Firemen Honor Captain Rutherford at Retirement
Captain Rutherford retired July 25 after 25 years with the local fire department. He received a gold badge with four diamonds in a ceremony hosted by Engine No. 1 on John Street. Assistant Chief A S Stiller lauded his service while Rutherford thanked the department, saying he would treasure the gift. Music by Bon-Ton orchestra followed the speeches.
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Fira
Ha Wall
Estearh
Rea Rutherford
Engine O
No. 1
John Street
A. S. Stiller
S Rutherford
Aptain
Master Murphy
William Snow
Ugie
Rutherford
France Seeks Aid From U.S. in Poland Talks Amid Global Crisis
France appeals for American help as negotiations near deadline to avert what leaders warn could be the greatest threat to Europe in modern times. French officials say danger now spreads beyond Russia to wider regions, with peril mounting in Britain and other nations.
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Europe
Ted Peril
Russia
Sigland
Areeni
England’s rise of a soviet council raises global fears
The piece argues England already runs a “council of action” among trade bodies, echoes Soviet structures, and warns of a growing Red sentiment in Britain. It notes French fears, Poland and Wrangel issues, and hints at a wider diplomatic tug between France, Britain, the United States, and Russia over Bolshevism and Europe’s fate.
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England
Council of Action
Lloyd-Georgs
Tha Coundi
Great Britain
France
Cirqus D
Stepanis
London
Washington
United States
Count Derette
Great
Britain
Germany
Ua Pd
Decima
Weather outlook for South New England and New York
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with possible local thunder in South New England and New York. Monday and Tuesday show partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with little change in temperature, and showers are expected in some areas. The air pressure remains uniform nationwide with a humid, mostly cloudy outlook into Monday and Tuesday.
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South New England
Petatuto
Fina
New York
Atlanatiei
Trolley service stalled amid holiday traffic disruption
Holiday traffic tests Jitney operations as Locomobile faces a 5 o clock transport deadline. A meeting at Racoksy Hall seeks charter details and director selections while officials weigh resumed trolley service and franchise obligations. Authorities note possible use of buses on nonpaying lines.
Mayor Silent on Bridgeport Traffic Trolleys Issue
Mayor Wilson remained reticent about tonight's Aldermen meeting and whether the trolley service will be restored. Alderman Drew, a Democrat, hinted votes may align closer to unanimity, while two Hiney men considered a 20 to 1 chance that buses will face limits on main avenues. The mayor and company officials maintained cautious stances amid injunctions and redrafted restrictions urged by Judge Barks.
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Wilson
Board of Aldermen
Bridgeport
Berks
Gupstier Court
Edward A. Drew
Barks
Maror
Mayor's trolley jitney probers to meet again
Chalmman P and Litehfeld of Mayor Wilson's committee announce another meeting for Tuesday. No report will be issued soon and no new angle on the transportation problem has emerged. Members work through vast data on trolleys and jitneys, studying varied city experiences.
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Chalmman
Anti crowding law vigorously enforced on city streets
Five motorcycle police on Saturday arrested eleven alleged violators in a push to curb jitney overcrowding. Stolen license plates from C A Planecoons auto were found on a stolen New York vehicle recovered by Fairfield authorities. Wallace Street raid nets keeper and three men with one woman in an alleged disorderly house.
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C. A Planecon
John Street
New York
Pairfeld
Wallagh ST
Fouth
Wallace Street
Mixo Mortis
Andione
Maria
Bolsheviki Plan World Conquest Continues from Page One
A former German officer reports a Soviet representative described Bolshevik aims. He notes Russian authority over locals, and residents in town fear shifts of rule between Russia, Poland, and Germany. A planned vote to choose allegiance favors Germany, amid scarce news and German newspapers.
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Scharnewsky
Walt
Armour
Russia
Germany
Ahabbanta
Fae Nee
Ovtaida
Saylat
Inteligencs
Cama
Shernugh
Bridgeport Greeks Denounce Venizelos Over Paris Attack
The Greek American Loyalist League of Bridgeport denounces Venizelos as an oppressor of Greece. New York speaker D. I. Theophilemo accuses Venizelos of tyranny and denial of suffrage, compares him to Abdul Hamid, and says France and Britain back his rule with bayonets. A tribute is paid to Jon Dragomis, said killed in Athens while jailed.
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Paris
Greece
League of Bridgeport
FM. Co AL
D. I. Theophilem
New York
Theophileto
Ritic J
Ventaetan
Venizelos
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
England
Apostolog Tserpais
Georges Kytioky
Ponzi Faces Probing Report By Auditor Pride
The article details auditor Pride preparing a federal report on Ponzi scheme finances. It cites liabilities around 1,000,000 and a Ponzi assets estimate near 4,000,000, with discussions on release from a 25,900 bond and possible state charges if recaptured.
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Edwin Is
Pride
Prilo
Ale
Ponzi
Pointma Lon
Ponst
Militarist policy cripples allies friendship for France
Paris dispatch says French capitalists soldiers and diplomats have killed allied friendship with France. It claims pride war ardor and iconoclastic policy isolated France from America Italy Great Britain and others, leaving France alone after recognizing General Wrangel. The piece urges workers to seek world peace and labor solidarity to save France and Europe.
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Paris
France
America
Italy
Orient
England
Wrangel
Europe
Policeman Asked To Explain Remark In Dowds Case
Samuel Dowds of Remington Street seeks explanation from police superintendent about an alleged derogatory remark directed at his wife after Osborn and Mrs Dowds were arrested Thursday night. Dowds says Osborn taunted his sister Daisy McRae and that a fight followed over money matters. Dowds claims a police officer witnessed the remark and Dowds sought an official ruling to clear the matter.
