Library Weeks Boost Bridgeport Readers Reach
Bridgeport Public Library promotes Library Weeks with branch access to Correspondence School texts and courses. Books on accounting, salesmanship, management, and professional courses offer free borrowing to help workers upgrade skills and find better jobs. More patrons and higher borrowing show early success.
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Bridgeport Public Library
Ubracy
Correspondence School
Fox, Tance
International School of Correspondence
de Alexander
Hamilton Instiute
la Salle University
Modern Business
Old Suitor Sought in Vera Schneider Death Case
Pontiac investigation centers on a persistent former suitor of Vera Schneider after her body was found near a carport. Alfred Webb, detained, appears to have an alibi and may be released while Allen Best is held as a witness. authorities question Best and search for missing suspect Charles Holzmann who was seen in Pontiac.
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Pontiac
Mias
Vera Selmeider
Lonlpht
Charles Holzmann
Miss Schneider
Mise Sehneider
Bos
Efkpon Michffoy
Eight-year-old hit by car in Bridgeport accident
Herold Wakelee 8 of Hancock Avenue lies in Bridgeport Hospital with a fractured skull and scalp injuries after he and another boy pulled a small express wagon into Fairfield Avenue near Mountain Grove Street. The wagon detached and ran into an automobile driven by William B. Steele of Iranistan Avenue. Steele could not avoid the crash and was not held.
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Herold Wakelee
Hancock Avenue
William B. Steele
Iranistan “Avenue
Steele
Man Burns From Kerosene Spill Accident
Joseph S Bernardo, 22, of 123 Hollister Avenue, poured kerosene on a fire and burned his hands and body. The stream ignited the contents of the can, clothes soaked with kerosene, but flames were doused quickly. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in stable condition. burns not serious.
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Joseph S Bernardo
Hollister Avermlue
Rene
Bridgeport
Governor Smith Expected to Sign Beer Bill
Albany April 27 Inferred from Governor Smiths comments today on the 2.70 beer bill that he would sign the measure. William H Anderson state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League said the governor was asked his view of Andersons letter urging passage. The governor indicated he would consider the bill and warned it could affect traffic.
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Albany
Indicted for profiteering at 50 cents club sandwiches
KHATTANOGGA Tenn April 21 Federal grand jury indicted Gus and Pete Tombras and Pete Mininger proprietors for profiteering by selling club sandwiches at 50 cents each with a profit over 29 cents. M O Thompson listed in related indictments. Milk sales at 15 cents a glass cited. All indictments returned at the request of the fair price committee.
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Khattanogga
Tenn
Gus
Pete Tombras
Pete Mininger
Cate
M. O. Thompson
Mexican Rebels Plan Simultaneous March on Capital
A rough bulletin from rebel headquarters claims General Manuel Diefueza would lead forces from Sono and Sinaios to join De Turco and other commanders in a coordinated revolt across two key garrison cities in Chix waghua state. Transportation issues reportedly hinder Carranza troops.
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Ghiheahua
de Turco
Chix Waghua
Calles
Manuel M. Die Fuez
Carranza
Sono
Sinaios
Ford Motor Co to Consolidate Interests
Hansing April 27 Pure maneuvers of the Ford Motor Company and other stockwatchers were filed with the secretary today. The papers show the automobile and tractor business will be consolidated and reincorporated as a $100,000,000 Delaware Gasportian. The new company will have powers to handle internal combustion engines or locomotives and racing cars and will continue the automobile, track and trailer business separately. Capital stock will be held by Henry Ford, Edset B. Ford and Mrs Henry Ford. Incorporation is under Delaware law as Michigan statutes cap the stock at $50,000,000.
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Hansing
Mica
Ford Motor Company
Delaware Gosporstian
Mantac
Cormroustions
Slenry Ford
Endset B. Ford
Henry Ford
Michigan
Man Escapes Prison to Rejoin Inmate Life
Obert Needham, paroled three weeks earlier for burglary, climbed the prison walls at Sublette Illinois, returning inside because he could not cope with the high cost of living. Prison officials say it is the first time a convict scaled the walls to reenter the penitentiary. Needham remarked he preferred prison life to facing expenses, a claim noted by local authorities.
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Soltel
Ils
Obert Needham
Priso
Neednani
Germans to Demand French Evacuation
Berlin reports that the German government plans to demand the withdrawal of Allied troops from France and other recently occupied districts. The demand, citing alleged German troop reductions in the Ruhr region, is to be based on treaty stipulations.
