Washington Hopes for Settlement in Coal Parley
Washington eyes renewed negotiations between anthracite miners and operators to end a strike that matches the longest hard coal shortage on record. Davis at the White House and lawmakers discuss new mediation plans as President Coolidge maintains hands-off stance despite calls for immediate coal legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Hether
White House
Davis
Wold
Filson
Tilson
Connect Vheat
House
Congress Shinuii
Fish
Republican
New York
House Republiaa
Wainwright
Polley
Gibson
Vermont
Treadway
Massichucmetts
Somers
House Democratic Caucus
Te Repubblican
Lewis summons scale committee for Philadelphia meeting
In Hazleton Pa the scale committee members departed at 6 47 PM for Philadelphia after being summoned by President Lewis to attend a meeting of the committee tomorrow in the city hours before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Hwazhelton
Philadelphia
Presidert Lewis
Amnesia victim served jail term contined from page one
Connecticut automobile driver bearing the name John Bath Brideevert is linked to multiple convictions. A youth, known as DD Smith, was found in Georgia after being questioned about an alleged crime. Mrs Herman of 28 Midland Street stated she did not know her brother was in Hillside home and that he had previously been in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
John Bath
Miami
Simnel
Smith
Art
Rel
Georgia
Hillside
W Herman
Midland Street
Florida
Auto Stolen From Front Of Bridgeport Brass Plant
W. J. Faust of 262 Stiles Street Stratford reported yesterday noon that his car parked in front of the Bridgeport Brass company was stolen. The vehicle was found abandoned on Dewey Street later that afternoon and returned to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Faust
Stiles Street
Stratford
Bridgeport 4Brass Company
Yeas
Dewey Street
Youthful Burglar Arrested in Norwalk
Norwalk police report Edward Newtown twenty was arrested in connection with the robbery of Modern Grocery store and the breaking of Washington school late Saturday night He allegedly robbed the stamp machine set by Post Office authorities and slept in the schoolhouse after the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Edward Newtown
Washington
Newton
Fost
Public Offices and Banks Close Here for Holiday
Banks, public schools, and municipal buildings will close for the holiday marking a great president’s birthday. Factories plan to stay open. Welfare building departments mostly closed except the Emergency hospital. a nurse remains on duty in sommuai cable diseases. Bridgeport Trust company employees will take a theatre trip to New York for a matinee of Princess Platavia and dinner, returning at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay Ag
Bridgeport Trust Company
New York City
Blue Club
Couch Mae
New York
Princess Plavia
Shubert
Bridgeport
Pershing Confers With Kellogg in White House
General Pershing met with Kellogg at the White House to discuss the Aviles plebiscite and the American plan for Arica. He said Lister has taken hold of plebiscitary work, the 28 law date approaches, and he will go to Walter Reed for observation. He planned a hospital visit next week to address pending matters with Kellogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacna
Aricu
Kellogs
State Department
Kellogg
Trena-Arica
Lissiter
Plebiveie
Althoug
Tun
Walter Reed Hospital
White House
Engagement announced for Elizabeth Torok and William Urban
Mr and Mrs Louis Torok hosted a birthday party at 195 Orland Street Wednesday night revealing the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to William Urban A large guest list included family friends and many local residents with games music and refreshments noted in the evening's events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Torok
Orland Street
Elizabeth
William Urban
Disses Maabretty Farkas
Goldy H
Elsabeth Paleso
Jennie Paleso
Elizabeth Imre
Ireme Grey
Helen Urban
Ethel Imre
Helen Torok
Jane Foito
Elizabeth Fox
Algo Sonn Kraycar
Andrew Schelmeczi
Tueodore Wargo
Wiliam Urban
John Imre
Joseph Bakos
Eugene Lapoczka
John Young
John Zotyak
Louis Tobi
James Basso
Bert Saeies
Stephen Martini
Joseph Levir
Zigmund Farkas
Fire Record Report From Stil Alarm
Culstnies fire at 1843 Main Street caused no damage. Alarm logged at 87 p.m. Fire crew responded. chemical 1 unit used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culstnies
Tax Board caucus on new rate today
Tax board sub committees finish budget pruning and will meet for a caucus on preliminary appropriations and the new tax rate. The executive session is for board members only to review each department’s requests and consider proposed increases for city firemen and policemen as directed by the Common Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Apportionment
