Garlick Defends American Legion Aims and Duty
Judge RE Earle Garlick spoke on the American Legion's duty to serve both in war and peace. He praised the Legion as a force for patriotism, unity, and defense, urging membership not for self but to honor dead and support future generations. He contrasted pacifists with ex-service members and stressed vigilance and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Earle Garlick
Plena Court
Garlick
Loch
Legion
Dein
Reed
The
American
Bas
America
Fathers
Motheur
New York
Weil
Asid
Ani
Jim
Bill
Theodore Roosevelt
Police test out stabber theory in Bridgeport case
Bridgeport police continue the hunt for a knifeman after a December 7 stabbing on Pequonnock Street near Hurral Avenue. Desmarais case in Hartford was postponed to February 23 as an increased bond and counsel issues proceed. Alienists are to examine the suspect this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauler
Grand Street
Pequonnock Street
Hurral Avenue
Bridgeport
Rabber
Hartford
Desmarais
Bridge
Railroads and buses clash over local routes
Public Utilities Commission denies Blue Club Coach Lines petition to operate locally from New Haven toward the New York state line. The fight centers on the New England Transportation Company and its rival as developers defend service quality, alleging unfair advertising and Sherman and Beech-Cummings act violations. An injunction and possible re hearing loom, with actions heading toward the Superior Court. A separate incident notes an unidentified man injured by an atropolic eloper near Main and Whiting Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Road
Commission
New England Transportation Company
New York, New Maven and
Hartfrd
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New York
Detlalon
Fublic Utilities
Blue Club Coach Lines
Charles A. Sheehan
Public Utilities Commission
Blue Line
New Haven
New York State Line
Sne
Mayora Ane
Elm City dog show awards 19 prizes to local dogs
At the Elm City Kennel Club event in New Haven on Saturday evening, 19 prizes were awarded to local dogs. Winners include Albert's McAllister in the setter class and Sun Tsun from Greenacre Kennels, with multiple prizes across bulldog, bulldog female, French bulldog, American bred bulldogs, and other breeds.
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Elm City Kennel Club
New Haven
Register
Albert
McAllister
J.B. Haly
Bridgeport
Sun Tsun
Ash
Greenacre
Fatfield
Baron Hunderbus
James F. Murphy
M. F. Murtha
Sonelble Lacy
A. Sherman
Sun Nee Chow
P. J. O'Reilly
Patsy Bolivar
A. L. Barry
Long Hill
Walter C. Bartlett
Princess Pat
A. L. Bary
Volga Price
Thomas Girvan
Boi Tang
W C. Smith
Stretford
MacAlister
Hia
James E. Hair
Murphy
James E. Murphy
Legislators Question Free Textbooks for Bridgeport Schools
Officials clash over a charter clause claiming the Board of Education must provide free textbooks if funds are available. Redden and school leaders argue a minimum of $1.25 per pupil, while City Attorney DeLaney and Leverty push for potentially higher allocations, with estimates ranging about $10.44 to $12.50 per pupil.
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Elbert O. Hil
Joseph Cubell
Elmer H. Havens
Board of Education
Redden
Steiber
Pinklestone
City of
Bridgeport
Board of
Board of Equacation
Boni
Blugn- Hon
Publc
Board of Education of
Senator Redden
DeLaney
Leverty
John B. Wynkoop
Carrol R. Reed
Board of Apportionment
Havens
Man Jumps From Fast Train Near Rahway injures leg
Fred Van Wetering son of Bergen county family slighted injured after leaping from the Chicago Limited on the Pennsylvania line near Rahway as it ran about 60 mph. He received cuts and a possible ankle fracture and was taken to his father’s home in Ridgefield Park. He cannot recall the jump and relatives say his health has been poor.
