SCHOONER LOST ON PENFIELD REEF DISCOVERY AT NIGHT
The Fairfield Beach area buzzed with rumors of a schooner aground on Penfield Reef off Fairfield while a motor boat and crew searched in the dark. Prohibition agents and local officials boarded the Fram for a nighttime coast patrol seeking the vessel and possible British flag signals amid unclear ownership and mutiny theories.
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Seaside Park
Penfield’s Reef
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Prohibition
Fairield Beach
Edward
Joepian
Connecticut
Fram
Idgeport
Black Rock Harbor
Corning c
Fairfield Leach
Ouniler Sur Esterday
Henry
Patricia M. Behan
Keyport
N. J
Great South Bay
Sehuellers
New ‘York
Ehan
New Jersey
Stamford Mayor Attacks Coroner Over Inquest Conduct
Mayor Alfréd JH. Phillips renewed his attack on the Connecticut company over alleged reckless operation and criticized Coroner John J. Phelan for the conduct of the preliminary inquest into the death of Miss Mary Lathe.
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Alfréd JH. Phillips
Connecticut Company
John J. Phelan
Mary Aa Mee Lathe
Stamford
Faker Fing
Connecticut
En Haven County
Ais
Adele Bonner
Thebaud
Enil
Ororel Phelan
Phelan
Public Utilities Commission
Wil Iam Kingdon
Daylight saving time debate and city actions
The April 28 meeting of the Common Council covered daylight saving time rules for city employees, possible impeachment threats against Health Board members, and delays on the East Washington Ave Bridge bond issue. Other items include sewer bonds in Stratford, street extension requests for emergency access, and an injunction affecting Fire Prevention bureau pay. The session also referenced a Stamford coroner inquiry into a deadly bus accident and a broad mix of national and local political debates, with ongoing controversy over public safety and governance.
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Health Board
Common Council
East Washington Ave
C. H. Knowlton
Fairfield
C. H. Canning
Stratford Council
Summit Street
Fire Prevention Bureau
Six Years Prison for Reckless Autoist
Henry G. Brook of Philadelphia received a sentence of six to ten years in the Eastern state penitentiary after pleading guilty to second degree murder for killing three persons in a drunken speeding auto crash. Judge Charles Ausen advised the court on the severity of punishment and refused to accept a plea of murder in the second degree.
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Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary
Fde
Henry G. Brook
Wabwam
Charles Y
Phila’ Welpin
Polish General Haller Plans Six-Week U S Visit
Warsaw April 16 General Joseph Haller commander in chief of the Polish army accepts an American Polish invitation to visit the United States to discuss duties. He plans to travel to America in May and spend six weeks there meeting with Poles and officials.
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Wamsaw
Joseph Haller
United States
Halley
America
Gould Sh, Is Improved. Cap Martin Move to Cleared
George J. Gould Sr of New York, long ill at his villa in Cap Martin, France, with pneumonia and heart weakness, was able to leave his room for the first time in weeks. The Associated Press reports his condition has improved and he remains under care.
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Cap Martin
France
Associated Press
George J. Gould, Sr
New York
Ie Ved
Endurance Dancing Craze Denounced by Quilty
Quilty national leader of the International Association of Maaters of Dancing says endurance contests should be banned and condemns promoters for financial gain. He cites past years when similar efforts swept the country and urges action to curb the trend.
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Quilty
Howlands Celebrate Show Week In Store
Howlands store marks Show Week with about eighty booths from various manufacturers. Demonstrations by expert workmen showcase product making while exhibitors from Amette Can, Tenings Brouvers, Taylor Company and Bermington Arms display. Boy Scouts set up a photography booth and conduct demos for visitors.
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Thinled Dry Goats Company
Elehty
Faslag
Manu Turera
Ecomany Tenings Brouvers
Thamad P. Taylor Company
Gremans Expelled from Territory Under Heine Left Bank
Fragmentary report notes expulsions by tribiral commission in April 16 actions. The text references a left bank territory, court interactions, and financial elements, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR. Entities include Gremans and Heine region with scattered references to court and cash items.
