Local Legion to Stage E New Bonus Fight Next Month
The Harry W. Congdon post heads to the State American Legion Convention in New Britain September 14 and 15 with plans to press for a state veterans bonus. Delegates face caucuses and a brief business session where the effort faced earlier defeat. Fairfield post seeks higher allotments to sustain posts, while county delegates to the San Francisco national convention will be chosen. Commander Edward Kelley urges focus on welfare for disabled and needy veterans.
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Congdon
New
Britain
Harry W. Congdon
American Legion
New Britain
Focal
Waterbury
Fevolutions Committee
Fairfa Post
Fairfield Post
State Department
Iowa
San Francisco
Ball- Held
Edward Kelley
Conver
Connecticut Department of the American Legion
Water on West Kings Highway declared unfit for cattle
Aug 23 Bridgeport residents claim well water on West Kings Highway is unsafe for human and animal use. They blame delays by Road Commissioner Charles Rowe and town officials after a 15 month petition to extend services. United States Aluminum workers and Robert Knight cite stalled street plans and pending public hearing set for Sept 10.
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Bolthport
West Kings
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
United States Aluminum Company
Uve
Robert & Knight
Ghatles Rowe
Lexar
Néeme
Teen Plan Commission
Died Notices and Funeral Details from Local City
Died notices list several individuals with Aug 1923 dates. Samuel Mucci, 2, of 246 Sixth Street, and Carrie A. Sonney Milnor noted with funeral and burial plans. Cremation or church services at Blessed Sacrament and St Michaels cemetery referenced. Also includes bereavement poem entry for a daughter Yore Facruil by Mr and Mrs M Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
John Fyan
M. Gannon Funeral Home Inc
John Street
Blessed Sacrament Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mucci
Cay
Samuel Mucci
Hixth Street
Wedneday Ave
Saint Michaels Cemetery
Milnor
Carrie A. Soney
EB_Hunner
Fairsnest Terrace
Stratfield Dist
Mountain Grove
A. Facruil
M. Farrell
Republicans Show Strength In Erin Polls
The North favours Minister of Defence and Unionists with strong quotas. Alderman Alfred Byrne, acting as deputy lord mayor of Dublin, runs as Independent and gains a quota in the same division. In the South Countess Alark reviews a prior defeat, while Frank Aiken, long-time Republican figure, wins a seat in Dublin. The party notes a low national poll, while the Government estimates 60 seats and Republicans claim 47, with key organizers buoyant. Kevin O'Higgins dominates Dublin Home Affairs first count. all ministers appear set to return. University contest shows weak Republican showing as Eamon De Valera remains ancestor of the institution. Official results tally 16 Government seats to 4 Republicans, with Farmers, Independents, and Labor also represented.
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Carry
Hin
Alfred Byrne
Dublin
Frank Aiken
Dall
Irresu- Jara
Kevin O'Higgins
Naona University
Hush Ryan
Fro- Tesapr MacNeil
Ryan
Eamon de Vatera
Sargent School Head Frank Sargent Found Dead in Plattsburgh
The body of Frank El Sargent, head of the Sargent School of Dramatic Art, was found with a wound in a Plattsburgh hotel room. Coroner Oliver La Fontaine arrived to investigate and indications point to death by his own hand. Sargent, born in Boston, was a Harvard graduate and longtime figure in American dramatic circles.
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Plattsburgh
Frank el Sargent
Sargent Schonl
Drampiie Art
New York City
Witherell Hotel
Oliver la Fontaine
Hamplain
Sargent
Frerklin H
New York Dramatic School
Mr. Sargent
Boston
Harvard University
United Tites
Europe
Madison Square Theatre
New Yor
Academy of Dramatic Arts
Players
Cemury
Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport Taverns And Lodges
A fragment mentions meetings tonight at Bridgeport Telegram office and various lodges and taverns. It lists addresses including 118 and Main Street, 56 Beoch Street, 16a State Street, 1087 Broad Street, and 396 Stratford, noting groups like Italian Women's council Monitor lodge and Sons of George with several local addresses.
