Democrats in 3rd district endorse local officials for state offices
John H. Williams, Bridgeport city treasurer, won endorsement by the Third district Democratic club for state treasurer. The club also backed Assistant City Attorney Joseph J. Devine for probate judge and Alderman Thomas Doherty for county sheriff, with support pledged for Town Chairman John A. Core in all his undertakings. No other state or national candidates were named at the meeting.
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John H. Williams
Bridgeport
Williams
Joseph J. Devine
Thomas Doherty
Connecticut wagon hit by auto injures valuable horses
A Connecticut Express wagon drawn by two valuable horses was struck by an auto driven by Chitties Jillsor at the corner of Noble avenue and Spring street. One horse suffered a broken hind leg, valued at about 300 dollars, and veterinary surgeon Dr. R. K. Martin was summoned to treat the animals.
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Connecticut Express
Chitties Jillsor
Wrench Street
Nobile Avenue
Spring Street
R. K. Martin
Veterinary Hospital
Connecticut Company
Novie
Beardslay Park
Noble Avenue
Simson
Ritchie Eyes Comeback Amid Soft Money Debate
Willie Ritchie, former world lightweight champ, says he may return to boxing as promoters pay big purses. His history includes three prior comebacks, recent interview in San Francisco, and a pattern of resisting soft-money offers while contemplating an East-side business visit.
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Willie Ritchie
Riven
San Francisco
Ritchie
Rocky Kansas
Hammer
Seefm
Mke Ritchie
Exchsive
Clubs
East
Milford Grid Teams to Represent Milford This Fall
Milford will field two football elevens this fall with Devon A. C. placing a strong outfit and Walnut Beach’s Piddock A. C. preparing a four team slate. Willem Naid, returning manager, invites grid stars to report Sunday at 1 30 at the Paddock A. C. for captaincy and practice as trials begin.
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Milford
Sept. S
Devon A. C
Piddock A. C
Walnut Beach
Elu Algo
Willem Naid
Naid
Pearth
Sky
Peach Club
Nold
A. C
Bridgeport Sees Surge in Coal as Stocks Reach 18900 Tons
Bridgeport industries amass about 18 900 tons of soft coal from English and Virginia sources amid arrivals and expected consignments. American Brass leads buyers with over 3 000 tons, aided by the James McWilliams Town Boat Company fleet that kept 80 barges ready during scarce coal months.
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Virginia
Bridgeport Industries
American Brass Company
New York
James McWilliams Town Boat Company
McWilliams
Reagan
England Slow In Organizing Radio Broadcasting
London September report shows England delaying wireless broadcasting setup. Postmaster General notes no licenses issued yet while major British manufacturers plan to form companies to provide service. Bona fide manufacturers admitted, with two year push for British-made apparatus. Government to approve apparatus types, collect licenses, and fund the system partly from manufacturer contributions and annual licenses. Amateur and imported sets to be allowed. station costs run into thousands, with no firm government payment promises.
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London
England
Great Britain
Postnantor
Therm
Milena
Willng
National G A R Encampment Opens in Des Moines
The fifty sixth National encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Des Moines starting September 24. Veterans, aged about 61, recount battles from Gettysburg to Appomattox as ranks thin with time. Events include church services, regimental reunions, governor's parlor receptions, a parade, a school program, and a camp fire at the coliseum.
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Des Moines
Grand Army of the Republic
Gettysburg
Sherman
Lee
Appomatox
Nes Moines
Ana el
Auxiliary’ Association
Governor's
State House
Ecuphol
Colonigeum
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Tom Thumb
Seattle
Benny Leonard
Frisco
Benny
Wite
Milford Pans
Spectors
Bridge- Dart
Atora
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
Hampton
South Bend
Fairfield Avenue
American Brass Co
G. A.R
Boya In Blue
Army of the Potomac
Baby
Mabel Brertin
Herbert MarUn
Taunxis Hill Road
Farefield
Griswold
Bridgeport Hospital
The
Smith-Murray Co
Fairfield Ay
Oxford
Canton
Chirie
Smith-Murray Ca
van Dyx’s
van Dyk
Duchess
Supres
G.C. Maragtni
Maracaibe
Front Coifan Falus
Victory Tea
Iqlive Gil
Main ST
James van Dyk CO
Stratfield Hotel
Radford B. Smith’s
WM. Auch
Stratford Avenue
State Street
Phont
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