Central Brewery seized by federal agents for Volstead Act violations
Federal agents sealed the Central Brewery in New York after finding unlabelled beer, high alcohol content, and stock in sugar barrels. About 48 000 bottles seized, 10 090 in sugar barrels. Sanford H. Cohan seeks seizure of brewery and facilities. Brewhouse occupies a full city block near the East Side, valued at about four million dollars. Officials face charges of transporting beer above the legal limit.
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New York
Mareh 13
Central
Sanford H. Cohan
Nited States District Attorney
Cohan
Brewing Company
United States
Hitchcock
Olive Tablets for constipation advertised by Dr Edwards
An old advertisement touts Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute for chronic constipation and liver issues. It claims the candy-coated tablets are a safe, pleasant laxative that stimulates normal bowels and liver function without harsh effects. Many people are said to take them nightly to maintain relief and energy.
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Vince Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Ewards
Free trial offer for rupture treatment appeals to all
An advertisement urges anyone with a rupture to request a free trial of a stimulating topical application. It claims muscles tighten and the opening closes naturally, potentially eliminating the need for supports or surgery, and warns of gangrene risk if untreated. Writes to W. 3 Ree 17-A Main St. Adams NY for the trial.
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Adams
N. Y
Rupture & Rice, Inc
Main St. Adama
Prd
Electron tube unlocks long distance radio power
Frank George explains the electron tube as the key to modern communication. The article describes how vacuum tubes amplify power, enabling long distance radio, telephone, and telephony, with examples like Harding’s address heard by millions. It notes tubes boost signal strength, allow loudspeakers, and transmit across cities and nations.
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Frank George
Ama
U. S. Bureau of Standards
Robin
Centurs
Harding
Ioargues
Aman
Chicago
X Giation
New York
Mires
White
George
Personal notices from Bridgeport scene recount travel and society gatherings
After a three week trip to Miarol and Florida and other southern pleasure ports Stationmaster Peter Hunt and wife returned to Bridgeport on Tuesday. The Bridgeport chapter of the Delphian society meets this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Augustus H. Bullard. Discussion topic is parks French Drama led by Mrs. S. F. Cone. Amelia Jennings of Greenfield will spend months in Bermuda. The Girls Friendly Society of Calvary Episcopal church meets at Miss Bessly Kilpatrick's tonight. Fairfield branch of Comrades in Service meets tomorrow at Miss Roth Wakemar's home. The Authors Club meets tomorrow at Mrs. John Webster's home. Joy A Deidge whist and pinochle event tonight at Mooseheart. Industrial Girls basketball league special tonight at the Industrial Service Center W C A, 1146 Barnum Avenue, with Ming Rose Sakowitz in charge. Teams include Polygons Yazettes Ori oles General Electric Blue Blancas and others. The 0-We-Go club met at Miss May Stevens' home in Stratford with a program of music and a buffet luncheon. Attendees included Miss Mary Huzz, Miss Natalie Seymour, Miss Lillian Ledoux, Miss Catherine Ledoux, Miss Ethel Hall, Mina Gladys Stevens, Miss Helen Peck. Mrs. Ella Brady of 11s Keeler Avenue has recovered from illness and returned home.
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The
Girls’ Friendly Society of Calvary Mipiscopal Church
Bessly Kilpatrick
Wells Street
Fairfield
Comrades In Servige
Industrial Girls Basketball League
Industrial Service Center
Barnum Avenue
Ming Rosé Sakowitz
Hay Calleg
Polygons
Yazettes
Orioles
General Electric
Blue Blancas
Tatco Irs
St. James
Washington Park
Cometa
Oriole
May Stevens
Stratford
Natalie Seymour
Mina May Stevens
Mary Huzz
Lillian Ledeaux
Catherine Ledeaux
Ethel Hall
Mina Gladys Stevens
Helen Peck
Jeanette Eadie Lingerie Shop Owner Dies
Miss Jeanette E. Eadie proprietor of the Eadie Lingerie Shop at 177 Morres Street convalesces from a severe attack at home 90 Porter Street. A number of local notices follow about community events and charity fundraisers including a Purim masquerade for the Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Asylum and a St Patrick's Day program at the N Recreation center.
