Stratford Cancels Shimmy Jazz Babies Show After Censor Probe
Stratford officials and a citizens committee clashed over Solty Shaty’s Jazz Babies at a Red Man carnival. The committee banned the performance citing morals, while supporters argued the act tame compared with vaudeville. The event finally opened amid debate and a crowd, with Dr. Jammet Egan drawing attention as a famed phrenologist from the carnival lineup.
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Stratford
Okenuck
Jamese Lally
Lally
Solty Shaty
Solty
Ccarnival
Jammet Egan
Mari Maru
Bridgeport
New Haven Republicans Nominate 1020 Major Hopefuls
New Haven Sept 23 Republicans nominate Major James H Hagarty for mayor and select a soldier ticket with veterans in key posts. Democrats re nominate Mayor David E Fitzgerald and keep Frank Fitzsimmons for tax collector along with a list of town officers. General Giuseppe Peppino Garipadi is mentioned as adding pep to the proceedings.
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Haven
David E. Fitzgerald
James J. Hagarty
Toll
David 5. Pitzeald
Frank Fitzsimmons
Wilian Heickett
Andrew P. Allen
Thomas
Cahill
John
Douchen
James H. Hagarty
Charles C. Merron
Ee GC. Redfield
C. F. Lengi
Comstock
Clarence
J. Runset
Louis I. Wollmeyer
E. Whitaker
Auto and Trolley Car Collision Near Fairfield Avenue
An automobile driven by James Aaa collided with a Stratford trolley on Fairfield Avenue near State Street shortly before midnight. Motorman Edward Mitchell, pinned against the car, suffered a leg injury and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital after examination by Dr. Maxwell. Three others were uninjured. The auto was damaged and Trapehegen, charged with reckless driving while intoxicated, was held on bond of 200 dollars. Mitchell's injuries were not serious.
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James Aaa
Strat-field
Fairfield Avenue
Edwar Mitchell
Stratford
Mitchell
Maxwell O
Mergency, Hospital
Prsons
Trapehegen
Punctual Southern Trains Praised By Railway President
President Fairfax Harrison of the Alabama Great Southern at a Richmond luncheon joked that old tales of poor service are outdated the railways now boast the punctuality of their trains and near zero accidents he recalled a porter consoling a traveler who missed a train with the line’s most punctual attendant.
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Southern Railway
Fairfax Harrison
Alabama Great Southern Railway
Richmonda
Washington Star
Primaries Favor Selectman Lally in Stratford Vote
In Stratford, the primary to choose candidates for the October 6 town election produced James Lally leading with 309 votes, ahead of Abram Wellington 285 and John Simendinger 132. The race for other offices drew party loyalties with Frank S. Berard, Daniel J. Carten, and several others receiving varied tallies as voters weighed the field.
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Wiss Selectman
James
Hally
Stratford
Jyst
Lally
Avram Wellington
John Simendinger
Wellington
Mily
Simending
Peck
Selectman
Ee Lally
Abram Wellington
John Sim
Prank
S&s. Berard
Daniel J. Carten
David Hughes
Reinhold Perssen
Cortez & Rockwell
Everett B. Sniften
Peter van de Bogart
George R. Webb
Frank Abercrombie
George Ashwn
George Bateman
Tata i
Curtis
Edwin John
Graham
Town School Committee
EH. HJ. Ilenhessey
Helen F. Lewis
Franklin Q. Rhoades
Harry, Wilcoxson
Board of Finance
Walter “E. Goddard
William
H. Hart
Herbert ‘“F.leckie
Board of Relief
Sidney S. Beardsley
William ¥. Blamey
John C. Wilcoxson
Régistrar of ‘Voters
Theodore RB Blackert
Edward A. Skinner
Olaf
Umbehagen
John. ‘Eh
Hattersley
Edward Manchester
Wilbur Reed
Berhard R Sealy
Tobn
Wood
Walters S._ Curtis
Harold C. Lovell
William ‘ Howard ‘Wilcoxson
Aly
Wellington Walker, Jr
Coroner probes death of Mrs Ahern in Stratford crash
Coroner Phelan heard testimonies on the death of Mrs Catherine Ahern after a motorcyclist struck her near Stratford Avenue and Besrasley Lane on September 8. Witnesses described a blocked view from a truck, the rider Ralph Mainfront swerving, and the victim stepping into the path. Ahern died from the fatal injuries sustained in the collision.
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Phelan
Catherine Ahern
Stratford
Avenas
Besrasley Lane
Vhce
Nis
W. Ton Street
Baldwin Street
Stratford Avenue
Anan
Women Machinists Vote to Expose Local Spy System
Park City lodge of the Women’s Machinists voted 100 dollars to uncover a spy network alleged to be used by the manufacturers’ association to disrupt local labor activity. Grand Lodge Organizer Fred Cederholm warned Local 30 members against attending, prompting heated denial from Local 116 and a clash over expulsions. A committee was formed to investigate discharge of workers connected to the recent strike at Grapho phone factory. Grand Secretary E C Davison of the TA of M was due in Bridgeport.
