Plans for Ireland Drive At Bridgeport Branch
The Bridgeport branch outlines a drive to raise $20,000 for the Ireland fund. John, general of a division, explains the method while 80 captains and many workers volunteer. The drive opens Sunday with meetings at Poli's. John D. Moore and William P. Kirk are among organizers.
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Friends “Freedom
Ngi
Bridgeport
John
Suse Erals
Poli's
John D. Moore
Ofné
The
National
Society
William P. Kirk
Educatty
Ireland
People of Mittee
Child Hurt in City Playground Fall
Eight year old girl injured at Lafayette playground after a fall. She walked to the hospital where Dr Pasuth treated a lacerated lip and set a broken arm. Condition described as stable with no further complications.
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e-Clapeplit
Lafayette
GHT- FEST AT THE HALL SCHOOL PROGRAM TONIGHT
A school event titled GHT FEST is planned for tonight at the hall school. The program starts at 4 or 3 o clock with Professor Shur leading natural exhibits and a fortune teller. Coin demonstrations and various games will be featured.
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Shur
Wilh
English Law Lenient on Widows Marrying Kin
London July 15 English law allows a widower to marry his deceased wife’s sister but forbids a widow from marrying her late husband’s brother. The point was clarified by a presiding judge after two women, who had married brothers of their dead husbands, were held for trial.
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London
Northampton
Scranton Official and Publisher Visit This City
John J. Purcell Scranton public works superintendent and Ambrose Finnegan publisher of The Scrantonian visited the city with Mr and Mrs Johnny McCarthy of 672 Park avenue They will travel today to Atlantic City then to Washington for a National Association Opposed to Prohibition meeting The visitors recently bought a large park at Scranton fronting Roaring Brook and studied bathing facilities at airfield beach Seaside park and nearby shores
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John.j. Purcell
Scranton
Ambrose Finnegan
Scrantonian
Johnny McCarthy
Park Avenue
Atlantic City
Washington
National Association
Mr. Purcell
Myr
Finnegan
John’ P. McCarthy
Plaza Theatre
Roaring Brook
Airfield Beach
Seaside Park
Post Telegram Carriers Celebrate Baseball Victory
Post and Standard Telegram carriers from the South End celebrated a 6 to 4 victory over East Side carriers at Seaside Monday morning. The theatre party gathered last night at West End Theatre with 37 boys, marshals Joseph Baltic, Joseph Sholtes, George Condon, George OConnell, A Slavin, Frank Richardson, and William McGrevy leading. A special film Town Topics was shown for their benefit by the theatre management.
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East Side
Post
South End
Ind
Joseph Baltic
Joseph Sholtes
George Condon
George O'Connell
A. Slavin
Frank Richardson
William McGrevy
Four Year Old Boy Hit by Bus in Narrow Escape
Irwin Salit, age 4, of 482 East Main Street was narrowly struck near Steuben Street when a car, driven by Henry Semmonet of 350 Lafayette Streets, caused him to be thrown. He suffered facial cuts after the front wheels passed over the curb. Simonson at 529 East Main Street examined and bandaged him before he was sent home. Dr. Louis assessed the injury.
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Irwin Salit
East Main Street
Henry Semmonet
Lafayette Streets
Steuben Street
Simonson
Louis
French Socialists Oppose Peace Treaty Ratifaction Vote
In Paris on July 15 the national council of French Socialists voted to instruct their deputies not to ratify the peace treaty, denouncing it as upholding the old unfair order. The roll call showed 1,420 against ratification, 54 in favor, and 201 absent or refused to vote.
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Warwick’ Thompson
Paris
National Council of
French Socialists
Chamber of Deputies
Lake Erie fish industry shows large commercial value
The Erie Pennsylvania fish trade processes vast quantities of fresh water species. Cisco alone totaled 6,221,612 pounds, yielding $350,901.02 to dealers. Artificial propagation and stocking by PA Fisheries, Ohio, Canada, NY, and federal bureaus sustain abundant catches despite weather fluctuations. Cooperation with Ontario and New England fisheries authorities aids eel supply and overall production.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Lake Sherring
Lake Erie
Department of Fisheries of
Ohio
United States Bureau” of Fisheries
State of
New York
Department of Fisheries
United States
Bureau of “Fisheres
How Embarrassing Husband-All Gone in Washington Star
A fragment from a Washington Star item notes a personal setback and public embarrassment involving a husband and wife. The brief text hints at a relational dispute and a public newspaper mention without further context.
