Wife's Body Disappears Mystery Baffles Nassau Court
District Attorney Charles Weeks seeks disinterment of Mrs Helen Sniagowski of Great Neck after her body, buried in St Brigid's cemetery at Westbury, is found missing. An autopsy had been performed and an old woman's body exhumed by mistake. The husband, charged with murder, awaits trial.
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Weeks
Supreme Court
Edward Laszansky
C D. Remsen
St. Brigid's
Sniagowski
Bend dancer fuels divorce lawyer's rising case
A fragmented report notes a woman cites a Bend dancer as a key reason in her divorce, signaling a surge in actions handled by the same attorney as he expands his local practice. The tale hints at personal ties shaping legal strategy and courtroom expectations.
War Stamp Drive Taken Up by Larger Stores
Bridgeport general committee on War Savings Stamps plans a city wide drive with thrift clubs in Hartford department stores. Stores and druggists are coordinating sales, moms receive stamps as gifts, and local banks join the effort. The Bridgeport Minute Women captains meet to discuss house to house canvass while insurance agents promote War Savings Stamps via postal cards.
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Bridgeport General Committee
Hartford
Chiba
H. Gordon Selfridge
London
Inngland Savings
Great Britain
Bridgeport
W. B. Lasher
Howard Lickel
Mechanics and Farmers Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Metropolitan
John Hancock
Prudential Insurance Companies
War Savings Ste
Overseas Ship Tonnage Reaches Low Point Then Rises
Washington reports overseas tonnage available to America and allies hit a low near February 1 but started rising. Officials anticipate a continued upturn as government ships return from American yards and neutral vessels enter non hazardous trades to free more shipping for overseas use.
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Washington
America
Great Britain
Shipping Board
Ie Tabor
Baker Sees German Offensive With Confidence
Secretary Baker reports in a weekly communique that both Allies and Germans are preparing for battle. He notes German shock troop mass attacks aim to break through, but warns the German high command faces tougher tactical obstacles than any prior attack, supported by allied expert opinion.
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Washington
Baker
Erman General Staff
Wer
Identity of mill race victim named Henry Savennelle
The body found today in a mill race is identified as Henry Savennelle, 61, of Mutnan, a wood chopper who was missing last November. The medical examiner believes he died around that time.
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Dean. Putnam
Henry Savennelle
Mutnan
Missing Express Wagon Vanishes With $100000 Loot
An express wagon carrying $100,000 in merchandise disappeared from Breecker and Perry streets while the driver delivered nearby. Pedersen, 1280 Madison Ave, listed as helper, is sought as investigators probe whether he was forced by bandits or misled by route. Police issued a general alert and blocked ferry slips and bridges from Manhattan.
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New York
Breecker
Perry
Manhattan
Marty Pedersen
Madison Avenue
Pederson
Monohan Express Company
St Augustine Society Requests Red Cross Aid
St Augustine's auxiliary appeals Bridgeport women to join Red Cross work and boost surgical dressings output from 2000 weekly. Volunteers are asked to attend sessions on Tuesday evenings 7 to 9 30 and Friday afternoons 2 to 3, plus both Tuesday afternoon and evening sessions.
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Bridgeport
St. Augustine's Auxiliary
Red Cross
St. Augustine’s Auxiliary
Southern Train Wrecked Near Chilhowie Virginia
A Southern Railway passenger train from New Orleans to New York derailed near Chilhowie Virginia at night. All coaches left the track but none killed. only the dining room cook was injured. A special train with physicians was dispatched from Bristol to the scene.
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Bristol
Ud— Southern
New Orleans
New York
Chattanooga
Chilhowie
Forty-Niner Bequeaths Large Estate to Colleges
New York article reports General Thrace W. Carpentier, an original forty-niner and former Oakland mayor, left an estate valued at about 2.5 million dollars. Barnard College receives 200,000 for scholarships or aid to deserving girls, including Chinese students. The residue, expected over 2 million, goes to Columbia University and Barnard share and share alike.
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New York
Thrace W. Carpentier
Oakland
Cal
Barnard College
Columbia University
Barnard
Former Shoe Man Arrested for $16 and 5 Shoes Theft
Harvey Walmadge of Maplewood Avenue was arrested last night by Detectives Derrick and Wheeler and booked at Police headquarters on charges of theft. Police allege the former Douglas shoe store salesman stole $16 in cash and five pairs of shoes valued around $50. He is to be arraigned in city court this afternoon.
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Harvey Walmadge
Maplewood Avenue
Derrick and
Wheeler
Almadge
Douglas Shoe
Ford 18 Stolen From Stamford Theatre
Stamford police report a Ford touring car bearing number C14455 stolen from in front of the Stamford theatre after a telephone tip from Stam ford received last night.
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Bridgeport
Stamford
Senator Brady Succeeds Late in Heated Race
In a late election turn, Senator Brady wins to claim the seat after a delayed contest. The outcome shifts the balance as key figures respond, and local officials report results finalized after extended counting.
Fine Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Local Dealer
A local merchant praises Swamp-Root as a kidney remedy, noting steady sales and customer praise since Dr Wilmer’s Swamp-Root entered the market. The dealer expresses pride in recommending a product that satisfies customers and supports their well being.
Swamp-Root Wire Advertisement Offer Details
An old Bridgeport Daily Velogram notice promotes sending ten certificates to Dr Nihner & Co in Binghamton NC for simple size bottles. It promises a booklet on kidneys and a broad information guide. It notes Bridgeport Daily Velogram and Post as reference and lists medium and large bottles in drug stores.
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Dr. Nihner & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Bridgeport Daily
Cuticura Ointment Healed Skin After Itchy Rash
A Providence resident describes three months of severe itch and redness that left the face disfigured and caused time off work. After using free Cuticura samples, purchases followed. two boxes of Ointment and four cakes of Soap cured the condition.
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Samuel Pollins
Lippitt St
Providence
R.J
Dept. H
Boston
Y M C A Circus and Minstrels to Be Best Ever
The Bridgeport Y M C A boys plan a Feb 28 and Mar 1 gymnasium show titled Best Ever featuring a original minstrel cast led by Ernest Fitch as Waele Sam. It blends vaudeville sketches, dancing, club swinging, and a dumbbell drill with many named performers and a Kaiser impersonation. Proceeds fund the boys department, with tickets urged for early seating as crowds have filled the venue in prior years. Washington's Birthday barber shops will stay open late Thursday, closing Friday.
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Pliny
Bridgeport
Ernest Fitch
Waele Sam
MD. Shaw
Hal
Price
von Hindenberg
Bing
Kaiser
Albert Walsh
Tenkins
Maurice Gould
Louis Burl
Clarence Way
Joseph O'Neil
John Gherly
Karl Tlyne
Electric Club
Itudolph Budo
Paris
Louis Oneker
Ed. Abcercrombie
Washington
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Kalpho
St. Augustine Society
Red Cross Aid
Sige
Hil
Brady
LF. Nugent
John Avernor
Idaho
Nits
Vas
Vers Truss
N.S. Whit
Washua
Williams
Meigs
Henry Canicola
East
Blain Street
Alain Street
Barnum
Y. M. C. A. Circus and Minstrels
Father
U. S. Food Administration
Meat Department
Swift’s
Public Market and
State & Bank
Sts. East Main ST
State Street
THE
Bridgeport Trust Company
Mullins’ Typewriter Exchange
Main Street
Poli Bldg
Corona
Boy Scout
Pieigs & CO
Main SP
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
the Electric Shop
the United Illuminating
Telephone
Packard Limousines
Atlantic Taxi Service
J. W. Adley
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