Urge Pedestrians to Exercise Care Boarding Trolley
Public appeal urged safer behavior around trolleys after a rise in accidents. Connecticut Motor Vehicle Commissioner and Bridgeport authorities emphasized pedestrians hail from the curb and wait for the trolley to stop.
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Connecticut Trolley Company
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J. B. Potter
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Potter
Her Miniature Sculptures To Go to Famous Gallery
Parisa quotes George Julian Zolany praising women in sculpture and announces Ivie McCarthy, pupil, will present ten inch figures of Washington arms conference notables at the Metropolitan Art Gallery in New York City. McCarthy has sculpted Caruso Lady Astor Harry Lauder Lord Northcliffe John Burroughs and other notables.
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Washington
Parisa
George Julian Zolany
Ivie McCarthy
Metropolitan Art Gallery
New York City
McCarthy
Caruso
Lady Astor
Harry, Lauder
Lord Northciffe
John Burroughs
Martial law declared in New Mexico coal fields
Governor M C Mechem issued a proclamation declaring martial law in the Gallup mining district after a riot at Mentmore camp. National Guard units were dispatched from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and to the field following an appeal by the McKinley County sheriff. No further details were provided.
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Santa Fee
N. M
Gallup
M. C. Mechem
Troose
Albuquerque
National Guard
Santa Fe
McKinley County
Mentmore
Failure 10 drill wells cause of loss delay and cost
Washington report cites government royalty losses of 4.6 million dollars due to wells in California Naval Petroleum reserves. Secretary Fall says many wells drilled before 1982 would have saved 6.3 million in value, with a new policy to conserve oil for the Navy via storage. Fall departs for Arizona leaving others to carry on official duties.
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Washington
Atl Tha
Naval Petroleum
California
Secretary of the Interior
Pall
Rayany
Tran
Navy
Fall
Arizona and Co. Oy
Unlucky 13th Featured at City Claims Meeting
The Board of Aldermen heard three injury claims including $400 for a shoulder injury from a fall at Blan Arctic and Grand streets on February 15, and $75 for back injuries from a stumble on High Street. Hattie Setsaim sought $730 for a broken arm and permanent injuries from a February 1 incident on Reservoir Avenue. Final action on these cases and an exemption from personal tax for a volunteer firefighter was postponed to the April 20 meeting.
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Adi
Arctic
Grand Streets
E. Byrne
Hattie Setsaim
Bey Ne
Toe Brond Ossing
Reservoir Avenue
Connector
Devine
Hooche Sends One To Hillside Home In Drunken Arrest
Police arrested Robert Nolan of Bridgeport and Thomas Jennings of Putnam Street early today for drunkenness after a spree. A near empty quart of liquor was found at the scene and both men were taken to Hillside Home by emergency ambulance for care.
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Robert Nolan
Bridgeport
Thomas Jennings
Putnam Street
Hillside
Six Die In Paris London Air Express Collision
Six people were killed when the Paris London air express collided over a village north of Paris. Victims include Bruce Yale, a New York exporter, and his wife returning to England. M Bourles, Mire the pilot, the flight’s mechanic, and others from both aircraft. The Duke of England survived serious injuries.
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Associated Press
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London
Thieultoy
Bruce Yale
New York
England
M. Bourles
Mira
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France
Barnum and Bridgeport linked by enduring civic legacy
This remembrance marks the 31st anniversary of Phineas Taylor Barnum's passing and recalls his lasting impact on Bridgeport. As mayor in 1875 he initiated streets and trees, donated Seaside Park land, supported Mountain Grove cemetery, and funded the Barnum Institute of Science and History. His gifts and housing initiatives fostered civic pride and worker homeownership.
Government to Leave General Semenoff Alone
The State Department will pursue a hands off policy in the case of General Semenoff. Cosmik leader arrested in New York on a charge of brigandage. Officials indicated the incident has no governmental angle and is not a matter for consideration. They stated Semenoff’s responsibility for the slaying of American soldiers ended after he punished the Cossacks involved.
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Washington
State Department
Semenoff
Cosmek
New York
Department
Way Department
Lemonoff
Four Arrested in Stolen Bond Sale Case
Detectives nabbed four men in Newton after an attempted sale of negotiable bonds valued at 18090. Suspects included Daniel Shea of Newton, once a Boston bond dealer, and James McGuire, Morris Courser, and John Russell of Cleveland, described as associates. A telegram circulated tonight.
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Ari District
Daniel Shea
Newton
Boston
James McGuire
Cleveland
Morris Courser
John Russell
Bonds stolen from Aurora Catholic Church safe
Police report details describe four men implicated in taking bonds from the Catholic Church safe in Aurora on February 18. A monogrammed watch found on one suspect is noted as belonging to a church pastor Walter. Inspectors Hagerty and Warrel state the four men own the coin from a banking institution. Authorities say another man attempting to sell the bonds was confronted with drawn revolvers and surrendered without resistance.
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Aurora
Ilinois
Walter
Hagerty
Warrel
Clergy Condemn Disorder in Ireland Violence
London January 7 The archbishop and bishops of the Protestant Episcopal church in Ireland issue a pronouncement expressing sorrow and apprehension at the recent violent crimes attributed to religious anarchism They say sincere Christians are not involved and factions seeking anarchy are misusing traditional opposition They urge all to exercise Christian charity and forbearance.
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Episcopal Chlurch
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