Legislators Back Bills At Bridgeport Chamber Meeting
Senators Redden Wilder and Schulenger and Representative Cubellly spoke on proposed state measures. They urged Potter to appoint judges by governor with legislative confirmation, opposed jitney overrail competition, and pressed for pollution controls and a Bridgeport hospital project.
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Chamber of Commerce
Strathel
Wrank J. Willer
Wii
Rewden
Howard Schulenger
Bearklestone
Joseph Cubellly
William F. Hircis
Actig
Chamber
George K. Crawford
Bridgep
Wiliam H. Blodgett
Commerce
Blodfae
T Ons
William A. Redden
Brilgenort
Legisature
Redden
Boigden
Bridgeport
Sena
Wilder
Hartford
Grand Jury
Avt
Europe
Tempiston
Tin Lassession
Ie Assembly
Hallenger
Iowa
Maw'y Hospital
Huiding
Doreyon
Beardsley
Jon Ia
Health Department
Mutual
Joseph Cabell
Rene Ch
Unclear fragmentary health tablet note from historic page
A fragmented OCR entry discusses tablets and a healer named in garbled form. Lacks clear dates or places but mentions medicines and a signa. No verifiable individuals or organizations can be confirmed from the text.
Coolidge Adheres To Rent Policy
President Coolidge remains committed to existing rent policy despite mounting concerns over housing costs. A member of the House Steering Committee warns Congress must act before adjournment to relieve tenants and address the rental relief imperative.
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Coolidge
Wasteington
Attayrk
Columbia
Todas Tod
Oia
Hose
Mrs Louisa Booth Dies Sudden in 96th Year
Mrs Louisa Booth longtime local resident dies suddenly at home in her 96th year widow of Rev Albert Booth former Pitt Methodist Episcopal pastor She was born in Woolverhampton England survived by two daughters three sons a brother and granddaughter Funeral private with burial at Mountain Grove Cemetery
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Borisa Tristran
Albert Booth
Pitt Methodist Episcopal Church
Woolverhaumipton
England
DA. Disbrow
Minnie Day Booth
Martford
Walburn, Booth Af
Death in Fog Tragedy Opens Inquest for Weaver Child
In a fog bound crash a truck and car collided harming children. Weaver boy died within half an hour despite medical aid. Coroner Johnny Phelan will hold an inquest tomorrow at 9:30. Traffic disruptions followed as eastern states faced a string of accidents.
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Shanley
Johny Jd. Phelan
Young Weaver
Meetings Tonight Among Essex Societies and Lodges
Essex council hosts meetings with Sons and Daughters of Liberty and multiple lodges including Corinthian, Lythian Sisters, I O A M, K of P and Red Cross circle. Attendees gather at Canon Bloc Underwrtery and nearby streets to discuss events, relief, and community service.
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Essexs Ross Council
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Canon Bloc Underwrtery
Algunmurn
Ridgepott Master Guilders' Exchange
Siatlond Avenue
Vadgepult Rifle Club
State Armors Carpenters and Jomers
Culiathe Temyple
Lythian Sisters
Main Street
Commonian Lodge
I of A. M
Krcumischaf
Rebekah Wage LO
Lot Stare Pricet Haemuony
Imimeduite Relief Association
Broad Street
Henekuipotunauh
Bucette Warner Eure Wy
A, Cannon & Iret
Arch Street
Scourrford Lodge
Dairies Republic Rus
Union Avenue
Board Considers Installing Blowers to Cut School Fuel
Board of Education discusses adding blowers to schools lacking oil burners. Estimated $45,000 yearly fuel savings from the system, with five blowers authorized in Wattersville Prospect and other schools. Each unit costs $300. $85,000 requested for next fiscal year. Buckwheat coal use reduces fuel needs, saving about $2,000 per seven-room school.
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Board of Education
Board of Apportionment
Wattersville
Prospect School
Warren Yarding High School
Central High School
International Iruel Service Corporation
Waltersville
Prospect Schools
Women Swimmers Vie For National Titles In St Augustine
The national women’s championships will be staged in St Augustine with ten title events. Top American and international stars from New York Chicago and the Pacific Coast will compete in a five day carnival headed by Olympic champions and world record holders. A preliminary one day meet at Ormond Beach will follow, featuring tidal water records eligible for listing by the International Swimming Federation.
