Bridgeport Health Figures Overstate City Health
Statisticians report Bridgeport has had the healthiest year, citing a death rate of 11.9 per thousand. Critics note the Census population is 143,000 with 1,974 deaths, while the health rate uses about 166,000, prompting questions about methodology and whether the city is truly healthier or just accounting.
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Bridgeport Health Department
Bridgeport
Azreal
Health Department
Department of Health
Board of Health
Forfeited Bonds Over Gambling in Bridgeport Clubs
A. H. Robinson and James Turner discuss Bridgeport Republican clubs amid arrests for gambling in the Fourth District club. Four men were taken to police station with cards, chips and stakes. bonds were forfeited for violating club rules. Patrolman Foley is praised. calls grow to expand police strength to curb gambling and related activities under Mayor Wilson's administration.
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A. H. Robinson
Maachine Administration
Bridgeport
James Turner
Mr. Robinson
Fourth District
Republican Club
Foley
Wilson
Alder Man Salary Grab Faces Mayor's Veto Question
The piece questions Mayor Wilson's independence and asks if he will veto the aldermen's pay raise. It accuses the measure of legislative impudence and links it to broader loot within the regime, urging a stand against impropriety.
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Wilson
Burns
Bridgeport
Retail Prices Decline Hints In Store Window Signs
The news notes that signs in Boston and other major cities indicate price drops but cautions there is little link between retail cuts and wholesale costs. It explains seasonal goods may be discounted, yet true reductions depend on wholesale prices. absent there, retail prices won’t fall.
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Boston
Estate of Harriet Thorp Banta Leaves Heir Details
Harriet Thorp Banta died leaving an estate of 7112.50 chiefly mortgages stocks and bonds with executors Edward W. Banta and Mary Agnes Banta filing an inventory in Prébate Court. Appraisers were Clarence O. Lister and Richard Swain. Beneficiaries include one brother one niece one nephew and four half-nelces. LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA Ruth Skidmore Hall plans a three month California vacation starting Thursday visiting Pasadena Long Beach and other relatives.
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Harriet Thorp Banta
Edward W. Banta
Mary Agnes Banta
Clarence O. Lister
Richard §. Swain
Brooklyn
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Adama Express Company
Ruth Skidmore Hall
Fred W. Hall
Laurel Avenue
California
Pacific Coast
Miss Hall
John H. Rollins
Pasadena
William J. Calhoun
Long Beach
Auction to Sell Wilhelm's Ocean Yachts Meteor IV and V
New York May 19 Meteor IV and Meteor V schooner yachts built for former Emperor William of Germany were advertised for sale. Meteor IV launched in 1902 in New York and christened by Alice Roosevelt, offered at 15,000,000 marks. Meteor V launched in 1914, never sailed by the ex-emperor, price 17,500,000 marks.
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New York
William of Germany
Potsem
Alice Roosevelt
May Close Up All Barber Shops in New York Strike Threat
New York May 19 Boss Barbers threaten to close all shops if journeymen barbers strike extends to hotels offices and rail terminals. Master Barbers spokesman J P Carey says closing would be cheaper than operating under stricter conditions. Strike boosts sales of safety razors and self hair cutting machines. About 2000 men out.
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New York
Boss Barbers
J. P. Carey
Master Barbers
Lifer Allowed to Visit Mother in Texas
Portsmouth N H May 19 The return to the naval prison hero of Joe Coker who is under a life sentence revealed a rare concession by Navy authorities Coker was given two weeks leave to see his mother in Texas escorted by a guard without arms or shackles The guard said Coker received many liberties but the prisoner did not attempt to escape He was sentenced two years ago by court martial for an offense in Southern waters
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Portsmouth
N.H
Joe Coker
Coker
Texas
Machinists threaten strike over recognition demands
Waterbury Connecticut reports a machinists strike likely to begin tomorrow if manufacturers do not recognize the union's demands. Shop committees were rejected as unrepresentative, with company officials insisting they speak for the International Machinists Association.
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Waterbury
Conn
International Machinists Association
American Brass Company
John A. Coe
Strikes and Open Shop Debate Aired by Industry Leader
Milo D Campbell of Coldwater Michigan urged manufacturers to curb labor radicalism while defending workers right to organize. He warned that strike fever and radicalism threaten costs and property rights, saying open or closed shop disputes pale before the broader threat to democracy in labor and capital.
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Milo D. Campbell
Coldwater
Mich
National
Mil Producers’ Federation
Boy Improves After Elevator Accident Injuries
Willis Johnson of Gilbert Street shows slight improvement at St. Vincent's Hospital after suffering possible skull fracture and internal injuries in an elevator accident at Cudahy Packing Company's barn yesterday.
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Willis Johnson
Gilbert Street
Cudahy Packing Company
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fire at Barrett Manufacturing kills one and injures six
In Philadelphia a fire at Barrett Manufacturing Company’s plant caused $250 900 in losses. Crude oil filled the new Naphthsline building, in use since Monday, triggering the deadly blaze and hospitalizing seven workers.
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Philadelphia
Barrett Manufacturing Company
EX REPRESENTATIVE DEAD IN DERBY AT 70
Derby May 19 Joseph P Colwell former representative from this city died today after a three week illness from heart trouble He was an undertaker The death follows a career in the general assembly in 1909 1911 and 1913 and marks the end of a local political era.
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Derby
Joseph P. Colwell
Obituary notices for Charles Henry Beck and Elizabeth Brennan
Charles Henry Beck funeral held largely from 69 Madison avenue to St Patrick’s church with a Requiem Mass and burial at St Michael’s cemetery. Elizabeth Brennan died at 88 Reservoir avenue aged 10 years 13 days after brief illness. funeral from 33 Reservoir avenue to St Patrick’s church and burial at St Michael’s cemetery. She is survived by parents Thomas and Elizabeth and six brothers.