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Sackensack
N. J
Associated Press
Fred van Wetering
Bergen County
Chicago Lmited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rahway
John van Wetering
van Wetering
Ridgefield Park
Nebraska
Ariving
Chicago
Eitier Va Wetering
Thou Shalts for Don'ts Crowds Religion Debate
CHICAGO Feb 19 Miss Maude Boyden the English preacher urges replacing don'ts with thou shalts to guide youth toward religion. She proposes thou shalt smoke drink flirt play baseball on Sunday and enjoy theatres as long as actions are by personal conscience, claiming New Testament authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Boyden
Chicago
Iu Aload
Miss Royden
Miners vote to return to work in Colorado strike zones
Eighty eight percent of striking Colorado miners voted to resume work while awaiting the Industrial Commission inquiry into conditions. The state strikers committee refused to disclose exact ballot numbers but said the decision affects all statewide miners. Votes were tallied in coal camps, with a majority in all but two camps favoring return. the October 19 1927 strike began earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Coio
Colorado
Worn
Afghan kin petition on custody amid war chaos
A disputed custody case in Afghanistan sees the mother petitioning the Afghan monarch while the German foreign office approves a plan to entrust the children to local authorities. The mother faces choosing between remaining with her homeland and staying with her children during the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Afghanistan
Germany
Heavy Earth Tremors Sway Alaska Buildings
Heavy earth shocks swayed buildings in Alaska at 10 48 a m today. The tremor lasted several seconds and may have been caused by additional snow avalanches in the mountains. The Alaska railroad expected to resume regular service tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reward
Alaska
Peh
Associad
Alaska Railroad
Obituary notices from Bridgeport butler area
Funeral notices for Emily Jane Cram widow of Oscar J. Cram died at 69 Washington terrace and services set for this afternoon at her home. Interment in Mountain Grove cemetery. Also listed are obituaries for Albert Edward Taney, Symes F. Seacord, George Myron Waterbury, Mrs Emily Green, Patrick J. Dolan, Bernard J. Keating, Elizabeth Dockery Sullivan, Maria Morizio, Marie Naber, Miles Mary Walker Coley, Joseph Makar, Jon F. ODay, Delia Deane, Amanda Melvina Dane, Amanda Dane, and Benjamin Ryans with details of dates, survivors, and burial plans.
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Emily Jane Cram
Oscar J. Cram
Washington Terrace
Ernest J. Craft
Chris. Episcopal Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Sue
Edith A
L. Thayer
Fairfield
Clifford Brocht
Albert Edward Cintey
Albert
Edward Taniey
Trumbull
Washington Lodge of Mourne Misons
Tong Mnh
Barals J
Dowgine Leans
Rober Thornburn
Lewie Prabl
George Myron Waterbury
George
Almyra Waterbury
Weston
Mmfuenga
Willowbrak
Westport
Norewalk High School
George J. Green
Emily
George J Green
Benard James
Robert George Green
Washington Park M
Milas Florence H. Green
Misa Bridgeport
Florence
Etna
Rose Grean
People's Presbyterian Church
Fairfele Avenue
H. A. Davenport
The
Likeview Cemetery
Semard J. Keatiog
Bernard J. Keating
Newtown
Arlington
N. J
M. Crawford
Beware J. Jr
Malachi Keating
Tuenley
St. Rose's Church
Oclock
St. Rose's Cemetery
Elizabeth . Salyan
Elizabeth Dockery Sullivan
Patrick J. Sullivan
Julie Murphy
Ald Newifield Avenue
Blessed Sacrament Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Marie Raber
Marie Naber
Williston Street
O'Rock
German Baptist Church
Emil Berger
Park Cemetery
Mara
Coley
Miles Mari Wailer Coley
Alber Howe
Browstreet
Golrytown
Norfield Congregational Church
William
Carrell
Norfeld
Ralph , Sherwood
Stratford
Stanley Coley
Framingham
Masa
David
Francia Coley
Mary A. Coley
Catherine Coley
Atlanta
Georgia
Joseph Makar
Poplar Street
St. Stephen’s Church
St. Michael’ Cemetery
Therese
Paul Smith
Julius
Andrew
Louis
Joseph
John
Jon F. O'Day
Bill Plain Road
Foirtere
Bridgeport
John McMahon
Mes
Thomas Martin
Wilam Fenton
Frank Fenton
Ferris Stevens
Michael O'Day
James O'Day
Thomas O'Day
O'Day
DuPont Company
St. Thomas Church
Della Deane
Delia Deane
Joan Deane
State Street
Aingering Miness
Edward J. Deane
Charlee L. Dennis
Amanda Melvna Bane
Amanda Melvina Dane
Park Street
George M. Geisel
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
George W Dane
New York City
Carl H. Dane
Washington, de, C
S. A. Seaman
Amityville
L. J
U S Diplomacy Wins at Havana Pan American Conference
The Havana Pan American conference ended with the United States gaining support against tariff demands led by Argentina and solidifying a framework for compulsory arbitration. Charles Evans Hughes emerged as the outstanding figure, guiding debates and shaping key accords on international law, neutrality, and the future Pan American union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evanng Hughes
Teader
United States
Gustavo Guerra
Salvador
Myr. Hughes
Honorio Pueyrredon
Hughes
Senor Pueyrredon
Buenos
Aires
Havana
Washington
Congress
Pny
Paul Fernandez
Brazil
Bentsphere
Bravi
