Stratford and Choice for Park Faces Fairfield County Clash
Fairfield County Planning Association hears Stratford Point and Sherwood Island park sites debated. Speakers include Bridgeport Chamber official urging a solid stance. opponents warn of outsider benefits and property value decline in Westport Greens Farms. Debate highlights local officials and residents weighing inland versus island park options.
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Br Telegram
Norwalk
Stratford Point
State Park Commission
Sherwood’s
Westport
Fairfield County Planning Association
Royal James Inn
Wheeler
Charles E. Wheeler
Stratford
Sherwood Island
Fairfield County
George W. Gair
Erwin M. Jennings
Sarah A. Crave
Ford
J. Schlott
Connecticut
Green Farms
R. A. Crosby
Bridgeport
Ritgefield
Galr
Samuel Davis
Danbury
Association
State Park
Yale
University
Fage
Gilpatria
Massachusetta
Stamford
Playing Collins Killed by Cave in Barnesboro
Thirteen year old Frank Grankowsky died after being caught under rock and dirt in an abandoned mine he explored with companions in Barnesboro Fenn on February 18. Companions escaped and summoned rescuers who dug for hours until his body was recovered.
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Barnesboro
Fenn
Frank Grankowsky
Companiers
City property prelim total at 257 million seek 27.7 mills
City officials announce a preliminary grand list of 257 million dollars guiding today’s anticipated tax rate. Mayor Behrens and City Auditor Keating aim to keep the rate near 27.7 mills, with hopes it stays at or below last year’s level and below 31 mills. Relief board chair Wood cites improvements and reviews Brooklawn relief petitions as hearings begin.
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Board of Apportionment and Taxation
George H. Wood
Board of Belief
Wil Thin Mornthe
Bernard Keating
Board of Assessors
F. William Behrens
Wood
I. William Behrens
Keating
Board of Apportlemen
Relief Board
Brooklawn
City expands insurance to city buildings and vehicles
City council abolished the municipal insurance fund and adopted an ordinance to insure public buildings and vehicles worth over 5 million dollars. The annual premiums total about 28 000 dollars, with a three year plan costing 26 403 dollars for schools and 12 991 for other buildings. May or Behrens and tax board head approve purchases and fire extinguishers.
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Public Works Department
Common Council
Municipal Insurance Fund
Atwater
Board of Apportionment
F. William Behrens
George 8. Hill
Tax Board
Insurance Commission
Fred W. Harrison
Behrens
Congress High
Prospect
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Ela Howe
Jackson
Longfellow
Maplewood
Washington
Wheeler
Grand Street
Columbus
Webster
Shelton
Island Brook
Teardsley
Staples
Barnum
Garfield
Kossuth
Walterville
Franklin
Lincoln
Summerfield
Roger Sherman
McKinley
Black Rock
Sheridan
Bryant
Whittier
Hall
Maplewood Junior High
Madison
Read
Hallen
Warren Harding
Central High
Commission
Welfare
Hillside Home
Englewood Hospital
Central Police Station
City Hall
8th District Aldermen Swarm Council With Demands
Aldermen William Ard and Henry Koehler from the Highta district pushed the Common Council with resolutions for pavement and sewers and street lighting in the Eighth district. They seek 18 streets paved, 12 graded and top dressed, four arc lights, ten lights, and a sanitary sewer on Main street.
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William Ard
Henry Koehler
Highta
North End
Common Council
Atte Anson
Frurdon
Parrott
Lindley
Beechmont
Island Brook
Reservoir
Sylvan
Mai
Hawley
Palrview
Summit
Capitol
Broadway
Marigold
Grandview
Evergreen
Randall
Ives
Merriam
Hubert
Reamer
Garland
Trumbull Road
Chopsey Hill
Walls
Hunting, River
Prospect Avenue
Main Street
Tharme Street
Town Line
Bridgeport
Howard P. Bryant
Fred W. Harrison
Legislative Finance Committee
Hartford
Parallel Road Survey Favored for County
A Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce meeting with the Fairfield County legislative delegation endorsed the $15,000 appropriation for a preliminary survey to build a parallel express motor parkway along the Boston Post road to the New York line. Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald urged funding, touting traffic relief, real estate gains, and economic momentum, while noting the plan aims for a scenic route based on traffic needs.
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Macdonald
Fairfield County
Parkway
New York Line
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
General Assembly
John A. Macdonald
New York State Line
Boston Post Road
New York
State Highway Department
Fairfield County Parallel Parkway
Highway Department
Boston
Hunger Strike Keeps Mrs Budlong a Voluntary Prisoner
In New York on February 18, Mrs. Budlong remained a voluntary prisoner in her apartment on East 72nd Street. She has not eaten since last Friday morning after locking herself in and vowing to starve until Milton J. Budlong, her husband, arrives. Detectives said Budlong is out of town and not in custody, while servants report meals are offered daily.
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New York
Milton J. Budions
Budlong
East 72Nd Street
S Budlong
Hudlong
Rhode Island
Kellogg Nomination Confirmed as Secretary of State
Senate confirmed Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota to succeed Hughes as Secretary of State with little discussion. Northwest senators had opposed his England ambassadorship earlier but did not press objections, and the vote was unanimous after executive session.
