Curfew Declared In Central Park To Curb Crime
New York moves to curb crime during Christmas Eve as four men and a woman are arrested in Brooklyn over a wave of robberies in Manhattan and New Jersey. Police announce a Central Park curfew from midnight to dawn to protect pedestrians and vehicles, while judges impose harsh sentences and Commissioner Enright contemplates resigning to hire more officers.
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Loigny
Charles Hedtern
Keansburg
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York
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Criminal Court
Righ ‘Aa
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Astor Hotel
Instavetk
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Spawn
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Tifth Avenue
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Madison Avenues
Hoover Greets Overseas Workers in Christmas Message
Herbert Hoover announced from the European Relief council headquarters that over 10 million dollars has been pledged toward a 33 million dollar child saving fund. The fund targets 2.5 million destitute children in Eastern and Central Europe, with at least one million to be sheltered for the next harvest and hoped to be taken into American homes as guests until then.
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Herbert Woover
Europe
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Weather summary for Southern New England and nearby states
The forecast notes little temperature change Saturday and Sunday across Southern New England and Eastern New York with generally colder conditions in the eastern half of the country Friday. Temperatures remain below normal east of the Mississippi while rising Sunday in the Great Lakes region and Tennessee and east states. Winds north of Sandy Hook will be moderate to fresh northwest with overcast Saturday.
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Bridgeport Man Blamed for Derby Woman Death
Arthur Peterson of Millville Avenue faced a manslaughter charge after Eva, a Derby resident, was run down by his bacht car as she exited a trolley on December 20. Coroner K Mix ruled Peterson operated at high speed in a reckless manner while the driver Vincent Schuler was present in the car. The collision dragged Eva several feet under the machine before her driver could halt it.
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Millville Avenue
Eva
Peterson
Derby
K Mix
New Haven
Mix
Mike Hutcrials
Iadecar
Peterson Weld
Terkless
Schuler
Reixton Avenue
Taft Comments On Harding Vision For League and Armament
Taft endorses Harding's approach to the Versailles settlement and a league of nations framework. He cites desire for limited armament and a conference of nations to negotiate durable peace while preserving U.S. treaty benefits, with careful boundaries on non just provisions and political military commitments. Harding plans Christmas dinner with journalists and time for rest tomorrow.
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Society of Nations
Sensier Harding
Taft
Senater
Parding
Ugsth
Conference of Nations
Germany
United States
Harding
Lection Results For Amweld Lodge Election At Pore
Polestars Lection reports the Ruma No. 152 of ili Pore electing officers at 474 East Washington Avenue. One day night session accepted new applications and initiated members. Results list dense Molinari as recording secretary Lean tani as general secretary Cossetta Woodward Lemarde as treasurer.
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Washington Avenue
Dense Molinari
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Ory Woodward
Lemarde
Bridgeport Built Submarine Leads U S Navy Pride
The S-16 submarine, built in Bridgeport, is touted as a premier U S Navy vessel. Measuring 540 feet? and displacing 1 040 tons, it features 12 torpedoes with 800 pound warheads, 15 knot surface speed, and 2 knot submerged speed. Commander Bennett leads a crew of 22, highlighting its rapid Pacific-crossing capability and advanced underwater machinery.
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Liewdt
City Garage Budget Plan for 1921 Reveals costs
The municipal garage in 1921 seeks funds totaling about 84 950 dollars 75 cents to operate. Expenditures include 25 700 for salations 23 000 for oils tubes and pads 1 200 for soap sponges chamois and supplies 700 for power and light 200 for telephone 150 for office furniture 150 for stamps and 449 70 for new equipment. The garage opened last September and the Board of Apportionment has already allowed 25 080 83 to run it.
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Wetha
Board of Apportionment
Health Department
Oyta Ambukeniers
Board of Alvermen
Ingwead
Christmas Eve in Gridseport Sparks Holiday Rush
Shoppers flood the center as Salvation Army workers man kettles for the last Christmas Eve, traffic floods streets, and shop windows glow. Newsboys’ shrill cries mix with festive noise while the city endures a chilly yet hopeful night of giving.
Tattoos On Te Dom and Local Names Stated
Fragmented OCR text mentions tattooing or labeling on a person named A. Meum Wonilyy and others in a contested occupation line. It lists multiple names and addresses in a garbled fashion, with unclear roles or events. The article lacks coherent facts to establish a clear incident or outcome.
U.S. Soldiers on Rhine to Get Christmas Dinner
U S soldiers on the Rhine to receive a traditional Christmas feast with homemade candy popcorn balls and “home” dishes. The celebration includes wine, cigars, and gifts, with volunteers contributing 100000 marks to buy clothing and toys for German children in the occupied area. A Santa Claus will distribute presents from Christmas trees.
