Probers Puzzled Over Keller Subpoena Refused
Washington 18 Associated Press reports that Representative Keller Republican Minnesota refused to respond to a subpoena to testify under oath on impeachment charges against General Daugherty. The House judiciary committee referred the matter to a subcommittee and prepares to proceed with hearings without Keller. Debate over enforcement and contempt potential unsettles the panel.
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Washingtox
Associated Preas
Keiler
Republican
Minnesota
Daugherty
Ho Judiciary Committee
Charses Aginst Ab
Keller
Volstead
Seller
Rouge
Nag
Aldermen Rescind Action On Bonds for High School
The Common Council rescinded prior actions on bonds for the High School due to breach of faith by the Board of Education. Mayor W.Sien supported the move, while Board of Education officials argued the bonds were authorized by register and require Legislature action to alter. The meeting saw administrative changes and routine business, with a future session set for January 2.
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WI Sien Tt
Atwatar
Common Council
Board of Education
Tie
Lynn W. Wilson
Awary
New York
Tyvid A. Cronin
Richter
Lavery Apd Anenak
Tweard
Bitory
Renmir
Sylvan and
Reservoir Avenues
Cooney Elected President Of City Real Estate Men
Cooney was elected president of the Bridgeport Real Estate Board at its annual meeting and banquet held last night at the Strate Field hotel. Alvi Hancock, former president, outlined plans for a new state license law for realtors as part of advancing professional status. The slate named T Staples vice president, George P Hatheway treasurer, Abraham C Schnee secretary, with a two year term for officers and appointments to the state committee.
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Berard FL
Burk
Heidgeport Real Lat
Alvi Hancock
Bridgeport
Jacksonville
Wis
Dow
Geboointe
Sions
Alowing Cry
Rank 'T. Staples
Thosea
George ‘Tl. Hatheway
Abraham C. Schnee
A. If Hanesch
Walter WU. Redfing
Ice and Snow Freeze Roads but No Accidents Reported
Heavy ice and snow covered streets and sidewalks creating danger for drivers and pedestrians yet no accidents were reported today. Officials noted slick conditions but urged caution as travel remained difficult across the area.
Meeting notices list Bridgeport fraternal lodges and clubs
A jumble of locations and groups in Bridgeport details meetings and memberships. Various lodges and orders such as De Molay Masonic groups, Danish groups, Knights organizations, and other societies are named with street addresses including Main, State, Cannon, Broad, and Housatonic avenues.
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Bridgeport Athletic
T “Abraham Jodge
Main Street
Mirtes Lodge
LG D
Sirr George
Ud Stratford Avsnee
Bridgeport
Order of de Molay
Masonic Tempus
Denmark Lodge
Frurfeld Avenue
Hirst
Reputivan
Ollsy
State Street
Harmony House
Cannon Street
Seaside Hive
Maccexbees
Aren Street
Larrel
Parkavenu Temple
Warmony Council
Nmithra Lodge
Gaulantro Ty
Maly Street
Knights
Macewhees
Mast Malin Street
Dorie Lodge
Housatonic Avenue
Pequonneck Lodge
Broad Street
Immediate Trellee Association
Aca O
John
Tuthil Camp
Masked Bandits Raid U S MintHeadline Chaos and Fire in Denver
Gunfire erupts as bandits storm the Denver Federal Reserve Mint stealing currency guarded by police. The crew escapes in a car under fire with bullets raking buildings. Leader Ta Shot as a guard Kieslinger fires. Insurance covers the loot. no bill numbers recorded. Citizens report narrow escapes amid the assault on city streets.
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Reserve Bank
Ag Thacar
Kanetug
Peter
Kieslinger
Jth Denver Federal Reserve Hane
Burkhardt
Grant
William Havenov
Federal Reaserve Bank
Fragmentary Report of Fleeing Under Car
An obscured witness account describes someone seeking shelter under a car to escape a rapid rain of bullets. The text presents a chaotic scene with impressions that the event happened very fast, seemingly stretching time for the observer.
Stratford Legion Elects New Commander Post Names
Manard J. Barlow was elected commander of the Stratford Post American Legion at the official meeting in the new Sterling Memorial Building. Harry B. Woulle and Wayne Hy Austin were chosen vice commanders. Holmgrem named adjutant and adjutant officer. John H Woods served as armor layard. T Swenecel, Donald Sammis and Merritt Axel named executive committee members for the same year. L. A. Br chosen to serve two three-year terms as commander following Garlaw’s term.
