Dunning Visits Home Here at Poli's
Bridgeport story notes Phillip Dunning the former navy chief boatswain now theatrical producer visit at Wilmut Lane home. He heads the company behind Every Sailor now at Poll's theatre. He recalls the ships staging a first U S George Washington production with a dancer whose outfit revealed a tattooed chest and tattooed anchor on his back ending the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Dunning
Wilmut Lavenue
Dunning
Eivery
Poll's
U. S. George Washington
Wilson
Peace Party
Iris
Major General Cabell Says No Force Increase
Major General Cabell, commanding the Southern department and the Mexican border, reported to the War Department that current forces are sufficient to handle any foreseen contingency and cautioned against increasing military strength at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cabell
Chapmans Ati
Southern Department
War Department
Recognition of Irish Republic envoy asked in U S
Dr. Patrick McCartan, envoy of the Irish Republic, may gain U S recognition if Congress passes Representative Mason of Illinois the 914,000 diplomatic corps appropriation for Ireland. The measure mirrors Webster and Clay proposals and seeks to promote universal peace while McCartan tours the United States lecturing for Ireland. He resides in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McCartan
Washington
United States
Congress
William Mason
1Lkinois
Ireland
Daniel Webster
Greece
Henry Clay
Mason
Jackson
Republic of Texas
McCartan
Irish Republic
Philadelphia
Vessels Unloaded In City Harbor Report Reveals Decline
Harbormaster William A Lamond reports in the annual harbor bulletin that 9 358 vessels unloaded here during the year totaling 1 841 140 tons from 49 58 vessels. The figures show 4 926 fewer vessels and 167 952 fewer tons than the prior year with coal at 144 992 tons. Four foreign boats entered, Bug Light among them, while steamers and tugs fell to 4 987 and sailing boats dropped to 783. Canal boats and barges fell from 16 294 to 11 472.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. A. ‘Lamond
House Appropriations Committee Cuts Revolving Fund
Washington June 9 The House Appropriations Committee trimmed four hundred fifty million dollars from the $1.2 billion revolving fund requested by the railroad administration for the remainder of the calendar year. A brief note ends with an unrelated inquiry about a missing vowel following Prince Invest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
House Appropriations Committee
Prince Invest
Dr Williams Pink Pills Help Sleep and Health
A nurse of St Albans reports improved sleep and nerve strength after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. The ad says weak blood causes headaches and stomach distress, and claims the pills restore health, with price and ordering details from Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mayo
Cedar Street
St. Albans
Talesmen drawn for trial of Mrs Gilligan in murder case
Talesmen from Middlesex county are drawn to select a jury for the retrial of Mrs Mary Archer Gilligan on the murder charge in Middletown. Judge Frank D. Haines presides as 150 men are summoned from the list while Old Saybrook fails to submit names. The case moves forward with venue change announced and trial set to begin Thursday.
