Labor Parade OKed in Danbury Wartime Restrictions
At a union meeting officials said the state defense council agreed to permit the annual labor parade in Danbury on September 1 despite wartime limits. The event, tied to the State Federation of Labor, was cleared after discussions with the governor and defense council.
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Central Labor Union
Mhlm Wtate
Sam Gompers
Amerit Federation of Labor
State Council of Defense
Efter
Danbury
Bridgeport
Fedo Boat Co
S. A
Retail Clerks’ Association
Flies From Hampton Roads to Mineola In Four Hours
Newport News reports a government trial flight setting a new record as Capt. J. B. G. Barthold and Stevens flew from Hampton Roads to Mineola Louisiana in four hours and 15 minutes. The journey was described as an experimental test with the aircraft performing under test conditions.
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Hampton Roads
Mineola
Newport News
J. B. G. Barthold
Japanese Satisfied With Foreign Policy Report
Viscount Ichiro Motono, Japan’s foreign minister, told the diet on Tuesday that the government’s policy in the south sea islands and Bantung safeguards Japan’s rights and interests. He voiced confidence that the measures taken were bearing fruit.
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Tokyo
Ichiro Motono
Diet
Japan
South Sea Islands
Bhantung
Spectators Excluded At Anarchists Trial
The trial of Berkman and Emma Berkman resumed with spectators barred from the courtroom. Berkman announced he would proceed as his own attorney. Seven jurors had been selected when proceedings continued.
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Berkman
Emmet
States Marshal's Office
Forfeits $50 bond after arrest for mistreating dog
Bert Finch of 228 East avenue forfeited a $50 bond in city court after being arrested for mistreating the dog owned by John Zynch of 398 East avenue. The incident was addressed in the June 26 1917 city court session.
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Bert Finch
East Avenue
John Zynch
Columbus Place Pair Arrested For Disorderly House
Julia Rucco and a man identifying as her husband Frank Rucco were arrested this morning for maintaining a disorderly house at 36 Columbus Place. Police say a front-store was a blind to fool them. a resident was tossed out and reported it to police. They face arraignment in city court tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Rucco
Frank Rucco
Columbus Place
Seek Former Local Woman In White Slavery Case
Bridgeport police seek Milldred Cook a former local resident in connection with the disappearance of Louis Levine of Brooklyn tied to white slavery charges. The Cook girl about 18, with Mildred Arnold of Rowayton, reportedly were taken to New York for white slave purposes. she was arrested, sent to Crittenden Home in New Haven, escaped, and went to Lowell.
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Bridgeport
Milldred Cook
Louis Levine
Brooklyn
Cook
Mildred Arnold
Rowayton
Lowell
New York
Levine
E. O. Crogirl
State Street
Crittenden
New Haven
Lenera
Nova
Obituary Anna Daut Dies in Bridgeport Hospital
Anna Daut wife of Henry Daut died at Bridgeport hospital this morning at age 49 after weeks of illness. She lived for many years at 857 Shelton Street and was well known in Hast Bridgeport. Survived by her husband.
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Anna Daut
Anna
Henry Daut
Bridgeport ,Hospital
Shelton Street
Bridgeport
Marry at City Hall in a City Ceremony
John Dierne a 25 year old baker and Antoinette Gia na'lla 27 of 138 High Street were married today by Assistant Town Clerk Clarence Winton at City Hall.
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John Dierne
High Street
Antoinette Gianella
Clarence Winton
Florida Wins Probate Case Over Norwalk Heirs
In a probate appeal before Judge Curtis, a dispute over the $500000 estate of Eli H Hotchkiss formerly of Norwalk was decided in favor of Florida. Hotchkiss died in Daytona Beach and heirs argued probate should occur there rather than Norwalk. His daughter Mrs Roman H Heine, wife of Pittsburgh Hotel Schenley manager, attended.
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Eli H. Hotchkiss
Norwalk
Florida
Roman H. Heine
Schenley
Pittsburgh
Alleged Burglar Claims to Be of Prominent Family
Lewis Rosenthal of 68 Seymour Street was arrested yesterday on burglary charges. His case was continued until Saturday by Judge Frank Wilder in city court. The police were directed to investigate his past record as the court requested.
