Congress Faces Two Weeks of Heated Debates and Votes
Washington February 18 The Senate shipping bill fight and five House clashes over arms credits set the stage for two weeks of tense action as Congress nears adjournment. Private bills and small measures jockey for attention while Farm Credits and deficiency bills move through committees. Nominations including McNary Crissinger Tolbert face possible defeat amid contest and party moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Senata
Capper
Lenroot-Anderson
Banking
Republican Party
James G. McNary
New Mexico
D. R. Crissinger
New Orleans
Joseph W. Tolbert
South Carolina
Poles advancing into Lithuania amid Rhine rail crisis
Reported French actions in the Rhineland include expulsion of Dr. Gruetzner, a German provincial governor, for an insulting letter to Belgian commander Braussain. French officers seize a 350 million mark strike fund in Trier as German railway workers refuse to work, with funds to cover French and Belgian rail operations. Berlin imposes price controls, appointing market liaisons to regulate livestock sales and curb speculative pricing.
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Trier
Gruetzner
Dusshldoref
Associated Press
Dues
Suidor
Rhenish
Prussia
Begoutte
Braussain
Duispurg
Pr. Gruetzner
Rhineland
3Te
Berlin
Associated ‘Press
Seark
Meeting Tonight City Club Listings And Lodges
The item lists meeting places for various organizations in Bridgeport and area including Masonic temples Odd Fellows Royal Neighbors and other lodges with multiple street addresses. It notes that notices should be sent in writing to the frail balance and warns against telephone notices. The fragment references clubs halls and unions in locations such as State Street Broad Street and Fairfield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golumbus Boys’ Club
Giu
Bridgeport
O. U
Morris Court
Order of the “Amaranth
Masonic Temple
Pequonneck Chapter
Rose Croix
A.A. S. It
Cownlly Lodge
Slate Street
Canton
York City
Broad Street
Royal Neighbors of America
Pioneer Lodge
Sons of St. George
Stratford
WO. W
Dorset Cutters’ Union
Malin Street
Electrical Workers’ Union
Fairfield Avenue
Lafayette Consistory
Patch. S.A
A. S A
Borroweo Glee Club
St. Charles' Hall
Main Street
Naomi Lodge
Samuel H. Harris
Jazz Aplenty as Palais Royal Orchestra Plays at the Palace
Jazz-filled afternoon at the Palace theatre featured Paul Whiteman and his Palais Royal orchestra. The ensemble showcased rich brass and woodwind textures, celeste tones, and intricate violin solos, with vivid rhythm and varied instrumentation driving lively dance numbers.
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Palais Royal
Palace Theatre
Paul Whiteman
Grave-Yard
Paw Whitman
Tschaikowsky
Richard Strausky
India
Pail Whiteman
Eoarts
Mozart
Jesus Christ and the Living God in modern fellowship
The speaker argues for a larger conception of Jesus as both Teacher and Christ of experience. He notes two views of Christ, advocates reinterpreting faith in accessible language, and urges a living Christ present in the 20th century. He recalls church history of radical challenge to orthodoxy and calls for fellowship with the Son of the living God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Moses
Tewah
Pian
Tam
Peter
Nazareth
God
Grant
Father
Mim
Redeemer
Woman Injured by Dorchester Explosion
Mrs Ida Price was hurled 39 feet from her doorway when a hot water heater in the cellar exploded today in Dorchester. The blast wrecked the cellar and first floor of her home, injuring her.
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Poston
Ida, Price
Dorchester
Heouse
Belgian Queen Visits Tutankhamen Tomb Exhibition
Queen of the Belgians toured the tomb of Tutankhamen in Meyptology at Luxor with Crown Prince and Viscount Allenby. Howard Carter said two more years of work are needed for examination and photographing of treasures described as magnificent and unprecedented. American Minister J Morton Howell and Mrs Howell also inspected the treasures, calling them stupendous beyond imagining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lvunor
Egypt
Associated Press
Tutankhamen
Hownrg Carter
Ex-Cavatora
Marshal Viscount Allenby
Hlgh
Bey Pto
Isis
J. Morton Howell
Howell Tga
Four Liners Enter Port After Terrific Storm
NN York February 18 Four liners limped into port after a terror storm that battered decks and rigging. Captain W R D B Irvine of the Cunard liner Berengaria recounted fighting huge seas and heavy gales as passengers danced in the ball room before a massive wave wrecked the beacon. Crews cut away wreckage and cleared life lines as the ship lurched toward safety.
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York
French Airplane Tour of the World Planned by French Squadrons
A five-aircraft French squadron led by Captain Madon will begin a world tour on March 15. Pilot Marcel Bapt conceived the expedition with flyers Pickard L Homme and Asseville, flying through Europe Africa Asia and the Americas over about two years and holding meetings at roughly 600 points to discuss aviation.
