Not So Easy to Get Those Coupon Stockings
A purported coupon selling scheme spreads coast to coast, promising $10 hosiery for $4 via hosters and bonds. It relies on a pyramid of buyers, with three new participants funding each prior one, risking loss as profits collapse and suggesting legal risk despite investigators cautious.
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Bortn
Bea
Bridgenot
Coist
Beau New Verh Oy Golf Cubs
Vaifins
Ehris and Tobacco
Rolf Clubs Clothing
Flivvers
Homer
as _t
Bridgeport
Imtormad
Hosters
Son
Eckems
Saravk
Siptown
Bern
Two Marines Face Court Martial For Neglect At White Court
Marine guards Corporal Andrews Chantos of Cleveland and Private Clarence Kee of Centerville Texas were reported for neglect of duty after being found asleep on post near White Court. They were remanded from the area and await final approval and possible penalties up to three months pay and 47 days confinement.
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Marine Guard
White Court
Hefoe Cantin
Adolphus Andrews
Maystone
Andrews
Chantos
Cleveland
Clarence Kee
Centerville
Texas
Andrews Evi
Thea
Liente
Washington
Meetings Tonight Across Local Lodges and Societies
Okenuck tribe holds 10 AM meeting at Red Menshal Stratford Borror and Glee club at St Charles Ballast Main Street. Bridgeport lodge on State Street Loyatt lodge 1 90 F 64 Bigte Street Pioneer lodge Sons of St George 3% Stratford Avenue Lemuel H Harrie lodge 10 at 1087 Broad Street Sigma Iota Phi Society St Pauls Episcopal Church Uneas council No.5 OW A MW 1188 Malin Street.
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Okenuck Tribe
Red Menshal
Stratford Borror_o Glee club
St Charles Ballast
Main Street
Bridgeport Lodge L
State Street
Loyatt Lodge
Bigte Street
Pioneer Lodge Sons O* St George
Stratford Avenue
Lemuel H Harrie
Broad Street
Sigma Iota Phi Society
St Pauls Epiccopal Church
Uneas Council
Malin Street
Labor Conference Backs New Immigration View
A labor conference proposes a new stance on immigration. It urges restraint in national treatment of workers and favors broader collaboration among American and Western nations, calling for a joint commission and continued study through Pan American labor federations.
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Labor Conference
Washington
Chot & Western
Rene Na
Jented
Sggersts
Ame Fomound Moewean
Pan American Pederson of Labor
Wbor Organizations For Action
40 Gamblers Are Bandit Victims
A fragmentary report describes a gangland raid and busts as 40 gamblers are claimed victims amid a police operation in New York City. The scene centers on a crowd on Woodin Street and a meeting involving illegal activity and bootleg exchanges. Police, including Chief and prosecutors, stated 64 arrests last month focused on conspiracy to manufacture and transport liquor.
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New York
Merrick
Mate F
Baknor
Moreh
Buckners
Hartford Reunion Reveals Long Lost Nephew Found
Mrs Asundra Klewitsky traced her sister’s son for decades and finally found Joseph Kalman in Hartford. He, now 30 plus with a wife and three children, did not recognize his aunt until she telephoned from Springfield. Both sides recalled a long, arduous family journey across continents.
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Hartford
Tirm Wain Street
Bos Angeles
Cal
Mun
Uty
Bella Ksewitsky
Atlantic
Kur Aus
Qld
Roison
Joseph Kalman
Main Street
Connecticut
Joseph
America
Montreal
South Man Street
Lesan
Monuou Faive
Fort Tite
Mis Kiewitsky
Hong
Auty
Joeph
Asundra Kiewiskyy
Austria
California
Joseph Walina
Suewitsky
Wrs Kiowissy
Krewitsky
Springfield
Klewitsky
Kalrain
Acme
New York
Spinefield
Beades
Porystaw
King
Ruth Says He Will Quit Yanks Over Manager
Babe Ruth declares he cannot play under Miller Huggins if he remains Yankees manager. He cites disobedience and a desire not to engage in further conflicts while noting suspensions and fines tied to public misconduct claims. Col Jacob Ruppert endorses the club’s policy suspending Ruth indefinitely and fining him $5000.
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Augasins
Tim
Huggins
New York
Nins
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Hame
Rin Ling
Yankees
Pear
Anderes
York
Miller Huggins
New York Yankes
Col Jacobs Ruppert
Bridgeport Troops Aroused by Fire at Sea Return Home
Bridgeport troops faced a non panic fire aboard the ship near Tort Wright, quickly extinguished by crew. Lieutenant George J Knox helped control the scene as the regiment debarked at Union Square, with bands and officers escorting the retreat, muster and pay arrangements to follow after a long voyage and a tense return.