William E. Burnham
John A. Leverty
Tax Board
Danbury Fiddler Wins First Prize at Contest
Danbury fiddler wins first prize, receiving a gold watch and silver cup engraved for the victory. Other prizes total 235 dollars. several contestants receive honors. Finalists and judges announced. next elimination at Palace Theatre Monday night with 25 dollars first prize and 15 dollars second prize. Contest open to fiddlers and harmonica players age at least 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobdell
Porter
Idell
iSet Theatre
Palace
Mr. Black
Charles J. Cobb
Liberty Street
William Kelly
Orchard Street
Joseph Perry
Blackstone Street
Andrew
Lewis
Sime" Neary
Mr. Cobb
Kelly
Andrew McKnight
Alleho Ce
Alro
Mr. Banks
Fairfield
Arkansas
Traveler
Mr. Lobdell
Tarekey
Larry
Onsis Traveler
Mr. McGuire
Thorne
Buckingham
Proofessor Tingo
Palace Theatre
Prise Ang
Ei Pest
Not at all No You Cannot Call a Store for Valentines
Fragmentary text describes Valentine storage and a dubious medical treatment. It mentions pled Melty applied to dogs distemper with ultraviolet exposure and claims of effectiveness. It also references bonuses from a London stock broker and Christmas markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Lyman Catlin Dies at 86 in Bridgeport Era
Lyman S. Catlin, 86, of Harwinton and Bridgeport, died after a long career as a banker and public servant. A Civil War veteran, he advanced from district teacher to lieutenant and led a Black Regiment unit before returning to Stratford area life. He helped found a major bank, served in state legislature and as senator, oversaw receiverships, and later directed Bridgeport Electric Light and Hospital boards until his paralytic stroke. Survived by four children including Sheldon Catlin, with a widow, Helen J. Lewis, preceding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwinton Conn
Catlin
Robert Collyer Onde
Harwinton
Mather Abraham
19Th Cann. Infantry
New England
Lowell
U. S
Kentucky
Tron
Mr. Catlin
Young
University of Hard Iknoods
A Re Insurance Company
Helen J. Lewis
George Lewis
West Stratford
The
Mechanics and Farmer Savings Bank
Gen. Win, Il. Noble
East
Bridgeport
Connecticut National Bank
Main and
Wall Streets
FR. Bright
Jean Bank
Gov. Bulkley
NHH
United States
Canada
Bridgeport Electric Light Company
New Haven Company
United Iluminating Company
EoMarek
M. Morria
G. Porter
Bank
Alge
City National Bank
Tike Curato
Mr. Callin
Sheldon
Insurance Company of North America
George T
Skinner Organ Company
Boston
Mags
Lucy J
Robert Marsh
Bridgeport Trust Company
Cornelia J
Cant. Potts
U. S Army
Bankers Gather for Midwinter Connecticut Event at Briarfield
Connecticut bankers from across the state convened at the Briarfield hotel for the midwinter banquet of the Connecticut Bankers association. About 476 attended, with overflow in the main dining room. R B Chambers announced the annual convention would be held June 8 and 19 at Griswold in New London. The fund drive for the American Bankers Association education foundation surpassed its quota with 8020 raised though the committee had set 2890 as the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briarfield
Connecticut Bankers Association
R. B. Chambers
Anamina
Griswold
New London
Bridgeport
Chambera
Connecticut
American Bankers’ Association
Edmund B. Wolfe
Lee Ellenwood
New York City
Jerome Rice
Yeaterday Artelion
Maynard T. Flazen
United States Society Unit Company of
Hartford
Arthur Mason
State Bank and Trust Company of
Eamtford
Ditse
Countess Barred as Undesirable Immigrant Entry Denied
Washington officials deny admittance to Vera Countess of Cathcart citing a confession of moral turpitude and a history of scandal. Officials said tenet violations and a crime involving moral turpitude bar her under immigration law. The case awaits a Board of Review decision to be sent to the Labor Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appr Sy Universal Service
Washington
Vera
Countess of
South Africa
Craven
Emms Island
Harding Students Present Operetta in Auditorium
Warren Warding High School pupils staged The Bells of Beaujolaid on an Imaginary Island near Normandy. Principal roles went to Anna Gdrich Emily Wasco Elsie Bakes Winifred Baker Edythe Frus ier Helen Dee and others. Chorus included Sylvian Schlesc Nora OConnor Margaret Schofield and many more. Directors were Miss Mary Anderson R A H Clark and Mrs Helen Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaujolaid
Warren Warding High School
Normandy
Helen Dee
M. Carroll