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Washington Star
O Brien admits murder of employer Hull in New York
Captain Carey of the Homicide Squad reports Edward O'Brien confessed to killing Gardiner C. Hull, claiming the admission as a retraction of his earlier statement. Authorities say Paige and Paige's father figure in related cases, with extradition plans underway for a Philadelphia arraignment.
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New York
Arthur Carey
Avon
N. J
Edward O'Brien
Gardiner C. Hull
O'Brien
Ove
Carey
Edward Jr. Page
Hull
Providence
Mary
O'Keefe
Paige
Phiadelphia
Pennsylvani
Corset Hands to Meet Warner in 44 Hour Week Push
A mass meeting of machinists and garment workers discussed securing a 44 hour week and higher wages with backers from the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union. Warner brothers denied plans for a lockout while a small fire at Pearl and Kossuth streets caused no damage.
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Sam Lavit
Mashiniatt
Jocal
Machinists’ Union
Fannin M. Cohn
Interntional Ladies’ Garment Workers
New York
H. Warner
Warner Brothers’ Company
Pearl and
Kossuth
Weather notes from Bridgeport and East Coast forecast
East New York shows clearing with showers, New England damp then clearing, and a stormy disturbance across the Great Lakes. Moderate temperatures expected mid-Atlantic and New England with another turn to cooler weather by Thursday and Friday. Winds off the coast shift from south to west, with overcast and showers over New Jersey to Hatteras. Local readings list numerous stations with cloudy or rain conditions and moderate to warm temperatures.
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Washington
New York
New England
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic Coast
Sandy Hook
Hatteraa
Meridian
New Haven
Wea
Atlanta
Atlanta City
Lock Island
Boston
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Chicago
Deliveress Sess
Detroit
Hartford
Jacksonville
Raseas City
Nantucket
New ‘Haven
Norfolk
Northperd
Pittsburgh
Portland
St.Louia
Minneapolis
Bridgeport
Middlebrook
Almanac
Treaty Aids Japan in Shantung Demands at Peace Talks
The French government urged Japan to back its case at the peace negotiations, promising support for Japan’s claims to Shantung and German Pacific islands north of the equator. France aimed to break China’s diplomatic ties with Germany, and Japan pledged compliance. Similar agreements were reached with Italy and Russia while they were at war.
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Germany
Shantung
Equator
Pacific Ocean
Japan
French Republic
Pacific
China
Italy
Russia
Norris denounces Versailles covenant as dishonorable
Senator Norris brands the Versailles treaty as a disgraceful agreement that carves up territory and endangers China and American lives. He contends allied powers plotted against China, would provoke rebellion if China seeks aid, and urges returning the covenant for changes. He supports a League of Nations in principle but calls for major reforms.
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China
Ganno
League of Nations
Japan
Great Britain
France
Italy
Dorris
Riots Across Italy Leave Dozens Dead and Clashes Rise
In Rome and Sicily violent strike disorders caused multiple deaths and many wounded. Eight killed near Lucera, two anarchists fled after clashes with Carabinieri. Protests spread as crowds cry Vive Soviet, forcing price cuts on food and essentials. Prime Minister Nitti vows measures, troops deployed nationwide for over 48 hours to maintain order.
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Rome
Italy
Lucera
Ena
Carabinieri
Gale Lanissetta
Sicily
Wilson and Cabinet Hold Long Meeting in White House
President Wilson conferred with his cabinet for over two hours in the White House today in what aides described as the first full session in nearly seven months. Afterward Postmaster General Burleson kept a private talk with the President before leaving, denying rumors he would resign from the cabinet.
