Traffic Chaos as City Sees Extreme Holiday Congestion
Public transit operators and traffic officials faced an intense holiday rush with ideal weather. Shore-route cars ran at or near capacity, jitneys served parks and shore resorts, and all four-wheel vehicles were pressed into service. Traffic police managed disruptions near the parade as roadwork caused repeated blockades on Stratford Avenue bridge and Fairfield avenues east of Middle Street.
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Connecticut Company
Daspits
Alty
Stratford “Avenue Bridge
Fairfield
Derby Tragedy in Hudson River Drowns Five Men
A Derby man and four companions disappeared after a tender collided with another boat on the Hudson River New York. Dennis O Connell son of Mr and Mrs Michael O Connell of Smith Street was found and taken to the naval hospital at Fort Brooklyn by naval officials.
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Derby
Hudson River
New —York
Dennis’ O'Connell
Michael O'Connell
Smith Street
Naval Hospital
Fort
Brooklyn
Naval
Marchers in Big Parade Here And Oldest Man In Line
Telegraph sent to boy's parents requesting disposition of the body. They were told to forward it to Dedby. The body arrived today and was interred at Mt St Peters cemetery.
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Dedby
Mt ‘St. Peter's ‘Cemetery
Memorial Day Quiet in Bridgeport as Saloon Closures Cut Disorder
Bridgeport police reported one of the quietest Memorial Days in history with no major disturbances. Only a single arrest occurred between noon and mid day, attributed to the closure of all saloons for the day.
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Bridgeport Police’ Department
Thes
Violin Recital Draws 200 Plus at Masonic Temple
More than two hundred people attended a Thursday night violin recital at the Masonic Temple presented by Aubrey Sturcke with Miss M Swailes singing and Miss Margaret O Nell at the piano. Arthur F E Domseldne accompanied. Abraham Lodge and allied lodges plan a final pinochle and whist night tomorrow at the Franklin building State street. The women’s committee includes Mrs Jacob Irlein Dr Samuel B Plotkin Mrs Lionel Levy Mrs Frank Jacoby Mrs Nathan Bern Kaen Mrs Nathaniel Frankel Miss Sadie Greenstein and Miss Helen Hoyt, among others. Helen Hoyt, a former Army nurse in France, has returned to her home.
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Moe Than
Masonic Temple
Aubrey Sturcke
Sturcke
M. Swailes
Margaret O'Nell
Arthur FE. Domseldne
Abraham Lodge
J. O
Franklin Building
State’ Street
Jacob
Irlein
Samuel B. Plotkin
Lionel “Levy
Frank
Jacoby
Nathan
Bern
Kaen
Nathaniel ‘Frankel
Harry Fo Miss
Sarah Weiner
Fannis Greenstein
Helen
Derby
May
Helen M. Hoyt
France
Clifton’ E. Hoyt
Hoyt
Mrs Sidney Drew to Make New Comedies
Amodes J. Van Veuren announces Mrs Sidney Drew will continue two reel Paramount new comedies for the .13 K. film corporation. She will write her own scenarios and direct in person playing Polly the sister of a frivolous bachelor. Peenald Mebride to play the brother. Bunkered a gulf story and The Night of tha Dub a CER of suburban life scheduled for production.
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Amodes J. van Veuren
Sidney Drew Willl
SINKERS LIKE MOTHER MADE DOUGHNUTS AT HOME
A long, lively instructional piece on making doughnuts at home compares shop pastries to "sinkers" and guides readers through measuring flour, mixing, rolling, frying, and finishing with cinnamon sugar. It emphasizes careful measuring, proper fat temperature, and the joy of baking as a family activity with children and milkmen adding to the scene.
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Cat Jay
Arrest Suspects in Ansonia Burglary
Ansonia May 30 The burglars who entered the Missett store Wednesday night were taken on a Waterbury trolley car bound for the Brass city late last night by local police who also recovered the loot under a roof at 59 Central Street. The suspects are Ben Kzionzak 90 Powe Street Ansonia Casimir Bernal 70 Bank Street Derby Felix Sensole occupant of the house on Central Street held on receiving stolen goods. Kzionzak was employed as clerk at the Missett store.
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Ansonia
Missett
Waterbury
Brass City
Central Street
Ben Kzlonzak
Powe Street
Casimir Bernal
Bank, Street
Derby
Felix Sensole
Sensole
Kzionzak
Pequonnoock Yacht Club Opens Season With Weather Wins
Buglers from the State Guard fired colors at Pequonnoock Yacht Club yesterday at 10 am and the national emblem was praised to half mast as the club began its 1919 season. Two races entertained members. William Resney won the first, Harry Kennedy the second, with A G Miller taking a consolation prize. The day drew many small craft owners to the Sound and an evening of dancing followed.
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Harry C. Chittenden
R. Reagan
State Guard
Pequonnocl
William Resney
A. G. Miller
Harry Kennedy
Derby Honors Memory of Deceased Soldiers
Thousands attended the Memorial Parade in Derby led by civic bodies and officials. Surviving G. A. R. members with escorts, Sons of Veterans, and Woman's Relief corps joined the procession from Shelton to Oak Cliff cemetery, where graves were decorated. Brass bands and youth groups helped extend the line, with cemetery services followed by memorial exercises at Derby Green.
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Derby
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
Shelton
Oak Clité
Derby Green
Lift Off Corns With Fingers and Low Cost Claim
A short ad style claim promotes a method to remove corns using finger pressure. It emphasizes painless results and a low price, suggesting a quick and inexpensive remedy. The wording repeats the phrase lifts off corns with fingers.
Robbed at Seaside Park and small house fire report
Stephen Stasovitch of 58 West jave nue reported $160 stolen from him at Seaside park yesterday after he dozed off. Firefighters responded to a small fire at 9:58 p m in a house at 125 Ash street caused by a box on a gas stove, damage about $25. The piece ends with a proverb about saving money.
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Seaside, Park
Seaside “Park
Stephen Stasovitch
West Javenue
Alexander Dandini
Ash Street
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Lyrie
James W. Davis
Elias —Howe, Jr
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Sidney Drew
Viola Dana
Hag
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Taft
Missett Store
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Commission
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Fairfield Ave
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