Norwalk Merger Vote Seals City Consolidation Plan
The consolidationists won the special election merging Norwalk South Norwalk and other parts. Norwalk voted 1 58 to 200 in favor while South Norwalk backed the merger 1 063 to 484 and East Norwalk opposed 224 to 839. The new city will rank eighth in the state. a parade celebrated the victory. Hospital staff reported improved condition for Jack Shepherd after a weeklong automobile accident.
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Norwalk
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General Assembly
East Norwalk
South Norwalk
White Wash Rag Hats 25e 48c 75c
Advertisement item lists rag hats priced at 25e 48c and 75c with a 751 52 designation. Structured as a brief catalog snippet reflecting shop pricing and product line.
Police Board Appoints 23 Special Cops Amid Scrutiny
The police board approved 23 new special officers, bringing the roll close to its former size before they considered abolishing the list. Patrolman Andrew J. Mrazik faced three charges of drunkenness and dereliction of duty, with a hearing set for July 7.
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Police Board
Police board action cites drunken officer and vacation plan
Lieut Quinlivan notes Mrazik reported off duty at 12 35 on June 17 and claimed to meet Commissioner Brown who tasked him to locate J Giennan. Mrazik admitted drinking and faced warnings as Sgt Wheeler reports June 16 and 17 occurrences on Newfield avenue. Also noted were measles sickness, planned vacation reviews, and payment requests for 66 dogs shot by a dog warden totaling $198.
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Police Board
William H. Hoyt
Canfield Rubber Co
Board of Contract and Supply
Andrew J. Mrazik
Brown
F. J. Adams
Eugene Birmingham
Charles Musante
George HB. Hayes
Charles Flanagan
Edward Tf. Dailey
Ed C. Wheeler
Charles F. Lieberum
Noble Avenue
James Lee
Maple Street
John Hamill
Third Street
Charles F. Lueck
Stanley Sherwood
Michael DéeVeny
Central Avenue
Lawrence Farrell
Hollister Avenue
John M. Jeroy
Fairfield Avenue
Engine House
Stratford
Central Avenues
George Arnold
Redgate
Quinlivan
Wheeler
iLearing
Mrazik
Stratford Avenue
Dailey
Newfield Avenue
J. Giennan
Krasnye
Commiéeloner Hill
George Hill
Big Shipment of Motor Vehicles From Blue Ribbon Garage
The Blue Ribbon Garage Co received yesterday five pleasure cars and three five ton trucks in the biggest one day delivery in some time. All vehicles were sold before delivery and will be handed to owners this week. Some stay local while others go to customers across the state. Business is unusually brisk and the outlook is encouraging.
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Blue Ribbon Garage Co
Pig roast draws 300 guests at T. J. Ward’s cafe
More than 300 friends of T. J. Ward attended a pig roast at his Park and South avenues cafe. An orchestra and a program of songs recitations and dances entertained. Tammany Hall member Thomas Dougherty was emcee. Performers included Jack Dorsey Samuel Miller James Grant Jerry Cummings James Hill and others with Caterers Oscar Eckler and August Lundquist handling the feast.
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T. J. Ward
Park and
South Avenues
Thomas Dougherty
Tammany Hall
Jack Dorsey
Samuel Miller
Macree
James Grant
Springfield
Shannon
Jerry Cummings
James Hill
Annie Laurie
Maggie
Oscar Eckler
August Lundquist
Ritchie Rivers Bout Not For Champion Title
The July 4 San Francisco fight between Willie Ritchie and Jos Rivers is not for the lightweight title as advertised. Weights at 134 pounds conflict with the traditional 133 ringside, prompting calls for a uniform scale akin to British and Australian limits. The piece urges a national boxing association to standardize weights and rules, noting potential future matchups with Packey McFarland and Freddy Welsh.
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T. S. Andrews
Willie Ritchie
Jos Rivers
San Francisco
Ritchie
Ad Wolgast
Packey McFarland
Freddy Welsh
McFarland
Packey
Joe Rivers
Mendoza Fails Comeback in 1820 Heavyweight Showdown
The 60-year-old Daniel Mendoza, famed as boxing’s first Jewish star and seen as boxing’s father, attempted to reclaim the heavyweight title from Tom Owen but quit in the 12th round. Owen neared 50, and Mendoza’s era-marking skill topped early boxing lore.
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Daniel Mendoza
Tom Owen
Owen
Mendoza
Joe Jeanette
Morris Harris
New York
Mike Gibbons
Sid Burns
Parcel Postage Stamps Now Interchangeable Across Letters and Wheels
Parcel postage stamps are now interchangeable and may be used on letters or wheels to any amount. This change expands utility for postal users and may affect rates and handling.
Two Park Board Vacancies To Be Filled Soon
DeVer H. Warner has resigned from the park commission amid plan to retire from city politics. His resignation takes effect at the board’s convenience, creating a second vacancy after Frederick Saffler’s death. The board will consider new appointments at its meeting Tuesday evening.
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DeVer H. Warner
Board of Park Commissioners
Mirk Warner
Port Board
Frederick Saffler
Aldermen Push Extra Service on Long Hill Line
A special committee is appointed to study the Long Hill line after a city hall meeting. The delay in increasing service is blamed on underpowered feed wires, with calls to string heavier lines. Attendees included L. T., Alderman Patrick H. Wilhelm, J. Moran, and Charles F. Harry. a report will go to the Common Council. About 164 marriage licenses were issued in June to Bridgeport residents, many to foreign residents or families of local storeowners. licenses rose by nine from the prior year.
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L. T. and
Aledrmer
Patrick H. Wilhem J. Moran
Charles F Harry. Aldermer
Common Council
Bridgeport
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