1927 Has Promise Of Jobs For All
The article projects 1927 as a year of employment growth with public construction boosting demand while some sectors like textiles and parts of coal lag. It notes agricultural distress from crop failures and low wheat prices, yet overall economic progress with improved currency stability, reduced debt, and expanded credit. The piece highlights international trade, British coal strike impact, and hopes for more homes, infrastructure, and savings in the new year.
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Savina
Rome
Bhina
Beeote
Interne Cermak
Iesa
Smn
Ufe
Hettes Ousert
Bert
Ofa
Davidydates
Customs Seizures Highlight 1922 Tariff Act Violations
The district report details extensive seizures by customs officers including 20 960 bottles of ale, 49 367 bottles of Liaune, 3 216 bottles of gle, and various valuables such as diamonds, laces, and embroideries. Fines totaling thousands of dollars were levied for minor violations, with numerous cases pending further reporting at entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms
Osu
Divorce Granted After Wife Refuses To Join Husband
The record notes a divorce granted after the wife declined to accompany her husband to the United States. The husband, Dennis Shim, cites distant travel and legal steps in the case. Testimony indicates the wife sent money at times, but a separate report states she reportedly married another man in Russia.
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Dustin
Dennisy
Mosney
Davidiuk
Russia
Obituary notices for Natalia Baker and Ivy Mack
Natalia W. Baker wife of G Leonard Wiyers Jr funeral from 146 Grove Street yesterday at 10:30 and St George's Episcopal Church at 11. Rev Henry Ki Kelly officiated with bearers Earl Hront William West Chris Lawrence William Lieberum. Burial in Park cemetery. Ivy Mack died in the city aged twenty eight. Funeral at her home 4 Dover Street Monday at 6 PM. Interment Lakeview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalia Meyers
Natalia W. Baker
G. Leonard Wiyers, Jr
Grove Street
St. George's Episcopal Church
Henry Ki. Kelly
Earl Hront
William West
Chris Lawrence
William Lieberum
Bucini
Park Cometary
Ivy Mack
Wy Mack
Uaurney Mack
Dover Street
Lakeview Cemetery
Felony Evidence Involved In Robins Case At Trial
Testimony shifts on the location of Novak's liquor operation and raid details. Novak denies charges and asserts beer and liquor sources while defendants question witnesses. Court adjourns until Monday for jury deliberation and further arguments.
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Novak
Robers
Distart Point Atrevt
Ft Fort Bolnt Strert
Kort Poing Atreet
Mather
Saltesrolis
Tim
Stata Policenen Muagene KR
Burns
Dlenry
Weinold
John Novak
Calial
Louis Novak
Bea
Hrlugeport Moan
Tookeut
Eather
Poldwin Adjvinedt
Mauver Hobins
Norwalk
Sesterday
WDERMOTT WILL STAY ON BOARD
Wdermmtt remains on the city boards as several officials are reappointed and vacancies filled. The changes include the Board of Recreation positions to fill vacancies from resignations and removals, and appointments to the City Plan Commission and School Board. The article lists multiple named officials and reappointments across boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wdermott
John Hi
Crummisson
George S Titt
Reed PD Lyes
Seward UI
Price! AM
Polly Hoard
Rehard Oppel
Henry No
Henry No oMcCne¢hron and Dhser Turhter
Sfraith Bawards
Clohan
Wiliam Yard Ag Publis Welfare
Harry Husted
Aind Wiliam Th
Tiradys
Oyky Winn Commisslon
Janes MocSoxten
Fvster Ground
Tatamienson
Robert Jelli¢te
Iirdem K Clausen Ant Jota Grumigog
Wheeler Opposes Safe Alcohol Denaturing Policy
In a conference, he argued the government should not poison liquor to enforce prohibition and insisted it is inexcusable to allow poisoned liquor to circulate if avoidable. He maintained the view unchanged despite the withheld statement from Mellon.
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Withouch Mellon
City budget request shows boosts for health and public works
The 1927 budget proposal seeks increased funds across departments led by health at 179,970 and fire at 843,202.25. William I Connell asks 50,000 for tax assessment system installation while Englewood hospital expansion includes 30,900 for an elevator. Recreation, police, and public welfare also request notable boosts to cover salaries, pensions, and new programs.
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itWlows
Conuntttoa
Fire Department
Pohity
Harbormaster Public Works
NZS
Montielpad
Tullding Commission
William I. Connelly
Englewood
Health Department
Englewood Hospital
Recreation Board
Speelal
Hallowe’en
Police Department
Regul Iar
Lsted
Behrens Reviews Economy Pledge For City Reforms
Behrens outlines plans for a new fiscal year starting April 1 1927 with a modern accounting system in Brdec City and tightened control of city finances. He notes staff salary increases starting April and discusses drafting two year bond budget provisions to fund major civic improvements.
