Westport Postmastership Second Exam Ordered by Civil Service Board
Memorial meeting held for Wilson. town notes a Sunday gathering and cloak-room plans while officials prepare to select a candidate. Messages from President Wilson praised by Democrats. funeral date set Wednesday for the late leader.
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Stratford Profiles No. 17 Preview Fragment
The text fragment presents a chaotic notice likely from a Stratford Profiles page. It references individuals, dates, and informal remarks, but the readable portions offer no clear event or outcome. The readable names or groups are unclear, making a precise summary difficult from the damaged OCR.
War veteran with hatchet runs wild in Westport
A troubled ex service man armed with a hatchet terrorized residents in Saugatuck, near Westport, before officers overpowered him and placed him in custody awaiting medical treatment. The incident prompted a request for admission to a government hospital for care.
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Westport
Commend Wilson's Work in Behalf of Laboring Men
A de Valer tian diary lauds Woodrow Wilson for labor causes. Meeting attendees include trade union officials and politicians who praise his labor friendly legislation and promotion of workers rights as essential to American democracy.
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Vertea
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Tabor
Lenin
Amelia
Y M C A Opens Drive for Members Tonight
The Y M C A starts a recruitment drive with several new male members expected to join. Activities planned at Latuaet hall include a campaign event and a military tone display featuring a local team and leaders guiding the effort.
Woodrow Wilson Legion Post Named in City History
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local Legion post named for Woodrow Wilson in an unnamed city. It references a community event, possible meeting notes, and mentions paths to May and a ceremony or dedication with individuals and groups unnamed.
Jinx Hits Hens In 13th Week Of Laying Contest
Report on a poultry laying contest noting Jinx Hens leading with strong scores. Describes top pens from Joplin Missouri and White Rocks at Dover and White Leghorns from various breeders. Mentions research on cod liver oil improving young chick leg strength and feeds details for mash mixtures.
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Levermore Wins Bok Peace Award
Levermore wins Bok Peace Award honoring a plan for peaceful international cooperation. The ceremony, presided by Melyille 1 Star counselor and attended by Esthe Tyerell Lape and Henry F Stimson, highlights the proposal’s aim to replace rigid alliance structures with mutual counsel and practical steps toward global harmony.
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Melyille
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Henry F Stimson Fromer
Davie
Westport Notes on Local Social Events and Residents
A crowded Westport notes section reports social gatherings and visits. Highlights include Mrs MacDowell hosting a reception at the Hotel Astro in honor of Miss Tucille Macon, updates on residents in New York City, New London, and Norwalk areas, and confirmations of school, club, and church activities.
Wilson’s 1912 Visit Mentioned in Patchy Memo
The fragmentary text recalls William Howard Taft era politics and a 1912 visit by Wilson, with scattered names such as La Pesta and Mowatt. It notes Democratic town activity, committee mobilization, and mentions schedules or meetings tied to Bridgeport and state figures.
French Budget Plan Faces Opposition from Deputies
A fragmented report outlines opposition within the French Assembly as delegates clash over the budget plan. Critics argue the measure favors certain interests, while supporters insist it stabilizes the economy and funds essential services.
Westport Postmaster Exam Protest Triggers New Tryout
The Republican Town Committee requests a second examination for Westport Postmaster after questions arose about the prior candidates. Only William J Wood, a Democrat, qualified in the December 1 test. officials plan to set a new date and request state and postal service input while awaiting approval from higher offices.
Cuba Sends Regrets On Wilsons Death
Unclear clipping reports Cuba sending condolences on the death of President Wilson, noting diplomatic sensitivity and requests from Havana officials. The fragmented text mentions Cuban officials and possible communications with American counterparts amid mourning.
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Cuba
Wilson
Local Church Events and Meetings Draw Community Schedule
Activity notes describe a February 4 meeting at the Tidies Ald building and a later program at the Tarst church of Christ. Highlights include a Rossville High School choir, speakers Rev Tohovis, Justin Siret, and a community theatre appearance, with plans for receptions and delegations. Event locations span Southport, Port Mertoevit, and Huntington areas, detailing program aims and anticipated attendees.
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Shelyin
Pridgeport
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Camiunity Theatre
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Port Mertoevit Dihia
Tribute to Woodrow Wilson by State Democrats in Columbia
The Democratic State Committee issued a tribute to Woodrow Wilson this afternoon through Mrs Janny Dixon Welch, with A Lynch signing as secretary. It praises Wilson as a wartime leader and statesman, calling for followers to carry forward his torch to higher ideals and unite in a solid phalanx to accomplish the task he left behind.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Columbia
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Peice
Wilson
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Wilson funeral honors halt in New York and memorial service
New York observes Woodrow Wilson’s death with a state proclamation closing schools and municipal offices on the funeral hour. A Madison Square Garden memorial service is planned under the Woodrow Wilson Foundation with ministers of many faiths officiating. Flags fly at half mast. private businesses suspend during the hour. American and foreign lines also half mast for 30 days, and a musical program directed by Maurice Frank will accompany hymns by the St Cecile quartet. Mme Carmela Ponselle and William Gudafson of the Metropolitan Opera are noted performers.