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Jeanette Eadie
Jeanette E. Eadie
Eatie
M. E. Hegearty
Bond Fairfield Agente
Severn
Porter Street
Eripge
Brady Divorced Actress Gives Birth To Son Donald Crane
New York March 1 Birth of a son to actress Alice Brady and William A. Brady was confirmed today by a certificate filed with the Bureau of Title Statistics at Mount Vernon. Brady, divorced from actor James Lyons Crane, registered as Mrs John Edwards of Scranton Pa. Crane is Dr Frank Crane's son.
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New York
Alice Brady
William A. Brady
Bureau of Titel Statistics
Mount Vernor
Hogan Proposals Gain Approval by City Board
Attorney John A. Cornell has advised the Board of Aldermen it may create additional subcommittees as proposed by Alderman Hogan. Early in the session Hogan introduced resolutions for subcommittees on education health and charities. the rules committee will meet tomorrow evening to review the Hogan resolutions and likely recommend to the County Monfing to establish all or some of the new subcommittees.
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John A. Cornell
Board of Aldermen
Hogan
Rilea
City Hah
Two Cars Collide in Milford Collision
Milford March 16 Harry L Esser of 79 Shearman avenue New Jiuven Wa arrested by Sergeant Robert P Hibbard Milford police charged with reckless driving following a collision on the state road about a quarter mile from Devon early tonight Esser westbound attempted to pass a machine by the road wide Edward Schultz of Harrison Avenue Walnut Beach opposite direction The cars collided and locked wheels Esser car overturned both vehicles badly damaged no injuries ordered to appear in court Monday morning
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Milford
Harry, L. Esser
Shearman Avenue
New Jiuven
Waa
Robert P. Hibbard
Devon
Esser
Edward Schultz
Harrison Avenue
Walnut Beach
Acourt
Thirty Gallons of Wine Stolen From Home
Police report that thirty gallons of wine were stolen yesterday from the ceiling of Mrs. Phillis Pastore at 96 Pembroke Street. The incident was reported to authorities by the resident.
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Phillis Pastore
Pembroke Street
Bride-to-be William Ayrex engagement party held in Davenport
Guests honored Miss Alice Carl at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Misa Josephine Fohrenbach of Cleveland avenue. Attendees included Miss Barbara Brown Miss Annie Os igiani Miss Gindya McGuire Miss Ruth Stanton and many others. Fairfield Parent Teachers association to hold a food sale at the library on Saturday March 18 at 2 20 o'clock.
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Barbara Brown
Annie Osgiani
Gindya McGuire
Mise Ruth Stanton
Gurmett
Yrra Bondeeon
Mixa Evaarlson
Staten
Anton Carlson
Misa Josephine Foehregbach
Cleveland Avenue
Alice Carl
Willam Ayrex
Davenport
Iowa
Margaret Doran
Gertrude Olson
Anne Liggins
Anne Rogers
Eleanor Fox
Marguerite McFarland
Jane Ormond
Justine Houlihan
Mary Keeler
Deegan
Kellogg
Fohrenbach
Carlson
Fairfield Parent Teachers’ Association
To Make Hairs Vanish From Face and Arms Beauty Note
An advertisement claims a simple powder paste removes facial neck or arm hair. Mix powder with water, apply for a few minutes, then wash to leave skin hair free. Warns that the method is unfailing but to be careful and performe calmly to avoid disappointment.
Boy Scout Radio Toy Aims to Help Government
A young 11 year old in Cincinnati built a mini radio receiver costing about 10 dollars able to receive signals up to 50 miles away. He plans a larger set for concert music from nearby broadcasting stations. Great Britain issued nearly 7000 radio amateur licenses. Safety tips include grounding the aerial and turning off the set during storms. The Boy Scouts plan to form a national group to assist government emergencies.
