Zone Fare System to Double Rates for Many Patrons
The Connecticut Company plans a November 2 launch of a zone fare system doubling many suburban rides. The change, with a minimum six cent fare and two cents per additional zone, affects residents from Stratfield to Milford Center and New Haven line riders, tying fares to distance and introducing numbered sections for transfer rules and new indoor boarding.
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Boston Avenue
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Seaside
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Norwalk
Shelton
Derby
East Derby
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Westport
Ston
Central Avenues
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Tower
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Report Devenites Up In Arms Over Fare Rise
Rumors in Devon last night speak of a protest against a Connecticut company’s zone fare system set to start November 2. A circulating petition will be presented to authorities. Devon residents fear 12 cent Devon fare will force many to leave their homes for Bridgeport.
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Connecticut
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Bridgeport
Trolley, Company
Gold Star Medal designs submitted for wartime mothers event
Designs for a gold medal to honor mothers of the fallen were submitted to Ars. $7. Poli of New Haven as sponsor for the Gold Star Division. A banner with a five foot gold star will be borne by an ex service member, with streamers from each point held by Navy representatives from England, France, Italy and Belgium. Mothers or relatives are urged to register at City Hall or 189 State Street to determine medal quantities. The U S Marine Band is expected for the Bridgeport celebration, with plans coordinated in New York on October 22.
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Mra Poli
United States
England
France
Italy
Belgium
Committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
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State Street
United States Marine Band
Bridgeport
New York
Arrested worker recovers $400 in cloth at Salts Textile Co
Patrolman Mrasik arrested Nike Cardenella at 11 pm after spotting a man with a large bundle on Clarcuve Street. Cloth valued at $400, described as an expensive grade, was recovered from his home and links to other thefts at Salts Textile Co. remain under investigation.
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Andrew Mrasik
Nike Cardenella
Green Street
Uy, Hight
Salis
Cardenella
Commander Booth Gets Service Decoration
Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army received the Distinguished Service Medal for meritorious and distinguished service during three meetings of the Eastern Congress in New York. The award honored her devotion to duties and the Salvation Army’s role in supporting the war effort.
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Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Eastern Congress
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Park of Embarkation
Baker
South
Orelass
Olden Times Revived by Half Century Club Norse Tales
The Half Century Club hosts a quarterly meeting with Swedish members sharing myths of Norse origin. The club celebrates aging members and social gatherings in the tradition of ancient lore, noting Norse explorers reached the continent before boats were invented and inviting new applicants as they near fifty years of eligibility.
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Che Stile
Amelia
Sone
Therm Mcontending
Ula
Professors Consider Joining Labor Federation Referendum
Paris dispatch reports the Cage Professors of Frater have decided to hold a referendum to determine if they should transform their association into a national union aligned with the labor federation.
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Ppos Fessors
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Labor Federation
Trolleys Crash Head On Near Shelton In Train Accident
A photograph shows two steel trolley cars colliding with great force near Shelton. One person is mortally injured and a second rider is badly hurt as investigators note a possible switch theft attempt by a green crew.
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Shelton
Wilson Victim Of Digestive Ailment Says Dr Grayson
President Wilson remained steady today amid slight digestive trouble yet his general condition was satisfactory. Dr Grayson reported no material changes overnight while the President sat up briefly and continued to attend to some work as physicians eased his ailments. Callers were kept from the White House door amid steady vigil by the medical staff and household attendants.
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Wilson
Grayson
Waite Howse
Iis
White House
Graystk
Drs
Alaskan Indian Kiddies Joy From K O C Event
Readable fragments report a Knights of Columbus gathering in New York aiding Alaskan Indian children. Names appear garbled but indicate relief efforts and a plan to provide supplies to children and soldiers. The text mentions 7,000 Ludian children and overseas director William P. Larrin, with references to epidemic lab year and withdrawal of supplies.
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Knights of Columrbus
Rer Davis
Indlgerral
Wreaths to be dropped on Roosevelt's grave by veterans
In New York on October 16 the Naval Air Service will fly over Oyater Bay bearing wreaths for Theodore Roosevelt. The wreaths come from the Rough Riders American veterans and the Friendly Sons of St Patrick among others and will be dropped on Roosevelt's grave.
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Oyater Bay
Sindevelt Rough Riders
Armericeax Taegian
First They Steal the Driver Then They Steal His Truck
Two bandits abducted a motor truck driver near Jland Paik and forced him to ride ten miles. They abandoned him then returned to seize the truck and a $20,000 load of goods going from New York to Philadelphia, according to driver Samuel Ossian of Bayonne.
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Sinn Fein Claim Seeks to Control Ship Crews
Manchester diary reports Arthur Griffith of Sinn Fein urged Ireland’s self rule and sent two secret documents from Dublin. One aimed to inspect crews of all vessels from the United States, and another declared that sailors aboard American ships visiting Ireland be treated as suspects. The Daily Herald correspondent notes Griffith questioned America’s reaction.
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United States
Hylan Urges Halt to Dock Takeover by Troops
New York City mayor Hylan telegraphed Secretary of War Baker from Oct 14 asking to stop any seizure of North River docks by soldiers. He cited pending talks with conciliators and the National Adjustment Commission and said results would be announced after morning conferences. Paul Vaccarelli, ex-VP of the International Longshoremen, said Hylan named Wilson as a member of the newly appointed labor circle.
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Warakeer Insight
Larhor Wilaon
National Adjustment Commission
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Longshoremani Iation
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Tabor Wilson
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Yesterlay
Burglars Take Cash From Three Bunnell Street Homes
Burglars forced or found open windows at three Bunnell street houses and took more than 105 dollars in cash. At 202 Bunnell street Tilworth Touté’s home 6 dollars vanished. At 430 Bunnell street Joseph De Magelann’s rooming house Angella Cosanno 28 dollars and Anthony Perry 17 dollars from Whip Perry. At 446 Bunnell street As Chardella’s home a small cash amount was stolen. The suspects are interligaling.
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Tilworth Toutehouse
Joseph de Magelann
Angella Cosanno
Whip Perry
Anthony Perry
Bunnell
As Chardella
Auitee
Cant Cross Rr To Approach New Bridge Comley
City officials seized the Berkshire division tracks crossing at Grand Street to allow access to the newly completed bridge. Maurice F. McKenna led workers to fill gaps and lay planks, overriding prior permit delays. City Attorney Comey questioned the legality while Mayor Wilson stressed safety over process and timing.
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la Heey
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Dridgeport
Bridgeport Man Injured as Shelton Trolley Crash Shocks State
A Bridgeport bound trolley collision near Shelton sent about 70 passengers flying from seats and damaged cars and windows. Paul Lunnin, 71, of Bridgeport, and Carl Egge of Bridgeport suffered injuries. both were treated at local hospitals. Witnesses say the two cars, one from Bridgeport, the other from Shelton, crashed at high speed near Murphy's lane, with motormen escaping harm.
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Shelton
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Bridgeport
J. Davis
Milford
Murphy's Lane
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Connecticut Co
Sehedion
Holt Declares Ireland Gains By League Adoption
Publicist argues adoption of the League of Nations strengthens Ireland and other new European republics, offsetting Shantung and Trish questions. He cites U S involvement and warns against indecision, while Blewett and Day clash over league support at a Dublin gathering.
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