Mayor Urges Bridgeport Unity At Chamber Get-Together
Bridgeport leaders convened at Stratfield for a Chamber of Commerce dinner to urge pro administration cooperation for a bigger city. Mayor Wilson pressed for admin support and city-wide collaboration while endorsing a city manager plan and urging one-way traffic on Main Street.
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Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Commerce
Bridgeport
Charmiber of Commerce
Changbear
Vehalf
Tie
Edmund
Wolfe
Chamber of Commerse
Bilton
McManus
Board of Aldermen
Board of Aldermren
Seward B. Price
Chamber
Eames
Park Board
John C. Stanley
Bishop
Library Board
Martial law in Lexington as mob violence erupts
Federal and state troops patrol Lexington after a mob attacked the Fayette county courthouse seeking a lynching. Four men were killed and fifteen wounded as militia fired to disperse the crowd. Lockett was tried, convicted and sentenced rapidly amid crowded streets and checkpoints.
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Lexington
United States
Camp Taylor
Fayette County
F. C. Marshall
First Division
Chateou Thierry
Soecuteu Ctnmien Mah
Wotsession
Ole
Willian Leakett
Geneva Hardman
Fayette County Court House
Lockett
Jim
March Jil
Morrow
36Th
28Th Infantry
State Penitentiary
Frankfort
Solldiers
Denveese
Court House
JB. F. Carrier
L. M. King
John Thomas
William Offlington
Versatiles
J. W. Stansell
W. J. Rees
Otis Sharp
Emamett Dozier
Invin Gwynn
Emmet Dansiger
Fred Sanders
H. A Weather
Misa Be.t. Cross
James Massengall
Moay
Kentucky
Health department reports pneumonia and flu deaths rise
Four deaths from pneumonia and eleven influenza cases were reported yesterday, as total cases reached 1,176 with 76 new cases. Health Officer Brown remained optimistic the spread of influenza was easing but urged continued strict precautions amid discussions on preventive steps and naval department bills at the board meeting held on Monday.
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Health Department
Brown
Naval Department
Flying Parson Fails Start of 2000 Mile Recruitment Flight
Lieutenant Belvin W. Maynard nicknamed the flying parson suspended his 2000 mile army recruitment flight after a defective motor ignition forced a forced landing near Mitchel Field Mineola. He intends to resume the journey tomorrow with Sergeant Joseph P. Saxe accompanying him to drop recruiting literature from a De Havilland 4 aircraft as the first stop of a tour through southern states.
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New York
Belvin W. Maynard
Mitchelfield
Mineola
Hezelhurst Field
Long Island
Joseph P. Saxe
Maynard
Washington
Recruitment Drive Seeks 140 753 Recruits for Army
Washington February 9. Recruitment of 140 753 men is required this year to maintain the army at its authorized strength. Colonel W J T Bates in charge of recruiting informed Chairman Kwhn of the House military committee.
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Washluington
W. JT. Bate
Kwhn
House Military Committee
Baruch Urges Uninstructed Delegates to Democrats
Bernard Baruch former War Industries Board chairman urged sending uninstructed delegates to the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. He said he would not be a delegate or back any candidate and that the party should vote for the man offering the best hope for good government.
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Washington
Feb
Bernard Mr. Baruch
The
War Industries Board
San Francisco
Baruch
Education Board Urged to Ban Kindergarten in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Board of Education discussed proposals to discontinue kindergarten work to free space for older students. The panel considered allowing Bridgeport teachers to qualify for Yale degrees without residence, with Superintendent Samuel arranging talks with Yale Dean Jones. A Coke fuel test at Karn Terminal was also mentioned, and no action was taken on the budget at this meeting.
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Bridgeport
Yale
Iami
Briggepork Granvua
Karn Terminal Company
Coke Ag
Board of Education
Samuel
ScGheanie
Dean Jones
State Board of Education
Dr Slawson
Frank
300000 Railroad Men Will Strike On February 17
DETROIT Feb 4 Union heads announced 300000 members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Laborers were ordered to suspend work at 7 AM Tuesday February 17. Allan Barker said wage demands average forty percent with many earning under eight dollars daily. He vowed the strike would proceed despite potential funding issues and possible federal action. Railroad Administration officials called the move a breach of the wage agreement requiring thirty days notice. Director general Hines sought an explanation from Barker.
