Girl Seeks Convent as Adoption Abrogation Ends
Mary Louise Browning, under heavy public attention, completes legal steps to end her adoption, returning to her parents after a surrogate court declares the arrangement null. A crowd of about 2,000 gathered outside as Mary Louise and her family left, she tearfully pleading for a new life. She later sought convent admission in Newark but was refused, then contemplated marriage if nunhood remained out of reach.
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Mary Louise
Mary Pickford
Browning
Mr. Browning
Long Island City
Mary Louse
Queens County
Kew Gardens
Aicu
Board of Education
Immigration Department
Surogate
Mary Wise
Newark Eary
St. John the Baptist
Mother Superior
Dominican Fathers
South Vcangs Avenue
Summit
Head of Narcotics Squad Held in Major Ring Probe
The head of the narcotics squad and three agents were released on bonds of $5906 each after raids on the Chinese quarter uncovered a large narcotics conspiracy. Nine Chinese proprietors of resort dens were also charged and released on bonds of $1500 each. Investigators say up to $7000 in cash and more may be involved in one of the nation’s largest narcotic rings unearthed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddiers
Beach
Son
Whington
Oregon man named to tax board term ending 1926
Aug. 11 AP dispatch from Oregon reports C Hodgera Arundel of Oregon was named to the State Board of Tax Appeals for a term expiring June 1, 1926. Other notes from the same bulletin include a New York shooting of Ora Williamske by federal agents near a highway, and various local incidents in Connecticut and New Haven.
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Oregon
Swagsscott
Mass
Aug
C. Hodgera’ Arundel
Laday
Coopers
Ora Wilimske
New York City
Vollagaed
New York
David
Bull
Grand Anse
Quebe
Alexander Stillman
James V. Stillman
Grand Mere
Grand Auge
I Call Me Daddy Browning Pleaded and I Began
A dated reminiscence from a young girl recalling her attempts to escape Browning’s control. She narrates plans to move her family forward financially, dreams of a tea room beside a garage, and notes schooling in Ottokar Bartik’s dance class and stenography. She vows independence and to resist Browning’s threats.
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Mr. Browning
Daddy
Waya
Papa
Astoria
Browning
Ottokar
Bartik
Metropolitan Opera Ballet School
Mosey
Andrews reviews Connecticut men for district administrator
General Andrews conducted personal inspections of four state directors, among them Putney and Canfield, as candidates for the new district administrator post. He plans further conferences with state directors nationwide. Other named candidates include Murdoch of Pennsylvania, Fullwiller of Virginia, Swain of Delaware, and Buanitz of Maryland. Senator Wadsworth declined to endorse anyone. No final decisions announced.
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Willam A. Murdock
Pennsylvania
Robert A. Fulwiller
Virginia
Wiliam J. Swain
Delaware
Edmund Buanitz
Maryland
Andrews
Putney
Canfield
Jamey A. Wadsworth
New York
Wolstendam
General Andrews
Actress in Albany Poisoning Attempt After Robbery Claim
Almost penniless 22 year old Allania Higbee of File Ma attempted suicide by poison in Albany N Y. Police say she was once a Folies member and alleges a robbery of 800 dollars at Saratoga Springs last week. She is expected to recover.
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Albany
Allania Higbee
File
Fight Ends With Primaries In City Election Fight Begins Anew
William M Bennett the former GOP mayoral candidate announced his plan to enter the primaries, running alone and opposing the ticket led by Waterman and defeated Mitchell. Republican leaders doubt his strength against Waterman while Democrats spar over Walker versus Hylan in the Board of Estimate as tensions rise over primary campaigning and traction issues.
