Council Orders Payment of J. A. Cornell's Fee
City council approves payments related to a August 1928 sidewalk and street repair program. Officials discuss a reading error by city clerk Pant, voting on various ordinances including bathing beach controls, gas stations, wharf use, and sewer work funding. Bonds for parks and road funding are authorized, and numerous claims and reimbursements are approved or referred to committees.
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Tuat
Parrott Avenue
Frenen
Capitol
Mai Street
Jewett
Vincellette
Jackson Avenue
Park Avenue
Tate
Jackson
Goodwin Street
Hough Avenue
Gomtsin
Sherman
Tudor Street
Ressington
Dewey Street
Maplewood
State
Noble Avenue
Edna
East Main
Wanulustea
William J. Ard
Vrorre
Pant TH Etla
Cheelerk
Wirdiehk
dAcd
William Fehrens
Gioner
Playard
FL Bryant
Brant
Mierrin
Aldermar Bryant
Aldeeman Sanford
T. J. Freetani
Benziger Brothers
Wherry Street
R. Jr. Phelps
Cedar Creek
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Wordin
American Chain Corporation
Public Service OL Company
Lehawich
Barnunt and
Seaview Weeries
G. W. Wield
Valaverte
Stat
Pexas
Theodore Fo Steiber
Hancock Avenue
Fire Department
Joseph Kovacs
Pese Pissinn
Pine Street
Wax
Nathan Berbovit
Cyr
Fonhain
Ivania
Paurding Commissioners
Vanmugg
Center Street
Reimnenda
Falke
Overland Avenue
Wiitnat Métenne
Orange Street
Herbert HF
Stenstream
Texas Avenue
Harbor Improvements
Bridgeport Marine Company
Johnson's Creek
Park Department
Siver
Impxoresty Treasorer and Rity Auditer
Ramed
Athlevic
Seaside Park
Legessiry
Board of Anpritsat
DeKalb Avenue
Mattia
Lang Betwween Sivny
Kueton Avenues
Roclon Place
Jack Delaney
Aldermany
Ja Delaney
Vty
Resal Tims
Delaney
Freemiun
Montgomery Avenue
Courtind Avenue
Ash Creek
Mile Nine Inintere
Board of Education
Jon W
Caset
Miscano Society
Holy Rogity Church
Aldernany
Sanford
Benham and
Carroll Avenues
Arence Street
Edna Avenue
Gurton Street
Larviett Street
Land Avenue
Keeler
Director of Public Works
Ellen J. Lynch
Clark
Charities Department
John VY. Caldwell
Kelly Camptetes
Bas Werd E. Kelly
Joseph’ K
Heers Street
Winick
Seeley Backed by Congdon Post for Legion Leader
W Parker Seeley backed by Congdon Post members for state commander of the American Legion. Delegates from Timlepoint instructed to vote for Seeley if his name is put forward at the state convention August 26 and 27. Albert J. Ficer elected convention chairman with delegates including Andrew Bollevin and others. speculation linked Ward J. Welty to the delegation, though unconfirmed.
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Ww. Congdon
Amertcwn
W. Parker Sieley
Siale Vier Colander
Ane Elkdirmian
State Endowment Committee
Olfee
American Legion
Uni
Timleepont
Gis Meh
Seeley
Duns
Bairtvebt
Las Eudome
der Seeley
Hag
Paulkner
Albert J. Ficrer
Andrew Bollevin
Wo Parker Secer
P Ficanse Moore
Ehaiplein
Willam M. Hatton
Joseph Devine Yih
Congdon
John Julngon
Joa. Smith
Albert
Girl Nears End in Channel Swim
Miss Barrett, 32, an instructor at Nowmes Monroe High in Brony, attempts the English Channel swim. She swam eleven miles from New Rochelle breakwater to Sea Cliffs, against 58 degree water and strong current, finishing with minimal signs of fatigue. Her mother supports the effort and funded part of the trip. Barrett trained after her father’s death and studied at Drew Seminary and Alabama University.
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Long Islind Sound
Miss Trarrett
Iox
Iun
Simmer
Gerand Manor
Tochelle
Barret
Dacehrey
Miss Barrett
Tes
Miss Varvett
New Revielle
Stumbed
Drew Seminary
Alferd Univer
London Trees Shower Caterpillars In Wind Shaken Park
London residents report heavy caterpillar swarms at Flyde Park as strong gusts shake limbs. caretakers armed with air brushes battle swarms while trees shed insects after a violent wind.
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London
Flyde Park
Ersby
Lady Astor's Daughter Visits America and Talks Morals
The text describes Lady Astor and her seventeen year old daughter, Abysses, touring the United States. Abysses discusses American and British standards, motherhood, and personal plans for education and possible public work. Abysses emphasizes that she seeks guidance from her mother and aims to balance school duties with future possibilities in politics or public life.
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Astor
Andy
Hss
America
Lee
Lady Asters
Pultette
Surat
Moran Draws in Ten Round Bout in New York
Pat Moran, veteran New Orleans light heavyweight, boxed Bobby TyroN York to a ten round draw in New York. Moran landed clean punches, while TyroN NY answered with jabs and combos as the bout went the distance.
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New York
Pat Moran
New
K of C Convention Might Seek Protests Over Mexican Religious Policy
Delegates gathered for the Knights of Columbus annual meeting in Philadelphia discuss possible appeals to the U.S. government over Mexico's handling of religious freedom. A protest over the Mexican government’s actions was floated as a potential opening move if conditions worsen.
