Standard Road System Standards Considered by Highway Commissioners
Highway commissioners in Boston discuss standard road and material specifications for new states highway projects. A noted engineer explains testing procedures, quantity estimates, and contract controls, including bids, payments, and adjustments for material use and workmanship.
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Bacan
Vathway
Boston
Atx
New Bland
Hathway
John NO Martone
Romania Votes Raise for King Amid Expenses
Romania faces higher costs as Parliament debates payments tied to King Ferdinand and Queen Marie’s visit. Reports indicate increased allowances and salaries for officials, with Senate approving raises to cover ceremonial and maintenance expenses amid ongoing royal duties.
Myrtle Beach Pageant to Be Held Evening Play
Myrtle Beach announces a community pageant to be staged Tuesday evening at the whapel. The program includes performances and religious edification under the direction of the theater editor in charge, with additional readings and a planned Sunday class event.
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Arcner
reUgiona Edigtton
Paris
America on Threshold Of Great Era in Art
Belgian professor Noel of Douvalna university says Americans are on the threshold of a great era in art and intellectual pursuits after attending the International Philosophy Congress at Harvard. He notes the general standard of living and education in the United States compare favorably with Europe.
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America
Bissels
Belgium
Noel
International Eines of Philosophy
Harvard
Mi Sacerasor
Camiinat Mereter
Philosephy
United States
Christmas Party At Bridgeport Boys Club Attracts 530 Guests
About 130 boys attended the Bridgeport Boys Club Christmas party on Middle Street directed by Miss Lenarhey. A full program entertained the youths, with free refreshments and gifts from a large Christmas tree. The club serves mainly children from poor families as its annual gesture for those for whom Christmas is more than a day off.
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Bridgeport
Middle Street
Lenarhey
Belugeport
Notables Attend Brookers Funeral in Torrington
A large funeral procession and tributes mark the funeral of Mr. Brook er with visitors from New York Chicago and Connecticut. Notables including John D. Ryan and Cornelius Kelly of the Anaconda Copper Co ride to Torrington for the interment at Hillside Cemetery tomorrow.
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New Bank
Chicago
Brook O
New York
Pointy South
Ansonia
John D. Ryan
Cornelius Kelly
Anaconia Copper Company
Masonic Temple
Thase
Brool
New Haven
Hartford
Connecticut
Brooker
Torrington
I A. Om
Hillside Cemetery
Udy
Union Levatue Club
New Yorn
Piso
Myr. Brooker
Cahuncey SF del Raut
Mae W
Fasra
Miutn
Higgins Takes Ward’s Place as Scout Head
Verdy Dee reports Higgins to assume leadership of the Homatanie council scouting section after Ward's departure. The article notes Jerome A. TT, 40, as part of a recent meeting. Clarence Wart and other officials are referenced in unclear details. Higgins will take over duties shortly after January 1 in a regional move spanning four southern states.
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Higgins Takes
Ward
Scout
Mexico Denies US Export License for 10 Planes to Mexico
State Department disclosed a Mexican government request to export ten airplanes bought near Los Angeles from Douglas Aircraft. The license was denied with no stated reason. No military aircraft exports have been licensed since the embargo, except rifles and arms sold by the US to Mexico during the De La Huerta period. The Mexican government has not clarified whether the California purchases are military aircraft.
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Washington
Dev
State Department
Coyicense
United States
Douglas Atrotime aAnufacturing
Los Angeles
Onl
Lcense
United Staes
Mexico
United Stats
Mexico City
de la Huerta
California
Parents of Five Gas Victims Still In Danger
Mr and Mrs Albert C Arre of 216 DeForest Avenue remain in serious condition at Bridgeport Hospital after five children died from gas asphyxiation during sleep. Father more critical, mother able to talk. they have not been told of the deaths. Funeral services for the victims William, Winslow, Fighard, Jessie, and Irene will be held tonight. Landlord Charles Angeltinger reported smelling gas and found two gas jets open on a three burner plate in the kitchen. The victims were found in two second floor bedrooms.
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Albert C. Arre
DeForest Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Nipa
William
Steht
Winslow
Fighard
Jessie
Tares
Irene
Eix
Charles Algeltinger
America Fooled butler charges and ship destruction scheme
An American speaker contends nations duped the United States into disarmament plans. He claims forced destruction of seed ships and cites debts and treaties as evidence of manipulation. He laments declined promises and criticizes policy that would leave America fiscally drained to rival navies.
Actress's Husband Plans Deceptive Visiting Act in NY Marriage Revelations
A New York note reports actress Olive Tell marrying Henry Hobart in a sudden ceremony at 3 pm at the Collegiate church on Fifth Avenue. Hobart supposedly pretends to be only visiting while living with Tell at Lexington Avenue, as they pursue a romance amid public attention and long-standing stage ties dating back seven years.