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Poblimya
Trulagy
Heine
Geoway Courthiaches
Safe Robbery Is Frustrated at Hamilton’s Pharmacy
Burglars drilled two holes in the rear of a safe at Hamilton’s Pharmacy 283 Noble Ave and dragged the safe across the floor in an abortive theft. They forced entry and left after discovery around 1 o’clock. Officers seized a full tool kit dropped by the fleeing criminals, who fled in expectation of motor trucks outside.
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Hamilton
Noble Aye
Psyturvey
Two Methodist pastorates changed by New York M E conference
At the New York Methodist Episcopal conference closing last night, pastorates shifted. Rev. H C Carlson moves from Newield to Port Chester Searington. Rev. Miner Harwood from Greenwich Diamond Lilt to Newield. Multiple replacements listed including Caswell, Hartman, Russell, Whitemarsh, and Heller with vacancies supplied by Trink hard and Lange among others.
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Tyee
Methodist Episcopal
New York Mast
J.J. Knavely
B. Secholvot
Mount Vernon
Asbury Church
J. N. Lange
GW. Powail
Port Chester
Ming Street
W. H. Wetermott
Summer Field Church
FE. A. Barnes
Four Fire Prevention Bureau Officers Named Illegally Paid Ousted
Judge Banks modifies injunction and rules four prevention bureau members not to be paid during litigation over the February ousting ordinance while others receive pay for their prior rank. Captain John H. Tague and Lieutenants Riley, Gasco, and Morrin excluded from salary. lineup includes promotion-based pay for several officers pending case status.
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John H. Banks
John A. Cornell
Banks
Fire Board
John Fl. Tague
John & Ruey
Joseph Gasco
George WW. Boris
James F. Coleman
Tanne
Riley
Gassa
Morrin
George Rank
Walter Prank
James Fyn
T. Pr. Manger
Thomas F. Tagug
Fay.aptain Johny. McCarthy
Mason
Cornell
Thomas M. Cillmnan
Nis
Anti Saloon League Lawyer Praises Dry Work in City
Wayne B Wheeler general counsel of the Anti-Saloon League of America praised dry efforts at the 75th New York East Conference gathering at First Methodist Church on Pairfield avenue. He charged brewers funded propaganda while ministers and educators were paid to undermine prohibition. Audiences gave a unanimous vote of approval as Wheeler urged continued church action to finish the battle against liquor.
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Anti-Saloon League
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
New York East
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Pairfield Avenue
Boardman
Comey
Alhec
Udner
Beidgeport
Allatrey Wheeler
City Debates Bridge Bond Plan For East Washington Avenue
Aldermen postpone action on a $350,000 bridge bond for East Washington Avenue. The delay follows criticism of the state legislature action and the appointment of a separate supervising commission by Mayor Atwater. The finance committee will study if the project can be financed within the debt limit without the special act.
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East Washington Avenue
Commat Council
Finance Committee
Inance
Atwater
Bridgeport
James McElroy
George M. Coughlin
Willian J. Lavery
Two Week Vacations Granted for Fire Department Staff
Mayor Fred Atwater signed an affiance granting every man on the fire department staff a regular vacation of two weeks per year. Vacations will be assigned by departmental executives, replacing the prior policy of seven days yearly.
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Fred Atwater
Alderman Moves to Impeach Health Board Officers
Alderman Thomas Costello introduces a resolution to impeach the Board of Health and the Garage Control Commission for allegedly ignoring an eight hour day ordinance over Mayor Atwater's veto. He asks that both departments appear at the May 7 Common Council meeting to justify noncompliance. if no reasons are given, impeachment proceedings may follow. The measure was referred to the Miscellaneans committee.
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Bosra of Health
Garage Control Commission
Coinmon Council
Board of Alderman
Common Council
Board of Health
Fred At- Water
Thomas Costello
Costello
Miscellaneans Committee
Appointments Not Discussed At Police Meeting
Report states five new patrolmen could aid the force and salary funds exist, but the commissioners delay action for economic reasons. No names were proposed in brief talks with Mayor Atwater, and further decisions are deferred to the next board meeting two weeks later.
