Lindbergh Flies Mail Run North in Historic Flight
Colonel Charles Lindbergh resumed the St Louis to Chicago air mail route today circling Springfield then Peoria before continuing to Chicago. The six-air squadron carried about 100000 pieces of mail in the largest air mail operation to date, with Lindbergh and Bud Gurney among the pilots and Nelson coordinating planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Peoria
St. Loui
Nelson
St. Louis
Chi- F
Phil Love
Lindbergh
Bud
Bud Gur- RB
Sloniger
Leslie Smith
Yeter
Springfield Burgh
Sucther & Ot
Best
Clinton I. Alley
West Airways
Albany
N. Y
Ol. Louis
Mqussia
Colin A. Lindbergh
Mt. Louis-Chicago
Burgh
Lembert
Robertson
The
Aircraft Corporation
Love
Chi
Lindbergh Agein
Field
Ted Frew
Charles Linabergh
Pocrp
Louis
P. Nelson
Douglas
Chicago
Phil
Ake
Séngdteargh
Springfeld
Chicaga
Air Simul
Bud” Gurney, Inc
Meil
National
L. Soniger
Dougas
Wheeler outlines traffic plan for city improvements
Superintendent Wheeler described projects including 40 foot circle at St Augustine square and 60 foot circle at Mountain Grove. He proposed safety isles on Main street and a safety zone on Madison avenue and noted elimination of several traffic lights. Wheeler cited costs and the need for coordination with Herbert Swan on a broader traffic report. He favored parking diagonal shifts in the theatre district and new one way streets Archpend High Arch Gilbert to ease congestion. Two police booths with signals and phones would replace motor cycles for directing traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Wheeler
St. Augustine's Square
Washington Revenue
Crescent Block
Bull's Head
Main Street
Meadow Street
Madison Avenue
Lgnts
Mountain Grove
Dever Streets
North Avenue
Devrey Street
Herbert Swan
Bridgeport
Hoover
Holland Tunnel
Parkins
Cannon Street
Volke
Broad Street
Swan
Bim Street
Gilbert Street
Lafayette
Water
Golden Hill Street
Harrison Street
Washington
State Street
Fairfield Avenue
Mountain Grove Square
Alte
Misa Caroline Garlick
First District
Republican Women's Club
James Bannerman
Fire District
Republican and Social Club
Walter Peck
Sanford Place
Washington Avenue
Vine Street
Autumn Street
East Main Street
Kossuth Street
John Street
Daniel M. Jones
D. M. Read Company
Gwoud
Sarah EB. Boudren
Yarrington Court
Board of
R. L. Foote
Beardsley Park
Jetland Place
Boston Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Hallett Street
General Electric Company
Pred Frassinelli
Atwater Street
Park Avenue
Normen Street
Valentine Kup
Davis Avenue
Scofield
Prince Street
Jefferson Street
John H. Martin
Main
Federal Streets
Martin
Park Department
Old Mill Green
Helen Street
Mexicans Arrest Catholic Bishop in Government Probe
An investigation targets Bishop Niguel Be La Mora, head of the League of Defense of Religious Liberty, with Garza accused of registering Mora's properties. Reports suggest Bishop Armore may be tied to Catholic agitation, amid 1923 charges against him in Faptec, Tomosulipag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niguel Be la Mora
League of Defense of Religious Liberty
Garza
Faptec
Tomsulipag
Acstotog
Outskirts Roads Voted and Library Tax Debate Lost
City council debated state aid shares for roads with three fourths city cost and one fourth state funding. Library millage increase from .0075 to .009 was rejected. comptroller found funds sufficient. Public works and finance measures included short term notes to cover deficits and new salaries for engineers. Building line hearings on Courtland street prompted differing views from Post Publishing and opponents. Multiple sidewalk and paving petitions reviewed with votes deferred to committees.