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Paris
Associated Press
Marcel Bapt
Madon
Pickard
L'Homme
Asseville
Taly
Tunis
Egypt
Syria
Mesopotamia
Persia
India
Siam
Cambodia
Indo- China
Korea
Japan
North
Central
South America
Africa
Spain
Woman Awakens as Burglary Guest Flees from Bedroom
Annie Trocacein awoke to a man prowling in her bedroom. She screamed and he escaped after entering through a window. The intruder was frightened away before stealing any items, leaving the room in disarray.
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Annie
Fire Claims Four Lives in Brooklyn Tenement Blaze
New York February 18 Four persons died and six were injured in a late night fire that swept a tenement house on Meet Street Brooklyn. All victims were described as Negro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Meet Street
Rooklyn
Rotary Anniversary Celebration Marks Eighteen Years of Service
Rotary International observes the eighteenth anniversary of the first club, led by Paul P. Harris, with global celebrations through the week. President Harding and other leaders urge citizen responsibility, while radio and school programs promote good citizenship and civic duty.
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Rotary
Rotary Club
Paul P.haring
Chicago
Harding
Daugherty
Ciliett
House of
Dougherty
Mark
Gilleth
Rotary International
Tarian
Aid Schoolboy
Holary
Fizh
Behool
Blackwell
Glhtborn
Ward Island Fire Claims Twenty Five Lives
A seven hour blaze on Ward Island opposite East 116th Street devastated the west wing of a hospital complex. Fire equipment was scarce as Manhattan forces ferried lines over, delaying water application. Local and city responders confined the fire to upper floors but top stories burned. hospital officials had long urged better protection without success.
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Ward's Island
East 116Th Street
Blackwell's Island
Manhattan
Eity
Island
Treyman
Judge Blakeman Dies At Hartford
Stratford judge Blakeman, son of Gould and Harriet Birdseye Blakeman, died in Hartford. He was a longtime figure in Stratford, with a family estate dating to 1699 and a funeral set for Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. in the Congregational church officiated by KR. C. Whitehead. Survived by wife Nellie Geard, ten siblings including Selah G. Blakeman and Carlos D. Blakeman, the judge's death prompted condolences from officials statewide. Deputy Judge George Bateman will preside until a new appointment.
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Gould
Harriet Birdseye Blakeman
Selah G. Blakeman
Shelton
Carlos D.blakeman
Stratford
C. C. Wells
Nellie
Geard
Blakemen
America
Adam Blakeman
Blakeman
KR. C. Whitehead
Congregational Church of
Wis
King George
Hartford
New Haven
Ausonia
Bridgeport
George Bateman
Helen HE
Lewis
Trial of Lillian Raizen in Cincinnati Shooters Case
Lillian Raizen was found guilty and jailed on Raymond street to await sentence. Alienists disagreed on her sanity after she shot a physician amid alleged abuse. The trial, held February 13, followed extensive sanity tests and related dramatic events including a nurse’s unwritten law defense and a widow’s suicide linked to the physician.
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Raymond Street
Jad
Taiven
Olivia
M. P. Stone
Cincinnati
Miss Stone
Glickstein Wen
Staizen
Whekstein
Prominent Irishmen Killed in Battle
In a clash today between state troops and irregulars in the Glen of Aherlow Tipperary Commandant Dennis Jacey a noted irregular leader was killed Captain Waeno h was wounded twelve rebels captured and some state soldiers were wounded.
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Dublin
Wren Wren
Glen
Aherlow
Tipperary
Dennis Jacey
Tiprerary
Waenoh
Coal Shortage Claimed by Stratford Residents
Fire chief reports ongoing coal crisis as residents scramble for fuel. Mrs. Joseph Kusterer has two tons stored, others report two tons or less, substitutions and warm rooms vary. Vendors fail to meet orders. some homes rely on egg coal or wood while prices reach 16.50 a ton.
