Workers Quit as Bridgeport Braces for Slush Flood
Bridgeport streets turned to slush with ankle deep pools as 100 workers summoned by the public works department deserted jobs by noon. Frustration rose as 50 men stayed to clear 1,200 miles of highways until 6 pm amid rain and sleet. An emergency crew of 169 the next day worked for $3 a day, but mutterings of discontinuation spread in the city center.
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Publ Works Department
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State official denies part in school complaint
A state official rejected involvement in a school complaint, denying links between the complaint and state actions. The event included remarks by a trade association leader and police involvement amid tensions with the board over education policy and accountability.
Freezing Spell Would Paralyze Entire County
A ferocious storm swept the Seuni shore causing heavy damage and widespread travel disruption. Winds and high tides battered seaboard communities as rail and street services stalled, snow and slush blocked roads, and residents waded through pooled water amid freezing conditions.
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Southern
New England Company
Sersyice Bechoos Weig
American freed after ransom payment by captors
An American hostage was released after a ransom was paid. The report notes federal authorities tracked the case and identified the ransom amount and the captors involved, with officials confirming the return of the prisoner.
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Jorrson
Engleet
Duranga
Bindil
Federa
Anthormitus
Sinclair Returns as Oil Demand Grows
President Tintding meets reporters amid blinder fog as Sinclair returns to discuss oil demand prospects. He plans a sensational statement citing higher European demand in 1974 and his three weeks in France Belgium and England to justify the forecast while noting absence from home and Senate investigation context.
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Tintding Tuday
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Sunlaw Consolidated
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Sinclair
France
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Owners of Marion Star Bring Suit Against Vanderlip
In New York on February 1, 1925, Beb Moore and Louis H. Grush, joint owners of the Marion Star, filed a federal court suit against Charles A. Vanderlip, a retired banker, seeking about 200,000 dollars for alleged slander and libel connected to statements about the sale of the Witton station and the defendants’ financial standing. The action accuses Vanderlip of publishing claims that harmed the plaintiffs’ reputations and finances. The newspaper notes this suit and references continued coverage on page four.
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LY Moore
Louis H Grush
Marston Olio Star
Cian
Witton
Stutianens 4
Biog
Pfam
General Observance of Holiday Here Tomorrow
General notice declares tomorrow a holiday with most offices factories and stores closed. Post offices will operate on limited hours and parcel post and registry services will have reduced or altered hours. Some clerks and municipal services may be unavailable while transit and delivery will be affected by the holiday.
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Absertan
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Iung
Arthon
Suting
Tompion Bs
State police may be asked aid in priest murder
Authorities baffled by conflicting accounts and unclear motive in the killing of Rev F Huhor Dahme pastor of Mr Josephs R vhuih du. Officials say investigators will pursue all facts, with state and local police under scrutiny as a second cartridge shell is found near Stratford avenue. The Danbury case expands to include possibl e connections to a House of David Inn shooting and a Kent constable murder.
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Canada
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Hey
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L Larle Galick
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Israel
Bpauler
Danbury
New York State
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Kent
Thomas Stearn
Pietro Vasco
Adelbert M. Young
George Schoen
New Dtaifield
Jett Thriew
Pawling
Nera
Loung
Folie
Youngs
Wi Bart
Intimate Council Weighs Repealing Library Tax Plan
A local council contemplates repealing a library tax amid budget debates. A December meeting discussed apportionment, urging to reduce the tax base and adjust funding. Lawmakers expect a decision soon, with influence from board members and party lines.
Carter Is Ruled From Egypt In Pharaoh Tomb Dispute
A striking international row over the Tutankhamun tomb disrupts work by Carter and associates. The Mayttian government and How Mid tartar halt operations and cancel the Earl of Carnarvon's project, signaling a terminal shift in the dig. The article hints at a broader conflict surrounding archaeological findings and national control, with continued coverage promised on page two.
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Carnarvon
Carter
Dockmen Strike Near Settlement Terms Agreed On
Settlement terms for the dockmen strike were agreed at a conference of representatives from both sides held at Tubercula's ministry. Ministers and employers indicated the terms would be recommended to a broader conference, with delegates to decide if they meet approval.
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Tondon
Republicans Still Hope to Defeat Garner Tax Bill
Washington reports Republicans aim to defeat the Garner income tax bill amid Democratic resistance. Insurgent Republicans pressed to substitute the Garner plan for the Mellon schedule, seeking to widen the earned income tax relief while striking a compromise. The party weighs parliamentary moves to block passage and gain leverage for a separate proposal.
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Washington
Republi
Billig
Pasdge
Longworth
Mellon
Suat
Two Stricken by Gas Poisoning in City to Recover
Two people in a city were affected by a gas poisoning incident. Reports say one victim died while another was hospitalized. details remain unclear as investigators work at the scene.أكد
Bank Messengers Stopped by Two Men at Lively Bank
Two masked men stopped bank messengers in a daytime incident at the city bank. Details remain unclear as investigators review the scene and gather witness statements. No injuries reported and the motive is under police examination.
Conn Lumber Men Urge U S Standard Sizes
Local lumber groups urge adoption of United States standard sizes. The effort gains broad support across counties and is backed by trade bodies and prominent industry figures. Proceedings discuss implications for pricing, construction practices, and regional compliance timelines.
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Conn
U. S
Behrens Urges Citizens to Wait for Final Tax Rate
Mayor Behrens, stunned by a 27 mill preliminary tax rate, asks residents to withhold judgment until next Tuesday’s final rate. He vows to use all means to reduce taxes and cites potential cuts of up to $680,000 in contingent funds. City officials discuss bond issues and further rate reductions as officials warn against premature conclusions.
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MiNtim FC Burnhan
Ulaed
Hus
Epinama
Cinatute
Turnham
Spyortions
Flint
Dream
Fae Spmromi
Lesume
Mayer
Vantary
What Did Robinson Crasce Do When Hack Finn Reached for the Bread
A garbled line appears to mix names and phrases about Robinson Crasce and Hack Finn with jumbled text. The excerpt reads like a scratched OCR snippet lacking clear events, dates, places, or identifiable entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
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Robinson Crasce
Hack Finn
Speculation in Fight Tickets Inquiry at Inn New York
A legal hearing examined charges of market speculation tied to boxing tickets in New York. Promoter Tex Rickard and others faced questions about price manipulation and possible violations of proposed boxing laws as authorities pursue a broader inquiry into wagering and ticket sales.
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