Catholic Priest Shot on Main Street by Unknown Man
A priest was killed on Main Street after an unknown assailant shot him. Police traced the incident, with witnesses recalling a man seen nearby. the victim was Father Dahme of St Vincents Hospital and St Joseph parish, remembered for his community service and long tenure in Bridgeport. Authorities questioned suspects as mourners gathered outside the church and the hospital.
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Weil
Patrick
John Berin
Opie
St Vincents
Hhimsef
Germany
Brighton
Bridgeport
Joseph
Chi
John J Nilan
Hatfird
Hiller Pot
Josephs
Madison Avenue
Sig
Mets
Eltv
Creas
Neil
Persaid
Dahine Cine
Artutherta
Chien
Trhme
St Josephs Parish
Eggests
Folke & Sons
State Street
Creermans
City Hall Raises Cut Amid Audit Hearing
A committee votes to reduce proposed deputy and city staff raises amid an audit inquiry. The discussion centers on a possible 2.00 raise and other unintended costs as officials wrestle with fiscal restraint and oversight. The meeting underscores tensions between administrative incentives and budget discipline.
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Depurx Cay
John Nelson
Overcoat Theft Case Shocks Court Findings
A man named Tym Wide of 344 Mountain Road was arrested on a burglary charge after allegedly stealing multiple overcoats from a Hill district dance hall. He wore one coat at arrest. The court ordered restitution and set commitments for compensation, with damages calculated and a payment plan approved. Local officials and witnesses testified, and the judge indicated monthly installments.
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Atio Toda
Acldan
Bridgeport Chosen as Headquarters for Bonus Opponents
Linloeport is cited as the rubber qubits of the expergive Meus And Tonus league. The National convention of the iganizi tin bhilt in Wismelon lat wick letygifes from the city wire cttent ed the orgention. Offe cs will be opened in the Eiherty Dhinhung within a week. Membership of the re wue las inmeriaged rapidly in Tennessee. The plan aims to confront the county with high costs from the Douth Cngressional district of Connecticut. Estimated excess costs reach 76 372 000 dollars projected per capita. Knowlton Dur am mations to president of the Tinguo sector tutieut sent to Congressman Schuyler Meritt.
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Linloeport
Expergive
Iganizi Tin
Wismelon
Letygifes
Lucumtat
Eiherty
Re Wue Las
Tenneciicue
Douth
Connecticut
Css
Hesis Knowlton Duram
Tutieut
Schuyler Meritt
Hecht Fined for Mailing Obscene Book in Chicago
Chicago judge fines Hecht one thousand and four dollars after heplea of not guilty is withdrawn. The case concerns sending obscene literature through the mail to a recipient in the city.
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Hecht
Chicago
Plea to renew push for more bosses at city hearing
Long plea urges Brigdport officials to approve additional bus routes and funding for Ashe Creek and Main South Muir avenues. Citizens press for a timely inquiry, promising five city council members will cooperate to set up a commission and justify changes to the transportation network.
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Ash Creek
Bridgery
Lilgeport
Uc Heichy
Id Apeller
Report Sinclair Spent Big Money
Fragmented text reports spending by Sinclair with unclear details. The readable portions mention money, individuals, and possible actions but lack coherent context or outcomes. Names and dates are unreliable due to OCR corruption, making precise summary challenging.
Day in Washington Processed with Wid Opposed
Fragmentary text references Pres with wid op ned sp and Senate actions. Mentionsdrfers until dity Ker bio and Dem aer tin leva pryona. Narrative hints at partisan maneuvering and legal actions related to a judicial or policy dispute, with unclear specifics.
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Ruth Po
Peter the Sen
Cities Seek State Aid In Trolley Fare Fight
Conference of city and town officials and corporate counsel discussed the trolley fare crisis across Connecticut. debate focused on state intervention, fare increases, and the risk of public transit collapse as Bridgeport and others seek relief while preparing letters urging regulators to study the situation and potential friction-expansion remedies.
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Chaumin
Wiggins
Hhey
Thomas Melkee
Harttowl
Corysrtuon
Charles 47 Batty
Wrrecburs
Ounce
Thomas Rropinson
Nowdliven
Orpor Non
Ordel
Wa Sieepataan
Ici
uUlines Commission
Connecticut
Budge
Bridgeport Fouings
Fiv
Roliex
Liper
Eich Lin
Dave Gate
Mas
Mraer
Goures
Qadinere Sa Aim Ptale
Vieras Corporiien
Willy
Keating Chosen by Democrats for Town Chairman in Danbury
In Danbury the Democratic leaders discuss selecting delegates to the national convention and electing a town chairman to succeed the late Aibil No Losse. Michael Cuffy is eyed as a county delegate candidate while Thomas A Keating is favored for state central committeeman and town chairman duties.
