County Bar to Pay Tribute to Late Wm T Haviland
County and bar officials prepare memorials for William T Haviland longtime clerk of the superior court whose death from pneumonia stunned Fairfield County. Services planned at Head Pel and St Johns with burial at Mountain Grove. Court sessions suspended in his honor.
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Wm. T. Haviland
Thorne Haviland
Superior Court of
Fairfield Bar Association
Haviland
Litchfield
Bridgeport
Isaac Haviland
Yate
Yale Law School
Stoddard Ad Halt
Stoddard, Bishop and Haviland
Common Pleas Court
Wiliam i. Shelton
Superior Court
Fairfield Avenue
Library Board
Bridgeport Bar Association
Bridgeport Public Library Board
Indoor golf course at American Hardware Store
A promotion touts an indoor golf course at the American Hardware Store. It claims the Spalding Official i approved facility is available nationwide, free of charge, inviting customers to play, stay in form, and enjoy the exercise and fun despite winter conditions.
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United States
Man Overcome by Gas From Stove Fire
William H. Toarback, 34, of 59 Smith Street, was found unconscious in a bedroom filled with gas after sleeping with a gas stove still burning. He was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital by Dr. F. A. Gavins. condition listed as serious and not expected to improve. His wife discovered him late last night.
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William H. Toarback
Smith Street
Bridgeport
IF. A. Gavins
Hospite Hospital
Roarback
Sherman Private Dies from Disease in Pershing Camp
Washington, Web. 24. Among American soldiers in France reported today as dying from disease was Private Far Woodin of Sherman Connecticut from pneumonia in General Pershing also notified the War Department that Cadet Harold K. Jay of the Signal Corps was killed in an aeroplane accident February 15. Cadet’s father Tidward G. Bulkeley lives in New York City. Eight artillerymen were reportedly wounded in action on February 21 in a dispatch from American headquarters in France. Frederick A. Sliter of ous was among them.
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Washington
France
Far Woodin
Sherman
Memorial Services for Rev Henry Sherman Held at St Pauls
Memorial services for the late Rev Henry Martyn Sherman were held yesterday morning at St Pauls church. A large congregation attended as Rev Kenneth McWenvie of Westport, lifelong friend of the late minister, eulogized him. Sherman, 80, was a Bridgeport native.
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Henry Martyn Sherman
St. Pauls Church
Kenneth McWenvie
Westport
Sherman
Bridgeport
SP. MM Vehrs
Wits Pauls Church
Addresses Y M C A Boys on Modern Leprosy
John Richard Brown was unable to speak at the YMCA yesterday afternoon. In his place spoke Caragan Clark of Newark, N.S., on Modern Leprosy and how to treat it. Madame Van de Zande performed selections including the Rosary and pieces in foreign languages.
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John Richard Brown
M. c
Caragan Clark
Newark
N.S
Chark
Devarr
Madame van de Zande
Brooklawn Country Member Ties To Home Organization
A fragment notes a Brooklawn Country member tied to the Home organization since its founding. The text implies continued affiliation with both groups and references a shared organizational base. Further details are unavailable in the snippet.
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Brooklawn Country
Amt Tie
The
Home
Congress to Tackle Rail War Plan This Week
Washington notes a busy congressional week as rail government, war finances, labor, shipbuilding, food regulation, coal, and draft issues move forward. Senate and House push bills on railroad control, war finance with 1.6 billion dollars, and broader reorganization, with hearings on Hog Island, sugar, wheat, meat shortages, and foreign treaties shaping actions.
