Legion Club Election At Golden Street Post HQ
The Harry W. Congdon Post of the American Legion will hold elections Friday evening at post headquarters on Gold Street. Incumbent leader Veo 4 will not seek action due to duties tied to his committee role. Backers pledge reform while canvassers plan an extensive membership campaign.
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Harry W. Congdon
U American Legion
Gold Istreet
Willand Ballou
Eliterorate Society
Sleckom
Wan Resents Attempt To Put Him To Sleep
William Kearns, a roomer at the Union on Main Street, resented efforts to enforce quiet. In a liquor influenced dispute with Jamey Daly, the night clerk of the Christian Union, Kearns became abusive and was ejected during the struggle. He faced charges of breach of peace and drunkenness.
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William Kearns
Fing Union
Main Street
Ssn
Jamey Daly
Th Christian Union
Daly
Tearns
Back Fire Damages Car On Tulnton Street
A back fire in a machine caused slight damage of about 25 dollars to an automobile owned by James Rawley on Tulnton Street yesterday afternoon. The car on Pnition Street caught fire but the blaze was quickly extinguished by firemen.
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James Rawley
Bulton Street
Pnition Street
Annual Dance of Holy Cross Club Draws Large Attendance
The Bridgeport Undergraduate Club of Holy Cross College held its annual dance last night in the Strathholm Hotel ballroom. More than 100 couples attended as the hall featured purple and white decor and floral accents. The dance committee included Edward Larkin, Thomas Halton, Edward Kennel, James Laver, and Frank McGuire among others. alumni committee members and club officers were listed with several class years represented.
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Bridgecport
Holy Cross College
Strathhml
Nupternia Avena
Dancy
Edward Larkin
Thomas Halton
Edward Kennel
James Laver
California Prohibition Law Boosts Hootch Prices in Southland
Bootleggers raise hooch prices in Southern California citing the Wright enforcement bill after the election. Dr. Briggs of the all-Saloon League predicts dry days from enforcement, with broad power for peace officers to enter homes and seize liquor without warrants. The act passed by about 25 000 votes but awaits official certification before going into effect within five days.
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Los Angeles
Dee
Souther Calfornia
Neumounere
California
Briges
all-Saloon League
Tiy
Briggs
Sowreh
Petel
Cellay Boret
Briggs Sso
San Jose
Sacramento
Police arrest man after liquor fueled auto collision
Mathew Furlow of 352 Carroll Avenue was jailed on two charges after a 3 o clock collision Sunday involving a car owned by the Gay Appliance Co of 603 Fairfield Avenue and a streetcar on Main Street East Washington Avenue. Robert Wilson of North Washington Avenue, a passenger, suffered severe scalp lacerations and possible skull fracture. his condition at St Vincent's Hospital was described as "ra ul."
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Mathew Furlow
Carroll Aveenue
Gay Appiance Company
Fairfield Avenue
Main Street
East Washington Avenue
Robert Wilson
North Washington Avenue
Wilson
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lmst
Raul
Man Arrested After Assault on Grocery Store Owner
Paul Slivka of 83 Pixtse ytreat was arrested for assault and breach of the peace after allegedly attacking Harry Demirjian, owner of a grocery at 659 Grant Street, who had opposed youths loitering nearby. Police found the two in a struggle. clothing loosened.
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Paul Slivka
Pollo
Harry Demir
Jian, & Grocery
Grant
Slivke
Yhamselyeg
Grecines Pollug
Demirjlan
Slivka
Cep
Puzich
Governor Would Eliminate Tolls On State Bridges
Governor Trerety J. Lake would end tolls on state bridges. Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennel and the commission propose removing ferry fees from state revenue, noting no deficit from forty operations and highlighting wind and Windsor without tolls. The report cites 103 people and one horse renting, with details on ferry revenue and expenses.
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Trerety J. Lake
Charles J. Bennel
Hig
Bri Mort
Heland
State Treasury
Fed Pallards
Loweve
Sraport
Jdast
Windsor
Asbury Proposal Seeks New Park Lands Bill
Representatives discussed a 26 A proposal to introduce legislation in the coming session to acquire additional state land for Putnam Road Reading property. The plan received backing from Danbury and Bethel delegates at City Hall and was to be pursued by Representatives Andrews McGuire and Roe.
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Asbury
Tite
Eaming
Putman
Redding
Danbury
Bethel
Aloe
George W. Andrews
C. GB. McGuire
George W. Roe
Yale Scholar Describes Rapid Chinese Arts Learning
Dr Edward H Hume of Yale spoke in the United Church about China’s educational revolution. He noted Chinese avidity for Western literature and dramatic works in Chinese translations, the proliferation of modern bookstores, and the growth of journals and educational societies across cities. He described his years as Yale representative in China and his authority on Oriental studies.
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Edward H. Hume
Yale
China
United Church
Wynty
Doctor Hume
Tand
Culture and energy debate at astronomy meeting
At an American Astronomical Society gathering, scientists discuss culture, repose, and the flow of ideas as essential to progress. They warn against mob mentality in media and praise education to unlock human energy and talent.
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Velna
Nis
Axrugele
American Stronomes Society
Colane
Jo Auihs
Covus
Jarmy
Cumenag
Ariel Ni
Austace
M. Lashley
Wntamalogicat Society of America
Nature
Thig Society
Iis Prent Prat
W. A. Coukneel
University of Colorade
Fibro
Sing Cine American Payogicu) Association
Dlarry DB
Sor
7Diana University
New Britain Police Punished for Disobedience
In New Britain on December 27 a board of police commissioners punished officers for insubordination by reducing vacation allowances and fines for failing to attend drills. One officer admitted attending a Ku Klux Klan meeting, which the drill master denied. several others faced penalties of two to fourteen days.
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New Britain
Michael Flyton
Changes 10 Affects Client's Property At Madison Avenue
Attorney for the Rowtd of Appralanl claims changes on Madison Avenue and related streets will cause damages to property owners. The board heard objections to grade changes on Cupdon Street Hillside Avenue and sewer assessments on Jewell Sage Farmer and Thorne streets. The proceedings reference property claims, anticipated damages, and disputes over street improvements.
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Thomas M. Clutlinan
Spargo & Winter
Madison Avenue
Cupdon Street
Hillside Avenue
Jewell Avenue
Sage Avenue
Farmer Avenue
Thorne Street
Free trap of hs wonderful accumulation type ing application
Mangled ad urges readers to write to W. B. Rice in Adams New York for a free trap of a dubious medical appliance claimed to treat ruptures. It promises dramatic cures for hernias and similar conditions, warning of dangers from delaying treatment and recommending immediate action with a coupon.
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Rice
Main St. Adams
N.Y
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Wan
John F. Keane
John F. Keane & Co
Bridgeport
CONN
Pall
E H. Humes
Glaska
Ron
Smqnes
Sele Ace
Matisburg
Midiond
Guinc
Afine
Ww. S. Rice, Inc
N. Ty
Dan
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Savings and Foreign Exchange
First, National Bankport
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