Hermits Distribute 250 Food Baskets To Needy Families
The Hermits drove a citywide food drive led by Ed LeBaron and Arthur Ambrose, delivering 250 baskets containing chicken or ham, groceries, and staples to Bridgeport families. Contributions came from Acme Shear, Amonean Tube, Bridgeport Hardware, and others, with William V. Dee coordinating funds. The effort aimed to feed a family of five for three meals per basket.
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Keesan
Brigpepart
Ed. LeBaron
Ballyhoo
Arthur
Acme Shear Co
Amonean Tube and Stamping Co
Sheroft Manufacturing Co
Bridgeport
Chein Co
Bridgeport Hardware
Bryane Wiestrie
A. We Burritt Cow
Cornwall and Patterson
Trans Co
Wiliam V. Dee Co
Sinzer_Manufacturing
Locomenite Co
Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co
Bre
Andro
Hermits
Christmas Fund
Recaptured robbers move after Norwalk assault and escape
In Norwalk, Jackson and Jones escape after seizing a car and assaulting Sergeant Hurt and Officer Hunt during a highway robbery. They are recaptured later near Bridgeport, with bail set at 6000 each. Santa Claus visits Armory for veterans with Company D in a festive event.
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Jackson
Janes
Toner
Norwalk
Headquarter Inn
Johnie Tooli
Sidions Norwalk
Tackson and Jones
Superior Court
Serzeisn
Hunt
Bridge
Canny
Po- Heeman
Michael Gilbert
Jones
Serzean Hunt
Wastport
Gilbert
King
Sergeant Hurt
Treansry Negro
Unl
Tucksox
Joses
Buhl
Benedict
Bridseport Detective Bureau
Jamnes
Bridgeport
Sana Claus
Raocwe
Fran i
Ulead
Grand Army
Tad. Heetmany
Stat
Dri
Mussell Glenn
Col
Rma Amy
Merphe Ted Om
E Company
Sane Gling
Gearse Seltsim
Burr
Ciara
Murtash
Hersmann
Ceremonica
Bridgeport Knights of Pythias Nominate Officers
Bridgeport Lodge No. 52 Knights of Pythias held its annual officer nominations at 1025 Main Street for next week’s election. A committee will plan an open house and holiday entertainment on January 6 for members and families with Santa Claus a highlighted feature and gifts for each child.
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Bridgeport
Knights
Pythias
Main Street
Rosmbers
SOK MILLE TO RESUME SHAMOKIS
P. Dec. 23 3 A and C K Eagle manufacturers announced their mills would resume operations Monday after nine weeks idleness. Executives said wages would drop five percent and the work week rise from 40 to 45 hours to meet current silk market prices.
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Shamokis. P
C.K. Eagle
Weather forecast for England and Atlantic coast
The forecast notes fair and windy conditions with Friday colder and partly cloudy skies. Saturday should be fair then colder with rain in extreme north. General outlook is fair east of the Mississippi with below normal temperatures except New England. Storm warnings span the Atlantic coast from Sandy Hook to Provincetown.
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England
New England
Atlantic
Sandy ‘Hook
Provincetows
Mass
Sandy Book
Sandy Hook
Watteras
Presk
Atronz
Obituary notices for Mrs Fila Staiger and others
Obituary notices recount funeral services for Mrs Elle Stelger at the family home and St Joseph's Church with a large showing of relatives. Other obituaries note Laon G Hawley of New York City, and William E Bates a longtime life insurer official whose funeral is planned for Monday at his daughter's home, with burial at St Michael's cemetery.
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Fila Staiger
Elle. Stelger
Stratfield Road
St. Josephis -Gartnah
Hubert Dahme
Philip Massicotle
St. Anthony’s French Church
C. M. Iosey
SS Patrick's Church
Gora
Charles Chowenhill
Birmingha Am
Arthur Jorknson
William Nichi Prank Clasey
Thomas Inn
St. Michael's Cemetery
Pyther Kahme
Lan G. Uawtey
Opera
Laon G. Hawley
Toulw’s Hospital
New York City
Hawley & Wilmot
Lafayette Street
Gerald E. Beard
Park Street Congregational Church
Hurtig
Patfield Gast
William
Eates
William C. Ebates
Lily U. Kerrie
Philip Severs
Lo ‘Angeles
Calc
Jasc Mehr
Wilsony Street
Ree
Mary
Eleanor
Alice
Irene
Eve
Sapa
Jobs
German Officer Calls Bolshevism A World Problem
Berlin dispatch quotes General Hoffmann, former German chief of staff, asserting Bolshevism is a global issue needing intervention by a multinational force under Pershing, Joffre, or Foch to seize Tetragrad and topple Trotzky and Luninng regime, with Moscow to be pressured in Brest-Litovsk style terms.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Wilhtm Hoffgarn
Brest-Litowik
Joffre
Foch
Tetragrad
Hoffmann
Moscow
Gay
Trotzky
Tunning
Hott Men
Paris
Brest-Litovis
Lendan
Russia
Bolstevik
White Lead Trust and Building Material Cartels Charged
The report describes alleged collusion among Easter Soil Manufacturers and other building material groups under Mr. Tuttle and a joint resistance committee. It notes promises of open competition and a larger probe by the U S Senate Reconstruction Committee. Robert Wy Master, chief investigator for the National School Directors association, was arrested on two indictments and bail set at $2000.
