Dry job seekers use up all blanks in federal exams
Prospective prohibition agents flood the Civil Service owing to a run on application blanks at the customs office and Civil Service Department. Witlamav and Wallive order rush to Washington for more forms. Exams likely next month with deadlines May 9 for submissions. Positions include Volstead enforcement, junior agent, and prohibition investigator with salaries from $1,809 to $2,400. Applicants must be at least 21. Examinations may occur in Hartford, Bridgeport, Danbury, Middletown, New Haven, New London, Waterbury, and Willimantic.
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Customs
Civil Service Department
Witlamav
Civil Service Board
Wallive
Customs Office
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Washirgton
Connecticut
Hartford
Bridgemort
Dandy
Midastown
New Haven
New London
Waterbury
Willimantic
Carl F. Siemon
Appeals Board
William Corkin
Twelfth
Cith
Health Department
James B. Murphy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Com
North
Parrott Avenues
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Read School
Ree Hert Levine
Hyman Hiamovita
Pembroke Street
William A. Redden
William Lewis
Common Council
Board of Appeals
Florence M. Anderson
Percy J. Anderson
Yale Street
Fairfield Avenue
Loarch
Alte
Kelly Indicted by Murder Jury in 50 AM Fight
A murder indictment follows testimony that Kelly visited Sab’s apartment with Milas Milkinson and Max Wager. Ray mond’s home was later visited. Ethel Lee testified about a beating that allegedly led to a death. The actress was said to have stayed at Kelly’s apartment after the fight.
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Sabs
Milas Helen Wilkingon
Kelly
Raymond
Ethel Lee
Misa Mackeve
Sit!e
Miles Wilkinson
Max Wager
Screen Juvenile
Miss Mac’ Aye
Stratford Barn and Horse Burn at Brock Residence
Assistant Fire Chief William Anthony led crews to a Brock residence blaze where Mrs. Brock fought the roof fire with a garden hose. The barn and its contents were destroyed though the house escaped major damage. total loss estimated around 1902 dollars.
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William Anthony
Brock
Sarita
Ter
Report on Bridgeport Protective Association Board
Miss Dora M. Barnes executive secretary reported that residents stayed at the association at 734 Myrtle Street since January 1 for varying lengths of time, with cooperation from other social agencies. Judge William B. Beardman presided in Norman Leeds's absence. Attendees included Charles E. Werks and several named members.
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Dora M. Barnes
Bridgeport Protective Association
Myrtle Street
University Clk
William B. Beard
Yetine
Presi Déd
Norman Leeds
Charles E. Werks
James Conder
G. FE. Crawford
Carolyne Doremus
William A. Gripnin
James P. Rourke
Walter S. Wilmot
Wife Granted Divorce and Alimony in Fairfield Case
Ruth A. Grill of Fairfield won an uncontested divorce from John L. Virilis in Superior Court with $1 500 alimony and permission to resume her former name Ruth Amelia Walker. The couple married February 24 1920 and faced repeated quarrels, alleged abuse, and neglect over years culminating in Mrs Grill leaving in October 1926 and receiving care for a nervous breakdown.
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Divorc
Ruth A. Grill
Fairfield
John J. Booth
John L. Virilis
Thie City
Ruth Amelia Walker
Crs
Bnife
Fairfielaaniter
Fairefield Avenue
New York
Corple
North Avenue
Grills
Mars Walker
Pho Walker
M Grills
Beatrice Davis
Larchmont
Busbanil
Postman Causes Fatal Harm to Bride Baby and Self
In Pensacola Florida a mail carrier Matthew Henderson returned home from work and fatally harmed his bride of one month and their four year old adopted daughter then killed himself. Neighbors heard shots as the wife ran to the door and fled after witnessing the attack. Officers reported the bride and child died at the scene while Henderson died of a self-inflicted gunshot in the home.
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Pensacola
Fla
Matthew Henderson
St Patrick's Men Open House At New Club Rooms
Several hundred St Patrick's parish members gathered at the Spanish school on Gem avenue and Chartes street for an open house hosted by the Italy Name Society. Lieut John Barton led the entertainment committee and after a program refreshments were served by society members. The event featured performances by William Denton Dunnalo Sine Neuy and the Loyenberg sisters with Helen Kish and Dyke Mishik, Park City Quartette, and the Holy Name Society orchestra. The society has moved into two rooms in the parish school after previously using church parlors.
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St Patrick's Parish
Gem Avenue
Chartes Street
Italy Name Society
John Barton
Police
Soc Ciety
William Denton
Dunnalo
Paris
Yale Graduates Gather for 1890s Yale Dinner Event
Yale graduates assembled in large numbers with speakers including Dow Charles trea of the Sheffield Selene and DeForest Cai Consensation Commissioner. Attendees from Stratford, Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield, and New York shared praise, pledges, and updates on funds raised for Yale, while music and the revered “Bright College Years” anthem united attendees. A telegram announced $19,085,000 in gifts, with ongoing plans to boost faculty salaries and expand educational programs to sustain Yale’s era of growth and excellence.