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Rhine
Corlenz
Dee
Oro
Tae
Newfield Branch Library Planned
City library board filed a request with the auditor seeking 176000 for a new West End branch as part of a six-year plan to establish permanent branches. Officials expect to add a North or Maplewood facility later, with funds influenced by endowments and rents.
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Nawiald Ranch
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Warnegie Library Fund
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Library Board
Team Bath Library
Benington City
Maplewood
Board of Apportionment
Nhrasy
Fugand
YD Reunion Planned in Boston for July
A reunion for the YD group is planned in Boston this July. The event will honor divisions and memorials, with members from Bridgington and nearby areas invited. The plan includes a dedication to past members and a memorial display highlighting their service.
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Boston
Negro highwaymen held for Superior Court in Norwalk
Eddie Jones and Harry Jackson, two jailed highwaymen, were arraigned in Norwalk city court on assault with intent to kill charges after escaping officers near Peat Swamp Westport. Bail set at 5000 each. remanded to Bridgeport jail under heavy guard. One officer wounded with a fractured arm. escape followed by capture hours later.
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Harry Jackson
Bridgeport Jar
Norwalk
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Jackson
High Court
Tridgeport
Wiliam T. Bennington
Thomes Ment
Sher Edward LG. Doles
Svurgeone Munt
Jones and Jackson
Peat Swamp
Westport
Michael Gilbert
Munt
Gilbert
Profit-Sharing Plan Sparks Worker Tension At Plant
Willis: Matd says the company has not turned the plant over to workers and remains run by the employer. After two wage cuts of 16 percent each caused by falling product prices, workers briefly walked out before agreeing to a profit-sharing basis for wages to continue production.
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Willis
Wha
Nlue
Three Pardons Granted by Wilson to Lifers
President Wilson grants clemency as Christmas gift to six men in federal prisons. Three pardons, including two lifers, are issued from Leavenworth and Neil Island, citing good conduct and nearing sentence end. The department notes clemency for men with solid records and nearing release, reflecting federal mercy amid wartime pressures.
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Neil Island
Obituary notices of Benjamin Brogan and others in city
Obituary notices detail Benjamin Brogan dying at home of his sister Nellie Hoffman and other bereavements. Funeral services, burial places, and names of relatives, church clergy, and pallbearers are listed for several individuals including Lida McCellough, Joan Ford, John Sweeney, Mary Farnell, Ellen Donaldson, Thomas Davey, and others, with service locations at St Michael's, St Thomas, St Patrick's, and Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Yaster
Nellie Hoffman
Punemi
Joan C. Ford
Laurel Avenue
BH. A. Daveport
People's Presiterian Churchs
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Joha J. Sweeney
Funeral Services For G T Kelly Held Monday
Funeral services for George T Kelly, long time tea trucking contractor and prominent Knights of Columbus member, will be held Monday at St Patrick's church at 10 am with solemn requiem. Burial follows at Wechad's cemetery. He died at his North Avenue home after a period of illness, aged 62. He served as councilman and alderman in Bridgeport politics and held top leadership roles in the Knights of Columbus, including grand knight and district deputy. Survived by wife Catherine Killian Kelly and half brother Michael O'Neill. A Knights of Columbus meeting will be held Saturday to address his death.
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Hartford
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Thomas
Thomas Pender
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Umum
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I Pte
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Kelly
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Desree
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Hotesters of America
Crane Ralet Association
St Patricx’s Holy” Naron Sotiety
Catherine Killian Kelly
Michael O'Neill
Milford Man Seeks Release Of Property From Attachment
Judge Webb reserved decision in Milford Supreme Court on Charles Wilar Tikonsin versus ex wife Fannie Harrison. Case centers on property leased from an attachment tied to alimony and support payments of 6000 plus 15 per week. Complex issues involve technical points and possible precedent for the high court.
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Webb
Supreme Court
Charles Wilar- Tikonsinst
Fannie. K. Harrison
New Haven
Mary Ann Barnes Dies at 63 in Local Burial Service
The committal service was read by Father Keane for Mary Ann Barnes also known as Mary Ann wife of Jake Barnes who died yesterday at 63. She is survived by two sons Bert M and George A. Funeral will be held at 2:50 PM Monday from the funeral chapel at Walker and Banker S44 Wainfeld Avenue with burial in Park Cemetery.
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Mary Ann Barnes
Mary Ann
Jake Barnes
Bert M
George A
Walker 2Nd Banker
Wainfeld Avenue
Park Cemetery
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Ray Teil
Wey
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Kyriah
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Will
American Hardware Stores
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Fairfield Ave
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