Bridgeport may cancel widows pension and local sports clash
Bridgeport officials consider suspending widows' five year pension under wartime law while a heated inter-scholastic pennant race unfolds at Stinston City. The piece notes men in the military and guardianship rules, plus a speculative note on a baseball game between the Victors and the High School nine with Foster pitching. Theatrical rumors discuss management changes at Park City Auditorium andMiss Mary B Hawes’s lease, denying plans for a Henry H Jennings project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Paymauwr-General
Zien
Inea
Nya
Rangers
Regular Army
United
Braten
Requier
United States
Lena
Foster
Althie
Park City
Mary Bi. Hawes
Hawes
Henry H. Jennings
Main Street
Pifty Years Ago A Old East Bridgeport Cricket Match
A report recalls yesterday's cricket match at the old ground in East Bridgeport between Richard Jukes Walter Goddard and William Blood with Blood emerging top scorer. Also notes a competitive drill, licenses issued, and Edward B Goddard named inspector of the new port entry, with Democratic primaries scheduled and local notices listed.
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East Bridgeport
Messrs
Richard Jukes
Walter Goddard
William Blood
Mensis
Jukes
Goddard
Stahert
Edward B. Goddard
Walne
Snby
Stamford
Carlisle
God Qard
Avon Park Relays Feature Torrington Victory Showdown
Twenty years back a big relay meet at Avon Park pits the Vietors against Torringtons. Torringtons travel with a 200 foot head start and will field Foster on the mound and Hince on catcher. Victor star Phil Hinninhedt debuts in the Brat bag, while Terry Boxers of Fictora shines as master shortstop of the Nancalsck Valley League in a rugged, unsettled preview of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRE
Avon Park
Vietors
Terry Boxers
Fictora
President Wilson to speak on peace at Taft League meeting
Washington reports President Wilson accepted an invitation to speak before the League of Enforced Peace next week. He is expected to address European peace prospects, compiling official statements since the war began. Officials warn neutral moves may prolong the war while supporters push for arbitration or peace talks.
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Washington
Wilson
League of Enforced Peace
House Naval Committee i
Hensley
Missouri
Wicon
Daniels
Padgett
Kitchin
Congress
White House
Natons
Hague
Woman's Peace Party
Government Takes Over Saxony Electricity Generation
The government of Saxony will assume full control of power generation and distribution in the state. It has acquired coal fields and a 25,500 kilowatt plant near the Neisse river and plans further installations, while local bodies and private power producers may still operate. A new Direction of the State Electricity Works department will manage the system with engineers and a ministry adviser.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Saxony
Saxon Landtag
Hirachfelde
Neisse
Berlin
State Electricity Works
Estab Mshed
Ministry of Linence
Clothing prices and wages rise in Vienna postwar
In Vienna prices of men's clothing have advanced by fifty percent as the Tailors' Association votes unanimously for the increase. Wages are reported up by about thirty percent since the war, and the cost of materials especially blue serges is said to be unavailable.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Vienna
Tailors’ Association
Flowers for Mother's Day at John Beck and Son
John Beck and Son offers an array of flower arrangements for Mother's Day featuring bouquets, corsages, and seasonal stems. Local delivery available with peak demand expected the week preceding May celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beck & Son
John Reck
Jewelry Gifts Shine For Graduations And Weddings
Jewelry Cut Glass and Silverwars present ideal gifts for graduations weddings birthdays anniversaries and parties. Visit to see how Fos can be served by our selection and service.
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Fos
Villareal Denies Involvement in Mexican Border Raids
Mexican statesman Antonio Villarreal rejects Carranza allies’ accusations of inciting the Glenn Spring and Columbus raids. He, living as a refugee in the United States, says he seeks only Mexico’s honor and denies any role in border disturbances. He recounts U.S. immigration affair relief and condemns the raids while defending Mexico’s sovereignty.
