Three Alarm Fire Damages Homes on Ashley and Carroll
Fire officials say a three alarm blaze yesterday damaged roofs and cellars at multiple addresses including 8 Ashley Street and 377 Carroll Avenue. Assistant Chief Martin Hayden led departments from Bot 464 and other units, with rapid response quickly controlling flames and curbing losses.
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Thomas Stewarts Hone
Ashley Street
Notie Avenue
Martin Hayden
Carroll
Hayden
Damier
Owneo
John Kolacsk Pire
Vetium
Ad alerts women to danger in odd newspaper insert
A scrambled ad page fragment warns women of danger tied to a dog attack and domestic trouble. It mentions Mirzabel Douene and Willam Ronaldson of By tae Long land, plus the Donvid and Dor tery households, with references to a dog attack and a broadcast alert.
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Lot Ye Qi Press
Mirzabel
Atyantapecus
Mirvert Doherty
Omys Dan the Hon
Willam Ronaldson
Donvid
Donidson
Pasteur
Fire in Cargo Spreads on Schooner At Port
The schooner Sennad arrived in port with cargo afire. Efforts to fight the blaze continued as crews fought the flames and smoke, gaining control of the fire later in the afternoon.
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Provincetow
Man
Associated Press
Custody Battle Over Greenwich Boy John David Ritch
Surrogate’s Court in New York County hears a custody dispute involving Norman S. Ritch and the Lyon family over seven year old John David Ritch, heir to about 3 million, as his mother Lillian Lyon Ack en fights to prevent his adoption by her current husband Thomas M. Atken. The case names Key witnesses, including Dr and Mrs Ack en and guardian questions, with testimonies about inheritance and parental access amid family tensions from Greenwich and Port Chester.
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Crienwich
Special Cone Prudent
Greenwic
Port Chester
New York County
John David Ritty
Lyon
Pot
Chester
Greenwich
Lillian Lyon
Atto Acken
John
Norman S Ritch
Oflas D Ritch
M Normens Rich
Tilth Avenue
New York
Thomas M Atken
Wes
John P Obllen
Aken
Shae
Milous Ritch
Connecticut
Acken
Dorin
Edward Y Hills
Mre
Winless
Dy Acken
Achenys Atrarne
Robert Smith
Divorce Records and Custody Battle Highlight 1923
In June 1923 Mrs Acker divorced her first husband Noni Ruch in Bridgeport on grounds of intolerability. She retained custody of their son John David, found to be Eston old, with no alimony awarded. Her subsequent marriage to Ritch had occurred years earlier. On October 27, 1923 the former Mr Ritch was admitted to Dr Ackhen in Hancock NH.
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Achens Vaerle
Acker
Noni
Baidgeport
John David
Lini Yous
Ritch
Ackhen
Hancock NH
Ash Wednesday Services Open Lenten Season
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with multiple services planned at Saint John's Episcopal Church on Pik and Fairfield avenues. Services include Holy Communion and morning prayer, with a union series led by Episcopal Men’s Club beginning Feb 23 and sermons by visiting clergymen. Local churches hold Lenten programs and city offices close in observance.
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Lint
Bridgepat
Homent
Tentengerson
Saint Johns Opisopil
Pik
Fairfield Avenues
Cranston
Saint John the Divine
New York City
Saint Johns Church
Thurdiy
Alvin Briel
Joan
St Pauls Vocal Church
Koutstrit
George M Gussel
Holt Communion
Orlock
Wil Renin
Voije Wieshingtons
Shemu Taylor Suurelay
Chamber of Commence
Lis
Lo Remmin
Jul
Binks
Fairfield First Church of Christ Holds Various Meetings
A Fairfield First Church of Christ business meeting is set for March 7 to discuss missionary projects for 1924 and amendments to bylaws. A separate meeting aims to fill a vacancy on the finance committee of the Society. The church hosts a Young Couples group and Sunday services resume with a guest speaker and planned programs, including a stage play and religious education events. A crime report notes a burglary on Jennings Street and a window entry.
Stratford High School Play Set for Friday Night
Stratford High School stages an interlude featuring junior performers in a student-led program at the high school auditorium. Cast includes Olivia Bangerfield, Alice Turner, and Jeanette Dunning among others, with scenes from Christ Epis copal chub and parish house sketches drawing a sizable audience.
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Vatering
Stratford
Onj Frida
Olivia
Ley Thoms
Ney
Guggenheim Paul Lingesueld
Smithfield Inn
Snyder Charles Deerfield
Allie Trindlaury
John
Randolph Weels Ageit
D Gerfields
Isadec Friedman
Aircraft Carrier Saratoga Arrives at San Pedro
The USS Saratoga, an 83 83 foot carrier with a crew of 203 officers and enlisted men, arrived today at San Pedro after a voyage from the coast. The ship is reported to be part of the mighty fleet hovering offshore during the transfer.
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San Pedro
San Pedro Cal
Associated Press
Sal Pedro
Saratoga
Accused Burglar Shot in Hartford in Serious Condition
An accused burglar shot while attempting to escape remains in serious condition tonight in Hartford hospital. Police say the suspect was wounded during the incident and is under medical care with an uncertain recovery.
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Hartford
Asanciited Press
Mzrest
Lease of Lyric Lease Has No Bearing on Poli Sale
Fragmented text describes a Lyric lease and its claimed non impact on a sale of Pot circuit access. Statements attributed to Mr Sagal and Mr Swal reference school main use rumors and potential breach on short notice. The passage notes concern over Lyne lease remaining active and its effect on property arrangements at a polling site.
