General Mangin Dies Sudden in Paris at AA
General Charles Mangin, famed Verdun leader and key French commander, died suddenly after an illness. He led Verdun’s 1916 assault retaking Fort Douaumont and mentored American divisions in later campaigns. He was born July 1866 and served in Senegal China West Africa and Morocco. The army later honored him with high distinctions and a role on the Superior War Council.
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Paris
Charles Mangin
Verdun
Fort Douaumont
Mangin
Chemin-den-Dames
Soissons- Rheims
Charles Marie Emmanuel Mangin
Sarrebourg
France
Senegal
China
West Africa
Morocco
Sth
11Th Army Corps
Aisne
6Th Army
Clemenceau
Degoutte
Legion of Honor
Germany
Rhine
Pies
Washington
Arthur Murray
Western Department
Missouri
New City Auditor Plans Changes in Antiquated System
City Auditor Walter W. Garrity and the administration plan a shift to a modern auditing system to replace Bridgeport’s outdated setup. Census bureau visitors called the current system the simplest in the state, prompting inquiries into similar needs in other cities before action here.
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NEW City
Walter W. Garrity
Garrity
U. S. Census Bureau
Bridgeport
Reich Appointed Special Master in New Britain Case
Samuel Reich of Fridgeport named by Federal Judge Edwin Thomas to hear evidence in a suit by Waterbury Buckle Co against G B H Prentiss Co of New Britain alleging patent infringement. Reich to render an accounting on about 80 000 gross buckles allegedly made in violation of the Buckle company patent.
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Samuel Reich
Fridgeport
Edwin Thomas
United States District Court
G. BH. Prentiss Company
New Britain
Waterbury Buckle Company
Thomas
Buckle
Reich
Prentiss Company
Bristol Man Hit by Express Train In Morning Accident
Bristol May 1. Tony Luca 28 of 3 Tardeestret crossed Farmington avenue on the way to Session Foundry when west bound train struck him and threw him into a ditch. He was taken to Bristol hospital with a severe skull fracture. PLAN SCHOOL EXHIBIT Committee led by Supt FE Everett Coriright discussed plans for a Progress week education exhibit. No firm plan approved. display set in two booths with 20 by 14 feet spaces.
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Bristol
Farmington Avenue
Tony Luca
Bristol Hospital
FE. Everett Coriright
Slapping Husband Sends Her to Jail in Hartford
In Hartford on May 12 Mrs Epsle Glover a colored woman received a three day jail term for contempt after slapping her husband John in court. The couple arrested for disturbance faced breach of the peace and a second count carrying concealed weapons against the husband. Glover was fined 30 dollars plus costs by Judge Creedon.
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Hartford
Epsle
Glover
John
Hawley High seniors stage two act play Friday night
The Hawley High School senior class presents Pally Wanted A Cracker a two act play at the Hawley school auditorium Friday May 16 at 8 o'clock D. T. The cast includes Jeffrey Wayne and Mary Wayne with Florence Ferrid Inspector Doran and other named players. Dancing follows and a large crowd is expected.
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Newtown
Hawley School
Pally
Jeffrey Wayne
William Brenner
Marie Pratt Wayne
Florence
Ferrid
Inspector Doran
Wiliam H. McGuire
Mary ‘Wayne
Jeffrey
Julia Perry
Thomas Livingstone Pratt
Edwards Kingman
New Haven
Garde Hotel
Hawley High School
Jo Gn
South Center District
Ten motorists seek license restoration after DUI charges
Ten motorists, eight convicted of driving under the influence, will appear May 14 at 9 30 a m before a deputy motor vehicle commissioner at the County Courthouse on Golden Hill street to show cause why their licenses should be restored. Appearing are George D Cook Daniel J Kenney Oscar W Anderson Louie Kolezinski Andrew Angelovitch John Rentsehler Joseph Scarpello Rudolph Ehlers Bearpello Ehlers and Rentsehler face reckless driving charges. Harry Gross and Andrew H Peck also appear for evading responsibility and overload.
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Iuto
Hquor
Golden Hill Street
George D. Cook
Main Street
Daniel J. Kenney
Gregory Street
Oscar W. Anderson
Wordin Avenue
Bridgeport
Louie Kolezinski
Prospect Street
Jury Views Scene of Bank Robbery Murder In Dedham
In Dedham Massachusetts on May 12 the jury in the murder trial of Celestino Maderos also known as Fred Bernis was taken to view the scene of the crime. The Wrentham National Bank cashier was shot by bandits who attempted a robbery on November 1.
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Dedham
Mass
Celestino Maderos
Otherwias Joown
Fred Bernié
Frank E. Carpenter
Carnner
Wrentham National Bank
Wrentham
Stamford School Funds Cut After Long Session
Stamford May 12 The school committee cut three small items totaling 3710 from its budget after a five hour session ending at 1 15 am The dispute centered on salaries for an assistant superintendent and a kindergarten and primary grades supervisor The budget now goes to the Board of Finance for consideration Plans for the Stevens School building addition will be discussed at an adjourned meeting Friday
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Stamford
J. J. Cloonan
Samuel Young
Board of Finance
Stevens
Autoist Found Dead at Wheel in Beebonk Roadside
The body of Frank Parker of Attlebore was found today seated behind the wheel of an automobile parked beside a road in Beebonk. The car showed signs of a collision. The man had been dead within ten hours, according to Medical Examiner Jesse Wei Battershall.
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Attlibboro
Mase
Frank Parker
Attleboro
Beebonk
Jesse Wei Battershall
Texan Named Attorney General for Puerto Rico
Washington May 12 George C Butte dean of the UT law school was appointed attorney general of Puerto Rico announced at the White House.
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C. Butte
University Law School
Washington
George C. Butte
Law School
University of Texas
Perto Rico
White House
How To Live Air First Health Rule and X Ray Teeth
A Victorian style health note argues air quality as the first hygiene rule noting movement, humidity, and gentle drafts aid health while strong drafts harm. It promotes regular medical and X ray dental exams to detect incipient mouth trouble linked to systemic diseases and offers pain relief options during procedures.
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Hubert W. Hart
R. L. French Company Security Building
Mathias Hettinger
Hart
United Life & Accident Insurance Company
R. L
Bobbie
Life Savers, Inc
Port Chester
Newtown School
Gale
Texan
Porto Rigo
Stepehn Leech
Britain
Lyndhurst
Eng
Associated Press
Bill Stephen Leech
Iton
Magdalen College
Oxford
Berlin
Brussels
Constantinople
Lisbon
Rome
Copenhagen
Christiania
Peking
Central America
DR. Weidlich
Cliften’s Bidz
Kreage
Rockwell. & Co
Elm
Burritt Company
Southey
People’s Savings Bank
Buick
Devoe
Hubbell & Wade CO
Water Street
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