Teachers Reverse Opinion On Centralization Plan
The Hartford legislative week centered on education as Dr. A B Meredith and the State Board of Education pressed centralization measures. Teachers, once opposed in 1919, now back the plan amid hearings and partisan debate. Senators and representatives weighed power shifts, with Sunday baseball and Branford issues also on the docket as civil service bills faced rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Education Board
Clarence G. Willard
Hartford
House
A. B. Meredith
State Board of Education
State Board
Garta
Meredith
Fita
Senate
Dr. Meredith
Aloe
Shay
Judiciary Committee
Bakewell
Clynn
Schatz
Sharon
Federation of Churches
Branford
Hamden
Orange
Ciizens
The Cat and the Mice Fable and Its Horn
A fable recalls a cat named Pussy chasing mice in a silent car. After mice fear prompts a bell plan, the Want Ad Twins find a clever mechanic via Post Telegram Want Ads who equips a horn on the Silent Six. Now Pussy purrs and the mice scatter safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusay
Wan
Tad
Safety-first rule guides Emergency Want Ad use
In a moral note the Post-Telegram Want Ads are urged for every emergency as a primary safety measure. The statement emphasizes following a safety-first approach by leveraging want ads in urgent situations.
Savannah Sugar Co Declares Dividend
In New York on February 23 stockholders of Savannah Sugar Co authorized directors to declare a preferred stock dividend covering 25 percent deferred dividends payable May 1. The dividend raises the preferred stock from 2,750,000 to 8,700,000 while common stock is increased from 49,500 to 57,500 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Savannah Sugar Reining Company
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Area Lodges and Societies
Vague entries list meetings and venue hints for several groups including Danish Sisterhood at 1119 Broad Street, Scandia lodge, Modern Woodmen of America at 164 State Street, Dewey camp, and encampments on 184 State Street, with notes referencing the Fra wai tor and other associations in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troskab Lodge
Broad Street
Socialist Party
Wairfield Avenue
Dewey Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
State Street
Bridgeport
Court hearing on liquor destruction motion ends in suspense
A civil action over seized liquor and related materials, heard by Judge William T. Boardman, reserved decision on destruction of the liquor. Prosecutor Vincent L. Keating argued the state may destroy seized liquor even if unlawful, while defense counsel Lawrence and Finkelstone challenged the notice and scope of destruction. If overruled, trial by jury will decide intent to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent L. Keating
Arthur M. Comely
Lawrence & Finkelstone
Edward Dirigbus
Ocean Terrace
Wiliam T. Boardman
Boardman
Common Pleas Criminal Court
Keating
Finkelstone
Dirterbus
Dirigibus
President Candidate to Wed Dixie Girl in Virginia Tie
A report states David Beach of Bridgeport, head of two investment companies, engaged to Miss Mary Bovine of Wise County Virginia. Beach, 61, aims to marry before March 15 and pursue a nationwide presidential bid. Mrs Beach would be vice president. He calls their union a step to bring New England and Dixie to the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Beach
Stairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
North American Investment Company
World Liquidating and Hefunding Corporation of
United States
Hts
Peach
Mary Bovine
Wise County
Norns
White House
Newngland
Dixie
Washington Day in Congress and Administrative Actions
Senator Underwood of Alabama ended his long service as the Senate discusses a European visit. The House passed the administration bill directing the return of certain estates held by the Alien Property custodian. Pat Somerset, an English actor facing deportation, could stay six more months. Voigt’s resolution for a Federal Trade Commission inquiry into Armour Morris consolidation is tabled. Senate filibuster against the Shipping bill nears end with possible early votes. Hoover and Wallace back Lenroot farm credits title. Mellon opposed, Harding seeks a compromise. Interchangeable mileage book plans face opposition from Flatload representatives and possible court action.
