Oxford Quiet Invaded by Merchants Windowing the City
A damaged 19th century notice describes Oxford's sacred quiet disrupted by merchants selling city waste land and nearby properties. It notes plans to auction sections within six months to fund arcades and development along the Breuil river, Ship Street, and surrounding university areas, amid rising traffic and noise concerns.
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England
Mel
Oxford
Cty
Ie Pralls
Horsemarket
Breul
Ship Street
Jesus Colleges
Ford
University
Survey Director Named for Coast and Geodetic Survey
Washington February report says Tester Jones of Virginia was nominated today by President Coolidge for re appointment as director of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. The nomination highlights ongoing priority on national geodetic work and coastal mapping.
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Washington
Tester Jones
Virginia
Coolidge
Tthe Coast and Geodetic Survey
Elsenboss Renamed Brookfield Tax Collector
Brookfield appoints Leonard H. Misenboss as personal tax collector by the Board of Selectmen. He begins duties by meeting taxpayers at William E. Pinckney’s Center store, Monday morning. Tax payments accepted at CG. L. Dean’s store from February 9, city time 12 to receive payments.
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Brookfield
Felt
Leonard H. Misenboss
Board of Selectmen
William E. Pinckney
CG. L. Deandehk
Wty
House Passes Bill to Amend Code of Court Procedure
Senate today passed a bill to amend the judicial code with amendments expanding discretionary powers of the Supreme Court and revising circuit court of appeals jurisdiction. The measure, backed by the Supreme Court and American Bar Association, drew opposition from Senator Wellin who called it federal oligarchy.
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HOUSE
de House Hill
Senate
Supreme Court
Circuit Courts of
Apppeal
American Bar Association
Wellin
Alabama
Wife Seeks Divorce for Desertion After 1918 Marriage
Leah Taylor Seanton of Bridgeport seeks a decree of divorce from Bers. Seanton, formerly of this city now in Long Island City, alleging desertion six months after their June 1928 marriage. She asks for a relief from bed and alimony and a name change.
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Seanton
Long Island City
Leah Taylor Seanton
Bridgeport
Bers
Life Savers Advertises Candy for Children
An advertisement from Life Savers promotes regular use of Life Savers for children. It claims sugar is beneficial for active youths and that the candy is pure wholesome, safe for teeth, and leaves no sticky debris. The message encourages keeping Life Savers handy at home for youngsters.
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Life Savers, Inc
Port Chester
N. C
Radio talk quirks stir talk over dignified Roxy style
New York Feb 3 WK EAF says it did not gag Roxy and he says little. Mystery surrounds WEAF broadcasts as management notes Roxy’s lively personality may be toned for dignity. Officials say announcements must be dignified while noting prior requests to modify his style.
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New York
Wkeaf
Roxy
Artace
Ss. G. Rethafel
Cuitos Theatre
Big Friendly
Lifermat Woof
Gang
Sam Wight
Amera Telephone and Telegraph Company
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WEAF
Oficra
J. A. Hoinma
Casline Prange AW
Rox
Jae Mare
Holman
Wilton To Continue Red Cross In Schools
Wilton Feb 3. The executive committee of the American Red Cross met with President George S Weston last evening. They considered reviving Junior Red Cross Work in school districts and voted to continue it among the town’s youth as weather allows. An emergency kit will be placed at the Wilton telephone exchange with Mrs Inez Lawson in charge of operations.
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Wilton
American Hed Cross
George 8. Weston
Med Une
Neorle
Red Cross
Wilton Elephone Exchange
Inez Lawson
Chilef
More Automobiles Fewer Horses in Newtown District
In the Newtown area residents report growth in automobile ownership and stable or rising values, with 223 district taxpayers and last year’s total tax burden around 64,710. Parish supper at St Rose’s church in Sandy Hook slated for February 18 and Monsignor Ligan’s niece Donahue attends investiture in Phillipsburg.
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St. Rose’s Church
Martin
Donahue
West Fort Lee
N. J
Edwart J. Egan
D. D
Phillipsburg
Thomas J. Walsh
Trenton
Ligan
Women Lead Men In Personal Tax Payments Report
Tax collectors report women outpaced men in paying personal taxes. Total daily receipts show women contributing more to current year personal taxes, with men lagging across multiple categories including current year and arrears. The office of Tax Collector Barnard A. Drew noted the figures and compared gender participation.
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Collerturs
Anc Tharreau
Hughes Sends Text of Paris Reparations Plan
Secretary Hughes submitted the official text of the Paris reparations agreement to the Senate in response to a resolution of inquiry. The move aims to clarify whether the United States has obligations regarding European affairs.
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Hughes
Washington
Bet
Paris
Sénate
Sendle
United Field
Bridgeport Issues 300 Licenses to Sportsmen
Town Clerk report shows January issued 206 resident fishing licenses and four resident president licenses. Three non residents obtained licenses. December figures record 13 resident licenses, three nonresident licenses, and additional fishing licenses issued during the month.
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Bridgeport
Joseph Ff. Wieler
Dempsey Pursues Marriage License Amid Retirement Talk
Los Angeles February 3. Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey seeks a marriage permit to wed actress Estelle Taylor possibly by May 20 or sooner. Manager Jack Kearns denies retirement plans, while promoters in New York and California bid for a match with Dempsey as legal boxing rules here expand to longer bouts.
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LO Angeles
Calif
Estelle Taylor
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Jack
Dempsey
California
Santa Ana
Gretna Green
Kearns
Miss Taylor
Tomy Cibbons
Shelby
Tex Rickard
New York
Pempsey
Gibbons
New York City
Jersey City
Harry Will
Black Panther
New Orleans
Charley Fenderson
Brooklyn
Wire Kearns
New Officers Installed at Stratford Lodge
Newly elected officers of Star Bethlehem Court 32 were installed by Mrs Eva Dessereau. Officers include Commander Mary, vice commander Mildred, marshal Aytis, chaplain Joahn Roger, inside guard M. Mahlon, outside guard M. Clinton, treasurer TE Holmes, trustee Jr. Eale, and other posts. Pasadena in winter plans noted for Mrs Frederick Teach and Miss Margaret Beach.
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Telelew
Star Bethlehem
Mra
Eva. Dessereau
Mary
Mildred Ne
Nattie Wale
Marshal Aytis
Jjoahn Roger
M. Mahlen
M. Clinton
A. TeLorme
C. Payne
TE. Holmes
F. Beardsley
Jr. Eale
Pasadena
Frederick Teach
Elm Street
Margaret Beach
California
Birth Control Clinic Prohibited by Court in Chicago
The Appellate Court ruled today that the Chicago Health Commissioner could deny a birth control clinic license. The ruling reversed a lower court order and directed the commissioner to issue a license if appropriate. The decision did not rule on clinic legality, focusing instead on discretionary licensing authority.
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Gineado
Chicago
WM. OM. Fisher
Ny Bundesen
Helen G. Carpenter
Carpenter
Mark Prow
Railroad solicitor Allan H. Strong dies at home
Allan H. Strong, general solicitor for the Pennsylvania Railroad, died at his New Brunswick home on February 7 while writing a note in bed. He served as a prominent legal figure for the railroad and was known for his long tenure.
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N. I
Allan H. Strong
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Laday
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