New York elevated and subways halted during funeral
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company halted service on the elevated and subway lines during Theodore PP. Shouts' funeral in New York. The service at Brick Presbyterian Church drew participation from major figures and officials. Honorary pallbearers included Major General Thomas H. H. Barry, August Belmont, and Henry P. Davison. Interborough executives served as ushers with delegations from the brotherhood and shopmen.
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York
Interborough Rapid i Company
Thedore
Brick Presbyterian Church
Thomas HH. T Barry
August Belmont
Henry P. Davison
Interborough
Interborough Brotherhood
Elerdeal Torees
FAS Destroyer Seeks Recruits in Local Draft
A recruiting party from the i. 8. 8. 'Conner, one of the fastest destroyers in the WA, reports to the local navy recruiting station and invites all ready to enlist. Recruitment will occur at the tent on Stratford avenue or at the royal office on Cannon street.
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Conner
Savy
Stratford Avenue
Royal
Cannon Street
George C Edwards VCE President of Silver Co Dies
George C Edwards 73 vice president of the International Silver Company and founder of the Bridgeport Chain Company died after a long illness at his home 174 Park Place Bridgeport Conn He was a prominent citizen with roles at American Chary Company Bridgeport Savings Bank and local Episcopal church Funeral services set for Thursday at the Episcopal church with many company officials and employees expected to attend The factory will close at noon Thursday in his memory
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George €. Edwards
Internati Yer Company
Bridgeport Chain Company
Park Place
Edwards
Watertown Academy
Waterdoar
Binghamton, N
Flo
New York
Charles Holmes
Rogers & Britton Sammany
Malmas & Eile, Wards Company
Folmes& Edwards Company
Imerger Iy
International Silver AO Trypan
Cancel
Venra
American Chaty Company
Mwe
Alectreig Viento
Alin- Edwards
National Bank
Tel S. Mawards
Albert Les
Esther Dws
Thomas L
Charles . Bliss
Tie
Mdwerdls
Government Farm Land Flaw Help For Military Members
Soldiers sailors and marines are urged to seek information on allotment bonus travel pay and related matters from the special secretary at the City M C A. He dedicates his time including evenings to assist, in a lobby duty role.
Former Kaiser's Field Kitchen Arrives with War Trophies
New York September 26. A transport from Brest brings 700 tons of World War trophies to the United States for display at the Smithsonian Institution. The copper field kitchen with enamel work bears no battle damage and is credited to the German crown prince. Medals captured by American troops were among the souvenirs. Two German motor cycles of a new type used for machine guns are included, with an estimated top speed of 120 miles per hour.
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New
Yor
Brest
Smithsonian Tustituie
Washington
Verdun
Anti-Saloon Agents Held Up in Paris
Paris reports that two agents from the Anti-Saloon League failed to obtain visas while seeking passports in Paris for travel to England. The State Department is said to monitor the league's European expansion and its impact on international relations and tensions.
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Paris
England
London
American State Department
Europe
Daily Mail
Twoncenta
League
Three Men Arrested in Chicago Bank Robbery
In Chicago three men including a clerk at the post office were arrested for planning and taking part in a theft from the federal reserve bank last Thursday. About $240,000 of a $418,000 shipment was stolen with $99,620 recovered. Suspects named include John Wolda and alleged accomplices Teo and Walter Phillips.
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Chicago
Carly
Federal Reserve Bank
Tadiannab Whiting
John Wolda
Teo
Walter Phillips
Negroes Endorse Whites in Lynching at Athens Mass Meeting
A mass meeting near Lexington Georgia on September 28 saw Black attendees express support for white actions in the Cox case and associated violence. The report notes indictments and conflicting accusations while mentioning unclear roles and local tensions. The fragmentary text cites attacks, murders, and unclear immediate executions amid race related unrest.
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Athens
Lexington
Toiching
Cox
Mesia
Accuson
uUrine
Levine
Grimes
South American Security Vision in League Covenant
Former Senator James Hamillton Lewis spoke under the American region of Europe War Veterans about the League of Nations covenant. He argued the covenant, written by Woodrow Wilson years earlier, aimed to protect South American states under the Monroe Doctrine and prevent external aggression against smaller nations.
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Uls
League of Nationes
Paris
James Hamillton Lewis
Europe
Bolrah and
Johnson
Middle N
Jr. Lewis
Woodrow Wilson
South America
New York Bank Clerks Organize For Shorter Hours
New York sept 28 bank clerks form an organization to press for a six hour day with a halt for extra hours up to 7 pm and double time for each hour after 7. About 3000 workers in principal banks and stations joined the group and drafted demands. The details of the plan have not yet been presented.
