Man of the Hour at Poll Stock Company
The Man of the Hour opened this week at the Poll Stock Company to favorable audience reception. The political drama centers on city bosses, with Alwyn Bennett winning the mayoralty and upholding his oath by vetoing a railway franchise, while Richard Horigan is defeated. Strong turns by Richard Horigan, James Phelan, Perry Wainright, and Dallas Wainright anchor the production, noted for its portraits of urban politics and civic virtue. The piece plays daily this week both afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poll Stock Company
Richard Horigan
Alwyn Bennett
Horigan
Bennett
John Ince
Mr. Phillips
Charles Schofield
James Phelan
Mr. Schipfield
Perry Wainright
John Junior
Thomas Moore
Henry Thompson
Jane Tyrrell
Dallas Wainright
Isadore Martin
Cynthia Garrison
Great Anniversary Sale Event Declared This Week
Untrimmed straw hats and children’s hats compete for attention along with trimmed dress hats, ribbons, flowers, ostrich plumes, shirt waists, silk and heatherbloom petticoats, long linen and pongee coats, marabout feather boas and auto veils at historically low prices.
Conn. Co Must Use Iron Poles on Barnum Ave
Alderman Horace H. Jackson reported quick responses from two pole suppliers, saying iron poles could be delivered in two to three weeks. The council debated rescinding prior orders for Barnum avenue poles, with Alderman Clampett alone voting to undo the original action while others urged keeping iron poles to maintain street appearance despite short delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn. CO
Barnum Ave
Horace H. Jackson
Chapman
Jackson
Doles
Clampett
Barnum Avenue
Peadock
Comm. Co
Rarian Avenue
Council
DeForest
Paddock
Farrell
Lavery
Tenth
Wilder
King George's Auto Knocks Down Woman on Royal Drive
London May 23 The royal motor party including King George Queen Mary the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary were driving from Buckingham Palace to a naval tournament when their car struck and seriously injured a woman near St George's Hospital The King helped the chauffeur lift her into the royal machine and took her to the hospital He inquired about her condition after returning to Windsor and Queen Mary sent flowers from the royal gardens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
King George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Princess Mary
Buckingham Palace
St Olympia
St. George's Hospital
Royal Gardens
Salary Increase For Bridgeport Police Superintendent
Bridgeport Common Council approved a salary raise for the police superintendent from 2100 to 2500 and increased the number of doormen from five to six. Debate centered on whether the raise should apply to the current incumbent or the office itself with Alderman DeForest defending the dignified 2300 figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut National Bank
Wall Street
Clampett
Brady
National Comptrollers’ and Accounting Association
Bernard Keating
Washington
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Park Avenue
Connecticut Co
Senaret
Meyer
Alderman DeForest
Bridge
Port Street
Tor
Boston heiress Gertrude Quimby arraigned as wayward child
Special United Press report from New York May 23 heiress Gertrude Quimby of Boston was arraigned in children's court on a wayward charge after leaving home to pursue a stage career She hopes her mother Mrs H H Werner of Back Bay will consent to her appearing on stage Several theatre managers express willingness to give her a trial if permitted by her mother She was arrested after leaving the King Edward Hotel where staying with a friend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
H. H. Werner
Back Bay
Hoston
Gertrude Quimby
Boston
Children’s Court
King Edward Hotel
Soca Aa
Burglars Break into Cafe and Turn Lights On
Manchester police report a burglary at Herman Brank's Oak Street cafe. Burglars stayed over an hour with lights blazing and stole cigars and cigarettes. Neighbors heard noise but did not alert anyone, mistaking the disturbance for carpenters preparing changes to the storefront.
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United Press
Manchester
Herman Brank
Oak Street
YWCA Elects Officers at Regular Board Meeting
The YWCA board yesterday elected officers for the coming year. New appointments include 1st vice president Mrs EB Shepard and treasurer Mrs E M Rickingham. The president's post remains open for further consideration. A June 23 plays event by Grace Dalrymple Clarke and her Student Players was announced with two comedies Wishing and A Pantomime Rehearsal. The casts feature Grace Clarke, Helen Cowell, Esther Davis, Katherine Hanscom, John Hincks, Chandler Teamy, and others.
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Association
Grace Dalrymple Clarke
Kingdom of Everywhere
Prince
Princess
Helen Cowell
Esther Davis
Katherine Hanscom
John Hincks
Chandler Teamy
Miss Clarke
Miss King
Miss Booth
Miss Dargan
Miss Hartman
Miss White
Messrs
Joseph Wayne
Harry Irwin
Kenneth Johnson
Fatal Carbolic Acid at Wife's Grave in Winsted
In Forestvale Cemetery near Winsted the body of Charles J. Allen, 60, was found beside his deceased wife’s grave. An empty carbolic acid bottle lay nearby. Medical Examiner Hulbert ruled death by his own hand, caused by despondency after his wife's death. Allen had recently attracted attention by claiming an English estate. He worked in local factories.
