Host Us hs Axe in Attack on Guest
Tory Destilio claims host Us hs axe attack at 610 Birmingham Street after cordial dinner with Gensro Massaro at 1354 Madison Treat. Massaro allegedly threatened to immolate guest, swung axe, blade struck neck. Desillio dodged, minor injury. Emergency Hospital treated wounded man as police hunted Massaro. A tree shaped like a Japanese boat appeared nearby.
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USHS
Desillio
Tory Destilio
Birmingham Street
Gensro Massaro
Madison
Treat
Destllio
Massaro
Garlik Considered for Fairfield County Assistant State Prosecutor
Fairfield county eyes an appointment to replace the late Galen A. Carter of Stamford who led the office for about 20 years. Speculation centers on Bridgeport figures Senator A Lyn Delaney, E Barry Garlick, Judge Joseph G Shapiro, and Stamford attorney Charles T Maguire as likely choices. The September term of the criminal court approaches and the selection may be announced soon.
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Fairfield County
Galen A. Carter
Stamford
Supreme
Superior Courts
Bridgeport
A. Lyn Delaney
E. Barry Garlick
Joseph G Shapiro
Shelton
Shapiro and Shapiro
N Thy
Veterans of Foreign Wars Endorse M Lean and Lonergan
The Waterbury session of the State VFW endorsed Augusting Lonergan for Congress and George P. Mee Lean for reelection to the Senate. The group approved a state bonus and named a commission to draft a bill for the General Assembly. State commander John H. Williams announced appointive officers and the executive committee.
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Waterbury
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Torgo
Augusting Lonergan
Congress
George PF. Mee
Senate
General Assembly
John H. Williams
Bridgeport
Henry E. Gerrish
Hartford
D. C
Union
W. R. Collins
South Nor
Walnut Beach Knickers Fashion Sparks Local Gossip
A Walnut Beach feature describes young women in knickers and sweaters at a Mayflower cottage party. Elizabeth Swett leads, with Mildred Walsh and Melon Egan debuting bold costumes. The piece notes a fashion clash between masculine knickers and feminine pieces, and critiques smoking as unfeminine.
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Walnut Beach
Priselila
Prisela
Ling
Ling New Ver
Ong Tong
Sindala
John Alden
Elizabeth Swett
Jini Tati
Willy
Miss Swett
Ethuabeth
Elisabeth
Jake
Aiiss Annabeth
Celebrate Anniversary of the Bakers Guild 13th Century
A long running bakers guild celebrates a founding milestone dating back to 1273 with evidence of activity as early as 1280. By 1890 the guild had 75 members and later merged with the Ikenkordia to form a broader bakers association. The current federation lists about 1,870 member concerns across the region.
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Bert
Bakers’ Gid
Waa
Gremanta Guild
Bakers
Ikenkordia
Lott
Rebels in Mayo and Limerick battles reshape County Mayo scene
Telegraphic updates report Galway irregulars burning Dunmore North Barracks and withdrawing toward Ballinagloe as regulars plan to abandon Mayo. Limerick sees fierce street fighting, over 1,000 Republicans vs about 720 Free State troops, with extensive shelling and barracks destruction. Civilian hardship noted. food aid provided. normal services resume gradually.
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Dublin
Galway
Albenny
Dunmore
Ballinagloe
Feta
Castlebar
County Mayo
Limerick
Associated Press
Willams Street
King John’s Castle
Ordnance Barracks
Frederick
Tres
Brennan
Liam Lynch
Clonmel
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Cain
Gerestes A
Garligk
M'Lean
Lonergan
Glenwood
Main Street
Corner Elm Street
Mildren Walsh
Jrncsa
Nainsock Athletic Union
Athletic Union
Children’s Athletic
Mutual Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Banks
Mutual Savings
Bridgeport Savings Bank
S. W. Comer
State Streets
City Savings Bank
N. E. Comer
Bank Streets
People's Savings Bank
Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank
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