Alleged incendiary held for trial at Bantam
Willan Mac Flaherty of Bantam was bound over to the Superior Court on arson charges after a hear ing before Justice Hubbard. He is accused of setting fire to the Trumbull and Van derpool Electric Manufacturing Company warehouse at Bantam Sunday night, destroying the warehouse and two nearby buildings with a loss of about 2000 dollars. He remains in Litchfield county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Willan Mac
Flaherty
Bantam
Justice of the Peace
Hubbard
Trumbull and Vanderpool Electric Manufacturing Company
OG Ta
Litchfeld County
Fourth District G O P In Its New Quarters
The Fourth District Republican club moved from its old corner at State street and Ectorio avenue to occupy the entire upper story of the Bostwick block on State street. An organization meeting Sunday afternoon elected John and L Lyons president and Abe S Geduldig treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District
Republican Club
State Street
Ectorio Avenue
Bostwick Block
New Quarters
Joht
Abe S. Geduldig
Bishop W A Quayle Delivers Lecture Here
Known Methodist orator Bishop William A Quayle spoke at the First Methodist Church on Fairfield Avenue about Jean Valjean from Victor Hugo. He discussed the character’s significance and philanthropy, noting real charity lies in providing employment rather than money, and referenced usage of Vaseline to stop squeaks in doors and hinges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishos
William A. Quayle
Jean Valjean
Victoria
Fes
Fast “Hight
First Methods
Fairfield Avenue
Esher Quayle
Meetings Tonight For Fraternal Lodges And Societies
Tonight a series of meetings and dates are announced for fraternal groups. Listings include Fraternal orders such as Improved Order of Red Men, Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workmen, Knights of Columbus affiliates and women’s clubs across locations on Broad Street State Street Elm Street and surrounding avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttalian Women's Council
Beach St
Elm Street
Baigher Lodge
Scandinavvian Fraternity of America
Cannon Street
Farren Lodge
Ancient Order of United Work
State Street
Kyota Council
Pocahontas
Broad Street
Pyramid Temple
Noblea of the Mystic Shrine
Masonic Temple
Ruth GT. C. OF
Housatonic Avenue
Seasids Council
Royal Arcanum
Main Street
Lady How Council
Sona and Daughters of Liberty
Pioneer Camp
Woodmen of the World
Fairfield Avenue
Secretary Fall to Run for Senate Amid Cabinet Tension
Washington reports Albert B. Fall plans to resign as Secretary of the Interior to seek the Senate seat of New Mexico, challenging Democrat A. A. Jones. Fall cites weariness of cabinet life and fallout with President Harding over Alaska as factors. If elected, it deepens strain between Fall and the White House during a volatile period.
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George Manning
Washinteton
Bridgeport ‘Telegram
Washington, D.C
Harding
Albert B. Fall
New Meoxlea
Fall
Senate
Andrieus
Demouial
Gion
Mr. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Ate
White House
Joseph H. Wstes
Hstes
Scott C. Bone
Charlie
Alaska
Bones
the Washington
Theme
New Washington Herald
Washington State
Northwest
Yali
Washington
Interior Department
New Mexico
Tig
Jones
Bas Cally
Senator Fall
Maren
Rauinet
Sprio
Verator Andrieus A. Jones
Alleged whiskey runners held after Bridgeport raid
Edward Dugas led officers to East Bridgeport treighe yards where a car held 70 barrels of alcohol. Three men Cella Kraut er and Bisham faced court claims while evidence on OBrien and Kraull er sparked defense questions. Witnesses described a gunfight at the Stratfield hotel and a later arrest tied to Captain Charlie and a bootleg ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dugas
Bridgeport
Krauller
Lo Bell Krauller
O'Briens Deten
Lerardiefending Obrien
Lischen
Uhm
o'Brien
O' Bren
United States
Charlie
Micheln Stratfield
L. T. Byane
Washington
Stratfield
Swan
W Charlie
Theman
Edward Derigibus
Charlie’ Beg
Dermgibuy
Gaptapt
Maney
Obituary notices from a chaotic 19th century sheet