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Middletown
Jung
Mary Archer Gillgan
Franklin Andrews
Frank D. Haines
Keeler
Middlesex County
Old Saybrook
B. G. Thompson
Labor Won't Tolerate Tyranny Vows Gompers
Atlantic City N J June 6 Samuel Gompers declared organized labor will not tolerate tyranny in politics or industry He said workers shed blood during the war for principles and ideals and will not let them be forgotten A message from President Wilson praised Gompers for his work for the country and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. 2
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor Lloday
Wilson
Mr. Gormpers
Milford News Briefs Highlight Local Farewells and Visits
Milford features arrivals and departures as families attend Daniel Smith's funeral. George Rhoades and wife return from Brooklyn. Sumner family from Alabama visits for the summer and plans to return to Pond Point in mid June. Alfred Simonson returns to a military hospital after furlough with his Milford family. Helen Sheills of Hartford visits the Visiting Nurses Association secretary, with July 1 arrival planned. Plymouth Banguys host a complimentary banquet for returning servicemen. speakers include Captain Charles Edwin Lockhart and Professor Luther A. Weigle. A dance is planned by the Ladies auxiliary of the Tort Trumbull Beach Hire department for Friday evening on the lawn hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rhoades
Brooklyn
Daniel Smith
Charles “Sumner
Talledaga
Alabama
F. Sumner
Flist Church
Sumner
Pond Point
Wilbur Smith
Greenwich
Milford
Alfred Simonson
Tarrytown
White Plains
Helen Sheills
Hartford
Mitford
Visiting Nurses Association
Harold Hawkins
Miss Sheills
Plymouth Banguys
Plymouth Church
Charles Edwin Lockhart
Luther A. Weigle
Yale Divinity, School of Religion
Trumbull Beach
Obituaries and funeral notices across several families
Multiple obituaries list funeral details for John I Carroll Edward F Kirk George E Hubbard Elsie Bulkley George W Munson and Lottie Niner. Services held at family homes mortuary chapels and churches with high masses requiems and local cemetery burials. Proceedings note survivors including spouses children and siblings with residences in Worcester Syracuse Milford Southport and Fairfield areas.
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John BK. Carroll
John I. Carroll
Kossuth Street
St. Charles
KR. C
James V.hussion
Mason's Union
James Fitzpatrick
John Neaty
Frank’ Lawlor
Edwuard
Edward F. Kiri
Edward Francis Kirk
Summerfield Avenue
Kirk
Foor
William Brown
Worcester
Mass
Anna, Schiupp
Harold Parker
May Kirk
Philip Kirk
Syracuse
Ernest Richards
George Lounge
Hi. A. Remington
Barnum Avenue
William Street
Mountain Grove
Georga E. Hubbard
George E. Hubbard
Benjamin F. Root
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Elsie A. Bulkley
Elsie Bulkley
Southport
Trinity’ S Episcopal Church
R. D. Hateh
Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield
George W. Munson
West River Street
Milford
Munson
Kate L. Munson
Buckingham
Athala
Florence HE. Miumson
George W. Jr
Sanford P
Edwins. Munson
Leslie Briggs
First Congregational Church
Milford Cemetery
Lottie Niner
Walker & Banks
Fairfield Avenue
James
BR. Nihitt
St.Augustine's R
St. Michael's Cemetery
Form New Organization for Chamber Transportation Subdivision
A meeting of the new transportation sub division of the Chamber of Commerce will be held this noon at the Stratfield to consider the formation of the group and related plans.
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New Transportation
The
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Wendell's Ambition Pills Ad at Local Pharmacies
An advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pills from Hindle Pharmacy Hartigan and Martigan drug stores claiming relief from nervousness fatigue low spirits and overwork within three days with a money back guarantee for all nervous system ailments including sleep loss constipation appetite loss and weak vitality.
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Wendell
Efindle Pharmacy
Hartigan Drug Stores
Rigne
Hindle Pharmacy
Martigan Drug Stores
How You Can Make Hairs Quickly Disappear
An advertisement claims a Delatone paste removes facial neck or arm hair after two minutes. Apply a stiff paste of Delatone with water, rub off, wash skin, and hair or blemish disappears. Warning to ensure you purchase real Delatone to avoid disappointment.
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Main St
Bridgeport
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Paris
Milan
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United Dept. Store
Okeh Records
Britaint
Needles
Palm Beach
Barnum
York Cleansing & Dye Workstory
Cherry St
Fairfield ‘Ave
Poli’s
Slater
Sewulal
S&s
Liberty Building
Jose
Lapides & Fever
Water Street
Conn
Telephone Barnum
U. 5
William ‘Tathond
R. R
House
Vermont
Mrs. Galligan
Gompers
Smith-Murray Co
Georgette
Smith-Murray Ca
M Steinert & Sons CO
New England
Steinway
Long Island
N.Y
Richard Keeton & Bro. Electrical Contractors
Capitol Ave
Noble
Edison
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