Allied Debt Commission To Meet On Tuesday
Washington April 14 The Allied Debt Commission created by Congress to negotiate the funding of the 12 090 000 000 foreign debt to the United States is set to hold its first meeting at the Treasury Tuesday. The gathering will organize and may name Eliot Wadworth as executive secretary of the funding body. If organized, negotiations to fund the demand notes into long term obligations will begin with foreign creditors.
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Washington
Allied Debt Commission
Congress
Treasury
Mellon
Eliot Wadworth
the Treasury
Commission
United States
Exodus of Beardstown Homeless Begins Amid Flood
Beardstown Illinois April 14 flood drives residents from homes as Winds river surges to new highs. Three-fourths homeless, habitable houses cramped. Only line in operation the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad works to survive flood crest. Election day approaches with polling places in five wards underwater. Quicksand under city pulls down large houses and bricks, forcing pedestrians to seek safer routes.
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Beardstown
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
A Husky Example of Fire Fighters of a Future Day
Robert Svetesky, son of Fireman Henry Svetesky of Engine Company No 3, reflects on growing up as a future firefighter in Bridgeport. The piece notes his husky resolve and the family’s firefighting ties as it hints at public service as a career.
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Robert
Robert Svetesky
Henry Svetesky
Svertesky Ars
Henry Svertesky
Engine Company
Bridgeport
Hobert
Man Bound Over In False Fire Alarm Case
Joseph Lenihan of 269 Iranistan Avenue was arraigned in city court for ringing a false alarm from box 831 at Stratford Avenue and East Main Street as firemen fought the Atlantic Hotel blaze. He was bound over to the May term of the Criminal Superior Court with bonds fixed at $300.
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Joseph Lenihan
Iranistan Avenue
Strat
Ford Avenue
East Main Street
Atlantic Hotel
Zepp Comments on Hygienists Pay Cited by Health Board
President William L. Zepp questions the use of public school funds for dental hygienists. He notes the year end pinch, urges independent thought, and hints at uncertainty over funding. Dr. Alfred C. Fones asserts control of the dental clinic and says requisitions proceed, with salaries due to hygienists tomorrow.
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Willam L. Zepp
Board of Health
Board of Education
Dental Hysierisia
Berry
Health Board
Board of Hearth
Meetings Tonight For Changes Of Meeting Dates And Addresses
Notices list changes of meeting dates and additional addresses for fraternal orders in Bridgeport and nearby areas. Encampment I O F at 164 State Street and Canton Park City 1 O F at 1089 Broad Street are scheduled with corrections. Local lodges Schiller Lodge U C R B M and Humboldt Stamm U C RA M meet at 176 Fairfield Avenue.
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Praterna
Talgram
Middle Street
Bridgeport
O. F
State Street
Canton Park City
Broad Street
Schiller Lodge
U. C. Rbm
Fairfield Avenue
Humboldt Stamm
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Spectors
Zepp
Arthur B. Reeve
New York American
Main ST
Elm
Hugh J. Koenig
Pres
Treas
Iirish Dent
Pinaud
Hough J. Koenig
Rockwell & Co
Main Street
Rockwell
Hawkes
Expert Engraving CO
Magaines
Barnum
Barnun
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