D Elia Poised to Become Seventh District Alderman
Paul P. D'Elia of 667 Washington avenue is slated for appointment as alderman from Bridgeport's Seventh district at Monday's Common Council meeting. A 27 year old Italian born in Italy who came to the U S at age four, he has long been active in Republican politics and works with his father Frank D'Elia in real estate and insurance. He is currently the Italian court interpreter and a prominent local figure.
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Paul PP. D'Ena
Washington Avenue
D’elia
D’fila
Italy
British Take 30 for Army Here in Week
Bridgeport and Fairfield area recruitment surges push over 60 men into British and Canadian services in a week. Recruits processed at Fairfield Avenue station with 25 to 26 daily intake, Sergeant C A Johnson to recruit locally. Bridgeport names H H C Clay H White J Walker J M Warmer as accepted applicants bound for New Haven enlistment.
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Fire Bug Suspected In Queer Blaze at Irastan Avenue
Police search for a fire bug after a blaze damaged a house at 159% Ira stan avenue owned by Tilis A. Dawking. Chief Daniel Johnson called the fire mysterious with the cellar and first floor walls almost eaten away. Family says they were downstairs after dinner and used an electric flashlight. none smoked or used matches. The department believes the origin is suspicious though exact cause is undetermined.
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Witien
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Hawkins
Boxing Instructors Draft War Looms In San Francisco
A San Francisco District Exemption Board ruling declares boxing instructors are subject to the draft, not exempt as military affiliates. The decision, potentially setting a precedent, notes most instructors are active boxers and will face conscription like other civilians. The piece highlights notable figures such as Willie Ritchie, Fred Fulton, Chic Brown, Battling Kunz, and Levinsky, detailing performances and camp life at Devens, with Levinsky praised for boosting morale and creating camaraderie among troops.
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Willie Ritchie
United States
Frisco’ Board
la Helle France
Levinsky
Hey
Gossipy Bits on All Sports and Boxing News
A sprawling wrap of sports notes covers managers Stallings and Herzog, umpire history, Boston bowling curbs, Columbia rowing prep, university schedules, and fuel rules. It also notes Brown Dartmouth plans, Providence field debates, Yankee trade chatter, and boxing cards with Doesserich Welling and Greb Kopin.
Baseball News: Browns Sign Kefty Heathecote
Former Penn State star Kefty Heathecote, who played in York County league last season, has been signed by the St. Louis Browns. The piece notes trading rumors, Cubs pitching strength, and various old-time baseball views. It also mentions Ty Cobb triples and broader league circulation.
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Red Son
cInnis
Connie Mack
Connie
Kefty Heathecote
Penn State
St. Louis Browns
Baseball notes mix of players and leagues in 1914 context
Timely gossip catalogs player stats for Allan Sotheron with St. Louis Brown s 48 games 14 wins 1 loss Three other stars Carl Mays Sammy Mayer Dan O Neill and Harry Williams are noted with Army service and management views The column surveys league politics future signings and upcoming training in a rapid fire roundup with scattered references to teams venues and figures of the era
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St. Louis Brown
Limes
Sotharon
Sammy Mayer
Atlanta Southern League
The
Athletics
Dan O'Neil
Astern League
Jeague
O'Neil
Elizabeth Bass Dies in Chicago Burial Planned in Mountain Grove
Elizabeth Bass, a former city resident, died Thursday in Chicago. Her body will arrive this morning for burial in Mountain Grove Cemetery. Arthur William George, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. George, died yesterday at their 405 Shelton street home after a brief illness. funeral today private. Grace Downs Hayes widow of Edson Hayes, funeral held at 2 pm yesterday at her Stepney home with Rev. Fredericks officiating. burial in Stepney Cemetery.
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Bass
Elizabeth
Chicago
Mountain Grove
Arthur W. George
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Stephen DD
George
Shelton Street
Grace Downs Hayes
Edson Hayes
Atiths
Stepney
Mr. Fredericks
Stepney Cemetery
Examinations of Bankrupts Set for This Morning
Examinations of Alexander Gladstein Ashmore Auto Supply Co and J Nelson Sherwood bankrupts will be before John W Banks referee in bankruptcy at 11 oclock this morning Gladsteins petition filed December 28 Sherwoods application filed three days later The Ashmore Auto company was adjudicated on December 2
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Ashmore Auto Supply Co
J. Nelson Sherwood
John W. Banks
Gladstein
Sherwood
Ashmore Auto Company
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