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New York
Oliver
Ghey
Olive
Henry Tobart
Bie
Fifth Avenue
Jimmy Waulker Gentlow
Lexington Avenue
Henry
Miss Tell
Mr. Hobart
Montagu Love
McDermott Claims State Witness Is Mellett Killer
Patrick Eugene McDermott testified in Canton murder trial, denying involvement in the alleged conspiracy and saying he warned Don R. Mellett life was in danger. He accused state witness Steve Kaschalk, clashed with the judge, and faced contempt risks while other witnesses later contradicted his story.
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Wanton
Tatrick
Eugene McDermott
Don R. Mellett
Canton Publsher
Mellett
Dancer
Siory Brough
McDermott
Kaschalk
Edwin W. Dick
Cleveland
Akron
Yantot
Tkaschelle
Widow of Slain Detective Held for Trial in Oklahoma City
Edith M. Bishop, widow of Luther Bishop a two gun state detective, bound over for trial in Lashriet court after a preliminary hearing. She faced a charge of slaying her husband December 4 in bed at their home. Pistols found in a closet and two surprise witnesses testified they heard and saw two men depart the Bishop residence after the shooting.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Edith M. Bishop
Lastriet Court
Luther Bishop
Jalil
B'shon
Tome
Bishop
Bishop Lome
Vital Statistics Birth notices from Raleigh to Wheeler
Raleigh and Margaret Nelson live at 4 Recton avenue and report a daughter born December 18. Samuel and Ethel Bartram of 236 Dover street announce a son born December 14. Gustav and Jennie Carlson of 79 Seaview terrace welcome a son born December 14. Nicholas and Jessie Gigmbazo of 118 Beers street report a daughter born December 11. Willan and Ruth Sterson at 4 Garrell avenue announce a dunzhie born December 15. Alexander and Elizabeth Burns of Jas Crean avenue report a daughter born December 20. Paul and Belin Sterk of 168 Sima Street announce a daughter born December 21. Carl and Helen Strimwing of 9122 Wheeler avenue report a daughter born December 19.
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Turths
Raleigh
Margaret Nelson
Recton Avenue
Samuel
Ethel Bartram
Dover Street
Gustav
Jennie Carlson
Seaview Terrace
Nicholas
Jessie Gigmbazo
Beers Street
Li, Willan
Ruth Sterson
Garrell
Dunzhie
Alexande
Idizabeth Buns
Jas Crean
Paul and
Belen Sterk
Sima Street
Carl and
Helen Strimwing
Wheeler Avenue
Holiday Dance of Bachelors At Brooklawn Club
About 200 guests attended the Bachelors Club annual holiday dance at Brooklawn Country Club. A jazz orchestra entertained as proceeds go to the Community Chest. Club sponsors included W Robert Kutscher Edward Spargo Jr George Toster Rex DeLacour Mertram Van Ness and John Jennings.
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Breoklawn Country Club
Bachelo Club
Nho
Sun Group
Community Chest
W Robert Kutscher
Edward C. Spargo, Jr
Gover Jennings
Inward Julies
George Toster
Rex DeLacour
Mertram van Ness
Frank Hasler
John M. Jennings
Rail engineers vote on strike by mail in Boston area
Boston dated report shows 3000 members of the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Locomotive Firemen and Engineers voting by referendum on possible strike over extension of Boston to Troy runs. Officers note ballots unlikely to be counted before next week and results then. The unions issue a joint statement denying wage dispute but outlining the safety and service concerns involved in the dispute.
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Boston
Brotherhoods of Lacyneotive
Boston and Maine Railroad
Troy
N. Y
Slike
TI. A. Twinhell
G. A. Henderson
Brotherheads
Helian Lelugs
Bestia Ant Trev
X.Y
Mindea
Cry of Oh Sam Dont Main Clue in Hatchet Murders
In Northern Payette County a farm home was attacked at night. Charles Halterman and his wife were found murdered with a hatchet and shotgun respectively. Laborer Satterfield was arrested on suspicion after the cry of Oh Sam Dont named him. sheriff Thunsey said another suspect may be involved.
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Washington
Sam
Don
Euspirhom
Stom
Atterman
Yeo Halterman
Halterman
Berther
Walterman
Satterfield
Jeffersonsvile
Thunsey
Lnto
Satterfields
Greased pig saved from crowd by humane agents
Anson ta Dee Woods and Herbert D. Brooks of the Connecticut Humane Society halted a pre Christmas skating rink stunt featuring a greased pig. They cited two statutes banning cruelty to animals and a 1923 act regulating animal exhibitions, warning the proprietor against the scheme and potentially a lottery violation. Humane agents warn of broader oversight of animal handling during the season.
