Fire destroys Dreamland at Coney Island in massive blaze
A fire at Coney Island on May 27 swept Dreamland and 16 acres of rides and animal shows, killing 79 animals and causing losses over 3 million dollars. The blaze started near the Hell Gate Scenic Railway, spread along Surf avenue, and damaged no Luna Park or Steeplechase Park despite near sparks. Rescue efforts saved many, though some animals perished in cages. Dreamland and other rides are expected to be rebuilt.
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Dreamland
Luna Park
United Press
New York
Coney Island
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Theyeig
Kenneth Sutherland
Anna Stonenburg
Jack Bonifat
Little Hip
Hell Gate Scenic Railway
Surf Avenue
Balmore
Ferrari Animal
America
Bowery
Heavy Guard For Diaz Till On His Way To Spain
Mexico City May 27 Former President Diaz, safe in Vera Cruz, embarked on a voyage toward Spain amid fears for his safety. General Figuerra takes charge as authorities pledge heavy protection and neutralize brigands as Diaz departs aboard the Hamburg American liner Ypiranga toward Coatzacoalcos and then Barcelona, Madrid to follow.
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Diaz
Spain
United Press
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Figuerra
Resciente
Viner Ypiranga
Porfirio Diaz
Umer
Coatzacoalcos
Atlantic
Gras
Ypiranga
Barcelona
Madrid
Scarlet Fever Scare Unfounded at Grand Street School
Dr. Robert B. Keane attending Miss Margaret M. Dorsey of Room 8 reported to the seventh department that the scarlet fever scare from yesterday was unfounded. Diagnosis showed no illness and Health Officer McLellan cancelled planned school fumigation.
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Robert B. Keane
Margaret M. Dorsey
Grand Street
Miss Dorsey
Keane
McLellan
Financier Ryan Ill After Operation In New York
May 27 report from New York says financier Thomas Fortune Ryan, owner of the tobacco trust and valued at about 25 million, underwent an operation. Family refuses details, saying only he is doing nicely, with grave concern in financial circles. Doctors later state he has a boil on the leg preventing movement and will be out shortly. Plans call for travel abroad once able to be moved to escape the summer heat.
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United Press
New York
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Ryan
Tobacco Trust
Rockwell
Stewart
Bridgeport
Mr. Tilyou
Board of Trade
Tilyou
Bridgeport Board of Trade
Pastors’ Association
Eleven at Once Too Many for Mr Kiernan
Patrick Kiernan a city employee living at 4 Broad Street admits he can go some when it comes to a fistic encounter. Last night eleven men challenged him and he said it was more than he could manage. Ring leader Joseph Chludzinski a husky laborer paid off, fought, and paid a $5 fine plus costs in city court. Conrey special policeman arrived to quell the brawl. Kiernan told Judge Foster he faced danger fearlessly and might have tackled the crowd with fewer than eleven.
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Patrick Kiernan
Broad Street
Joseph Chludzinski
Conrey
Joseph
Kiernan
Foster
Judge Foster
DeLaney
Waterbury
New Haven
Lighthouse Point
Steeplechase Island closes over Sunday baseball clash
Bridgeport Pastor's Association protests lead to Steeplechase Island closure for the season. Concession refunds issued as owner George C. Tilyou halts operations after authorities bar a Sunday game. Officials including Judge Carl Foster deny directing police actions. public outcry grows over perceived religious interference with local baseball.
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Pastor’s Association
Bridgeport Pastor’s Association
Bridgeport
Pastors’ Association
George C. Tilyou
Gerald H. Beard
Park Street Congregational Church
Beard
George M. Brown
First
M. E
Paddock vows tight town if Sunday baseball banned
Senator Garry Paddock, famed Sunday sports advocate, denounces plans to bar baseball at Steeplechase Island, threatening to close all city stores and ice cream parlors if the ban stands. He questions past enforcement and cites a pending Judiciary committee vote on Sunday sports, led by Representative Joshua Meltzer. A job ad for a reliable waitress closes the snippet.
