Water Company Seeks Right to Increase Rates in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Hydravire company filed with the Public Utilities commission for higher water rates citing a city free service and past losses. President Samuel P Senior said the request seeks an annual fire protection charge set by the commission, while preserving current manufacturing rates and awaiting a formal hearing date in September.
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Bridgeport Hydravire Company
Public Utilities Commission
Samuel P- Senior
C. C. Elwes
Senior
Empodies & Taquest
Board of Fire Underwriters
Engineering Department
Board of Fire
Hill & Ferguson
New York
Baer Ne Jomp
Iecass
Commission
Hydraulic Company
Martoddard & Day
Aaa
Amundsen's Ship Returning to Nome
NOME Alaska Aug 25 Associated Press Captain Roald Amundsen's exploration ship Mauve is at sea off Point Hope north of Kotzebue Sound near the western entrance to the Bering Strait. A radio from the coast guard cutter Bear says favorable sea conditions suggest the voyage back to Nome.
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Nome
Alaska
Assotiated Press
Roald ‘Amundsen
Mauve
Point Hope
Kotzebue Sound
Bering Strait
Ty Mand
Amunisend
Lsft
Trenton Ant
Oscar Omdal
Tootlon
Waineeright
Polar Barrow
Bridgeport City Cars Benefit From Free Driver Licenses
Bridgeport has paid out hundreds to license official cars this year though a new ruling allows city drivers to obtain free licenses. Angus Thorne says the municipal garage needs clarification while Robbins Stoeckel notes only a few drivers were aware of the change. The state official denies promoting free municipal licenses, citing potential misuse of the perk.
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Bridgeport
Angus Thorne
Charities Department
Robbins Stoeckel
Stoecker
Solice
Perake
Mos
Thorne @lao
Sid
Bonus debate limited on soldiers bill in Senate
Washington Aug 28 Senate debate on the soldiers bonus bill focused on the land reclamation amendment by Senator McNary Republican Oregon. No amendments received a vote as unanimous consent limited discussion to 20 minutes per senator. Leaders hoped for a final vote on the bill before adjournment. Senator Nicholson Republican of Colorado attacked big businessmen opposing the bonus citing United States Steel and Standard Oil.
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Washington
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Jeadera
Nicholaon
Republican of
Colorado
United States Steel Corporation
Penfield dies from auto gas poisoning in garage
Arthur E. Penfield a 60 year old of 296 Park Street died in his garage at 291 Harriet Street from carbon monoxide poisoning likely from exhaust gases while repairing his car. Mrs Penfield reported him missing at 1 am and found him unconscious in the garage. Emergency crews and doctors attempted artificial respiration but he died before reaching Bridgeport Hospital. He leaves a wife and a daughter from a former marriage and a Danbury-based father.
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Arthur E. Penfield
Park Street
Harriet
George B. Cowell
Noble Avenue
E J. Suslin
Mr. Penfield
Bridgeport Hospital
Exhaus
Penfield
Feris
Merchant Street
Norman Hildreth
Pittsheld
Mass
Ira Penfield
Danbury
Wedlica
Michael Collins Laid To Rest In Dublin's Mass Burial
Irish leader Michael Collins rests in a state funeral in Dublin after death in the struggle. Crowds fill the streets as thousands mourn, with gravellike processions to Glasnevin cemetery. Richard Mulcahy and Dr. Fogarty lead tributes, invoking his role in Ireland's freedom and urging a united nation.
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Dubley
Associated Pressy
Michael Collins
Trial Free State For
Sherelin
Arthur Griffith_ Parnell
Irigh
Dublin
Ireland
Gian
Collins
Dubat RS DU
Iri Sh
Treland
Zarth
Gfith
Parnell
Kiely Kiernan
Colin
Richard Mulcahy
National Army
Michael Mins
Michael
Clerry
Fogarty
Esialne
Syas
Boy Struck by Truck Breaks Arm in Roadside Fall
A 13 year old boy Edsward Jeclakowski lost his grip on a moving truck while riding home on rover skates. He fell and broke his right forearm at 241 Orland Street. He was treated at Dilrd Precinct Police Station and Emergency Hospital ambulance, then taken to Bridgeport Hospital.
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Rover
Edsward Jeclakowski
Orland Street
Dilrd
Polce
Fairfield Avenue
E. J. Susslin
Bridgeport Hospital
St Paul Collides With Dutch Vessel in Cuxhaven Roads
The St Paul sailing from New York to Hamburg collided today with a Dutch auxiliary vessel. The Dutch ship, carrying cargo for Morotes, sank after the impact in Cuxhaven roads. The St Paul continued on its voyage. damage status not yet confirmed.
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ST. Paul
Wamburg
Fruss
Aanerman
New York
Hamburg
Morotes
Cuxhaven
Dynamite explosion damages rail bridge near Spuds Florida
A dynamite blast damaged a Florida East Coast Railway bridge at Spuds nine miles south of Jacksonville. Trains were moving over the bridge under glow orders. No arrests have been made.
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Jacksonville
Pin
Florida East Cosal
Spuds
Here
Volunteer Weather Observer Jennings Dead at 31S Noble
William Jennings, a 31 year old volunteer weather observer for 29 years and longtime Bridgeport Hydraulic Company employee, died in Bridgeport Hospital after illness. For decades he recorded rainfall, temperature, humidity and pressure, sharing data with citizens, officials, and the press without seeking recognition. He is survived by his wife Phoebe Jane Jennings. funeral plans not yet set.
