Purchase site for Walnut Beach Catholic chapel planned
Milfgre April 3 purchase of four lots at Broad way and Laurel for the new St Gabriels church to replace the edifice destroyed by the fire. Ground broken on the Feast of the Assumption. The church will be built in the Mission style, 10 by 57 feet, facing Broadway. Architect William J Schmidt of Bridgeport designed plans. General contract awarded to M J Gth hud Company of New Haven. electrical work to Howard Moe of Wainer.
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Milfgre
McClean
Tox
St. Church
Milford
Corre
Broadway
Laurel Erence
Walnae Beach
St. Gabriels Church
Charles D
Elietee
Ymer
Pacific Coast
Connecticut
William J. Schmidt
Bridgeport
M. J. Gthhud Company
New Hever
Howard Moe
Wainer
Bridgeport Shrine Ceremony Draws Regional Delegations
Bridgeport nobles led by Potentate Joseph P. Frisble plan the spring ceremony of the Temple in New Haven Arena on May 3. Delegations from Sphinx Hartford Palestine Providence and Crescent Trenton attend with visiting potentates escorted to the Hotel Taft before a parade to the arena transforming the venue into an oriental palace.
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Joseph P. Frisble
Recorder Prede
Bartett
Bridgeport
P Temple
Arena
New Haven
New Engtand
New York
New Jer
Taft
Sphinx
Hartford
Melsa
Springfield
Palestine
Providence
Sslaarr
Network and Crescent
Trenton
Kianwt
Brodkisn
Cyprus
Albany
Mecca
Alepbe
Boston
Kora
Lewiston
Bektaah
Voncord
N. IT
Cairo
Plan to Build Nationwide Criminal Bureau of Identification
New Orleans April 1. William J Burns announces plan to create two large criminal identification bureaus to serve law enforcement nationwide. Central files will house photos and fingerprints of every known criminal. A powerful radio station will broadcast descriptions of wanted individuals. System expected to operate within a year.
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New Orleans
All Building Records In U S History Broken
April records show unprecedented construction activity with new York leading as permits exceed prior totals. The era of record values spans multiple sectors, highlighting vastly increased spending and expanded scope across cities nationwide, with figures surpassing historical highs.
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U. S
Drowned Harbor Tragedy Adds Names To Toll
Eight bodies recovered from Vineyard Sound last Friday. Investigations reveal two more missing and identify Harry King of Brooklyn as one person whose death was a heroic struggle. Captains Carmichael and King are among the missing. bodies found include other sailors tied to the U S shipwreck.
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Combelut
Harhow
John WV
Bing
Brooklyn
Canin
Carmichael
New Terese
James Ty Nelson
Traray Ising
Seman
Kine
Maery Ning
Harry King
King
Ayeit
New Clue Emerges in Staten Island Double Murder
A bank description from Union Hill N J reveals Mrs. Irene Blandino and Miss Ethel Phillips withdrew 100 in ten dollar bills last Thursday. Mrs. Blandino held 350 in deposits under Irene Yova with larger Jersey City accounts.
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New York
April Poline
Trati von Zit
Irene Blandino
Ethel Phillips
Staten Island
Union Hill N. Ff
New Army Dirigible Makes Trial Flight Test
The T-1, largest non rigid Army dirigible, landed at Scott Field near Belleville Illinois at 3 40 pm completing a 90 wire trial flight. Wingfield Eake Station Akron Office
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Army Dirigible
Belleville
Ill
Associated
Scottfield
Rhe
Fight 10 finish promised against Ward injunction
In April a move to block a state probe into the Clare Peters murder prompted an injunction against the Attorney General and others. Ward and associates sought to prevent access to personal communications and records, with hearings set to resume.
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Ward
DOYLE REPLIES TO FAKE PHOTO CHARGE
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle defends the authenticity of spirit photography after viewing Father Heredig's ghost photos. He debunks claims of fraud, cites the Society for the Study of Supernormal Photography, and asserts experts would detect deceit in psychic images.
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Doyle
A. Conan Doyle
Father Heredig
Father Feredia
Saint
England
Society For the
Eclentiste
Arthur
Rodes
Vie Sahyineta
Father Aovedia
Meetings Tonight Fraternal and civic groups list time posted
A garbled OCR list shows many fraternal orders lodges councils and clubs with scattered street addresses in Ridgeport Algunavin Starmeony Corinthian lodge Mithra lodge and various Masonic and women s groups. The note requests notification to the Fraternal Editor Bridgenort Telegram and warns not to telephone.
Medal Citations Approved For Gardner and Cushing
Citations for the Distinguished Service Medal were approved for Augustus P. Gardner former Massachusetts Representative and Harvey Cushing of Massachusetts. Gardner is praised for untiring devotion to duty and patriotic example after resigning from Congress to serve in the army. Cushing is honored for conspicuous surgical service treating gunshot wounds during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.