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William M. Bennett
Bennett
Waterman
Mitchell
John Purvey Mitchel
United States Aviation Service
Bennet
S Tylan
Hylan
James F. Walker
Board of Estimate
Tammany
Joseph Johnson
Public Works
Manhattan
Walker
Repulyticana
Waterpower value to be fixed in case against Hydraulic Co
A Superior court committee began hearings at the County Building to determine water power damages for the Charles H. Radcliff and Sons underwear mill at Maston as Bridgeport Hydraulic Co plans a reservoir that will reduce the Pequonnock river supply. Judge Booth has deemed the improvements a public necessity and named a three-member committee to submit damage estimates. Real estate expert Wilbur A. Smith valued the Radcliff buildings at 18373 dollars after depreciation, excluding land and machinery. Proceedings continue with two witnesses to be examined in a full day of testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Radcliff and Sons Company
Maston
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Radcliff
Pequonnock
Underwear Company
John R. Booth
Superior Court
W. Parker Beeley
Bridgeport
Fred Carstesen
Nichols
George Beors
Wilbur A. Smith
Bryan Memorial Plan Called Hoax
News reports claim a Florida monument site for William Jennings Bryan was announced by Miss Dionesse Bryan Evans. Charles W. Bryan said he had no knowledge of such plans, while Clewiston residents touted the lakeside town as a memorial site.
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Bryan
New York
Clewiston
Florida
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Misa Dionesse Bryan Evans
Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Luke. Clewiston
Fla
Dianesga Bryan Evans
Williams Jennings Bryan
Lake Qkeechole
United States
Pardon Request For Former Indiana Governor McCray
A delegation from Indiana will present to Attorney General Sargent a pardon petition for Warren T. McCray, former governor now serving 10 years for mail fraud. The package includes letters from influential Indiana figures and lacks prior approval from Judge Arderon or the prosecuting attorney.
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Washington
Warren T.mccray
Indiana
Atlanta
Sargent
Wood
McCray
Ardernon
Circuit Court of Appeals
Chécage
Northwest Forest Fires Still Blaze
The forest fire situation in Oregon and British Columbia showed some improvement while Washington Idaho and Montana reported fires out of control. Over 59 fires burned in Trinity and Shasta counties California sparked by lightning yesterday. Quadra Island near Vancouver Island suffered a blaze that destroyed wooded tracts and killed one man while threatening several farmhouses. Smoke from the fires hindered a Kobe freighter captain and a tug in Vancouver, as he could not see the tug due to dense smoke.
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San Francisco
Oregon
British Columbia
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Trinity
Shasta County
California
Quadra Island
Vancouver Island
Kobe
Vancouver
B. C
Nesthor
Call Challenger Before Referee in Bridgeport Bankruptcy
Tax Collector Howard 8 Challenger summoned to appear before Referee in Bankruptcy John Keogh this morning to show cause why the city’s claim for taxes against Bridgeportie and Marhine Company, bankrupt, should not be disallowed. Papers served on Challenger and City Clerk Alfred W. Burdick required them to show cause why the city should not participate in the bankrupt estate or share claims against trustee James W. Ogden. The city’s claim is objected to as a tax on personal property with disputed amount and validity.
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Howard
Challenger
John Keogh
Ogden
Pied Piper of Stamford Arrested in Shooting Case
Jamey Thesslis, arrested on a shooting charge, lies dying after being shot six times. Valente, nicknamed the Pied Piper for his trailing beard and whistle, is known in Stamford for public disturbances and drunkenness, with past arrests linked to performances in busy street intersections.
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Jamey Thesslis
Phewlis
Rattle
Valente
Stamford
Coolidge Eyes Expanded Aircraft Projects and Air Fleet
President Coolidge contemplates approving leasing of the Los Angeles to support commercial aviation. John Hays Hammond Jr and General Clarence R Edwards push heavier-than-air and dirigible ventures. The White House seeks to expand aviation programs to foster an air fleet and trained personnel for national defense.
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John Hays Hammond, Jr
Clarence R. Edwards
Warmond
Coolidge
Los Angeles
Billy’ Mitchell
Army Air Service
Tie
Welfare employes outing at Pleasure Beach
The Welfare Building staff planned a large afternoon gathering at Pleasure Beach with Ladies' Hospital Society members and office personnel. A 1:30 clam chowder and beef sandwich meal precedes a 4:30 sheep roast dinner with Mayor Behrens expected to attend. The program features games, dancing, and water activity under an orchestra, with Vincent Whitney directing if rain forces a venue change.
