Opening of Savin Rock Formal Attracts Early Crowds
Formal opening of Savin Rock near White City features a wide array of amusements from flying horses and Giant Racer to rifle shooting and garden delights. The new Palais de Danse and a synchronized fireworks program promise evening displays as crowds explore the park’s attractions and shore views.
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White City
Savin Rock
Coney Island
Bend
Maurice
Little Cafe
Waits
Aflele
Arabis
Buck
Phrase of the Left Foot First Quoted as Ancient Custom
An antiquated saying about placing the left foot first at doorways appears in the text. It notes a belief that the left foot should lead when entering a house, with admonitions to keep the door closed to discourage entry by others. The passage references the quote and a tongue in cheek exchange from the New York Sun.
Minister Maurice F. Egan Ill in Washington
Washington May 2. Dr Maurice Francis Egan minister to Denmark is seriously ill in this city. He recently arrived from Copenhagen for a vacation to lecture through the South and west. All of his engagements have been canceled due to his illness.
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Washington
Maurice Francis. Egan
Denmark
Dr. E
Copenhagen
Easton Grange Meeting Plans Candy Fund Lighting
The Easton grange held its regular meeting on Tuesday with Miss Hazel E. Sherwood presenting music and papers. Ladies sold candy to fund a lighting plant for the new hall. $10 was cleared from the last four candy events. A Pomona grange invitation was read for June 3 at Redding Grange.
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Easton Grange
Hazel E. Sherwood
Grange Hall
Clarence A. Jennings
Pomona Grange
Redding Grange
John H. Wheeler
Wallace Y Phillips
Jane Street
Bridgeport
Mildred
Evelyn Kent
Ros “Kent
Miss Beeats
Eli Jemmings
Hayden’s Hill
Sport Hill
Marsh Brothers
Edna Brewer
Annié
Ruth Smith
Sylve
Nus Mallette
Kossuth
Turney Northrop
Stanley Boobins
Hill Giamond
G. Burrucker
Rock House
Gebrie S. Gillete
Benita Bassett
Newtown
Donne
Minnie C. Sherwood
Erwin P.edwards
Frank Edwards
Orris Ferry
A. H. Goodenough
Center Street Methodist Church
Center Street Methodist
Lee's Methodist Church
Robert Jennings
Fairfield
Ambrosé Marsh
Charles
Tammary
New York
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Congregational Church
Florence Standish
Fairfield Street News Briefs Beneath Trumbull Horse Incident
Fairfield items report Wasky of Trumbull frightened on Spring Street as a wagon wheel broke. Albert Myers stopped the horse. Clarence Thomas fell from a tree and broke a bone in his right foot. Frank Foote of New York visits friends in town. J E Kelly and family relocate to a beach cottage. William Ottis of Derby visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Albert Stiles return from local visit. New sidewalk around St Thomas church completed. several owners sign for new walks. James Hearn confined at home with illness.
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Mike
Wasky
Trumbull
Spring ‘Street
Albert Myers
Clarence ‘Thomas
Frank Foote
New York
J. E. Kelly
William Ottis
Derby
Oge
Albert Stiles
Norwalk
James Hearn
Twenty six charged with murder after riot at Chandler mine
Canon City Colorado May Twenty six men are charged with murder and 76 with rioting in the Fremont county grand jury report returned against 105 defendants over the Chandler mine fight on April 25 in which William King was killed. Twelve charged with murder under arrest include Charles Batley district organizer of the United Mine Workers of America Thomas Easton president of the Rockvale local union Felix Pogliano and Thomas Scott union officials. F C Hedges editor of the Fremont County Democrat at Florence is charged with inciting riots by articles published in his paper.
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Canon City
Colo
Fremont County
Chandler
William King
Mariér
Charles Batley
United Mine Workers. of America
Thomas Easton
Rockvale
Felix Pogliano
Thomas Scott
F. C. Hedges
Fremont County Democrat
Florence
Radcliffe Student Wins Baldwin Prize at Philadelphia
The National Municipal League announced Miss Sybl Edely Loughead of Radcliffe College as the Baldwin prize winner for essays on municipal government. T.L. Dyer of Stanford University received honorable mention.
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Philadelphia
National Municipal League
Sybl Edely
Miss Loughead
Redcliffe College
Baldwin
T.L. Dyer
Stanford University
Enlisted Man to Enter Annapolis
Secretary Daniels authorized the discharge of David E. Cummins as an enlisted navy man effective June 9. On the following day he will take the physical exam and be sworn in as midshipman at the Naval Academy after already passing the entrance exams. Cummins entered heavy et St Louis last autumn.
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Washington
Daniels
David E. Cummins
Navy
Naval Academy
Cummins
Attorney Fallon Sued by Local Contractor
Local contractor Luther W. Brown sues attorney F B Fallon for $1,000 claiming it covers materials and services for building a house at Park Avenue and Herkimer street. Brown says he also erected a garage and installed a fireplace. Fallon disputes parts of the bill, contending the contractor is not entitled to the money.
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F. B. Fallon
Luther W.brown
Park Avenue
Herkimer Street
Brakeman Killed by Train Near Vernon Station
Edward St. John of East Hartford a freight brakeman on the New Haven road was killed yesterday near the Vernon station by a westbound freight. His head was severed while he had been sent back to flag the train.
Southport Judge on annual fishing trip to Maine and Canada
Judge J. H. Perry leaves on his yearly fishing journey to Maine and Canada. Reports note abundant lobster catches once owned by Greenfield Hill, with many now used for stable purposes. John Woodward, long employed by C. H. Mills, is home ill and unable to work.
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J. H. Perry
Maine
Canada
Greenfield Hill
John Woodward
C. H.mills
Timely suggestions for commencement gifts and jewelry
A local shop promotes gift ideas for graduates and June brides. It highlights diamonds watches and a full line of novelties including necklaces pins lockets bracelets and cut glass silverware. The ad urges customers to visit and let staff help select appropriate gifts.
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Wei
Arion Chorus Prepares for Seventeenth Staats Sängerfest
Arion Singing society gears up for the Staats Sängerfest with about 4000 guests expected. The festival committee appeals to Bridgeport merchants and residents to decorate June 29 and 30. Fritz K G Weber rehearsed the Schwaebischer Maennerchor for the Brand concert at the Casino on June 29.
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Arion Singing Society
Bridgeport
Fritz K. G. Weber
Schwaebischer Maennerchor
Rehearsal Delights As Big Concert Plans Grow
Weber leads preparations for a grand concert with 1,000 voices and orchestral support by Wheeler & Wilson. Soloists will add variety to choral pieces. Arion Singing society receives a donor gift, while streamers and flags are set for a June 20 parade featuring eight bands and a carnival in the afternoon.
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Weber
Wheeler &Wilson
Arion Singing Society
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Maurice F. Egan
Americas
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Radcliffe
Annapolis
Fallon
Fotey
Hington
Dems
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Serafino Piana
Pennsylvania
Cognec
France
United States
Apple
Nationalit Products Co
Memphis, Tenn
Apple Cider
Texas
Southport
John Reck & Son
the Reliable Jeweler Airfield
Middle
Arions
Brooklyn
Life
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Conn
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East Main Street
W. E. Halligan
Broad Street
Ananias Club
the Publicity Club of
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Fuerni
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MOCEL
BIG Home Furnishing Store
Main Street
Glenwood
Meat Department
Long Island
Connecticut
Public Market Ark Ieee Phones
Arn Ft
the People’s' Dairy
State Street
Geo 3
Robertson
John F. Fay
Avenue
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Crawford Laundry Co
Fairfield Ave
Courtland
Security Building
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
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