English Trade Foresees Last Of World War
London merchants forecast the end of the war will shift trade to America for machinery and fabrication. British firms plan to connect with American factories, hoping US goods will flood British markets and colonies, with Bridgeport factories urged to establish British links for postwar sales.
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America
London
New York
Tidewater
William Tom & Cane
George Street
Camber& Green
Chamber Bsmimerce
Bridgeport
Tom
British Isles
Prof Cleve land Abbe dies in Washington
Washington obituary reports Professor Cleve land Abbe known as The Father of the Weather Bureau died today after a yearlong illness. The notice cites his pioneering work in meteorology and his leadership during the early development of weather science. Also appearing are unrelated classified items seeking women for hosiery sales and a psychic advertisement.
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Washington
Cleveland Abbe
The
Weather Bureau
Posing As Salesman Steals Suit From Home
Mrs A B Spotford of 413 East Main Street confronted a man posing as a clothing salesman who claimed to deliver a cash on delivery suit for Mr R Owens. The intruder left with a suit belonging to lodger Thomas F Bresnahan after returning from work.
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A. B. Spotford
East Main Street
R. Owens
Spotford
Obituaries Chronicle Local Dwellers and Services
Augustine Webb, about 75, died at Hillside home after two months as an inpatient. John Kilburn, Southern New England Telephone Co. employee, died in St Marys Boston last week. Kilburn resided at Astor house before treatment. Ruth E Hermanson funeral held at 597 Union Ave joined by Rev Kohler. Pallbearers named and burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Ella Fagan rites at 36 Edwin St and St Marys Church with Pie Jesu and Nearer My God to Thee. Pallbearers from Wallingford and North Haven attended. Burial at St Michaels Cemetery.
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Hillside Home
John Kilburn
Southern New England Telephone Co
St. Mary's Hospital
Boston
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Bridgeport Lodge of Elke
Astor House
Ruth E. Hermanson
Charles Hermanson
Union Avenue
Mr. Kohler
The
Swedish Baptist Church
William Faley
Otto Paley
Albert Jacobson
Ernest Larson
Herbert Osbert
Herbert Kalm
Lakeview Cemetery
Ella Fagan
Ella
Philip Fagapi
Edwin Street
St. Mary’s R. C
Thomas FP. Mulcahy
Frank Munich
Richard Barlow
Fred Fagan
Bert Drinkwine
Walter Drinkwine
Charles Drinkwine
Arthur Drinkwine
Wallingford
Isaac Benchant
North Haven
St. Michael's Cemetery
Bigamy charge against Hal lett Street resident
John Katek, resident of Hal lett Street, was held in 500 bail for the superior court after testimony from Mary Popowith and Anna Halish. Popowith said she married Katek in this city over two years ago, while Halish testified to Katek's marriage to another woman in Austria years earlier. Evidence included a marriage license copy and a letter from Austria.
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Mary Popowith
Harriett Street
Anna Halish
Proctor
Austria
John Katek
Superior Court
Frank Wilder
Katek
Popowith
Arctic Street
Haldsh
Old Country
Harris Pleads For Girl Wife In Theft Case
Wringing his hands with grief Harris, husband of Mabel Harris, 22, pleaded for his wife’s liberty after she was arrested for stealing a $35 muff from Dorsen’s dry goods store following a chase yesterday. He claimed a hidden insanity drove the act, saying she is a good wife who came from Potsdam, Pa. two weeks ago. Police question her innocence, noting she asked for cigarettes after arrest. Judge Wilder held the case until Tuesday to allow police to review her Potsdam record.
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Mabel Harris
Dorsen
Harris
Potsdam
Mission Opens Tomorrow at St Augustine's Church
The Dominican Fathers will conduct a two week mission at St Augustine's R C church starting tomorrow. Week one targets women and week two men, with both sexes allowed at morning exercises. Sunday masses are 6 7 8 9 10 11. Weekdays include 5 and 8 o'clock masses with Rosary prayers and short instructions. Exposition and benediction Saturday 7 30 to 8 30.
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Dominican Fathers
St. Augustine’s R. C
Renny
Money in wife's name sparks probate court action
George Ilko asks Judge Miller to turn over 6300 allegedly his money held in his deceased wife’s name. Since she died without a will the estate must be probated. An administrator, Joseph L. Kechis, is sought with a Monday hearing. The decedent’s children Annie and Julius await settlement after six months.
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George Ilko
Elko
Miller
Mr. Elko
Joseph L. Kechis
Elke
Annie
Willard Street
Julius
Reilly Street
Motorcycle Squad To Curb Mischief Making Halloween Night
Police plan a motorcycle squad to curb Halloween pranks and property damage. Supt John H Redgate will issue orders directing precinct captains to arrest disturbance makers and monitor bonfires. Officers will be stationed at headquarters and dispatched to locations with phone complaints.
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Hallowe
John H. Redgate
Supt
Redgate
New Steamer William A McKenna Launched at Newport
Newport October launch of the steamer William A McKenna sixth of seven ships built for Crowell and Thurlow Steamship Company. All vessels to sail under American registry with rosters assigned.
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Newport
William A. McKenna
Crowell and Thurlow Steamship Company
Boston
Interests of Mankind Can Never Again Be Served By Aggression
A political tract argues that nations must share mutual interests and that America faces a new era of global cooperation. It lauds Democratic leadership for reshaping finance, commerce, tariffs, labor rights, roads, credit, and foreign policy while urging reform of the courts and a clearer partnership between capital and labor.
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America
Democratic Party
Progressive Party
Republican Party
United States
T. Commission
Forecast for Bridgeport Tonight and Saturday
Bridgeport weather report notes fair conditions tonight with clear skies. Saturday brings continued fair weather as temperatures remain mild and winds light, with no precipitation expected in the area.
Grafonola Grafonola Better Than Ever for 100 Dollars
A new Columbia Grafonola priced at 100 dollars asserts superior appearance, tone, and ease. Features include a 60-record cradle, volume shutter, mahogany finish, and quiet reproduction. Hear it in soundproof rooms before deciding to buy with 10 dollars of Howland Sealed Records at 2 dollars weekly.
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Columbia
Lazaro
Grafonda
Howland Sealed
Victor
Bridgeport
Wonderful Tenor
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
New Dance
Stockings for Boys Girls and Babies
Stout black stockings for boys and girls durable knit with medium or heavy rib. Sizes 6 to 9 priced 25c to 50c. Includes school stockings for boys and girls noted for double sales and good return. Babies cashmere stockings in tan black white pink or blue offered. Left aisle rear.
We must release our great undeveloped resources for reform
A speaker calls for using natural resources wisely and reforming society through unity and cooperation. He urges recruiting votes of women and forward-looking men to advance social justice, international cooperation, and a peaceful postwar world. The message stresses restraint from aggression and a shared national purpose.
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Americas
America
Rhotto
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