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Welfareuilding
Ladies’ Hospital Society
Pleasure Beach
F. William Behrens
Vincent Whitney
Welfare Building
Five Arrested for Firing Weapons in City Limits
Five men were arrested on warrants for discharging firearms in the city on July 2. The arrests followed an investigation into the shooting of eleven year old Friedorf Sponberg as he stood near Ash Creek. Suspects named Ash Street residents Alfred Jackson Fritzef Johnson Louis Miller Edward Flanagan were released on bonds, with police uncertain if they caused the accident.
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Friedorf Sponberg
Ash Creek
Charles Jackson
Ash Street
Alfred Jackson
Fritzef Johnson
Davidson Street
Louis W. Miler
Foyerweather Street
Edward Flanagan
Alice Street
Rec
New Fire Truck Demonstrated On Logan Block
Fire Chief Daniel Johnson and officers attended a demonstration of the new Magirus aerial ladder and water tower on the Logan building at Congress and Middle street. The European style unit arrives in four sections, mounted at the rear, folds over the driver, and extends just over the rear when idle. It features high handrails and a direct-drive mechanism unlike current compressed air or hydraulic systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Johnson
Congress
Middle Street
Young Rifleman Shoots Comrade in Mud Flats Shanty
Police report a twelve year old, Stephen Martinow of 448 Park Avenue, was shot in the hip by playmate Adolph Gregens, twelve, of 450 Park Avenue, in a back lot shanty near the Crane company plant. Adolph found the rifle, hid it, then retrieved it with Stephen and Vincent Martinow for target practice. The gun fired during a handling mishap, injuring Stephen who recovered at home after treatment. Adolph spent the night away, then returned home.
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Stephen Martinow
Park Avenue
Adolph Gregens
Stephen
Adolph
Crane Company
Hydraulic Company
Main
Gilbert
Vincent Martinow
Vincent
Council 70 Take Emergency Action
Northey will ask the aldermanic board at its September meeting for funds to repair roads in Life and passable condition. He hopes the Board of Appoinment will furnish between $5,000 and $10,000, but members worry there are only a few dollars in the general fund.
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Northey
Aldermanic Board
President Coolidge weighs Japan ambassador post amid Far East tension
President Coolidge is considering the ambassadorship to Japan with serious regard to the Far East situation. Louisville-born Willand v Fon o of Dawage ted WEN Dati stands among the names under review as the administration weighs the post.
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Swampslott Mass
Ang. Tak
Willand
Fon O
Dawage
Ted Wen Dati
Louisalle
Coolidge
Japan
Far East
Shingles Struck Horse On Madison Avenue Frightens Team
Two horses hitched to a heavy lumber wagon were frightened when a bundle of shingles fell from a front truck. The vehicle struck a parked car, broke a fence, and the team fled south on Madison Avenue toward Madison Terrace yesterday around 4 PM. Driver Charles Wats unloaded in front of a building under construction near the corner. The parked car was owned by Giuseppe Bacchioceli at 1834 Main Street and the fence by Andrew Olouskey at 909 Madison Avenue.
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Bohei
Madison Avenue
Madison Terrace
Charles Wats
Lexington Avenue
Kong
Chealdawalk
Guiseppe Bacchioceli
Madison Avenas
Andrew Olouskey
School Board Backs Superintendent Plan in City Education Survey
The Board of Education voiced strong support for Superintendent Carroll R. Reed’s plan. President Elmer H. Travens stated the board will aid him in gathering information and cooperate to implement the proposed survey on city education conditions.