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Tort Wright
George J Knox
Siip
Union Square
Baird
Bridgeport
Citizens
Fort Terry
11Th Regiment
Fort Wright
Frank EK Ferguson
Long Island Sound
Fnally
Union Street
Fasnon
TaFayette
Cape Tum
Micklesen
PT Red
Tomparrow
Ottiers
de Bird
Bisher T Land
Russell Moore
Genege
Stan
Muklesen
John Bourke
Major Lyons
Amp
Gun and Knife Fray Triggers Near Panic in Hartford
In Hartford on August 20 AP reports a stabbing and firearms incident near Pleasant and Windsor streets caused near panic. Charles Henry, 52, and Victors Silva, 7th North Street, were involved as Henry fired revolver shots, striking Silva and another bystander. A stray bullet hit Arnold, 52, at Talcott Street. Silva was hospitalized with a head wound and Henry was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill.
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Hartfort
Plessant
Windsor
Charlies
Pleasant Street
Hiss
Victors Silva
North Strete
Ra Vm
Heid Wich & Chair
Hig Resolver
Silva
Faye
Pamela Flurtey
Penry
Pledge Fight 10 Finish Until All Demands Are Met
Enthusiasm marked the final union meeting readings on suspension orders for anthracite mining operators. Locals 17 and 8 held large gatherings. miners pledged a finish fight until wage and working demands are won, including a 10 percent raise for 45 600 to 66 6000 contract miners and a $1 day allowance for day workers under a two year contract. Negotiations labeled a setback by operators leader Samuel Wachnier, who warned against rising costs.
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Philadelphia
Nurse
John L Lewis
Scranton
Waymasters
Samuel VW Wachnier
Hotel
Traymore
Lewis
Warriner
Caillaux Seeks Quick Agreement Amid Political Shuffles
Caillaux aims for rapid accord as the political lineup shifts in the cabinet and Senate. Key figures include Henry Deceuver, Lews Dauiest, Marquin Piesre de Chimbiun, Margulis de Ghambun, Lucien Lamoreux, Mo De Mou, and Joseph Simon, each bringing long service and finance expertise to the debt discussions and budget drafting efforts.
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Henry Deceuver
Senate
Lews Dauiest
Senate Appropriations Committee
Marquin Piesre de Chimbiun
America
Lafayette
Joffie Vam
Sion
Callaux
Margulis de Ghamb UN
Republians Vot
Su Memiers
Dhuther
Postun
Lucien Lamoreux
Dvesois
Catllana
Mo de Mou
Nunlity
Joseph Simon
Societe Generale
Paris
Califaux
Three Downtown Stores Entered Loss Not Great
Thieves entered three downtown shops in the Capitol theatre block on Last Main street Saturday night through rear windows. Two stores were pillaged for candy hats and trinkets while an unoccupied unit held few goods. Entry was gained via back windows and possibly torn boards. police noted the rear doors and screens were manipulated in the heist.
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Capitol Theatre
Auto hits bus and three cars in city collision
An auto struck a bus at Madison and North, then fled. Police seek the driver of the inconspicuous car described as a tan or dark vehicle with two women aboard. In another incident a dog was killed by a car on Mountin Grove fort near Belmont Avenue. Three-car crash on Stratior Avenue near Waterview, details scarce.
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Angelo A Pughio Ito
Maple Street
Tolee
Madison
North
Pugle
Tony Cos
Wnibus Park
Bis EU
Mountin Grove Fort
Waterview
Ralph Hee Belmont
Dan Luns
Jfuaikin Hubbard
Wurison J Granite Co
Five Children Die In Fire Tragedy at Tenement Block
Five children are burned to death in a tenement blaze. Neighbors and a physician helped revive one survivor, while a man and woman were found huddled under a bed with others evacuated. The fire confined to two tenements, estimated loss under $600.
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Scennas
Kiaemin
Leo Theees
Kemen
Youlgke
Ste
Flizeveth
Philomena
Inss
Governor Will Return Home Soon Prompting Theatre Talks
Hartford August 30 a Connecticut Theatre Owners committee planned a trip to urge a special legislative session on the state film tax. They received word Governor Trumbull would return before action was needed, delaying moves. Walsh, president, warned theatres may close after six to eight months without relief as the tax adds about 20 to 30 dollars per week per house and raises doing business costs with Boston and New York.
