Jitneurs to Buy New Equipment in City Transit Shakeup
Bridgeport bus officials announce new shore service and fleet changes after a rain disrupted jitney traffic. President Schwartz says large buses will switch to shore routes, two “jigger” buses to handle peak hours, and a restructured system aims to place drivers under direct corporation control for efficiency.
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Going Down-But Not in the Same Manner as in Days of Yore
Prohibition agents transfer 200 cases of whiskey from Blue Ribbon garage to federal building storeroom near Greenwich. Photos show workers unloading liquor as agents on Commissioner McAuliffe’s staff continue seizures. Connecticut border enforcement tightens as New York bookkeepers relocate to Connecticut to chase bootlegging networks.
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Elks Club Initiates 125000 Addition Studies in Grate Street
The Elks club plans a three story addition on Grate Street costing about 125000 to 199000. It will add five bowling alleys a pool and billiard room dining room 3600 square feet and a 60 by 35 foot lounge area. The project aims to open by December with 1800 members and a target of 2000 to 2100 by next Tuesday.
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Veteran Circus Man Cranton Visits Bridgeport
Proderics Cranton of New Haven, a 40 year clown with PT Barnum’s greatest show on earth, toured Bridgeport last night meeting old friends. Though retired 18 years ago due to age, Cranton remains fond of the circus and urges youngsters to seek活 lively work over factory jobs, saying he’d choose circus life over 8190 a month clerkship.
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D. L. and W. Lift Freight Embargo on Newark Route
The D. L. and W. railroad lifts the embargo on freight into Newark New Jersey and nearby points after a month of disruption. Rail shipments had been blocked due to congestion and earlier embargoes tied to airline traffic, with railroads now expected to move congested cargo and resume normal service.
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Milford Woman Seeks Damages Over Slipwalk Injury
Mrs Triatile Curtney af Mitford alleges an ankle injury from a defective slipwalk in front of 1289 M Street and asks the city to pay medical expenses and damages.
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Chisolm Presses Alienation Suit Despite Reconciliation
New York Aug The suit for 409000 charging alienation of affection filed by Charles D Chisolm against William C Parker photographer advanced after a reconciliation within the families but Chisolm vows to press the case. Mrs Chisolm and Mrs Parker have separated and are living apart though reconciled for now. Parker aims to prove Mrs Chisolm never truly loved her husband while opposing divorce.
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Scouts to Leave Camp Today
The first council fire of the Boy Scouts’ army at Metuchiwan today will be attended by friends and relatives of the boys. The camp, near Bridgeport and Norwalk, closes this evening after a summer of camping. Scouts learned swimming, cooking, self care, sanitation, and minor clothing repairs during their stay, with groups from Bridgeport, Norwalk, Westport, Stratford and Fairfield.
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Wounded man found after hours in rain on Brooklyn street
A man identified as David Salas was stabbed during an argument on a Brooklyn street. He lay wounded for an hour in the rain before bystanders found him. He developed pneumonia and died despite medical efforts.
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Two Officials Die In Auto Train Collision Near Boston
Milton Two 1KOUUIND, NHL official Gnarls B. Brewsler and Albert W. Cox were killed when their car was struck by an express train near Boston on a late August night. The crash occurred at a crossing near Malnerullion. Investigators, including Newsars staffer Brewsler and Providones columnist Cox, were fatally injured. A coroner’s report is pending.
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Unhappy Honeymoon Ends in Havana Return for Chisolm
Lawyers for Chisolm cite an affidavit from Mrs. Chisolm claiming she loved her husband until meeting Parkes two years ago. Exhibits include numerous letters from Mrs. Chisolm to him beginning with a salutation calling him her "detest git in the world."
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Striking Railroad Men Must File Application
Washington August 6 The United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation failed to hear a delegation of striking railway employers led by John Gogan president of the Chicago Yardmen association appealing for men who refuse to return to work The board was not present and the delegation was told to file a formal application for consideration of their claims
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United States
John Grogan
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Dog Killed by Auto on Connecticut Avenue
An automobile owned by Mrs. P K. Winter of 913 Seaview Avenue struck and killed a dog that ran into Connecticut Avenue yesterday afternoon. The dog warden was notified and is attempting to locate the dog's owner.
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Says Coughlin Baby Is Still Alive
Philadelphia reports Augusto Pasquale told detectives that the missing Coughlin baby is alive. Pasquale admitted to involvement in a ransom plot against George H. Coughlin, father of the child, and identified his voice on a telephone call. He claimed the baby would be returned within 14 hours and said he would reveal accomplices after further questioning.
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