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Board of Eduation
Carroll RR. Reed
Elmer HH. Travens
Chimney Fire At Sheffield Inn Opp Mannon Street
A basement chimney fire at the Sheffield Inn on Main Street opposite Mannon Street yesterday afternoon near four o clock was extinguished by firefighters with soot at the chimney base causing no damage. Alarm from box 37 triggered recalls five minutes later.
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Main Street
Mannon Street
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls reports multiple medical incidents at various locations. Edward Blackwell, 52, collapsed with abdominal cramps on Sea View Avenue near Power House and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in stable condition. Laura Sam, 25, transferred to Bridgeport Hospital by private doctor. Fred J. Brady, 36, suffered a head injury from a falling brick near the American Hardware Company on Fairfield Avenue, transported to Emergency Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital. found to have a fractured skull.
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Edward Blackwell
Jefferson Street
Seaview Avenue
Power House
Bridgeport Hospital
Laula Sam
South Avenue
Fred J. Brady
Laurel Avenue
American Hardware Company
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Iemergency Hospital
St. Vincent
No Town as Bad as Bridgeport Blodgett Declares
State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett says investigations into 40 towns’ tax collection show broader issues but no town equals Bridgeport. He notes unsatisfactory collections elsewhere yet sees no basis for “ripper” bills and stresses ongoing inquiries will not lead to such measures.
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Bridgeport
Blodgett
William H. Blodgett
Fifth District Harmonious Leaders Pledge Republican Rally
King Republicans in the Fifth district aim for stronger showings in upcoming primaries with a reorganized base. Daisy Barstow leads a stable group of Working women as Attorney Dwight Graver and Sheriff John F. Maloney push applications for primary placement.
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Vaming
Daisy Barstow
King
Dwight Graver
John F. Maloney
Driver Held for Man's Death in Coventry Auto Crash
Alfred Claver of New Haven was held criminally responsible for the death of John Amerson Jr. in a Coventry automobile collision on a Sunday morning. Coroner Mix found Claver intoxicated at the time. Amerson, a papermaker, and Alfred Schmelding stopped on Main Street to repair a tire when the car driven by Viewerstra Solmedding struck him. He died hours later in hospital.
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New Haven
Theodore Durkin
St. Raphael's Hospital
Moon
John Payne
Hamden Fayne
el Mix
Payne
Ferry Street
Fox Street
Alfred
Claver
John Amerson, Jr
Coventry
Buscage
Mix
Clonec
Anderson
Viewerstra & Solmedding
More Sewer Work Ready for Bids in City
The city plans a second sewer project valued at 410000. Bids are expected after proposals advertise before next week. Closing date is August 21. The Sewer Committee will award contracts that night. Works cover Laurel Avenue Norman Street Wade Avenue Tift Mead North Main Street Bethany Chapel Alfred Street Princeton Street Bennett Street Noble Avenue Beardaley Park Terrace Salem Street.
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Laurel Avenue
Noreman Street
Wade Alved
Tift Menue
North Main Street
Betheny Chapel
Alfred Street
Princeon Street
Bennett Street
Noble Avenue
Beardaley Park Terrace
Salem Street
Artillery Regiment Heads to Fort Wright Camp
The Bridgeport 242nd Coast Artillery of Connecticut National Guard departs Sunday at 9 am from Anon Street foot of the hill aboard the army mine planter Bald for a two week encampment at Fort H. G. Wright on Flaher's Island. About 260 men and 13 officers will train with three regulars and four reserves under Major L. K. Evans. Governor Trumbull will visit on Governor's Day August 27 with a salute and target practice. The encampment costs the government roughly 24,000 dollars, including 6,000 for heavy artillery and 3,500 for small arms ammunition.
