Delegates Entertained at Knights of Columbus Ball
Attendance expected to top 8,000 with 1,500 wickets applications received by ball committee. Ball opens Monday with 50 cent delegate entries. many accompanied by wives. Knights colors yellow and white feature on public buildings during convention. Mayor Lee to open the ball. Knights of Columbus membership cited at 261,000 with a fund of 500,000 for Washington University scholarships. Delegates attend as special guests of local councils. MR JORDAN MONEY TALKS reports 8.35 spent on L and M paint for house. claim of 12 to 15 year lasting color due to Metal Zinc Oxide white lead mix. sold by local dealers.
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Northrop Bros
Ies
D. N. Clark
Shelton
T. P. Son
Ansonia
M. T. Gregory & Son
Milford
Prof Richards to retire from Yale after 25 years
New Haven May 6 Special from United Press Prof Charles B Richards head of the mechanical department at Yale Sheffield scientific school tendered his resignation to take effect in June after 25 years service He helped found the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and declined its first presidency retirement due to old age.
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United Press
New Haven
Charles B. Richards
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale
Yale News
Boston magnate's wife to fight for boy
Mrs. Ames E Shaw, wife of a Boston magnate, denies reconciliation with her husband over their son. She plans to continue habeas corpus efforts to gain custody of the boy, who remains at the police chief’s home. Chauffeur Reno Marble, tied to the Shaw family, has left Santa Barbara and his destination is unknown.
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United Press
Santa Barbara
Cal
Ames E. Shaw
Boston
Roosevelt dubbed Bwana Tumbo by African natives
Nairobi May 5 Col Theodore Roosevelt is now known to African natives as Bwana Tumbo a term of endearment meaning partly master chiefs placed the name on him during the expedition Roosevelt’s rifle mastery astonishes both white men and natives who believe he has a near supernatural skill He killed two big lions with the first shot and hopes to sight giraffes as the party continues south toward feeding grounds Also notes Foley adds and a separate item about rails to be laid in Golden Hill street by Conn Co and city paving work pending grooved rails decision.
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United Press
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British East Africa
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Mombasa
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Bargain Suits and Goods At Reduced Prices In City
EB Dillon & Co advertises half price artificial flowers and fruits and offers japanning, enameling, and bicycle repairs at 1105 Main Street. Park City Cycle & Enameling Co. lists 556 Broad Street. Juat purchased spring suits from a New York maker, with $20 garments now $10 and $30 quality items $15, urging prompt action for bridgeport area shoppers with the latest styles and fabrics.
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Dillon & Co
Main Street
Park City Cycle & Enameling Company
Broad Street
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Juat
New York
Bridgeport
Gottiieb Gorman
Great Council of Red Men Opens 23d Session in New Britain
United Press special reports that the Improved Order of Red Men held its 23d great sun council in New Britain on May 5 with 200 delegates. Great Sachem William H. Miller presided as Mayor Sanders welcomed the group and pledged the city’s friendship. Reports highlighted eight orphans’ guardians’ fund beneficiaries, 5,200 state members across 36 tribes, and a belt balance of $905.09 after expenses. Election of officers is planned for later.
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Great Sachem Miller
National Council
Bridgeport
United Press
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Sachem
William H. Miller
South Norwalk
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Sachem Miller
Great Council of the
United States
Hartford
Meriden
Stafford Springs
Orphans’ Guardian Fund
William Saunders
Naugatuck
Charles H. Blake
Waterbury
Artificial flowers for millinery by Dillon Co at 1105 Main
E H Dillon Co displays the largest stock of artificial flowers in the city, dealer quality men call them lifelike and close inspection only reveals they are artificial. Roses, lilies, forget me nots and many other blooms plus fruit like peaches and plums offered at dealer-compare prices.
Jolly Tudor Whist Club Hosts Evening at Jowett Home
The Jolly Tudor Whist Club gathered at Harold Jowett’s 964 Noble avenue for two hours of whist, then singing and dancing. Prizes went to Miss Mable Weed, Mr Charles A Hopwood, Miss Irene Probert, and Mr Frank Howard. Attendees included Misses Weed Dawe Probert Morrison Garner Anderson and Messrs Williams King Hopwood Herman Howard Rudolph Houlihan Jowett. A dainty repast followed and the host was praised. Also noted is news that Miss Irene T. Cook is very sick at 1389 Main St with the grip.