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Washington
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Charles EB. Hughes
Senate
Kellogg
England
Thair
Wah
Mr. Kellogg
Bwangan
Virginia
Foreign Relations Committee
Coolidge
Tilden
Bunter Mill
Pai
Renate
Council Endorses New Method of Naming Judges
Bridgeport Aldermen approved a bill to nominate city court judges by the governor with General Assembly approval, shifting from direct legislative appointment. The Redden bill aims to depoliticize minor judgeships, aligning with Republican resolutions and statewide legislative action. Copies of action and recommendations will be sent to Bridgeport’s lawmakers.
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Bridgeport
Ani
General Assembly
Senate
William A. Redden
Redden
Fred W. Harrison
Hue
John T. King
Republican Party
Chy
Chinese Held On Gambling Charges In Midnight Raid
Seven Chinese were arrested at midnight and held on gambling charges after detectives of the Vice Squad led by Sergeant William K. Foster broke up their alleged gambling den behind a store. Joel Deu of 75 State Street was named keeper. Leong Hong Young You and Leong Wong, all from 75 State Street, were released on bonds. Lena John of 387 Berkshire Avenue and Lana Vick of 734 Broad Street were also arrested.
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William K. Foster
Joel Deu
State Street
Leong Hong
Young You
Leong Wong
Lena John
Berkshire Avenue
Lana Vick
Broad Street
City of Taunton Breaks Her Shaft at City Island
The steamship City of Taunton traveling from New York to Bridgeport Connecticut broke her shaft while passing City Island. She will be towed to her destination for repairs.
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Taunton
City Island
City of
New York
Bridgeport, Conn
Grocer Kidnapped and Robbed on Highway in Tuxedo Bandits
J Harenstein of 221 Midland Avenue, a grocer at 294 Brewster Street, told Sergeant F Arthur Salmons he was attacked by three men, one in a tuxedo, who robbed him of 235 dollars and checks, blindfolded him, then left him wrapped in a blanket near Trnxie Hill road before he walked to Bridgeport to report the crime.
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F. Arthur Salmons
Third Precinct
J. Harenstein
Midland Avenue
Brewster Street
Alderman Brady
Harenstein
Trnxie Hill
Bardit
Bridgeport
Alderman Baxter Resigns to Depart for South America
John P. Baxter junior alderman from the Second district resigns effective before February 28. He will leave in two weeks for a two year South American sojourn as Crane company salesman. Henry McLoughlin named potential successor as Baxter recalls a tight prior primary battle with William Cannon and district leader A J Northey had promised Baxter the next nomination. Baxter was elected to fill a vacancy created by Lawrence J. McGough’s promotion to sewage plant superintendent.
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John P. Baxter
Board of Aldermen
Henry Mcloughiin
Baxter
South America
Wiliam Cannon
Cannon
A. J. Northey
Lawrence J. McGough
William Chew
Common Council
Rescued After 38 Days Under Haystack in Colorado
J C Taylor a 28 year old eastern laborer was rescued from beneath a Parker Colorado haystack after 34 days without food and water. He lost 100 pounds from 175 and was severely weak with one foot frozen. Doctors expect recovery. The rescue drew Denver physicians attention.
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Denver
Colo
J. C. Taylor
Parker
Taylor
PF. B. Cornell
M. G. James
James Ranch
Eurly
Cornell
End of Floyd Collins rescue ends in tragedy at Sand Cave
In Cave City Kentucky on February 16 the rescue of cave explorer Floyd Collins ends as his body is found dead after 17 days trapped in Sand Cave. The operation, led by miners and rescuers with support from authorities, concludes with the burial arrangements and warnings about the danger of the site, while volunteers reflect on the failed effort to save him.
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Cave City
Associated Press
Mother East
Floyd Collins
Sand Cave
Collins
Lee Collins
Band Cave
A! Marshall
Edner
Cincinnati
Floyd Collings
Carmichael
Appa
E. Francis
Green
Colling
Colli
Crystal Cave
Fren
Collings
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company
Kyrock
W. J. Fields
Posey
bin Pera
Denhardt
Mander
75Th Intent
Colfing
New Hingland Toll Service
Boston Exchange
Hudlong
City and County News Roundup Hopes for Millage and Local Here
City预算 talks outline mayor’s aim for 27.7 mills as final tax rate. Board of Relief to inform City auditor. Aldermen clash over policy wording. Hogan proposes ordinance adoption changes. Redden bill on judge naming endorsed. Baxter resigns for South America. BeLoughlin eyed successor. Chamber luncheon backs express highway plan. Locomobile executives honored. Harria and Ainsworth exit plant. Insurance, police matters, and a series of local incidents fill pages with obituaries, politics, crime, and community notes from Fairfield County and Norwalk.
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Board of Relief
Eighth District
Hogan
Redden
Lderman Baxter
South America
BeLoughlin
Chamber of Come Meres
Donald
New York
Harria
Ainsworth
Public Works Department
Flower
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Chamber of Commerce
Sherwood Plan
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FE. T. Bedford
Braford
Bedford
Galt
Greens Farms
Myr
Jens Uing
Philip L. Butterlek
Connecticut Forestry Association
Cave
Harrison
Pwo
Urs. Budlong
Prank B. Kellogg
Senator Redden
Ted
Brewster St
Zoning Commission
James A. McElroy
Seward Price
Aaid
Carl F. Siemon
Board of Proportionment
Siemon
F. William Behrehe
State and
Milford
New Fairfield
Kant
Fairfield
Business and Finance
Tiger Flowers
Ramblers
Dope
Mohawks
Park Citys
Stratford High Wing
Judge Landis
Oeylan
Paavo Nurmi
Willie Ritola
Dartmouth
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