Thieves Raid Weekend Robberies Reported in Ithercity
Three robbery reports to the Detective Bureau describe losses in Ithercity. Mrs Westberg left a pocketbook with 280 dollars in a stable room, later found in the hallway with the fifty items missing. Agnes Hirtsh, 24 Stew ad, stole a ladies' wrist watch chain and three rings. Deputy Kiernan says sands in a store at 108 Waterstreet were removed from an unspecified time between Saturday morning and now.
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iBureau
Ohn Westbers
Tdea
God'street
Westberg
Agnes Hirtsh
Kiernan
Watenatreet
License Suspended Driver Arrested After Vehicle Use
A 22 year old was arrested after operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. The incident occurred yesterday at an unspecified location. The court in City is set to consider a $200 bond. Further details were not released.
Harry Andrews Former Poli Worker Dies in Bridgeport
The death of Harry Andrews, longtime Bridgeport theatre stage director, was reported yesterday. A former Poli Circus director active in Bridgeport and Waterbury theatres, Andrews began his stage career with a touring production of The Count of Monte Cristo and died Sunday night from heart disease.
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Harry Andrews
Govmerly
Tovigiagl Polis
Bridgeport
Piava
Livery Andrews
Poli Circuis
Waterbury
Outside bidders fetch $75,000 at old A and B plant sale
About $75,000 was realized from the first day’s sale of the map of the American and Mannutac Company’s plant on Front Avenue. The estate and buildings resold two weeks ago to unrevealed buyers who ordered stalled in 60 days as proof. The heaviest buyers at Jay’s sale were J. Blackman Company of New York, Charles fier, Chicago, A. Rudenertach, Tors and Gord en’ Broihe dgeport. The sale will continue today.
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Ft Aaerican
Mannutac
Front Avenue
York
Jay
J. Blackman Company
Charles Fier
Chicago
A. Rudenertach
Tors and Gorden
Broihedgeport
Bedridden woman rescued as fire overwhelms storehouse
Four families fled the New London Paper Supply Co. blaze in London. Firefighters found a bedridden woman and three others overcome by smoke while attempting to save papers and equipment. Owner Julius Daren acted quickly, moving books before evacuating as flames and smoke expanded. Property loss estimated at substantial value with insurer. owner listed as Tsadore Smatek.
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London
London Paper Supply Company
Clare
Luis Aibernoon
Phillips
Liremer
Sibout Las
Tsadore Smatek
Ielas Insurance
George H Woods Bank Names New Head
George H Woods, named head of the Bridgeport bank, will assume duties this morning, succeeding the late Samuel M Lawley. A wall clock was presented to Mr Woods by Blue Ribbon Bank employees on Fairfield Avenue, where he has served as secretary for several years. Presentation was by War Tousey, assistant superintendent.
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vRe M. Woods
Bridgeport 3 Bank
Samuel MM. Lawley
Woods
Blue Ribbon’ Bod
Fairfield Avenue
War Tousey
Ofltes Pee
Park traffic discussion on new road at Seaside Park
Police and park officials voted to study building a new road behind the bathing pavilion at Seaside Park. The plan aims to reduce danger from heavy traffic along Seawall Boulevard as bathers reach the water.
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Seaside Park
She Gard
Patk Flanagan
Board of Park Commissioners
Seawall
Baby Rescued From Auto Hit In City Street
A baby about eighteen months old darted into a car's path at Madison Avenue and Federal Street yesterday. The quick stop by the car driver precluded a possible death. At Emergency Hospital the child had only minor bruises. Norman Pollack, 920 Madison Avenue, was the child. Charles MacCarthy, 259 Federal Street, owned the car. Driver Smith, employed by Warren Tirothers who was repairing goods, was injured in the leg after stepping from behind a trolley at Stake Street and Middle Street and colliding with a truck operated by Dr. W. Wright, 458 Norman Street.
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Dar’ Eal
Ad Son Avg
Federal St
Entregency Hospital
Norman Pollack
Madison Avenue
Charles MacCarthy
Federal Street
Smith
Warren Tirothers
Stake Street
Middle Street
Tr. W. Wright
Norman Surcel
Babies Cause Furore Over False Alarm At Fire Box
Five year old Michael Richards and his seven year old brother Edward triggered a false fire alarm from box 471 at Boston avenue and East Main street at 4 09 pm causing neighborhood excitement. Wire Chief Daniel E Johnson recommended they be spanked for the incident. The boys claim they were not sitting on the world as they tried to help.
