Lone detective Nortleet tracks swindlers across lands
J Frank Nortleet rugged freelan ce detective spent three years chasing a gang of confidence men who swindled him out of forty five thousand six hundred dollars in Dallas in 1905. He has wandered across the U S Mexico Central America and Canada. He has cornered four of the five men he sought and believes the last will soon be caught. He aided in catching eight confidence workers in Denver. His tale weaves through ranch life travel and persistent pursuit.
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Hale Gentry
J. Frank Nortleet
Northet
Dallas
Norfleet
Hig Ranch
Peter
Norfleet Nast
Lhra
Mexico
Central America
Unul
Cal
Canada
United States
Earth
Denver
Dizzy Motorist Saved by Capsule Ad
An advertisement claims Little Wonder Capsules relieve dizziness from indigestion and dyspepsia. It mentions a Dorchester man crediting a capsule strike for stopping a dizzy spell, and promotes sale at Hindle Drug Stores Bridgeport or 60 cents by mail from Jaques Capsule Co. Mattitous, NY.
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Max
Fas
Foster
Dorcemer
Sas
Hindle Drug
Bridgeport
Jaques Capsule Co
Mattsours
NX. Y
Musterole advertised cold remedy with irritant relief
Musterole promoted as a counter irritant for flu like symptoms including congestion. The ad claims quick relief as warmth and cooling sensation penetrate the pores and urges keeping Musterole for emergencies in jars and tubes. It positions Musterole as better than old fashioned plasters.
Keeping Young with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel tonic to preserve youth. It claims a high rate of illness from inactive bowels and urges daily use, citing a Ohio physician Lin Edwards and a vegetable compound for rejuvenation. The familiar 15 cent price is noted.
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Dr. Edwards
Olive
Hyer
Lin
Idawards
Ohio
Edwards
Darkened Gray Hair Mixture Promoted by California Resident
A California resident identified as Joey DieGrea promoted a home made hair darkening mixture. He claimed the formula uses bay rum glycerin water and Barbal Compound to darken gray hair without coloring the scalp or leaving a sticky feel. He advised applying twice weekly until the desired shade is reached.
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Joey DieGrea
California
Zeny Drug Store
New Witnesses Testify in Hall Murder Case
Two days of testimony unfold as witnesses recount sightings and actions around the Hall murder. Prosecutor Mott outlines key issues while jurors hear about underground passages and a pig farmer’s wife named Mrs Gibson during the Somerset County case.
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Mott
Aine Gyang
Bayer
Neona Wits Spar
Tovl
Jane Gibson
Metz
Jaybein
Hall
Pearl Bahmer
Swith Haymond Schneider
Grand Jury Room
Schneidar
Schreider
Nedig
Nettor Leng Nemous
Wiliam
Bie
Colinty
Lis fMyrout
Tle
Grand Jury
Grand Jury, Nor Would Het Say Whether Mrs. Hall
New Brunswick
Georg Sipel
Farmar
Mid
Iebush
George Sinel
Merchants predicting robust Christmas toy trade this year
Retailers report low prices and strong demand as domestic toys compete with foreign imports. Dealers expect a better holiday season with high shopper activity, discounting, and improved purchasing as confidence grows in the local economy amid growing supply and assortments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Hayter
Mulgs & Company
Raylor
Baers
Atefuat
M. Magelhard
ToMy Bead Company
Wow Barkett
Tergeod & Compreny
Mrs Havens Dies Suddenly at Home in Bridgeport
Mrs. Havens, widow of George Havens and mother of Colonel Elmer J. Havens, died suddenly at her Clinton Avenue home. A longtime member of Park Street Congregational Church, she was 83 and survived by two sons, Frederik W. Havens and Elmer H. Havens, eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were to be held at 2:49 PM from the home with pastors Rutledge Beale and Alexander Alison Jr. officiating.
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Chura Moore Havens
Elmer J. Havens
Logamoabile Company
Cinton Avenues
George Havens
Lean
WS Wark
Wyerne
MA Hil Avenue
Krockfeld
Jonnathan Moore
Clarissy Walker
Bridgeport
Wes
Wiernoon
Clinton Avenue
Rutledge Beale
the Park
Congregational Church
Tev
Alexander Alison, Jr
Presbyterian Church
Prederigk W. Havens
Springford
Elmer H. Mavens
Struggle Against Lawlessness Crucial In Prohibition Fight
Wayne Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League declares the struggle against lawlessness the paramount objective on the eve of a major pro prohibition push. He attacks wet forces seeking light wines and beer and accuses brewers and ex saloon keepers of backing repeal efforts while laboring men doubt a return to the saloon. He argues national prohibition is near and vows ongoing vigilance regardless of how long the fight lasts, urging parents to train responsible citizens.
