Power Struggles in Connecticut Mayoral Governor Race Ended
Editorial notes a settled contest between Mayor Wilson Bridgeport and Governor Holcomb with neither side prevailing. It highlights a strong suffrage victory, GOP bosses pressed for an extra session, and lingering opposition to ratification. The piece warns of potential uprisings among upstate bosses and frames Brandegee McLean as targets of equal suffrage momentum.
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Wilson
Bridgeport
Holcomb
Roraback
Healy
Maton
Upstate
Brandegee
Charles Hopkins Clark
McLean
Policy Lobbyists and a Connecticut Convention
The piece questions Mayor Wilson's attack on Roraback and allies, labeling lobbying as a harmful public power practice. It argues lobbying has ruined railroads and enriched politicians, while noting Wilson's support from the women's movement and the convention’s debate over an extra session and ratification. It warns rulers ignore past missteps as they seek promotion.
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HAT
Wilson
Roraback
Healy
Eaton
Connecticut
Mayor Wilson
Mr. King
Bridgeport
Make Ireland Free on Terms of Friendship with Britain
A colonial era argument contends that murder and tyranny arise when Ireland’s self governance is blocked. The rational path to harmony is Irish freedom on terms that keep Ireland friendly to the United States and Britain, a route favored by the UK common people and later the rulers.
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Ireland
Britain
Guba
United States
United Kingdom
Daniels blamed for early delays in war mobilization
Witness says Captain Palmer testified that Navy faced shortages of regular and reserve officers when war was declared. He asserted Secretary Daniels did all he could to mobilize men in spring 1917, backing efforts to enlist and fill critical gaps for destroyers. Meanwhile a note about a child’s book appears.
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Daniels
Palmer
Concrese
Department
Ale
Daniell
Daylight saving law debate faces aldermen vote
A remonstrance on daylight saving law continues as aldermen expect a favorable vote tonight. City Hall officials note smaller nearby towns may imitate Bridgeport by holding town meetings to adopt similar measures, avoiding time disparities between towns.
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Bridgeport
Crank Badly Injures Man At Dump Wagon
Alex Giles aged 38 of 78 Wallace Street employed at the garbage disposal plant was injured when a dumping wagon crank flew back striking his face. The right lower jaw was cut and four stitches were applied by Dr. Owen J. Groark at the emergency hospital.
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Alex Giles
Wallace Street
Owen J. Groark
Men to Hold Protest Meeting Over Local Pathe Parts
The Graphophone company union men plan a meeting at Machinists Hall this evening to oppose making Pathe machine parts here. A Pathe factory strike in Brooklyn is reported, and local production of Pathe parts may prompt a wider walkout if the protest fails.
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Graphophone Company
Machinists Hall
Acion
Pathe
Brooklyn
Husband Drops Suit Over Savings Bank Funds
The action of Bronislaw Filenowicz against Olga Filenowicz in Common Pleas court is withdrawn. They agreed to place half the savings in trust for their two minor children at St Francis Orphan Asylum in New Haven, with the remaining balance retained by the wife.
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Bronislaw Filenowicz
Olga Filenowicz
Common Pleas Court
St. Francis
Ratification and Uninstructed Delegates at Missouri GOP Meeting
At Ranger Missouri on March 5 resolutions favored ratification of the peace treaty with reservations adopted by the Senate. A resolution disapproving government ownership of railroads and steamships was offered. The convention nominated six presidential selectors and chose four delegates at large and eight district delegates to the national convention. Leaders said delegates would be uninstructed and unpleased.
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Ranger
Senate
Police Seek Perpetrators Of Small Thefts
Robberies reported to the police this morning involve Direct Importing Tea Co. at 1025 Main St where $3 was taken Tuesday night. The Rockaway Restaurant at 379 East Main St lost $30 in stock last night. A butcher shop owned by H. Friedman at 195 Hallett St reported a small amount of change stolen from a gas meter.
Stolen Silverware Case Sees Bond Set at Fifty Dollars
Michael Sansevano of 145 Lexvidon Avenue was arraigned in City Court on theft charges for allegedly stealing silverware valued at $8 from the International Silver company. The case was continued until tomorrow with bonds set at $50 after his arrest yesterday afternoon.
