Ninth District Republican Club Eyes Voter Interest Push
John V. King pledged £250 to fund a block system plan to boost district Republican organization, urging broader political engagement. About 160 Republicans attended, mainly from the Ninth, with guests from other districts, as King outlined reorganization to widen participation and curb past missteps.
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John V. King
Bridge
Ninth
King
Elup
Republican Party
Tamimany Hall
News York
Tle
Abatt
Cly
Wirth
Wibert Sanford
Ninth District
Traffic Ordinance Held In Abeyance By City Board
The Board of Aldermen, on police commission recommendation, held the traffic ordinance in abeyance. Wall signs will guide motorists on streets where parking is prohibited and time limits on others, with permanent warnings planned for affected routes.
Matrimonial Gondola Finds Sheltered Haven in Derby
A Derby tale recounts four youths from Rockville planning elopement by a gondola to New York. The group, including Robert Ballard age 20 and Margaret Newcamb age 17, sought funds via gasoline money but were diverted. Police Chief Tobin of Rockville and Officer Uesgaen intervened, returning the would be lovers home under guardianship.
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Derby
Lie
Rockville
New York
Shere
Robert Ballard
Margaret Newcamb
Cora Ryan
Paoliceman
Stephen Uesgaen
Jess Yorve
Cupid
Wotu
Tron
Guardian Suin
Poe
Tobinsf Rockville
Bridgeport Area Seeks Federal Building Expansion
Washington reports indicate likely congressional action to fund a new federal building in Bridgeport with possible additions of sites for Norwalk and Ridgefield. Representative Merritt pushes for multiple authorizations, but previous GOP opposition cited economy concerns. Continues on page two.
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Ghorgh W. Manning
Washington
Kridgeport
Lelegran
Congress
Seseton
Bridie
Park
Norwalk
Midgefield
Schuyler Aterritt
Stamford
Bridgeport
Newall
Ridgefield
Merritt
Wong
Ridge
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Monro Republican Steering Conntrtes
Inton
Gion
Tungley
Cherenic
Two Men Arrested Charged With Assault of Mrs Mayer
Two men, Joseph Waten tine known as Monkey Joe, owner of Calon Taxi Service, and Jamey Sullivan, chauffeur, were arrested by state police after Mrs Mayer reported being assaulted and abducted. Police say both men confessed to abducting and beating her and leaving her in a lonely area near Tunxis Hill. suspects to be turned over to authorities for charges.
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Joseph W
Monkey Joe" Watentine
Calon
French Street
Jamey Sullivan
Warren Street
John 1
Sulelivan
Water Strest
Wraul, Virelli
Oficer Scully
State Palley
Henry BE
Hazel- Wood Grenter & Lonely
Tunxis Hill
Virelli
Athey
Mrs. Mayer
Tay
Jem
Railroad board denies 10 percent overtime boost for tracemen
Wharton dissents as Hooper cites sufferings of farmers and producers. The decision maintains overtime rules: no 1.5 time beyond ninth and tenth hours. Sundays and holidays excluded. Contracts for work still barred. supervisory personnel to be paid the same overtime. The ruling notes favorable aspects for employees but Wharton warns of unrest.
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Chicago
Des
Associated Press
United States
Rairocd Laver Dearin
Transportation
Exeras
Kurt Rulisg
Wharton
Weather Improves Coal Supply Anxiety in Bridgeport
The report notes better weather easing fears over Bridgeport's coal stock. Local dealers estimate orders will arrive by month end with best grades at 15.40 per ton, while tidewater records and city funding cuts to a boat operating fund affect supply tabulation and harbor operations.
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Bridgeport
Velegeam
House Contempt Hearing Delays As Keller Case Proceeds
The House debate over Keller’s contempt hearing unfolds with counsel requests and delayed testimony. Members insist hearings continue while Keller’s team seeks jurisdictional limits.
Snowdrifts and Tax Collectors Outline Winter Prep
Fragmented OCR notes show George M. Coughlin with a $2,200 sedan and an $800 contrivance in winter gear. Tax Collector Edward A. Drew plans a $2,000 vehicle approach as November appraisal figures loom.
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George M. Coughlin
Coughlin
Edward A. Drew
Tirte
Veil of Mystery Cast Over Wreck at Turkey Brook
Derby police deny dynamite link to wreck at Turkey Brook junction just before 1 am. Dispatchers dispute details of engine and caboose positions with differing accounts of the train crew and the blaze. Merchants describe burned cars and a derailment scene as investigators review the cause.