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Wiliam Howard Tate
Washngton
Texas
Dounty
Dow Charles Trea
Sehanl
Robert Jo H.hiphuth
Yale
Stratford
Norwick
Westiport
Wairfield
Frederite
Curtis
Dabur
John Wo Perry
Seathyor le
Wo Smith
T. Ittone
Edward
Phipps
Samuel Sluin Wan Taustmuster
Jehan M
Archer
George Parneleo Day
Stoddard
Taleman
Vaile
Warren
Tris
Biclec Eailbre
Seay
Batto
Dea Warten
Amin Shepf
Yale sports and station program detailed in campus remarks
Reading seems to describe Yale athletics history with weather strategies for games and notes on swimming, football, and the campus station WECE. It mentions Coach Niphuth, Bridgeport station opposition, and a large fundraising goal of 20 million dollars.
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Delore
Bridgepotts
DeVorest
Bridgeport
WECE
Binot
Wis
Flo Apake
Elmer Cantey Ferd
Ec Gyastent
Tre
Count Salm
Noun
Jonsh
Yale
Buckinghampoke
Flood Districts Struck As Pestilence Follows Storm
Reports from Memphis and nearby towns describe rising floodwaters and levee breaches as 400 guards and Tennessee militia rush to danger points. A spring storm devastated towns including Knowlton Arkansas and Benton Arkansas with high winds, heavy rain, and sweeping damage. residents recount roofs collapsing, storefronts ruined, and fatalities as the flood and storm menace continue into the day.
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Thes Dykes
Donall HH. Connell
Memphis Vee
Teylon
Hie Kees
Hiek- Tu Tiptonile
Penn
Kidsey
Tenn
Tie Ree
Tennessee Madiana
Lake Emuts
Mengihis
Yesterfoot Brissha Ap v Rifize
Afficki Piodienion
Long Island Fire Causes Major Loss in Shore County
A blaze sweeping across Long Island resulted in an estimated 250000 dollars in damages. Fire units battled the flames through the night as residents reported heavy smoke and shattered storefronts. Investigators from Port Riverside fire department warned of possible cause tie to faulty wiring and careless disposal.
Chaplin Trades Immunity for Delay in Divorce Case
Los Angeles April 20 APs Charie Chaplin agrees to delay in answering Lila Grey Chaplin divorce complaint. Two week extension until May 4 granted by Judge Walter Guerin after a stipulation between Chaplin and his wife’s attorneys.
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Los Angeles
Aps
Chaplin
Dera
California
Lila Grey Chaplin
Walter Guerin
Superior Court
Jared Hbansell
Calilorina Tourt
Record Heat Sweeps Across Cities As Thermometers Climb
AP reports April 20 brought unprecedented readings in multiple cities. Baltimore hit 84 degrees, Newark logged 87, and Worcester saw 82 after a day of high sun. Observers noted heat prostration cases in Providence and widespread record highs across several locations.
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Baltimore
Newark
Tolay
Whlans Wiener
Central High School
Whenee
Indra
Worcester
Mass
Wyoming Town Ends Winter Weather Streak
Calyonne April 2 Wyoming records another bout of winter weather with subzero temps near Yellowstone Park. Snow disrupted air operations as two transport planes diverted. pilots reported icy conditions and equipment challenges in Cheyenne and surrounding areas.
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Calyonne
Wye
Wyoming
Yelowstone Park
Cheyenne
Santa Alan We
Ote LE Hotard
HTL
Lursade
Tod
Indiana coal miners agree upon contract
Indiana coal miners reached a new wage scale agreement after negotiations led by the district committee and union leaders. The two week contract becomes effective immediately with a 20 percent production shift cited as a factor in the accord.
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Indiana
Ferret Halper
Neel
Tndhena
Maret
Suldowo
Sterns
Man and woman injured in street collision near Wisebell
The report states Joerl Varhes, age fifty five, suffered unspecified injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Wisebell. Both victims were taken to the Benes Her hospital for treatment where A. ber Kowal attended. The right temple noted in initial examination.
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Joerl Varhes
Narragh
Fr A. Ber Kowal
Ane
Fieena Linn
The
Ryght Temple
American sailors repulse liberals at coastal clashes
Reports from Managua describe scattered Liberal attacks near Rivas and San Juan del Sur with some success. Conservative General Crux Vertado ambushed Liberal General Hucamilla south of May May, claiming heavy enemy losses and ammunition seized. Monends’ whereabouts unknown. Henry Stimson pursuing talks with officials. 742 silent on findings.
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Managua
Rivas
San Juan del Sur
Diaz
el Rodeo
Milles
Seal
Nicaragua
Crux Vertado
Hucamilla
Monends
Ilenry
Stimson
Coolidge
New Haven Man Heads Arcanum In Miltonic Meeting
A New Haven man heads Arcanum as officers of the Hospital Bed Fund, a subsidiary, are reelected including Savins Jacobs as president Bert Wotech Kian vice president and W F Hoadley secretary treasurer all of New Haven Announced appointments will follow in about two weeks and each chapter must choose a delegate by June 1 for the national convention in Seattle July 6 Laurence C Bauer Bridgeport will represent the state council and the Beaside chapter will enroll the most members by June 15 The meeting opened with a banquet attended by over 80 people The Toyet Ladies of Arcanum funded a city tour luncheon at Roada and a theater party after a city outing.