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Hartford
Connecticut ‘Theatre Owners’ Association
Trumbulls
Hey
Connecticut
Walsh
Connectacut Theatre Owners
Vic Walsh
Meetigs
New York
Hising
Boston
New Taven
New Haven
Dea
Hartford Mayor Makes Second Plane Flight Over City
Hartford mayor Norman Ce Stevens and Marv Plandaburg, known as Miss Hartford, flew in a Sikorsky craft to promote the American Legion Endowment Campaign. Hartford supported the event from the final mission with Capt. Homer M. Barry aboard as the major spoke via a special microphone link.
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Hartford
Arvinird
Norman Ce Stevens
Marv Plandaburg
Miss Slartford
Sikorsky
Broat
Amercan Legion
Campagn Alsa
Homer M Barry
Addy
Ty Mae
Stratford CT To Hold Nomination Session For Town Offices
Stratford notices an election session for town offices with nomination openings. Nomination proposals must be filed with the Town Clerk by September 1 1980, and polling day is September 14 with ballots received until noon and polls closing at 1 PM Eastern Standard Time.
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Annal
Stratford
Notice to Tax Payers in Stratford for 1925 Property Returns
Town of Stratford directs all residents and businesses to file lists of taxable real and personal property for September 1925. Statements must specify property by street and lot, with buildings itemized separately. Returns accepted at Town Hall from September 1 to October 1, 1925, with 1 percent penalties and late-filing provisions. Director of Finance Wilcoxson signs.
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Stratford
Connecticut
Opn
Board of Asseea
Straford
Ea Hparc
Wilcoxxxson
Notice to Taxpayers for Bridgeport City Taxes 1925
Tax Assessor William Connelly announces in the City Hall for September through October 1925 to receive sworn tax statements from all residents, firms, and corporations. Failure to file will compel the assessor to prepare returns with penalties of ten percent. real estate details must include precise lot and street numbers.
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Bridgepark
Commond Council
Bridgeport
GS Mears
William Connelly
Taxes on Grand List of 1924 Notice in Bridgeport
Notice to Bridgeport taxpayers that the second half of the tax levy is due at City Hall and the Tax Collector's office from 9 am to 12 noon, daily except Sundays, starting September 1 1926 with Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm. After October 1 1925 interest accrues at 3/4 of 1 percent per month on unpaid taxes. Howard Challenger, Tax Collector.
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Bridgeport
Cole Lacuta
Howard
Challenger
Beardsworth
Edmund T. Gon
Aorman
Nellie Howard Beardsworth
Paints
Bradley Street
St Charles Church
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices Across Cities
Obituaries and funeral notices dated August 1925 list individuals such as Edmund Beardsworth, Emma Brown, Major Geree W Cornell, Margaret Quinn, Margaret Hawkes, Margaret Ann Thomson, Tia Lucand, Bessie Kish, Nora Regan, James Sullivan, and others. Entries specify residences, funeral times, locations like St Charles church, Riverside cemetery, Park cemetery, and St Michaels cemetery, along with burial plans and relatives attending.
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Margaret Walker
Willam A Hawkes
Roirkes and
Boucher
Washington Avenue
Park Cemetery
Aackson
Margaret Ann Wits
Jean Thomsonison
Vucas
Tia
Tohn O Lucand
Park
Ter
Etory Lish
Bessie Kish
Tienda
Batist
Fairfield
St Stephen's Church
Lakeview
LPFGW
Aurust Mth
Nora Regan
Oman Street
Urial
St Michaels
Suleavan
Fairfield Saturda
James Sullivar
Weynesday
Saved Heart Church
St Silhaels
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Iosers
Ichich Ie
Everwleigh
Aks Ronna Lancer
J Kenner
Burau
Fending
Spars Rarehive
Poe Mither
Onsieriton
Michel Penn
Daven
Continent
Ruth
Eade
Warringer
Caillaux
Ment
Efficiency Bureau
Lmited States Bureau
Bureau
Treasury Department
Bureau of Ingraving and Printing
Awa
Trumbull
Maine
May Morehouse, Town
Dieb
St Michael's
Emma Hall Brown
Herbert € Brown
Riverside Cemetery
Kowalk
Ornell
New York City
Geree W Cornell
Read Memorial Chapel
North Avenue
Mountain Grove
Cemeter
DLANC
Margaret Quinn
Pr Nh
Patrick
St Michael
Charles L. Dennis
Feneral
State St
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