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Park City Lodge
Women's Machinists
Facturers’ Association
Grand Lodge
Fred Cederhoim
Sam Gavit
Machinists’ Organization
Lavit
Local 30
Cederholm
Bridgeport
Juavit
Hig
E.C. Davison
T. A. of M
Million dollar dinner hosted by West Side bank director
Bank director B. Ashman hosted a Brooklawn Country Club dinner for the bank's financial committee after deposits reached 1,000,000 by July 1. Attendees included William B. Jirk, John Desto, I. Stelber, H. Simpson, S. Greenbaum, Fr. Jacoby, A. Sherman, A. H. Nelson, and G. Elmore. The claims committee met briefly at City Hall to hear minor claims and refer several legal petitions to the city.
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B. Ashman
West Side Bank
Brooklawn Country Club
Ashman
Amon
Willliam B. Jirk
John Desto
Dominion Council
Chambers
New York Club Files Brief in Johnson Suit
The New York club filed its brief in the suit against Ban Johnson, seeking to keep the preliminary injunction granted last August. It argues Johnson acted for personal reasons, suspending Carl Mays while delaying action until after his transfer from Boston to New York, and notes Johnson’s stake in Cleveland interests amid negotiations for Mays.
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New York
Italian Foreign Minister Tittoni Resigns Over Fiume Incident
Rome September 28 Italian foreign minister Tomasso Tittoni has resigned due to the Fiume incident. An official announcement cited the resignation as a consequence of the crisis, reflecting tensions in Italian diplomacy. The action follows the national and international fallout from the Fiume affair.
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Mtlone
Rome
Tomasso Tittoni
Fiume
Giorale Vitaliage
Say When Do We Eat Dyspepsia Tablet Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal aid for indigestion. It claims the tablets let readers eat heartily without distress, notes physicians prescribe them, and encourages picking up a six cent box to enjoy meals without fear of discomfort.
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Stuart
Overcome Catarrhal Deafness with Simple Home Remedy
If you have catarrhal deafness or mild hearing loss, go to your druggist for Parmint double strength one ounce. Mix with 44 pint hot water and a little granulated sugar, take one half tablespoon four times daily. This relieves head noises and helps open nostrils and ease breathing.
Polly's Going Up at Park Theatre in Three-Day Run
Brimful of bright lines and funny situations the 1919 Brentwood Park program features Harry Welsh and George Hayes leading a strong cast in Barney Gerard’s Polly's Going Up a satire revue built from Broadway hits like Polly With a Past Going Up Business Before Pleasure and East is West. A photo gallery pawn shop setting introduces Welsh as a pawn broker's clerk and Polly played by Evelyn Cunningham with Hewes as Rube Johnny in love. The show promises lively scenes with aeroplanes steam yachts and other items as props.
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Park
Harry
Welsh
George
Hayes
Barney Gerard
Park Theatre
Gerard
Polly
Velyn Cunningham
Hewes
Rube Johnny
Kodels Leaves for National Convention
Stephen Kodals national president of the Hungarian American Reformed Federation together with Rev Alexander Ludman leaves for the federation convention to be held at the Central YMCA building in the city. Mayor Buck of Butal welcomes delegates. Also details on classes forming at Quilty's School of Dancing with schedules and fees for multiple age groups and dances. A Sitka native wears mourning, Brazilian women expect husbands to wear wedding rings.
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Stephen
Kodals
Federatitnn Company
Alexander Ludman
Husveh
Buttal
Trienniel
Federation F Societies
Onvel Ss
Chaneed
United States
Ys MC. A. Suilding
Buck
Buital
J . Quiley
Quilty
Colonial Ball Room
Pairfield Avenue
LiPerms
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Sally
New Haven
Guiseppe Peppino
Gari
Padi
Fiyme
Bost Garterz
Reckose
Jured
King
America
Marion S. Baldwin, CO
State Street
Arern
Roner
Menufacturers
NEW York’ Club
Johnson
Bets Ag
Theater News
Kodels
National Convention
Sitka
Elman
Minna Elman
Wissner’s ‘Piano Store
Fox Piano Store
Ast
Side
Taylor Holmes
Bray
George Walsh
Brooklawn
Brooklawn Jazz Band
Gokteik
Burama
Mr Aman
Bessie Barriscale
Rachael
Carter Case
Prathe News
Strand Symphony
Hale Hamilton
iBessie
Barriscales
Aratlan
Elmo the Mighty
Park Joseph Kilaw
Harris Theater
Bonney
Harry Sliding
Evelyn Cummingham
Murray’s
Big Orchestra
D. G. Quilty
Mar
Dan
McCarthy
Brooklawn ‘Pavilion
Kearnst
Connecticut
Avison
Beaulieul
A. Grace
VAUDF
Harry Sauber
League of Nations
Tabor & Green
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Rita of
Nonsense
Cion” Mous
Namie
Aville Attractions
Jerome
the Comical Clown
News Weekly
Jim
Fannie Ward
Pathe
Leo
Antonio Moreno
West End
State St
Clinton Ave
Jesse L. Lasky
George Beban
Moyvies—News
Nazimova
Red Lantern
Grand Moonlight Sail Steamer
Norlond
Georgia
Oscar Hammerstien
Jose Collins
Maude Fulton
Mary Marble
Billy Rock
Sam Ship
Nanette
Nan Halperin
Nora Bayes
Fritz Scheff
Florenz Tempest
Duncan Sisters
Blossom Seeley
Carterdehaven
Floratparker
Courtney Sisters
Paulie Frederick
Bily Ty Youngs Gs CO
Danciing Daversion
Vier Pamton
Kathe
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