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Turkey Brook Junction
Delock
Destruc
New Mayer
Despricher
Waterbury
Derby
Stilton
X -Car
Dewputchor
Thalee
Tay Kay
Enedo Enguyy
Trinks
Toop
Mayor Denies Knowledge of Plan to Drop Six Policemen
The mayor denies awareness of a plan to reduce the police force by six officers. At a Tuesday meeting, the city’s police board and five appointed surgeons will review the health and fitness of seven officers slated for examination for duty status. The proceedings will determine if any are fit for continued active service and outline funding and staffing implications.
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Calhoun
Matei
Caiour
Nph
Nt Nt Police Gummiasionars
Fred Atw Fey
French Chamber Confirms Poincare Policy After Heated Debate
Paris dispatch reports the chamber of deputies approved the government program by a 512 to 76 vote after a prolonged session. Briand pledged support, while Poincare warned against hasty action as Briand and Poincare defended France’s approach to reparations and Ruhr issues amid calls for careful handling of negotiations and international pressures.
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France
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M. Herriot
Rovernmens Ung
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Sigers Clune
M. Poincare
Flaily
Pavilament
Ruhr
Germany
Goldiers
M. Pulneare
Lausanne
Near East
Lite
United States
Ivier-Auled
Wauslington
ENO RELIEVED AS CHIEF DRY SLEUTH IN CONNECTICUT
Hartford Bee reports a shaken state relief as ENO is removed from the post of chief dry sleuth amid a murky chain of officials including United States Commissioner Kevarste David FM Blair and Captain Jonathan E. Beow. Wording hints at a wider reorganization and the dismissal of Are Aripi Jr from North Maver, with Edward Sabine and others named in the broader enforcement squad.
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Connecticut
Hartford
Bee
Harry EB
Mockoyale Pereivera
Lefing
United States
Tripynal
Kevarste
David FM
Blair
Washington
Jonathan E. Beow
Sirah Ive Eile
Saung Tae
Edward Sabine
Waugerhuourelt
Enforesmenk
Promises to Speed Up Northeast Coal Shipments
The Interstate Commerce Commission investigated complaints that the Philadelphia and Reading Railway would not provide cars for coal shipments to New England. Officials announced measures have been taken to avoid delays in the future.
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Bridgeport Amateur Radio Signals Reach Europe and Far Sea
Nathaniel W. Bishop of 31 Park Place Bridgeport used one tenth power for tests that admitted signals to England and France, with reception by amateur leagues abroad. The American Radio Reality League reported the third day of experiments showing successful cross ocean contact and a vessel 3,000 miles south of San Diego heard the signals.
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U. S. Department of Commerce
Nathaniel W. Bishop
Park Place
England
France
theAmerican Elay League
NR & Radiogram
Testa
American Ratio Reality League
Ara Auld
Bridgeport
Bishop
United States
San Diego
Oil Fields at Lausanne Talks Dominate Peace Conference
Mosul oil fields surge to top issue as Near East peace talks in Lausanne unfold. Allies reportedly oppose Turkish claim to Mosul, promising British mandate under Mesopotamian administration while France eyes stake in the oil output. Count Massigli travels to Paris amid reports of a Turkish accord.
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Mosul
Turkey
Kleney
Massigli
Tle
San Remo
France
Washington weighs German reparations move amid Harvey talks
Officials in Washington report a cautious openness to using American influence to guide German reparations, while stressing no imminent announcement. A long White House meeting between Otto Wiedfeldt and Secretary Hughes amid Harvey’s London consults signals potential pressure for a loan-backed solution, with no firm plans disclosed.
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Dec
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Watts House
Breje
White House
Harvey
London
Otto Wiedfeldt
Amban
Secor
Hughes
Germany
Wiecfeldt
New York
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Wes York
J. P. Morgan
Bir. Hughes
Aiguisitanes
State Department
Seticent
Harvee
London Council
Wasthington
Witnesses Identify Gunmen In Herrin Death March
Marion Illinois December reports that witnesses at the Herrin trial identified several defendants as part of a deadly strike on a strip line during rioting. Jurors heard that most named suspects carried firearms, though witnesses could not identify shooters. The trial, featuring five men, continues as defense objections to testimony are addressed.
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Tugi- Uvea
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Otle
Bert Grac
Joseph Caranzh
Levi Mann
Peter Willer
Donald M Bring
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