State sues Loomis Institute heads over admission policy
The State of Connecticut charges Loomis Institute trustees and Head Master H N X Batehelder with discriminatory scheduling and policy. The suit claims bias against Windsor residents, improper prioritization of non local applicants, and a plan to suspend girls' instruction, seeking an injunction and orders to restore will and charter policies.
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Hartford
NX. H, Batehelder
Loom Instiution
Windsor
John Loomis
Loomis
Connecticut
California
Leomis Institute
Grr
State of
Secticut
Frank H. Healy
Loomis Institute
Henry &. Robinson
James L. Loomis
Arthur P. Day
Robert W. Truntingdon
Jennie Loonus
Louis R. Cheney
Alfred W. Olas
Emeragon G. Taylor
N. 4. Batchelder
A. Storrs Campbell
Final Step for Strike Taken by Coal Operators
The article reports on the coal strike stalemate as operators and the United Mine Workers weigh plans to maintain minimal staffing to prevent mine flooding and cave-ins. A. B. Jase suppression notes past union-employer precedents while hints of emergency non union pumpmen. unions caution against public statements about possible strikes in the anthracite region.
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Opermers
A. B. Jasesup
United Mine Workers
James A. Gorman
Seale Committees
Governor not to call legislature for railroad deal
UARLEORD August 24 Governor Templeton said after a New England Governors conference he does not plan a special session of the Connecticut assembly to pass rail consolidation legislation. He doubts the need for emergency action, urges winter coal planning, and may attend an anthracite consuming states meeting in New York. He invites Charles W. Jaynes to join and notes state fuel administrator Hurley cannot attend. He will likely urge winter coal orders and substitutes where feasible.
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Uarleord
New England
Boston
Templeton
Connecticut
Anth
New York
Charles W. Jaynes
West Buardford
Thomas W. Fussell
Robert T. Hurley
Felice
Jas
Hurley
Slight Reduction in Shop Workers Shown
Bridgeport factories ran an average 48 hour week for the week ending August 18 per the Manufacturers association report covering 21 plants. Each worker logged about 50 hours. vacations and seasonal demand cuts cited as reasons. The plant averaged 17.4 workers Aug 18, up from 17 the prior week and 37,8538 the week of August 4.
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Bridgeport
Manufacturers Association
Mining Union Collapse Seals Fate of Local Miners
The article describes the departure of a key figure and the Miners' Scam committee, signaling a decisive moment. Delegates from both sides left meetings with little chance to avert suspension of mining, whether prolonged or brief, as negotiations stalled. The situation leaves the city facing an expected shutdown and broader labor unrest.
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Anali
Prophets Parade Marks Inter-Grotto Convention Week
More than 3 000 prophets and 12 patrols will join a four division parade through Bridgeport on Main Street Washington Avenue and Park Avenue to Seaside Park. Festivities include a noon Seaside Park barbecue, a parade band contest, and a four hour patrol competition with 1400 point judging criteria. Mardi Gras tonight features colorful costumes, decorations, and public invitations to join the fun.
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New
New England Inter-Grotta Association Convention and Field
Main Street
Washington Avenue
Slate Street
Park Avenue
Lhcence
Seaside Park
Strophet
Gustave Teseh
Feral Dovimgn
Introtia
Obeh Grote Oy
Madison Avenue
Obeb
Azim
Iran
ZemZ%em
Kaaheuvahn
Long Tl
New Arck
Trippubed
Giza Grottoes
Thirdivision
Nemrod
Shiras
Talib
Kalah
Agia
Syria
Sharhab
Nava Grottoes
Center Street
Jon Shedad
Menker
Tiejaz
Omar
Ralé
Orian
Azab
Busin
Fingland Inter-Grotho
Bank and Broad Streets
Upnos Te Masonic Temple
Startford
Pal Tivos
Sarbese
Seaside
New England Inter-Grotto Association
Phy
Stratfiehl
Voters' League and G P Club Plan Parley
Plans for a conference between Voters' League leaders and G O P officials in Wirth District emerge. District Republicans show limited knowledge of the league goals while the exact time and venue for the final talks remain undisclosed.
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Voters’ League
Wirth
Republican Claiv
Votes League
Republican Club
Wastriet
Clothing, Horse and Cash in Robbers Loot
A robbery at the Argonne hotel on State street yielded clothing valued at $ fia and a horse and wagon owned by Ward Founell. A gold watch worth about $30 was also taken and not recovered. Police recovered the horse and wagon on Purfield after hours of search. A separate claim reported a $20 theft from Schivoni’s home at 45 Aurhin street.
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Fia
William Kinson
Argonne
State Street
Imhen
Ward Founell
Black Rock Nue
Trunistam
Emir Verterdaz
Sigien Bs
Purfield
Schivoni
Aurhin Street
Pel'ce
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Ogmass Institute
Pa Ge
International and
Haven
Prophets of
Cameo Records
Smith
Murray Co
Tartos
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeports
Pictorial Review
Navy
Sumpeu Plus
Smith-Murray Co
Miles Guarant
Fords
Chevrolet
Star
Maxwell
Dodge
Outlook
Boyce Universal Motometer
FORD
Auto Body
Simoniz
Simon
Spenal
J. H. Cohen CO
John St
West Ave
Post and Telegram
Ladies’ Athletic Union
Gingham
Congress
Eyverready
Radford B. Smith’s Dollar Store
Fairfield Ave. and
Broad St
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