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Danbury
Copeenl
Michael Cuff
Miss
Thomas A
Keating State Central
Norman Mack Sends Sympathy Message
Norman Mack Democratic National Committeeman today sent Woodrow Wilson a message of sympathy upon the passing of Wilsons husband. The note expressed heartfelt sorrow and praised the deceased for his distinguished service to the nation.
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Norman Mack
Elevalo
Canal Bill Approved by House Commerce Panel
The House Commerce Committee approved a slow bill to appropriate 10,000 dollars for the Cape Cod Canal purchase. Reports indicate similar measures were discussed in the committee, with some uncertainty about details and context.
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Wabshingson
Cape Cod
Iouse Commerce Committee
Simplicity to Mark Burial of Ex-President Wilson
The piece describes a grand yet simple funeral plan for ex president Wilson. It notes military honors from the Navy and Marine Corps, a ceremonial procession, and a burial in a cathedral vault with a restrained service and prayers.
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Wilson
Bridgeport Chamber Pushes Citywide Advertising Plan
A Bridgeport chamber of commerce push proposes annual Bridgeport Week with coordinated ads across rail, shipping, telegraph, and trucks. Plan aims to boost local industry by branding Bridgeport as the industrial capital of Connecticut and funding promotional material through multiple manufacturers and carriers.
Julian Sterling Veteran Writer Dies at 76
Julian Sterling, noted Bridgeport writer and portrait painter, died yesterday morning at his home on Lawn Avenue. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Staclack Tex Thobit Johneo1 of Christ Ppiscopy. he was longtime Bridgeport correspondent for the New York World and author of Space. Honorary pallbearers include L BRB Powe, Peter Warren, and James L McGovern among others.
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Julian
Sterling
Daniel Scalingmeyer
Bridgeport
Jiead Memorial Chapel
Staclack Tex
Hisven
Ervine Port
Lawn Avenue
Leon Ponnathie
New York World
Will L
Brb
Powe
Peter Warren
James L McGovern
Lynn W
Wilson Richay Howell
Tracy B
Warren
John Mc Hawley
Henry Lee
Geeter
HH Peck
J P Haley
Examiner Names Involving Check Probe In District Court
A juror recess revealed a board member who found a check amid evidence against alleged quacks. Dr Whit and Senator Frank L Wilder accompanied the witness as questioning focused on the check. State's Attorney Hugh M Alcorn plans to forward evidence to Fairfield County for prosecution of deposed eclectics, with satellites said to have migrated from Colorado to practice.
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Whit
Brundidge
Frank L Wilder
Bridgeport
Hugh M Alcorn
Pairfield County
Colorado
Meetings Tonight Across Bridgeport Area Unclear Schedule
Fragmentary listing shows multiple organizations and venues in Bridgeport including medical association Welfare Building, rifle club, charities, clubs and lodges at various streets and addresses. Names and exact purposes are garbled, but references include Masonic temple, Knights groups, and Women’s Republican club among others.
Minister Resigns from Posts in Musgu Lin Cabinet
Duke Colonna Di Ces 10 today resigned his portfolio of ministers of posts and telegraphs in the cabinet of Premier Musgu lin. The move affects the government’s communications and railways portfolios as officials confirm the resignation.
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Rcmp Veh
Duke Colonna di Ces
Posts and Telegraphs
Musgulin
Hydgeport Promotes Local Industry Inbound Trade
A fragmented notice hints Hydgeport CT as industrial hub. Mr Waldo Chis promotes ads for local industries while aiming to attract investment and consumer interest nationwide through bold pricing and marketing.
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Suder
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Hell
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Ing
Operia A
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Oreliy
Sal
Wits
Arleina
Bobas
Vlip Winon
Bankart
YonGrty
Wisor Boodrius
Porn & Teat
Sinclair
Ourlak
Washington
Sild Minor Promessa
New Priton
Tolley Company
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Expensive Corporation
Michkeone
Hartfords
Long Flan
Bunga
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New Brita Co
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Yasmant
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Nava
Marine Corps
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Hemoe
Ariel
Niya Poyont
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Pama
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Chamber
Myidgeport
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Chamber of Commerce
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Coolidge
Thas
Julian Sterling
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Main Street
Hirmony Councy
laiMeld
Mithia
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Peyquonnok
Lroad
Carpenters and Joiners
Lim
Fmmet Club
Middle Street
First
Hungaran
Benehtse
Bowwich Avenue
Fourth District
Hepublican Club
Stine
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Grove
Stat Street
Barbers
Airfield Avenue
Altahsam Lodge
Victoria
Stratford Avenue
Order of de Matis Masonic Temple
Angeline Bartlett
Sheridan Circle
Ces
Hydgeport
Rawis
Waldo Chis
United State
Stratfield Cafeteria
Stratfield Hotel
KF. A
Cantwell, Mgr
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