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Joseph iKusterer
Main Street
N. L. Lindstros
Wilson Street
CW. Lord
William Street
Nikosky
Maddison Avenue
D. A. Vinsky
William Lb. Loomis
Vincent Brothers Goal Company
North Avenue
Vincent Brother
John Mathews
Lindley Street
Mauro
Jewette Avenue
Chester
van Slyke
In Street
Whaley
Myrtle Avenue
William
Twiss
Graham
Stratford
Samuel Stradling
James D. Skinner
Tt. A. Peck
Wells Street
L. Bewlhress
Burnum Avenue
Robart CS
Central Avenue
Jedgon J. Smith
Srill‘qnan Street
John W. McGiry
Ellsworth Street
John‘l. Moran
Boston
Robert Banville
Hudson Street
Fred J. Brady
Laurel Avenue
C. Gibson
Leonard Ashelm
North Agenda
Tate
Jlanuary
Jeawin L. Ayshiey
Hadden
Robert Baldwin
Brewster Streat
TF. W
Broag Street
Henanis
A. W. Bekeach
Bumtington Road
J.D. Reekawith
Sutton Street
Bank Call Shows Industries Active During Last Call
Washington Feb 18 American National banks held a more commanding position at the last bank call than in over two years, Comptroller Crissinger stated today. The report also noted that industrial activity showed greater effort across nearly all sectors.
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Washington
Crissinger
Keeper of Falkner Island Light Narrow Escape
Madison February 18 The Falkner Island light keeper Brussiere braved tide and ice in a twenty foot boat named A B with a propelling makeshift sail. He landed at Hammonassette point after five hours adrift and cold exposure. A naval tug was sent from New London after his boat was seen in distress.
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United States
New London
Brussiere
Guilford
Falkner Island
Madison
Hamimonassette Point
Mother and Son Burned in Kitchen Fire
Angelo Arrallo, two, was playing near the stove when flames engulfed his clothing on Alexander avenue. His mother Angelina Arrallo was seriously burned on the arms. Both were taken to St. Vincent's Hospital where the child remained in critical condition. A physician from Emergency hospital was summoned to the home, and firefighters were not required as the fire did not spread to furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Arrallo
Alexander Avenue
Angelina Arerallo
St., Vincent’s Hospital
Tax auto buses and guard rail capital proposal
Washington February 13. Dwight M. Lewis president of the National Association of Railway Utility Commissioners urged regulating and taxing buses carrying riders and freight like electric railways before the mid year conference of the American Electric Railway Association. About a thousand railway executives attended. He warned against any regulation that would hinder motor bus and streetcar service while safeguarding urban and interurban railway investments.
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Washington
Dwight XN. Lewis
National Association of Railway Uhhty Commissioners
Dee Moines
American Electric Railway Association
Presen
Frozen death from failed fire sparks fuel seizures in upstate NY
In Saratoga Springs Miss Alice Davis of Whitehall was found frozen to death as coal shortages trigger emergency measures. Coroner says no coal in house. green wood failed to start a fire. Authorities plan to seize coal from rail cars and yards. Whitehall and Port Edward residents brace for rationing as relief delays persist.
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Saratoga Springs
Alice Davis
Whitehall
Mort Edward
Fourth District
Clarence B. Kilmer
Ballston Spa
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Canada
Toason
Delawarea
Hudson
George W. Goethals
New York
Fort Edward
Winifred C. Sheldon
Washington County
Kilmer
Port Edward
Sheldon
George Dow
Jouighe
Outlook for Ireland Gloomy After Amnesty Expiry
The Rubiin correspondent in Dublin reports that if Cosgrave and Lynch have spoken their last words the outlook is forlorn. Republican gains are limited and without a late miracle, a heavy landslide seems unlikely. Civil conflict intensifies in Dublin and in Irish press coverage, with Mulcahy’s amnesty offer cited as a turning point.
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Mulcahy
Cosgrave
O'Higgins
de Valera
Lynch
Rabbi Wise Defends British Rabbi on Jerusalem Turmoil
Rabbi S. Wise defended British Rabbi in Jerusalem amid a Turkish denunciation. He framed the Passion Play Oberammergau as not about Jesus, noting German and Greek elements, and answered why Jews have fallen away from their Telijon with a playful remark. An advertisement for Baker's Vanilla followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilted
Jerusalem
Rabbi Wise
Oberammergan
Jesus
Hitred
Efi
The Town Mouse and Country Mouse Seek a Fix
In a fable style tale the town mouse desires city food and safety of country life. The countrys cousin laments sparse meals while the town mouse dreams of both. WAN and TAD the Want Ad twins propose living at Old Man Snooze grain shop, where no customers disturb them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Tad
the Crow
Bridgeport
Post-Telegram Want Ads Sell Goods, Not Through Hole in Sack
A local reminder urges sellers to use the Post-Telegram Want Ads to move goods efficiently. The message contrasts reliable classified ads with risking loss by informal sales, emphasizing practical, timely listings through the newspaper’s classified section.
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Lithuania
Bridgeport Telegram
Ward Island
Frank EK
Bualeman
Guec
Lillian Rayzen
Quilty
Rabbi S
Wise
Ceod Grocers
Fables Ip
Stratfield Cafeteria
Stratfield
A. Cantweld
Megt
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