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Berlin
Tne Pour-ache
Irish Police Barracks Surrender After Siege
In New York April 27 the siege ended with barracks burned and equipment seized. Three policemen and one attacker wounded. Embargo on telegraph relations with Germany cited by French administration. Governor remarks on beer trade and local commerce amid turmoil.
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Sink
Artis
New York
Germany
Commercial Cable Company
Creases Ocean to Wed and Sails Back Home
An old column narrates a voyage shuffle with Miss Violet Ja Gowner and others, noting plans to wed and a return voyage. The piece mentions a New York trip and a sailor changing course after a friend’s warning, reflecting wartime chatter and social entanglements.
Burns Man Charged With Violent Offense at Court
Joseph PR Villa of 8rd Shale Street faced felony charges linked to Nigerian earnings case and was held to Superior Court with bond set at 4500. Court heard about earlier disclosings as Mayor Wilson attended both sessions.
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Tissen
Ark Room
Jorenh
Villa
Shale Street
Ton
Savas Bouni
Viple
Wilson
Hard coal wage offer rejected by miners union
The coal miners rejected the wage offer from the presidential wage commission after awareness of a 20 percent rise, with a 312 day term for day workers. The request for a closed shop contract and eight hour day was also denied, along with several other demands presented by the workers.
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Presidental Goal Commission
Alto
Captains and Workers Help Hungarian Relief Ball at Casino
Hungarian children's relief drive ball at the Casino in Stale Street drew a large crowd and raised funds for starving children in Hungary. A grand march featured many dignitaries and entertainers, with dancing throughout the evening and a well dressed committee.
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Cantains
Stale Strest
Tungary
Amusing Comedies At St Augustine’s Church
Amusing comedies will be produced at St Augustine's church hall on Sunday evening at 3 o’clock under the auspices of the Children of Mary. Funds raised will aid the week’s activities. Miss Farrnam and several of her party will present a sketch at Mapienwach school. Members of the society include Ana Cain, Bessie Gavin, Mary Grean, and others.
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St. Augustine's Fungal Hall
Vounday
Children of Mary
Miss Farrnam
Veral
Mapienwach
Jene Wend
Paul Piitchea
Walter EB
Farhan
Will Ede
Mi Ana Cain
M Bessie Gavin
Mary Grean
Davevarbler
Franklin He Pragin
Rmadanelny
Police Commissioners Discuss Vice Raids Tonight
Commissioners Joly Prank D Andeceon and Wirghy met to review vice raids and any police changes, with action deferred until the next regular meeting Friday. The board planned to decide on the superintendent murder or police suspension at the upcoming session. Anthony Schlosser reported a purse and cash snatching near the A and British company plant yesterday morning.
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Joly
D. Andeceon
Ie Wirghy
Lalke
Dhe Paard
Hedguie
Schlosser
Anthony Schlosser
Sar Aum Avenue
A and British Company
Stu
Rioting by Viennese Students Targets Jewish Quarter
Reports allege violent demonstrations by Viennese students yesterday as a university raid led to the destruction of a Jewish quarter. Police blocked entry to the Jewish district while unrest spread across the city, with posters appearing and blamed on the government’s failure to enforce expulsion orders.
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Utile University
Amt
Bridgeport Priests Attend Hartford Bishop Consecration
The Roman Catholic priests of Bridgeport will attend the consecration of Bishop John G. Murray at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hartford at 10:39 AM. The Most Rev John Bonauro will preside, with bishops and clergy from Washington and other cities in attendance.
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Bridgeport
Hartford
Virwuuiy
Gisy
John G. Murray
Digaose
Wareford
O'Dlorle
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Warne Aveniug
Hart- Yor
Toha Bonauro
Wash
Nston
John J. Nean
Bartloruht
Thomas J. Sh
Washington, D. C
Ines
So Emet
Tom Varius
Charles M. Kelly
St. Vick
Fidward J. Shaughnessey
Ghueeh
Blyssed Sierament Ngelse
Weather disturbances advance northeastward across region
The western disturbance moved northeast with a second disturbance over North Carolina. Over the last 24 hours these systems brought rain to parts of the Midwest, northern states, Southern New England, and the Mid-Atlantic. A colder air mass may follow as the weather pattern shifts.
