Stratford voter weighs in on town manager controversy
Meiss B. Russell of Stratford writes to the Bridgeport Telegram asserting many locals misunderstand the Stratford town manager dispute as council power shifts unfold. He argues open governance exposes politicians and praises reform measures while warning voters against recall and manipulation by the Rudder Club and Middle-of-the-Road factions.
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Meiss B. Russell
Stratford
Bridgeport
Stratford Council
Sinecura
Rudder Club
Rudger Club
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Pied Piper
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Courncil
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Cecil
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de Ciluéne
Iwé Radforth
Dhy Charcer
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Rudder Chih
Muse Byuwe
Beng
Curt Petso
Iere
B.ruisett
Health Commissioner attacked by Connecticut Medical Liberty League
Resolutions condemn the state health commissioner over actions tied to smallpox in Bethel Westport and Danbury. The league accuses him of spreading fear, calls his methods autocratic and unconstitutional, and criticizes public school medical inspections. Protests span statewide, with leagues formed in Devon South Nor walk Morstan and Hartford.
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Nowfeld
League
Bethel
Westport
Danbury
Jengie
Boards of Health
Connecticut
Devon
Norwalk
Morsden
Hartford
Arrest Made For Liquor Law Violation Sale At Store
John Olisinl of 1271 North Avenue was arrested yesterday by officers of no Fourth precinct for violation of the state liquor law. Police said he was selling liquor from a store. A number of jugs and bottles containing hooch were seized as evidence. He posted a $500 bond.
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John Olisinl
North Avenue
No Fourth Preeincy
Yesterdahy
Lqstem
Amusements Spread of Fox and Premier Plots
A long OCR fragment reviews a slate of film showings and vaudeville acts at Plaza and HIPPODROME venues. It notes The Leather Pushers, The Rainbow Trail, Gas of the Planes, The Lone Ranger, Me Bar with Jackie Cootan, and emerging acts by Watson, Grit Garvey, Godfrey, and Burnd.
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Maurice Flynn
Fale Halfsback
Eva Novak
Wallace Beery
Rosemary Theby
Eiucen O Sheba
Emmett J. Flynn
Hippodrome
Fippodcom Theatre
Mohr & Flovidge Neler
Gon
Grit Garvey
Giner Godrey
Jon
Elisa
New ‘York
Holman Darenovo
Maurice B. Flynn
Wallace
Beery
Toyland
ENA Crayton & CO
Witmer
Mary Earle
Gas Poisoning Victim Discharged From Hospital
A gas poisoning victim, Joseph Maskiski of 403 South Main, was discharged from emergency care after treatment. Hospital staff report recovery and return home, noting exposure from inhalation and dining incident.
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South Main
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Thusife
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Aniady
Higher wages and prices urged by mine operators
Samuel C. Wariner president of Jie WeK Valley Coal issued a statement asserting that miners strike demands would raise production costs by about three dollars per ton, potentially increasing prices to consumers. The remark came amid a resumption of wage contract talks between miners and operators and ahead of the operators presenting their formal response to the 19 wage demands.
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New York
Samuel C. Wariner
Jie- Wek
Valley Coal Mint Savisation Company
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Warriner
Seven Autoists Taken by Police
A police roundup arrested seven motorists for license and driving violations. Notables include John Vargo of Stratford and Jess Saving with no license, released under $10 bond. Howard S. Wyllie faced reckless driving with $250 bond, others released on own recognizance.
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Stratford
Peck
Jess
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Howard S
Wyllie
Fairfeld
Pwr
Moris Federman
Federalaire
Munson
Errent Meyerholz
Frank Street
Honge
Lah Fulon
Clinton Arenas
Dess
Dominicx Cesara
Sherman Attech
Rockieas
Personal notices and club meetings in Worcester area
A collection of social items from Worcester with announcements of a polarizing set of events. Donald Fish returns to Worcester Polytechnic after vacation. Members of the Business and Professional Women's club plan a social and business dinner at the Liberty Building. Virginia Ives visits from Halton Arms School in Washington. Caroline Graves hosts a hospitality event. The W C T U fundraiser sale at headquarters on Gilbertstrom is postponed to April 18. Black Rock school PTA hosts a joint meeting at 1 PM with remarks on the Organization of Boy Scouts. Teenagers gather at 36 Court Street for a Veterans group session and a parliamentary game. A shower honors Mrs Harold Burnham Tarmery and Miss Loretty Archambault at 28 Lenox Avenue. Various attendees named with multiple social and community ties.
Famed Marionettes Set for Bridgeport Shows
Tony Sarg and his marionettes are scheduled for two performances at Beardsley Park for the Anne Hathaway cottage fund. The afternoon program will feature The Love and the Ring by Thackeray and Rip Van Winkle by Irving, presented by the Bridgeport Art League committee chaired by Mrs Philin delazer.
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Anne Hatheway
Beardsley Park
Art League
Tony Sargil
al ‘Gun Defener
Bridgeport ‘Ye
League
New York
William Makepiece
Thackeray
Washington Irvine
Mes
Philin Delazer
Six Arrested as Police Break Up Dice Game in City
Six arrests were made Saturday night by Sires Precinct police when they interrupted a dice game at a house on Water Street. Christopher Averageson, the stated proprietor, faced charges along with several frequent guests.
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Wagon drivers injured when wagon seat collapses
Andrew Olak aged 45 and Nicholas Obok were injured when the wagon they sat on broke near the railroad viaduct at Railrand and Howard avenues. Obok suffered a brain concussion and possible skull fracture, taken to St. Vincent's Hospital by emergency staff. Olak sustained a deep scalp injury. both men were attended by Dr. F J O'Brien and later sent home.
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Howard Avenua
Nicholas Robok
Howard Avenne
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Paken
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F. J O'Brien
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Woday
Herbert Rawlinson
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Reel Dreams
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Jos. K. Watson
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