New York Draft Men in Mammoth Parade
In New York on Washingtons Birthday a huge Fifth Avenue parade drew nearly 19 900 drafted men from the national army 77th Division Camp Upton. Crowds of about 500000 cheered as soldiers in orderly regimental lines passed, with Brigadier General Edmund Wittenmeier and Secretary Daniels praising the corps including colored troops and British tank Brittania. Evening events included a ball at the Seventh Regiment armory and a large Red Cross nurse turnout at St. Pauls Chapel as churches observed the day across the city.
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New York
George Washington
América
Fifth Avenue
National Army
United States
77Th Division
Camp Upton
Edmund Wittenmeier
Democracy
Evans M.johnson
Public Library
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Secretary Daniels
Washington
Seventh Regiment
Red Cross Army
St. Paul's Chanel
Detectives Served Writs in Incest Case
Detective Lieutenant Barton and Detectives Gerrity and Malone were served writs after noon notifying them to appear next week at Riverhead Long Island to testify against Charles Smith charged with incest.
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Barton
Gerrity
Malone
Riverhead
Long Island
Charles Smith
Firebugs Try Four Times to Burn Houses
New York police report a band of firebugs attempted four arson strikes on two five story tenements at 335 815 Hast arst street in the wap ward housing 75 families. Residents led by Mrs Auma Goldstein and tenant watch kept fires from taking hold through midnight to dawn with repeated alarms and quick extinguishment.
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New York
Auma Goldstein
William Pellacani
Pellacani
James
Postmen Support War Stamp Drive Across Connecticut
Connecticut postmen quietly boost thrift stamps on routes and at worksites. Bridgeport notes $500 in stamps sold weekly. Bullard factory workers contribute over $700 this week. Middletown committees prep drive and school aims target 1000000 in thrift stamps by year end. current sales reach 8498. Fairfield County Bar honors late Judge Scott with unanimous resolutions in Danbury Superior Court. Hebrew Jaffa Aid society to host concert and dance at Rakoczy hall to benefit West End Hebrew school.
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Connecticut
Lehmann
Shore House
William T. Hincks
Bridgeport
Scott
Fairfield County( Bar Association
Howard B. Scott
Danbury
A. B. Tieers
John F. Booth
Hebrew Jaffes! Aid Society of the West
Rakoczy Hall
West End Hebrew School
Hold Richardson Arrested for Breach of Peace in Connecticut
Isaiah Richardson of 642 Broad Street was arrested last night on a breach of the peace charge and to be brought before a city court judge this forenoon.
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Richardson
Isaiah Richardson
Broad ‘Street
Connecticut
Proud when His Vessel Sank German Sub
Peter Syshta of this city recalls serving on the United States destroyer Faning which sank a German U boat and captured its crew. He praises the feat as the happiest day of his life and notes the monotony of sea patrols, the rough weather, and his plans to return home for Christmas after nearly four years away.
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United States
Peter Syshta
Clifford W. Gillette
Easton
Coney, Island
Notting
Davey Jones
New Policemen Instructed By Prosecutor Before Duty
A group of 35 new patrolmen were instructed at a city police headquarters session led by City Prosecutor Alexander DeLaney. They will begin duty Monday night in plain clothes, supervised by veteran officers, before receiving uniforms and beats on March 1. Superintendent John M. Redgate and staff attended, with detailed guidance on arrests, complaints, and investigations given during the near two hour lecture.
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Alexander DeLaney
John M. Redgate
DeLaney
Angele
Charles H. Snckiey
Court Accepts Account of Railroad Receiver
Judge William M. Maltbie in Superior court yesterday accepted the three months report of Receiver J Moss Ives of the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway company. Attorney Jacob B Klein appeared for the receiver. Receipts totaled 46476 dollars, including two notes. The receiver was allowed 500 dollars. When he took charge there was a balance of 1405.38 dollars. the current balance with all accounts paid except counsel is 3275.24 dollars. No opposition appeared.
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William M. Maltbie
J. Moss Ives
Danbury & Bethel Street Railway Company
Jacob B. Klein
de Torest & Klein
Grave condition of Archbishop Prendergast at Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on February 22 the condition of Archbishop Prendergast remained grave with physicians holding little hope for recovery. The report notes his health as critical and worsening, with no clear sign of improvement.
