Quigley Asked to Resign as Police Chief in Weymouth
In Weymouth February 17 an official leak shows Captain Charles B. Quigley nearly forced to resign as Police Chief. Patrolman Diths returns to a lineman job and Quigley may switch to a private rank. The police committee and department face staffing gaps with three officers and two vacancies likely to be filled this week.
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Wrstport
Charles B. Quis- Tey
Pohice Department
Pat
Quigtes
Aday
Patrelman
Arcerney
Worry Valley
Police Committee
Poles
Aeps
Osime
Sis Dune
Corr
Desariment
Quissey
Uneman
Community notices and obituaries from Westport area
A mixed page notes a card party hosted by Mrs Ludlivn Dar row on Ludlow Road and a funeral for Miss Jaiwenian Ly uns at Greens Farms cemetery. Other items mention church events, a Stratfield meeting, and locals Owen Meeney and Minnie Dietzke with Valentine party attendance at St Paul’s Church in Norwalk.
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Mere Arthur
Ludlow Road
Jaiwenian Ly Uns
Green Farms
Greens Farms
Roy Dr. McCregor
Congregational Church
Norwalk
Git
Beeutuniak
Stratfield
Brut Vert
Luceu
Lariy Marin Ayres
Tise Shroyer
Mine Tisgugssen
Merge
William A. Abunser
Denall
Westpor
Owen Meeney
Roseville
Irtet
Minnie Dietzke
Katherine
Norwalk Democratic Women to Organize Club
Norwalk Democratic women plan forming a Norwalk Democratic Women's Club on Friday evening at 9 Wall Street. Club rooms will host monthly meetings with plans for activities and outreach led by Sherry Abbott and other local members.
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Norwalk
Democratic Women
Norwelk Democratic Women’s Club
Ay Wall Street
Sherry Abbott
Tae Pbesta
Goelos
Raid at Greenwich Inn on Post Road Arrests Suspects
Greenwich officers raided the Aurora Inn on the Boston Post Road last night and arrested Louis as alleged proprietors for a new law violation. Police recovered money and contraband items. several bond men appeared in related hearings.
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Post Road
Greenwich
Eeelal
Ponlice
Aurora
Boston I
Louis I
Public Hearing Planned on Building Lines at City Council
City council schedules a public hearing on building lines along Mobio street. Officials discuss harbor improvements, water and sewer maintenance, and potential renova tion projects. Mayor RL Wibaan Pines plans to push water renewal and related infra proposals while awaiting election results.
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Mobi Street
James Pad
Caine Min
Wibaan Pines
Hubert Dalitec
Rewaed
Republican Pinocle Teams Discuss Rules
Republican pinocle teams discuss rules at the league meeting. Officials favored changes amid postponements and district disputes. The report cites Sylvan Crest and Bisel as participants with plans for upcoming play and clarification of bylaws.
Missionary Speaks at Two Baptist Churches
A missionary spoke at two Baptist churches on Sunday detailing the southern state district customs and beliefs encountered during his mission work. The report notes the audience’s response and the speaker’s emphasis on local religious practices.
Car fare hearing set this week in Hartford session
Blots to wises, stain the pubde taidies commnmeiun will meet this week to set odgage for Neseime on ttullew sary. The hearing will be held in Hartford when called.
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Hartford
Commissien
Oldest Greenwich Resident Dies
The aged resident of Greenwich, aged ninety four, dies leaving a widow. Details of age and death are provided in the obituary passage.
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Greenwich
Wilton Progress Club Discusses Highway Matters
A Wilton Progress Club meeting discussed highway issues with W I Newsome and Star Commissioner Macdonald likely attending after mid November. A three member special committee was formed to handle urgent arrangements and the session closed with plans for the next gathering.
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Wilton Progress Club
Legislative tax fight reshapes plans and votes ahead
The article outlines ongoing tax reform debate with planned surtax 37.02 percent, committee actions by the Democratic side, and anticipated House votes. It notes weather delays and a broad scramble over appropriation bills and reform measures as Congress prepares for upcoming sessions.
Greenwich to ban jazz and suggestive dancing in local socials
Greenwich groups led by the Y M C A and Greenwich public school plan rules to curb dancing seen as improper. The policy bans jazz and the bunny hug, requires good music, modest floor behavior, and narrow partner proximity. Named supporters include Superintendent of Schools and several local residents.