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People’s Presbyterian Church
Laurel Avenue
Fairfield East Cemetery
Charles Henry Beck
Madison Avenue
At & m
St. Patrick’s Church
John C. Lynch
Patrick O'Brien
William Stowe
Frank Monahan
John Collins
John Houlihan
Bert Gilbert Hicks
St Michael's Cemetery
Elizabeth C. Brennan
Elizabeth
Thomas F
Elizabeth Brennan
Reservoir Avenue
Read School
Thomas
James
Edward
Henry
Vincent
Clifford
St. Patrick's Church
St. Michael’ Cemetery
Classified notices and help wanted blurbs from local Times
A garbled mix of solicitation requests and ads shows moving rate quotes, lawn care and grading services, store sale notice near a theater with owner traveling, and a typing clerk position at Leslie Leeds Inc. The fragmented lines list names and addresses such as E. T. Gilligan and Mickelson, with Box D care of Times, plus a brief note on a clerkship offering dictaphone experience.
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E. T. Gilligan
Colorado Ave
Bar
Risd
Mickelson
Howard Ave
Rigas
Rise
Leslie Leeds, Inc
Bruce Ave
Woman to ride Challenger crew in America's Cup race
New York reports Mrs. W. P. Burton wife of Shamrock IV skipper Captain Burton has been named by Sir Thomas Lipton as an after guard member on the challenger crew. The amateur skipper won prizes with the Royal Corinthian Yacht club. the Burtons are due in New York aboard the Adriatic tomorrow.
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New York
W. P. Burton
Burton
Thomas Lipton
Great Revenue From Licenses And Stock Taxes In New York
New York figures show annual government revenue exceeding 50 million dollars from brokers licenses and stock transactions. About six thousand stock brokers pay license taxes plus a seat tax, 4 000 commission brokers pay 50 dollars yearly, and a two cent tax on stock trades adds daily revenue. Unlisted US corporations face original issue tax, and documentary stamps average five million monthly with a large share in 1000 dollar stamps. A reserve stamp stock of ten million dollars is kept in vaults at the Custom House.
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New York
William H. Edwards
Internal Revenue
Stock Exchange
United States
Edwards
Custom House
Labor Board declines to hear wage petitions in Chicago
The United States Labor Board refused to hear wage petitions from John Grunau of the Chicago Yardmen's Association and other strike leaders. Judge R V Barton stated the board will not hear disputes outside its lawful authority and will not act for parties defying the law and board rules.
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Chicago
United States Labor Board
John Grunau
Chicago Yardmen's Association
National Railroad Brotherhoods
R.V. Barton
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Trolley Collision In Boston Inquest Hears
Miss Elsie Kelsey testified at the inquest into the death of William Casey of 77 Marion Street after a motorcycle on the south track swerved into a northbound Stratfield trolley car. Casey died from head injuries. witnesses blamed a track junction and possible wheel catching in the crossing.
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Elsie Kelsey
Boston
William Casey
Marion Street
Stratfield
John J. Phelan
Casey
George F. Bennett
Population statistics show big city gains this year
Population figures reveal gains in multiple cities. Salt Lake City rises to 118,110 with an increase of 25,333 or 27.3 percent. Pittsfield 41,532 up 9,412 or 29.3 percent. Rhinelander 6,654 up 1,107 or 18 percent. Roanoke 50,842 up 15,968 or 45.8 percent. North Bridge 10,074 up 1,267 or 14.4 percent.
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Washington
Salt Lake City
Pittsfield
Mass
Rhinelander
Wis
Roanoke
North Bridge
Democrats Indorse Administration In Indiana Meeting
Indianapolis May 19. Leaders say the Democrats will indorse the administration strongly. Nominating a state ticket and delegates to San Francisco, plus framing a platform, are key aims. The Versailles treaty and the Lodge reservations will be debated. Governor Goodrich’s record cited. Vice President Marshall and figures like Taggart Ralston and Mrs. McCulloch are expected to be named. Also: Leslie Graves and Myrtle Lawrence wed last night in a sea of matrimony.
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Indianapolis
San Francisco
Prin
Pal
New
Watson
Goodrich
Marshall
United States
Thomas Taggart
Samuel M. Ralston
Alice Foster McCulloch
Port Wayne
Woman's State Executive Committee
Big Four
Carleton Eb, McCulloch
Cigar store opens on Water Street and local events noted
The Farmer notes the new cigar store and lunch rooms at 67 Water Street opened last night under John Conners. Athletics of Philadelphia defeated the Olympics of Washington 29 to 13 with over 2,000 spectators. A sun stroke case is reported on Third Avenue in New York. Stratford seeks legislative division into voting districts. Wells Brothers shoe factory occupies an 1810 building once used by Methodists. Connecticut Homeopathists begin their sixth annual convention in New Haven.
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Water Street
John Conners
Pea Aee
Athletics
Philadelphia
Olympics
Washington
Third Avenue
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Stratford
Wells Brothers
Methodist Society
Porch and Veranda Fashions and Summer Linen Sale
Read Annex offers gay colored marquisette in cretonne patterns for porch decor and summer tables. Includes scarves, table pieces, and sleeveless knee length dresses run of the mills, with sale items for boys jeans and pajamas and leftover white outing flannel at basement prices.
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Cretonne
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Fannie Crockett
Annie Dingwell
Ellen McNary
Paul Alien
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J. Alex H. Robinson
William %. Gardner
Fred W. .Tracey
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Thomas Downey
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Joseph Clabby
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Henry G. Demme
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Detroit
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Chamberlain & Hallock
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Kénara T. Graves
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