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Philadelinnia
Mexico
Thig City
Sue Wrenme
Kata of
Volumbus
Delpaces
Canneil
Plas Nery
Carenana
Weretschiro Teastoshorys
Obregen backs Caljes on church rulings in Mexico
In Yoclale on August 2, former president Alvaro Obezen voiced support for President Vallos amid religious controversy. He blamed Catholic church dignitaries for provoking conflict and urged obedience to laws, urging authorities to enforce order and respect for government edicts.
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Yoclale
Alvaro Obezen
Bue Talay
Vallos
Tsat
Cyhragon
Mexica
Lee al
Mexico
Driver fined for reckless operation injuring woman
Grubenwich of Dyke Lane Stamford was fined 45 and costs in county court this morning for reckless operation of an automobile after colliding with a vehicle driven by Miss Tren Wrest of Sound Beard Street injuring Mrs Elizabeth Turker who was riding in the car with Miss Frost. He was also charged with imp perillas ie cag o without having incense and without having 2 restientation.
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Grubanwich
Hester Millar
Dyke Lane
Stamford
Horousgh Court
Mi Tren Wrest
Sound Beard
Eligabeth Turker
Missy Frost
Mporillas
Speeder Fined In Stratford Court
Stratford court fined a motorist for speeding after a June case in Stratford. The sentence included a suspended sentence and costs, with the defendant found guilty of disobeying the peace and other minor offenses amid a troubled driving record.
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Speeder
Stratford
Janark
Stratford Cown Court
Cain Terrace
Religious Tensions Persist as Mexico Governs Church
In Mexico City authorities push for a settlement over religious laws as calls for truce dissolve. President Calles rejects the truce yet negotiations continue via Attorney General Ortega with a high Mexican Episcopate figure. A parish boycott and economic strain mount while some churches remain closed for inventory while others reopen with limited worship.
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Episcopate
Calles
Chorus Girl Homicide Case From Local Cottage
Miss Queen and Miss O Connor faced a magistrate after one chorus girl died from a gunshot wound amid a drink fueled domestic dispute. Queen admitted self harm intent and drunkenness while witnesses described a fatal confrontation at a cottage. Clemenson conveyed the wounded to a doctor, but the victim died on arrival.
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Miss Craig
Miss Queen
Clemenson
Miss O'Connor
Justice At the Peace Throckmorton
Miss Q Queen
Expelled Delegate of Pope Seeks Mexican Peace
Monsignor Zito Crespi, secretary of the Papal delegation in Mexico, arrived incognito in San Antonio after expulsion by the government. He said there could be no revolution in Mexico if the Holy See avoids it, proposing settlement by compromise or diplomatic intervention. He planned to seek the Pope's instructions in New York, then Washington, staying ten days if needed.
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San Antonio
Tex
Monsignor
Zito Crespi
Papal
Mexico
Monaignor Crespi
Holy See
New York
Rome
Washington
Woman Stricken in Milford Office Dies at Home
Mrs. William J. Goldsmith 23 West Main Street died hours after a paralytic stroke struck her at her physician's office. She had been a Milford resident and active in local church and relief organizations. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2:29 PM at Church of Christ with burial in Milford Cemetery.
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Milford
William J. Goldsmith
West Main Street
C.J. iTryde
Mra. Goldsmith
Wesley White
George A. Parsons
Bridgeport Avenue
Devon
Join Reed
Milin
Charles F. Atkins
Tur
Milford Reemetery
Cadman Preaches Sherwood Sermon at Fairfield
Funeral of Deacon Sherwood, longtime Fairfield native, held at Central Congregational Church Brooklyn burial at Quakertown Cemetery. Rev Parkes Cadman led service with hymns Abide With Me and Nearer My God to Thee. Survivors include Estelle Rogers Sherwood, Harry Sherwood, Mrs Willam Trure, Mrs Frank Sherwood.
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Fairfield
Win Coach Sherwood
Central Congregational Church
Brooklyn
X.Y
Aloha Cottage
Fa’ Eld Beach
Lr. Parkes Cadman
Council of Churches
Quklann Cemetery
J. Seldes
Bridgeport
Mr. Sherwood
Westminster Road
Estelle Rogers Sherwood
Harry Shewood
Willam
Trure
Frank Sherwood
N.Y
Bingham Favors Aid to Islanders
Bingham urges a plan to aid St Thomas islanders facing hardship as ships move from coal to oil. He notes potential for truck farming, land sales to smallholders, and diverse crops, while praising naval doctors nurses and public works. He commends government efficiency and Red Cross aid under Governor Martin B Trench and Secretary C Baker amid frequent civil service changes.
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American Red Cross
Congress
Martin B . Trench
C Baker
Mrs Engelhard Dies at 94 in Bridgeport Home
Mrs Barbara Engelhard long time Bridgeport resident dies at age 94 in her daughter's home at 173 Poplar Street. She is mother of August M Engelhard retired D M Read superintendent and survived by another daughter Mrs Wood of Atlantic Massachusetts and William Engelhard of Bridgeport. Funeral is tomorrow at 2 30 PM from August Engelhard’s home 208 Park Avenue with burial in Union Cemetery Stratford.
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Barbara Engelhard
Bridgeport
J. A. Rattstanger
Poplar Street
August M. Engelhard
D. M. Read Company
Stallstanger
Engelhard
Wood
Math
Atlantic
Mass
Wiliam 'S
August Engelhard
208Th Park Avenue
Union Cemetery
Stratford
Insurance Men to Have Outing at Champ’s Farm Black Rock
About two hundred members of the Prential Insurance system in the district will attend the annual outing Saturday at Champ's farm in Black Rock. The event begins about 11 o'clock with a luncheon at noon and a program of sports in the afternoon. A full shore dinner is served at 5 o'clock. James J. Stanley, local superintendent, chairs the arrangements committee.
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Pridential Insurance System
Champ's Farm
Black Rock
James J. Stanley
Focal
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