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Samuel Dowds
Remington Street
Osborn
Dowds
Daisy McRae
Howl
Mra
Dowd
Alkes
Shessuah
Mata Trent
Allen Charged With Driving While Drunk
Milford August 16 Whitlam Allen a taxicab driver claimed he employed Ji Coughin of Bridgeport. An unidentified passenger was charged with drunkenness and driving under the influence. One man, Max Align of New York, was also involved and released on $28 bond.
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Milford
Whitlam Allen
Ji Coughin
Brandegee Antis Lobby Fight Dominates Front Page
Reported front page detail describes Brandegee leading anti lobby efforts as votes loom on a procedural decision. Opposition factions brace for a possible adjournment while majority leaders signal retreat and private rallies intensify around the legislative floor fight.
North Carolina Antis Aid to Tennessee
In a frail and garbled note the North Carolina group pledges aid to Tennessee amid partisan tensions. The message hints at an alliance against federal policies, describing efforts to support anti federal initiatives as a form of resistance.
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North Carolina
Antis
Tennessee
Agus
Eustrage
Miss Theodora Booth Weds A. E. F. Herg
New Fork announces the marriage of Theodora Booth daughter of General Booth to Linuk Jesse A. Monten of the A. E. F. in New Fork. The ceremony occurred July 3 with parents presenting the nuptials. Murder case note reports execution of Francisco Pfoe for the murder of Louis Soulia in Bulerica on October 25, 1915. The death sentence was carried out at 12:06 a.m.
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New Fork
Aug
Rlaga
Theodora Booth
Ane Mra
Baeington Booth
Volunteers of
Alaoerion
Linuk
Jesse A. Monten
Fred Soulia
Bulerica
Obituary notices for George W Tharris and others
Obituary notices detail the deaths of George W Harris and multiple regional residents. Died Saturday at his daughters home in the city after years of business leadership in Warrytown Sec previously owning a local utility. services scheduled at Evergreens cemetery chapel. Other obituaries note Helen N Bail ling and Mrs Lucy Lombard, with funeral arrangements from their grandmother's home and local churches. services to be held at Church of the Blessed Sacrament and St Michael's cemetery. Also reported are funeral services for George E Lineburs two year old son, John Larson at Black Rock Congregational church, Stratford church services for Sarah Elizabeth Ware Burritt, and memorials for James Cahill, painter and Civil War veteran, with burial in Walon cemetery. Additional notices cover the death of Walter L Dunlap, Talter Wing, Mercer Blondel, Annie Pitlowne Potty, and Willam Strickland among others, with funeral homes, parlor locations, and cemetery plans listed.
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George W. Tharris
George W. Harris
City
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Inton Avenue
Arriage Mast
Tes Ufo
Warrytown
Sec
Yarry
Goa & Light On
Afo
Bealdes Aes Camp
Davelinrs
Rlizzabeth
WH B
Granger
Hudgon
N. Yu
Ever- Reens
Wilzabeth
Lucy Lombard
Wilmot Avenue
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Terpenco Bo Smith
Edmond Lowry
James and
Peter Tombard
Joan Gorman
Terronce Reilly
Andrew Wree
St. Mishaels Cemetery
Father Smith
George BE. Linehurs
George TE. Lineburs
William Lineburs
O'Elsek
Hillside Avenue
Benjamin P. Root
1St
Paul'a Episcopal Church
Lekeview Cemetery
John Larson
Tam- Ny
Jennines Road
Black Rock
Walon
Stratford
James Cahill
Ward
Tamer Canlil
Dalland
Cahill
Elias Mane
Egmet
California
Satie Pennay
Enalawood Hospital
Howley & Willmat
Lafayette Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Mercer D. Blondel
Wael
Ingion
Colonial Mercy
Annie Pity
Petlowhne
Ile
Brégeport Hospital
Matling
Redgate
Golden Hil Street
Willam Strickland
Strickland
Wilton
FS. Hunter
Fremont Street
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Ftill
Nellie Mooney
Neilla Treat Mooney
Yestertag
Pittfield
Mass
George P. Potter
Harry and
Shaldon Troup
Minnis N. Bellwood
Nella Alvord
Pirthfield
Waterbury Man Loses $920 In Train Station Theft
Cris Tor Angiora, a Waterbury resident en route to New York for Greece, reported theft of his entire savings, $920, at Bridgeport station yesterday afternoon. Nine men lured him with a dropped umbrella claim and fled, prompting a police report to detectives.
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New York City
Greece
Cristor Angiora
Waterbury
Enangld
Bridgeport
America
Angiora Saya Ho
Bridgeport Strton
Ana
Burea
AVERT STRIKE OF THE TRAVELLING ACTORS
New York Aug 25 The Touring Managers Association accepted a standard contract used with the New York Producing Managers Association since last summer ending the threat of a traveling actors strike. Draw Gillmore said the agreement sets the same working conditions for smaller road companies as for New York actors, ensuring against one night stands.
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Actors’ Wauily Association
Touring Managers Association
Uise
New York Producing Managers’ Associaion
Police Witness Dress Code Changes For City Court
City court witnesses from the police department may appear in civilian clothes with badges worn outside coats. Officers must state their name, rank and precinct when taking the stand, per a recent order from the police superintendent. An unrelated ad for Horsford's Acid Phosphate appears in the text.
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Shay
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