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Wotvompom Tribe
Main Street
Italian Women's 9 Council
Beoch Street
Monitor Lodge
State Street
AdepHlan Lodge
Broad Street
Moxus Ubama Lodge
Sons of
George
Stratford Menus Subsipine Chio
Avi Street
Coroner defers probe of fatal crash of autos
The coroner delayed the inquest into the death of Samuel Walker after witnesses testified about a Berkshire Bridge collision involving Willan Long and a car owned by Mrs Helen Clark. Long seeks bond reduction from 1600 to 300, while he claims he accelerated by mistake and lost control, car vaulting a four foot wall and trapping both drivers.
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Willan Long
Asylum Street Extension
Samuel Walker
Berkshire Bridge
Jona J. Fhalen
Long
Lens
Evein
Wihishell
Helen Clark
George B. Clark
Crown Street
Walker
Thhey
Witchell
Buckley
John Browne
Whichell
Leng
New Rochells
Tie
New Rochelle
Nho
Alice
New York
Wlacheil
Phelan
Mystery shrouds Sutphen affair aftermath continues
Police continued probing Sutphen’s death as three companions slept nearby in his apartment. Witnesses described a late night call and the arrival of a friend, while investigators weighed suicide motives and questioned money sources as District Attorney Wilson cautioned several parties appeared to benefit from Sutphen’s demise.
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Sutphen
Hrneat BH
Dunten
Julia Leehman
Burphen's
Asecretare
Blaine Catherine Morn
Catherine Moen
Beronen
Ayr
Ik Hess Vail
Wilson
Bridgeport Charter Summary Brings City Government Shift
Judge Clarence F. Hall outlines a simplified Bridgeport charter proposing a strong mayor system with an elected council and appointed officials. It preserves several advisory boards, strengthens the mayor’s control, and adopts a civil service framework aimed at merit and efficiency, while moving toward a short ballot.
Untitled fragment suggests a local crime or scandal case
Police traced a man in Englishtown No 2 to a web of inheritance claims and family ties. The secretary allegedly posed as a circles of wealth involving a wife, a five year old, and multiple relationships as investigators examined a proposed $12,000 sum for associates.
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George Tobacc
Englishtown
No 2
Wes
Toll
New Fire Truck Assigned to Headquarters
Fire Chief Daniel Johnson announced yesterday that a new Siaund hook and adder ladder truck has been approved. It will be kept at Mickle Street headquarters, causing the current vehicle to be moved to West Jinfa Fire House. The unit, due in October, is equipped with advanced mechanical firefighting gear and a long ladder.
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Daniel Johnson
Mickle Street
John Sheen
West Jina
Hartford Couple Narrowly Escape Death in Plunge
Maids tone England August 28 Associated Press Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith of Hartford Connecticut and Alber M Austin a New York lawyer narrowly escaped death last night when a French Farman Goljatn passenger plane from France to England crashed near Maidstone While none of the Americans was seriously injured a French passenger and the pilot were uninjured A landing engine trouble forced an earlier landing and the crash occurred after passengers moved to the back of the plane causing a balance shift Rescue workers aided the injured before dawn
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Maidstone
England
Associated Press
Douglas Smith
Hartford
Connecticut
Alber
M. Austin
New York City
France
Matdatone
Lestig Gunther
London
Oxford University
Smith
Ms. Smith
My. Austin
Braidstone
Little Inn
West Malling
English Channel
Malastone
Farman
Hincks Outlines New Bridgeport Charter Plan
Hincks explains plan to remove policemen and firemen only on charges by the mayor with appeal to the Superior Court. He argues elimination of a city tax collector, a reformed board of assessors, eight councilmen at large, and pro rata reforms to prevent favoritism. Civil service is defended and education boards to be appointed by the mayor. In Turkey, Mohamadan women begin unveiling, with female lawmakers anticipated in Mississippi.