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Detrom
Tinsted Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Allan ©. Barker
Wis
Barker
Washington
Tec. F
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Railroad Administration
Tiwan
Hines
Unnion
Democrats Denounce Universal Military Training Debate
In Washington on February 1 Democrats caucused to reject President Wilson's call for universal military training. The party voted 70 to 17 against any measure mandating universal service, while 88 to 37 deferred action. The caucus, led by Caldwell, stressed independence and limited prospects for adding training to the army reorganization bill.
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Washington
Wilson
Cauons
Danile
Dorenina
Mehigan
Naneus
Congress
Catus
Caldwell
Nan
Agai
House
Senate
Kahn
California
House Military Committee
Ehate
Kitchin
North Carolina
Flond
Virginia
Dent
Alabama
Arere
Oftvor
Baker
Ayers
Kansas
Senate Reopens Treaty Then Sets It Aside Again
The Senate briefly reconsidered the peace treaty but immediately shelved it for about a week. Lodge plans to delay the report, with the Foreign Relations Committee to return the Republican reservations for possible revisions.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Lodge
Massachusetts
Ratificaion
Ledge
Norris
Nebraska
Marshall
Polic
Wis
Prohibition Raid Seizes Hundreds of Gallons at Venice Cafe
Revenue agents swarmed 17 Main Street Venice restaurant early morning and seized hundreds of gallons of wine whiskey brandy and cordials. proprietor Tangì Franzese arrested on federal prohibition charges and released on 65000 bond. Three wagon loads moved to police HQ.
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Venice
Main Street
Meaulift
Tangi Franzese
Tre
McArliff
Ten Thousand Dollar Heaters Rights Swindle Charged
Four Bridgeport attorneys were arrested on conspiracy to defraud charges over a $10,000 sale of patent rights to an electric water heater invented by Andrew P. Nichols. Warrants named Francis J. Breen Henry Greenstein Solomon Badesch and Harry Mesard and alleged funds passed through multiple hands before reaching Nichols. Bond set at $5,000 each for city court appearance.
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Nichols
Francis J. Breen
Henry Greenstein
Solomon Badesch
Harry Mesard
Attoney
A. L. Delaney
Andrew P. Nichols
Bridgeport
Alexander L. Delan
Black Rock Avenue
Main Street
Benham Avenue
Solomon Badeshh
Iranistan Avenue
New York
Fairfield County
Breen
Greenstein
Badesch
Investigatio
Grand Rapids Furniture Company
Takenesce
Tamers
Averas i
O Say ‘Nichhols
Iive
Nichols Son
Louis M. Lund
Bridgeport Machine Company
Attorne Lund
Lois
Louis M. Bund Ang
Bridgeport Machine
Badeseh
Busin ' Belaveen
Mesard
Sten Bobken
Laiid
Attorn
Brean
Nechels
Thi Graerstelm
Badese
Bee
DeLange
Alexander JL. Delaney
DeLaney
Henry Milne
Win
Greenstein, Badesch
Abraham Shelinsky
Mr. DeLaney
Shelinsky
Bansupt
Zimmerman
Mesard Charges Delaney With Boasted All Get You
A court heard claims that Prosecuting Attorney Alexander J. Delaney accused Mesard of bias after Delaney’s disqualification in a bankruptcy case. Mesard alleged Delaney sought revenge, vowing to “get you yet” while labelling Nichols a crook and thief. Delaney disputed the accusations and noted Mesard’s role as bankruptcy receiver and examiner.
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Mesard
Delaney
Keough
DeLany
Nichols
Bridgeport’ Company
Pre
Greenlawn Country Club
Fast India Company
Teagle home at Greenwich destroyed by fire
Greenwich February 9. The home of Walter C. Teagle president of the Standard Oil company of New Jersey was destroyed by a blaze. Estimated loss 400000. Fire discovered by a caretaker who started a furnace fire today. A defective fire probably caused it. Deep snow delayed volunteer firemen four miles from town. The Spanish mission style house with 40 acres grounds housed a pipe organ and tapestries among furnishings lost.
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Greenwich
Walter C. Teagle
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Mr. Teagle
John Fr. Flagler
Woman drops dead in lighting company office
Julia Emma Bromley wife of Thomas Bromley of 16 Stap Street collapsed in the Unit Lum illuminating Company office on Broad and Cannon streets. Death given as natural causes by medical call attendant Garlick.
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Julia Emma Bromley
Thomas Bromley
Stap Street
Thuminating Company
Broad A
Cannon Streets
Medak Callambser Garlick
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Council Board
Bridgeport Telegram
Evening Post
Sunday Post
Circulation Department
Post Publishing CO
U. S
Pheumonia
U.S. Army
Education Board
BELL
Walken
Versailles
PAGT
Iles
Teagle
Lighting CO
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