Pol Theatre Box Office Burglar Pleads Guilty
Joseph Tessler an 18 year old bellboy at the Atlantic hotel and former Poli theatre usher admitted breaking into the theatre box office Monday night. He was held on $500 bail for Superior court arraignment before Judge Wilder after Detective Cronan found him en route to a ball game. Prosecutor DeLaney plans to present the bench warrant case at the current term. youth consideration may shorten jail time awaiting trial.
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Joseph Tessler
Atlantic Hotel
Poli's
Tudge Wilder
Tessler
Maple Street
DeLaney
Superior Court
Wilder
Dr James E Hair elected president of Connecticut Eclectic Med Assn
Dr James E Hair a Bridgeport physician was named president at the Connecticut Eclectic Medical Association 56th annual meeting held in Hartford. Other officers included L D Fuller of Hartford treasurer Thomas Mulligan of New Britain and Thomas S Hodge of Torrington corresponding and recording secretary. Also named were censors Hodge Bristol Smith Bailey and Massinger.
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James E. Hair
Bridgeport
Connecticut Eclectic Medical Association
Hartford
Hair
L. D. Fuller
Thomas Mulligan
New Britain
Thomas S. Hodge
Torrington
Thomas
Hodge
George B. Bristol
Middlebury
LeRoy A. Smith
Higganum
Leonard Bailey
Middletown
C. L. Massinger
Lion Rampage Fire Kills Nine at Empire Music Hall
A performing lion in Edinburgh set off a fatal blaze at the Empire Music Hall destroying the theatre. The animal’s master the Great LaFayette and two assistants perished after attempting to rescue animals and performers. Firemen recovered nine bodies by noon and investigations continued. The panic was worsened by blocked exits and the asbestos curtain failed to fully save attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Edinburgh
Burns
Empire Music Hall
LaFayette
Exists
Alice Dale
Joe Coates
Scotland
George
Real name of LaFayette revealed in lion rescue death
New York on May 10 reports Simond Neuberger as the real name of LaFayette who died saving his trained lion in Scotland. Born in Germany about 40 years ago he spent two decades as a prominent draw across the United States. His impersonation of John Philip Sousa in leading the silent brass band was praised by the bandmaster as wonderful.
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New York
LaFayette
Scotland
Simond Neuberger
Germany
John Philip Sousa
Enjoyable Whist Event at Wheeler & Wilson Band Night
About 100 tables filled at the second annual whist of the Wheeler and Wilson band at Eagles hall. Mayor Buckingham City Clerk Boucher and Harbormaster Morris acted as judges as cards were played to 11 pm and dancing continued after midnight. Prizes included a Singer sewing machine for G Stafford and $5 in gold each for J T Gardner and Theresa Lynch with other prizes awarded.
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Wheeler & Wilson
Eagles’ Hall
Buckingham
Boucher
Morris
G. Stafford
Singer Sewing Machine
J. T. Gardner
Theresa Lynch
Obituary of James Patrick McDermott
James Patrick McDermott a Stratford truck gardener of Barnum Avenue died at St Vincent's hospital from heart trouble after becoming ill in Bridgeport and going to the hospital for treatment He died shortly after entering He lived alone in Stratford survived by two sisters Mrs William Mc Grath Stratford and Sister Alberthus a nun in a New York convent He was 32 Medical Examiner Downs authorized Rourke Rourke to prepare the remains for burial The funeral services will be held from their parlors tomorrow.
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James Patrick McDermott
Barnum Avenue
Stratford
St. Vincent’s Hospital
McDermott
Bridgeport
Downs
Rourke & Rourke
William McGrath
Albertus
New York
Foster-Besse Company Celebrates 34th Anniversary Sale
Foster-Besse Company on Main Street marks its thirty fourth anniversary with a ten day sale ending Saturday night May 12. Prices on all suits and overcoats are reduced to those quoted in today’s advertisement. The store carries garments from top clothing makers in the country.