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Deb
Senate
War Finance Corporation
Grond
Laxton Mead Central
New Administration
Food Administration
Yesters
Nance Vteas US
North
Dako
Russia
Shipping Board
Hog Island
Sardac Pindelphia
Miempera
Senate Coummerce
Department of Justice
Senate Judiceriory Sa Om
Vestal
Pear
Allian
Senate Commerce
Senator
Lodge of Mass
Fugar
Wilson
Quernuss
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Great Britain
Haserate
Ming Feeti
Divieval &F. Vant Speeal
Henator
Wisconsie
Conunithea
Water Street Ban Sparked by Police Conspiracy Claims
A derailed city narrative centers on Water Street with claims the police and officials divert attention from crimes there. Reports say robberies on Water Street near Drouve Street involve a Derby resident and a colored woman, while police say the victim misidentified events. The case hinges on where encounters occurred and who profited from the alleged deception. Local leaders dismiss the idea, but critics say the administration masks a persistent problem in the district.
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Water Street
Watler Street
Keystone Cle
Ernest Pirenick
Derby
Drouve Street
Pirenlik
Drouve
Pircalik
Afeet Wontar
Pireank
Long Lost Son Identified in Prison Case
A sixteen year old arraignment looms in Suffolk Supreme Court on enlarged charge of carrying a revolver as family ties unravel. The boy’s mother, seeking a reunion after sixteen years, finally identified him through a cousin’s testimony amid a long, nationwide search involving past homes and institutions.
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York
Georee Linrke
Speril
Rooklyn
Lodoh
George
Phen
Charitable
Boully Buston
George Burke
Hirke
John
John Hanley
Tia South Boston
Camas
Abandonment of Heatless Mondays Brings Joy
The article notes shops and theaters plan to reopen as heatless Mondays end. Prices and hours will return to normal with stores set to resume full operations, offering relief after the prior curtailments. Local residents anticipate easier access to goods and entertainment as weekly restrictions lift.
Baptize Yankees with Bomb Fire and German Bombs
Washington reports a week of intense Western Front activity with American forces taking growing roles. German offensives against Russians appear disorganized, and British and French operations include key advances around Butte Du Mesnil and Chemin des Dames as US troops complete their first duty period.
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Washington
War Department
Hithoria
Butte du Mesnil
Chemin Des Dames
No Man's
Lierrenehes
Trent
Pershing
al ‘Toul
Alt Fe
Mereeledler
Ais Les Bains
Rench
Spoh IV
Cers
Eamiers
Quentin
Cients
Edie
Hold Man for Concealed Weapons Charge
A man was held this morning on suspicion of possessing concealed weapons. He is in custody and will be arraigned soon in the county courthouse.
Birthday Party in Honor of Miss Finklestone
A surprise birthday party was given for Miss Corrathy Finkelstone at her home 87 Jumes Street Washington on her birthday. Friends decorated with flags and streamers. Miss Hirsh recited. Roslin Cederbaum and Bernstein sang with Beuechler at the piano. A luncheon followed. Miss Finkelstone, a graduate of Algport Fish-school, is popular among school friends and prize winners. Attendees included Bessie Reich, Belle Cohen, Minnie Deworken, Isbel Bernstein, Lilian Wiein, Theresa Wearis Cohen, Lillian Krististone, Hazel Finkelstein Lane, Carl Raskind, David Davidsar, George Alper, Morris Moscawita, Phil Reich, Norman Smith, Amsel, Mir, and many others.
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Mi Corrathy Finkelstone
Jumes Street
Washington
Miss Hirsh
Sey Roslin
Cederbaum
Bernstein
Tuichard Beuechler
Erkawite
Isbel Bernstein
Lilian Wiein
N Wiein
Emma Goldman and Berkman in Hun Employ
Washington reports letters showing Alexander Berkman and Tan Guliniwin aiding Har Daral, a foreman spy in a Ti dian revolution propaganda effort, before prison for draft law violations. The October 20 and October 28, 1916 missives urged Berkman to send comrades to Totland to aid a revolution and sought introductions to prominent anarchists across continental Europe.