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Wiliam Jennings
Noble
Bridgeport Hydraulie Company
Bridgeport
Jonings
Jenkings
Washington
Memeres
Jennings
Phoebs
Jane Fennings
Berlin to Send Envoy 10 Paris on Reparations
Berlin accepts invitation to send a delegate to Paris for Wednesday's Reparations Commission meeting. Chancellor Wirth presided over the council which selected Herr Schroeder to articulate Germany's stance alongside Karl Bergmann. Schroeder and an aide will proceed to Paris tonight. British and French factions remained widely at variance over a moratorium plan, with two major proposals discussed including a Belgian model and a refined British-French suggestion.
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Berlin
Paris
Ate Bs
Associated Press
Germany
Wirth
Harr Schroeder
Karl Bergmann
The
Treasury
Rec Auperts Lef
Efort
Tralians
Beistars
Gested
France
Great Britain
Gremany
Done Bradbury
Eugene Mauclare
Britis
Com
Edith Bush elected to succeed Streck in 12th District Club
Mrs Edith Bush was elected president of the Twelfth District Yeomen Democratic Club succeeding Mrs Catherine Streck who resigned as press member and president. The board declared all offices vacant and held new elections. Judith Bush was elected president with Whelan as vice president, Arderson secretary, and Carvo treasurer. A social session will follow in September with refreshments and entertainment.
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Edith Bush
Mrs. Streck
Democratic Club
Catherine Streck
Twelfth
Yeomen’s
Streck
HOKCL
Ais
Strele
Cal Tor
Judith Bush
Cahering Whelan
Realested
Vic
Mira Jane Arderson
Bacretley
Annia Carvo
Ng Ina
G O P Nomination Battles Set For Tonight
Republican primaries ignite tonight as party factions line up in twelve districts. Tickets contesting in several counties aim to eliminate rivals while independents challenge in the Eleventh. Victory claims hinge on district control with reports from Republican headquarters in Liberty Building.
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Republican League
Hick
Wil
Lorie Stern Cauelis
Alfred W. R Burdick
Raward A. Whallen
Ackhan
Percy Benting
Liberty
Lana
New Haven G O P Fails To Appoint Chairman
In New Haven on August 28 the Republican armature failed to name a chairman for the vacant post. Charles W. Girley, a senator from MecDonald, declined the chairmanship citing ill health. Mrs. Kor A. Liman was appointed temporary presiding officer while Isaac M. Climan was named potential successor. Hugh Reilly was confirmed as chairman of the 2nd ward after a dispute with Thomas W. Barblerin who did not obtain an injunction.
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Havin
Republcan Armutree
Charles W. Gireley
Dative
MecDonld
Ate Toro
Kora A.liman
Vieebar- Man
Lilman
Isaac M. Climan
C Gywain
Hugh Reilly
Thomas W. Barblerin
Mae Murray Resting at Westport Sanitarium
Mae Murray, noted moving picture star, is reported resting at the Westport sanitarium in Westport. A doctor at the institution says the condition is serious but requests privacy, declining to disclose details.
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Mae Murray
Westport Sanitorium
Westport
Peace pact hoped to end anthracite strike
Authoritative source predicts that within a week operators and miners will sign a no pact to end the long dispute. About 148,000 miners would return to work as talks push toward settlement amid prior deadlock. Details remain undisclosed.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Tha
British coal offer eyed to ease Bridgeport winter supply
J D Kilkenny of Union Siege Products says British Admiralty coal could ship to Bridgeport for about 10 a ton, with 7 000 tons enough for a shipload. Mayor Atwater studies the option to supply small quantities to protect poorer residents if strikes persist.
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Bridgenort
J. D. Kilkenny
Union Siege Products Company of
New York
Atwater
Kilkenny
Bridgeport
Wheeler & Howes Yard
Steel Producta Corporation
New England
New York Harbor
United States
Britley Admiralty Cos
Proiducte Wen
Cnatisgues
Me Isle Kenny
British Isles
England
Lpp
Pennsylvania
Thia
Aleo
Can
Witl
New Haven Bridgeport Line Slips Behind Schedule
Passengers at Bridgeport station reported delays on several trains including Boston to New York No 19, Springfield to New York, and White Mountains to New York with times ranging from a few minutes to over an hour late. Train No 25 from Boston to New York was held back two hours and passengers were reassigned to a nearby limited train.
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New Haven
Tn Iity
Bridgeport
Boston
New York
Springfield
White Mountains
Bridge Pa al
Bassthedine
Mall
Harding Opposes Immediate Government Takeover Rail Coal
Washington plans show Congress will not pursue immediate government operation of rail and coal properties. President Harding returned from a weekend aboard the Mayflower amid signals that no takeover bill would advance now. Instead, pressure grows for a federal fuel agency and broader ICC powers to manage distribution and shipment priorities. House action on a six hour debate, while Senate committee work proceeds with possible early votes.
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Washington
Associated ‘Press
Congress
Harding
Trade
Senets
House
Federal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hoover
Senate
Alon Ang
House Committee
Secetary Hoover
Interstate Commerce
Aitchison
Genetoms
Rescue Efforts Continue For 42 Entombed In Burning Mine
Jackson Calif August 2 Oversized reports detail mine rescue teams pressing to reach 42 entombed workers at the Argonaut Kennedy complex after a midnight blaze. Air supply restored to lower levels as crews fight smoke and fire while Bradshaw heroically helped stranded miners before succumbing to gas. Rescue operations persist amid collapsing signals and shifting water management at the Argonaut Kennedy mine.
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Jackson
Cal
Agronaut
Beéiere
George Steinman
Fay
Kennedy
Sannegin
Gurbarlad
Aya
State Industrial Accident Commission
Ly Ag
Merce le Cheire
Anil
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Amundsen
Arthur F. Penfield
William Jennings
Herr Schroeder
Finance Ministry
G.O.P. Battles
NEW Haven G. O. P
It Association
British Coals
British Admiralty
Central
Bradshaw
Akip
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