Connecticut Adopts Delegates for the 1924 Republican National Conve ntion
The Republican National Committee voted to hold the 1924 convention in Cleveland on June 10. The plan maintains southern representation while boosting northern party strength. Delegates total 1,109, with Connecticut set to send 14 delegates, reflecting a record size for the state.
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Cleveland
Plis
Comhine
Washington
Connecti
Connecticut
Chotee- Cashington
Happers Arment
Staveland
Chicago
San Francisco
Dew ‘Ies
Tai- Wras
Germany's Chancellor Says Nation At End Of Tether
Berlin reports quote the German chancellor declaring Germany now at end of her tether. He asserted the government remains committed to fulfilling duties, though many citizens still fail to grasp the stakes. The speech, delivered in dim reception lighting, stressed unity with state officials including judges and officials awaiting a stronger vote of support.
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Ermany
Berlin
Germain Chanoel
Lang
Stresemann
Germany
Germeany
Man Pulls Cord Delays Train At Bridgeport Station
Andrew Matthews of Trowy Street pulled a passenger car cord triggering air brakes on a train at Bridgeport station delaying service by about ten minutes. He faced a pretzel charge and was released on bond after counsel Philo Gulhoun proved his client’s accidental action.
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Bridgeport Radlcoid
Andrew Mathews
Trowystreet
Matthews
Vharka
Philo Gy Gulhoun
Police Board
Itty Court
Plans for New Fire House in 1924 Budget
The Fire Board seeks a 1924 appropriation of 790000 plus 159000 more than 1923 to replace Crescent Street quarters with a new fire house. Approval hinges on the Apportionment Board, with costs around 63000 and additional line items for a reserve pumping engine, underground cable extensions, Hillside home laundry, and new sirens. The budget also requests a Firemen’s Relief fund of 323.74 and varied maintenance allocations for engines, hoses, and shop supplies.
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Engina
von Crescent Avenue
Crescent Street
Yellow Mill Bridge
Kossuth Street
Carroll Avenue
Hillside Home
Bell
Grand Jury Summons Expanded in Diploma Mills Probe
U S Senate Education and Labor Committee weighs action on diploma mills as New York and city authorities expand a drive against quack doctors. Subpoenas issued for witnesses as Grand Jury reconvenes on the 17th to probe medical status and diploma mill allegations.
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New York State
Washington
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Copeland
Demverat
New York
New York Tales Action
District Attorney
Legal Practitioners of Medicine J
New York City
Complainta Asuinet
Tive Meline
Ex-Head of Manufacturers Association Dies in Pittsburgh
Stephen Megan Mason, former president of the National Association of Manufacturers, died at his Pittsburgh home after a six week illness of heart trouble. Born in Fairlee, Vermont in 1861, he served a decade as assistant statistician for the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington and moved to Pittsburgh in 1898. He led the Manufacturers Association three times and was a director of the Railway Business Association and the National Founders. survived by family.
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Pittsburgh
Stephen Megan
National
Mason
Fairlee
Interstates Commerce Commission
Washington
Eaul
Hartford
Westport Road
Auike
Bridgeport
Greenberg
Pouseli
Wlaver
Reformatore Guard
Prizy
McAdwr
Congress
Dorauncy
Malne
Calive Noord
National Buren Federation of Farms
Delice 'Vatt Ryepheled
Ied Cross
Sore
Fluurs
Sell Securitien
Renate
Sulcciiinoof
Tepabienn
Iapari
Suddx
Autecticut
Cleveland
Urd
Allwadule
Notre Eagiak
Urer
Succurpha
Ellie
Germany
Shaneehor
Mars
Sialas
York Central
Atela
Medical Scandal Shocks State Officials and Senate Hearings
A tangle of alleged medical misconduct prompts grand jury summons for doctors as Senator Copeland urges district officials to crack down on quack practices. Columbo and Bridgeport reports reference reform efforts, court cases, and political maneuvering amid a broad cleanup push across state and local authorities.
Ti-Luck Visits Two Places Twice
Ti-Luck visits two places twice as a restaurant keeper at 41 Main Street loses a purse valued at 15 dollars. A youth, after discharging a day’s work, vanished with a 6.47 dollar register and left a note. Police arrested the proprietor for a separate sale crime and jailed 10 days.
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Doges
Bronte Behomborg
Main Street
Esterday
Hfrg
Dora Day
LNG Ostah
Washington Avenue
Ady
Day Urges Denomination Free Evangelism In Churches
Rev Dr William H Day of Bridgeport urges liberal church leaders to shelve denominational prejudice and pursue evangelistic work across denominations. He says evangelical effort should remove denominational lines, use broad literature, and foster cooperation among churches while avoiding sectarian methods.
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Columbus
Ohio
Lee
Federal Council of Churchistere
Uhemeelvey
Thay
Day
Sperker
William H. Day
Bridgeport
Cann
Congregational Church
Gopmell
Apn
Prank 'P Pargin
Philadelphia
Parkin
Woman 55 Arrested for Store Theft
A 55 year old woman, Mrs. Davidson Anderson, was arrested after shoplifting merchandise valued at about five dollars. Police reported a struggle and the suspect appeared to store staff, with charges filed and the suspect held on bond.
Fire Prevention Bureau Re Established Amid Court Action
The Fire Prevention Bureau is formally re established after a council meeting. City Attorney Cornell announced withdrawal of suits in Superior Court, ending litigation and affirming the bureau’s continued existence and personnel as of the date.
