Poli to Build Twin Theaters On Main Street in Bridgeport
Sylvester Z. Poli, Bridgeport theater magnate, plans two side by side theaters on Main Street near Congress and Arch, costing 1.5 million dollars with 5,500 seats each. The project includes arcade box offices facing each other, potential side entrance, and stores and offices below. Construction may begin after drawings are approved, aiming to finish exterior work before winter. This expands Poli’s local theater cluster to four within 100 feet.
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Sylvester Z. Polit
New Haven
Towa
Congress
Arch
Poll
Bridgeport
Strander Rialto
New York
Oity
Polley
Poli
Mrr. Poll
Winster
Mr. Poli
Byrie
Auto Crash Destroys Window After Jitney Collision
An automobile driven by Ernest F. Reheelman of 122 Shetton Street was driven through a plate glass window at 1572 Main Street after being struck from the rear by a jitney driven by Elias Janell of 297 Pe Quonnock Street. Pasquale Forte’s store window at the address was shattered. no injuries were reported and no arrests were made as the collision was deemed unavoidable.
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Ernest F. Reheelman
Shetton Street
Elias Janell
Pequonnock Street
Schaalman
Pasquale Forte
Main Street
ClemenceauMay Visit the United States
Paris reports unofficial suggestion that Premier Clemenceau may visit the United States. If he goes he may be accompanied by Marshal Foch who admires America and wishes to visit.
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London
Paris
Clemenceau
United States
Pall Mall Gazette
Marshal Foch
America
Bank Messenger Identified in Milford Slaying Case
Identification of Benjamin M. Binkewitz, 20, a New York bank messenger, as the slain youth found near the Milford turnpike on August 20 was confirmed. He disappeared August 12 while transporting $178,000 in Liberty bonds from Whitney & Company to a nearby bank, and detectives linked the murder to the bond theft as they searched for the killers.
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Milford
N. Y
Turnpike
Benjamin Binkowitz
Fortune
Liberty Bonds
Milford Turnpike
Benjamin M. Binkewitz
New York
Whitney& Company
Frank Virelli
Walk Street Bank
Virelli
Connecticut
Adda
Boston Post Road
Binkowics
Salina
Orange
Bank Messenger
Wight
Binkowicz
John P. Clark
Lucile Road
Brooklyn
Clarke
Clark
New Haven
J. Fr. Ferguson
Whalley Avenue
Ferguson
James Maher
Binkowitz
Trank Vie M4
Tmirderem
Firat Plus Vipan
Bok Npessinger
Paul Dumrease
Ndybe
Omaha
New York City
Wall
Wire
Te Vectory Clothing Company
Vwirell
Grand Army Veterans Flood Columbus in Mass Attendance
Tens of thousands of Grand Army of the Republic members and patriots gather in Columbus Ohio as housing strains loom for up to 100000 more people plus 40000 expected by tomorrow. Delegations arrive by regular and special trains from coast to coast while autos join the march. Committee says every resource will be used to care for the influx as department commanders report rising memberships. Memorial hall hosts formal welcomes by Governor Cox and Mayor Karh.
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Columbus
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Boys In Blue
Pacific
Atlantic
Sdams
Memorial Hall
Cox
Karh
North Sea to be cleared of mines before autumn weather
London reports a naval officer says the North Sea will be cleared of mines before bad weather halts sweeps. American mine sweepers have exceeded expectations, destroying about 1 200 to 1 490 mines daily, with many mines still likely to be discarded and occasional slips striking isolated mines expected for some time.
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London
Associated Press
North Sea
Chorus Girls Equity Chief Claims Support From Rockefeller Jr
Marie Dressler, president of the Chorus Girls Equity Association, said during the recent actors strike that the group had the backing of Mrs John D Rockefeller Jr and Miss Dressler noted strong support from Rockefeller. She warned if resignations occur in city government a new house would be pursued.
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Nowyor
Marie Dressler
Ghirls’ Equity Association
Aventhas
Womens Trade
Jeweie
John 9. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Joessler
Pershing disrupts Hippodrome show in New York
General Pershing interrupted a theater performance at the Hippodrome in New York as a crowd outside cheered. He stood in the box with a flag and cash decorations while the orchestra played the Star Spangled Banner, and the audience hailed him with cheers, later an aerial wreath salute occurred.
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New York
Tle
Ice Shortage Hits Suburbs as Heat Strains Supply
Ice dealers warn Bridgeport and nearby towns face a serious shortage if shipments do not arrive today. Perishable foods risk spoilage as hot weather and recent stockouts bite, with ice scarce since Saturday and some retailers delaying orders. Beach concessions lose business while soda stands struggle to stay open.
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Bridgeport
Fee
Adivy du
Engaged couple murdered near Wenmore Buffalo
A farmer found two gunshot victims in separate locations near Wenmore and a city road. Norman W. Shear of Buffalo and his fiancée Mary Messner were identified as the dead, and the medical examiner says the couple were killed by a third party.
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Buffalo
N. M
Wenmore
Yong
Norman W. Shear
Flettel Avenue
Mary Messner
Uncle Sam Gets Stuck With His Own Powder
Washington a House committee investigation into financial deals linked to munitions manufacture for Russia, paid for with American loans, reveals that two hundred thousand pounds of gun powder made locally was sold to England then Russia and finally resold to the United States, found to be no good.
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Waslington
Sept
England
Russia
Tria
Skipper Kills Self After Vessel Grounding
In Wilmington New Jersey area a 24 year old skipper Captain R R Cochran of Bath Maine hanged himself after the vessel he sailed ran aground near Top Sail Inlet six miles north of Wishville. The schooner lay aground following the voyage mishap.