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Cil
Aed
Boar
Board of
Building Commisssioners
City Plan Board
Board of Betey
City Jan
Nevion
Board of Relief
Board of Assessora
Wire Board
Police Board
Health Board
Park and Library Boards
Tyro
Board of Education
United
Boards of Education
Charter Commission
Bridgeport
Edue
Tinard N
Charthea
Alwys
Hhe
Mayer Im
Aueings
Iyev
Eivil
Owil Service Board
Acov
Council
Bel
Ely
City
Atfaira
United States
Civik Servier
Dbridgeport
Ena
Uid Palee Baar
Charity
Goverhmere
Shrald
Barda
Ehaner
Aviven
Piat
Mainis
Ieee
Wetivilieg
Elineks
Keller
Eines
Feo
Lugabou
Ceorge al. Fames
Bear of Education
Imasor
Mas Oy
Hincka
Fire at Park Theatre Sparks Quick Fire Response
Firemen from two centers battled a stubborn blaze in the Park Theatre cellar on Malin Street starting at 1 20 yesterday. Chief D J Johnson and Captain C W Holder led hoses through dense smoke, regaining control in about 20 minutes. Captain S L Bray was overcome by smoke but revived. Repairs and alterations by Mr Poll are moved up to address damage. telephone and power lines were cut to prevent short circuits.
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Park Theatre
Malin Street
George Ellmore
S. Z. Pott Interegts
D. ©. Johnson
Charles W. Holder
Miley
Sidney L. , Bray
Engine Company No. 1
Siik
Main Street
Gilbert and
State Streets
Repalica
Count Yamamoto Named New Premier of Japan
Tokio Aug 28. Count Gombe Yamamoto appointed Premier to replace the late Baron Kato after a court summons by Prince Regent Hirohito. The elder statesmen advised the crown, with a cabinet to be formed soon, as elections loom next May. Yamamoto, born October 1852, is a retired admiral and former premier from 1918 to 1914.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Gombe
Yamamoto
Japan
Baron Kato
Hirohito
Genro
Amamoto
Geno
Kiato
Viscount Uchida
United States
Fushiri Warwimoto
Count Yamamoto
States join to relieve famine through coal distribution plan
Officials from the Bureau of Mines and Federated American Engineering Societies outlined a plan to educate the public on substitutes for anthracite and to distribute soft coal nationwide. John C. Bryden offered to reorganize operators under government control to flood New England with bituminous coal during the miners’ strike while coordinating with local dealers and anti profiteering efforts. The conference adjourned with action expected from the states and a report to President Coolidge.
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Atlantic States
Mr. Wadleigh
Bureau of Mines
Federated American Engineering Societies
Washington
Wadleigh
National Coal Association
Chaiman
Naivy
Brytton
New England
Bredon
American Hathway Association
Governors Push Pause in Anthracite Strike Talks
Gouvernor Pinchot in Harrisburg coordinates settlement ideas as a suspension looms. He proposes a four point peace plan with a 30 day truce and wage talks while crews prepare maintenance work to prevent mine flooding and collapse. The move follows days of closed doors with operators and miners and involvement of the United Mine Workers leadership.
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Harrisburg
Associated Press
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Miners’ Union
Hoth Groupe
Hackburg
TC Denstrs
Samuel D. Warriner
Tis
Brokietone
Pinchor
Quservers
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Southport
Sir Knight
Stephen Blankey
Knight Sayas
Rowe
Gadaalon Ban
Charles I
Dennis Feneral
State St
Erin
Mi-0
Independents
Lahar
Sargent School
Tae Oellery
Domat
William Long
Vni
Clarence F. Hall
New City Charter Commission
Vas
Hall
Justices For the Peace
Mrs
Hincks
Turkey
Frac Ume
Misa
Ppi
Enes
Coz
Massachusetts
Sealife
Charles A. Crone
Bronx Ave
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