Bridgeport Board Deliberates Kindergarten Closures and Coke Trial
Bridgeport superintendent and board members debate continuing kindergartens for four year olds, with Bell and McGovern urging closure to reallocate rooms for older students. The board mulls allowing Coke as school fuel and moves to committee on school houses with power to act. Influenza prevention measures prompt school washing, and visits to national and state education meetings are approved with substitutions. Mary Siligan chapter offers prizes for Americanization in night schools.
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Lawson
AL William Bell
Edward PF. McGovern
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Foreiat Stort
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Sam
Bell
Gencindad
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Archibald McNeil, Jr
Solu Jfion
Cleveland
Mary Siligan
Bd, A. R
Kidnapping Trial Opens Second Week in Bisbee Case
In Tompstone Arizona on February 9 1937 the trial of Harry J. Wooten a hardware dealer accused of kidnapping in the deportation of striking cropper miners and their sympathizers from Bisbee in 1937 resumes tomorrow with about 500 jurors drawn for voir dire and jury selection.
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Tompstonie
Ariz
Weedk
Harry JT. Wooten
Dupont Dies After Short Illness at Wilsehoel
Aged 18, Dupont of New York and Washington Del. died after a brief illness today at Wilsehoel hospital. He was the son of General Dupont and was connected with student affairs.
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Bell, Fleuthere
Ll Dupont
Mes P. Caieminn Dupont
New York
W Lnpington del
Allies Demand Bernstorft Cousin Also for Trial
In Berilen on February 9 the Allies call for trial of Bernstorft and over 500 German nationals. The former US ambassador Count Johann Iselnrich Von Bernstorff is named, but his cousin a major who commanded St Quentin during the occupation is listed among those connected to the exhibit.
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Universal Sarvice
Berilen
Bernstorf
United States
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Quentin
Paikenhayn
Rowmania
Arrests for Fraud Involves Noted Attorney and Warrants
The article describes four arrests on fraud charges connected to attorney Nichols. It quotes Nichols and others discussing warrants, posturing, and failed contractual obligations. It notes alleged civil actions and potential related lawsuits, with comments from attorney Solomon Badesch.
Harris Lodge officers sought for degree work in New York
Major General Leonard Wood Governor Calvin Coolidge and Will H Haye chair of the Republican National Committee have accepted invitations to attend the Young Men's Republican Club annual dinner in New York on March 30. George H. Gell said many presidential candidates will speak on nationalism. Messages were sent to Senator Thompson Johnson of California and Herbert C Hoover.
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Leonard Wood
Calvin Coolids
Massachusetts
HH. Taye
Republicane National Committee
Young Men's Republican Club
George H. Gell
Tirom Johnson
California
Herbert C. Hoover
Delegates At Large Tentatively Chosen For D NC Convention
News from New Haven shows four delegates at large tentatively selected for the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. Names include Mayor David Fitzgerald of New Haven chairman, Judge Charles Lockwood of Stamford, Homer S. Lummings law partner, and U S Attorney General Thomas Spellacy of Hartford. Two additional delegates will be elected from related congressional districts, totaling 14 delegates.
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Democratic Party
San Francisco
New Haven
State Central Committee
David @. Fitzgerald
Charles Y. Lockwood
Stamford
Homer S. Iummings
United States
Thomas «. Spellacy
Hartford
Dastmaster Bryan &. Mahan
New London
Guardsmen Gather at Stratfield to Boost County Militias
County guardsmen meet in Stratfield to discuss methods for improving local military readiness and discipline. The session highlights veteran perspectives and calls for streamlined drills, better logistics, and stronger community support for defense efforts.
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Stratfield
Fourth District State Guard officers meet for recruitment plan
Loyalist officials from Bridgeport Norwalk Stamford Greenwich and surrounding towns met at night headed by Colonel Grom to discuss recruiting and strengthening the Fourth district State Guard. Mayor Clifford B. Wilson praised wartime service and urged vigilance against rising anti government forces while promising a stronger guard under Colonel Cronin and ongoing public protection efforts.
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Lie Fourth Militares
Mel Ak
Yungquet
Berauteld Jas
Grom
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Stamford
Greenwich
Stowbury
Tmprien
Clifford B. Wilson
State Guard
Connecticut
Cronin
Aldermen discuss Bridgeport progress and chamber plan
Aldermen debated a two year library goal and a city improvement campaign led by the Chamber of Commerce. J T Pigott outlined industrial promotion efforts, smoke abatement ideas, and educational outreach while questions arose about political motives and town benefits.
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Bridgeport
Pittsburgh
Pigott
Wolfe
Chamber of Commerce
Versailles Pact In Senate Faces Hurdles Yet Again
Tonight the Senate proceedings remained smooth but no assurance of agreement on reservations. Many senators hopeful of ratification acknowledged ongoing difficulties. Irreconcilables reportedly had plans to magnify these obstacles. Phack Braysney remarks note Thackbray's neatness and claim he could pen the Lord's Prayer on a shilling.