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Cincinnati
Ediin
Dwin
Two Army Aviators Injured in Mitchell Field Crash
March 15 report of Sergeant Eugene Reviere holder of a parachute altitude record and Sergeant Blake seriously injured when their plane crashed from about 1000 feet at Mitchell Field. Reviere suffered a broken leg and nose with cuts. Blake sustained facial injuries and other wounds. An officer noted the plane appeared damaged on impact. Blake, 40, had served 19 years and was a former emergency captain. Reviere, 22, was described as the army’s daredevil. Last summer Reviere set a 12,809 foot parachute drop at Mitchell Field.
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Mineoslay
Eugene Reviere
Blake
Mitchell Fieldiae
Revers
Rothror
Lexa
Fenved
Ben
Revlere
Michel Sield
Harding Welcomed in St Augustine by Crowds
President Harding toured St Augustine with Under-Secretary Fletcher, greeting locals as he viewed the oldest city’s narrow streets and ancient buildings. An elderly resident marveled at the sight, asking if the man were truly the President.
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ST. Augustine
Florida
Maren
President Harding
Fletcher
United States
Harding
Belfast Snipers Kill Five Year Old Child
A five year old child was shot dead in Belfast after noon near Ship Street by a sniper. A separate report notes a stolen Ford coupe investigated by Detective William J. Nolan, with registration C30751, taken from State Street near Lafayette Street while he attended a theater.
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Belfast
Ship Street
Mate
Detective Bureau
William J. Nolan
Brooks Street
Nolan
Wan Tiuken
State Street
Lafayette Street
G W Fairchild and Sons Jewelry Remounts Gems
G W Fairchild and Sons Inc offers remounting and jewelry restoration to preserve sentiment and metal integrity. Since 1866 at 907 Main St Bridgeport CT they display modern settings to enhance diamond appearance and provide expert remaking of heirlooms and rings.
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G. W. Fairchild & Song Inc
G. W. Fairchild and Sons Inc
FP. O
Bridgeport
Conn
The Letters Of Natalie Hear Evelyn
The fragment reflects a neighborhood note about a robin sighting and spring wildlife. It mentions plans to gather blankets and curtains for a local dyeing shop, and describes kitchen warmth at a cabin. Also references advertising by United Advertising Corporation and a possible New York trip for Christabel.
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Evelyn
Gewandow
Court Exchange
William Auch
Auch
Harold
Arthur Quertin
Contract for School Addition Due Today
The contract for completing the Black Rock school addition, awarded to Poifano and Fragsinelli at 26 Chestnut Street, will be signed by the Committee on school bindings this afternoon and work rushed. A board meeting may be held next week to hire physical instructors and prepare for the new fiscal year starting April 1.
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Black Rock
Poifano & Fragsinelli
Chestnut Street
Board of Education
Committee On School
Bndings
Thomas L. Caskey
Industrial Finance & Mortgaise Corporation
Edward F. McGovern
Lynn W. Wilson
United States Department of Education
Meredith
Connecticut State Board of Education
Samuel J. Sawn
Columbia Professor George Wendell Dies of Pneumonia
George Vincent Wendell, 78, professor of physics in the School of Mines, Engineering and Chemistry at Columbia University, died tonight of pneumonia after a brief illness.
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New York
George Vincent Wendell
School of Mines
Columbia University
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Frank George Ext
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Floridy
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Hunt
Delphisn Society
Augustus H. Bullard
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Parks
S. F. Cone
Amelia Jennings
Greenfield
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John Webbster
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Mooseheart
Moose, Hall
F. E. Kierar
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Peat
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Charles ¥. Geer
Ella Brady
Keeler Avenue
E. B. Magn
Marah
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Industrial’ Service Center
N. Recreation Center
Trinity Church
Christchurch
St. Patrick
C. H. Beery
Fairfield Avenue
Edith Selble
Harry Curtis Nave
C. S. Giboa
Robert Eadie
Herman Schutz
Pauline West
Bridgeport Hebrew Orphan Asylum
Mildred Carlson
Avenue A
Mary
Dorin Schlunte
Grace
Ruth Jersey
Dorothea’ Mitchell
Ruth Anders
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Elna Saciegaler
Missy Elaie Dawson
Great Britain
Boy S Route of America
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ARMY
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United Advertisinge Corporation
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