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Uwaselington
Jules
Wilson
Vand
Paris
Burleson
White House
Railway Signal Men Threaten Walkout at Nation Convention
Kansas City Mo July 18 A resolution to call a national strike of railway signal men unless satisfactory consideration is given by the federal railway administration to a proposed plan for a national set of rules and wages was adopted by the thirteenth annual convention of Railway Signal Men of America in session here announced today by D W Helt grand chief of the organization
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Kansas City, Mo
Federal Railway Administration
Railway Signal Men of America
D. W. Helt
No Premium Increase on Wheat Price Says Grain Board
New York July 13 The United States Grain Corporation announced there would be no advance premium above the guaranteed wheat price before August 15. Julius Barnes United States Wheat director cited limited farm movement and only small purchases by grain firms as the reason for not raising prices.
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New York
United States Grain Corporation
Julius Barnes
United ‘States Wheat
Southerland Arrested After Domestic Incident
Southerland, known as Commodore, at 95 Fulton Street, was arrested last night by Patrolman Caldani after failing to support his wife Mae. He was held on charges connected to the alleged trouble and remanded to custody pending further action.
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Southerland
Fulton: Street
Caldan
Mae
Tury
Nish
Derby Piano Employees Demand Higher Pay and Strike
Derby July 15 Special demands for increased pay and shorter hours were made by workers of the Sterling Piano company. The company’s refusal led to a walkout during the day and a strike declared, affecting about 300 employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Sterling Piano Company
Thia ‘City
Com
Salvatore Sallati Awarded $10,000 for Blindness
Salvatore Sallati, employed by Bridgeport Gas Light Co, was awarded $10,000 by Compensation Commissioner Bickingham for the loss of sight in both eyes. The injury occurred January 30 when a pick wielded by him ignited dynamite, causing the explosion and resulting blindness.
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Salvatore Sallati
Bickingham
Sallati
Bridgeport Goa’ Light'Co
Obituary notices recount multiple local deaths
Miss Mary McCarthy and several others are reported dead with funeral and burial details. Services were held at St Marys RC and Sacred Heart Church, with pallbearers named. Burials occurred at St Michaels Cemetery and Laketiew cemetery. families include Lavin, Sautter, Malone, Phillips, and Kiely.
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Mary McCarthy
Harriet Street
St. Mary’s Re CG
Thomas J. Hanley
Thomas. B. Gloster
St. Charles’ R. C
Thomas O'leary
Dennis Murphy
Michael
Gregory Street
Lavin
South
Sacred Heart
C.’ Church
James
Jeremiah
Anna Lavin
Mary Lavins
Julian
Tohanna Callens
Treland
Mary. Kelly
Sacred Heart's
St Michael's Cemetery
Haute Sautter
Kate Sautter
Leonard ‘Sauter
Burcitt Street
Stratford
Lakétiew Cemetery
Jennie BL Malone
Jennie Billington Malone
Celstral
Javenne
Donnelly
Genevieve Malone
William Bailey
Ernest Porter
Walter Gore
Malone
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
William Street
St. Michael's Cemetery
Grace
M. EL Church
Hamilton Comandery Knights Teiplar
Lakeview Cemetery
U S Veterans to Lead London Peace Parade
The United States will head the London peace celebration parade on Saturday led by Gen Pershing at the head of American doughboys. An aerial display by the dirigible R-84 accompanies the procession amid a naval pageant of 100 ships, including Queen Elizabeth and Lion.
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London
Jaly
United States
Pershing
South End
Jutland
Ostend
Lightning Strikes City Car Injuring 25 in Pittsburgh
A severe afternoon storm struck a crowded Hamilton Avenue street car, injuring about 25 people, with several probably fatally. The motorman was buried by debris as the trolley wire failed and exploded the controller. A nearby power company building also burned, causing an estimated $100,000 in damages.
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Pittsburgh
Hamilton Avenue
With
Wood
T Hoffman
Pittsburgh Light and Power Co
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Ad Promises Tastier Drinks
A vintage advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a genuine thirst quencher that makes drinks tastier and more satisfying, claiming you feel better after using the product and encouraging readers to buy a bottle.
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Horsford
Man credits CINOT remedy for revival from ill health
Arthur Hammil of Troy recalls a two year decline with headaches constipation and loss of interest. He attributes a transformation to CINOT saying his head no longer aches his liver improves and backaches vanish. He endorses CINOT and notes Hartisans Drug Store at 81 Fairfield Ave promotes the remedy to Bridgeport.
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Arthur Hammil
Troy
Cinot
Cinoyt
Hartisan's Drug Store
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
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