Museum purchase funds for President Monroe house
New York September 7. A fund raised by subscription will buy the Prince Lafayette streets house where President Monroe lived for three years and died to turn into a museum. The project is led by an international committee with Charles Stewart Davidson Walter Tounings Judge Alton Parker and others.
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New York
Prince Ay A Taffayette
Monroe
Iso
Tog
Mazon
Loulette Ston Seamon
Late International Committee
Ywhiel Willinchie
Charles Stewart Davidson
Walter Tounings
Alton DB. Parker
Richard Rament
L. Gordon Mwamersley
George J. Kunz
John A. Stewart
Seymour Man Dies From Auto Injuries
Seymours Charles Rice Seymour dies from injuries after being struck by a car on Wakeles avenue in Llison while walking with his 12 year old daughter. His daughter suffers cuts and bruises. Driver Jimmy Tan down Rice faces reckless driving charges, bonds set at 1000 dollars.
Probate delegates nominate Miller for judge
Delegates named to the probate convention will meet Saturday at the Stratford to nominate a candidate for Judge of probate. Judge Paul L. Miller, the represented incumbent, is the only candidate and his unanimous nomination is expected.
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Stratfard
Nomii
Bate
Probbate
Paul L. Miller
Lightning Strikes Barn and House in Oneco Storm
A Sept 71 storm near Oneco caused a stock garage to burn after a lightning strike. The barn and its contents were destroyed and a nearby house was partly burned. Loss estimated near several thousand dollars. Lightning also struck six other places within a mile range.
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ONECO
Charies TM. Baton
Durie
Lix
Schools gain own city office for dental workers
The city schools will house dental workers in a new city office, moving from the communicable disease office to space used by Dr A M Cain. Three new hygienists will operate from a parochial school and more staff were hired to cover additional schools. Catherine de Medici is mentioned in a stray line about introducing ballet to France.
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A. ML Cain
Lémant
Economy Practices Highlighted By War Department Officials
A garbled wartime bureau report shows civilian War Department employees praised for frugal attire. It notes a secretary and officials donating in the cheapest clothes, with mentions of three purchases at dollar levels and parade of cost savings.
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Secretary of the Treasury
William McAdoo
Bill” McAdoo
Yosemite Valley
Washington
Sey
War Department
Johnny
Uy Department
Milford Hospital Campaign Workers Organize Tonight
Milford residents join a hospital campaign effort with committee leaders arranging fundraising and speaker events. Glynn to lead Team No 1A and Chattaway to head Team No 1B as sponsors are sought for Friday night, with Burwell and Crone Burwell organizing hospitality and musicians to provide refreshments.
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Milford Hospital
Ausfotio
Milford
Omar Henry CL
ManNy Ae
Wand i
Caplaing
Gamimittod
Wee Subhariaen
Inet
Tn Lear
Micah Glyna
Sy Chattaway
Jessie Crong Burwell
Glynn
Sprulers
Myrnoy
Poin
Pree
Spelies
Dudsa Pir
Fredericte Courtenay Barker
Will Sonsioe
Tse Ucjng
Lin Avdir
E.R. Burwell
Lessie¢ Crone Burwell
Helene Juiney
Elgratc Hawkings
Slayer of Father Held for Hearing
Roy B. Garvey is held on a charge of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of his father J. W. Garvey. The incident unfolded after a dispute over a discharge at a private office, signaling a dramatic early stage in a court hearing set for Sept. 20.
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Roy B. Garvey
J. W. Garvey
Gar
Bur
Garvey
Mrs. Groh
Japanese warship Kamoi completes electric drive tests
The Japanese warship Kamoi, a 20000 ton electric propelled vessel, successfully finished trials of its electric drive system designed by General Electric. Observers said the ship is the most advanced electric vessel of its type and marks a milestone for wartime naval propulsion. Meanwhile former Alabama Governor Emmet ONeill died after a long illness, following a stroke.
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Camden
Soy
United States
Dekoware
Builiers
Iding Corporation
Kamoi
General Zslectric Company
Inchides
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Emmet O'Neil
Gevern
Parassit
Quilty Attends Dancing Teachers State Convention
Bridgeport will be represented at the Hartford convention of dancing teachers on September 18 and 14 by Professor Daniel G Quilty, president of the Dancing Masters Association of America. Speakers include Louis Chalit of New York on hunter tezheimer. Sonia Sarowen of New York introducing Greek aesthetic rhythm. Jona Spencer Camp of Austin Organ, Hartford, on results of dancing. W. Tuttle of Hartford on dance investigations. Dr Allan G Island, CT physical education supervisor, on dancing as constructive physical education. George E Tucker of Hartford, medical director for Actua Life Insurance, on dancing as appeals.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
Daniel G Quity
Dancing Masters Association of America
Tis
Louis
George E. Tucker
Aetua Life Insurance Company
Waterbury Mills Raise Wages for Common Laborers
Waterbury plants including Chase Metal Companies Chino Rolling Mills and others announce a 1 cent per hour raise for common laborers effective immediately. The increase follows similar moves by brass mills in the city amid labor shortages and immigration constraints. Employers expect other plants to match the rise in coming pay periods.
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Waterbury
Chase Meta
Chino Ruling Mills
Cre &Covilie Manufacturing Company
Chase Metal Companits
Chase Meetel
Chase Rolling Mills
Oni
Maore
Nilla
Ruranean Cousteles
Ironized Yeast Rheumatism Advice Ad Claims Cure
A vintage advertisement promotes Ironized Yeast as a remedy for rheumatism and pain. It stresses vitamins and iron together as essential, claims superiority over ointments and drugs, and touts a $1.00 package of 60 sealed tablets with a strong sales pitch.
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Tores
Aalnala
Wendell Pils Ambition Brand Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Wendell Pils Ambition Brand claiming relief for nervousness fatigue and insomnia. It pitches a money back plan and urges purchase at Hinle Pharmacy Hartigan Drug Store with a first box offer and assurances of improved feeling within days.
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Wendells
Hinle Pharmacy
Hartigan Drug Store
Wendell
Hindie Pharmacy
Harti
Money Back
Planm
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Catherine de Medici
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Children’s Department
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POLIS
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