War medallist goes to prison for repeat escapes
Augustus O'Donnell of Stamford, who earned a wartime decoration, surrendered to serve a sentence of one to three years at Wethersfield for escaping from the Connecticut State Reformatory multiple times. He previously fled, enlisted, and was recaptured, later wounded by a parole officer in a 1940s pursuit. The judge imposed the term after a Superior Court trial for escaping.
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Waterbury
Conn
Connecticut State Reformatory
U. S Marines
Augustus O'Donnell
Stamford
Wethersfield
O'Donnell
Cheshire
Reformatory
America
New York City
West 158Th Street
McGoldrick
Wilson and Holcomb clash over suffrage bid in Hartford
New Haven reports indicate Governor Clifford Wilson met with Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association workers in Hartford while Lieutenant Governor and several Republican figures attended. The talk centered on Wilson's plan to summon the legislature for an extra session on suffrage. The Governor remained in Hartford, missing a Union League banquet in New Haven, raising questions about the motive and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Clifford Wilson
Hartford
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
Connecticut
Samuel C. Shaw
Bridgeport
Seijster
Charles E. Williamson
Darien
John H. Light
Norwalk
Wilson
Gov. Holcomb
Union League
J. Henry Roraback
Chicago
Governor’s convention ends in doubt as trials loom
A youthful scare near the harbor sent 10 year old Michael Solgoda of 60 Goodwin Street into the water from the pier at Wail Street. Witness Charles King 471 Seaview Avenue pulled him to safety. An ambulance and Dr Owen J Groark from St Vincent’s hospital treated him. he is reported in very good condition and likely to be discharged today.
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Michael Solgoda
Goodwin Street
Wail Street
Charles King
Seaview Avenue
Owen J. Groark
St Vincent's Hospital
Statewide drive on wets planned in Connecticut
Federal Prohibition Officer Thomas McAuliffe plans an immediate statewide roundup of Volstead Act violators in Connecticut. Appointing 15 new men, he declares evidence exists across the state and a 20-man force will target transporters sellers and manufacturers of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Thomas McAuliffe
Connecticut
Bridgeport Council Approves GE Sidetrack Across Grant Street
The mayor and common council consider approval for construction maintenance and operation of a commercial sidetrack across Grant Street and Barnum Avenue to serve the General Electric Company. The action covers authorization for the railroad spur and related infrastructure maintenance.
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Ion
Common Uneil
Bridgeport
Iis
Grant Street
Barnum Avenue
General Electric Company
Shifted Scenes for Bolshevists in Moscow Theatre
An Associated Press account relays how an American dentist in Moscow, Dr. Lambie, was forced into scene shifting by Bolshevists but failed to satisfy them. Arrested then released for more stage work, he was later jailed again. Also notes Sophie De La Birche’s era as a famed vamp and power over men, plus a quip about gas shortage troubling weekend auto travel and clothing production, with a jab at U.S. policy toward Soviet gingham.
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London
Lambie
Moscow
Associated Press
Robert Wale
Wale
Dr. Lambie
Sophie de la Birche
D’houdetot
Rousseau
Marmonted
St. Lambert
Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand advertised tonic
A vintage ad touts Wendell's Pills Ambition Brand as a nerve tonic promising vigor and vitality for nervous fatigue. It claims a 60 cent price with a refund offer if dissatisfied after first box and cites endorsements for debility, nervous disorders, mood, and nerves from overwork or indulgence.
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Ane Hindle Pharmacy
Hartigan Drug Stores
Canyons
Wendell’s
Hindle’s
Hartigan
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Corinthian Lodge
Washington
American Legion
Harry W. Congdon Post
Veteran Masons
Masonic Veteran Association of Connecticut
King Hiram Lodge
A. M
Derby
Sons of St. George
Sons and Daughters of St George
Stratford Avenue
East Main
Pembroke Streets
Supreme
John Orell
Scottish Pipers
True Blue
Broad Street
Fairfield Avenue
Courtlandtreet
State Street
Main Street
Congress Street
Wiliam Street
East Main Street
Vanitie
Resolute Newport
Vanities
Resolute
P. D.Q
Hindle
Rartigan Drug Stores
Mollan’s
Mollan
W. K. Mollan
Main ST
Deta Cineta Cineta Cinetao
Loafing College
Public Utilities Commission
Bolshevists
Thorities
Sophie DE LA Birche, Countess D'Houdetot
United States
Hadley
Bel
Hadiey’s
New England
U.S
NOTEE
Ation
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