bostwick. Michael Alphonse, 30, was injured in an elevator shaft at the American Grapho Co plant and sent to St. Vincent's by jitney. Dr. Maurice Steinberger may be reprimanded for misrepresenting a patient’s condition. A gas leak from an acetylene hose at Bridgeport Boiler Works caused an explosion. Chemical No. 1 extinguished the fire.
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City Ambulance Corps
Bostwick
Mra
Joseph Fleischeree Way
Maurice Steinberger
Emma Wil
Iranistan Avenue
Morrissey
Catherine Hehir
Ume
Michael Alphonse
Gill
American Graphoe Co
St. Vincent's
Steinberger
Bridgeport
Chemical Company No. 1
Funeral for Walter Hurlburt at 189 Wileworth Street
In Twalsurt city on June 24 1916 Walter Hurlburt aged 67 lies in state. Friends invited to funeral at his late home No 189 Wileworth Street on Tuesday 27th at 2 30 pm Burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery. Also: notices for loan sale and jobs appear in the same column.
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Twalsurt
Walter
Hurlburt
Wileworth Street
Mountain Grove
Obituary notes multiple local deaths and services
James O Neil motorman aged 57 died this morning at St Vincent s hospital. Edith Paul Ison funeral at 3025 Main street conducted by Rev H D Wiemer burial Mountain Grove cemetery. Hanford B Kellogg funeral at 499 Wood avenue with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. Bradford Pierce two years seven months died after illness. grandson of B D Pierce Jr. George W Godard funeral from East Main Stratford addressed by Rev Carpenter burial Gardner Mass body shipped July 7 57 train. Frank E Studley funeral from 279 Broad Street with services by Rev C W Areson. bearers listed and committal at Mountain Grove cemetery. Patrick Howard new carrier for Dowling Bottomley fell at courthouse addition site June 5 fracturing several ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Neill
James O'Neil
Connecticut Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Mr. O’neil
Canada
Edith Paul Ison
Beta
Main Street
H. D. Wiemer
German Reformed Church
Mountain Grove
Hanford B. Kellogg
Wood Avenue
H. E. Kelley
St. George's Episcopal Church
Jin Mountain Grove Cemetery
Bradford Pierce
Horace
Marjorie D. Pierce Merwin
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
B. D. Pierce, Jr
George W. Godard
George W. Goddard
East Main Street
Stratford
Ernest C. Carpenter
Stratford Methodist Church
Gardner
Mass
Goddard
Frank BE. Studley
Frank E. Studley
Broad Street
C. W. Areson
Trinity Church
Department 26
Locomobile Co
Order of Eagles
Henry Connors
Thomas Fahey
Matthew Reilly
James Gomperts
John Conroy
Edward Mehoney
Areson
Patrick Howard
Dowling & Bottomley
Obituary for Howard and Banahan in Bridgeport
Howard 53, Irish-born resident of Center Street, died after accident with septic pneumonia at Bridgeport Hospital. Survived by widow, sister of Ansonia, brother Thomas of Bridgeport. Margaret Banahan funeral from Patrick Banahan’s home to St Augustine’s Church with high mass, La dies' Auxiliary, bearers named, burial at St Michael's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Hospital
Samuels. Garlick
Howard
Center Street
Ireland
Ansonia
Thomas Howard
Margaret Banahan
Patrick Banahan
Grant Street
St. Augustine’s Church
James Derwin
James B. Nihill
EB. V. Murphy
Thomas J. Picker
Ladies’ Auxiliary
John
Patrick
James Kelley
James Stapleton
William Synnot
Michael Redden
St. Michael's Cemetery
Funeral Services for Mary A. Cannon and Edward Grady
Two funeral processions were held this morning. Mary A. Cannon's rites moved from Rourke and Boucher to St. Augustine's Church with Rev. James B. Nihill officiating and interment at St. Michael's cemetery. Edward Grady's service followed at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Matthew Judge and others assisting, interment at St. Michael's. bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Cannon
Rourke & Boucher
Main Street
St. Augustine's Church
James B. Nihill
John Gordon
James Lyons
John Donahue
William Colgan
Michael Griffin
William
Nathan Seeley Dies After Short Illness in Portland Springs
Nathan Seeley son in law of P. T. Barnum and long time Seaside Park resident died at his summer home in Portland Springs Maine after a brief illness. He had married Pauline Barnum, mother of three, and later wed Mary Ella Smith of this city. Surviving are his widow and her son Alfred Seeley and his two sons. Funeral arrangements and burial details follow with service at Sacred Heart Church and St Michael's Cemetery officiated by Father Walter Shanley and other local clergy. A lengthy obituary notes his Barnum connection and family history.