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ST. Augutine
Fla
America
Alcazar Athletic Association
Sgirla
United Sates
Holkiers
New York
Metropolitan
Aileen Rigen
Gertrude Ederle
Helen Wainwright
Agnes Geraghty
Doris O
San Francisco
St. Augustine
Frances Cowells Schroth
Eleanor Garain
Pacific Coast
Palo Alto
Calif
Martha Novelius
Jersey City
Ormond Beach
International Swimming Federation
Welker Cochran Picks Hoppe In Cue Match
Welker Cochran says Robert Cannefax remains a worthy foe for Willie Hoppe in the three cushion watch at the Priars Club this Saturday. Cochran notes Hoppe excels in balkline and three cushions and calls the outcome a toss-up between two great money players.
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SLW
York
Welker Voohran
Robert Cannefax
Willie Hoppe
Pion
Cannefas
Neppr
Hoppe
Cannefax
Priars
Cochran
Cannfax
Chinnefax
Troppe Galing
Linear
Antenne
Robbery Report and Missing Man Case Update
Wasi Kivak of 473 Helen street reports being robbed by six youths near Stillman and Wallett streets around 8:30 Sunday. A pocket picked, and one suspect fled. Boron Stile missing. George Boron, 856 Anson street, real estate dealer, arrested in whiskey seizure at Danbury and failed to appear in court. Search ongoing.
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Wasi! Kivak
Helen Street
Turean
Hat
Borton
Odd Jobs at Lyric theater delivers humor and heart
The Lyric stage presents Odd Jobs a comedy drama by Fred Wall and Ralph Murphy for the first three days this week Olga Lee plays a hardened New York crook whose claim that nothing is wrong unless you get caught is softened by trust Glenn Burdette Christopher Hawkins Tim Murphy and Eugene Locckhart deliver strong turns Abbe Dupree Allen Middlemass also shine in a cast praised for acting and cohesive plotting
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Iny Hee
Lyric Theater
Fred Wall
Ralph Murphy
Olga Lee
New York
Olgalee
Glenn Burdette
Tim Murphy
Christopher Hawkins
Eugene Locckhart
Charles Abbe
Minnie Dupree
Elizabeth Alen
Robert Middlemass
Senate Learns Paris Treaty Text Was Abrogated
Feb 9. A State Department note says the Paris reparation agreement sent to the Senate was not the signed text but an amended protocol. Discrepancy surfaced after comparing the Senate copy with the British Foreign Office release of January 14. The amended version omits the clause detailing two and one quarter percent payments to the United States on war claims after deductions.
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Wasitington
Adint
State Department
Paris
Senate
I. Senate
Foreign Office
Norably Gorah
Mahe
Chaiiman
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Norris Resolution Sparks Power Investigation Debate
Senators debated a Norris backed move to probe the power industry as part of a broader inquiry into propaganda against public ownership. Supporters argued for action amid delays, while opponents claimed federal agencies already hold authority and warned of duplicative scrutiny.
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Bayard
Delaware
Ball
Bingham
Bursum
New
Mexico
Butler
Massachusetts
Dale
Vermont
Ernst
Kentucky
Eivorid
Maine
Trale
Main Keyes
Means
Colorado
Metcalf
Rhode Asvand
Moses
New Wampshire
Oddie
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Phipps
Reed
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Smoot
Utah
Spencer
Missouri
Wadsworth
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Warren
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Watson
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Weller
Maryland
Willis
Ohio
Norris
Senate
Eith
Electric Trust
Howl
Republican
Nebraska
General Electric Company
Western Electric Company
Department of Justice
Alderman Harrison Addresses Bridgeport Students
Alderman Fred Vo Harrison spoke to Bridgeport students last night at the high school. Principal John Pf Wadsworth presided as Robert Bruna, president of the Students' Congress, announced the next evening dance set for February 16 in the school gymnasium.
