Kitty Trot Dance Aims For Nimble Footed Dancers
New York June 4 Dancing novelty by Eileen Cotty inspired by her pet tortoise shell cat obtains attention. Cotty plans to develop the witty trot for ballroom use to outpace current fads like Prohibition Jag Chateau Thierry Crawl and Tank Tango. She warns the Billy Trot is for the nimble and fit only and not a easy grade step.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Cotty
New,york
Miss Cotty
Migs Cotty
New York
Police pursuit ends as gunmen flee in speeding craft
Eight officers faced an armed pursuit with riot guns while gunmen fled in two mobiles. The chase began near a river mouth and ended when the suspects vanished beyond Wheeler's boat, described as medium height men with a green bar on one sleeve.
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Gars
Isners
Wheeler
Lloyd's
Unmen
Austrian peace terms and death sentence notes
Copy from a Paris report states Austrian peace terms are being drafted with no fixed indemnity yet. The commission will fix Austria's resources and payment amount while Seitz departs amid terms rejection rumors. The other item notes a death sentence decision, and two men begin air service training at Mineola after government safety papers.
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Paris
Seitz
Austria
Uer
Wblte
Edward Tober
Mineola
L. I
Aeroor Stemford
Stanmiiord
Weather Tips Warn Of Tire Trouble In Heat
In the heat tires may fail. readers are advised to carry proper gear and spare parts for tire maintenance and safety while traveling or working in hot weather.
Many Killed in Tunnel Fire and Explosion Report
A mine tunnel disaster left many dead with a chemical powder fire. Inspectors note the blast likely stemmed from a short circuit caused by a steel bar or drill car contacting a wire. Motorman McGroarty and John Cannon recount the moment as workers escaped the blaze. Seward Button calls for updated rules on explosive storage and transport, promising regulations to curb careless practices until law changes.
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John McGroarty
McGroarty
Seward Button
State Bureau of Mines
Associated Press
Gavel and slab gifted to Kiwanis Club at Stratfield meeting
Rosters bound in leather were handed out to about 90 members at the Kiwanis monthly dinner in Stratfield. President Fred Atwater presided as B E H Billon spoke on millinery. A marble slab from Jackson Stone Co and a gavel from Davis and Deane were unveiled. The club voted to join the Boy Scouts and to take part in Independence Day celebrations. The Bridgeport New Haven attendance contest was decided but the winner remained unknown and losers must pay for a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Boy Scouts
Pevwean
Bridgeport
New Heaven
Iura
Ludendorff Leads Eastern Forces In Resistance
Berlin reports through London that Ludendorff, chief of staff to Hindenburg, is believed responsible for measures of armed resistance in the east. Evidence shows troops moved daily into eastern provinces to confront the Poles as contact is expected. In Lichterfelde civilians and schoolboys train as revolutions unfold.
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Berlin
London
Tludendorff
Hindenburg
Lichterfelde
Mies
Vatican Denies Favoring Hans in War Diplomacy
Rome June 5 Cardinal Gasparri secretary of state defended the Holy See against charges of bias toward Germany and Austria during the war and offered Vatican archives for inquiry. He said the pope walked a tight rope as belligerents pressed him and asserted the Vatican aided the Entente more, including Italy France and Belgium, with targeted initiatives.
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Rome
Cardinal Gasparti
Holy See
Germany
Austria
Vatican
Gasparri
Cardinal Gasparin
Italy
France
Belgium
Paint and Oil Club Formed at Bridgeport Dinner
A complimentary Stratfield dinner hosted by D. L. Ireton of New York led to the formation of the Bridgeport Paint and Oil club an organization of dealers in paints and oils across Bridgeport Milford Derby Ansonia and Waterbury. Officiating officers include President Cok J. Fl Wade Vice President James J. Con Jin Secretary and Treasurer Gordon Hunt all of Bridgeport. Guests included John M. Pelis manager of National Lead Co Charles J. Newell I D Lantz of Springfield Paint and Oil club Walter B. Law TM M Hodges George Heele and Vernon Hodges of the New Haven club and Levi Wilcox of Waterbury.
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Stratfield
D. L. Ireton
New York
Bridgeport Paint and Oil Club
Bridgeport
Muford
Derby
Ansania
Waterbury
Cok J
FL Wade
James J. Con Jin
Gordon Hunt
John M. Pelis
National Lead Co
Charles J. Newell
I .D. Lantz
Springfield Paint
Oi Elub
Walter B. Law
TM M Hodges
George Heele
Vernon Hodges
New Laven Club
Levi Wilcox
Sneak Thieves Loot Home on State Street
Thieves entered Mrs. McAlpin's home at 621 State Street while she was away yesterday and stole jewelry valued at $150. Entry was gained by a key and the entire apartment was ransacked in a systematic search for valuables.
Zalinska Bound Over On Charge Of Theft
Frank Zalinska of 206 Nobie Avenue was arraigned in City Court on two theft charges. Bonds were set at $1,000. He was captured after a chase mid Wednesday afternoon when he allegedly left his boarding house with $109 belonging to his boarding mistress and parts of her husband. The board mistress pursued him and caused his arrest near the train.
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Prohavla Gause
Frank Zalinska
Nobie Avenue
Zalinska
Lata
New York
Glusika
Man Dead In Room In Westport. Heart Disease Cited
Westport June 5 Special Tsvenezer Hall 79 year old long time Dault lumber yards employee failed to report for work this morning. A search found his body in the small apartment he had lived in alone for many years. Medical Examiner Donaldson of Southport ruled heart disease caused the death. He was well known.
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Westport
Tsvenezer Hall
Dault Lumber Yards
Donaldson
Southport
Hat
Man of the New Era talk energizes manufacturers
At the Stratfield last night the Manufacturers Association heard Dr A Z Conrad pastor of the Park Street Congregational Church Boston speak on The Man of the New Era. The regular monthly meeting drew 15 members with C B Bilton as host. A chorus concert followed the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drr. Conrad
Manufacturers’ Association
Stratfield
A. Z. Conrad
Park Street
Weather forecast from Bridgeport Post Building
Weather report based on the Recording Thermometer and Barometer at 49 Cannon Street. Forecast shows showers in East New York Friday or Saturday night with cooler conditions Friday night. South New England expected showers Friday night or Saturday with cooler Saturday on land. Winds mainly south and southwest, moderate in the North Atlantic and Middle Atlantic regions.
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Post Building
Cannon Street
East New York
South New England
Middle Atlantic
New England
North Atlante
Almanac style weather observations across cities
The fragment lists 8 p m weather readings for multiple locations including Boston Cincinnati Chicago and New York. It notes clear or cloudy conditions with varying temperatures and mentions daily almanac data such as sunrises and sunsets and high and low water marks for nearby harbor areas. Entities include Boston Cincinnati Chicago New York Nantucket Norfolk and Washington among others.
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Low Haven
Har
Rit
Wea
Atlanta
Clair
Block Island
Boston
Cincinnai
Chicago
iNorthfeld
Louis
Littsburgh
Portland
CURAE
St. Feie
GO Clouny
Washington
Beridgeworthy
Middlebrook
Sun Vis
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Bellans
American Hardware Stores
Fairfield Ave
Middle St
Fairchild
Sterling Silver
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main Street
Ludendorff
Hans
Paint and Oil Club
Zaliska
Bridgeport Records
National Gank Bidg
ER Company, Inc. Barraum
Eles
Reynolds. Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
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