Belgian King Arrives Aboard George Washington in English Channel
The Belgian king and queen reached the George Washington at noon aboard the destroyer Ingraham after a swift 45 mile dash through the English Channel. They were greeted with a royal salute, band, and marine guards as they prepared to sail for America escorted by U.S. destroyers Maddox, Hale, and Ingraham. The king recalled Antwerp’s fall five years earlier and reflected on Belgium’s defense and fate.
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George Washington
English Channel
Associated Press
Ostend
Ingraham
Crown Prince
America
Sangway
McCauley
President Wilson
George “Washington
Maddox
Hale
Antwerp
Albert
Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Promises Hair Care Benefit
An advertisement promotes mal-sified cocoanut oil shampoo as a pure greaseless option that avoids the drying alkali in many soaps and shampoos. It advises moistening hair with water, using one or two teaspoons to create a rich lather, and claims thorough cleansing leaving hair silky, manageable, and free of dust and oil. sold widely at drug stores and inexpensive, lasting months for a family.
New 78 Fashion Shades Promised for Spring Gowns
New York sept 22 devotees of fashion may deck themselves next spring in 78 new and staple shades made in America as the Textile Color Card Association begins distributing color cards to textile and allied industries. The list includes rosebud late yellow and a range of blues greens browns and golds with many vivid names.
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New York
America
United States
Textile
Germany
Venice
Bricklayers' union re elects Burns business agent
Thomas Burns, formerly assistant building inspector, was unanimously re elected as business agent of the Bricklayers and Plasterers union. He was also presented with a Ford car in appreciation of his leadership. Milford Club to Hear Mrs Case Oct meeting set in First Church parlors Tuesday afternoon features an address by Mrs Fredus M Case and vocal selections by Mrs George Nettleton of New Haven.
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Thomas Burns
Bricklayers’ and Plasterers’ Union
Burns
Umion
Ford
Milford
F. M. Case
Fredus M. Case
George Nettleton
New Haven
Opening Day Drives Funds for Italian Orphans
The opening day drive for funds to aid Italy's orphans raised 1385.08 despite rain hampering canvass teams across 12 city districts. Subscriptions over 25 included Walter Lashar 250 and others. Sheriff Fassanello led Team No. 1 in the strongest house-to-house effort. Executive committee outlined week plans and a Plaza Theatre pageant for Sunday with 18 cast members.
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Italy
Arenal
Stratfield
Walter B. Lashar
Justice George
W. Wheeler
DD. M. Read Co
T. A
Watson
Joseph Magantée
Louis
Richards
Wetson
G. Striano
Richard Murphy
George B. Clark
Michael Keating
James Fassadello
Louis Cocozza
Mariano
Frank Fassatillo
Fassanella
D. Martelli
A. Antignani
J. Musa
Clara
Lasher
Ferrentu
Paoletti
Plaza Theatre
H. Hanort
Lfara Associa
Bridgeport Business Women Meet Opens Club Report
The Bridgeport Business Women's club convenes at the YWCA for its opening meeting Monday evening. Miss Gratia L. Rice, vice president, will report on the national meeting, noting her election as treasurer and amendments to the constitution to be voted on. The group plans to become independent of the WWC.
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Bridgeport Business Women’s Club
Street Car Accident Injures Mrs Anna Wren
Mrs Annie Wren of 405 Shelton street was struck by a street car while crossing Main street and treated at Emergency hospital for slight bruises before returning home. Another man, Costils Scoziniko, 18, of 18838 Pembroke street, received scalp lacerations after falling on the pavement near his home and was treated at the same hospital.
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Annie Wren
Shelton Street
Main Street
Costils Scoziniko
Pembroke Street
Keen Interest in Hopcraft Murder Case At New Haven
New Haven September 22. Several major criminal cases open tomorrow before the superior criminal court for New Haven county with Judge Warner presiding. The murder of Mrs Esther Hopcraft is the focal point as William Jones stands accused. Friends have raised a substantial defense fund amid strong belief in his innocence. Mrs Hopcraft was strangled and maltreated in a barn. Coroner Mix has released limited evidence. Two homicides and two automobile killings also draw interest amid a crowded docket.
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New Haven
Warner
Esther Hoypcraft
William
Jones
Illinois Governor Outlines His Views in Budget Talk
Washington report says Governor Frank O Lowden told a special House budget committee that extrav agance and inefficiency have been eliminated by adopting such a system in the states The President should have the machinery to remove bureau heads who seek boosts in appropriations He blamed the present form of government for lack of economy in state departments
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Washington
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
House
Congress
Lowden
Temporary Receiver Appointed in Murov & Brodley Case
In Fairfield County Superior Court Bridgeport on September 18 1915 an order appoints Frank L Wilder of Bridgeport as temporary receiver for the Murov and Brodsky Furniture Co. He must file a $3000 bond and may, for up to one month, continue business with necessary contracts and disbursements. A hearing on appointment and two appraisers is set for October 10 1919. notices to creditors and stockholders must be issued by publication and mail.
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Abraham Murov
Murov
Frank’ L. Wilder
Bridgeport
Murer & Brodsky. Furniture Company
L. Wilder
Gard Corporation
Superior Court
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Lquid Corporation
Howard
Curtis
Tsepty
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
SS. Robate Court
Jacob Frederick
Court of Probate
American Bank and Trust Company
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Joe Coobwin
HS Public Service
Joe
Admiral Meer
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Mtchell
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Ubrines and Adams
Tom
Efam Smith
Acoso
Membes
Ots Hubbard
SOAS
Permis
Ffe
IHOES
Wilk
OAE
West End
Jos
Wit
Bob
Neatlé Company
Nestlé
Haa
Nestle
William St
Paty
Nestle's Food
Human E. Katz
Dave
Anna Wren
Hopcraft
William Jones
Criminal Superior Court
Seeinlnistes Toy
East Main St
U.S
Liggett Drug Store
Conn
Pepsodent Company
Wabash, Avenue
Chicago
Bridgeport Post
Standard
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