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Stratford Dee. Iy
Manard J. Barlow
Stratford Post American Legion
Sterling Memorial
Tontei4
Harry B. Woulle
Wayne Hy Austin Ange
Holmgrem
Snd Aus
John H W. Woods
Arma Layard
T. Swenecel Donald
Sammis
Merritt Axel
Shrae Yeark
L. A. Br
Garlaw
Torn
Rescue After Six Foodless Days Near Lakes
A dramatic rescue saved 23 aboard the Reliance after six days without food during a gale near the lakes. The ship carried 1 captain, 21 crew, and 22 passengers. two cooks and Mrs John Hares were reported among those stranded, with most aboard reaching safety after dramatic efforts to reach land.
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John Haresten
Arew
German mechanics arrested in Hartford on immigration charges
Three German mechanics were arrested by immigration inspectors Huslow and Clark in Hartford on the Haven Road area for violating the immigration law. The event, noted in Hartford, indicates enforcement actions by Provitends County authorities.
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Hartford
Hartford, Nee
Haven Road
Huslow and Clark
Provitends Cy
Scouts Join Search For Missing Waterbury Man
Several troops of Boy Scouts joined the search for William Terrel who has been missing since December 13. His house at Woodbury was damaged recently and fears grew that he may have left with no mind. The woods near his home and the shores of Lake Quasenpaug have been searched.
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Waterbury
Wiliam Terrel
Gish
Prevent Influenza Ad Claim From 1920s Laxative Tabs
An old advertisement promotes influenza prevention through a laxative product named Etec or Lasxetive Brom Quinine Tabs ers. It markets the tabs as keeping the system healthy to ward off ailments. The copy reflects period marketing language about health and immunity.
Coughlin Fles Annual Report Praises Melroy
George T. Coughlin director of public works retires after a year detailing street and paving work. He commends City Engineer James A. McBrox for support and outlines 1920s projects including bituminous macadam and concrete sidewalks, employment programs, and partial plan changes while noting budgetary constraints and ongoing repairs on North Park Avenue and East Main Street.
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George T. Coughlin
Puble Works
Pal Warn
James A. McBlrox
Suttinar
Falas
Coughlin
North Park Avenue
Raston Street
Jine
Park Avene
East Main Street
Wairfield’avenue
State Street
Canton Avenue
Paying and Sewer Commission
Weather Report Records Cold Snap With Record Lows
A damaged weather report notes a cold snap last week with temperatures falling through the day. At 6:00 p m the reading was 44 degrees, noon temps near 8 degrees, and by 3:00 p m a drop to 43 with evening readings reaching a new low.
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Whidtmark
Ford Financing Hitler Movement Report Sparks Berlin Inquiry
A Berlin rumor alleges Henry Ford funds the Nazi rise, with the claim circulating via the Berliner Tageblatt. U.S. officials say Washington is seeking details to verify if Ford financed Germany's movement and if it could enable a dictatorship.
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Berlin
Henry Ford
Adel Biter
Ford
Beartcepa
Detroit
Germany
Washington
Neparymene
Henry Ford’ Ly
Safety Pin Workers Walk Out On Strike
Waterbury December 18 workers in the safety pin department of the Americat Pin Company plant staged a walkout. Most striking workers cited wage system changes and possible pay cuts, with about fifty employees reported to be affected as management attempted to boost efficiency.
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Waterbury
Americat
Kery
Lhia
Largest House in Western Exchange Fails for Millions
New Yorkers report the failure of Rauston Mble and Company, a leading stock house serving the Mississippi West, with losses estimated in the millions. The New York Stock Exchange suspended the firm, and officials sought explanations from WKR Houston, who refused. The firm, based in a Kansas City office, faced heavy commitments in Chicago grain and oil stocks, with oil stock losses in Texas and Oklahoma contributing to the collapse.
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New Yoris
Rauston
Mble and Company
Pnt
Mississippi
Lo! Gay
York
W. KR. Houston
Chicage
Ranane City
Mel Cparate
Wis
Texas
Oklahoma
Red Cross Local Chapter Sets Aid to Armenians
Bridgeport Chapter of the American Red Cross voted to contribute 3500 to aid Armenians Greeks and Syrians in the Near East from its reserve fund. Refugees in Athens face severe privations without food clothing or shoes, and the Bridgeport station will collect garments for shipment.