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International Silver Company
Michael Sansevano
Lexvidon Avenue
Sansevano
Freight derailment disrupts Shore Line service at Saybrook
Saybrook Junction Conn March 25 traffic on the Shore Line division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad was disrupted early today after two cars derailed in an eastbound freight train. Some passenger trains were rerouted via Willimantic. Officials report no injuries.
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Saybrook Junction
Conn
Shore Line
N. H. and Hartford
Willimantic
Damages Sought Over Horse Death In Motor Truck Crash
David Goldstein filed a $650 suit in common pleas court against Swift & Co. for damages after his horse died when his Water Street wagon was struck by a Swift truck on June 10 1918. Goldstein testified the impact broke the horse's neck. the company denied negligence. Judge Booth heard testimony and reserved decision.
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Swift & Co
David Goldstein
Common Pleas Court
Goldstein
Les
Wall and Water Streets
Gold- Stein
Water Street
Judse Booth
Will Form Organization At Meeting
Invitation from the Ladies Auxiliary of Raymond W Harris post No 145 to mothers wives sisters and daughters of overseas fighters to join and form the auxiliary. A meeting is urged at the Lyre building club rooms tonight at 8 oclock with speakers of local and national importance explaining aims and purposes.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Raymond W. Harris Post
Lyre
Bolsheviks Launch Spring Attack Near Slutch River
Soviet forces renewed a spring offensive southeast of Revono and Staro Kon sisatinov and east of Kamenets Podolsk as artillery duels and reinforcements capped a battle lineup. Polish troops fought near Tovono guarding the southeast rail line while hand to hand clashes erupted east of the Slutch river.
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Revono
Staro-Konsisatinov
Slutch
Kamenets-Podolsk
Une
Tovono
Slutch River
Bubar
Gstrepel
Sluteh
Harold F Comer Obituary Eight Year Old Son Dies At Home
Harold T Comer eight year old son of James E and the late Margaret Freeman Comer died at his father’s home 49 Park street this morning. He is survived by his father four brothers Howard John Roger and George and two sisters Mildred and Josephine. Funeral Saturday at 9:30 AM from the home. Burial in St Michael's Cemetery.
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Harold F. Comer
Harold T. Comer
James E
Margaret Freeman Comer
Park Street
Howard
John
Roger
George
Mildred
Josephine
St. Michael's Cemetery
Coleman Street
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Harold T
James J
Margaret Farnam Comer
Park Avenue
Ex-Emperor William Rumors of Wealth Debunked
Hastie March 25 Dutch off sets claim to know real finances of former Emperor William of Germany. An official told The Associated Press the ex ruler is very poor and may owe money to Count Bentinck who owns Amerongen Castle where William has stayed since November 1518.
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Wiliam
Germany
Berlin
William
Associated Press
Bentinck
Amerongen
Death Reported For Bertha Hanson At 92 Calhoun Ave
The Medical Examiner declared Bertha Hanson aged 92 at 92 Calhoun Avenue died yesterday afternoon of natural causes. Earlier reports suggested the mother fed the newborn a pickle, but the examiner found no evidence the child ate the pickle.
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Bertha Hanson
Calhoun Avenue
S. & Garlick
Health Dept Aims To Aid Bridgeport Spring Clean
Bridgeport's spring cleaning will be assisted by the Health Department as far as possible, announced this morning by Dr. William H. Coon health officer. The department invites public suggestions to improve cooperation and whether adjustments to current plans can benefit the public without hindering regular work.
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Bridgeport
William H. Coon
Fire devastates building near Atlantic Avenue and Olive Street
A five story building owned by the Massachusetts General Hospital corporation was destroyed by fire on March 25 near Atlantic Avenue and Olive Street. The adjacent Oliver Street structure housing A B Lee Elevator and Ault and Wibong Company suffered two floor damage. Traffic on Atlantic Avenue was halted for hours, delaying commuters. The fire caused about $200,000 in losses.