Wrahington
Martinez Ortiz
Cuba
Antonio Sanchez de Bustamente
Coolidge
Machado
National
Frock Cote
Pan-American Union
Pan American cooperation moves on codification and flights
The committee on intellectual cooperation urged adoption of the Pan American Bank ary code and other measures. It backed coordinated hygienic methods, publication standards, and eugenics safeguards while advancing a commercial aviation convention. Plans included a nine day inter American automobile fishway from Calda to Patagonia and enhanced river navigation and communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triat
Peru
Calda
Patagonia
Committee On Intellectual Co-Operation
United States
Rte
Burglars Enter Beecher Street Grocery Store
Burglars forced the cellar door of the Atlantic and Pacific grocery on Beecher street and damaged the cellar to store passage after breaking in at dawn. Police, including Lieutenant John Browne and officers from the Second Precinct, conducted an immediate search. no information on stolen items was available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westin Atlantic and Pacific
Beecher Street
Huntin Stan
John Browne
Thomas Bartram Dies at 76 A Long Island Shipping Figure
Thomas Bartram, a prominent Long Island shipping figure linked to clipper trade, died at age 76. Once a leading havens owner in Black Rock and Fairview, he and the Bertran family legacy included landownership and interests in sugar plantations on the north coast. His lineage traces to the Tenudlyda and the Retied it Fairteid line with Revolutionary War arms bore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Inland Sound
Birge
Black Rock
Ine
Toothache Mars Walkers Travels Inlk Politics
Mayor Walker denied naming Governor Alfred E Sith as a presidential candidate and said he will not discuss politics before returning home. He slept late in Baltimore after a long talk with Governor Ritchie who hinted at debating undersecretary Mills at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on party prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Sith
Walker
Tie
New York
Baltimore
Ritchie
Maryland
Oyden L Mills
Auto speeds to 206 miles per hour beach record
Report on a car speed trial on a beach where Captain Campbell drives an advanced machine to 226 mph during an official mile five trial. Frank Lockhart tests the Aluts Black Hawk with wind opposition, aiming for a future record. Spectators cheer as Campbell hints at another attempt if conditions permit.
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Andi
Lering Wat
Campbell
Min Raith
Cambell
Lenade
Alout
Ciprain Campbell
Frank Lockhart
Amerie
Lockhart
Racing
Neals
M. White
Philadelphia
Campyell
Williurns
Rooney
Chicago
American Automobile Assoc Alon
Mra
Gimpbell
Tie Plain
Ao Flass
Darter
Berlin
Derrife
Sherughaq
Daytona Pier
Natlawng
Whiteser
Cin dbergh Flies Air Mail Today
Lindbergh makes another high risk flight despite public eye. He vows the mail must go through as he wheels into the air, delivering a thrilling tale of daring and adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindbergh
Jim
Colonel Linker
the &F Mall
Lindy
Overheated Boiler Blamed for Blaze at Whiteley Street Garage
An overheated boiler caused a fire at a car garage and boiler room on Whiteley Street, owned by T. A. Jones Coal Co. Losses estimated at 2,000 for buildings and 4,000 for contents. Two autos and a truck were moved to safety. Firemen under Assistant Gene Os and Beardsie prevented flames from reaching a gasoline pump and nearby tanks and sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolas
Whiteleytreet
T. A. Jones Coal Co
Gene Os & Beardsiee
Husband tosses soup at wife during family fight
Vincent Bylinsky of 714 Railroad avenue threw a kettle of soup at his wife Emily during a late night quarrel. She grabbed a stove lifter and struck him, opening a serious head wound. Both were treated. Vincent rushed to Bridgeport hospital. Mrs. Bylinsky, mother of several children, faces an assault charge.
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Vincent Bylinsky
Railroad Avenue
Emily
Anu
Vincent
Orcc
Haberlin
Bridgeport Hospital
Mrs. Bylinsky
Mother of My Children
Een Gaturday
Wine Gentin testimonial from Mrs Miller Providence RI
A Mrs Mary Miller of Providence Rhode Island praises Wine Gentin as the surest and safest tonic for debility and fatigue. She says it restored her energy and vigor after feeling listless. Her endorsement urges others who feel debilitated to try this health tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
R. I
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Symes
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Dolan
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Evergreen Street
Harold
Henry Oneil
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Margaret Spelser
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Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks
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Carmelia Morizio
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Benjamin Ryans
Beach’ Street
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Thomas Bartram
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