President Coolidge backs new peace move if Dawes plan accepted
President Coolidge, at an Associated Press luncheon in New York, urged a fresh world conference to curb armaments contingent on a definite German reparations settlement. He proposed basing the conference on a Washington model and urged codification of international law and neutrals rights, noting Germany’s economic recovery as essential to any solution.
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New York
Coolidge
America
Washington
Ppo
Hile
Hurese
MM Coolidge
Reparation Commission
Committee of Experts
Tig
Germany
Norwalk Man Awarded 2047.47 Compensation
Dominick Porcellina of South Norwalk receives compensation totaling 2047.47 with a 65 percent of his wage award. The payment covers 185.2 weeks at 5.08 per week for injury suffered while helping teardown a building. lime dust caused fainting and led to vision loss claims, with medical expense notes.
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Dominick Porcellina
Souts
Wis
Jules Vie
Mut
Ol Vou Dkasprogate
Caorrwellan) Company
South Norwalk
Howard T. Burkinghew
Nog
Porcaliva
Clifford Nevel
Norwalk
Lise
Former Newfoundland Premier Held for Fraud
A former Newfoundland premier was arrested on charges tied to suspected fraud and irregular conduct during his tenure. Also taken into custody were associates connected to the case as investigators pursue the broader conspiracy link.
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Newfoundland
Apiejard Sapuises
Wiliely
Alexander
Peel
McNeilly
Father Listens In On Coolidge Talk
Vermont April 2. Coolidge father of Feostent Coolidge walked to Dick Brown’s home and listened on the radio as the President delivered his address at the Associated Press York. He declined to comment on the address noting reception was fair. He said no radio in the Coolidge Plymout house and that a housekeeper objected to being bothered. A telephone installed when Calvin Coolidge was noticed last summer was removed after his ascent to the presidency.
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Vermont
Coolidge
Feostent Coolidge
Hatermile
Dick Brown
Associated Pr York
Goolridge
Conolidge
Plymouth
Calvin Caolidso
Seven Children Injured in Saturday Auto Accidents
Police records show seven children, all around 14 years old, injured in automobile incidents since Saturday. Ruth Jensen, 4, of Broad Street 815 is in critical condition at Vincent’s Hospital after being struck by a vehicle. Tasmin, 4, of 265 State Street Pairste was involved in a collision with another auto. Grace Doherty, 6, of Howard Avenue, was hit on Eight Street by a vehicle driven by Lindstrom, 18, of B74 Street, receiving bruises. Rose Caruso, 4, of 1566 Howe, was taken to hospital after being struck by a car. The report continues on page two.
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Vincent
Rul
Arthur ‘Tasmin
State Street
Grace Doherty
Howard Avenue
CG. Lindstrom
Rose Caruso
Howe
Bridgeport
Dunigan
United Shuren
Vlties
Aves
West Virginia Plate Glass Company
India
Norwalk
Avid Feuer
Attor
National Grain Corporation
Padding Payroll On Bridge Job Denied By Glerk
Fra ridge council reports that the committee seeks more funds to pad the payroll for a bridge project. Arthur Grown of the Twelfth Ward reportedly bought charges in a caucus, while Dunigan defends existing contracts and cautions legal action if the plan changes. The city would pay for steel and enter a cost plus contract for remaining work.
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Glerk
Crk Fraridge
Comsterday
Ite
Algerman
Arthur Grown
Tavelfth
Canva
Dunigan
J'enn
Matrimony Plus in a Metropolis Tale of Love and Loss
Fanny Furst, 93, abandons her husband Thyra Sumter Winstow and bungalow near Kew for a cramped New York studio. Julia Seybekk Wilson visits, sparking a bid to win her partner back. An odd fusion of age and art in a city setting unfolds in the Bridgeport Sunday Post.
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Fanny Furst
Thyra Sumter Winstow
Kewells
New York
Julia Seybekk Wilson
Hou
Coroner orders Norwalk bridge safety upgrades
Coroner Dr Phelan of Bridgeport presided over an inquest into the drowning deaths of Josaph Croan and Vincent Durbanowicz after a touring car struck the Canaan avenue bridge rail and plunged into the river. He urged immediate strengthening of the bridge including a bulwark and removal of sharp curves to prevent a repeat incident. Joseph Luty and Julian Luksewies, both of Bridgeport, testified. Luksewies was charged with drinking and driving negligence.
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John
Phelan
Bridgeport
Josaph Croan
Vincent ‘Durbanowicz
Canaan Avenue
Phelen
Than
Orosing
Bridgeport to build store with space for city radio
Bridgeport officials discuss a municipal broadcasting station using space at a new six story store by the D. M. Mead company on Broad Street. Equipment costs run about 620,000 with annual maintenance near 20,600, but root space could be donated if the city proceeds. A conference with HL Waunsr and others drafts specifications and bids within two weeks.
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Sire
D. M. Mead Company
Broad 1
Star
Bridgepot
Jon That & Cooperall
Fae
HL Waunsr
Rend Company
Extra Clerk for Charities Department Planned
Following a special county commission meeting on Monday night, plans call for an additional clerk in the Charities Department. The appointment will be among training family invest, with Velen Malone currently in the Tax Collector office as a candidate, while Irby Reid or Wikiana McDonald will attend night work under supervision.