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Walt
Fred Atwater
Tett
Sweepin Inquiry In Treatment Of Florida Convicts
An inquiry into the treatment of Florida convicts is urged as a statewide joint legislative investigation. The case involves Martin Tabet, a North Dakotan who died serving a sentence in a camp. Burial details and names of individuals connected to the case are cited in statements to state officials.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Fila
Fress
Martin Tabet
North Dakota
Clare
Fla
Arthur Dohnave
Grimson
Kkneeshaw
North Datura
Jenning
Senate
Italian Court Declares Tisbo Bank Bankrupt in Bari
The Bari court declared the Tisbo bank of Bitonti bankrupt and ordered the arrest of Ricardo Tisho, accused of absconding with bank funds. Francesco Tisko, arrested in Nania after arriving from the United States, is to be transferred here for trial.
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Bari
Wal
Tisbo Bank of
Bitonti
Vincenzo
Francesca
Ricardo Maho
Italan
Ricardo Tisho
Francesco Tisko
Nania
United States
Wiley to Head Battleship Division
Admiral Henry A. Wiley, long based at the Boston Navy Yard, will command a battleship division starting July 1. Secretary Denby announced the transfer, approved by President Harding, with Vice Admiral Andrew Porter set to relieve him as commander of the European fleet.
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Jwastienepon
Ark
Henry Aa
Jeritattont
Finval Diaarter
Boston Navy Yard
Tha Ag
Woytention
Uae
Ovid
Norflors
Wilt Rik
Rheemie Chminal
Daylight Saving Program Adopted by City Council
The city council passed a daylight saving program making it compulsory for city employees only. The resolution outlines mandatory adherence during the daylight hours and applies to all departments under municipal governance.
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Common Council
City Seeks War Dept Channel Widening and Daylight Plan
Bridgeport moves to widen the Yellow A I channel by 100 feet on the west side after Alderman Kenney's Harbor Committee initiative. City adopts daylight saving schedule starting April 29, affecting offices from April 25. jewelers urge curbs on by by night operations. Public hearings set for May 7 on sewer and street projects across numerous streets plus car lighting and pavement work.
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War’ Department
Yelow Ali
Common Council
Inet
Daniel J. Kenney
Harbor Committee
War Department
Bridgeport, Jewelers’ Association
Ordinance Committee
United Aminating Company
Stratford Avenue
Fifth Street
City
Elm
State Streets
Elin
Io City Inc
Broad Arrest
Averd
Ofcial
The
Intertype Printing Company
Barnsford Avenue
Grant Street
Ridgefield Avenue
Summer
Field Avenue
Prince Street
Clare
Gont Street
Ghrman Avenue
Church
Alpine Street
Hunting Street
Lindley Street
Sumimill Street
Morningside Drive
Anson Street
Gordon Street
Astoria Street
Aldene Street
Kurmey Street
Arlington — Street
Laurel Avenue
Arcadia Street
Ashley Street
Hickory Street
Texas Avenue
Howley Avenue
Summit Street
Main Street
Chopsey Hill Road
Orland Street
Hollister Avenue
Logan Street
Manin Street
Thorme Street
City Ine
North End
Crowd in Chicago Hears Lord Cecil on League of Nations
Big Chicago crowd attends Lord Cecil speech applauding League of Nations mediation. He cites three resolved disputes and one unresolved Lithuania Poland quarrel, praising the League for averting a broader war and restoring stability after world conflicts. The talk underscores peace campaigns and international cooperation.
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Havana
President Harling
Daughters of American Revolution
Miner
Lord Cecil
League of Nations
Chicago
Robert
Alead
League
League For Set Ment
Lithuania
Poland
Yulna
Cecil
Mands
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Louis Ginand
Colorado
Enue
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M. J. Horn
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Rudd
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TOCAL
Cesse Briain
U.S
Federal Land Bank
Isaae Sports
Kaplan
Bright
Meriden
Giants
Buntings
Tim McNaiara
Boston
Wuay
Pudd
Utilities Commission
Tatler
Phillips
Huasce
Hi O
Ife
U. S
Gould
Jarriel
Guliiy
Mmternacional Assumiation of
Maaters of
Hin
Canada
Aseyeiung Wuld
Seerry
Rhedri
Howlands
Gremans
M.E
Miner Harwood
Greenwich Church
Newfield Church
Prevention Bureau
Department Bank
W. B. Wheeler
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Rendine
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Abbot- Kney Waser
Auders
Alvising
Bridgeport Sunday Post
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E. Washington Ave
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New Haven Railroad
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