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Washington
Alexander Berkman
Tan Guliniwin
Har Daral
Tidian Revolution
Gregory
Berkman
Totland
Hel
Tne Flin
Fettere
Lana
Europe
Danbury Election Seen Quiet With Minor Changes
Danbury eyes a calm election as Democratic primaries approach in March. City nominations for aldermen and commissioner head to the Second and Fourth wards, while council seats come from the First and Third wards. Voter interest remains high despite expectations of few surprises.
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Spocinty
Panbury
Ayrest Woman Arrested in George Street Raid
Mra. Taty Webster Teo at George Street was arrested by police on charges of keeping a house of disrepute following a disturbance in her apartments. Police also detained flineheling and branks Williams at the same address. Shom faced arraignment in city court on charges of frequenting a house of ill fame.
Beardsley Resigns Police to Join Factory
Beardsley quits police service to enter a factory job as Frederick Meards is named by Police Commissioners. The resignation follows prior duties as a regular member of the force with a special session to review the move. Assistants report the supervisor and plans for a meeting on Prenat street amid city discussions.
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Beardsley
Frederick Meards
Murphys
Polies
Dimes
OsPors Delier
Rev Joseph Munson Dead in New Haven City Known Here
Reverend Joseph O G Munson died suddenly at his New Haven home on Saturday morning. Born July 21 1840 in Middlebury Connecticut he served 45 years as a Methodist minister with postings across Connecticut and Long Island. He retired eight years ago due to ill health and lived in New Haven since. He leaves a wife Lenni Smith Alanson a son Ralph T Munson two other sons and daughters. Funeral arrangements were in New Haven with burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Joseph OG. Munson
New
Middlebury
Conn
Hawking W
Sarah C Abbott) Munser
Sandy Hook
Newtown Academy
Noworg
Wesleyan University
Herman Bungs
New England
Aethodism
Litchfield
Saybrook
New Haven
West Chapel St
Trinity
Windsor Locks
Madison
Atilford
Cheshire
Durham
Windesor
Southington
Redding
Nichols
Long
Westhampton
Amityville
Bellpoint
New York East Conference
Lfe
Washington
Lenni Smith Alanson
Ralph T. Munson
Bridgeport Gas and Light Co
Clarences A. Munson
New Viaven
Rose Hutcheson
George Potter
F Douging Pierce
Jewish Welfare and Activities league forms in Bridgeport
Attor ney Jineah Islein is honored as head of the new Hebrew Welfare and Activities league aimed at aiding Jewish sailors soldiers and families in Bridgeport. Jacob Klein elected president with officers including Mrs. Finkelstone and Miss Warner, committees formed to draft by laws and coordinate with local Jewish groups. The city’s Jewish organizations unite to support war efforts and welfare work for missing and returning servicemen.
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Jineah
Islein
Jewish Welfare and Activities League
Jein
Madkicin
Lawrence Finkelstone
Jienny Greenstein
Jacob J. Kiein
Klein
Stein
Ida Ruth Warner
J. W. Zeieler
Hebrew Welfare and Activities League
Bridgeport
Charles H. Shapiro
Henry Greenstein
Kate Nelson
Joseph Quint
Young Men's and
Young Women's, Hebrew Association
Max Cohen
State Street
Walfare Board
Jacob
Sisterhood of Park Avenue Temple
Congregation Adath Israel
Hebrew Sick Benefit Association
Connecticut Benevolent Association
T. O. A. Merchants Protective Association
Blalic Zionist Society
Park Avenue Temple
Dr Beck to Speak Here on Subject of Conscience
The Jews of the city await Dr W C Beck who will deliver two lectures in Harmony lodge rooms on State street Wednesday evening. Dr Beck will speak on Conscience. The lecture starts at an hour to be announced, the public invited. The event is under the Bridgeport Council of Jewish Women Sisterhood of Park Avenue temple and Harmony lodge.
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W. C. Beck
Harmony Lodge
State Street
Meck
Bridgeport Council of Jewish Women
Sisterhood
Park Avenue Temple
Haraiony Lodge
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