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Bridgepark Chapter
Red 3S
Tes
Near East
Ee Bridgeport Sranch
Athens
Red Crow
Anty
Bridgeport
County Court House
Education Board Debates Budget For Coming Year
The Board of Education met last night to discuss the budget for the coming year. An executive session began at 9 o'clock and lasted nearly midnight. The proposals include a request to raise the department’s apportionment by more than 150000, with teacher salaries totaling about 1500000, an increase over last year. The board plans to decide the final figure in a later session.
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Dncorporated Charities
Oimang
Allere
Sither
Mua
Bai
Board of Education
Sevare
Henry L
Lewis Weidlich
Broad Street
Fairfield Avenue
Ong Wilk Wey
Uber
Nxcepehsitung
Loyalty Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year
Loyalty Lodge No. 18 held its annual meeting at 164 State Street last night in the Lon rooms. Past Myole Grand Harry Keox presided. Samuel Elstein was Sable Grand, Samuel Shoreman vice grand, Morris Boffield recording secretary, Samuel Kosowsky financial secretary, and Dr. Isi Gore J. Gladstein treasurer. Additional officers will be appointed at the installation on the second Monday in January.
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Loyalty Todse
Lon Rooms
State ‘Street
Myole
Harry A Keox
Samuel Elstein
Samuel Shoreman
Rand
Morris Boffield
Cording
Samuel Kosowsky
Isigore J. Gladstein
Rate Cut Halves Electrical Current Charge in New Haven
The United Teiminating company approved a rate reduction at yesterday's New Haven directors' meeting. From January 1 the price is 71 cents per kilowatt hour, down half a cent from the previous rate, likely lowering the average household bill by about 2 percent based on 30 kilowatt hours per month. Charles A. Paul, Bridgeport manager, was away. official notice came from his office. Dragon is the name of a lizard involved in an East Indies sighting.
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United Teiminating Company
New Haven
Lange
Charles A. Paul
Bridgeport
Ofice
Model Home Opened Today From Page One Items Listed
Model home opened today showing furniture and equipment details including sitting room items such as chairs lamps books curtains cushions and a total for the sitting room of 113.3 dollars. First bedroom lists double bed mattress and sunburn note bureau and two chests with a total. second bedroom lists single bed mattress and spring and furniture. kitchen table chairs and floor covering noted. small utensils total 22.08. incidentals 21.49. grand total 5300 with cash payment and usual 10 percent discount.
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Theie Peices
Gateley
Puriceshox
Ritenen - Sti
Toyal Oc Air
Gasoline Theft Reported From Local Station Raid
A lone motorist in Long Hill last night broke into Charles Randall’s auto station, filled his car tank, and drove away. Randall reported the incident to Bridgeport police. the suspect fled in a Dogger car but description remains vague.
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Long Hill
Hla Actomobile
Charles Randall
Randall
Bridgeport
Nalice
Fire department budget request tops Bridgeport city funds
The Bridgeport Fire Department seeks 664548.74 for operations. Major items include salaries of 573963, motorization 15500, and extensive line items for maintenance, hydrants, alarms, hoses, repairs, and supplies.
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Bridgeport
Boar of Fire Commissioners
Bail Set At 15000 In Auto Fatalities In New York
New York December 16 Magistrate House in Pomielde court set bail at 15000 for two taxi drivers charged in a grand jury action after threatening to hold all motorists without bail if they kill pedestrians.
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New York
Magistrate House
Pomielde
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Caldwell
Usm
Artery
Caldwall
Bregeh
Egreement
Durmany Vanemotion
Rrésult
Action Falcon
Linford
Toworty
Berra
Board of Educations
Joose
Board of Aldermen
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Waa
Rim Street
Guts Head
Plaza Theater
Ted Gross
Thussia
Tower
Beers
Thomas T. Costallo
Cooney
City Real Estate Men
U.S. Mint
Stratford
Barlow
Coughlin Fles
LAUDS
Melroy
Hitler
Western Exchange
National Call OF Red Cross
Cam
Jewelry Store
Reid
Todd Jewelers
Main ST
Bannan
Loyalty Lodge
East Indies
Model Home
Bowghi
Kondon
Dilan
Eryott Maes
Minneapolis, Minn
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