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A. P. Gardner
Congress
Army
Harvey Cushing
Washington
Augustus P. Gardner
Massachuetts
Massachusetts
Weeks
Gardner
Lis Aledth
Iongumonia
Cushing
Itrel Army Hospital
Citalion
Pers
Capaely
Fayes of Tans
Five Admit Guilty in $500000 Swindle Case
Five men linked to a Honolulu firm pleaded guilty in General Sessions to an indictment charging a $60,000 theft as part of a $700,000 swindle. Former executives, including a cashier and managers, face sentencing next Monday. Trade acceptances and bank deposits are cited as core elements of the alleged fraud.
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Alexander & Wwin
General Sessions
Whan
Emminyes
Mansecr Ot
Hureohl
Robinson
Night High School Resumes Sessions After Shutdown
Evening High School operations resumed after a three week shutdown as Principal John T. Wadsworth announced attendance slightly below normal but expected to rise over the remaining four nights. About 20 essays on the advantages of the Evening High School were received, with a prize-competition essay night planned. The typewriting and shorthand contest will be held tonight, nine prizes and over 25 certificates to be awarded at an assembly May 17 following the class session.
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John T. Wadsworth
Kvonny High School League
Seyslom
Nineteenth Birthday Party Honors Nell at Cottage Street
Margaret Fine hosted a birthday luncheon on Cottage Street to celebrate her daughter Nell's nineteenth. Attendees included Miss Ara Mie Tarney, Miss Joith Miss Wlora Tullano, Miss Kathleen Manra, Miss Margaret Seymour, Miss Ida Westmour, Miss Betty Griffith, Miss Nell Griffin, Mrs. B Varney, Robert Boytan, William Joarn, Charl ie Gattered Travers of New York, Albert Margentone and George and Philip Ploeca.
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Margaret Fine
Cottage Street
Nell
Ara Mie Tarney
Joith
Wlora Tullano
Misa Olyttomano
Kathleen Manra
Iss Margaret Seymour
Ida Westmour
Betty Griffith
Nell Griffin
B. Varney
Robert Boy~tan
Wiliam Joarn
Sharelie
Charles Gattered Travers
New York
Albert Margentone
George
Philip Ploeca
Navigation resumes on Housatonic above Derby
The river above Devin remains challenging for vessels after winter with open water scarce and freshets limiting traffic. The Kent barges stayed idle over the weekend, and only the tug John Garrett with seven laden barges entered the river yesterday, arriving late afternoon.
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Housatonic
Devin
Tar John Titan
Bridgeport
Lins
Derby
Jgeeconting
Ayeauy
Ainys Wewey
Thetuscone McCu Ft
Thore
New York Harbor
John Garrett
Garrett
Local Pastorate Calls Amid merger talk at conference
About 300 ministers from across the region attend the conference opening in New Haven. Dignitaries and clergy including Rev. Snnuvely of Norwalk and Rev. Pullman memorialized Dr. Joseph Pullman. The program includes a major vote on merging First Methodist and Trinity Methodist Church and discussion of a ten year educational benevolent program costing millions annually.
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Ty Wi ER Collier
Lesley G. Days
New Haven
J. Brocka
Windsor Locks
Cristofaro
Queens
H. Parkcheeter
Southbury
Conn
Foodenough
Mit
New Milford
Genn
Valley Stream
Lindley
St. James Church
Bensonhurst
Brooklyn
First
Methodist
Trinity Methodist Church of
New Heaven
John J
Norwalk
Jean & Pullman
Joseph Pullman
First Methanist Church
EB. A. Disbrow
Atv
H.w.afinson
Gonterenen Yrembers
Taft Decides Court Jurisdiction In Sevenths Circuit Case
Chief Justice Taft rules the Supreme Court may intervene in a long running dispute over damages tied to the Seventh Circuit decree. The case involves the Computing Seales Company and the Surety group, with prior rulings affirming damages and orders to pay. The opinion stresses multiple reviews by the appellate court and warns against delaying enforcement through fraud investigations.
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Wsitiington
Akpyil
Rderal
Storenme
Tart
Cole de Seales Company
Uemtas
Computing Seales Company
Tryolved
Didee Wiitts
Lie Labed
Sortherns Ohie
Fot Eile
Ssf Guid
Damares
Apanoals
Widelity and Deposit Company of
Maryland
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Court of Appeals
Culeda Cumpany
Itlits
Seventh Circuit
Scowl of Appeals
Tus- Taft
Ohin
Chlorate of Potash Found On Boston Wharf
Boston April 5 discovery of fifteen tons of chlorate of potash, an explosive and inflammable chemical, stored on Mystic wharf for weeks without permit or protection prompted a warrant for the unnamed owner. State chemist Walter Wedger warned that Charlestown waterfront could be destroyed by the cargo and indicated the chemical had already been sent to Maine or New Hampshire for paper manufacturing use.
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Boston
Mystic
Walter Wedger
Charlestown
Maine
New Hampshire
Petty thefts from automobiles reported last night
Police were notified of several thefts from cars. Missing items included tires and an electric device from a vehicle on Colorado Avenue near State Street owned by Andrew Aburbel of 5 Hallam Street, and a meter from Charles Street at Main Street owned by Joseph Cisero of 350 Parle Avenue.
