Stratfield bridge party to aid charity relief work
Mrs Walter B Iashar chairs a large Stratfield bridge party in the sun parlors January 28 to raise funds for the rehabilitation work of the Charity Organization Society relief committee. Members listed include Mrs Frank Staples Mrs Richard Staples Mrs Jacob B Klein and others amid a busy social scene with engagements reflections and gatherings in Bridgeport areas including New Year notes and dances.
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Walter B. Iashar
Stratfield
Special Relief Committee
Charity Organization Society
Frank Staples
Richard Staples
Jacob B. Klein
William H. Griffith
Sumner Simpson
DeVer H. Warner
Louise B. Warren
Henrietta Bishop
Engagement Tea for Miss Barker Sparks City News
A social engagement is announced for Milas Eugenia Kirtland Barker of 143 Coleman Street to Imbert Cyrus Morfey of Croydon. The Thimble club hosted a party with family and friends as the news was shared, highlighting Barker’s charity work and Morfey’s Royal Field Artillery service.
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Haiph Barker
Coleman Street
Milas Eugenia Kirtland Barker
Imbert
Cyrus Morfey
Oalrs
Croydon
Jings Land
Cyphelia
Ophelia
Miss Barker
Ava
George Holmes Edward
Amelia Bonardsley
Courtland
Mss Porter
Farmington
Winter Church
Red Cross
Savannah
Morfey
Canfield Frubber Company
Artillery
Thimble Club
Royal Field Artillery
France
Barbarra
Waldo
Herbert Wakefield
Scotch Fusilisers
Miss Schtnlker
Bertram Ainsworth
Fairfield
Ainsworth
Liberty Chorus Feted At Home Social Gathering
Captain Edward A. Alora and Mrs. Alora hosted about fifty members of the Woman's Liberty chorus at their 2204 Main street home on Monday evening. The holiday color scheme featured greenery, holly, and laurel as they enjoyed dinner and dancing. Mrs. Frederick Flindsley played piano while Capt. Mora led the gathering in a chef’s costume. coffee was served by Mrs. Tillergu son, Mrs. Arthur J. Canfield, Mrs. Edward Hurd, and Mrs. Reber Adams. A delivery letter from Mrs. Frederick B. Granniss conveyed regrets for absence and New Year wishes. Miss Granniss is spending holidays in Meriden.
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Edward A. Alora
Main Street
Liberty Chorus
Frederick Flindsley
Mora
Tyllerguson
Arthur J. Canfield
Edward Hurd
Reber Adams
Frederick B.granniss
Iherry
53 Claims Against B R T Are Allowed
New York December 30 Fifty three damage claims against the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co aggregated eighty five thousand seven hundred eighty seven dollars were allowed by Philip J Mellock special master in a report filed with Federal Judge Julius M Mayer. Nine of the claims totalling twenty seven thousand one hundred forty one dollars were for victims of the Malbone Street tunnel wreck in which nearly one hundred persons were killed. One claimant was awarded sixteen thousand dollars.
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New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Clo
Philip J. Mellock
Julius MS Mayer
the & Ns
Irish Police Barracks Burned in Raid
Raid on Killadysert in Treland destroys police barracks while on duty. Sergeant’s wife in charge at the time forced to flee without her clothing or belongings. Fire follows absence of officers.
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Killadysert
Qmounty
Clara
Treland
Dec
Uissycasey
Wreck of Belgian Ship Sees Three Rescued
Three crew members were saved from the Belgian steamer Anton Van Driel after it struck rocks at the entrance to St Mary’s Bay. The survivors, frostbitten from exposure on the bridge, were among the only living crew of 24.
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ST Johns
N. F
Anton van Driel
St.Mairy’s Bay
Rule Enforced for High School Auditorium Use
The board of education will charge 160 for auditorium use next year. Requests to use the hall free were denied, including a May request from the Wednesday Afternoon Maslew club. Some groups were approved for free rental for events on January 24 and May 13, with proceeds funding the high school library.
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Board of Education
Ives
Independent Order ‘of Odd Fellows
American Legion Is Catspaw of Capital, Berger Says
Detroit Michigan speech by Victor Berger labels the American Legion as the catspaw of capital. He claims the Legion stole half the war spending and would strengthen his criticisms if given time. He opposes Bolshevism and endorses no foreign governance.
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American Legion
Victor Berger
Detroit
Mich. Deu
J. Berger
Milwaukee
Russia
Berger
England
America
New York Harbor
Hungarians to Fight Vienna at Paris Peace Talks
December 30 report that Hungary will sue at Paris to regain territory and restore balance. Apponyi heads the delegation and outlines the procedure, expressing regret over America's withdrawal from the supreme council and faith that Allies will not unfairly treat Hungary, warning of a heavy loss otherwise.
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Vienna
Paris
Unt Apponyi
America
Supreme Council
United States
Europe
New York Courthouse to Be Hexagonal Structure
The board of estimates approved seven million dollars for a new courthouse. The project envisions a hexagonal building to be constructed on the courthouse site behind the Municipal Building in New York.
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New York
Board of Estimates
Municipal Willhiting
Mexico Promises To Release U S Sailors
Washington dispatch reports Mexico will release Harry Learnard and Harry Martin of the U S Pocomoke, arrested at Mazatlan on assault charges, with the American consul stating there was no basis for neglect concerns and promising action today.