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Tax Board
John A. Leverty
Ankers. Lyhne
Behrens
James A. McElroy
Comptroller
Fred W. Harrison
Florida
Iscal
Atsc
Walter W. Gerrity
Garrity
City Treasur
Otto K. Edelmann
Tts
Board of Health
Board of Health of
Cty of
Bridgeport
Courtland Street
Cannon
State Streets
State Street
John Street
Broad and
Courtland Streets
Post Publishing Company
Southern New England Telephone Company
Walter Peck
George C. Waldo
Post-Telegram Publications
State and
Orders Beyond War Peak at Bullard’s Plant
Industry rumors and official statements indicate Bullard company has active orders from Ford Motor Company General Motors and other firms likely to sustain production for months. Bullard confirms high demand for standard equipment not aircraft work while supplying Wright Whirlwind and Pratt Whitney related motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fovil
Industral
Bullard Company
Ford Motor Company
Bullard
Ford Company
General Motora
Mr. Bullard
Wright People
Pratt and Whitney Company
Wasp
Lost Girl Found Working as Maid
A 22 year old Marymount College freshman, Miss Tierney, disappeared from the Sisters of the Sacred Heart institution. Her father later reported she left to earn her living, may be staying near New York City, and could be in a YWCA lodging, with an estimated weight of 185 pounds, height about five feet eight inches, wearing a black hat and coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tierney
Marymount College
Sisters of the Secred Heart of Mary
Mary Gerard
Tarrytown
Tarrytown Chiefs of Police
New York City
Luxary
Sing Sing Chaplain to Speak Here Thursday
Dr Anthony N Peterson chaplain of Sing Sing prison will be principal speaker at thealmuad men s dinner at the First Presbyterian church Thursday evening He was a fellow student of Rev Alexander Alison Jr pastor of the church at Hamilton College and they are close friends A women s church committee led by Mrs Russell Moore will serve the dinner with entertainment provided
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony N. Peterson
Sing Sing
Judd Gray
Almuad
First Presbyterian Church
Peterson
Alexander Alison, Jr
Hamilton College
Russell ¥. Moore
Local dogs win big at City Kennel Club show
Mrs H J Smith of Bridgeport wins four ribbons with Boston terrier entries Lady Worcester Billy Boy and Baby Tucker at the New Haven event. Other winners include Mrs M Abbott Rose and James Bruno Fannie Bender and many more listed among the exhibitors and awardees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zim City
Verdict expected in Sinclair contempt case before Thursday
Washington February 20 The criminal contempt proceedings against Harry F Sinclair William Burns W Sherman Burns and Henry Mason Day neared a conclusion with closing arguments by both sides Anticipation centered on a verdict by nightfall tomorrow Justice Siddons presiding may issue decisions promptly If not finished tomorrow the case will go to Thursday due to Washington's birthday observance.
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Washington
As0
Tiated Press
Harry F. Sinclair
William 2. Burns
W. Sherman Burns
Henry Mason
Ther
Rssistant
Neil Burkinshaw
Sinclair
Burns
Teapot Dome
Martin W. Littleton
Frederick L. Siddons
Natureopaths and internal medication law clash
A historical note condemns natureopaths for violating state law by practicing internal medication. The account claims doctors commonly prescribe similar ingredients and accuses Dr Blumer of biochemistry under natureopathy, misaligned with legal prohibitions on internal medication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumer
Hartford Officer Fires At Burglars After Chase
Hartford officer Hurley shoots a suspect in a store burglary as he tries to flee. The wounded man, later identified as Bersig, is in critical condition after being treated at St Francis hospital. Police find a bank book, two flashlights, and glyceryne in the car, with Ber sig’s address linked to prior residence. A second item notes a Norwich Palace Theatre safe was robbed after a janitor’s night shift, with a pin lock broken and drawers emptied.
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Hurley
Sheren
LaSalle
Dureau
John D. Greenberg
Robert B. Garland
St. Francis Hospital
George F Berslg
Front Street
Brown-Thompson and Company
Bersig
New Britain Avenue
Ambassador
Farmington Avenue
City Bank and Trust Company
Palace Theatre
Norwich
Connecticut Interstate Bus tax case reaches constitutional court
New Haven February 20 The Interstate Bus corporation appeals a Connecticut road tax claiming it violates the 14th Amendment and is excessive and inequitable The tax levied in June 1925 aimed to equalize highway costs and apply to use of state roads rather than the traffic carried by the buses The constitutional court previously ruled in December on similar tax questions and the case drew interest from the Public Utilities Commission and state officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Associated Press
Interstate Bus Corporation