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Philadelphia
Prendergast
Arrest of Harry Weitneck in Philadelphia
Harry Weitneck of Philadelphia was arrested here last night and booked at Police headquarters on a charge of breach of the peace. He will be arraigned in city court this forenoon.
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Harry Weitneck
Philadelphia
Detective Convicted in Cruger Case Trial
New York February twenty two detective John Lagarenne found guilty of dereliction of duty in Ruth Cruger murder. He faces six months to three years in prison after an eight day trial showing he failed to search the cellar where Miss Cruger’s body lay buried four months after her disappearance. He described slayer Alfred Cocchi as respectable and well known to police and neglected surveillance despite warnings. Justice Goft instructed jurors on responsabilidade for appointed posts. A related case against Detective Sergeant Francis J. McGee and Captain Alonzo Cooper’s trial followed. Henry D. Cruger, father of the slain girl, was among jurors summoned.
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New York
Ruth
Francis J. McGee
Alonzo Cooper
Fourth Branch Detective Bureau
Cooper
Henry D. Cruger
Party in Honor of Miss Nellie Ker
A Washington’s birthday party last night at 68 William Street drew a large circle of Miss Nellie Ker’s friends. A delightful musical program featured May Harrington of Hartford as principal vocal soloist with several out of town guests in attendance including John Wilson Boston John Dewey New London W I Sheriden Boston May Sullivan Brooklyn May King Waterbury Dr B E McCarthy Hartford Captain A Snydar New York City James Condon Torrington Miss Halofan and Miss S Kirk of Winsted.
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Nellie
Ker
William Street
May Harrington
Hartford
John Wilson
Boston
John Dewey
New London
W. I. Sheriden
May Sullivan
Brooklyn
Receiver Granted Power to Sell Real Estate
A court order in Fairfield grants Robert C. Mallette receiver of Newfield Silver Manufacturing Company permission to sell company owned real estate. The order from Superior Court allows the disposal of certain Fairfield property as part of the receivership actions.
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Recheiver
Eseath
Robert C. Mallette
Newfield Silver Manufacturing Company
Biase William Ms. Maltbie
Suerior
Fairfield
Bridgeport Paint Sale Clears Out for Sherwin-Williams
A local notice announces a paint sale urging customers to stock up on Bridgeport Standard paints at reduced and minimal prices as they close out these lines to switch exclusively to Sherwin-Williams. The promotion promises significant savings and a large stock to serve buyers.
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Gwe
Bridgeport Standard Paints
Sherwin-Williams
Bridgeport Standard
American Hardware Stores Lyon and Grumman Retail Division
Fairfield Area Middle Street listing shows Lyon and Grumman Retail Division as key players in the hardware market. The brief notes ongoing activities at the Fairfax storefronts and indicates collaboration with local suppliers.
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Lyon & Grumman
Fairfield Are
Middle St
Husband Weeps as He Tells of Star Boarder in Home
In Superior court Judge William Malybie hears the tale of a Polish couple's marriage begun in 1896 and ruined by a "star boarder." The husband recalls their five children, a wife who left home for a lover, and a dramatic confrontation with witnesses. Divorce and child custody follow amid multiple unrelated separations.
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Star Board
Hit
August Cruwehef
Superior Court
William Mr. Malybie
Cielke
Tis Star
Russian
Poland
Bridgeport
Madison Avenue
Ceilke
Jancis Riley
Riley
George H. Wakeman
Lessie Wakeman
Wakeman
Bethel
Michael Marcello
Maria Marcello
Italy
Snow Storm Ends Cold Snap Tracks Through February Weather
A brisk south wind drove away a several day cold spell in Isringeport and nearby. Three inches of snow fell and trains ran late then cleared by night. By ten o clock, clouds dispersed, the moon appeared, and a normal temperatures returned. Harbor men reported no major disruptions.
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Isringeport
Bridgeport
New Haven
Ambassador Gerard Is Now Out of Danger
New York February 22 James W Gerard former American ambassador to Germany was pronounced out of danger tonight by his physician after an operation feared to be life threatening It was the first public intimation that Mrs Gerard was ill and Mr Gerard had suffered for some time from nose and throat trouble per Dr Lee M Hurd his physician
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New York
James W. Gerard
Germany
Gerard
Lee M. Hurd
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Weetneck
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Cocchi
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Poley & Co
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