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Nathan Seeley
P. T. Barnum
Portland Springs
Mr. Seeley
Barnum
Pauline T. Barnum
Clinton Barnum
Herbert D
Jessie B
Wilson Marshall
Seeley
Mary Ella Smith
Alfred Seeley
Waldemere Avenue
Seaside Park
New York
Harry A. M’elroy
Walter 8. McElroy
St. Francis’ Church
New Haven
Harry A. McElroy
Iranistan Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Father McElroy
Walter Shanley
P. R
Danbury
Endemic Illness Blamed For 14 Deaths In City
Health officials report a mysterious illness linked to a germ spread by air and dust, with 50 current cases. Dr George Ober of the local health department notes many infections cannot be traced to milk, and stresses sun exposure as a key to eradicating the germ. The illness is considered endemic, likely worsened by damp weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ober
Adirondacks
Ober
A Drink With a Purpose Nerve tonic ad praises Horsford's acid phosphate
A vintage advertisement touts Horsford's acid phosphate as agreeable and refreshing in hot weather and calls it a remarkable nerve tonic. It urges readers to buy a bottle in a one cent a word farmer want ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Mexican Trade Embargo Considered by Administration
Washington reports the administration plans a virtual embargo on commerce with Mexico while pending determinations on their future relations. The move signals potential shifts in policy and economic ties between the two nations.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Conservator Sought For Trumbull Barn Artist
Probate Judge Paul L. Miller set a July th 6 hearing at 11 30 for the selectmen of Trumbull to seek appointment of a conservator for John H Sherman the farm barn artist of Trumbull. Sherman sole heir of his mother Julia A Sherman left 24234 91 in cash securities and real estate in Bridgeport Trumbull Easton. Sherman now with half sister Mrs Almon C Bradley of Kent whose husband administers the estate. Neighbors recall his bright barn paintings and he plans to speak to the judge to prove mental competence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Miller
Trumbull
John H. Sherman
Sherman
Julia A. Sherman
Bridgeport
Easton
Almon C. Bradley
Kent
John S. Pullman
A. C. Addis
New Milford
Miller
Motorist in Fairfield Avenue crash injures pedestrian
James Lucas of 5 Fox Street drove on Fairfield Avenue between Yale and Norman streets and struck Walter S. Hawley of Long Hill, breaking Hawley's right leg. Hawley was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital. Lucas was released on his promise to appear in city court tomorrow to answer a reckless driving charge.
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James Lucas
Fox Street
Fairfield Avenue
Yale
Norman Streets
Walter S. Hawley
Long Hill
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lucas
General Alexis Brussiloff The Cavalry Ace Of War Fame
General Alexis Brussiloff, aged sixty four, leads Russian offensives against Austria. Described as youthful in appearance and famed for daring horsemanship, he is one of the czar’s ablest generals. His early wars include the Turkish campaign of 1877 78 and years in the Caucasus shaping superb cavalry skills.
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Alexis A. Brussiloff
Brussiloff
Strassiloff
Grant
Alexis
Caucasus
Europe
Flagg Centenary Honors an American Painter of Note
The centenary of George Whiting Flagg, born June 26 1816 in New Haven, is marked as his works reach wide familiarity through reproductions. Renowned for historical scenes and portraits, he joined the National Academy in 1851 and spent much time on Nantucket where he died in 1897. Illinois grain acreage rises by 2.6 million acres per year, per the Grain Dealers association.
