Sanford in First Chair on Western Side of Chamber
The newly seated Common Council with Republicans occupying the front rows and Democrats on the opposite side shows Sanford as president in the first chair on the western side. Other leaders include Arthur Brown and Howard Bryant with a mix of aldermen across front and back rows, noting Hartnett’s absence at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Common Council
Twilbert Sanford
Th Council
Couneil
Arthur Brown
Howard
Bryant
Louis A. Kornbluth
Thomas J. Buckley
Gerald A. Fitzgerald
Frederick J. Meade
Bernard B. Brady
William J. Rely
Andrew Ruenak
Walter J. Hartnett
Hartnett
Crosby Introduced to Members at Chamber Meeting
Robert A. Grosby was introduced as the new secretary of the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at a Civic Affairs luncheon. He plans a city study and broad civic outreach, aiming to mobilize all members as active committee workers and expand co operation with city officials including Mayor F. William Behrens. Crosby previously led a successful Chamber membership drive increasing to over 1,500 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Robert A. Grosby
American City Bureau
Haip
Civic Affairs Committee
Stratfield
Chamber of Commerce
Crosby
Chamber
F. Wiliam Behrens
New City
New York Medical Acts Need Revision Says Commissioner
Albany Dec 3 Special to The Telegram Dr Matthias Nicoll Jr State Commissioner of Health urged amended medical law to require annual registration of physicians and the appointment of inspectors to gather evidence against quack doctors He said the Board of Regents should be empowered to collect evidence through inspectors and present it to the attorney general for prompt prosecution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Matthias Nicoll, Jr
Fakera
Nicoll
Veensen
Board of
Hegenix
University of the State of New York
Exhumation Planned In Daudet Case
The text describes plans to exhume Daudet and later another body, amid confusion over a boy's nervous system and possible assassination claims. Police maintain the death appears self inflicted and plan to close the inquiry, citing testimony from a taxi driver and hospital doctors, with reports filed to magistrate M. Dar Baud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aloh
Dudet
Agalnet
Cion
M. Dar- Baud
Harbor Improvements Planned for Black Rock and Cedar Creek
Prospect work on dredging and widening Black Rock and Cedar Creek channels to begin next spring per Harbormaster Willum A Lamond. Perk Dredging Co of Providores recommends postponing until spring due to cold weather. Johnson's River and related channels also recommended for dredging and widening with an estimated cost of 1 1,200. Bridgeport harbor appropriation for the coming year is 44,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willumn
Lamond
Harbormaster
Perk Dredging Company
Providores
Black Rock Harbor
Ic Hag Beens
Johnson's
Eleave Plessara Beusch
Bere
Kia Kean
Bridgeport
Council Acts Swiftly At Special Meeting
The city council convened a special session to address building insurance gaps and fiscal controls. Mayor Behrens asked for authority to form committees on buildings and city employee insurance while pursuing legal and tax abatement reforms and a review of water contracts and school funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Crime Wave Strikes New York as Robberies Surge
A chaotic surge of crimes hits New York City as police report a downturn in fear yet a wave of daylight hold ups, safes drilled, and beer whiskey thefts flood Broadway and Brooklyn. Notable hits include Union News, William Bauman, and R R Forel jewelers, with victims and suspects named in scattered reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
Broadway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Shleres
Union News Company
Bronx
Max Krugaler
R. RR
Forel
Wiliam Bauman
Edward Edmond
Brooklyn
Phil
Pollee Cinl
Ysaac Bingl
George W. Cachran
Polices
Usw'se Investments
Thomas A. Connorso
Lung Tylam City
Nn Weallant
Act Rent
Max Goldberg
Insurance fund proposal and tax abatement inquiry in Bridgeport
A December 1923 mayoral letter discusses an insurance fund for city buildings, arguing against municipal insurance and urging private coverage with limited council review. It also recommends appointing a committee to determine insurance needs and to investigate past tax abatements, plus a request for cooperation with the Board of Education to centralize school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asaessore
Relief
Connecticut
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Reny ix
City National Bank
Tridgepert
Reidgepers
Tydraune
Faley Eagnee
Alaathac
Sungests
Eap
Lahoring
National Teachers’ Head Flags Motives Behind Training
Miss Sauce M. Jones of the National Education Association warned that some regions push for vocational shifts that would hinder independent thinking and favor industry. She decried teachers’ chairs filled by nonteachers and urged experimentation in student interests while avoiding forced specialization. She cited immigrant literacy gaps, Americanization needs, and the high cost of broader vocational training, stressing education should promote equal opportunity and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauce M. Jones
Misa Jones
A. W. Burritt
Irida
Meetings Tonight and Ads From Bridgeport Area Groups
An OCR filled page lists numerous society meetings and group locations in Bridgeport area. From Asian society to Mithra lodge and Pythia Sisters, entries include addresses such as 1183 Main Street Harbor Harmony Terrace and 1025 Main Street Calanthe Temple with groups like State Armory Konckapotansugh tribe and Cornenters and Joiners. An advertisement promotes a laxative product signature by Grove and Company.