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Ween
Miltoni
John Trello- Way
Savins Jacobs
Bert Woteh
Kian
W. F. Hoadley
Ell
New Haven
Koval “Earunt
Seattle
Wash
Laurence C. Bauer
Bridgeport
Evench Council
Beaside
Stratfeld
Toyet Ladies of
Arcanum
Road'a
Boy Receives Hand Laceration After Night Out
Warren Clinton, fourteen, of 699 Main attest, was treated at Emergency hospital for a right hand wound. Dr J A Derkowski closed the wound with five stitches after the boy was seen by companions and struck late at night.
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Warren Clinton
Tr J. A. Derkowski
Customs Men Probe Shipment of Ale
Special agents of the customs department and local prohibition officers seized a car load of 48,000 bottles of Canadian ale shipped from Canada and consigned to New York. As of last night no arrests had been made. The ale was moved from the freight car to the customs building for possible destruction. The box car reportedly held construction equipment for Consolidated Gas, Koppera Construction, Wert Farms, New York.
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Customs Department
Prohibition
Canada
New York
Edward B. Doolan
Customa
Koppera Construction Company
Wert Farms
N.Y
Fraternal Meeting Notices for Bridgeport Organizations Tonight
Secretaries of fraternal groups must notify the Bridgeport Telegram of meeting date changes or special events. Listings include Pythian Sisters Calanthe Temple 1280 Main, sixth district Republican Club Madison and Charles, Elks Bridgeport Lodge 36 160 State, Philatelists 195 Main, Rifle Club 1494 Circola Roma, Engineers Club 1241 Main, Fagies Bridgeport Aerue 420 1596 Main, Independent Foresters Berkshire No.4 762 Cannon, Muensterberger Lodge 67 Main, Encampment 23 Broad, International Bible Students 1119 Broad, Italian American Political Club 224 Hough, Bridgeport Lodge 84 K 1023 Main, Pattern Makers 847 Main, Plumbers 173 310 Main, Ladies Catholic Benevolent Assn St Augustine’s 719 36 Chanel, Hamilton Commandery 5 Broad, O O P H Heineloere East Main 457, Order of Vasu of America Sture Lotte No.7 140 Lee, Police Sick Benefit Assn at Police HQ, St Joseph’s T B I Association 671 Barnum, Franklin Bartlett Camp 13 Lone of Veterans 1087 Broad, Bridgeport Camp 95 W of A 182 Cannon, Workmen’s Circle Sick Benefit Fund 606 Fairfield Ave.
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Pythian Alsters
Calantha Temple
Main Street
Raymond W. Harris
Cannon Street
Republican Elub
Madison Avenue
Charles Street
Benevolent and Protective Orer of Elks
Brbdgeport Lodge
State Street
Bridgeport Philatelies Club
Bridgeport Rifle Club
Circola Roma Club
Noble Avenue
Engineers Club of Bridgeport
Order of Fagies Bridgeport Aerue
Wowompon Tribe
I Independent Order of Foresters
Court Berkshire
Muensterterg Lodge
Stratfield
O. F
Broad Street
International Bible Studentsa Assn
Italian American’ Political Club
Hough Avenue
Bridgeport Lodge
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Alan
St. Augustine's
Chanel Street
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
H. Os
Heineloere
East Main Street
Order of Vasu of America
Sture Lotte
Lee Avenue
Police Sick Benefit Assn
St. Joseph's
T. B and I
Barnum Avenue
Franklin Bartlett
Lone of Veterans
Bridgeport
Workmen's Chew Sick Benefit Fund
Fairfield Ave
Carnival rulings delay May events and gas station denial
The Appeals board declined most pet itions for carnivals and garages as May events loom. Officials debated carnival sanitation and rules while opponents contest gas station sites near churches and schools. Some permits granted for small expansions and garages as the board considers further action.
Prisoner seeks pardon to run against foe in election
FL Mc Donald, jailed for life in the state penitentiary, has petitioned for a pardon to run against Fran kefporn in the next election. The request aims to overturn the political foe’s ballot position though details remain unclear.
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Ruth A. Grills
Postman
Bride
Gulden
Charles Gulden, Inc
Dept. B
Chaser
ST. Patrick's Men
Knowlton
Mississippi
Tanlee
Mesphis
Little Wook
Benton Rk
Memps
Benten
Springfield
Hoss
W. Hughes
Comland
Tine
Matow
Seth
Masterson
Toom2
Roa
Ingary
M. OB. Drake
Srna
Clarendon P Ark
Hosdinson
Sirtina
Igor
Uae
Long Island
Seelien
Weather Bureau
Norvideh
Whelndbay
Meri
Provider
Providence
Springhill
Norwich Orwich
Apri
Waterbuiev
Anet
Sterbury
Ninetiey
Meriden
Mebeden
Philadelphia
Maine
Portland
Cary
Katter
Bridgeport Telegram
Wrde
F. J. Huda
Hallett
Stillman Streets
Trust Department
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Noble
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