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Fred Vo Harrison
Knefit
Bridgeport
Robert Services
Alaskan Trails
John Pf Wadsworth
Robert Bruna
Students’ Congress
Widow Awarded 390000 for Husband Killed by Trolley
Barbara McHane, widow and mother of two, received a 390000 settlement for her husband’s death on December 9 1922 when his vehicle was struck on trolley tracks by a Teehklal Lighting and Ruaitay companytrolley car.
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N.Y
Barbara MC Hane
Hitler
Pickett Takes Oath as Common Pleas Judge
Walter M. Pickett, assistant state’s attorney, took the oath to serve on the Common Pleas bench in New Haven, Veh. He then resigned as assistant state's attorney. Clarence E. Barton was named to fill the vacancy and Arnond A. Alling administered the oath. Pickett will take the bench tomorrow to hear civil cases.
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New Haven
Veh
Walter M. Pickett
Common Pleas Court
Clarence E. Barton
Pickett
Arnond A. Alling
Cortright to Step Down as Bridgeport Schools Chief
Superintendent Cortright announces plans to resign amid board debates over policies and tactics. He cites years of service through Bridgeport’s largest building program and a shifting board, noting he accepted a new position in a neighboring state but will address public questions on school issues.
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Jty
Fr. Cortright
Actu
Cortright
Bridgepot
Woman Held for Poisoning Husband in Bloomfield
Mrs. Mary Maston, 40, of Simsbay road Bloomfield, is held at Hartford police station without bonds after her husband Arch Maston of the same address was hospitalized in serious condition. She is charged with assault with intent to kill and was arrested by State Policemen O Neefe and Nielsen in Hartford.
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Thlarprpord
Mary
Mauston
Simsbay Road
Bloomfield
Tlartford
Acrhie Mastan
Fant A
Anes Hospital
Detroit Aims to Be World Aviation Capital
In 1925 Detroit plans to fuse auto and aviation leadership backed by Ford interests Brigadier General William Mitchell and city business groups. The Detroit Aviation Society and Board of Commerce push a wide program with 6,900 members and major industrial support to position Detroit as a premier aero center.
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Detroit
Ford
Wiilliam Mitchell
Army Air Service
Derott
Detroit Board of Commerce
William A. Marajacket
Aeronautical Activitie
Arve
Detrot Aviation Society
Detroit Air Board
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Deroit
Aero Center
Collin s breathing rate confirmed by test sounds
A surgeon testified that Collins was breathing at 22 to 26 times a minute per test with an attached sound amplifier on the head area. He said normal respiration is 16 and pneumonia patients breathe forty. The vibrating sounds matched Collins breathing and could not be replicated by other methods.
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Colins
Collins
Carmichael
Money in sight continues railroad recovery drive
Secretary Buckland highlights reduced fixed charges and higher income from a $65 million upgrade in two years. The railroad earned a $3 million surplus in late 1924, the first since federal control began in 1918. Banks in three states subscribed $9 million to support refunding, expecting Bridgeport industrials to follow. Dr. Dyer spoke on industrial genius and production as a brain process, arguing for lower rents and fewer city crowding. George S Tacher of Bridgeport Gas Light was the audience member.
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Will of
Buckland
Connectcut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bridgeport
G. W. Dyer
Tennessee
Lndustrialigin
Lme
Minner
Democratic aldermen breakup Shelton meet
The Shelton aldermen clashed during a coast of Stiainen session as they walked out in protest over a reconsideration vote. Council member Silvester moved to reopen debate while prosecutors contemplate a ruling on the disputed matter.
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Shelton
Stiainen
Sylvester
Luter Silvester
Atlemen
Missing New York payroll chief sparks search
Isadore Wise, head of Wise Straw Hat works in New York, disappeared after taking a payroll of 1200 dollars to an employer at Beacon plant on Saturday morning. Police and investigators pursue leads as the uncleared case unfolds.