Connecticut
Constitutional Court
Ci.y
Snc
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Blodget
Martin T. Manton
Edwin 5
Themes
Marcus B. Campbell
Congress
Publi Utilities Commission
Chamberlins Will Meet In Daytona On Tuesday
Savannah Ga February 20 Clarence Chamberlin arrived at Deaffield from Fayetteville NC after an aborted takeoff in his Sperry plane He cancelled a leg and was not expected to land He planned to depart tomorrow for Daytona to join Mrs Chamberlin and meet there on Tuesday
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Savannah
Associated Press
Clarence Chamberlin
Deffin Fleld
Fayetteville
Sperry
Chamberlin
Agletoy
Daytona
30 Million Skyline Planned in New York
A 630000003 building rises near Grand Central Terminal on 49th Street, the third skyscraper announced in the Grand Central district. A syndicate bought Belmont heel property to place the tower, with Woolworth-like height noted amid a flurry of new high rise plans in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Woolworth
Grand Central Terminal
49D Street
Grand Central District
Belmont Heel
Pardy Company Wins School Contract After Bid Meeting
School board opened bids for a general contract and plumbing and heating work. Pardy Construction Company offered the low general bid while Clark’s plumbing bid was lowest among those quoted, with the board awarding both contracts to the lowest bidders after review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer H. Havens
Board of
Rev ‘Ention
Furnish & Ceri
Ders
John B. Wynioop
Ashelm
Bide
Za'cer
Hans Chris Hansen
Conavant
Harry Fitzgerald
Joseph Day
McCormack
Malloy
T. d. Pardy Construction Company
William Martin and Sons
Michael Noonan and Sons
Timothy O'Brien and Sons
Construction Company
W. Hubbell Building Company
Vanstone and Vanstone
Thomas Stewart and Son
Harry Maring
Hewlett Company
Edward E. Bray Company
John Jackson and Son
William J. Shaughnessy
Dr. Inc
Cennamo Bros
Loula H. Cocozza
Havens
Eames Company
Berger and Graether
Howard F. Bryant
F. and
F. GC. Booth Company
Schlesinger and Ludwig
R. T. Rock Company
Michael Ford
Stenstream and Company
W.W. P. Kirk Company
W. B. Clark
Files Engineering Company
Clark
J. Murrey Johnson
Bomb explosion partially ruins Chicago building
Chicago, Feb. 30. A bomb exploded in the hallway of an apartment building home to Lawrence Cuneo, brother in law and Secretary of State's Attorney Robert B. Crowe. Police say Cuneo was the bombing target, following a blast at the home of Judge John A. Sharbsro, another Crowe ally. The blast tore out the front doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lawrence Cuneo
Robert B. Crowe
Cuneo
John A. Sharbsro
Crowe
Local stabber described as demented and bloodthirsty
Police describe Desmarais as unbalanced and driven by a lust for blood. Investigators note he licked a bloodied potato knife and tainted acts with ghoulish glee while committing stabbings. He awaits mental sanity evaluation before arraignment in City Court.
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Ake
Desmarais
Alenigts
Nathan Serete
Mter
William Edward Hickman
Los Angees
Bridgeport
Phantom Slabber
Deatmourals
Frank Santora
Hartford
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Adbergh
Figesttel
Foley
Anne Davison
Beach
Calif
Charles Lindbergh
Peoria Field
National Guard
Belirena
Vonik
Weldo
Telephone Company
Waldo
New Street
Middle Street
Margaret Phelan
Frank J L. Wilder
Christ Episcopal Church
Goodand Boyllas Commercial School
Wilder
Glannk Archer
Clara M. Bahan
Rose Bauer
Mion Anderson
Mary Barabus
Louise Berkery
Herbert Brown
Brunny
Della Cullen
Forums
Micheal Carola
Hazel Crowther
Joseysrine Chaplick
Paul
Mary C
Goldie Murphy
Setne Peterson
Mary
Augusto Radi
Margeret Reilly
Minnie Swearing
John ‘Stefan
Lucy Toscano
Wilam
Minnie Wright
Ida Zelts
Minnie Blair
Toneta Brachtta
Nellie Brachtta
Terése Chernak
TBS
Elizabetty Chervenak
Adelaide Coombs
Minnie Clark
Mary Clarke
James Coap
Theresa Conello
Rosaria Costello
Josephine Crapicki
Bertha
Mary Crlm
Arciio Preabone
Nellie Jones
George Maleecinsko
Helen Minchak
Arthur d
Morris
Mary I. Morria
George Monty
Frances Porto
Mary Shurin
Catherne Neet
Nora Ordrien
Rose Rues
Hypolite Thibecit
Jennie Vince
Clif Turd
Mery Wakelee
Buche Weidenhens
Goual Tees Weis
Tuave
Bullard's
M. Abbott
Rose
James Bruno
Fannie Bender
Mixe
Lucy Burda
Clifford & Barwick
Euphenia Barwick
Adam Bartulevich
Anna Bujus
Rose Blazer
Catherine Czuko
Sadie Cohen
Harvey B. Clark
Edward J. Coyle
Minnie L. Glark
Eleanor Conor
Fannie Cotone
Ethel Cornwall
May Collins
Annie B. Camera
F. Caruso
Evelyn Co
Josephine Magno
Agnes O'Connor
Annie Osborne
Antonio Polera
Maria Pachiarelo
Florence Benisa
Cesitin Pellegeino
Mary Pascalecqua
Anna Rabinsky
Walter
Siddons
Interstate Busses Corportion
Chamberlins
Gow Grove
Pardy Company
Dr.s. Wurzel
Rei 'Arbel Et Main
John
John St
Barnant
Calareh
Dr. Brigadell
Sebstitmice Canphorole
Atuaktic City
City
Connecticut Cycle Company
Eliser
Main ST
Adolf Lederer & Co
Barnum
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