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Washington
Madison Squire Garden
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
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American Steamship Lines
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William Gudtafson
Metropolitan Opera House
Montreal Whiskey Too Much for Greenwichite
Montreal whiskey isn t all it s advertised to be Michael Burke told the Greenwich court this morning He was found by local police with several cuts on his face after a drunken night claiming a stranger in hospital ity pitched Quebec brew as better than American drink The stranger was seeking a hotel Burke said He was fined $5 and costs for drunkenness.
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Montreal
Michael Burke
Greenwich Court
Quebec
Roosen
Drove Auto When Drunk Fined $100 By Judge Hall
Special to The Telegram. Five days in jail and a $100 fine were given to Andrew Bohest of Wallingford for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and for operating without a registration. Constable Thomann Shawqueness arrested him in Southport. The car is not to be returned until he secures a license. Joseph Lucas of Mt Plain Road was discharged for making a reckless inquiry with intent to sell after evidence from a raid showed his wife should be held in his stead. Mrs Annie Lucas will be charged with transporting liquor without a permit in a week, and she is held on $500 bond. Also arrested for trespassing on NYNH&H property, the following were fined: Victor Duback $5, Andrew Selvink $1 bond forfeited, William Leahy $5, Frank Chehes $3.
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Andrew Bohest
Wallingford
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Thoman Fhougnesses
Southport
Joseph Lucas
Mt Plain Road
Annie Lucas
New York New Haven and Hartford
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Victor Duback
Andrew Selvink
William Leahy
Frank Chehes
Presbytery backs Fosdick on modernist preaching
The New York Presbytery approved by a large vote the report of a committee that investigated William Bell Fosdick and his sermon, finding that his modernist views did not cross into heresy and were within church boundaries.
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Sly York
Harry Emerson Voslick
First Presbyterian
Fate Avenue
New York
Local veterans at comrade's funeral observed in Derby
Comrades and local veterans gathered for a funeral service yesterday in Derby. Attendees included John Woolachett J Kennen James Feegan and Gerald Movenus among others from the Disabled American Veterans and American Legion post. Interment followed at St Peters cemetery in Derby.
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Elliano Tirrald
Lucas Yirold Doolan
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Wisin St Peters Cemetery
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Legion Plans Meeting for Woodrow Wilson Post No 2 Charter
A Bloomington based event reports Woodrow Wilson Post No 2 receiving a charter from the state Legion headquarters. Commander Penny 38 announced the post will carry forward the high ideals of Woodrow Wilson and pursue active plans in support of veterans.
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Woodrow Wilton
Jacob Legion
Legion Atate
Bloomington
Woodrow Wilson
Penny
Cenny Gall
Wileon
Thieves Active Yet in Norwalk Valuables Taken
William J Devine on Eversley Street reports burglary over the weekend while away in Torrington. Thieves entered from a rear porch to the second story, unlocked window, taking valuables worth several hundred dollars including two ladies watches a large diamond ring another diamond on smoke stone two silver spoons a gold chain with diamond pendant and a Kodak money box. The house was ransacked with easily taken items missing.
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Norwalk
William J Devine
Eversley Street
Torrington
Jong
Stockholders sue present heads of drug companies
Ralph B Wattley former president of National Linus Stores and stockholders sue current management and the Liggett company alleging neglect and wasteful management. They claim asset sales were inadequate and caused large losses, seek a receiver, nullify Liggett store transfers, and halt further property transfers pending trial while noting Wattley filed for bankruptcy.
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National Linus Stores Corporation
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Convicts Shot Dead After Missouri Prison Escape
Three inmates who fled from the Missouri penitentiary were shot and killed by guards near a barn about two and a half miles east, as they tried to escape across an open field. Reports say guards fired upon the fleeing men after pursuing them from the barn.
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Associated Press
Missouri Penitentiary
Clehto
Thiefty
Rules Against Search Warrant Seizures Take Effect
United States District Judge Brewster ruled that a warrant for a residence search for liquor must be based on evidence of liquor sales. The ruling followed the case against Anthony Palma of Revere who was charged with unlawful manufacture. The warrant was issued after a prohibition officer testified he observed Palma near the street adand distillation taking place.
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