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New York
Lewis Rosenthal
Seymour Street
Frank Wilder
Chauffeur Faces Possible Six Month Jail Term
Stewart Long a Gilbert street chauffeur for H. H. Pyle Norman street appeared in city court charged with taking his employer's car without permission. The car was returned in good shape and under the new auto laws the minimum penalty is six months. Judge Wilder postponed the case until Saturday for disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Long
Gilbert Street
H. H. Pyle
Norman Street
Wilder
Government moves to end wheat speculation nationwide
Chicago June 23 government plans for food control include absolute control of the wheat trade in all its commercial aspects. There can be no speculation in wheat. Buying and selling of other grains for present or future delivery will be unrestricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Griffin
Board of Trade
Flea Leaf Beetle Threatens Bridgeport Gardens
Bridgeport gardens face widespread damage from the flea leaf beetle per Storrs Agricultural experts. The Home Gardens committee reports extensive infestations on tomato and cabbage plants with foliage eaten and plants dying. spraying with a fungicide and insecticide mix is advised. Contact details for the committee are provided.
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Bridgeport
Storrs
Home Gardens Committee
Noble 250
Exhibit of Foreign Aircraft Materials Opens in Washington
A permanent exhibit of aircraft materials including engine parts and plane sections will open here, arranged by the national advisory committee for aeronautics and the aircraft production board. It aims to aid army and navy engineers and American manufacturers with the latest European machine designs after three years of war.
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Washington
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
The
Aircraft Production Board
Army and Navy
Second Liberty Bond Installment Due Today
The second payment for Liberty Bonds purchased on the government installment plan is due today. Two percent was paid initially, with 28 percent due now. Remaining 20 percent due July 30 and 30 percent on August 15 and August 30.
Food Control Bill Moves to Senate for Action
Washington June 28 the amended food control bill with a new bone ary prohibition section was sent to the senate for its first action today. Senator Chamberlain was expected to move to substitute the amended bill for the draft previously debated by the senate and reported by the agriculture committee for early passage.
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Washington
Senate
Chamberlain
Agriculture Committee
Fisherman Rescued After Two Days Afloat Near Cape Cod
Garfield Otis, a fisherman from the sloop Mary T. Faljon of Boston, was landed at New York after drifting in a dory for about two days. He became separated from his crew in fog on Sunday, about 50 miles southeast of Cape Cod, and was found Tuesday morning.
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New York
Garfield Otis
Mary T. Faljon
Boston
Cape Cod
Otis
Parade Plans Advance for Fourth of July Event
Plans for the Fourth of July parade near completion with a chamber of commerce meeting for industrial heads on Saturday at 2 15 pm and a general committee session Monday at 11 30 am. Twenty bands are secured and three more are sought.
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Chamber of Commerce
Quenches the Thirst with Horsford’s Acid Drink
An advertisement touts Horsford’s Acid as refreshing when mixed with water. It promotes buying a bottle for quick relief and hydration.
NO ORDERS TO STOP REGISTRY IN BRIDGEPORT
Harold J. Tifton sought to register at Bridgeport city hall after learning he needed a registration card. Mayor Wilson authorized the record, and four others who lost cards obtained duplicates after swearing they had registered, per Provost Marshal orders.
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Harold J. Tifton
East Main Street
Tifton
Wilson
Army Reserves
New York
Remington Arms Co
Crowder
National Guard Recruiting Brisk in Second Regiment
Recruiting for the Second regiment Connecticut infantry was brisk this morning with eight men sworn in at the city hall recruiting tent. Bridgeport recruits listed F Steve Leonow Edward Profino John Solomon John Szolas Sergius Kovuscho John C McFadden Joseph J Farrar and Anton J Witkosic. A parade tonight will boost the campaign with Mayor Wilson Col Isbell and Chaplain Petty to speak before the unit departs for concentration camp, needing about 200 men.