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Bridgepot
242Nd Cotpt Artillery
Connecticut
Aban
Army
Fort H. G. Wright
Flaher’s Island
Fort Wright
L. EK. Evans
Boston Avenue
National Guard
Long Island
Evans
John H. Trumbull
64 Land Parcels Transferred From East End Realty
The East End Realty corporation, formed by Remington Arms, transferred 64 parcels of war housing venture property to Abraham Podolott and Maurice Podolott near New Haven. The warranty deed records show a price of 82500 dollars. Properties lie on Remington, Dover, Willow, Putnam, Harvey, Helen streets and Fast Palisade, Bishop avenues, Palimede, Pixfee places, and Boston terrace. The deal is described as one of the area’s largest realty transactions with further transfers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Band Concert Tonight at Beardsley Park
The Board of recreation presents a Wheeler and Wilson band concert at Beardsley Park tonight led by Albert Sanger. It starts at 7 30 and features Battle of Inkerman march Egmont overture Spirit of America Patrol Unfinished Symphony and selections from Hose Marie plus dance numbers Will You Remember Me Chestin on Me Show Me the Way If You Knew Susie and I’ll See You in My Dreams.
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Board of Recreation
Beardsley Park
Wheeler and Wilson
Albert Sanger
Battle of Inkerman
Egmont
Hose Marie
Susie
Meetings Tonight Diverse Local Lodges and Societies
A list of tonight meetings across Bridgeport includes Italian Women's council at 56 Beach Mount, Adelphian lodge at 1087 Broad Street, Magna Charta lodge, Harmony Council No. 12, Us A. M., Newfield building, Ladies' Auxiliary American Legion, Bridgeport Mandolin Club at Room 416 Warner Building, Chamber of Commerce directors at Alonzo club, Household of Ruth at 496 Housatonic Avenue, Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Masonic Temple, Enifihet Council, Seindinaglen Fraternity of America, Kyoto Council 62 Cannon Street, cable council Royal Arcanum 10285 Main Street, Cornelia Wilder Council Loyal Ladies of the Royal Arcanum 1025 Main Street, Central Labor Union 179 Elm, Danish Sisterhood 42 Cannon Street, Star of Unity Lodge No. 420.4 RB 1987 Broad Street, Bridgeport unit No. 757 Steuben Society Schwaben Hall 47 French Street, Traskab Lodge No. 16 D LF 65 Cannon Street.
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Italian Women's Council
Beach Street
Mount, Lodge
State Street
Adelphian Lodge
Broad Street
Magna Charta Lodge
Bows of
Bt. George
Stratford Avenue
Harmony Council
No 12
Us A. M
Newfield
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
Bridgeport Mandolin Club
Warner Building
Chamber of Commerce
Noon
Alzonquin Club
Household of Ruth
G U
Housatonic Avenue
Pyramid Temple
Nobles of the Mystic Sherine
Masonic Temple
Enifihet Council
Seindinaglen Fraternity of America
Cannon 4
Kyoto Council
Degree of Pocahontas
Cannon Street
Cable Council
Royal Arcanum
Main Street
Cornelia Wilder Council
Loyal Ladies of the Royal Arcanum
Central Labor Union
Elm
Troskit Lodge
Cannan Street
Unity Lodge
Bridgeport
Steuben Soiety of America
Schwaben Hall
French Street
Traskab Lodge
D. FL
French Acrochart Arrives in Moscow on World Tour Leg
The Capua Acrochart from Paris landed in Moscow today as part of a three day air tour of Eurasia. The team flew from Constanmhonte to Moscow at high speed and will return to Paris tomorrow to resume the journey.
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Capua Acrochart
Moscow
Constanmhonte
Paris
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Jose Minone
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Lamont
Walter H Schuetz
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Anne E Nearing
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Charles A. Lilya
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Illinois
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W York
Charles Chaplin
J B. McKenzie
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Vensuely Vanderbilt
William K. Vanderbilt
Earl Kot Smith
Bydney Smith
Uark Avenue
C. Whitney Carpenter, Jr
Gotham
Vanderbilt
Muriel Vandderbilt
Frederick Cameron Church
Newport
Mira Vanderbilt
Aorkolk
Caphal
Pies Point
Hamptor
Norlalk
Antomibel Club
New Tien County
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Daddy” Browning
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