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New York
Dina
Lanicer
War costs in manpower and losses for United States
Washington January 24 official estimates place total war cost in manpower at 322182 with 116,499 dead and 20,690 wounded. The figures cover army and naval forces across all theaters through September 1, detailing killed in action major share, and deaths from accidents and other causes.
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Wwashington
United States
Woman Given One Year on Bigamy Charge
Sept 28 Maryl Rift known as Mary Rinaldi and NaygereN pleaded guilty in Superior court to bigamy after admitting she married Louis Rinaldi a local bartender while still married to Joly Ale Cann of New York. Judge Join Weer sentenced her to less than one year in state prison.
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Niga
Mary Rinaldio
Naygeren
Croce Xverson
Join Weer
Louis Rinaldi
Rhine
New Rite
Joly Ale- Cann
New York
Fraternal Carnival and Lawn Party at Club House
The Loyal Order of Moose event at Slate Street club house continues to next Wednesday with Speidel’s Orchestra providing music. Next Sunday James J. Day Superior Director will speak in Colonial Hall on his wartime experiences. Colonel Lou Landes of Florida and Col. Barry Tyler of Providence are listed as speakers at the Victory Night celebration honoring members who served in the war.
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United States
Uolonet Barry Tler
Providence
National Jewish Welfare Boat
Lou Landes
Florida
Pe Veaciul
Harinreaay
Penniless Woman Alicia Barber Dies Leaving Cash
An attache for the probate court found about 8000 in cash yesterday in a safe deposit box rented by Miss Alicia M Barber an employee of Warner Brothers corset company who died recently She was believed penniless at her death on September 13 and left 85000 in the estate viewed as a sum tied to the box
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Alicia M. Barber
Warner Brothers’ Corset Company
Barber
Legion Button Replaces Flag on President's Coat Lapel
A Montana chapter of the American Legion awarded a veteran of the war to President Wilson after his special train visit to Glendive. The group presented a miniature American Legion badge he wore on his coat lapel, replacing the flag pin he had worn.
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Legion
Wilson Pnola
American Legion
Wilson
Glendive
Montana
Porcelain Slippers Hidden in Cakes In Brittany
In Brittany storekeepers place a tiny porcelain slipper in cakes as a custom. An American soldier in Rennes bit into one and asked what it meant. A mademoiselle explained that the slipper foretells the buyer paying for the cake, a playful local ritual cited by the Systan Post.
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Brittany
Rennes
Mademoiselle
Monsieur
Lawsuit Over Note and Divorce Actions Filed
John D. Stady of this city filed suit in the Common Pleas court against Peter A. Tharp of Bridgeport, seeking $4109 on a note dated August 5, 193? payable three quarters after date, alleging nonpayment. Maude Drummond Many of New York sued for divorce in Superior court from Frederick W. Many of Norwalk, alleging desertion on August 21, 1914, and requesting restoration of her maiden name.
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John D. Stady
Common Pleas Court
Peter A. Tharp
Bridgeport
Plainiff
Maude Drummond
New York
Frederick WW
Norwalk
New trolley cars arrive for Derby division
Seven new Pay As You Leave trolley cars have been brought to the city and are now in the local car barn. They will be put in service on the local division of the Connect Hcat company as soon as division officials finalize the zone schedule.
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Sept
Connec- Hcat
Meeting at Sheeial piecing of for Virhieschien to fee feeb
Disjointed text notes a meeting about wearing vents, a plant visit, and a figure named Samuel J. Slawsen. It mentions costs for winter in New England approximating 36000 dollars and references to France and a Locomobile. The garbled prose presents no coherent events or verifiable facts.
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Virhieschien
Pershing
Praveditus
Locotie i Cs
Ite Company
Fracee
Cis
Superrdrove
Ite
Taulsinds Lia Jendent
Samuel J. Slawsen
Simin
New England I
Ithe
Docehl
Gore i. Kath Wabu
Bide Ie
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FAS Destroyer
Meat Department
Arbor
Kerel
Agai bin
PRC Market
Ie “Te K
Sts . E
Main Street
George C.edwards
Silver CO
Read
Kaiser's Field Kitchen
Ghina
Glenwood Club
Glenwood
Hoover Suction Cleaners
Aeolian Vocalions
Main ST
Elm ST
Vitor Lewis Qafornis
Waterbury
Systan Post
New England Confectionery Company
Boston
Mass
Incu I Sone
Basak
Joseph Bionde
East Main Street
Barnum G18
Helbig’s Market
Price Beal
Charte Dielkens
WA Bike
Bridgeport, Conn
Palafield Ave
Cee Ottom
Watson Bank ‘Building
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