Vincent Leaneski
Jerry Holmes
R. Sekerak
Maurice Friedman
William Karpel
Bayard Winter
Max Wranwith
Sylvian Schlesc
Nora O'Connor
Margaret Schofield
Helen Avery
Tack Pixley
Edward Breen
Roger McGovern
Helen Yano
Ida Dewman
Katherine Bischoff
Cecelia Madre
Mary Tofer
Cecalia Lynch
Catherine Maloney
Dorothy Walsh
Trene Watson
Mildred Cosgrove
Lucina Lavery
Sally Shirra
Celestia
Conklin
Milcrel Keegan
Mary Kesting
Helen Coackley
Lucille Pascone
Virginia Webb
Gertrude Nulmar
Rose Maseey
Gacrgette Gibgon
Eleanor Card
Barth Abercrombie
Seamen Rescued After Exposure In Boat Wreck
Survivors from the Mojave recount a brutal voyage after the 128 ship ran aground near Bleak Island. Coast guard crews evacuated injured sailors, with McQueen and Simian among the worst off from shock and exposure as the 75,000 dollar vessel lay wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libby
Gibby
McQueen
Reacuers
Vantain C. J. Willams
Cour
Nar- Tipavisett Pier
Tory
Jencks Jlact Arly
Coast Guard
Bleak Island
Ordérien
Mojave
New London
Simuy
Raycred
Liisa
Ryeru
Simean
Senate Moves to Continue Slashing Taxes and Tax Board Terms
The Senate approved extending tax cuts and continuing the board of tax appeals for ten year terms, reducing terms from fourteen. It backed exemptions for American officers abroad and a one cent per gallon levy on cereal beverages to aid prohibition enforcement. An amendment allowing deductions for travel to medical conventions was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Jones Republican
Washington
Treasury
Moses
New Hampshire
Senate
Sonal
Copeland
New
York Exempts Municipal Waterworks from Back Tax Penalties
York grants exemption to municipal waterworks employees from penalties on back taxes. The note cites prior federal income tax exemption for these workers, a status challenged by court rulings. Officials say the exemption aligns with current interpretations, affecting payroll and tax handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Relief Board 10 to Hear Four Firms in Session Today
Attorneys for International Silver Company Howland Dry Goods Smith Murray and D M Stead will appear before the Relief Board to contest 1924 and 1925 assessments by Tax Assessor William J Connelly. Reductions and increases in listed values for 1925 are detailed, with inventory and property values cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Board
International Silver Company
Howland Dry Goods Company
Smith-Murray Company
D. M. Rewd's
Board of Helief
William 3. Connelly
T.e
siaith-Murray Company
D. M. Stead
Stil
Louis A. Kornblut Chalrmin
Iet
Edna Kelly
Tongue Sandwichs Questioned as Proprietary Taste
A fragment notes a claim about tongue sandwiches and ownership of a recipe or method. The text mentions Gustomm and a response telling him the tongue sandwiches are for themselves. The readable items imply a dispute or lighthearted remark about proprietary taste. No clear names of organizations or dates are provided.
Stamford Coal Crisis Sees Acute Shortage As Dealers Warn
Feb 11 Stamford dealers report an acute coal shortage with about 20 tons of anthracite available and streets nearly impassable. Steam bituminous coal is the only widely usable option, coke stocks are under 200 tons, and Pocahontas coal is scarce. Prices rise as freight rates affect deliveries and customers must hire carts to transport fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stanford
Samford
Pegahont
Pocantas
Deslere
City Normal Again After Blizzard
Norwalk to Danbury Road remains impassable due to mud and washout. Mr. Benedict reported wind receded and road cleaning restored, with traffic to open at noon. Public Utilities Commission ruled off 48 hours to accommodate wide New England Transportation buses for worker transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Danbury
Benedict
New England Transportation Company
Lay
Hon Elsie Mackay Elected to British Air League Advisory
One of England's aristocratic young women, the Hon Elsie Mackay, has been chosen for the advisory committee of the British Air League. Daughter of Lord Inehcape, a shipper and banker, she has held a pilot license since 1922 and once performed as actress Foppy Wyndham. She has also designed the interior decor of ships owned by her family's company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Elsie Mackay
British Air League
Miss Mackay
Inehcape
Foppy Wyndham
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BE. W. Grove
Pershing
Danbury Fiddler
Tage One
London
Lyman
Sratfield
Tesis
Lut
Bilis
Tyland
John
Harding
Department Stores
Silver Company
Sreni
State & Bank
Ong Island
del Monte
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