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Connecticut Infantry
City Hall
Bridgeport
F. Steve Leonow
Edward Profino
John Solomon
John Szolas
Sergius Kovuscho
John C. McFadden
Joseph J. Farrar
Anton J. Witkosic
Meriden
Wheat Harvest Active Across Southern States
Harvesting of the winter wheat crop is well under way in all southern states and good progress is being made in central districts with oats and winter wheat.
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Washington
State presents more evidence in Gilligan case
Hartford June 28. Benedict Holden and Dr. Arthur J. Wolff clash again as Amy Archer-Gilligan murder trial continues. Judge Gardiner Greene warns against delays while jurors may sit on July Fourth. Wolff is cross examined over autopsy findings in Franklin R. Andrews poisoning. Evidence on three other deaths at the Archer home is admitted with limitations to show intent rather than to prove all deaths stem from the same poison. The order of presenting further evidence is debated, and Dr Thompson’s testimony is read anew.
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Armand Rourke
Vine Street
Miss Cawley
Danbury
North Main Street
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Rourke
Flashbert
Flaghbert
Burke
Groark
Hartford
Benedict Holden
Arthur J. Wolff
Amy E. Archer-Gilligan
Gardiner Greene
Holden
Wolff
Franklin R. Andrews
Emma J.thompson
Alice C. Gowdy
Archer Home
Andrews
Thompson
Thieves Wreck and Burn Auto in Savoy Street
Thieves smashed the mechanism of a large touring car, then set it on fire and abandoned it in Savoy street between Madison Avenue and Main street this morning. The car bore a New York license number and police notified New York authorities to locate the owner. By the time officers arrived, the vehicle was completely destroyed by flames and its motor ruined.
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Savoy Street
Madison Avenue
Main Street
New York
Identify Drowned Man Caswell Saunders Identified
The body recovered from the harbor waters is identified as Caswell Saunders, 50, a Black resident of Harrison Street. Remains were taken to Saunders' late home for burial by undertaker Louis A. Abriola.
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Caswell Saunders
Harrison ‘Street
Louis A. Abriola
Saunders
Summer dresses in white and color for all figures
A summer dress feature highlights many cool styles on display. White dresses dominate with varied options for fuller figures, offering selections in white and colors. Prices start at $10 and vary upward. Second floor.
Little Girls Dresses Slashed In Fresh Sale
A selection of taffeta silk and crepe de chine dresses for little girls, in plaids and checks of rose blue gold green peach and pongee, priced at 9.50 and 12.00. Sizes 8 to 14 previously valued at 12.50 15 and 16.50, now offered to move fast.
Hair Net Fashionette Ad Looks for Hair Control
It highlights Fashionette hair net for keeping hair in place during motoring or breezy conditions. Mentions price: most shades at 15c, 2 for 25c, white and gray at 25c, available on Main floor front.
Fine Bone Fans In Lace and Spangle Wholesale
A local ad offers an excellent lot of white bone fans with lace and spangles at low prices. Sticks come in several graceful sizes and styles, some painted in attractive harmonizing colors. Prices listed as $1, $1.50, and $2 in the left aisle front.
Leonard Cleanable Refrigerator Promises Superior Cleanability
An advertisement touts the Leonard Cleanable refrigerator with a porcelain fused interior lining that forms one seamless, crack resistant chamber. It highlights ease of cleaning, uniform construction, and varied ice capacities and prices across multiple models and configurations.
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Leonard Refrigerators
Leonard Folks
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Fifth Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Daut
G. Baker
Stratford
Lakeview
Henry
Blakeman
William M. Gillick
Revere St
Rourke & Boucher Co
Teddy Roosevelt
Madison Ave
Laurel Ave
BP. Marchese
Main St
Globe
Fairticia
Cannon &T
Martin Sturtevant
Fremont Street
Stephen’ Fish Sherman, Jr
St. John's Episcopal Church
Sturtevant
Frederic Wallace
Charles Stuart Canfield
August Englehard
George Baldwin
Herbert Birdseye
Frank Fanile
R.M.L
Horsford
National Guard
Gilligan
Davey Bros
Per Doz
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Howland Dry Goods CO
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