Woman describes bruising divorce case in early 20th century
In Superior Court Helen Peterson testifies that husband David Peterson tore clothes from her back and abused her after their baby arrived. She says he roamed drunkenly, fought, and promised reform if she sold furniture and returned to Bridgeport, with a divorce granted and custody awarded.
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Helen Peterson
David Peterson
Port Chester
Bridgeport
New York
Jiia Korsko
Paul Worsko
Pennsylvania
Indoor Golf Course Open To All In Bridgeport
City readers are invited to use the Spalding regulation indoor golf course daily in Bridgeport. The facility allows practice and full games, with access through the Sporting Goods department for enthusiasts citywide.
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Bridgeport
Sporting Goods
Bridgeport Trade Board Dissolved After Inactivity
Town committee meeting was off and no appointments to fire and police were made last night. Bridgeport Board of Trade, formed in 1876 by legislative charter, dissolved at a special meeting Thursday night due to inactivity since the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce formed and held no meetings for two years.
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Alex. H.inson
Dissolves Trade Board
Bridgeport Card of Trade
Bridgate Chamber of Comimerce
Do of Trade
Foley and Sheffield Ave Drug Store Ad Preview
Fragmentary classified ad from a Chicago storefront offering Foley brand remedies including Money and Tar Compound for coughs and colds Foley Kidney Pills for pain rheumatism and kidney issues and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation biliousness and headaches from 1a dealer’s drug store.
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Foley
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Woley
Soldiers to wear numeric ID tags for killed or wounded
Washington Penn Sa Ta Insure prompt identification of enlisted men of the enemy who whyle kill ed or wounded no noaimbered tag systemr similar to that in the Brit bound PMreneh duembes his been adapted by Abe Wonception Adjutant General McCidn aroun ced the night that a naumber will big Stamped on the oretal identif eafion tag eneh soldier is recquired to wou and that ce simular ones will be placed opposite Ue mais Nate i One war demirtorent roster. The new system will be put into effect February 28 anderoufley Au men entering the service will he oviven a omimberad fee when envaded. jy This armurgement the department hopes there will he no possiblity
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Washington
Penn
Abe
McCidn
Tuscania
Ile Lag
Inmern
Pershing
Department
Tmns
War Department
House to Resume Consideration of Railroad Bill
The House and Senate committees push differing railroad control plans as they resume work on the bill. Debates hinge on government control timing, revenue sharing and wartime tariffs with amendments to divert excess operating debts to the federal treasury and preserve carrier property under certain conditions.
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House
Poindexter
House Committee
Federal Treasury
Ape
United Routes
Why Women Dread Old Age
Public health advertisement discusses aging women and endurance tips. Claims lifestyle, diet, and exercise affect vitality in later years and warns against health risks from neglect. Mentions various propriety tonics and products in a promotional tone.
Indictment of 551 W W for Conspiracy Against U S
Federal grand jury in Butte today indicted 551 persons including W W and Haywood of the Workers of the World on charges of conspiring to hinder war prosecutions and draft enforcement. Covert and other leaders connected to dynamiting operations are named. most defendants remain in custody or at large in western states. A petition seeks the return of seized documents from the September raid challenging seizure as unconstitutional.
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Elvis
Haywood
Tathis- Fehl Workers of Ye World
United States
William J. Playwood
Herve
Torly
Cmstody
Oor
San Franeisca
Willian
Tlm
Stephens
To-Tay
Tietmemts
Iil
Butte
Bolle
Montini
le Year
Haniel
How
Espionnage Gel
Watson
Packers Files After Espionage Action Hearing
Federal Trade Commission officials examined evidence in the Tenry Yeader matter as part of an investigation into the packing industry. Judge Landis postponed ruling until next Monday while counsel for the Industrial Workers of the World and others argued.
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Chicago
Industrial Workers of the
Ward Ander
Landis
Tle
Boy Scouts Indoor Rally Plan Faces Disruption
A garbled report describes a Boy Scouts indoor rally with committee involvement and local organizers. The text mentions participants, a spring exhibit, and planned activities though many details are unreadable.
Detective Trial Perjury Guilty in New York Case
A detective was found guilty of perjury in a New York trial. The court proceedings included statements about the suspect’s actions and the judge’s rulings. Details describe the defendant’s age and family relations with references to prior indictments and the verdict’s implications.
Plan Speeding Up of Air Ship Building Work
The senate investigative committee heard executives outline plans to accelerate shipbuilding and oversight of government ships. Commander Reed testified about the Teg Fischl und yard and fees paid to subcontractors, with completion hopes for the Fr g Island plant by 1978.
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Iommore Cretel
Gonsteneting
Senate
Kvley
The
Shipping Board
Cgoneral Millaimeyer Pies
Invergency Fleet Corporation
Teg Fshlund
Comoniurder Phladteed
American Tofomullional Corporation
Builh Ieard
Fleet Corporation
Esthiace
American Coorporation
Reed
Frag
Island Ptart
30 000 Lodge Men Unite in Stamp Drive
Bridgeport fraternal lodges unite in War Savings Stamps drive with over 20 000 men represented. Four new lodges joined, total now 30. Reports show weekly stamp sales between 240 and 300 dollars per lodge. City officials report submission drive results and thrift week publicity expands city wide.
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Bridgeport
Odd Wedlows
Roid Street
William T. Meier
Firment
William A. Wineks
Joseph Selita
M Schultz Wlih Gelling
War Savings Stamps Committee
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
War Savings
Sallen
Strafeld
Locomotives Built for France Expeditionary Force
The American Locomotive Company reports that six locomotives ordered by the Amiens expeditionary corps were completed in September and October. Net profits for the six months ended December reached $6,610,000 with $489,870 from the music business. Company orders totaled $75,624,? (details omitted).
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France
New York
Amiariwan Expeditionary Corces
Aly
Man of Mystery to Be Filmed in Bridgeport
The Man of Mystery will be photographed in Bridgeport with filming in the city’s business and manufacturing districts, parks, and resort areas. Director Gullex arrived yesterday to begin work on the picture, which will be shown here upon completion.
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Moving Protate
Inc
Reese Fa Tegan Dudgenart
Avid
Gullex
Bridgeport
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