A dense obituary page reports multiple deaths including Mrs Jennie M Treland widow of James Treland, aged 67, of 178 Hewitt Street with sons Robert and George, plus siblings. It lists numerous funeral times, locations, and burial sites across Mountain Grove, St Michael’s, and local cemeteries, with pallbearers and lodge affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie M. Treland
M. Treland
James &. Treland
Hewitt Street
Robert William
George Leroy Treland
William Hawkhurst
Polar Star Lodge
Sherherds
Bethlehem
Mountain Grove
Greens Farms Farmers Meet Thursday at Congregational Church
Greens Farms Farmers will gather Thursday at the Congregational Church to review papers on Tarra and marketing topics. The meeting opens at 1030 a.m., led by Herbert P. Beers, club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens Farms
Dawua
Greens Paris Farmers Plus
Congregational Church
Ise
Ierbert PL Beers
Aldermen Back Beer Sales as Volstead Aid
New York Board of Aldermen adopt a resolution urging Congress to amend Volstead laws to permit beer and wine sales. Editor Richard Howell of the Waterbury Sunday Herald recovering after illness at Stratfield152 room last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Todas
Congress
Howell
Richard Howell
Water- Onry
Dr Hubert Work Might Take Hays Place In Cabinet
Washington rumors swirl as Postmaster General Hays weighs cabinet options. Dr Hubert Work, assistant postmaster general, is seen as the best man to implement reforms, with political allies noting his Republican credentials. Talk of Charles J Hilles replacing Hays recurs, though business ties temper the likelihood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Work
Hays
David Lawrence
Bridgeport Telegram
Washington
Keb
Neil Hays
Hubert
Wurk
Charles J
Iffles
Taf
National Republican
Post Office Department
Work
WU Oye
Wark
Colorado
Congress
Mr. Hilles
Wsrong
J Tilles
Harding
Busiess
Treasury
Mellon
Banuas
Hal Sharps
Conyi
Gore
Melon
Pfordney
Union Threatens Suit Over $1,004,900 Damages
New York. Benjamin Schlesinger, president of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, announced that a damage suit for more than $1,004,900 would be filed immediately against the Philadelphia Dress and Waist Manufacturers association and members to recover losses to union workers from a twenty four week garment strike in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Seb
Benjamin Schlesinger
International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union
Philadelphia
Manufacturers Association
Eight Men Die In Mine Explosion In West Virginia
A mine explosion at the Maretta Coal Company mine on Pond Creek Prison Fork Kentucky killed eight men, injured two, and left one missing. The incident occurred late today and received initial word tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auntington
W.va
Maretta, Coal Company
Pond Creek Prison Fork
Kentucky
Cabinet Debates Radio Regulation in Early Broadcast Rules
Debate over radio regulation continues with aims to limit station numbers and require clear separation of messaging and entertainment. Pittsburgh station KDKA provided a high quality reception, praised by listener G. O. Nothnagle. Tufts College Musical Glee Club to perform first wireless concert with college songs and varied acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radi
KDKA
Weainghouge Electric
Pitsburgh
G. O. Nothnagle
Waldemere Avenue
Tufts College
Wireless Glee Club
Autos Leading Country Back to Normalcy in 1921
Cleveland Feb. 7 News notes advancing auto registrations show the industry guiding the nation back to normalcy. One in two Americans owns a motor vehicle with 7.2 million more cars and trucks added since 1919, led by New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Michigan, Texas, Iowa and Indiana as nine states hold over half the nation’s motor vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United States
Informatior
Ohio
New York State
Faba
Pennsylvania
California
Mllnois
Michigan
Texas Lown
Indiana
Lehese
Forgetful physicians may cause mix up
A Tampa report notes that some doctors nationwide wrote 921 instead of 1822 after the new year. The Tampa Bureau of Vital Statistics says no local physicians caused gender errors. birth records misdated could bring legal trouble though correcting them would require lengthy probate steps and could affect ages voting and minor status.