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Bueckley
Major Juckle
Judiciary Committee
Civil Service
Senate
Capitol
Houge
Talcott
Vernen
Civil Service Commission
Bakewall
Underwood
Alabama
House
Bureau of Immigration
Pat Somerset
House Sericulture Committee
Voigt
Wisconsin
Federal Trade Commission
Armour and Morris
Hoover
Wallace
Anderson
Mellon
Harding
Noithee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Inmate Exodus: Adults at Syracuse State School Remain
The Syracuse State School of Mental Defectives houses over 125 adults who were committed as youths, now long grown, forgotten by families and authorities. Records show men and women aged 25 to 65 remaining since the 1800s, with counties unwilling to reclaim them and a proposal to address the issue by the State Charity Board.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Rcoto
Syracuse State School of Mental Defectives
Samuel Polan
Madison County
Lavi Lawrence
Ttoch~ester
Caroline Shaft
Sarato ‘Ga
James Brusis
Columbia
Rutherford Wells
Bath
Pearl Clark
Tno
Onondaga County
Ellen Kearney
Clara Kelloge
Hlster Schlossen
O. H. Cobb
Frederick J. Dutcher
Monroe County
State Charity Board
Bankruptcy case against big discount company in Cleveland
In Cleveland on February 23 involuntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed against the Cleveland Discount Company amid reports of pending negotiations for the sale of the Sharon Presello Steel Company in Sharon, Pennsylvania. A- B. Swan and former president Kirby said a syndicate of financiers from Cleveland, Chicago, Pittsburgh and New York are involved, with loans and a mortgage on the Sharon firm cited as key factors.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Discount Company
Sharon Preselq Steel Company
Sharon
Discount
Desiai Iirby
A. B. Swan
Atest Concert
Discount Company
Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
Tha
Kirby
Elo
Three Years Ag
Swan
Agi
Democratic Club Pins Pinocle Party Night
The Third District Democratic Club hosts a pinocle party with whist vinochle and dance tonight in its rooms at 2926 Fairfield Avenue. It opens a four event series over successive Saturdays with a special prize at the final gathering. Also notes a separate item: Mrs James W Johnson, wife of Western Electric treasurer, leaped to death from a ninth floor Park Avenue apartment after a mental breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third District Democratic Club
Fairfield Avenue
New York
Wlnding
James W. Johnson
Western Eiedric Company
Park Avenue
Raffta hats described with raffia lattice crown and roses
A historical note explains raffia fibers used to craft hats with an open lattice crown and brim. It mentions flat decorative roses and an underbrim color detail, though terms are partially garbled.
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Bridgeport
Death notices from Bridgeport list Charlie S. Bishop aged 66 formerly of Bridgeport. Mary Catherine Kermode Doddy. Charles J. Ferris. Thomas W Greening. William Trout Keiser. Mary Kennedy. Thomas Tudsop Perry. William Rapp. memorial for Rev Gustave Gumpel. estate ruling for De Ver Warner. Funeral details include dates February 1923-1928, various addresses in New Haven area, burial places and church services. Public probate order set for March 1, 1923 regarding trust estate accounting.
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New
Charlie S
Bridgeport
Beecher and Bennett
Broadway
New Haven
Mary Catherine Kermode
Louis Doddy
Prtlands
James Street
St Augustine's Church
St. Michaels
Fierres
Charles 3. Ferris
Fred Miller
Jackman Avenue
Silver Mine Cemetery
New Canaan
William Trout
Keiser
Willer
Lafayette Street
Mt Grove
Kennedy
Mary
Mary BE
William P. Kennedy
M. J. Gannon Funeral Home Inc
John Street
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Perry
Greenfield Hill
Conn
Thomas Tudsop Perry
Greenfield
Bipfield
Taig City
William Rapp
Kate Rapp
Walke
Banks
Fairfield Ave
Latview
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Warner
Evi Follett Warner Et al
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Houses
Hubbard
Buckley
Middlesex County
Savannah Sugar CO
Vitor
Dixie Girl
David $. Beach
Washington
School For Mental Defectives
Chester B. Ban
BIG Discount Company
Trouble Grow
Sharon Steel Co
Democratic Club
Everybody’s Magazine
Gustave Gumpel
Ute
Hughes & Chapman Co
Stratford Ave
Gorn
Barcoldcalitte Medd
Coats
Torbay
Rempton
Ull
S & Misses
Aesarl Misch Giores Mae
Golden Hill
Middle Streets
Stratfield Cafeteria
Stratfield
Stratfield Hotel
YY. A
Cantwell, Mgr
Tongsien
BBC
Dealera
Segal Electrical Supply Co
Cannon St
Noble
Ccsingc
NEO Ea
Nichaum
Ping Niliard Ces
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