Fire damages New Haven building housing drug store and clothing firm
Five firemen were injured and eleven overcome as a basement fire gutted the Poll building in New Haven. The blaze began about 7 o clock in the basement affecting J. A. Notkins drug store Modern Clothing Co and the Bijou Theatre. Firemen confined the fire but losses reach 3000 to 2000.
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United Press
New Haven
J. A. Notkins’ Drug Store
Modern Clothing Company
Bijou
Tecov
Hypnotized Patient Recovers Memory, Yale Doctor Says
Haven May 20. Prof. Allen Diefendorf of Yale Medical School reports that Charles Van Osten of Grace Hospital was guided through New York City in a hypnotic state and recalled scenes described earlier. Hospital officials say the patient is a victim of multiple personality, not sham, and hope discoveries will influence treatment of cranial injury cases. Van Osten disappeared last week, possibly seeking his wife and family, while officials face criticism for not preventing his escape.
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Haven
Grace Hospital
Allen Diefendorf
Yale Medical School
Charles van Osten
New York City
van Osten
Thons
Slocum
Slocum Monument
Grace Hostal
New Haven
Diefendorf
Vanen
Bridgeport Inventors Highlight Patents In Fire Hose Carrier
Local patent notes from Chamberlain Newman list Harvey JenkinsEngineer of No 7 Engine Co with a metal fire hose carrier that aids lifting and ladder use. James Wheat unveils flush hinge for sewing machines and cabinets, to be marketed by Ives Mfg Corp. Frank Vandercook’s sheet metal chain machine cuts scrap and lowers cost. Charles Schoenmehl earns six battery element support patents used in oxide copper zinc plate and railway signaling. Waterbury Battery Co holds exclusive manufacture rights. OZONE POWDER advertised for sale.
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United States Patent Office
Chamberlain. & Newman
Harvey JL. Jenkins
No. 7 Engine Company
West End
James E. Wheat
Wheat
Newman
Ives Mfg. Corporation
Frank E. Vandercook
Watdtrcook
Hathaw
Anniversary Sale Opens With Deep Reductions in Bridgeport
Commences Friday May 21 marking sixteen years since store opening. Thanking Bridgeport ladies for patronage, the Anniversary Sale promises the greatest bargain opportunity yet with wide discounts on trimmed millinery untrimmed hats ribbons laces ornaments shirts waists silk petticoats feather boas silk jumper suits cloth tailored suits raincoats and more all items marked down across diverse hat styles dresses and accessories.
Poli's stock season praised with new acts and prizes
The theatre's stock company at Poli's receives high praise from patrons as the best of the season. Miss Alice Fleming leads in Georgiana Carley with John Ince as leading man while the program features The Road to Yesterday and Zinell & Boutelle. A chrysanthemum matinee offers scented souvenirs and a stage reception for ladies and children. Coupons for a solid gold and diamond bracelet drawing will be distributed next week, with the draw May 31 at the matinee. a child will pick a ticket at random, and the holder must be present for the drawing. Performances run daily with 2:15 matinees and 7:15 evening shows, all at ten cents. OZONE POWDER, large package, 5c at your grocer's.
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Poli's
Poli
Alice Fleming
Georgiana Carley
Maxine Elliott
John Ince
Polli
People's Playhouse
New York
Zinell & Boutelle
Mr. Zinell
Miss Boutelle
Miss Boutelie
Pat Touhey
Charles Burke
Miss Touhey
Butler attacks English mood at Mohonk Conference
London May 20 Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University quoted by cable reports criticized England’s current mood as emotional insanity during his Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration address. He warned that excited statements by British statesmen and loud parliamentary rhetoric fuel aggressive, unstable public sentiment.
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London
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Noted figures share residence details at West 104th
The text notes that she has lived with her brother at No 126 West 104th and that Mr Borglum has occupied an apartment in the same building where much of his work was done.
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George B. Alexander
Bridgeport
Mr. Alexander
West 104Th
Engineer escapes Mexican justice in wicker basket
Henry T. Jesse, a Mexican Central engineer in charge of a train that killed a Mexican near Caliente, hid in a large wicker hamper aboard a baggage car to flee arrest. He rode to Los Angeles, evaded Mexican rurales who searched the train, and reached relatives after boarding a special train with the California Lodge of Freemasons.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Henry T. Jesse
A. Calienta
Jesse
California Lodge of Free
Senator Bailey Lashes Gov Johnson In Party Split
Senator Bailey of Texas denounces Minnesota Governor Johnson in a bitter attack over the Democratic split. He calls Johnson unworthy of higher office and argues tariff legislation will pass largely along party lines with material reductions. The remark follows earlier remarks by Senator Hale on the party rift.
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Washington
Bailey
Texas
Senate
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Hale
Big French imports surge as tax plans loom in Congress
Washington reports reveal a burst of French luxury goods arriving in anticipation of new taxes. Diamonds from France rose tenfold in March year over year, while champagne gloves lace and silk ribbons show sharp gains. Overall imports from France climbed about 60 percent in February and March, signaling concern over potential tax changes.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
France
United States
Apollo Brothers Sand Bag Feat At 8:20 Tonight
Tomorrow evening about 8 20 contestants will attempt to lift and carry a 350 pound bag of sand from the stage for a $50 prize offered by the Apollo Brothers. A committee from the audience will award the money if anyone succeeds. Some doubt the stunt calling it a trick.
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Apollo Brothers
Sculptor Borgium Marries Miss Montgomery at Short Beach
New York May 20 A wedding at Short Beach Conn united sculptor Gutzon Borgium and Miss Mary Montgomery daughter of Mrs Mary Montgomery of New Haven The ceremony at the home of Rev Marshall Montgomery was attended only by near relatives and friends Borgium a Yale graduate and Doctor of Philosophy holder is noted as a scholar and Assyriologist
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New York
Bargains and Fresh Fish Prevail in City Markets
A blend of local ads promotes a grand fifth anniversary sale at Dillon Co. with trimmed hats, accessories, and garments at reduced prices, plus ongoing markets offering fresh fish and groceries at Hayes Market and Garry’s Fish Market. The notices also advertise a Woodland Park Auction for building lots near a trolley line with nearby school and water access.
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Atlas
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
BH. Dillon & Co
Main St
Hayes’ Market
Water St. Tel
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Woodland Park
EL Jackson
Main Street
Garry’s
Wall and
Middle Sts
Pleads Guilty to Forgery in New Haven Court
New Haven May 20 William H Storrs of Meriden charged with forgery and fraudulent checks pled guilty in court and was bound over to the next term of the Superior Court on a $1100 bond.
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United Press
New Haven
William H. Storrs
Meriden
Storrs
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