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Tampa
Fla
Niger
Gality
Bureau of Vital Statises
Early Assyrians Had Strict Marriage Law
Berlin reports a cultural document translated by Pearman reveals strict marriage laws among ancient Assyrians. The tablet codes, linked to the era of Tiglath-Pileser III, outline rules on premarital and married life, highlighting social norms and the role of male guardians in unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
I. Pearman
Vemaims
Tighar-Pilesap Pheghia
Ferin
Hank
United States moves to implement arms conference edicts
Washington action shifts toward enforcing conference decrees without Senate ratification as the United States halts new fortifications on Guam and the Philippines and suspends work on naval ships. Secretary Weeks orders replacement guns and Secretary Bendy confirms redeployment of weapons and mines. In Paris, the League of Nations disarmament commission sets February 20 for another push to reduce weapons globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Harding
Guam
Phillipines Islands
Pacific Islands
White House
Great Britain
France
Japan
Italy
Weeks
Bendy
Paris
Associated Press
Disarmament Commission
The
Lengue of Nations
Jabruary 20
Liseness Ps
Two New Smallpox Cases Reported At City Hospital
Two new smallpox cases were reported and patients moved to Fnglewood hospital yesterday. One patient, Mrs Mildred Bristol, was linked to the depot. she is the second railroad station worker exposed, believed to have contracted the illness from the first employee struck, according to physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fnglewood Hospital
Mildred Bristol
Rairoad
Japanese urged to raise American citizen children in Hawaii
M Zuntoto editor of the Herald of Asia urged Japanese residents in Hawaii to rear their American born children as loyal US citizens. He noted many Japanese subjects feel rooted in Hawaii and should identify with local interests while giving children opportunities to become good American citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hild
Tylands
Hawaii
T. H
Amerca
Japan
M. Zuntoto
The
Herald of Asia
Washington
Zumoto
Thix Island
United States
Employment Bureau Report Shows 71 Percent Placed in January
Hartford February 7 The monthly report on five free employment bureaus in the state indicates 71 percent of applicants securing work in January, compared with a lower percentage in December. The figures reflect the ongoing efforts to connect job seekers with employers across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Senate Clerk Dead on Train Near Boston
J. Henry Coolidge, clerk of the Massachusetts Senate since 1883, collapsed and died on a train near Boston while en route to his Concord home. The sudden death ends a long tenure in the clerical office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoston
T.henry
J. Coolidge
Massachusetts Senate
Concord
Telephone Co. Sees Bright Future for Bridgeport Expansion
James J. Moran, president of the Southern New England Telephone Co, told a Telegram representative that studies show better business conditions for the coming year and a revival in Bridgeport. He said a $5,000,000 capital stock increase would not directly affect Bridgeport building or development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueir
Bridgeport
James J. Moran
Southern New England Telephone Company
New Haven
Guards of Arcanum lodge holds annual banquet
The Guards of Arcanum lodge No. 43 of DeWolfe's Restaurant on Cannon Street held their annual banquet last night. A turkey dinner preceded an entertainment of vocal and piano selections by members, with Horace Orion serving as toastmaster and calling on several members for talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guards
Arcanum Lodge No
DeWolfe
Cannon Street
Roma
Horace Orion
Occassion
Association
Bromo Quinine Tablets Advertise Cold Relief
Headaches from slight colds are eased by Bromo Quinines laxative tablets. The ad touts a tonic laxative and germ destroyer with a genuine seal bearing E. W. Grove signature. Prices show 30c and urges readers to ensure authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W., Grove
Tanlac advertised as digestive aid for vigor and appetite
Tanlac is promoted as a renowned digestive tonic that boosts energy, improves appetite, and relieves distress in the digestive system. The ad claims it revitalizes the entire tract, cures nervousness and lethargy from poor digestion, and offers health and happiness with daily use through Hindle Drug Stores, Gan Bl Switzer, and Orrin Hertz in Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Alimentary
Hindle Drug Stores
Sourthpore Oy Gan
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Bishop W. A. Quayle
Telegram
Middle Street
George T. Bell
Eagle Street
Viola
Jenny
Charles T Bell
Bridgeworr Fire Department
Leslie J. bin
Lnited States Navy
John Bell
Ollie Tens
le Street
At & A'Cock
Blessed Sacrament
St. Michael's Cemetery
Charles E. Cosier
Charles Ft. Cosier
Huntington Road
St Barles’ c
Salemn
Charles W Peet
Robert R. Brown
Michael O Brien
John Shannon
Patrick Dunn
Thomas Phorns
Burles
John Matthews
Newtown
Mullins
Seat
Redgate
Michael
John Lingard
Ped Avenue
Do Willan Horace Drynaster
Caneregal
Neberarion
Pioneer Lodge Order Sons of St George
Lakeview Cemetery
John J. Dovte
Dyhin J. Tiovle
Galt
Etelack
Patrikes Cline
Sige Rochard Rahinsay
Tomes Anelish
Trad Vostrove
Robert Stafford
Tarrs
Selvester Leines Barway
Michael's
Tore
Anna Holbrook
Ma Terhook
Atelack
Rourke
Roneer
Washineto Avenue
St Paterette Ehueh
Tony Leech
John McKeanov
Thames Shennan
Andrew Wharton
Ando Worenara
Wiliai Wharton
Chetaher
Waller
Venelwand Avenue
Elelorle Tamarree
Groen
Mountate Grove Cemetery
Herbert Stewart
Uerhert
Stewart
Annet
Steemet
Pataeree
Nayethes Prete
Ragte
Charles Hee
G. W. Fairchild&Sons, Inc
Las Sign of
Conn
Pete Philippe & Co
Gorham
Traub
Helmes & Edwards
International Silver Co
Tog
Goa
Anterica
Leagie Bonet Mert
Employment Bureau Report
Hin
Iranistan Avenue
Fashina
Mike von
W. Kk. Mollan
Fairfield Ave
Broad Sts
Rd ‘Ben-Gay
NSO
Taniac
Bes
Dollar
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