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Fire Prevention Bureau
Kira
Board of Ablesmen
Pire Board
Board of Alderracn
Gnomfcial Cohenation
Cornel
Board of Aldermen
Noa Hese
Tcormer
Witvina
Fite Prevention Bureau
Autoist Stunned After Collision on Myrtle Avenue
John Whalen, 25, fled Myrtle Avenue after a collision with another car on Gregory Street. Policeman James O'Neill pursued, Whalen was arrested later after a chase ended with a fall in the street. a bystander, Edward Purley, reported the incident. Whalen faced $200 bail and injuries to others were minor.
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Hat Automenie
Myrtle Avenue
Gregory Shelleet
John Whalen
James O'Noh
Whalen
Edoward
Purley
State Street
SARS Carroll Says Parag Witty Pat Hite
Fragmentary OCR text mentions SARS Carroll with unclear phrases and names such as Parag and Pat Hite. The readable portion hints at militia, town, and a descriptive fragment but lacks coherent events or outcomes to form a clear news summary. Additional context is required to produce a reliable item.
Smith Impatient To Start Term In State Prison
Smith a Bridgeport tax collector sentenced by Judge to serve from three to six years in state prison for embezzling 863,300.08 of city funds. His attorney called him of excellent character, noting two large accounts and efforts to restore the balance via restitution. High Sheriff Simeon Pease plans transport, but timing remains undecided.
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Howard FP. Smith
Farmag
Hridwoport
Txaac
Woltg
Wethersfield
Smith
Simeon Peasela
Btnte
Homer
Cummings
Hte
Curmmings
Remington Arms Campany
Bridgeport Rash Company
Ti Ia
New York Police Seize Liquor Truck Bound for Connecticut
NY police stop a truck with up to eighty thousand dollars in alcohol intended for Connecticut. The driver, identified as Charles Koner of New Haven, claimed to be an agent for Frank Selmus while police reveal gun revolvers found in the rig.
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New York
Jon Pitta
Connecticut
Garapalan
Wehot
Mauer
New Yarkefty
A Sexro
Charles Koner
New Haven
Li Ihe
Sqaplor
Pranle
Christmas Wish Delayed for Bribery Convict
Dominick Here Christmas wish halted as Michael Dominick, wrestler and state prison inmate, was jailed after pleading guilty to bribery. Hartford defense counsel Thomas J. Spellacy urged Santa Claus sentence leniency for Christmas at Bridgeport court before Judge Isaac Wolfe. High Sheriff Pease awaited decision on transfer to Wethersfield.
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Michael Dominick
Wrestpore
State
Bridgeport
Thomas J. Spellicy
Hartford
United States
Spallacy
Isaac Wolfe
Divorce Granted Wife in Criminal Court
Pasduale Tartaglione of Derby learned yesterday that his wife won a divorce by decree from Judge Wolfe in the Criminal Superior Court after he received a suspended sentence for abandoning her and another woman. The divorce was granted under Chapter 112 of the Public Acts of 1921 with papers served immediately after the verdicts.
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Pasduale Tertaztijone
Derby
Nin Jand
Tsaatwolfe
Criminal Superior Court
Tartagliona Haad
Isonform
Tartaglone
Wolfe
Wits
Judes
Monkey Saves Children From Fire Danger
A trained monkey drew attention to a fire in a boarding house, enabling the rescue of four children but not the fire claim on the animal. The incident occurred at Mrs. Wackioddtson's kitchen area where a back draft spread live coals, igniting woodwork.
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New York
Ivy
Tontehi
Wackioddtson
Judge Wolfe Condemns Bootleg Patrons From Bench
Judge Wolfe denounces bootleg patrons and corrupt officials as he sentences Michal Baratnick, a former Wealport cone, amid fiery remarks on corruption in public offices. He warns that when officials conspire with criminals the entire system topples and safety is endangered.
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Wolfe
Cummings Denounces Former Westport Constable for Crime
Cummings denounces former Westport constable amid plea that justice be served. Arcario fined 200 dollars and received a suspended sentence in a case detailing alleged misconduct and required penalties.
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Cummings Denounces
Westport
Arcario
Resignation of Van Is Demanded in Bribery Case
Michael Dominick former Westport constable was sentenced to not less than one nor more than two years in State prison by Judge Isaac Wolfe after pleading guilty to bribery. A $100 fine was also imposed. Benjamin Arcarta of Stamford driver of the truck from which Dominick illegally seized 235 gallons of alcohol was fined $200 and given six months suspended jail term. The court heard a lengthy statement from State's Attorney Cummings denouncing corruption as the group gathered in the courtroom.
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Copeland
Senate
Prade
York State
Day
Chiles Poport
Brayder Tvangelism
Helsing
Federy
Bridgeport
Pattern State
Stratford
Arkwek
Wranklin
Alling
Aldermen
Geduested Tor Waxoline
Panky
Kineals
Twilay
Michael Dominick Gete
Ly Pleusly
Wolfe
Geart Securars
Coreupt
Gefiines
Ira
Fey No
Fire House Fire Prevention Bureau
Michael Dominick
Westport
Isaac Wolfe
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford
Benjamin Arcarta
Stamford
Dominick Mlegally
Pivens
Fpublic
R. G. DeForest
Mieney
Dominick
Hombre
Cummings
Spellacy
Edward Doolan
Dominicx
Edward B. Bradley
Wertport
Cum
Aldermen weigh sites for gasoline stations in city
Vine Plee committee of the Can yon Council examines petitions for gas stations and tanks after a December 3 council meeting. The group, led by Alderman Boward EF Bryant, reviews sites including 124 Fair Avenue and 1346 Fairfield Avenue, with nominees from Republicans and one Democratic member noted.
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Fair Avenue
Westlawn Tire
Fairfield Avenue
N.and & Levin
Bate Street
Joseph Kollinger
South Avenue
Laurel l Garage
Joann Donovan
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