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New York
Isadore Wise
Wise Straw Hat
Sty
Beacon
Wise
Ben
Sane Raina
Life imprisonment for eccentric wife killer
Warren Linoa, the eldest local lawyer and florist, confessed to killing his wife and her brother Byron Shoup. He burned the bodies in his greenhouse furnace and sealed their heads in a concrete block. A jury found him guilty of murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
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Fea
Warren
Linoa
Florist
Byron Shoup
Toripiht
Police officer injured in street attack and fight
Moorman Andrew Mrazik of the Third Precinct remains in critical condition at St. Vincent's Hospital with internal injuries after a four assailants knocked him down and kicked him during a disturbance at State and Norman streets. He arrested all four suspects Charles Potter Edward Dailey Clarence Farley and Jacob Tavinsky. Dailey, described as the alleged leader, is also hospitalized. City court continued the cases with higher bonds pending Mrazik's condition. trial set for Saturday morning.
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Moorman
Andrew Mrazik
St. Vincent's Hospital
State
Norman
Mrazik
Charles Potter
Norman Street
St. Vincents Hospital
Edward Dailey
Clinton Yaenue
Clarence E. Farley
Stata Street
Jacob Tavinsky
Cottage Street
Grand Street School Faces Condemnation Talk and Repairs
Inspectors from the state department deem Grand Street school a fire trap and assess at least two more city buildings as unfit for use. Bond plans for improvements surface, with the State’s warnings driving repairs like asbestos fireproofing and new escapes, while Bridgeport authorities continue to operate the building pending further action.
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State Department
B. Everett Corright
Grand Street
Legislative Finance Committee
Sturges
State Board
Kinseelia
Bridgeport
Havens
Caté
DeLancy
Four new teachers named by city schools committee
The School Housing program reports enrollments rising from 1169 in 1914 to 3433 in 1924. Four Normal School graduates were appointed teachers at 1000 each, upon committee recommendation. Margaret Digney Emma Waltersdorf Anna Hearne Rose Tearne cited. Louise Spencer named for a special class at Barnum school at 1600 starting January 12. Kate Decker hired as instructor in primary reading at City High School for 2300 starting February 2. Mary Anderson chosen as English and expression teacher at Bridgeport High School for 1900 starting February 9.
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Kate & Decker
Hartford
Ncrhool
Tive
Sther Hoffman
West Bridgeler
Mass
Isridgeport High School
Mary Anderson
Alma
Kansas
Bridgeport High Sling
Fehriair
Cortright
Advert for Medical Aids and Furnishings At State Street Shop
Benj amer and Jady offer mastectomy and supportive garments including trusses elastic stockings abdominal belts and shoulder braces. They guarantee fittings and offer cheap corsets and winter styles with free calendars and gilt house thermometers. They rent wheel-chairs crutches bed-pans back rests and bed-side tables at 246 State St. U.N. Cumamangs ON capert futur-Bortipensds.
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Fiat
Benj Amer
Jady
Tel Nahle
State St. U.N. Cumamangs
Capert Futur
How Fat Actress Became Slender
Many stage people now depend en tirey upon Marmola Prescription Tablets for reducing and controlling fat. One actress states she reduced steadily by using this form of the famous Marmola Prescription. Marmola tablets have sold for years and help keep weight right. Advert shows Marmola Tablets at one dollar a box or direct from Marmola Co. General Motals Hidg Detroit Mich. If you have not tried them do so. They are pleasant to take and effective.
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Telia
Gaking
Talela
Marmola Co
General Motat
Hidg
Detroit
Mich
Ailments of Young Girls in Evanston Wyoming
Mrs Verena Carpenter from Evanston Wyoming credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing monthly troubles after years of illness. She recounts improved health after use, leading to five children and ability to perform housework and chores without distress.
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Evanston
Wyoming
Lydia E. Pinkham
Verbena Carpenter
2Nd Avenue, Evanston, Wyoming
Mentho Sulphur Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Mentho Sulphur as a fast aid for skin eczema. It claims germ destroying properties soothe irritation and clear the skin. The copy urges purchasing two small jars from a druggist and applying like cold cream.
Have You Piles Then You Have Something to Learn
Thousands who have piles have not learned that quick and permanent relief comes only from internal medicine. External treatments fail to remove the cause. Dr J L Leonhardt’s Hemroid prescription, now sold by Hindie and Leverty Drugstores, claims an 80 percent success rate after trials and offers a money back guarantee.
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Paris
Leonhardt
All Drugs
de Leonhardt
Leverty Drugstotes
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