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Wilmington
Fk. Cochran
Bathe
Maine
Witshisville Wenoh
Foresters Meet Attoantic City New Jersey Session Opens
The Supreme Court of the Foresters of America opened its convention in Atlantic City New Jersey with discussion on a proposed benefit fund. Attendees include Chief Justice Sylvester Rendam from California, Marc Brown from Boston, and Thomas Donohue of Providence among others.
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Aptoantic City
Supreme Court of the Forestars of America
Sylvester
Rendam
California
Pershing Homecoming Praised by New York Crowds
Secretary Baker presented Pershing with a commission moment, then turned it over to his son Warren Pershing. Amelie welcomed the General home as the nation honors the man who planned the decisive blow in democracy’s fight against tyranny. Pershing’s voice quivered with emotion as he received tributes from Secretary Baker Senators, Congress members, and city officials amid cheering thousands.
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Secretary of War
Baker
Warren Pershing
New York
Amelie
General Pershing
Tyrfany
Meuse
Argonne
Senate
House
Boston Police Strike May Shut Down Unions Fight
Boston policemen vote practically unanimous to call a strike as evening roll call ends the day patrol. Conflict with Commissioner Curtis over union affiliation led to suspensions and a department rule violation finding. Central Labor Union backs the policemen and threatens a citywide strike if needed.
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Boston
Baston
Curtis
Policemen’s Union
U. S
Central Labor Union
Policemans’ Union
Pieres
Police Department
Fete
Barge man arrested after harbor altercation
Patrick Contin of Lockport came with a barge and fought with fellow bargemen in the harbor. He was knocked to the ground, suffered a forehead cut needing seven stitches, and was placed under arrest at police headquarters on charges including drug harmness and breach of the peace.
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Patrick Contin
Lockport
Conlin
Germany Plans for Submarine War 1916 Endgame
General von Ludendorff discusses German plans for unrestricted submarine warfare in late 1916, noting delays, political divisions, and the shift of responsibility between Chancellor von Bethmann and the supreme army command. He recounts October measures, naval considerations, and the impact on neutrality and enemy defenses, with continuation promised on Page 11.
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Erich von Ludendorff
von Bethmann
Junkers
Supreme Army Command
Supreme Arney Eoranmuid Tal
Agh Privritiea
Any
Porson
National Star
Peechanesibor
Ed Amessioners Clash Over Work By Architect Fees
A contested accounting dispute arises as the assistant attorney notes the board of education had no clear remedy for paying Architect Asheim nearly $9,000 for plans never used. Commissioners accuse the system and protest the fee, while questioning why work was started and who authorized it. The statement suggests improper contract handling and accountability issues within the education board.
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Assi
Board of
Edie
Leonwiud Ashelm
Board of Education
Assistancl Attracy
Educe
Ate Oecurr
Abe
Jie
She Architeet
Edneptigat
Tier
Ie Hoard of
Education
Asheim T9
Joseph
Ashein
Potmes
Notsiay
President Wilson Defends League Clash With Germanism At Sioux Falls
President Wilson spoke in Sioux Falls saying pro German elements seek to unsettle peace and keep the United States out of the league of nations. He framed the issue as between the league and Germanism, urged labor rights in a new world order, and stressed American leadership for peace.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
United States
League of Nations
Wilson
Fevence
Europe
Wilsam
Sid
America
Peter Norbeck
MM Wilson
M Wilson
France
Kutt
Vrance
Germany
Pershing Accepts First Address to World War Veterans
General Pershing accepted an invitation from the American Legion to address veterans at a mass meeting in Madigan Square Garden next Thursday night. The invitation was sent by wireless and accepted on his arrival in New York.
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New York
General Pershing
American Legion
Madigan Square Garden
American slain by Mexicans near Coapa in Chiapas
An American citizen, S. Meuil of Chicago, was killed by Mexicans near Coapa Chiapas in August. He was attacked while riding, shot from his horse, beaten, and his body thrown into the Cera river. He resided at 821 Lockwood Avenue.
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Wastlington
S. Meuil
Kale
Chiapas
Tly Alpia
Amibmah
Phe Wis
Cera
Daimes
Lockwood Avenure
Chleage
Cardinal Mercier Dues in New York Arrival Ahead
In New York Cardinal Desideratus Mercier, primate of the Roman Catholic Church in Belgium, is due to arrive at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon aboard the steamship Great Northern. He will visit Archbishop Hayes and Cardinal Gibsons before touring northern Canada, then return to Washington in October to meet President Wilson. Also reported is the death of Solomon Gompers, father of Samuel Gompers, leader of the American Federation of Labor, in Boston’s Dorchester district.
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Woyork
Cardig
Desideratus Mercier
Ebeia
Great Northern
Cardinal Mercier
Archbishop Hayes
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibsons
Brute
Washington
Gompers
Pather
Mwoston
Sept
Solomon Gopers
Samuel Ganpe
The
American Rede Hon of Labor
Dorchester District
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Schagiman
Jitney
Etger
Marshal Foeh
Ffrench Press
Grand Army
J. D. JR
Pershing
Fairfield
Stratford
Devon
Kgnmore
Uncle Sam
Bo. Cochran
Bath
Supreme Court
N.Y
Sigs Judendorff
U.S
Les 16
Leona
PEAC
Coapa
Herbert McGilh Shoe
Tnt Beaven
Barnymood
Post Publishing CO
Cardinal Mercier Due
Pricac
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