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Lake Tite [Ton
North Carolina
British Shipping Board Overspends Budget Allocations
Fragmented report notes the British Shipping Board surpassing its approved allowance for the year ending March 191%, with expenditures exceeding estimates by a substantial amount. The appropriation board reports a overspend around 47,000,000, while remaining funds were redirected totaling well over 100,000 pounds.
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Weg
der Teigney Ty
American Women's Legion Convenes First National Convention
The American Women's Legion plans its inaugural national convention in Washington, May 1. Delegates from across the country will discuss wartime relief, veteran care, and demobilization efforts, with focus on aiding wounded soldiers and promoting postwar reform.
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Washington
American Women's Legion
Amey Ninigacian
Namond
Notable Rent Case and Local Figures Mentioned in Historical Dispatch
A dense report details rent issues and legal steps in Histon and Montpelier with references to Amperivan and local figures. Names include Lydin Goldstel, Brady, and attorney Brody, noting ties to Park Avenue and Boston connections amid broader housing and tenancy concerns of the period.
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B. Brady
Brady
Lite Howe
Belde
Boston
Brody
Tomney Lewing Goldstein
Tiny Goldstein
Fraternal Masonic Visitation at Musas and Stratford
Fraternal Masonic Vislis plans show the largest fraternal gathering of sens 18. Members from St John's Ind and ROA Fred Wybuona lead officers, aided by a Parowerty team, will exemplify the third degree in full. Distinguish guests expect to attend as Corinthian Lodge members travel to Stratford to guest St Johns lodge No. 6 where the third degree will be worked.
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Masonic Vislis
Tye
Guelherinas
Sens
Pines Fontalie
Musas
Cy Vita
St John's
Ind
Roa
Fred Wybuona
Widtoot Capitintan Lade
Telr Parowerty
Corinthian Lodge
Stratford
Mey
St Johns
Alice
Federal suffrage opposed by Page in New Orleans
New Orleans reports ambassador Thomas Setgon Page calling federal suffrage a calamity. He argues the amendment would shift franchise power to the national government, a dire misstep for the country, stunningly challenging southern voters and expressing strong opposition to centralizing suffrage.
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Page
New Orleans
Thomas Setgon Page
Cormex
United States
Ho Truly
Washington
South
Cuaifcas
Zionists Issue Call For A Convention In New York
The Zionist Organization of America issues a call for a convention in New York in May where actions toward creating a Jewish homeland in Palestine will be taken as outlined by the San Remo Conference. The annual convention scheduled for May in Atlantic City has been postponed.
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New York
Zionist Organization of America
New
British Troops in Rhine District Reported
Reported figures show about 14,000 British troops in the Rhine district along with 25,000 French, 15,000 American, and 20,000 Belgian forces. The numbers were presented in a Commons statement attributed to War Secretary Winston Churchill.
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Rhine District
Rhine
Commons
Winston Symher Cloyrehit
Undefined death plan cited in local crime case
A garbled report claims a death was planned by a person connected to Haaksets, with references to a county official and a suspect named Loynes Ornesan. Details are unclear due to damaged text and missing context.
Cooperative Industry Sought by Executives in Trial
In a dramatic court session the head of a garment firm argues the ultimate goal is to move workers toward a cooperative industry. The case involves companies tied to a $10,000 claim and seeks a permanent injunction to restrain acts. The dispute centers on control and the future structure of worker participation.
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Rucitestisa
Noooy
Apri Shinoy Ebina
Bridgeport Board Debates Teacher Retirement Law
A Bridgeport school board member urges action on retirement rules for teachers. He cites alleged past misinterpretations of a 1917 law, contends a 70 year age retirement is overdue, and argues many veteran educators remain essential amid a teacher shortage.
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Elmer J. Taverns
Tracheahn
Othis
Bridgepore
Board of Education
Veral Hundral
Socialist ousting blamed on fear by Claessens in Armory Hall
August Claessens told a crowd in Armory Hall that fear drove the expulsion of Armeolt and four Socialists from the New York Assembly. He mocked Speaker Sweet, said the charges of disloyalty were partisan, and claimed press coverage boosted socialist visibility while condemning violent methods. He linked “practical anarchists” to bankers and big industry.
