Bridgeport Smoke Nuisance Study Highlights Remedies
Bridgeport shows 60 percent severity of smoke from factory stacks similar to Pittsburgh. R I S Pigott and Carl Wawk led four month investigations and presented to the chamber of commerce abatement committee. Recommendations include modern mechanical stokers and adjusted furnace fuel. Bridgeport Brass has begun installing stokers to reduce smoke and ease labor.
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Bridgeport
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
R. I. S. Pigott
Carl Wawk
Chamber of Commerce
Yester
Pigott
Platt
Bridgeport Brass Company
Christmas shopping in Stratford era delights and deals
In a mailed holiday note from Natalie to Evelyn, Christmas perfume fills the home from balsam trees on Cannon Street near the old Post Publishing building. Harold buys a fine balsam fir for $2 while Bert pays $2.40 elsewhere. A Vogue Dress Shop peach Georgette frock costs $34.50 and English grapes thrill shoppers at Whiting’s. Turkeys, cigars, and jewelry pins highlight gifts from local shops, with Cranes paper and boxed stationery as practical bargains.
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Evelyn
Canada
Harold
Cannon Street
Post Prolishing Company
Middle Street
Bert
Leandre Strandt
Post Publishing Company
Main Street
Poli
Vogue
Stratfield Hotel
E. T. Whiting
England
Whiting’s
Civil guards clash with Spanish rioters in Madrid scene
Reports describe Civil guards charging crowds at a Nationalist meeting in Bioba, Madrid. Elsewhere General Villalba, newly named war minister, met King Alfonso and announced plans to draft a war ministry program.
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Biobao
Spain
Lsum
Madrid
Villalba
London
Alfonso
Ting
Ministry of War
War Ministry
Solemn Chant of Thanks at Rheims Cathedral
From the ruined Rheims cathedral comes a nightly service where fifty French children sing Christmas carols and offer prayers of gratitude for victory and blessings for the souls of France's fallen heroes.
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Dy Universes
Paris
Cathedral of
Rheims
Masa
Itrance
Holiday School Closures Mark Bridgeport Christmas Break
Bridgeport schools plan a Christmas vacation starting after the fuel day session with afternoon classes. Half time afternoon pupils keep credits equal to morning counterparts, high school dismissal at 4 40 p m while full time grammar school ends at 8 30 a m. Out of town teachers may have classes combined to catch trains home before Christmas morning.
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Bridgeport
It’s a Long Long Sail to Rio on a Wet Ship
A crowd plans a march on Manson brothers Inc passenger offices, aiming to obtain 60 drum cases of liquors for the steamship Moccasin. The voyage departs New York December 27 heading to Rio and other South American ports, with wines served at table and aboard after clearing the three mile limit.
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Universal Service
Washington
Manson Brothers Inc
Broadway
New York
Manchuria
Rio
South American
United Mine Workers to Meet in Columbus Ohio
United Mine Workers of America announce a special convention to be held in Columbus starting January 5. The call is expected to go out soon as discussions continue on wage increase and strike settlement terms. Representatives of Illinois coal operators and miners meet in Chicago to discuss applying the 14 percent wage boost while resisting the government settlement plan.
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United Mine Workers
Columbus
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
International
Ghicagg
Illinois
Tomorow
Irate Hindus Attack Temple Visitors Prompt Inquiry
Government initiates a vigorous inquiry into a disturbance at a Burmese pagoda after Hindu worshippers attacked visitors. Officials report mutilation incidents and accuse anti-British factions of inciting violence amid unrest connected to colonial rule.
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Mandablay
Vieid
Aeroneans
Amy
Wordshippers
Food shortage sickens Vienna children in Europe
In Vienna the share of malnourished children with rickets or related diseases is the highest among food-short areas in Europe. The report notes widespread hunger and health risks for youngsters as supplies run low.
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Vienna
Europe
Spanish War Veterans Elect New Officers
At a regular meeting of Lieutenant N. W. Bishop Camp United Spanish War Veterans Edmund Smith J Was chosen commander Other officers elected were Senior vice commander Fred Je Lynes juniper vice commander Wilbert AL Mettarvlle officer of the day Howard MQuliber officer of rie egain Jacol W Deck jer quartermaster jam F Louns bury adjutant William A Hyans chaplain Alber ye es Marias Sturgeon K J W Wright historian Thomas W 2ooney color bearer Wat Gallette trustee for three yea Charles W Wolff The new officers will be installed at a regular meeting on January 12 with the state commander expected to attend
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N. W. Bishop Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
State Armoury
Edmund & Smith J
Fred Je. Lynes
Juniper
Wilbert AL. Mettarvlle
Howard M.mquliber
Jacol W. Deckjer
Jam F
Lounsbury
William A. Hyans
Alber Ye Es Marias
Sturgeon
K. J. W. Wright
Thomas W. 2Ooney
Wa T. Gallette
Charles W. Wolff
Christmas Movies Festival at Local Church
A Christmas festival will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the church on Broad Street and Fairfield Avenue. Motion pictures tell a Christmas story and the story of the first Christmas. Mrs. Orville Rector will narrate. The Sunday school orchestra provides music and surprises are planned for the children. Invitations extend to parents and older friends.
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Broad Street
Fairfield Avenue
Orville Rector
Santa Claus Visits Miss Hall's Dancing Class
Santa Claus paid his annual visit to Miss May Hall's dancing class in Varuna Hall yesterday afternoon. Parents and friends attended for Christmas celebrations with poinsettia decorations. Children performed solo dances including the Christmas doll and old folk dances. Mrs. Wina Hohrbach organized the program with several pupils taking part in festive routines.
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Santa
Claue
Varuna Hall
Ruth Childa
Helen Barnet
Santa Claus Gift Distribution Notice
A fragment notes Santa Claus distributed gifts and cotillions were arranged for children who received baskets. The readable lines hint at a Christmas event with baskets for youths and a festive program.
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Santa Claus
Peereses May Sit in House of Lore
London reports there are 19 women identified as "in their own right" eligible for possible admission to the House of Lords. The list notes these peers as potential entrants in the British nobility without specifying dates or further privileges.
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London
Tords
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