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Harold Jowett
Noble Avenue
Mable Weed
Charles A. Hopwood
Irene Probert
Frank Howard
Agnes Dawe
Mable Morrison
Dorothy Garner
Elizabeth Anderson
Chester Williams
Richard King
Personal Musical Personal Musical
Wallace A. Crane received a gold watch at Harmony Council meeting. J H Bailey gave the presentation as Crane resigns from Singer Mfg. Co. for a Dayton position. A B Shippes elected financial secretary. District Deputy Mills visited Corinthian Lodge as about 200 members attended and enjoyed a lunch by the Eastern Star.
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Harmony Council
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Mfg. Co
Dayton
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Chas. F. Mills
Norwalk
Corinthian Lodge
Order of the Eastern Star
G. F. Herthal
Agnes Wilson
George Hull
W. A. Lewis
George Priest
Foote
Eleanor Sterling
Elizabeth
Fred Niblo Concludes Season With Russia Travel Talk
Fred Niblo the American humorist and traveler wrapped up his season at Smiths theatre with Talks of Travel focusing on Russia. He shared interior palace views, Czar and Czarina images, and photos of Muscovite life, promising future motion picture work with Mrs Noble as they plan a European tour to source material including Ireland.
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Smith's Theatre
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Czarina
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Michael
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Black Sea
Mrs. Noble
Europe
Ireland
Ogden Street Line Won't Be Disturbed
Patrick Sheehan withdrew his petition to discontinue the building line on Ogden street between Pem broke and Hallett street after opposition from local property owners. Two large protests emerged against altering the line, as residents with different lot sizes argue for preservation. the action may have been influenced by the charter's building line provision requiring nearby property owner consent to changes.
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Pembroke
Hallett Street
Closing Sessions of Peace Conference Held Today
Chicago May 5 The second national peace conference closed with 10 minute delegate talks led by Justice Joseph B Moore. Notable speakers included Rev J L Tyron on The London Peace Congress of 1908 and A B Farquhar reading H C Niles Pennsylvanias Experience. Diplomats Ballinger von Bernstorff and Wu Ting Fu spoke in afternoon sessions.
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Michigan Supreme Court
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Boston
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York
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H. ©. Phillips
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N. Y
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New York
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China
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Eee
Emmet Club Admits New Members at New Hall
The Emmet club last evening initiated several new members and held a social in its new home in the Stames building, with guests from Detroit Buffalo Syracuse and Connecticut towns. Toastmaster John J. McCarthy led the event and interspersed remarks with songs. The future lodge home will be United Irish Societies hall as A O H divisions also move in. The interior was redecorated and a summer clam bake is planned by the Kimmets.
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Bridgeport Knights of Columbus Ball at Eagles Hall
Bridgeport Chapter Knights of Columbus plans a large Monday evening ball at Eagles Hall under their auspices. The event serves as a reception for delegates arriving for the biennial state convention of the order. Tickets are selling briskly and expense has been invested in the plans. A Cyrus Wart Remover ad accompanies, promoting wart treatment at local pharmacies.
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Eagles’ Hall
Bridgeport
Knights of Columbus
CleanEasy Hand Soap Advertises Skin Safe Formula
An old advertisement touts CleanEasy Est hand soap guaranteed not to injure skin. It claims instant removal of stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt for hands or clothing. Large can price listed as 10 cents, produced by Wm. R. Winn at 245 Stratford Ave. Sun and moon data and clocks appear as decorative filler.
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Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Free-for-all at boarding house yields fines for four men
At 1 a m last night a free-for-all at Charles Tuska's boarding house 13 Summer Court ended with fines for four men. Charles Tuska Dominick Lomnetz J en Rogoski and Valves were fined and taxed costs. two others fled the scene. Patrolmen Buckley Corrigan responded to the disturbance as the single report notes the two missing men.
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Summer Court
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Buckley Corrigan
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