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Ansonta
Dee
Hand of the Law
Naugstuck Valley
Connecticut Humane Society
MacDonald
Woods
Herbert D. Brooks
Hbrooks
Humane Society
New Haven
Auto Sales in United States Set New Mark
United States motor vehicles in use exceed 22 million, led by New York with 1,818,765. Commercial vehicles total 2,876,781, passenger cars 19,465,076. California and Ohio follow as top rivals. Nevada and Delaware report the lowest counts. State registrations show broad prosperity and high growth in 1926, with the largest annual sales on record.
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New York
United States
New York State
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illnois
Michigan
Texas
Nevada
Delaware
Wyoming
Local Man Promoted to Key Roles on New Haven Railroad
Two railroad men, including former bridgeporter K Clemens, were promoted to top posts in the New Haven Railroad repointing department by general auditor A T Carmichael. Clemens becomes assistant general auditor in charge of revenue accounting. Drummond likewise gains warder of receipts and had earlier served as station and traveling accountant.
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Bridgeport
Finnally
Drummond
Bridgewater
Mauls
Supreme Court Dry Law Ruling Draws Doctors’ Ire
Chicago December current Illinois Medical Journal attacks Supreme Court ruling on Congress power to regulate physicians whiskey prescriptions. Calls decision devastating to public welfare and medical efficiency. Warns doctors risk license loss fines or imprisonment if they prescribe or fail to restrict whiskey under set limits.
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Chicago
Supreme Court of the United States
Congres
Illinois Medical Journal
Illinois State Medical Society
Connecticut Hunter Hurt In Deer Mistake In 1923 Report
A Connecticut hunter was mistaken for a deer and shot with buckshot, violating deer and Sunday hunting laws. The annual report by Superintendent John W. Titcomb also notes two other hunting accidents, including a boy shooting a companion while aiming at pigeons. The commission urges parental participation in hunting training and cites increased department staff and ongoing educational programs on birds and conservation.
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Hartford
Connecticut
John W. Titcomb
State Board of Fisheries and Game
Wicour Smith
Connecticut Audubem Society
Mama
Connecticut College For Women
Springfield
Philadelphia
City Employees Stage Christmas Parties
City workers held festive gatherings across floors of the town hall yesterday. Third floor staff at the Lommoen Center chamber shared a turkey dinner, while second floor occupants enjoyed an attic party. Board of Education offices hosted a grab bag in the board room, with another City Hall party planned in the town clerk's office today.
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Ety Hall
Lommoen Center
Board of Education
City Hall
Grand Rapids firms merge to form new store equipment firm
Grand Rapids Showcase and Welch-Wilmarth merge to create Grand Rapids Store Equipment Corp with assets exceeding $11,000,000. Samuel D. Young, president, announced the creation.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids Showcase Company
Welch-Wilmarth Corporation
Grand Rapids Store Equipment Corporation
Samuel D. Young
Bridgeport High Schools Aid Needy Families At Christmas
In Bridgeport, students from Central Warren Harding and Congress High Schools collected foodstuffs clothing toys and books to distribute to hundreds of poor families. The events featured class stunts carols and small performances with donations handed to the Salvation Army for distribution.
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Bridgeport
Central
Warren Harding
Congress
Eighr
Salvation Army
Chorge Laden
Doane Decker
Alvin C. Bruel
Julia Parnum
Celia Garron
Spain
Marice Sesa
Germany
Catherine Hendricks
Old England
Catherine Wallace
Hungary
Komanyi
Holland
Betty Feidt
Scandinavia
Florence Morafi
Victoria Piccerillo
Anges Karn
Red Mill
Beatrice Katz
Marion Beck
Warren Ilarding High School
Congress High
Joseph E. Jeffrey
Dorothy Goldstein
Eugene Field
Harry Christianson
Elfery Burbank
Santa Claus
Alfred Jennings
Jeffery
Harding High
Dark
S Gims
M. Katherine Russell
Charl Usman
Harold Connelly
Car Used in Hold-Up Recovered in Stamford
An automobile believed used by bandits in the Wednesday night hold up of Edward Mulaney at the Yellow Mill bridge was recovered on Tudor street. Stolen earlier from Henry P. McLaughlin, the car contained small change linking it to the crime. Stamford police detained two youths matching the suspects' description but Mulaney could not identify them and the pair were released.
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Edward Mullane
Yellow Mill Bridge
Henry P. McLaughlin
Park Avenue
Foeter
Tudor Street
Lyon Terrace
Stamford
Sandis
Washburn
Mulaney
Éum
Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Claims Cold Fight
An advertisement touts Luxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to prevent colds and fortify the system against influenza. It features a box signature from E. W. Grave and is labeled as a safe and proven remedy.
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E. W. Grave
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