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Wayne Wheel
Anti-Saloon League of America
Py States
Wheeler
Aquor
Tiew Jong
John Barleynorn
Hw Gays
Tut Wheeler
Unita
Land of Law and Order
War Supply Shortages Shake German Toy Makers
German toy makers failed to deliver orders for Christmas trade due to wartime supply disruptions. Authorities in Pate AL and city leaders face hearings on how to uphold local needs as firms struggle to meet contracts.
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Predamwatery
Guy Glork
Francis Bpdunigan
Deokor
Pate
Gurman
Allies And Turk Declare For Peace In Lausanne Talks
Debates on postwar settlements unfold as Lord Curzon urges Lausanne peace grounded in national liberty. Turkish Agmet Pasha asserts Turks seek fair treatment and recognize their wartime sacrifices amid homeless millions. Swiss venue hosts delegates and press for stability through mutual rights and peaceful conciliation.
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Lord Curzon
Lausanna
Ingland
Italy
Sevres
Ttaly
Britain
France
Agmet Pasha
Houtt
Turkeys
Ie Wade
Curzon
Switsere
Wife arrested on husband’s charge in Bridgeport case
Ruth Maher, 24, of New Haven music store and 38 Winchester Ave, was taken into custody by police after following Albert H. Stevens from New Haven to Bridgeport. Authorities claim Stevens, known in New Haven as Robert Stags, is manager of a chain of stores. Maher had been living apart from her husband William Maker, and both were detained overnight for lack of $200 bonds.
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Ivate Wweébang
Ed Hig
Bridgeport
New Haven
Ruth Maher
New Aas
Winchester Avenue
Bureau
Invest
Ion
Albert H. Stevens
Townsend Avenue
Stevens
Trobert Stags
Maner
Thas
William Maker
Russell May Ask For Special Session
Russell proposes a special session amid debates on fuel commissions and authority. The article notes tension with Bridgeport dealers over mining payments and contract claims with old-line companies. Park City untangles its share of hard coal, while officials like James Ty Skinner offer minimal comment.
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Bridgeport
Uaat Mieng Pho
Twivegee
Old Line
Park City
Hare Shuesell
Wuet
James Ty Skinner
Russell
Lawson B Bidwell Rail Pioneer Dead in 19th Century
NOSTON November 10 4 at Biwell nine years old charge of the construction of the bagium division of the Uaioo Prch fe railroad in 1863 died bern pew tering it was learned today he was chief engineer of the New England railroad and after the absorption by the New York New Haven and Hartford continued with the latter railroad in an advisory capacity
Federal authorities to aid in Louisiana
Federal authorities to aid in Louisiana were requested by Governor Hard ing in Washington on May 20. The report notes interagency readiness to respond to federal interests in the altered jute laws of the Ku Klux Klan. The governor urged government help and cited Louisiana’s need for outside support and encouragement.
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Louisiana
Washington
Harding
Ku Klux Klan
Foyerad Subaritiaa
Lho
Women to Attend Engineers Club Dinner Thursday
Ladies invited to join engineers at a Bayonne banquet in Stratfield with Philadelphia speaker Z Carpenter on individuality and Godsham. Committee heads report tentative program and a reception for attendees following the event.
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Engineers’ Club
Stratfield
Z . Carpenter Ak Phiadelphia
Va. Godsham
W. Schmelz
Carpenter
Harry Ub
Hundersport
Atwater Well
MW Carpey
Aim
Carll
Dicia Ju
B. Curtis
Seward
TL Price
Louis Pawlort
H. Websitc
Ww. M
Rawlife
Krink ‘Wider
Hold Sutton
B. Lashare Sarvastier MM
Gangs
Sanford Williean
Swede Buys Trolley Car From Passenger
In Passaic a Swede named Qual Jansen, a recent arrival, claimed a passenger attempted to sell him a trolley car for 190 dollars after the fare exchange with the conductor. The incident ended with a police report and Jansen paying cash to settle the matter as he sought to ride toward Hoboken.
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Pub Service Corporation
Passaic
Hoboken
Qual Jansen
Sweden
Youth Arrested for Driving Car Under Intoxication
A 20 year old youth, Morton Rice of Wheeler, Milford, was eastbound on Main Street when his car collided with a streetcar on Fairview Avenue. One wheel collapsed, no injuries beyond shaken riders. Rice was found intoxicated by police and held on $204 bond.
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Hauer
Morton Rice
Wheeler Serms
Milford
Fairniehy Avenue
Waas
Lin Rice
Palia- Tet
Bridgeport Man Hit by New Haven Trolley
John W. Clifford of 1412 Main Street Bridgeport was struck by a New Haven trolley and received a skull fracture. He was removed to New Haven Hospital in serious condition tonight.
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Bridgeport
New Haven
John W. Clifford
Main — Street
Cliford
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London
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Cartwright
Watson Bank
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Mr.Grant
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