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Mme
Wis
August Claessens
Armory Hall
Main Streets
Armeolt
New Yorks Assembly
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Sweet
Cuar
Krisser
Chamber of Deputies
Socialist Party
Unity
Milliona
Claes
Tie
Sig Goldman
Berkman
Grameless
Asanis
Avery
Caan
Assemblymem Pargaladd
Obituary notices from a New Haven area page
Obituaries for Mixe Mary O Donnell Olive M Gorell Eliza Lindon Frederick Striple Rensert Frederick A Bennett and others note funeral times, places, and burial sites. Surviving relatives include sisters Elizabeth Sprisa Anna OBrien and Mary O Donnell with services at Sacred Heart St Michael s and Park Lakeview cemeteries.
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O'Donnell
Aulee
Catherine
Earet O'Donnell
Elizabeth Sprisa
Anna O'Brien
New Haven
St. Augustines Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Misa Olive M. Gorell
Olive Jay Cottrell
Shelton Street
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Lakeview
Elle
A. Tantton
Eliza
A. Lindon
Anson M. Tangon
Farmily
Noble Avenue
Wavac
Punerel
Park Cemetery
Roderick P. Curis
Roderick P. Curtis
Edward L. . Curtis
Southport
Oclocl
Trinity ‘Onal Church
H. Hobbs
Oaklawn
Airtel
Abbie J. DeVeau
New Canaan
Henry E. Bishop
Pairfield Avenue
Benjamin PF. Root
Th Paul's Episcopal Church
Lakevi Cemetery
Preferick Stingle
Prederick Striple
Michael
Stanzle
Nichols Sirege
Englewood Isolation Hospital
Sthaels Cemetery
AL Howard Wis
Geosery Sweet
Sacred Heart Church
John A. Sullivan
J. 1 Kennedy
Tt Malloy
C. A. Carpenter
J. el Cummings
Ruria
Sir Michael's
Frederick
Newtown
Kenneth A. Arvidsorr
Ott
Rendee Arvilson
Majorie
Robert Arvigor
Tate
Olsai Nastor
Sime Mortekd
H.ehiirek
Offlettes
Buchul
Lakeview Cemetery
Canadian diplomat appropriation planned for Washington
Official circles announce an eighty thousand dollar appropriation to cover expenses for the proposed Canadian representative at Washington. Government estimates and details were outlined today as the plan moves forward.
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Meeparitis
Opdawa
Apel
Washington
Varke Street Church Event Announced in Paris Preparations
A biomonth preparatory service will be held in Paris this evening at 7 to 8 with speaker Beard discussing experiences in the Striategy. A fire at 209 Trallan Street damaged the home of Briands Masloski after a match fell in a box of rewound material causing a scare. damage estimated at $24.
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Paris
Eteht
Boral
Briands Masloski
Trallan’street
Irish to Strike to Aid Prisoners
Liverpool reports a Sinn Fein prisoner release from Wormwood Scrubbs within 43 hours sparking fears of port and industry disruption. London notes five more strikers freed, two Irish hospital deaths, and a Limerick soldier death, with disturbances in Arklow during a welcome home event.
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Liverpool
Wo Taren
Sinn Fein
Wormwood Scrubb
Swariels
London
Moeninger
Wormwood Scrubbs
Ireland
Limerick
Arklow
Mount Joy
Downles
Teil Wus
Forgiveness and care vow in New York court
In Morrisania Bronx a woman forgave her husband and agreed to rear the baby born to him and Corinne Gerkin. The mother said she would drop the case and vowed to support her husband, noting she has no other children and intends to care for the infant. The case involved a complaint by the children's society and comments on correcting a husband's faults.
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New York
John d. Nelson
Morrisania Court
Ste Bronx
Corinne Gerkin
Nelson
Children’s Society
Submarine Exhibit Sails to Black Rock Club Night
Lake County display of miniature submarines and underwater work shows at Medire Square Garden Marina exposition. Simon Like and Madela In a tam promote moving pictures and a lecture on commercial submarines and their devices.
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Jhrough
Simon
Madela
Marina
Medire: Square Garden
Wight
Black Roeck
Lalo
Union Pacific Earnings Report for 1919 Declines per Share
The Union Pacific Railroad reports net income for 1919 from all sources after charges and federal taxes amounts to 4,419,218 dollars. After preferred dividends, this yields 34.6 dollars per share on common stock, up from 12.87 dollars in 1918.
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New York
Union Pactile Railroad ‘Company
Eurces
Escommo
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