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Garry Paddock
Steeplechase Island
Paddock
Alexander L. DeLaney
DeLaney
Judiciary Committee
Eee
Joshua Meltzer
Broken Home Leads Bertha Richardson and Girls to Court
In Bridgeport city court judge hears 17 year old Bertha Richardson and two younger girls charged as incorrigibles. Bertha, a corset shop worker, says she lacks a suitable home after parental estrangement. The 14 year old Kate Paskey is sent to the Connecticut School for Girls. The 15 year old Elsie Merritt is remanded to her mother pending school testimony.
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Judge Foster
Bertha Richardson
Prospect Street
Margaret T. Burgess
Elsie Merritt
West Liberty Street
Kate Paiskey
Gregory Street
Connecticut School For Girls
Middletown
New Hampshire
Bridgeport
South Congregational Church
Harriet Russell
Park Avenue
Richardson
Burgess
Miss Russell
Atorney DeLaney
Foster
the Good Shepherd
Hartford
DeLaney
Florence Chittenden
Merritt
Williams
Parskey
Aviator Charsky Falls 600 Feet in Flight Mishap
St Petrsburg May 27 A aviator named Charsky was probably fatally injured when his machine fell about 600 feet during a flight today. The accident occurred in the city area as rescue teams rushed to the scene and witnesses described a sudden loss of control.
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St. Petrsburg
Charsky
Piano returned from rental and other sale notices
UNCLASSIFIED. PIANO returned from rental. Special price of 3230.00 to first comer. A splendid bargain. Responsible House of Steinert's, 915 Main street near State. FOR SALE. W-Grocery store and stock for sale, price $1,600, including stock. $1,190 with stock including building lot. $700 can remain on mortgage. Watson Co., 83 Fairfield Ave. HUSTLERS. Profits $50 and up weekly. Sell absolute necessity to automobile trade. Owners buy on sight. Day ton Company, Worrester, Mass.
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Steinert's
Main Street
State
Watson Co
Fairfield Ave
Dayton Company
Worrester
Mass
Clancy
Sterling
Bridgeport Engine With Reverse Gear Ad Details
Unclassified notice advertises a Bridgeport engine with reverse gear and adjustable hood. Complete outfit offered at 780 William Street with description abbreviated as R26 b o.
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Bridgeport
William Street
Governor Baldwin Endorses Minority Utilities Bill as Constitutional
Governor Baldwin told The Farmer the minority utilities bill has no constitutional objection. He cited U S Supreme Court doctrine on state power to regulate railroad rates and noted the bill allows an appeal to the Superior Court on rate reasonableness, ensuring judicial review and administrative economy. He has not read the majority report.
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Supreme Court of United States
Baldwin
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Minnesota
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Public Utilities Commission
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Seaside Par
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Birmingham
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Holyoke
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Upto
A. L. DeLaney
Carl Foster
Arthur DeForest Wheeler
Academy Hill
Stratford
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Lowe's Laundry
Seaview Ave
Pearl St
Hast Main
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Atp
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Washington Ave
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Schleichert
Bunnell Street
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Summer Street
South Ave
Norwalk
Herschfield
the University School
Fairfield Avenue
Fritz G. Hartmann Cafe
Wall Street
Union
Boston
John M. Sears
American Graphophone Co
Eagles’ Hall
St. Patrick's
T. A B. Society
Maloney
State St
American Machine & Foundry Co
Carroll St
N. YT
Amda
Fatech
Noble Ave
Lenox
North Ave
Lenox Market
Washington Terrace
Washington Park
C. M
Schwaeben Hall
Saterday
Farmer
P. O
Hito
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McPadden
M. Schaefer
Weiner
M. McPadden
Agent Fine
James McCormick
Post Office Arcade
Brera Conn
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