Wilkins Arctic Expedition Narrow Escape Near Seattle
News from Seattle reports a near-disaster for Captain Wilkins and crew as a rabge sapper damaged the Fokker monoplane during the Wilkins Arctic Flight. The crew will sail on Victoria and aim for Alaska, with plans to assemble at Seward and fly to Point Barrow for the Vulac-Misat hop-off.
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Seattle
Wilks
Arctic
Farta
Wilkins
Victoria
Sowa Alaska
Ker
Sevant
Fairbanks
Hkels
Seward
Arroast Alaska
Point Barrow
Newtown Man Dies Suddenly in Sandy Hook Home
George Deseveniv-Ew oa lifelong Newtown resident died suddenly after a heart attack at his nephew Allen Beardster’s home on Cemetery Avenue Sandy Hook shortly after 3 PM. He was stricken around 2 PM while with TH G Warner Company. Dr Kiernan revived him but he died en route to his nephew’s home. Survived by wife Mrs Sare and Mrs McCarthy, two brothers Charles and Julius, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
George Deseveniv
Allen K. Beardster
Cemetery Avenue
Sandy Hook
TH. G. Warner Company
Sandy, Hook
Walter A. Kiernan
Hearisley
Beardsley
Isaac
B. Beardsley
Wappingstown
Dayvan Street
San Hook
Samuel Sare
A. MM. McCarthy
Warren
Fishkill
Charles
Td Julies
Southbury
Gas price up one cent in Bridgeport area
In Bridgeport and nearby areas an increase of one cent per gallon on gasoline will take effect tomorrow, affecting Standard Oil stations and wholesale rates. The move, confirmed by company officials, lifts retail prices to eighteen cents above previous levels in the region.
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Bostor
Bridgeport
Massachusetts
Protest Abbath Dance Sparks Hartford Negro Churches Clash
A coalition of seven Hartford area ministers from black churches plans to denounce a Sunday night dance for February 21 and condemns any such event as a provocation. The gathering was moved from Leal Tavern to the Cinderella Ballroom after a previous fire. The ministers promise public statements against the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artford
Heb
Fire Record From State Imposes Aute Age
A brief fire record notes an incident in which an auto age fire affected a state property. Officials report the blaze originated in a vehicle, with limited damage to surrounding structures and no injuries recorded. Fire crews contained the fire quickly and determined the cause remains under investigation.
Gargle Aspirin for Sore Throat Myth or Remedy
A garbled note suggests aspirin tablets as a remedy for throat discomfort. It mentions tablets of aspirin and relief timing but is unclear and contains misspellings. The source reads as fragmented medical advice with uncertain instructions.
Ambulance Call Log Reports multiple patient transfers
Daily Record details ambulance dispatches with names and ages, injuries, and transports to St Vincent's Hospital. Entries include cases of poisoning, finger injuries, pneumonia, and carnival cardiac events. Several patients moved to St Vincent's hospital from addresses on Main Street, Weber Street, and Watch Avenue.
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Cardiguy
St. Vincent's
Jusse Alfee & Vate Trai
Lanes
Vo Graylards
Reumonin
Hrlageport
Main
Cittert
Thomas Regan
Lrvad Hardon
M. Ty
Weber
Kemer
St. Vinc Lis Hospital
Bonyaut Witthy Walter James
Tod. A
Roe Agency Fal
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ham
Roe
J. Vincent's Hospital
Pet
P.m
Cannan Street
Nton & Wakelus
Watch Avenue
Dauh
Stillmans Meet Daughter in Paris After Paris Trip
The Stilmans join their daughter in Paris aboard a compartmented dining car, discussing trains from Marseilles to Paris and joking with the correspondent. Mrs Stilman pounds the table in animated conversation while the couple hurries to their hotel, denying heavy press contact. He dismisses psychoanalysis questions, citing old interests in psychology.
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Ieasead
Paris
France
England
Stiman
Europe
Iis
Mraz
Count Keyser
Stillmans
Gmall
The
Champs
Playiliman's
Pals Club minstrel show funds uniforms for baseball team
The Pals club staged a minstrel show at the Industrial Service center on Barnum avenue to raise money for new uniforms for the club's baseball team. End men included Esther Hagan and Howard Hurley. Miss Nernice Walsh was the interlocutor with vocal solos by several performers and clown dances by Kitty McNutt and others.