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George Whiting Flagg
Washington
Columbus
Lady Jane Grey
Flags
Flagg
New Haven
England
National Academy
Nantucket Island
Fans Should Honor Memory of the Father of Baseball
A 1919 tribute recounts Abner Doubleday as the founder and inventor of baseball, noting his West Point graduation, Civil War service, and Cooperstown origin of the game. It urges fans in the United States and Canada to commemorate the centennial of his birth on June 26, 1919, and to recognize other early figures like Cartwright and Chadwick.
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Fort Sumter
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Mendham
N. J
Cooperstown
N. Y
Otsego County
Empire State
Ian
Doubleday
United States
Canada
Honus Wagner
Eddie Plank
Abner Doubleday
Alexander J. Cartwright
Knickerbockers
New York
Henry Chadwick
Philadelphia
Gandil Drives In Tallies For Cleveland This Year
June 26 New York The practice of shifting left and right handed hitters against pitching faces criticism but yields results. Smith Roth combine hits around .300, while Chick Gandil scores runs with timely flies or grounders. A rule change in scoring is contemplated as the end result is the same.
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New York
Smith- Roth
Cleveland
Indians
Chick Gandil
Chick
Gandil
City Clerk James P Kelly to move home and meet jitney ordinance panel
Assistant City Clerk James P Kelly moves from 243 Parrott avenue in the Eighth district to 28 Atlantic street in the Second district. Tomorrow the common council ordinance committee will meet with Bridgeport Jitney Bus Owners Protective association to discuss the proposed jitney regulation ordinance. Joseph Cansferro of 80 Lexington avenue was fined 30 dollars and costs for carrying concealed weapons. Thomas Mestre, also charged with concealed weapons, was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail.
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James P. Kelly
Parrott Avenue
Atlantic Street
The
Common Council
Bridgeport Jitney Bus Owners’ Protective Association
Joseph Cansferro
Lexington Avenue
Thomas Mestre
Fresh carload Oldtown Canoes in multiple models and colors
A local advertisement promotes fresh carload Oldtown Canoes offering models in various colors with prices from $31 to $54 and trunk versions described as sturdy and roomy. The steamer model uses vulcanized fiber, brass trim, cloth lining, reinforced joints, and corner plates. Third floor display.
Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator Promises Cleanliness and Coldness
Leonard refrigerators emphasize a porcelain lined steel interior and wood walls for strong insulation, plus patented lockable doors and stylish finishes. Models range from top lift units with 40 to 150 pounds ice capacity, with prices from 14 to 70 dollars, showcased on the Fourth Floor at Howland Dry Goods Co.
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Leonard
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Fritz & Hawley
Fritz&hawley
Opticians
Knapp Place
J. C. Chamberlain
Itney Bus and Car
Watson
Standing Grass
Tel
Thos, Mullen
Conn
Catherine Street
Bronxville
Bradford Pierce Merwin
Edward Grady
Warren Street
Matthew Judge
Richard F. Moore
Thomas J. Mooney
Florence Legere Hayes
Theresa O'Brien
Jesu
Hayes
Laurence McGough
Terrence McMahon
Michael Connors
Michael Kelley
Edward Morris
Robert Shea
Judge
F. J. Kelley
Mae Casserly
Theresa O’brien
William Chew
J. J. Kennedy
John J. Phelan
Thomas Hallen
J. A. Leverty
Thomas M. Cunningham
Robert E. Hurley
George T. McCarthy
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Father Shanley
McElroy
Nihill
Kennedy
Moore
Mooney
Coyle
Finn
Victin
Prussiloff
Flagg Centenary
Grain Dealers’ Association
HoowLand
Cannon Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Oldtown
Howland Dry Goods Co
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