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Michael Richards
Hallett Street
Michael
Edward
Wire
Daniel E. Johnson
Boston Avenue
East Main Street
Rat Weel Campaign Prompted by Agriculture Statement
Ballang Enghand hears week as Fingland notes national observance of rat peril. A vigorous anti rodent campaign, led by farmers and the public, is launched following official Agriculture Department figures that rats contaminate about $70,000,000 of food annually and cause extensive damage in other sectors.
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Ballang Enghand
Fingland
Dus
SPal Penest Chines e Broad Sparks Radio Start
Shan Paoef Shanghe begins regular radio broadcasting as a pioneer among Chinese reporters. Programs air daily four times, delivering Chinese lectures and music to audiences.
Raid at 459 South Avenue nets man on liquor charge
Police raiders led by Sergeants Murphy and Daly arrested a man at 459 South Avenue on liquor violations. He was held on bond and brought before Guy Court this morning after a raid that recovered a small quantity of wine.
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South Avenue
Vie
Bondange
Guy Court
Murphy
Daly
Dance and Drama Pupils Present Program at Club
Miss Frances Cogis pupils staged a dance and drama recital at Gre B. and P. club last evening. The program featured solos by instructors and a corps of pupils, with numerous attendees including parents. Notable participants included Rosalind Bernstein Barbara Kv Doris Krans Betty Lee and others.
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Frances B. Cogiswell
Gre B
P. Club
Audien
Misson
John Dernarde
Rosalind, Bernstein
Barbara Kv
Doris Krans
Betty Lee
Virinia
Tueen McAndrew
Barbara! Fee
Shirley Ma
Ann Trebbin
Ette Leniel
Dor
Annie Bobyttk
Son
Tmily
Mary Swenson
Doro On
Warrior
Doolittle
Rey Pletcher
Toth Cronquist
Virginia Lancet
Ywlaine Pratt
Agnes Wendt
Atalie Wilkes
Dijlian Frances Ward
Nator
Wreck on B and C Railroad Kills Six Near Chicago
Six people die when a Burlington to Chicago mail train plunges into a rear Burlington passenger train near Chicago about 115 miles west. Fire in the mail engine caused the crash as the passenger train stopped at a coal chute. Dead include Dr Z McWair of Michigan College of Mines Houghton and H C Matook of Clappe and her Sehr Los Angeles. Fireman Brechsel of Aurora rushed to leap from his cab and was killed. porter J A Triplett also among the dead.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Burlington
Chicago
Buda
Chico
Princeton
Z. McWair
Michigan
College of Mines
Houghton
Mich Us
H.C. i Matook
Clappe
Sehr
M. Handare
Los Angels
Brechsel
Aurora
Ils
J. A. Triplett
Tralin
Mayor to Reappoint Woods and Others
Mayor F William Behrens will appoint George H Woods as president of the Board of Relief and announce other appointments. The Board of Electrical Inspectors will see Thomas F Finn succeed Michael J Power as master electrician and Orville Burr will replace Albert Walkley. The Bleck Building Department representation includes J Gerald Phelan John G Schwar and Daniel Joseph.
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George H. Woods
Board of ‘Relief
F. William Behrens
Board of Electrical Inspectors
Thomas F. Finn
Michael J. Power
Elecan
Baby's Own Tablets Promised for Infants in Canada
An advertisement promotes Baby's Own Tablets by Tor Villa Medicine Co as a comforting remedy for infants and small children. It claims usefulness for fevers, upset stomachs, and fretful babies, noting they are easy to take and can be obtained in the United States through druggists. The ad invites readers to mail twenty five cents to Schenectady for a full box and a booklet titled The Use of the Baby.
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Canada
Tor, Villa Medicine Co
United States
Dr. Williams ALedi_cing Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Poslam Heals Skin Quickly in Advertisement
An old advertisement claims Poslam stops itching burning and smarting with a tiny amount, then heals the skin and reduces eruption as the medication takes effect. Available at all druggists.
Suffered 20 Years Before Relief Came
Grateful testimony from Mind Sarah Duckett of Burtington Vermont describing long stomach trouble and rheumatism. She credits Tanlae for restoring health, noting weight gain from 120 to 160 pounds and no ailments since using the product for four years. Ad promotes Tanlae and related Pills available through druggists.
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Sarah Duckett
Peru St
Burtington
Tala
Tanlig
DL Mos
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