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Phack
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Obituary Notes From Local Funeral Services
Obituary notices recall multiple funerals from the previous day in Bridgeport. Patrick O Shea family services at St Augustine s Church. Frederick Jones service at August G Baker mortuary chapel. Amia Douglas and Margaret Movers burials at local cemeteries. numerous others including Della Brown Nellie Sullivan and Anthony Wukler with services across several streets and churches. Burial plans extend to Calvary Mountain View Wooster and Danbury. Masonic inspection and upcoming ritual at Jerusalem council with expected delegation to Washington council.
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Patrick O'Shea
L. Joseph O'Shea
Milne ‘Street
St. Augustine's Shurch
Mal Shew J. Jacotne
J. Geuney
C. W. Reddy
Mitzhenry
Philip O'Shea
John Coyne
BF. O'Brien
Re. Michael's Cemetery
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Willian John
Jace Annie B Valentine Jones
Concord Avenue
Devon
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
William H. Jepson
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Danbury
Wooster
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Ammia Douglas
Pequonnock Street
Henry &. Kelley
St. George's Episcopal ‘Church
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Joseph Douglas
Lakeview Cemetery
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Margearet
Smith Street
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New Haven
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State Street
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Olve Street
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Trene
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Elias Street
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Bauer First German Chancellor Lacks Dress Suit
Berlin dispatch reports Social Democratic Chancellor Gyion Butler cannot afford or acquire a swallowtail dress suit. He is noted as possibly Europe’s only premier without such attire, while Sterra Hauer of Berlin Press Association invited him to a ball with guests required to wear full dress. He replied he would attend in full dress but does not own one.
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Herr Bauer
Federal troops patrol city in post lynching mood
A troop battalion from the sixteenth and seventeenth regiments under Colonel Charles Hunt arrived in Lexington after a mob sought to lynch William Shelkett, a confessed slayer, while police say Shaey Lockett confessed to the murder of a girl in Louisville. Guarded, Lockett remained in the courthouse as forces moved to guard the city and transfer him to a reformatory or prison.
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Ariend
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Lexington
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State Reformatory
Frankfort
State Penitentia
Eddyville
Louisville
Charles Hunt
Yachary Taylor
Brighten up the British Haberdashers Fashion Push
British hat makers push bold changes in men’s fashion. Pink lined coats and bright evening wear are promoted, including a striking peacock cockade on a light velour fedora.
Democrats Reject Military Training Debate Shapes Party Stance
Democratic leaders debate universal military training with references to President Wilson and Secretary Baker. Kitchin argues for a House position opposing universal training while other senators warn of a military oligarchy and a recruiting shortfall, with Republicans and Democrats weighing in on the issue.
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Kitchin
House
Mrr
Ferris
North Carolina
Flood
Senate
Mel Keller
Kahn
Army Recruiting Services
Rubber Heels Outperform Leather in Public Footwear
A historical notice highlights rubber heels as superior to leather for shoes, noting decades of market presence and rising sales. It cites resilience, noiseless wear, and nerve-safety benefits, with experimental pairs lasting six months. Estimated costs range from ten cents to a dollar per pair, suggesting broader adoption could be economical.
Weather outlook with snow and unsettled conditions
Eastern New York and Southern New England face snow or snow rain by Tuesday into Wednesday with moderating to unsettled patterns and above average temperatures overall. North of Sandy Hook expect increasing clouds, possible rain or snow as winds shift from southeast. Life indoors with heavy winter eating may cause digestive discomfort. Foley Cathartic Tablets advertised as a remedy.
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New England
New Kingsland
Atlantic
Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
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Hatteras
INO REDUCTION TO COME IN BUDGET OF CHURCH
Atlantic City Feb. - Church leaders stated that there will be no reduction in the budgets of Presbyterian church agencies and boards due to prohibition. They announced this during an emergency session of the executive commission of the general assembly. Prohibition is said to smooth the pathway without diminishing the churchs task in America.
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Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
America
Resolutions Seek Clarification of Intoxicating Liquor
Albany. Feb 9. Assemblyman Louis A. Cuvillier introduces resolutions urging the state health department to define intoxicating liquors and calling on the state attorney to join Rhode Island in testing the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment. The measures were deferred until tomorrow without debate.
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N. Y
State Department of Health
Rhode Island
Louis A. Cuvilier
New York
New World’s Strongest Wireless Station Opens in Bordeaux
The United States Navy announces the spring inauguration of a new wireless station at Bordeaux. It is described as the most powerful in the world and expected to allow amateurs worldwide to receive its messages.
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United States Navy
Bordeaux
Copper nickel and aluminum items from four to eight cup sizes
American Hardware Stores offers a range of copper nickel and aluminum utensils in four to eight cup sizes.
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American Hardware Stores
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