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Washington
New York Aldermen Approve Salary Increase
The New York Board of Estimate unanimously adopted a resolution to raise aldermen salaries by 1000 dollars starting January. Sixty five aldermen will benefit from the increase, boosting pay to new levels.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Salvation Lass Rescues Burnside Off New Jersey Coast
Salvation Lass reaches the disabled 3600 ton wooden steamer Burnside far off the New Jersey coast and takes it in tow near the Delaware capes. The rescue preserves a crew in distress aboard the Burnside.
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Pepoadelephia
Lee
Stearmssin
Salvation Cass
Delaware Capes
Burnside
Salvation Iass
New Jersey
Prank Forced Down By Bad Weather Flight
Air mail officials report a mail plane piloted by Max Miller, departing Cleveland for a record non stop flight to New York, landed at Pellefonte, Pennsylvania, due to bad weather. The flight was intended to set a new distance record before reaching New York.
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New York
Pee. Ofs
Air Mail Service
Max Miller
Cleveland
New Yorks
Pellefonte
Cafe Chantant At Country Club Social Event
The Cafe Chantant at Brooklawn Country Club tonight features a lively New Year social with Witlstein Orchestra providing music. Notable bachelor dinner party guests from New Haven include Dorothy Northrop Henrietta Bishop Beatrice Stevens Eleanor Bartram and others among many reservations from local families and clubs.
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Chantant
Brooklawn
Witlstein
Dorothy Northrop
Henrietta Bishop
Beatrice Stevens
New Haven
Eleanor Bartram
Margaret Neithercut
Elizabeth Gassick
Elizabeth Seeley
Alles Curtis
Eleanor Webater
Mary Hincks
Marjorie DeLoais
Hilde Chapman
Louise Atwater
Lewis B. Curtis
W. Gerald Bryant
Pitch
T. le Baron Peters
PD. Skinners
HH. C. Ives
Elmer J. Havens
Frederick B. Curtis
W. P. Allen
Fo Ashman
MT. Smith
Advocates Minimum $1200 Wage for Teachers in New Jersey
Prof George D Stayer of Columbia University urged the New Jersey state teachers association to set a minimum wage of 1200 for public school teachers. He argued teachers deserve more than existing pay and proposed stipends of 1450 to 1680 to allow savings and culture.
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Atlantic City
N. J
George D. Stayer
Columbia University
New Jersey State Teachers’ Association
Hunting Licenses for 1920 Available at Town Clerk Office
Hunting licenses for 1920 are now ready at the Town Clerk's office with Winton authorized to issue them. Licenses cost $1.25 and are required for nonresidents, while residents may fish within Connecticut without a state license.
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Winton Row
Trish and Game Commission
Winton
Connecticut
Cornell Dean's Son Sentenced to State Prison
New York December 30 Donald Hammond 24 son of Cornell University dean William Hammond was sentenced to three and a half to seven years in state prison for violating parole by forging checks and thefts and intoxication. He had been placed on probation last August after pleading guilty to forging a $2,000 check in the name of Wormat Bradford Jr a Newport clubman.
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New York
Donald Hammond
Willam =lammourt
Cornell University
Hammond
Wormat Bradford, Jr
Newport
Willard refuses to comment on charges in Madrid
Paris December 30 Joseph P Willard American ambassador to Madrid since 1913 today refused to comment on a letter by Rear Admiral Benson W Decker former naval attache at Madrid in which he gave reasons for declining the Navy Cross recommended by Secretary Daniels The ambassador said he has nothing to say and will return soon to Madrid
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Paris
Joseph &. Willard
Madrid
Benson W. Decker
Adm
Gal
Daniels
Frank Pixley Near Death in San Diego Hospital
Frank Pixley, noted musical comedy composer, is reported near death at a San Diego hospital. He is said to be suffering from complications after a fall aboard a steamship about two weeks ago, with condition described as serious and deteriorating.
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San Diego
Cal
Dae
Frank Pixley
Pixley
The Letters of Natalie r on Stratford life and old goods
A diary style piece describes a rosy afternoon with grandmother in Stratford. It recalls Windsor chairs, colonial reproductions, and shopping for silverware, Pyrex, and lingerie. The writer notes local shops in Stratford and Liberty building, and mentions Lewandos cleaning, Whiting’s canned goods, and plans to visit New York.
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New England
Stratford
Bridgeport
Willim Samuel Johnson
King's Oflege
Columbia
University
Old Town
Israhdmother
N. Buckingham
Tom
Susie
Whiting
J. WW. Fr
Lewandos
Court Exchange
New York
Sateens and dolls sale on coats and linings
A sale offers sateens for coat linings and petticoats in many colors and widths, with prices around 49 cents per yard and dolls on holiday clearance. Second floor lists mercerized lisles and plain lisles with assorted colors and sizes, plus cotton vests in regular and extra sizes.
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Colorado Avenue
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Dorothea Setzer
New Rocheller
George W. Roberts
Worth Avenue
Esther L. Roberts
Harold J. Hassett
Henry L. Doherty
George H.roberts
Black Rock Country Club
Frary Hale
Clinton Avenue
Jaon Hale
Miss Hare
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Laura Peck
New Rochelle
Ruth Slossor
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Milford
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John B. Jones
Leyden
Mass
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Hernadette Sthelan
Nobie Avenue
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Syracuse
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Opportunity Club
Universalist Church
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Chisr Jolie Marsh
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Margaret Adams
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Pierce
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Gilmore Street
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Minnicord
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Greenfield
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Yale College
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Carlton Avenue
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Chicago
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New Bedford
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U41
Bronx ‘Avenue
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Sherwood Avenue
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Mise
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Rarril Avenue
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New York City
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Albert Foehr
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Washington Avenue
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