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Winsted
Charles J. Allen
Forestvale
Hulbert
Allen
England
Yale Students Shot for Bottle Toss Provokes Nerve
New Haven May 23 Yale News prints a communication from editor praising the glass a tinkle on pavements while noting the habit of Yale students tossing bottles from college windows provokes irritation. Personal mention lists Mr and Mrs J Horwitz announcing their daughter Jessie M to Mr Abe Ginsburg of Glens Falls NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale
Yale News
City awards Barnum Avenue paving contract to United States Wood Preserving Co
The Paying and Sewer Commission awarded the Barnum avenue wood block contract to United States Wood Preserving Co at 3.17 per square yard, matching last year’s Main street bid. Revealing bids from Wyckoff Co Silliman and Godfrey and Warren Bros were reviewed, with the T. S. Co. chosen. Sewer contracts were also awarded to B D Pierce Jr Co E T Doolittle Burns Co and Steal Puckhafer, with some bids held pending capabilities and one firm withdrawn. State street and other sewers to be completed within 15 to 25 working days. The Mack brick repair request was approved. if East Main street south repairs delay, city may proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paying and Sewer Commission
Barnum Avenue
United States Wood Preserving Co
Main Street
Wyckoff and Co
Sifliman and Godfrey
U. S. Wood Preserving Co
Warren Bros
Barker Asphalt Co
Richard Lamb
Wyckoff Co
Silliman
Lasher
T. 5. Co
Pierce Manufacturing Co
Burns Co
E T. Doolittle
Steal & Puckhafer
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Mountain Grove Street
Rock
B. D. Pierce, Jr. Co
E. T. Doolittle
Ir., Co
T. Doolittle
Doolittle
Wenger
Norman Artest
Enat
B.D. Pierce, Jr., Co
Wording Street
Clinton Avenue
E. Doolittle
J. B.D. Pierce, Jr., Co
Pierce
Manufacturing Co
Bostwick
Howard Avenues
B. D.pierce, Jr., Co
BH. T. Doolittle
The
Connecticut Co
Mack Brick
East Main Street
Hayes Will Hearing Draws Attention in Manchester
The contested will of late Patrick R. Hayes, a noted horseman, drew heavy interest as a hearing neared. Mrs Mayes, cut off entirely from the $5,000 estate, appeals the ruling. Patrick Calhoun, a nephew, named heir with Frank Cheney Jr of a silk family backing Mayes. She is destitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Manchester
Patrick R. Hayes
City Building Line On Water Street Violates Property Rights
City Attorney reports that establishing a building line on Water Street amounts to taking private property for public use and requires prior damages payment or deposit. It notes 1911 actions lacked appraisal, damages, and lawful completion, citing Shannahan v Waterbury and charter provisions on compensations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theas M. Cullinan
Neon Waterstreet
Common Council
City of
Bridgeport
Walter Street
Fairfield Avenue
Frank E. Lalley
Tory
General Assembly
Board of
Shannahan
Waterbury
Supreme Court
Buffalo
George Schlenker
Schlenker
Fragmentary past court ruling on private property and takings
Incomplete notes discuss a 19th century court proceeding about private property takings and the authority of the board of avrrvienty. The text mentions Wat serewy, the report description, and questions of whether a hulching Ane was established and a taking authorized.
Aviators Falter in Fog Over Ocean During Race
Speried from United Press San Sebastian May 21. Aviators Garros and Gibert vie for prize money in a Paris Angouleme event. Gibert lands after 390 miles estimated at nine miles per hour, Garros crashes eight miles from Marrite with injuries. Vedrine flies from Paris to Angouleme, completing 281 miles in 228 minutes as crowds cheer.
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United Press
San Sebestian
Aviaines Garrom
Gihert
Pere Vedrine
Marth Dermetane
iSleine
France
Gibert
Fee
Marrite
Gouleme
San Sebastian
Mit
Garros
Aphile Meomplanse
Pleted
Theame
Tee Starroe Tert
Bouleme
Pierre Vedtlne
Yeatetay
Paris
Angouleme
American Girl Weds In Oriental Costume On Steamship
A romance on the steamship Torphin ends in marriage between Mise Beida M Atreer an 18 year old orphan and Sadi dita a Japanese naval steward The bride wore Japanese costume for the ceremony The couple are to settle when the husband leaves the navy about five years hence The wedding is described as a Japan ese American alliance with roots dating to 1504.
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United
Washington
Mise Beida M. Atreer
Sadidita
Torphin
Navy
Bence
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Sie
Man of the
Poll’s
King George’s
Charlotte Street
Pequonnock Foundry
Seaview Avenue
Fifth Street
H. L. Blackman & Son, WO
D. D. Smith's
D. D. Smith
Fairfield Ave
Continental House Furnishing Co
Chaped Street
Watkins
Broad St
Geo. B.clark & Co
Crawford
Broad Street
the Crawford Laundry Co
Ptampmeld
Avene Telephone
Birmingham
Wayward
Emperor Josef
Vienna
Franz Josef
Wutletins
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Cannon St
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
Hanning
Baseball Goods
Telephone
Jaycox Rubber Co
Main Street Head Cannon St
Yv.w.c.a
Hayes
Tellbottle
Main St
Middle Sts
Water Street
Howland'ss
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