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Asian Society
East Main
Bridgepolt Medical — Association
Barnum Institute of Science and History
Iiyidgepest Rifle Club
State Armory
Konckapotansugh Tribe
Main Street
Harmony Tannell
Pairfield Avenue
Mithra Lodge
Main
Calanthe Temple
Pythia Sisters
Pequannock Lodge
Elm Streek
Ammot Club
Atkddle Street
Firat Haengatlan Sick Benefit Society
Boetwicl Avenue
Poyerh
Republican Club
Colorado- South End
Waller Pres
St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's
Madison Avene
Stroud Street
Ivy Grove
Woodman Trust
State
Barbers
Palyfield Avenue
Abrahat Lodge
B. B
Malin Street
Victoria
Tadee
St George
Stratford Avenua
Bridgeport Chanter
Order of de- Molay
Masonic Temple
Park City Lodge
Broad Street
aAngeina Bartlett
State Street
Sheridan Circle
GFR
Teachers Leader Opposes Federal Control of Education
Miss Olive M. Jones, president of the National Education Association, argues against federal control noting states differ in people and systems. She supports limited English reading and writing instruction and believes an education amendment can aid compulsory schooling enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive M. Jones
National Education Association
Mira Jones
Syavems
Uss F c
Store Manager Seeks 1500 in Wound Claim
A store manager seeks 1500 damages claiming a severe stab incident occurred on November 6 on Ple Street. The plaintiff cites friction with a man named Antonio Pavia and alleges serious injuries from a wide stabbing. The wording is garbled but centers on a personal injury claim and court action.
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Gaetano Benpe
Getto
Antonio Pavia
Aseay
Grateriico
Nenedetto
Saiura 7
Beauty and CA Seats In Hin Country
In a garbled dialogue the speakers discuss beautiful girls and the prominence of performers in musical shows and movies, noting a perception of abundance yet hinting at a critical sentiment or obstacle within the context. The fragmentary exchange references a fictional or dialectal setting with names Cluebelle Aviadie and Heten of Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluebelle
Stasia
Heten
Troy
J Joura
Pleads for Unity Among Teachers by Organization 1
Olive M. Jones of New York City, president of the National Education Association, urged unity among teachers at a Bridgeport Education Week meeting. She warned against efforts to divide teachers for selfish aims, stressing that organized teachers strengthen American education and democracy. A committee of 100 was formed to study pensions, salaries, and class problems for the next national convention in Washington, D. C.
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United States
Yald
Aheard
Jono
Endeavos
Bridgeport
New York City
Olive M. Jottes
Preaiden
National Education Association
Speke
F Everett Cortright
Misa Jones
Miss Jones
America
Nonaible
Wash'netaun
D. C
Devon A C elects Lister president and officers
Hal Lister was elected president of the Devon Athletic Club at a meeting held tonight. Other officers named include John Chanler as treasurer Moe Abbajony as secretary Arthur Kranscenes as recording secretary Malcolm Nettleton as assistant secretary and William Ehlect as ser Yor three years Rudolph two years Thomas year Cr. Doherty and George Shea as end. An entertainment and athlete committees were appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Lounsbury
Thomas White
Bernard B. Grady
Alfred W. Burdick
Reenard Keating
Jamey McLgivey
Broad Street
Main Street
Bull's Head
Elm St
Harrison
Washington Avenue
Golden Hill
Courtland Streets
Harrison Street
Hogan
Fred Atwater
Kornblut
Malytreet
TlNbouse Avenue
Bhianse
Bilig
Jes Wis
Howard F. Smith
Cate
Holbrook Cabat
Rollina Co
Stratford Avenue
John A. Cornell
William EL. Comley
Hunters Iicensea
Jobepa
Hanson Avenue
Merriiock
Board of Apphalsal
Javage Control Commission
Mattea Scinto
Seinto
Edward T. Buckingham
Watt
James Comer
Ash Collection Department
World Hall
Eaward A. Drew
Devon
Dev
Hal Lister
Devon Athletic Club
Othas Oilers
View
John Chanler
Moe Abbajony Snandu
Arthur Kranscenses
Malcolm Nettleton
William Ehlect
Ser Yor
Rudolph
Thomas
Cr. Doherty
Lone
George Shea
Youumitters
Bragnani
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East Row
N. Y
Daudet
Johnson’s Creek
Eagle’s Nest
Hollister Avenue
Rivers and Harbors Committee of
William Behrens
National Bank
Yridgoport Hydreallo Company
Burdick
Board of Education
Kornbtut
William Ey Horn
Brown
Ross
Page
Howard FP
Robert Cherry
Arther Baker
Henry Koehler
William Baird
Frederick Meade
City
Y 5
M City
Walter Jf. Hartnett
Trent
Ulder
Logan
Board of Health
Una Public Vende
Princeton
Al‘tred
Elowr W. Havens
Warren Harding High School
Aliee White
Aldegaian Brown
Clark
Reilly
Torr
Bi Xkeeshler
Laird
Biker Clark
Hall
B. Brags
Lamps
Cherry
Baker
Clarke
Brier
Rusniak
Means
Kiipatrick
Ford
Sehl
McGough
Sherry
Fitzgerald
Bucktey
Baird
Blackham
Kochler
End Rely
Harbor
Karnbirit
Willan
Brady
Mircelelaneaus
Jcity
Carnearleut
Liege
National Teachers’ Head
Chamber, of Commerce
Grove
Sc Advertiaemant
Head of
Education Association
Lister
Devon A. C
Fanseuurety
Ceuta
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