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Greenwigcel
Telegramw
Crreenwich
Greenwich Public School
Greenwich
Smd
Atis
Eawin
Andrews
George Bas
Bituminous Wage Contract Nears Settlement
Prospect of a three year wage deal for central competitive field bituminous coal miners near. Illinois operators pledge to align with others and seek permission to extend machine mining. Miners vote will decide acceptance after scale committee approves proposal. referendum expected to favor the plan.
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Sonvilluel Fin
Fed
Aled Press
Ilinois
Jones
Lew
Opes
Iiehine Prumvinnis
Hines
Speeding on Newtown Turnpike Results in Fine
Constable Stans cites Stephen Stane of Mlushing for speeding 42 mph on icy Long Hill Road and levies a $5 fine with costs. First motor vehicle violation arrest in Long Hill this year. Episcopal Young People Society to meet at Mrs. Griswold’s home February 24 at 8. dance planned at Long Hill school by the society.
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Long Itu
Web
the Telegram
Stans Fey
Stephen Stane
Mlushing
Newtown Turnpike
Lone
Justin Hawalti Randall
Long Hill
Episcopal Young People's Society
Frank Griswold
Episcopal Young Poppies
Cherge
Linberi Adkiate Wheeler Parrott
Russet
Aithue Griswuld
Mabel Cole
New York
George Cuie
Overheated furnace causes church fire near town
The church on Fitenville, seven miles north of the city, was damaged by a fire started by an overheated furnace this afternoon. Flames spread from the lower floor toward the parsonage but did not reach the chapel. Damage is estimated at about $1,000. The Pontiner steam fire engine of Nuntie was used by the town fire company to fight the flames.
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Nouwson
Pet
Deptst
Fitenville
City
Pontiner Stram Fire Engine Company
Ite
Nuntie Fire Company
Csepel Desk Accessories Mention in Unclear Letter
An unclear description mentions desk accessories for envelopes with colored swatches stamped unpaid answered. It notes a colored leather envelope in rose or tan and describes white cloche and embroidery-like braiding around the crown as a long stitching effect.
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Teylesk
Milford raid nets six arrests for gaming on Daniel Street
Milford police raided a Daniel street gaming room Saturday at 1 13 am. Edward Maher and Lawrence DiStascio faced charges of maintaining a gaming place. Cards and money were seized while several Milford youths were found inside. Bonds were set at 100 dollars for each proprietor and 26 dollars for each frequenter, with all summoned to Town court Monday morning.
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Milford
Edward Maher
Lawrence DiStascio
Daniel Street
Maher
DiStascio
Severnl
John Same Devon
K. Fitzedd
Waler- Mield Avenue
Bridgeport
Henry Brawler
Gulf Street
Milferd
At. Chlbert
Richard Thangs
Colorado Avenue
Gbridgeport
Ben Donahue
James Welch
C. Chappell
John Kueas
John Cisborne
Milt? Morgan
New
Albert Jones
John Mv Milford
Wark Kulas
George Murphy
John Olaskas
Milford Rhe
Ridgefield Aids for Taxes With Special Tax Help
Ridgefield will host a deputy collector to assist residents with filing 1923 income tax returns. George Knapp announced Charles J. Spith will be stationed at Ridgefield Town Hall on February 28, 1924, to help the public. Local residents welcome the extra tax help for convenience.
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Ridgefield
Myr
Edward W. Simons
Flat Hoe
St. Petersburg
Florda
Edward Powers
New York City
Marlin Powers
John Campbell
Norwalk
Stobinson
Ailsa Catherine Breen
Internal Revenue
Ttartforms
Van Alsyne Voted Cutlery Corp Head At New York Meeting
Vin Alstyne of New York was elected president of the Cutlery Corporation at a Saturday meeting. W. M Issib and Charles F. Wlebushof were named treasurer and assistant secretary respectively. The report notes Primrose’s earlier roles and details a change in officers. Also dated Feb iT from Associated Press.
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Fota Vin Alstyne
New York
Cer Lenge Cillery Corporation
Ceeds
W. M Issib
Charles F. Wlebushof
Primrose
W. Id Nason
Demand Resignation Shows Kioura Ministry Pressure
A large Japanese assembly today adopted resolutions calling for the immediate resignations of Kioura ministry members. The protestors then paraded past the peers, while the demonstration remained orderly and peaceful.
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Torto. Co
Cassolated Press
Wnass
Kioura
Clk Polo Resemios
Aol
Buckingham TN Spamford Hearing on City Compensation
The commission in Stamford will hold hearings today on compensation for twelve individuals. Citizens are advised to attend and present evidence as hearings take place at Uneahhalk in Stamford.