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Velen Malone
Irby Reid
Wikiana McDonald
Nigh Unders Ad
Young Girl Bandit Celia Cooney Loses First Fight
New York April 22 Celia Cooney the confessed bobbed haired bandit lost her first legal battle within an hour after being paraded through crowds at the Pennsylvania terminal. She and her husband Ward S Cooney were escorted to custody amid cheers and police protection as authorities denied habeas corpus relief.
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Pennsylvania Station
New York
Celia Cooney
Pennsylvania Terminal
Jacksonville
Fla
Ward S. Cooney
Norwalk Farm Fire Probe Launched by State Police
State police launched an inquiry into a Saturday night fire that destroyed a barn and a large hay barn at the Autry Friedman farm on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk. Les J. Carroll of the Bridgeport barracks said evidence points to arson by an unknown intruder aided by a local accomplice. Friedman’s store on Tiv Street and his helper Ernest Prawn were mentioned in reports, with a second man Brown allegedly dismissed from the New York trip. The blaze began around 7 pm, leaving only ashes and smoldering ruins as firefighters fought near the two structures.
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Autry Friedman
Les J. Carrol
Bridgeport
Polive
Carroll
Wriedman
Riedmean
Tiv Street
Ernest Prawn
New York
Brown
Tork
Friedman
42Nd Street
Ith Avenue
Read's High School Girls Double Sales Day Highlighted
A Read's department store event features Read's High School girls handling sales duties from opening to close, with principal and visiting officials praising student performance. The effort doubles typical weekday sales and showcases students as living models while providing a cross section of business for the company.
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al Vaguion
Bridgepark Bligh Serioul
Prinviy Moore
Dean & Biely
Regula
Reife
Sdarclary Oy Pa
Saanly
Hartford Opens Baseball Season Here This Afternoon
Hartford, Bridgeport clash in opener at Newfield Park as the league starts its season. The story notes pitching plans and key players as fans look for early pennant momentum.
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Hartford
Alem League
Artford
Bridgeport
Newfield Park
Cers
Masura
Wijel
Coolidge Favored as Primary Votes Surge in Three States
Early returns from Pennsylvania show Coolidge leading with 880 votes to 1 for John. Strassburger tops delegation picks. Pinchot loses. In Delaware, a GOP state convention upset names Dupont, Mrs. Julian Ashbrook, and former Gov Townsend as delegates with a platform for Coolidge.
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Norristown
Teading
Gil- Sond Elehot
Tres
Pinchot
Philadelphia
Republican Organization
Strassburger
Delaware
Coolidge
Del
T. G. Dupont
Dupont
Wilmington
Julian Ashbrook
John G.townsend, Jr
Japanese Cabinet Endorses Envoy Protest Note
A terse dispatch says the Japanese cabinet approved an envoy’s note of protest amid ongoing discussions on an exclusion measure. The report notes involvement by a senior foreign affairs official and a major party figure, reflecting government stance and domestic debate over foreign policy.
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For
Whadsuter
Manger
Muni
Hellon
Ie Ame
Spellacy and Kinsella Democratic Delegates Endorsed
A Hartford meeting endorsed Spellacy and Kinsella as delegates from the district to the Democratic national convention. Tateproad Age 22 was noted, with Mayor J Istagelin and Mrs Johs J Keneally also featured. Sentiment favored Governor Smith’s son, with Spellacy and other candidates then nominated, while no pledge was made by Mayor Rinsella.
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Tateproad
Agei
J. Istagelin
Oz Iis City
Johs
J. Keneally
West Hartford
War Distriet
Thor City
Hart Aiden
Renton
Simith
York
Fox
Soantiate
Rinsella
Talis
Thaw Found Sane by Jury After Seven Hours Deliberation
In Philadelphia on April 22, Harry K Thaw was declared sane and capable of managing his estate by a jury after seven hours of deliberation. Evelyn Nesbit’s lawyer William Gray said a motion for a new trial would likely be filed. Thaw remained absent from the court as spectators reacted with mixed emotions and legal steps proceeded toward potential further action.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
William Gray
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
Teddy Joseph Plankett
Monaghan
Inee
Pennsylvania Hospital
West Philadelphia
Gray
New York
Bridgeport notes in terse city update
Bridgeport report covers local officials denying padding charges, police probe initiatives, road accidents injuring seven children, nursing school diplomas at Bridgeport Hospital, and various state and county items. Includes updates on Norwalk, Westport, and Fairfield, with scattered political and crime references.
Feuer grilled by attorneys for firm's creditors
A bankrupt grain firm executive, Mavid Feuer, testified under examination by Grady corporation creditors' counsel about personal finances during 1923 and prior to receivership. He claimed no personal income beyond a $2 weekly salary as general manager and discussed past stock holdings and bank interests. The hearing, held before Referee John Theogh, was continued to obtain missing personal records.
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Chanager
Natonal Grain Corporation
Hula
New
Federal Grain Corporation
Lefore
John Theogh
Fever
Joseph Shapiro
Vincent Keating
Grady l Corporation Creditor
Moke
Marchan
Dias
Weller
Apire
Leating
Feuer
Seventh Avenue National Grain Bank of
New York
Broadway Central Bank of
New York City
T. 4 White
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