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Pals Club
Industrial Service Center
Barnum Avenue
Esther Hagan
Anna King
Betty Vargoshe
Stella Washburn
Alice Keller
Howard Hurley
Vivian Brown
Kath Bby
Quve Walsh
Mae Lb Moentrose
Anna Stowell
iKagar
Biy
Farin
Hurley
East Side Again Visited by Thieves
The report notes repeated thefts on the East Side with residents including Frederick Krom and others alleging intrusions on homes. Police are investigating breaks in and attempted entries at multiple addresses, with several neighborhoods reporting increased burglaries.
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East Side
Assessed Property Values and City Finances in Bridgeport
The report details Bridgeport’s assessed property value at 257,173 and outlines city finances for the fiscal year ending March 1925. It lists expenditures for general departments, maintenance, and improvements totaling 4,284,20 and notes revenues from rent and bonds. It also cites debt figures: net indebtedness at 11,829,699 in 1826, with earlier debt amounts and sinking fund details, and property tax shares as a portion of total revenue.
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Cunmerce
Dal Flord
Iail
General Departments
Bridgeport
Xene Lepart- Mente
Praciga
Family banished from Bridgeport in desertion case
Louis T. Smith who deserted his wife and three children for Miami was released briefly to move his family out of Bridgeport to New York. Judge Ralph Peers weighed the cost of returning them, the fear of city aid claims, and the promise to abandon the other woman. Probation Officer McConnell arranged transport to the train for departure.
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Louis T. Smith
Miami
Mito
Idx
Bridgeport
Oly
Joseph McConnell
New York City
Smith
Florida
Sears
Damages Suit Seeks 300000 Against Sage Allen Firm
A damage suit seeks 300000 against Sage Allen and the corporation of Sage Allen and mosay with Edward N. Aven, tied to a stock transfer injunction issued by Judge Allyn du Brown in the Superior Court at New London. The case, set for March 2, involves alleged malicious actions and mentions motions and proceedings connected to carpe tiun and related charges.
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Wester
Hob
Allyn du Brown
Super Court
New London
Wired Mars
Tulan
Corporation of Sage, Allen and Mosay
Edward N. Aven
Corporation
Sui
Theaewy Tendon
Superior Court
Sa Allen and Ecompany
Allen and
AL Iseneflele
New Peshi
Meetings Tonight With Bridgeport Council of Lutte Faravuels
Local notices list a Bridgeport gathering of the Lutte Faravuels council tonight. Details are garbled but indicate a street location and a call for attendees to join at an indicated hour. The fragmentary text references Aurelie and possible street names.
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Bridgeport
Delightful springtime frocks in silk at low price
Delightful springtime frocks feature crepe de chine satin and printed crepes in new shades. Designs include flare pleats and puff sleeves reflecting the season's fashion, with standout values around the low price point.
New stylish pumps for women arrive at $7.50
For almost 40 years shoppers have looked for new shoes and the latest fashion. The new line includes black or brown alligator suede pumps with a buckle and Cuban heel priced at $8.50, brown calf pumps with leather Cuban heels at $7.50, and black satin options.
New Oxfords for Men in Tan or Black Calf
New oxfords are here that men will like. Custom last in tan or black calf with narrow toe and wide ball space. Last brings comfort and style. Price only 7.50. Men, tan calt oxford with broad feet and rubber heels at 7.50. Main floor, 9.
Mercerized cotton pleated with silk fabric patterns
Lustrous and strong material described as mercerized cotton pleated with silk offering attractive checked patterns in blue and tan blue and grey tan and gold. Special price offered as a pair for 65. Main Noor front Main rent.
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Wilkins Arctic
Palmer Mitchinson
Sper
Telestams and Northerical
Daily Record
Y.W.G.A
Rederick Krom
Adler Medcront
Pembroke Street
Uftigiais
Commerce Body
Edgeport
Cort
Radiola
Joanna
Lyon
Hind’s
Jergen
Pond
Daggett's Sand Ramsdeil
la Blanche
Coty’s
Jolson and Johnson
Mennen
Oxfords
Howland’s Sewing Machine Club
Aomake
Howland
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