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Edward TR Puehmebant
Uneahhalk
Stamford
Fragmented Fashion Text Mentions Wool Embroidery
A fragmented OCR reads as a fashion note describing sleeveless frock details. It mentions blue satin line and wool embroidery touches at the waist, with references to brilliant towers and a dame style, though many words are garbled.
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Vlueke
Arrested Twice in 24 Tours for Liquor Selling
Fairfield police report George Roman arrested twice in 24 hours for liquor offenses at Duck Farm in Cheenfield. Officers seized six barrels of liquor in the second raid and found a 160 gallon still on the premises during the first arrest. Roman held on $800 bond for the second offense after previously bondable at $1500. Four others were arrested for violating quot laws, including Joseph Rusky and Mrs Toscher, with varying bond statuses.
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Faireveld
Duck Farm
Cheenfield
George Roman
A. J. Bennett
Thomas Shaughnersy
Roman
Fairfield
Mteo
Joseph Rusky
Jennings Road
Black Rock Turnpike
Toscher
Danbury Teachers Seek Salary Increases for Next Year
Danbury teachers request raises totaling 300 dollars per year with elementary staff seeking 290 dollars and high school teachers 390 dollars. The proposals were sent to the board’s schools and libraries committee for review at a future meeting.
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Danbury
Mlenentars, Teachers’ Association
High School Teachers’ Association
Committee On Schools and Libraries
Fligh Serous
Three Men Arrested in Stabbing Case at 147 Rue Murray
Police arrested John Petra Samuel Pail and Andrew Wargo after a stabbing at a hoarding house on 147 Rue Murray. They recovered three knives later found not at the scene while Steve Melish suffered eight chest wounds and was taken to St Vincent's hospital. All three men face breach of the peace charges and arraignment today.
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Stabbert Steve Melish
Rue Murray
John Petra
Samuel Pail
Andrew Wargo
Mellah
St. Vincent's Hospital
Melsh
Nine Deer Seen At Easton Home In Snowy Scene
Easton residents at Twin Oak Cottage report a herd of nine young deer gathered in, led by a large buck, creating a striking woodland tableau as trees and shrubs weighed with snow.
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Easton
Major
Moristeun
Monroe Friends Grieve For Mrs Simmons Critical
In Monroe on February 17 special to The Telegram notes Mrs Sherman Simmons of Hamtremont is in critical condition. Sympathy extends to Mrs Simmons who has also been ill and recently returned from Peekskill New York.
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Monroe
Sherman Simmons
Hammertown
Misa Simmons
Peekskill
Grasse
William Wentworth Lewis
Earl Ray Lewis, Jr
Marietta Silliman
Bridgeport
Ray Beardsley
Arthur Curtisa
Merwin Burr
Milford
Promise to refrain from liquor traffic ends in suspended sentence
Milford February 17 special to The Telegram Peter DiBase of Wheelers Arms received an 11 day jail term suspended with no fine after pleading guilty to selling liquor without a license. He was ordered to six months under probation. Police raided January 29 finding a still 20 gallons of liquor and three barrels of wine with a wine press. Edward Worrell of Wheelers Farm had his case continued for two weeks on a milk sale statute violation.
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Milford
Peter DiBase
Wheelers Arms
J. D. Brown, Jr
DiBase
Wheen
Edward Worrell
Wheelers Farns
Worrell
Bowier
Milford Woman Attempts Suicide After Rejected Friends
Milford, Feb 17 A middle aged woman identified as Mrs. Campbell of New Ireland attempted to kill herself by drinking chloroform in Milford. She was rushed to Milford Hospital and treated by Dr. A C Carpenter and was reported out of danger. Police said she had visited Norwich to see friends but could not reach them and then drank the poison near Center Street. She told officers she had a daughter in Montana and sons in the west.
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Milford
Mra
If. Campbell
Addres
Eviette
Milford Hospital
A.C. Carpenter
Norwall
New Daven
Center Alrec
Nassergby
Ebe
Pollee
Mlotda
Ewe Sons
Social notes from Redding and Ridgefield events
Miss Minde Le k entertained the pinnehle club at Sanford school. Mr and Mrs Harry MilleFarlan substituted for absent hosts. Mrs Buvedodyde Hradley was high scorer for the evening. Birth announced of a son to Mer find Mia Ties of Ridgefield. Kenneth McColem of Yale spent the weekend at home. A Ridgefield dancing club hosted a first informal dance at Misa Katherine Harnes home. Members include H H S MacDonald, Katherine Karne, Mabel Nichols, Alice Sanford, Mary McCollam, John McCollam and more. Refreshments served. Cards and bridge events planned.
