Progresives Seek Extra Time to File Holt Nomination
Connecticut ballot fight intensifies over Holt name on ballot after legal deadline. Progres sive leaders demand extension to file a candidate for United States Senate and oppose granting Holt a place without proper timing. Secretary Pailotti weighs the issue as officials cite past opinions on ballot inclusion and party privilege.
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Charles B. Mongomery
Sterninz
Windham County
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Wheeer
Franca
J. Parlett
Ham Liteon Bolt
Luther H. Triasch
Connecticut
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Holt
Pailotti
Healy
Supreme Court upholds bench warrant for William OBrien
William J OBrien formerly a Stamford saloon keeper, arrested on a bench warrant after appealing a $200 fine and 30 day jail sentence for violation of the liquor law. Deputy Sheriff Robert Nichola transported him to bridgeport, with Chief Justice George W Wheeler presiding, following a prior conviction by the Common Pleas Court.
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Stamford
Court of Common
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Idgeport
George Wheeler
Supreme Court
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Ant Costa
Daya
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Stamford Armory Vote Quiet as Guard Arrangements Made
Stamford officials announce a peaceful accord over armory voting logistics. Local National Guard units will adjust duties to allow residents to vote without disruption, easing tensions and ensuring orderly access to polling. The move comes ahead of a United States Senate election as residents prepare to cast ballots.
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Hatao
United States
Seventeen Men Rescued After Five Days Adrift in Atlantic
A New York dispatch reports seventeen men including one white and six teens Negroes drifted five days aboard the disabled windjammer Bluebird. The vessel with torn rudder and broken pumps was towed toward Boston after relief attempts by the steamship Fort Victoria and later the Coast Guard cutter Gresham, with Captain E Bonomi refusing to abandon his crew. Weather remained severe as the rescue operation continued.
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Victoria
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Mayor's message to council cites debt limit and new taxes
Bridgeport officials discuss funding for harbor work and community programs. The mayor proposes a debt limit and potential tax changes to finance permanent improvements while the council considers borrowing to raise up to 12,000 and approves three permits amid protests. Community and public safety items surface, with education and local projects on the agenda.
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Coroner vows action on minors using guns after fatal shooting
Coroner John J. Phelan announced a Special Inquiry into the death of Mrs. Margaret Margeson of 60 King Street who died at Vincent's Hospital after being accidentally shot by her grandson. He warned parents and the public that leaving loaded guns within a child’s reach is criminal neglect and pledged definite charges if evidence supports it.
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King Street
Vincent's Hospital
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Phelan
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H. L. Deluca
Farrell
Atier Hhe Lad
American Winners In Dispute Over Drug Regulations
Geneva December 1 The American delegation won a key vote at the drug conference by 26 to 1 with nine abstentions to advance a principle limiting growth of poppies and coca leaves to medical and scientific needs. Britain opposed alongside others, India voted against while China Japan Poland Persia and Cuba supported. Representative Starhen Porter of the American delegation spoke for the proposal. India’s Sir J Campbell abstained after the vote and said he would take the issue to the League of Nations assembly, which cannot act on a treaty signed at the conference.
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British Aide Arrested In Paris in Robinson Blackmail Case
James Charles Arthur, temporary British Army officer and aide de camp to an Indian potentate, was arrested by Paris police on charges linked to the Robinson blackmail case. He said he would return to England to clear himself, while British authorities consider securing the prince's testimony in India to aid prosecutions in Paris.
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Automobile Crashes Into Water Trough at Norwalk
Police investigate a 6 o'clock crash at West Avenue and Flax Hill in Norwalk. A car damaged but abandoned, owned by Otto Peterson of Riverside Avenue, Saugatuck, could not be located tonight. no report was made to authorities.
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Riverside Avenue
Saugatuck
Oratorio Society Opens Season With Varied Program
Bridgeport Oratorio Society performs its first concert of the season at Bridgeport High School auditorium tonight under Frank Hasseliay leading a 38-voice chorus. Soloists include Miss Lillian Guntaffson, Miss Sheila Ryer, Nicholas Colley, and Arthur LeVasseur, with ensemble features from leading masters of vocal music.
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New York
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New York City
Arthur Levasseur
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Holt 70 Opens Campaign At New Haven Rally
Tiamilton Helt of Woodstock Democratic candidate for United States senator will address a Yale Democratic club rally at Lampson Lyceum under Homer Cummings. He will discuss World peace through the League of Nations, support entering the World Court, and shifting tariff policy to expert hands.
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Congress Opens Quietly as New Session Starts
Congress reconvened with a calm opening as the 68th Congress begins its final session before March 4. House and Senate brief sessions adopted memorial resolutions, with budget and state of the union messages promised and annual appropriations to follow. The Republican insurgents hold sway as work begins on supply bills and early legislation, while Muncie Shoals faces action under a rider.
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Mayor Behrens outlines funds needed for improvement plan
The mayor said the Improvement Program hinges on available funds and legislative borrowing capacity. He listed possible projects including new schools in the Hungarian district Beardsley and Shelton, paving in multiple areas, traffic lanes, street widenings, bridges, sewage relief, and remodeling work, but warned a $1.5 million cap may not cover all.
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Doheny Gas Stations Granted over Protests
Doheny Gas Stations granted after fierce protests as Mexican Petroleum Co. wins three permits at the first Common Council meeting. A station at Fairfield and Cleton Avenues, another at North and Howard avenues, and a highway abandonment along Yellow Mill pond were approved amid church opposition and citizen petitions.
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Fairfield Avenue
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Stratford
Stretford Avenue
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Harrison
A L. DeLaney
North and
Tracy B Warren
Board of Relief
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Andatic Bionke Co
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Frank Miller Tamber Co
Thomas A Kirkham
Sophia
Five chairmen of chief committees remain unchanged in city reorganization
Mayor Behrens announced a boards and committees revamp. Five aldermen kept as heads: Bryant on Fire. Baker on Sewers. Baird on Unfinished Business. Sanford on Miscellaneous. Cherry on Finance. Harrison received Streets and Walks chair, plus Legislative, with James McCullough joining Fire. John J Farmer becomes Ordinance chair, replacing Lehr. Hall leads Claims, while updates extend through Finance and other panels.
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Behrens Seeks 12 Million Bond Plan to Meet Needs
Mayor Behrens urged the council to raise the city debt limit from 5 to 7 percent of the grand list to unlock a 12 million bond for immediate city needs. He dismissed tax increases and proposed financing permanent improvements like sewers and bridges through borrowed funds rather than piecemeal spending. He warned delaying projects risks higher costs and faulting the city’s growth.
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Wreck mystery solved as ship reaches port in Coast Guard search
A wreck inquiry ends with the ship reaching port after Coast Guard patrols along the Long Island coast trace debris to a vessel wrecked near Cuttyhunk. The Hawk, identified by a chart board and notebook fragments, is linked to a submarine era supply case. Edmund Delavy placed the Hawk’s departure from a Navy Yard and a fatal anchorage incident occurred after a gale.
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