The Last Letter Poem and a Tragic Death in New York
A morbid poem titled The Last Letter and a photo of a baby girl were found with Hazel Brelsford's belongings after she opened gas jets at Cathedral Plaza. She resided with nurse Arlis Reeves and had been out of work, with a note naming her husband after two years of marriage and separation. The poem laments loneliness and a longing for a pure love as she drifts toward death by gas.
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New York
Bex
Hazel Broisford
Cathedral Plaza
West iLoth Artest
Arlis
Laura Reeves
Miss Reeve
Jeffery
Smoking Accessories Fill New York Shops
A humorous feature outlines ladies purses and compartments for cigarettes, elegant holders in tortoise shell and ivory, and artistic winded c ollections. It notes the rise of fashionable smoking accessories among women and the shift away from strict gender norms in tobacco use.
New England States Join Tax Challenge on Coal Rule
Washington, Nov 13. All New East Indermies with New York, New Jersey and Delaware joined a motion by Attorney General Allen of Massachusetts for leave to file briefs and present oral arguments in a case testing Pennsylvania’s state tax on mined anthracite. The requests were granted and the case was set for argument this week. The issue is how far states can tax production before goods cross state lines.
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Washington
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Allen
Massachusetts
Roland C. Helster
Pennsylvania
Counsel Pleads for Acquittal of Mrs Clara Phillips
Los Angeles jurors hear defense lawyer Bertram Morrington argue that Peggy Caffee delivered the fatal blow to Alberta Meadows and that Mrs Clara Phillips bears no guilt. The case is expected to go to the jury Wednesday.
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Clara Phillips
Los Angeles
Lis Pica
Alberta
Archulows
Peggy Cajtee
States
Meadows
Mind¢E
Bertram Va. Morrington
Torney
Peggy Caffee
Herrington
Peggy Caf
Bridgeport Town Clerk completes land record indexing
After more than a year, Bridgeport's town clerk office finished indexing an altechment ibook covering 16 volumes with land dates back to 1859. Under Assistant Town Clerk K. Edela, the project compiles back land records and all assessments previously made, including 21 volumes of names and taxes totaling 74 volumes of assessment data.
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Bridgeport
K. Edela
Bridgeport Fraternal Groups Meet Tonight Across City
A jumble of Bridgeport organization meetings is listed, including the Bridgeport Business Men's Association at 1117 Main, the Underwriters' Association at Algonquin Club, Master Builders at St George's, and several lodges and societies citywide. Locations span Main Street, State Armory, Arch Street, Stratford Avenue, and more, with groups like the Sisters of Herman and Pythian Sisters noted among others.
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Bridgeport ‘Business Mens’ Association
Bridgeport Firs Underwriters’ Association
Algonquin Club
Bridgeport
St George's
Stanford
Pequonnock
Cannon Street
Stalpa
Konekapatomauh Cribe
Main Street
Harmony Cornel, Jr
State Street
Mithra
Lodges
Cannonality
Pythian Sisters
T. Daz
Corinthian Lodge
Mugonke Temple
Broad Street
Freurdanhart Revekah
Immedinya Roller Merntion
Betney Tees Council
Bona Asl Purishers of Liberty
Statiick Benefit Association
State Stress
Carpenters and Joiners Union
Oy Heh Street
Corser Workers
Eiatiss ii Moetary
A. LL
Famenert
Kentauie
Golden Tint
Tec
Wis Vo
Mother of Five Is Jailed as Moonshiner
Sadie Schwartz, mother of five, was sentenced by Judge John Sanborn to ninety days in the workhouse and a $459 fine for manufacturing moonshine. The case marks the third such Ninety day sentence handed to a woman in a week.
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Sadie Schwartz
John Sanborn
Chaurtey
Schwartz
Storer Ex Ambassador Claimed by Death
Bellamey Storer, former diplomat from Cincinnati past death in Paris, was American envoy to Belgium and Spain. He served Ohio’s first district in multiple Congresses and was Harvard graduate, later attorney for the southern district of Ohio.
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Storer
Chncinnatt
Bellamey Storer
Horney
Cipiort
Cincinnati
Paris
Prana
Eanlestag
Bellamey Aris
Aneder
New York
U Ry
Tigium
Spain
Ohio
Anguet
Havard
United States
Democrats Seek Flaws In Recent Election Work
Members of the Denver executive committee held a nocturnal session at the Town Chair’s office in the First Bridgeport Bank building. They reviewed district reports on the recent election, discussed mistakes in campaign strategy, voter turnout, and election handling, and sought legal guidance on procedures for resignations and board eligibility. No formal action was taken regarding the Rusnack and Baird matters.
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Denversecutive Committee
First Bridgeport Bank
Andrew Rusnack
Thia
Baird
Cutcheon
Free- Tenth
Funy Riba Ak
Utica Man Held on Two Charges Here
Jamey Wilson was arrested yesterday on charges of drunkenness and vagrancy. A bond of $1000 was set, and he remained in the county jail this morning as officers reported to Meriam Brown of Spokg for further action.
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Utica
Jamey Wilson
Trlew
Yo Wag
Wis Webb
Honda
Wes Hela
Meriam Brown
Healing Myths and Market Claims in a Skin Remedy
An obscure advertisement touts Hoxura as a miraculous skin treatment. It promises curing itching and conditions like eczema with guaranteed satisfaction, claims powerful healing properties, and hints at widespread availability via druggists and a national belt waiver for trial.
Hartford Insurance Firms Fined Totaling Over 124 Thousand
The Supreme Court in Mississippi affirms penalties totaling 80 85 on about 180 fire insurance companies for alleged violations of state trust laws by price control schemes. Hartford firms facing 124 400 and 63 950 fines may appeal. New Haven office counts also noted.
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Ithin City
Tiss Mhiot Supreme. Court
Shearance
Tylone
Oftics
New Haven
Eltcigs Bis
Howe
Decison Ln
Supreme Court of the United States
Hartforg
Miss
Supreme Court of
Sylpho Nathol praised as all purpose cleaner by plumber
A plumber named Gallagher endorses Sylpho-Nathol as an effective cleaner for sinks, drains and odor control. He claims it sanitizes mop water, aids in garbage disposal areas, and can flush toilets. the product is sold in several sizes and promoted as safe for household use.
Broken Down Woman Praises Pinkham Remedies
Mrs. L. A. Landry of Donaldsonville Louisiana writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after months of weakness and breathlessness She also praises Pinkham's Sanative Wash and offers to recommend the medicines to other women citing genuine testimonials from neighbors.
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Donaldsonville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia K. Finkham
L. A. Landry
Miss. St. Donaldson
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