Prison reformer Osborne sued for alienation of affection
Julia V Mullane of Portsmouth sues Lieutenant Commander Thomas Mott Osborne for 25000 alleging he induced her husband Chief Yeoman William Duffy to desert her two days after their February 20 1919 marriage. Duffy later wed Helen M Healey. both were arrested on a statutory charge and bailed.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Julia V. Mullane
Thomas Mott Osborne
Naval Prison
Borne
Yeoman
Wiliam Duffy
Osborne
Duffy
Thomascott Osborne
A. B. Yale
Kittery
Gysorne
Brookwa
Helen M. Healey
Miss Healey
Portland
Miss
Mul Jane
32000 Employes of Western Union to Get Raise
New York announces that 32000 Western Union Telegraph and Telephone Co employees will receive salary increases totaling 5000600 dollars on January 1. Workers with more than one year in service get 15 percent raises while those with six months to a year receive 10 percent. only employees earning under 250 dollars a month are affected.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph and’ Telephone Company
Bridgeport Firms Incorporate With $7.96 Million Capital
Three local corporations filed certificates in Hartford detailing a combined capital of 7.96 million dollars with identical incorporators. They plan broad business scopes including patents and banking and will commence operations on January 1000. The firms are Bridgeport Liquidation Company 4.6 million, Fairfield Liquidation Company 1.76 million, and East End Realty Company 1.7 million, all tied to Korhberg Garver and Walter Sk. Earle and J F Dempsey of New York and Brooklyn.
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Secretary of State
Hartford
Korhberger Garver
Walter Sk. Earle
New York
J. F. Dempsey
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bridgeport Liquidation Company
Capital
Fairfield Liquidation Company
Bridgeport
East End Reality Company
Brickdgeport
FOREIGN WAR VETERANS REJECT MERGER WITH LEGION
Raymond Harripost of the Veterans of Foreign Wars announces full post authorization to induct GA. R. veterans as honorary members. A separate message denies any consolidation with the American Legion or other groups, citing the Grand Army of the Republic’s stance and vowing no merger.
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Raymond WW. Harripost
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Order of All
GA. R
Grand Army of the Republic
Columbus
W. F. Ww
Passports Now To Be Obtained Near Home
Patrick J. Goode of New Haven appointed passport permit agent for the state department in southern Connecticut. He will collect applications from aliens seeking departure permits to leave the United States, including citizens of Germany Austria Hungary and others unable to obtain passports from their countries. Previously applicants traveled to Hartford or New York for permits.
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Patrick J. Goode
New Haven
Department of State
Connecticut
Mr. Goode
United States
Aleas
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Hartford
New York
Braves Sign Lefty Hugh Brown From Atlanta Stet Co
Boston announces the signing of Hugh Brown a left handed pitcher from Atlanta Georgia with no minor league experience. Brown pitched last season for the Atlanta Stels Co nine and won all his games.
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Braves
Boston
Hugh Brown
Atlanta
Boston Nationals
Brown
Atlanta Step! Co
Painters to Meet at Stratfield Convention
The augural convention of the Society of Master Painters and Decorators of the state is set for February 24 and 25 at the Stratfield. Besides business sessions, a social and entertainment program is planned.
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Society of Master Painters and Decorators of
Stratfield
Envoy of Korea critiques league in YMCA speech
Professor Hurlbert, envoy from Korea, urged democracy and self determination at a YMCA gathering. He warned that allowing Japan to keep Shantung would empower despots, citing Korea and Shantung atrocities and urging a League of Nations that protects small nations.
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Korea Raps League
Y.M.C. A
Japan
Korea
Ifomer B. Hurlbert
United States
China
Siberia
Hurlbert
Y. M
Shantung
Inamdayita
League of Allons
League of Nations
Andrew Carnegie
Safety cars to arrive here in three weeks
The first of 28 Birney type safety cars, built by Osgood Bradley in Worcester, arrives in Bridgeport. Car No 2224 is housed at Congress Street barn. 27 more cars are due within three weeks. The new cars feature a foldable passenger seat, durable wood, and a transfer box groove. Officials praise the North Main Street route and pay-as-you-enter or pay-as-you-leave fare plans to ease congestion.
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Osgood Bradley
Worcester
Mass
Ware
Congress Street
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Joseph §. Goodwin
North Main Street
Plaza
Goodwin
Massoth
Park City
Masgoth
Robert Morton
Waterbury Public Service Aggodiation
Waterbury
First Annual Masquerade by Foreign War Vets
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host its first annual masquerade on New Year’s Eve. Members have helped for six weeks to ensure a brillant event with decorative Armory styling and double orchestras. Gifts await the best costumes, with Charles S. Pengurn, Thomas H. Lashar, Bert W. Wheeler, Gordon C. Goodwin, Clayton Ambrose, William F. Lyhne and Raymond Slargrave on the organizing committee.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Alate Armory
Charles S. Pengurn
Thomas H. Lashar
Bert W. Wheeler
Gordon .C. Goodwin
Clayton Ambrose
William Tf. Lyhne
Raymond Slargrave
Attitude on Cummins Bill Drafted by Rail Unions
Washington December 28 organized railway employees will issue a decision of principles at a conference with President Harding and the American Federation of Labor. Leaders say nothing drastic is expected but unions will back the railway machinists if Congress enacts anti strike provisions. Senators and representatives doubt the bill will be accepted as passed and foresee a possible Wilson veto.
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Washington
Clummins
Gomipors
American Federation of Lahor
Lunbor
Railway Piichinists’ Union
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Milford holiday events planned with civic concerts and church services
Milford hosts a busy holiday schedule with a Royal Arcanum initiation, a watch night service at Methods Church, Epworth League visits to shut‑ins, and a New Year’s Eve watch event. The Municipal Hall concert by Milford Police and a Mutual Sick Benefit fundraiser, plus open houses at Arctic Engine Co. No. 1 and other clubs, fill the evening.
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Milford
Volunteer Council
Royal Arcanum
Epworth League
Thany
Elitics
Mutual Sick Benefit Association
Thomas’ Chateau Orchestra
Harry McCucahe
New Haven
Arctic Engine Company No. 1
Oller Clubs
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W. E
Telegraph Co
Patrick 7. Goode
Thas
Tuilbert
Wilison
Bridgeport, Conn
Main ST
Aenerod
Leks
Armory “New
Cummins
Milford Notes
Howland
Kuppenheimers Town
Chesterfields
Raglans
Oxfords
Kuppenheimers
Belters
Town
Ulsters
Raglans Plaid
THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
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