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Unitermier
Tuttle
United States Senate Committee On Reconstruction
Washington
Robert Wy Master
Tional Siool Rectors Associiution
Extraordiagvey
Loskwood Committee
Lockwood
Miners Wage Demands Rejected by Operators
The United Mine Workers faced a stalemate as operators rejected wage increase requests amid industry disputes. Officials indicated possible talks on extending the eight hour day for some twelve hour shift workers while warning of potential work stoppages. Stakeholders criticized pretension of industrial conditions and urged fair compensation for miners.
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Gi Ibar Witsor
United Mine Workers Ino Diatriet Ty
Deiesa
Mathtactie
Christ
Out Jabo
Anti-Drug Drive Expanded by Enright Orders
Enright orders a broad anti-drug drive amid numerous arrests and several prisoners held on weapon charges. Reports from Newark and New York detail higher bail and weapon possession cases, including ex-convicts and police reserves amid rising street violence and enforcement actions.
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Albert Smith
Police Brace For City Crime Wave Amid Street Thefts
Bridgeport officials voiced caution over a supposed crime wave while stressing normal conditions. Recent incidents included a theft of two auto tires, three bicycles, and a break at 22 Wasnrn Lod Avenue. A 7 year old Peter McCue sought shelter, and a youth was arrested for a wharf theft. Three tires from a car on Washington Avenue and a window entry at 22 Washington Avenue were reported.
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Poitier
Bridgeport
Cpn
Wasnrn Lod Avenue
Peter McCue
Ae Wag
Wharfe
Togis
FL. A. Strong
Yfi Main Street
John HH
Washington Avenue
Jamiga Rourke
Vine Street
Itas
Ay Guhert
Majin
Main Street
Word Avenue
BE. N. Nicholson
Dark Avenue
Peter Kowelick
O11
Warren
Gatuliow
Tity Stretford Avenue
Kansas anti cigarette law violations spark local probes
In Topeka and surrounding counties investigators report breaches of the Kansas anti cigarette law. Officials note donations to a fund are tied to cigarette purchases while community leaders distribute letters to disabled servicemen and veterans at local posts and hospitals. Authorities urge adherence and further checks across towns and facilities.
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Topeka
Kansas
Nineleéa Atchison
Mt i Provident
Harding
Topeka Waiien
Amaritan Legion Post
Camp Punston
Topeka State
Harding Discusses Economic Problems And World Peace
President-elect Harding addresses economic issues and international peace as key themes. He outlines plans for a cooperative world order and domestic recovery, noting discussions with business leaders and officials about post election policy directions and diplomatic priorities.
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Harding
Volcano eruptions alarm Japanese towns and forests
Volcanic activity at Asama in Japan provokes widespread alarm with violent crater explosions. A fiery column lit the sky while tremors and ash showers shook nearby towns. Forests and several villages were set ablaze and access to fires was hindered by labor shortages. One village reportedly endured severe damage and loss of life feared.
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Dee
Asama
Atate
Vilape
Britain Denies Cable Censorship Mentioned in Senate questions over information on Cabrera case
The article reports Britain denying censorship of cables in a Senate inquiry led by Senator Moses of New Hampshire. It covers embassy actions, a letter linked to Kellogg, and disputes over how information about Dr. Cabrera's detention and related embassy communications was handled, including calls by Dr. Bianchi and statements from Scotland Yard.
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Moses
New Hambahnie
Cabrera
Guptemila
Itewan Mada
Senatee Committee
Ued
Kellogg
Lawa
Kellege
Devis
R. Leslie Craige
Ambheav
Scotland Yard
Ket
State Department
Threassy
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Velegraph Company
John Goldhammer
Commercial Cable Company
Department Ofi
Bianchi
Ministen
Binnehj Sid Jt
Jean
Smuter
United States
Bridgeport Reports Uplift in School Enrollment Figures
Bridgeport records list 33,890 children enrolled in all schools, with fragmented digits and notes on data collection. The report notes 1979 figures, references other town data, and mentions Bureau of Standards weights and pending figures from 17 towns for assessment.
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Bridgeport
Pepe
Nimar
High Pressure Breaks Cut Bridgeport Water Lines
Bridgeport faces water pressure spikes as high as 80 psi, with 70 psi normal, after leaks along 300 miles of feed pipes. Experts warn rust and erosion inside iron mains create weak spots, causing bursts during peak demand. failures blamed on aging 20 year plus iron pipes and heavy rainfall swelling reservoirs.
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My. Senior
Bridgeport
Senior
Iringe Hemlocks
Bute
Seniors
Hydraulis Company
Agepont Hydraulic Company
Crawford Laundry Gives Week's Pay Bonus
One hundred Crawford Laundry Co employees were angered when bonuses were announced for full time workers. Those who had worked the last 10 months received one weeks wages, while new hires since last July got one and a half weeks. George E. Crawford spoke briefly as workers applauded.
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Crawford Laundry
Georne E. Crawford
King George's Speech before Parliament on Greece and Ireland
London dispatch reports the king's prorogued speech detailing friendly moves with foreign powers, calls for unity in Ireland, and support for a League of Nations mandate system. He notes Russia's unsettled status, urges economic reconstruction, and expresses hope the Home Rule bill will heal divisions.
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Londen
Aressi
Russia
Europe
Poland
Assembly of the Leame of Nations
Prince Wales
India
Ireland
Trelans Guieves
PDT
le Sid
Fiame Is Isolated as Blockade Ordered at Fiume
The Ziavian commander ordered a blockade beginning December 21 by land and sea around Fiume and adjacent territories including Voglia and Arua. The action targets any violation and sets time limits for withdrawal and departure of foreign subjects, warning of consequences under international law and allied treaties.
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Cavielia
Ziavan
Fiume
Pillman
Voglia
Arua
Caviglia
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