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New York
Antonio J. Villareal
Carranza
Great Bend
Texas
Villareal
Villa
Carransa
Mexico
United States
Eliseo Arredondo
Washington
Glenn Spring
Tex
Mexco
Carranz
Department of Commerce and Labor
San Antonio
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
Department of Labor
Cox, Cincinnati political boss, dies at 53
George Barnsdale Cox, famed Cincinnati politician and theatrical magnate, dies at his home after a paralysis spell traced to pneumonia. A longtime power in Hamilton County and state politics, he shaped the Republican machine, mentored Hermann and Hynicka, and held posts in film, theater, and banking ventures. The death ends a controversial career marked by leadership, toughness, and wide influence.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
George Barnsdale Cox
Ohio
Dead Man's Corner
Carlisle
Central Avenues
Cincinaati
Cox
Hamilton County
Republican
August Hermann
National Baseball Commit
Cincinnati Baseball Club
Rud Hynicka
Hynicka
Cincinnai
Blaine-Cleveland
Cincinnati Ag
Blalne Club
Hlains
William Howard Taft
Akron
Myron T. Her- Tek
Taft
Hermann
World Film Corporation
Shubert Theatrical
Marcus Loew Amusement Enterprises
Keith
Efe
Cincinnati Trust Co
New York City
Peace Sunday sermon and stereoptical lecture at Olivet Church
John F Fay of 610 Fairfield Avenue notes Olivet Congregational Church on Main Street at North Avenue will host a 10 43 Sunday morning Peace Sunday service with the subject The Enforcement of Peace The speaker warns war is the greatest crime while advocating nonviolence A Sunday evening stereopticon lecture by Hinduism topic will show the plight of Indians and religious practices with views of a public burning of the dead and Christian missionary successes Admission is free as attendance grows.
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Olivet
Main Street
North Avenue
Tamblyn
Rms
Usine U
D. A
Nares
Jewish Societies To Collect For National Fund Here Tomorrow
Jewish groups plan a collection for the National Fund in the area tomorrow. The committee leading the drive includes Theodore Schwisets, chair. Sarah Reich, secretary. and Lahr Lipschte, treasurer. General FB Layer, a noted figure in American and Central American affairs, has died in New Orleans.
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National Fund
Chareu
Theodore Schwisets
Cmalejian
Sarah Reich
Vecretary
Lahr Lipschte
FB. A. Layer
Het
America
Soh
Central America
Pin Orleans
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Thompson
Glennon
Sheridan
Crowe
Holly
Henry
Seteer Bros
Hallett Street
Mra. C. S. Eggelston
Alonzo Davis
Brewers
Island Brook Avenue
Raffele Cornwall
Pembroke Street
Jacob Ren
Hamilton Street
William Seerey
Joseph T. Carney
Brood
Gofidard
Inih
Josh Billings
Peanenpock
Pem
James Murphy
John Grant
John Benz
Bieberhard
Old Post Office
If. Biebel
Bank Street
Widow
John Smith
Thomas Benning
J. Gaylor
Philip Nothnagel
Gidtinny
Nolan
New Britain
Connecticut
Williams
Ed McGlinchey
Pete McCoy
Mike Gillespie
Tommy Ryan
Ike Williams
John L. Sullivan
Jimmy Carroll
State St
James H. Rooney
Frank C. Callahan
John J. Haggerty
William B. Donnelly
Railroad Avenue
Kelly
Joan J. White
Joseph M. Cummings
Frank O'Brien
John Barry
Pine Street
Howard Avenue
Patrick McCarthy
Jim Ryan
Arthur Daly
Henry Hollimant
State Street
Wordin Avenue
David Norman
Edward McNamee
Chistes A. Graham
Join McGier
Norman Street
Wood Avenue
Stingser
Pred W
Thompson Priest
Michael J. Keyes
Michael Masterson
Thomas Pittgerald
Michael Dwyer
Pembroke
Jane Streets
Thomas Lee
Michael I. White
Charles ©. Smith
August Mohr
Church Streets
Thomas H. Warrett
Pred Schreiber
Thomas Rogers
William Russell
Fleventh
Pembroke St
Taft League
M. J. Buechler
the Rewable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Strei
Villistas
Agua Calientes
Aguascalientes
Carranga
Columbus
Carique
Hong Kong
China
Norfolk, Va, Navy Yard
Hayes Fish Co
Water Street
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank
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Main ST
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King
Adams Hus
Fairfield Ave
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SAGAL
Alenia de
The
Crown Corset Co
Geo. C. Batcheller & Co
Old Hampshire Bond
Post Office News Store
John F. Fay
Mr. Tamblyn
India
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