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Foster-Besse Company
Main Street
Estate of Elizabeth McGovern Probate Notice
Estate of Elizabeth McGovern in Bridgeport Connecticut is under probate court with six months allowed for creditors to exhibit claims. Those failing to present properly attested accounts will be barred from recovery. Debts payable to John J. McGovern administrator, H E Shannon attorney 1188 Main Street.
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Elizabeth McGovern
Bridgeport
Court of Probate
District of Bridgeport
John J. McGovern
H. E. Shannon
Main Street
Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum elects officers for year
The forty fourth annual meeting of the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum announced its officers for the year. President Miss Julia Frances Lewis and a slate of vice presidents secretaries treasurers and committee members were named along with trustees managers and staff led by Superintendent Mrs. Emily E. Rus and physician Dr. Nathaniel E. Wordin.
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Bridgeport Protestant Orphan Asylum
Julia Frances Lewis
Warren R. Briggs
John G. Howland
Augusta Wheeler
Helen C. Wordin
Percy Hill
F. W. Rennell
Allan W. Paige
H. B. Henshaw
A. B. Fairchild
Frederick S. Seeley
See and Ghoes
John O. Walter
Edward Sterling
W. E. Trubee
N. H. Heft
Charles G. Waldo
Isaac W. Birdseye
Henry A. Bishop
Edward W. Marsh
William E. Burnham
Nathan B. McEwen
William E. Baillie
William Morrison
Julia H. Nichols
H. J. Lewis
Albert Wintter
William A. Grippin
Ralph Barker
Charles D. Mills
Percy Bartram
Joel P. Omans
William H. Perry
Harriet E. Raymond
John W. Brittin
Frederick
W. Read
Lydia Ward Day
Frank W. Rennell
George C. Edwards
George W. Richardson
F. Ophelia Sanford
John E. Foster
Susan S. Sanford
Charles €. Godfrey
Samuel C. Shaw
Edward W
John O. Walker
Tracy B., Warren
Nathaniel E. Wordin
C. C. Godfrey
F. M. Tukey
F. B. Downs
D. M. Trecartin
F. L. Smith
F. Lb Day
Emily E. Rus
Sweets Good for Children to Eat Says Hartford Expert
Miss Orissa M. Baxter, head of Hartford School of Religious Pedagogy economics, argues sweets aid child nutrition when given after meals but not between meals. She explains caloric needs by age, stresses milk and cereals, butter for older children, and cautions about improper foods contributing to child mortality.
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Orissa M. Baxter
Hartford School of Religious Pedagogy
Hartford Club For Child Welfare
Proper diet guidance for children and dress storage tips
The text urges giving children easily digestible proteins, fats via butter, plenty of vegetables, milk, and simple desserts while avoiding tea coffee and highly seasoned foods. It stresses strict eating rules and slow, thorough mastication before noting a closet-dress covering method using muslin nightgowns for easy access.
Thief Breaks Show Windows At 1153 Main Street
A thief shattered a pane in two large display windows at Things & Co 1153 Main Street to steal fifteen one dollar bills from each of 15 pairs of wallets placed in the window during an annual sale. Nine bands remained intact as the intruder fled with six dollars seized through the opening. Local police connected the theft to Phill Kistinger and William Leahey cases and noted prior arrest and conviction.
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Things & Co
Main Street
Tte
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Glenwood Ranges
Arlington
Royal Comfort
Streit
Streit Davenport
Main ST
Fairfield Ave
Geo. B.clark & CO
Broad Street
Dr. Lyon
POL
Jas. E. Hair
Eclectics
Benjamin Franklin
George W. Coleman
Pilgrim Publicity Association
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Connor St
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Jaycox Rubber Co
Head Cannon St
Cest
Neuberger
State OF Connecticut
Povay
Ferce
Tegbottle- Colman
Middle Sts
Lyon-Grumman-Manson Co
Fairfield Ave., Cor
Middle ST
Grawford Laundry CO
Hamilton Park
Stratford Avenue
Avon Park
South Avenue
Ford Avenue
John J. Jordan
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