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Redding
Fed
Minde le K
Sanford School
Harry MilleFarlan
Pleasant Valley
Jes
Stephen Sune
Buvedodyde Hradley
Son
Mer
Mia
Darry Ties
Ridgefield
Ties
Redding Centre
Sumer
Herbert S. Barnes
New York
Cit
D Bauford
Christchurch
Kenneth M'Cotlam
Yale University
Misa Katherine
Kelen Joy
Stewart Borddle
Brooklyn
Mutha
Alre
Lilla J. Guddie
George
Martha
Barnes
Rose Reynolds
Hartford
George Slee
Odie
Thré&kness
B. Nash
Dolne
Bridgeport
Milford Rotary Announces Its Committees
Milford Rotary Club lists committee assignments led by George J. Smith with Adam Sattix and William Clark as chairs. The club plans a charter event at Winlock Memorial with New Slaven Rotary band invited. 300 patriots expected and women of Congregational church to serve.
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Milford
al BE. Lavery
Lastwerk
Ben
Winlcox
Sup U
Congregational Church
Slaven Rotary T
Citlegland
George J. Smith
Slemberal Adam Sattix
William, Clark
William A. Doll
Willian G. Bissell
Win A. Reeves
Norman S. Buelingham
Leslie Briges
W. C. Ralst
L. Nettleton
John T. Howe
Putner
I. D. Brown, Jr
Etpe WN. Clark
Rotary Education
Broatch
Milfo Arms
Milford High School
Judes
Southern Jubilee Singers
Chari Jawkins Brown
Kayopi Girly Club
Plymouth Coln National Church
Cari We
Grange Meeting Programs and Community Event Recap
The Telegram reports a Grange related gathering with songs, tableaux, and a poets segment led by Ola Shipman and Kula Fancher. A Valentines party fundraiser cleared over 30 dollars from a chicken supper, with dancing and an orchestra.
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Weston
Web
Ola Shipman
Aix
Kula Fancher
Bret
Charles Broch
France Banks
Lew the
Sherwood
Rudd
We Hall
Little Adi Mise Ella Middlebreak
Maine bronze model shown at Milford High School
A bronze model of Maine built from wreckage was presented at Milford High School Friday during day exercises. George J. Por, member of the school board, received the model from Wi BR McCarthy of the Ry Manufacturing company.
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Milford
Med
Maine
Vant Harbor
Milford High School
Wibr, McCarthy
Ry Manufacturing Company
George J. Por
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Quigley
Lineman
Duffy
Westport
Westpowt
Iberta Jemnings
State Street
Runitay
York
Auss Ludlivn Darrow
Stratford
Bera
Nesty
Catholic Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of the
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St .John's Hall
Pembroke
Thomas Calle
Francis Rovian
Betty Crehiun
Pitas Welles
Masten
Pally
Ne Forest
Noonan Tees
Moy
Everstes
Aaron
Pinn Cig
Che Peering Aer Mead
Minety
Macdonald
Newsome
MT Lleien
Howard
T. Merwin
Wilton Laddies
Himford
Moon
Young
Mere Cayvann
Mass Prainan
Tar
Ars
Heininsen
Uoeward
Werner
Wales
Pss Menton
St. Dietersteiurgy
Sanday Sational Nn Teat
Conese Chine
Ds Tetas Reg
Cinitinan
Giarner
Wirth
Uae
Fey
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Mirmiiecs
Choice For Oil Counsel
Fey Beer
Toaherts
Itoul
Jass Mhaaherie S. Hogers
Trst
Long Hill Road
Csepel
Natl
Milford Cops
Anila
Havas Island
Surigao Province
Mindanao
Clarence J. Hane
Cong Dnlar
Brebery Uy
Buckingham TN
Spamford
Deparalinni
Yale
Alt
Chabners
Womemhey
Larrosse Loans
Vanteary
Royal Council
M. GA
Cty
Moose
Loyal Order of Moose
Tfy D. Legion
Order
Moose Temple
Danbury Lodge
Harry Bartlett
George W. Blackwell
New Haven
Cunlds
Venus Yroheing
Milford Rotary Club
Thes
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