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Atlantic Avenue
Olive Street
Manstchusetts General Hospital Corporation
Oliver Street
A. B. Lee Elevator Company
Ault and Wibong Company
Taylor forfeits bond posted by woman friend
Orville Taylor of 574 Kossuth Street failed to appear for trial in City Court and forfeited a $209 bond posted by a young woman who claimed to be his friend. Police say he pawned a violin and a camera and are searching for him as they investigate his past activities and confirm his marriage.
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Orville Taylor
Kossuth St
Taylor
Five divorce petitions set for Superior Court hearings
Five divorce petitions listed for hearings in the Superior Court tomorrow are all filed by women. Only two petitioners live in Bridgeport. Elizabeth Tuttle vs Anthony Tuttle and Mary Badenszky vs Frank Badenszky. Other petitions involve Margaret T. Stunkel vs Fred A. Stunkel of Stamford Frances M. Ryle vs Michael J. Ryle of Norwalk and Blate Anderson vs Oscar T. Anderson forWorwane.
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Avc
Superior Court
Bridgeport
Elizabeth Tuttle
Anthony Tuttle
Mary Badenszky
Frank Badenszky
Margaret T. Stunkel
Fred A. Stunkel
Stamford
Frances M. Ryle
Michael J. Ryle
Norwalk
Blate Anderson
Oscar T. Anderson
Worwane
German Ruhr Crisis Sees Labor Army Plan and Cabinet Reform
March reports from Berlin claim a German government deal with Ruhr workers to restore order via a labor army, cabinet reshuffle with union input, troop disarmament, social reforms, mine socialization, and food-supply improvements. Communiques note Wesel’s siege, conflicting signals, and cross-border tensions as Dutch officials discuss precaucions while Belgian troops monitor Bluecher fort.
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Cuno
Paris
Ruhr
Berlin
von Seecht
Buderich
A. P
Weeel
Habitsch
Wesel
Rhine
Reichswehr
Hague
Fichting
Germany
Telestaaf
Rotterdam Courant
Red Army
Bluecher
Holland
Dortmund
Todays Wants Watch and Sale Listings at 285 State St
Enormous bargains in enamel ware crockery and home goods touted as the greatest sale in the city. Also noted are classified items seeking five to six room rentals near Benson's Switch Fairfield and various service ads for trucks radiators and alterations. Many local businesses including Edwards Garage G and O Radiators Bar and the Bedell Company advertise jobs and shop services with addresses and contact notes.
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Schiller
State St
Benson's Switch
Fairfield
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Genuine Tablets Safe
An advertisement urges purchase of Bayer Tablets of Aspirin stamped with the Bayer Cross for authenticity. It claims relief for colds headaches neuralgia toothache earache rheumatism lumbago neuritis and general pain. Small twelve tab tins cost a few cents with larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
An Old Recipe to Darken Hair Details
An old request reveals a home hair darkening method using less tea and sulfur, now marketed as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound sold in drugstores. The preparation claims natural, even darkening after repeated applications, making hair look thicker and younger.
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Wyeth
Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother
An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney flushing remedy. It claims meat causes kidney strain leading to numerous ailments, and suggests taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water to flush kidneys and prevent urinary issues. The copy touts safety and affordability, urging regular use to keep kidneys and blood pure.
Notice and obits from Bridgeport court and city deaths
Divorce and custody petition filed in Bridgeport Superior Court for Joseph and Rosina Natale with publication order in Bridgeport Times. Notices of funeral for Bridget Galvin and infant Harold Comer, and a divorce suit by Hazel Sackett Schulz against Edward Schultz with intolerable cruelty cited.
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State OF Connecticut
Fairfield County
Superior Court
Bridgeport
Joseph Natale
Rosina Natale
Bridgeport Times
Hazel Sackett Schulz
Edward Schultz
Milford
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Teeny
Edwards
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Siete
Ehrr Canontius
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Apply I
Sanborn
Cedar Hill Yard
New Haven
Sosar General
Parker Millwright Co
East Main St. Bar
Bedell Company
Main St. Cor
Main St
Col. Im
Star Auto Machine Co., Inc
Housstouic Ave
Grand St Bar
Fred W. Tracy
Galvin
Bridget
James Galvin
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