Devlin on Trial For Manslaughter in Brooklyn Crash
John F. Devlin of Shelton faced a manslaughter trial in Superior Court before Judge J. E. Keeler for the death of Mrs. Bertha Bock after a high speed collision on Leonard Avenue. Witnesses testified Devlin drove a truck down a steep hill at 40 to 45 mph while intoxicated, colliding with a sedan driven by Walter G. Moffman and injuring all aboard. Bock died later. The trial adjourned overnight with further testimony anticipated.
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Superior Court
J. E. Keeler
John F. Devlin
Shelton
Bertha Bock
Leonard Avenue
Brooklyn
Davin
Hauer
Davien
Devlin
Elmost
Beck
Alexander 3. Beck
Walter G. Moffman
Hoffman
Hofman
Devin
Influenza Suspect Is Placed In Isolation at Local Hospital
An influenza suspect was admitted to isolation after transfer from a local hospital for observation. The case marks early reports this year, with health authorities watching Beasts and other regions for signs of an outbreak and taking steps to prevent further spread.
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Ondo
Department of Health
Tha Locet
Mail Order Houses Lower Prices in Major Cutbacks
Chicago Sept 28 Two large mail order firms Sears Roebuck and Company and Montgomery Ward and Company announced price cuts of 10 to 20 percent on many merchandise lines. Sugar futures were quoted high while cotton staples and fabric reduced about 20 percent. Men’s and women’s apparel, shoes, and corsets also saw reductions.
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Chicago
Sears Roebuck and Company
Montgomery Ward and Company
Live News Flashes and Miscellaneous Crime Items
Investigation into alleged price fixing among material manufacturers faced scrutiny from Attorney General Palmer and federal trade officials in Washington via telegrams from Representative Isaac Siegal. Also reported are a string of varied notices: a 6 year old girl admitted to a Grand Master order, freight car suspicions, military registration age checks, a cotton house robbery in Bank Street, and a rural letter carriers convention stance against AFL.
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Palmer
Trabe
Washington
Isaac Siegal
TOR
Beth
Adelaide B. Clapp
Order of the Masten Star
Greenwood
United States
Tess
New Cork
New York
Bundita Yn
Wxtecbury
Warerisury
American Federation At Labor
Sugar market slips as refiners cut prices
Sugar market weakness persists as Federal and Arbuckle refiners announce accepted business at 1 1/4 cents per pound for fine granulated sugar. The discount marks 1 4 cent drop from prior quotations and 2 pounds below the year’s high, signaling softer demand and lower prices.
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Wederal
Arbucklé Sugar Refining
Short calendar session in common pleas court held
Brief session of the common pleas court was set for motions and case assignments. More than a dozen cases were scheduled for hearing, but none were ready for trial as the court week closed without any SNES entries.
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Common Pleas
Svere
Canning Preserving and Pickling Home Techniques Explored
A vintage housekeeper guide outlines pickling and canning methods for onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. It details ingredients, steps, and storage tips to save money and stock a winter larder, including vinegar brines, sterilized jars, alum color retention, and various spice blends.
Pears and peaches preserve tips for winter use
A guide on canning and preserving pears and peaches with sugared syrups, ginger pears, spiced pears, pickling, marmalades, and home cleaning tips. It covers sugar ratios, cooking times, packing methods, and safety notes while urging practical home pickling and desserts.
Spiced Pears Peppered with Elder Vinegar
A recipe fragment for spiced pears lists pound pears and sugar with pink elder vinegar and cinnamon sticks. It instructs heating the vinegar sugar and spices to a simmer, then likely infusing the pears for a preserved fruit preparation.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Barnum
Noble
Nathan Strauss, Inc
Main St
de Wolfe
Cannon St
DE Wolfe's Restaurant
Stratfield
Pure Foods
Confectionery Co
Maly
Torks
Union Club Coffee
Bridgeport
Charles G. Lincoln & Co., Inc
Martford, Conn
Frisbie
Mitchell Dairy Co
Gravesi
Tel
Chy
Grear
Delicatessen
Pura Food
Shulman
Herman
Ol Biches
Gherkini
Fallon
Wales
Dery Arlcis
USA
Wintergeean
Rels
France
Merkman
Reparlee
Bradbury's
Grocers
Effied Baal Gence
Travis
Bridgeport Bread Co
Housatonic Ave
Imperial Beverage
Beadleson and Woerz
Park City
Adams-Roth Baking Company
Fousatonte
Kenner
Garland
Bere
Fruit Department & Macex
Main Street
Lyric
NEW England Dairy
Bank St
State St
Gua Rano
Win & Loraine Regulator
Fairfield Age
Williams
Huber
Isip
Huber’s
Cox
Seaview Ave
Hayes Fish Market
Fairfield Ave
Tim Weeld
Stoddard-Gibert and 4 Inc
Desialec Lors
Pavey Pros
Pure Food Grocers
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