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Heporisa
Pet
Andrew Aburbel
Hallam Street
Parker
Colorado Avenue
State Street
Charles Street
Main Street
Joseph Cisero
Parle Avenue
Milford Farm Seizure Over Wine and Cider Incident
Police raided Milford Farm owned by Joseph Sezeragalas on Moruine Street Road, seizing wine and cider and confiscating a cigar barrel after a complaint from a frequenter alleging assault on a Saturday night. The proprietor was taken to police headquarters as officers followed the case.
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Milworiy
Apr P
tSpeeit
Souad
Police
Ung
Oher
Joseph Sezeragalas
Moruinesiti Road
Che
Psychology Claims Mind Control By Doctor Geanude
Dr Geanude, eminent psychologist, told a Bridgeport audience that psychology can control the mind and body and even be used to cure worry and disease. He said the brain has 48 centers and that damaging a center could disable its function. A fire at 112 Madison Avenue damaged a press and surrounding woodwork with about 100 dollars in losses.
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Ross Geanude
Bridgeport
Stratfield
Dr. Geanude
Edward Q. Belforte
Madison Avenue
Charities Board Reports 272910 Expenditures in Year
The Charities department total for the year ending March 31 stood at 272910.84 with expected unexpended funds of about 13000 to the city treasury. Monthly figures show rising costs due to state hospital bills and a new heating system at Hillside Home. A nurse with forty years service was discharged for mistreatment. Hillside now has a full medical staff and new regulations.
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Wharfiies Department
Lq Board
City Treasury
Charities Department
Janneacy
Angus B. Thorne
State Hospital
Hillside Home
Edward Gulike
Hilside
Probes Advance Into Hartford Shop Collapse
Investigations into the March 31 Fulter Brush Co incident that killed ten people continued into a second week in Hartford. Coroner J Gilbert Galloun and States Attorney Hugh St Alcorn lead hearings, coordinating results from multiple independent probes initiated by contractors who looked into city and state officials.
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Hartford
Fulter Brush Co. Toner
Sont
J. Gilbert Galhoun
Hugh St. Aljcorn
Eliy
Western States Ban on Ku Klux Klan Enacted
Paol Minn April governor signed an anti mask bill after legislative approval. Supporters described the measure as a safeguard while opponents argued it targeted activities and sparked debate over civil liberties and state authority.
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PAOL
Minn
Guv J. A
Veeun
Aviteh
Valdi
Alan
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Walnut Beach Catholic
U.S. Criminal Bureau OF Identification
Shayeran Baby Ae
Conlin Company
Elm Street
Lincoln Hardware
Stratford A Hannon Supply Co
Barnum Ave
Madison Hardware Co
Madison Ave
Blank
Fairfield Ave
John Riccio
Lexington & Harral
Stephan Jota
Jennings Read Fairfield
Gounsey
Frahitap
Materrus & Co
Marely
Vineyard’ Sound
Peters
Alban
Walter
New Rochelle
Clarence Peters
Mivarhill
Mass
Bae Wired
Larher-Grenenn
Dick Slings
Ralph
Wilbur Chambers
George S. Ward
Waltis
Ralph Ward
Walter Wyrhe
Chimbers
Questen
Tatosolki
Schribner
Samuel Miller
Raymond Campbell
Jiri
Chaibert
Jauployes
Elizabeth W. Gangert
Catherine Maloney
Ward Kaking Company
Chambers
Mr. Chambers
Tiridpepork Mire
Hasleowribers
Algunavin Clith
Eridgenort
Uttord Avenue
Ridgepor Fish Clsbh
Bridgenoth Athletic Club
W. Wc
Golden Hill
Jveuckapotanawh Tribe
I. O
Starmeony Council, Jr
O. DA
Mithra Lodge
Nthe Tesinle
Fisthiun Sisters
Vequonneck Judge
Broad Street
Carpenters and Joiers
Kim Latreet
Sturn Wash Ston Lodge
Stratford
Chub
Union Avenue
Curt
Peaypennock
Corinthian Lodge
A.M. Masons
Terapte
Immediate Belief Association
Betsey Baggy Council Sons Daughters of Liberty
Eireer
Stek
John
Msjor
Charles MH. Henates
Maxii
Bate Armory
Park City
Kurus
Avenia
Hart Main Street
Gardner and Cushing
Barrer
United
Oliver
First Baptist
Toledo
Milford Farm
Geanude
Hillside
Bridgeport Automotive Association
Tar
Dodge Brothers
Horgan
Essex Hudson Veinton
Mercer and Lafayatte
Studebaker
Overland
Marino
Willys-Knight Packard
Chevrolet
Oakland Hupmobile
Maxwell Chalmers
Automotive
Armory
ESSEX
M. Quinn & CO
JI Moines
Lowa
ADL
Cherrno Rendall Todas
Vere Ter Rietearaak
Senate
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