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Winstrom
Siulga Stil
Sagal Slim
Stort
Trainmen’s office destroyed in New Haven disaster
A blast tore through the central portion of a station building affecting the dispatchers and telegraph offices. Fire and sparks showered the room as Lee McCollum narrowly escaped, while Fuad was badly damped. The incident occurred amid crossed tracks and high tension wires.
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Willimantic
Associated Pres
New York New Haven
Hatttorg
Memorial host Howard Potts and local notices in Sterling area
Sterling Memorial host Howard Potts of Poplar street, Tufts student recovered from two weeks illness. Mrs Martin Knapp of East Street confined at home with illness. William Williams of Louis street retired from visit to former home in Ayer Massachusetts. The Shepherds of Bethlehem will hold a Washington Birthday party in Odd Fellows hall Thursday evening with candidates to be initiated. Stratford ranks seventh in Fairfield County for farm bureau membership relative to farms. Stratford has 35 farms with five Farm Bureau members. Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson of New York were guests at their son's Johnson avenue home. Local lodge of Companions of the Forest will hold a whist at Red Men's hall Thursday evening.
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Sterling Memorial
Howard Potts
Poplar Street
Tufts University
Martin Knapp
East Sreadway
Willam Gr
Wiliams
Louis Street
Ayer Mass
the Shepherds of Bethlehem
Odd Fellows
Strathford
Harry Anderson
New York
Danbury Father Gwitt May Remain in Danbury
Temporary cancellation of Rev Bernard J Gwitt’s transfer to a larger Lawrence church was ordered by Rev Justin Figas of Buffalo. A decision on the transfer will be made Thursday after parishioner protests highlighted Gwitt’s strong local support and efforts building the Sacred Heart parish in Danbury.
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Danbury
Bernard J Gwitt
Sacred Heart of Jus
Lawrence
Moss
Justin Figas
Buffalo
Father Gwitt
Sacred Heart
Feu
Thia
France
United States Army
Montreal
Holy Cross
Louvain College
Belgium
Octet Social Club Plans Card Party and Meetings
Devon Devon Feb 21 special notes weekly Octet Social Club meeting at 80 o'clock at Mrs Charles Maung Bridgeport avenue and Mrs Ralph Broderick Waverly street host Friday Evening Pinarchy Club next Friday. Myrtle Beach Community clubs hold weekly business meeting Wednesday at the club and Ralph Broderick returns home after five months in Oklahoma. A birthday surprise for Mrs Frett Angle at Naugatuck Avenue. guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Manna Horace Aen Ralph R Bradeick Jack Evans Jack Grehe Joseph Baines Walsh Fred Angle. Daven Union church mid week prayer service led by Rev W J Guggenheim Wednesday night. Bridgeport Christian Endeavor society to rally at church Friday evening, postponed from last week.
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Devon
Octet
Charles Maung
Bridgeport Avenue
Ralph Braderick
Waverly Street
Myrtle Beach
Club In
Ralph Broderick
Oklahoma
Frett Angle
Naugatuck Avenue
Rocial Club
Angle
Presen
Charles Manna
Horace Aen
Ralph R Bradeick
Jack Evans
Jack Grehe
Joseph Baines
Walsh
Fred Angle
Daven Union Church
W J Guggenheim
Bridgeport Christian Endeavor Society
Park Dept Grants Approval 10 Plan for Traffic Improvement
Police Superintendent Charles A Wheeler proposes cutting 12 feet of city park land at the State street Fairfield avenue junction to ease turns, with six feet taken from railroad property. Park board president George M Eames signals probable approval if funding is found, while noting the plan remains far from actual execution. Additional improvements are planned for Bullyhead Plaza Harrison Congress streets Washington avenue Mountain Grove and Dewey streets.
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Charles A Wheeler
Park Board
Staitestreet
Fairfield Avenue
George M Eames
Eames
Wheer
Sailor's Widow Applauds Finding in S-4 Disaster
Mrs Frederick O Shields of 222 Main Street comments on the Court of Inquiry report into the submarine S 4 catastrophe. She criticizes Admiral Brumby’s command of salvage operations and questions blame allocation between the 8 4 and Paulding commanding officers. She notes her husband was aboard and suggests the inspector’s role was scrutinized.
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Frederick O’shields
Main Street
Ftear
Frank H Brumby
Oahields
Admiral Brimby
O’shields
Paulding
Lieut R E Jones
Perlacops
Woman Arrested Sought as Witness in Batha Borras Case
Batha Borras alias Ferguson of 421 Main Street was arrested after being identified as a material witness in a Monday shooting spree. Russell remains at large after firing eight shots at Lawrence and injuring him and Robert Lee. police doubt the woman's claim of Russell’s whereabouts.
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Batha Borras
Ferguson
Main Street
William Russell
Rolin Lawrence
Lawrence
Russell
Russl
Mac
Borra
Adewalk
Lee
Bridgeport
James N Bray
Daniel Brokey
John J Geery
Earthquakes reported by Georgetown University seismograph
Earth shocks described as very severe were recorded today by Georgetown University seismograph director Tenders. They began at 2:58 p.m. and reached a maximum at 4:23 p.m. lasting over three hours with an estimated epicenter about 3,700 miles from Washington.
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Washington
Associated Press
Georgetown University
Wasbington
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