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Brdec
LoVe
Wei Ou
Varieta
Newark man charged with speeding in Darien
Darien December 31 Special carman Battaglia of Newark N J is held in bail of 26 on a charge of reckless driving Policeman William Bowman says he was driving at the rate of 60 miles per hour when he arrested him this morning
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Darien
Carmen Battaglia
Newark
N. J
Wilam Bowman
Reception Planned for YMCA Today
A reception will be held at the YMCA this afternoon with a basketball game in the gym from 2 to 4 o'clock followed by refreshments served by the Ladies Auxiliary. Entertainment will be provided for attendees.
War on Lotteries Jails Three More in Connecticut
Edmund J. Dixon of New Haven surrendered in Bridgeport after a month-long warrant. plea guilty to maintaining a lottery and selling counts. Sentences include fines and suspended jail terms for several co-defendants. Judge Baldwin notes both pursuit zeal and Dixon’s cooperation.
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Edmund J. Dixon
Iwo
New Haven
William H. Comley
Dixon
Ben
Tian
Jal
Comey
James Kane
Walter Collier
Louis Felnmark
Bridgeport
Kane
Collier
Felnmark
Hlacment
Lewis
Qatey
Shajl
Cate
Velock
MISS WELLS WED TO JOSEPH L. GRACEY
Miss Dorothy Wells daughter of Mrs. Catherine Willen was married Thursday evening at 7 o'clock to Joseph Lloyd Gracey of Spring City Pennsylvania at Summerfield M E church with the Rev Harold Clemens officiating. Music was by Mrs Florence Hall. The bride wore shell pink georgette trimmed with lace and a matching hat with gold slippers. She carried roses and snow in flowers. The bridesmaid Hazel Sholand wore blue georgette with a matching hats and yellow roses. Bridegroom's attendant was Bellemore LeBlanc. A reception followed in the church parlors decorated with greens. The couple will spend a wedding trip to New York and Pennsylvania and reside at 34 Lioux avenue. Mrs Gracey was employed by TD M Read company. Gracey is with A G Leake Construction company.
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Dorothy Wells
Catherine Willen
Bronx Avenue
Summerfield M. EB
Joseph Lloyd Gracey
Spring City
Harold H. Clemens
Florence Hall
Miss Wells
Iles
Hazel Sholand
Gracey
Bellemore LeBlanc
Mrs. Gracey
New York
Pennsylvania
Lioux Avenue
TD. M. Read Company
Mr. Gracey
A. G
Norwich Drivers Granted Postponed Enforcement Change
Norwich reports no extension for 1026 license plates and mandates 1927 markers after midnight. Sen ator Lee Roy Robbins says motorists using 1926 plates may avoid prosecution if they prove they ordered 1927 plates before 1 January 1927. Thames pilots earn 1000 pounds yearly guiding ships from London Bridge to the sea.
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Norwich
Department of Motor Vehicles
Lee Roy Robbins
City Court of
Nemyseh
River Thames
London Bridge
Mexico Maintains Peace Amid Political Tension And Oil Law
President Callea vows to uphold laws and protect national interests as unrest continues and potential civil conflict looms. United States oil interests respond cautiously as Mexico enforces a new law at midnight, with only Tex-Mex filing an application and others delaying or abstaining.
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Army
Ita
Trason
Callea
Mexico
Wee
Chiles
Ofl Sindustyn Mexico
Association of Producers of Petroleum In
Off
Makc
State Department
Tate
Tex-Mex Company
Ite
Do animals have souls debate ends in vote
A French debate on animal souls features Joffre and Henri among speakers. Robert Regnier notes memory and souls in animals while a vote ends eight to five, with normal results.
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Joffre
Sois
Chateau Thienry
Jonh
Wwe
Albula
The
Academy
KLAN LEADER SUED IN STAMFORD WHILE IN JAIL
Stamford dispatch reports Navid Stephengen of Indianapolis, a Ku Klux Klan leader imprisoned for murder, facing Stamford County Superior Court actions seeking 37 900 in damages. Complainants include Loris Julian and Herbert Wilson receivers, tied to prior judgments against Stephenson in Bridgeport and Indianapolis.
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Stamford
Navid DB
Stephengen
Indianapolis
Ku Klux Klan
Madge Cheyluleser
Taurled County Superior Court
Stephenson
Bridgeport
Crutton Borglum
Loris G. Julian
Evansville
Ind
Pullars
Ohm
Tlerbert A Wilson
Hoosier Tailors
Mystery in Washington Deepens Over Missing Mrs Houck
Washington dispatch reports all clues exhausted in the case of Mrs Glartys Houck wife of Dr Knute Houck. The woman, described as apparently deranged, remains missing as Detective Sergeant Benjamin Kuehling asks Canton police Captain B E Clarke and the father of the young woman to travel to Washington for further inquiry.
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Washington
Glartys Houck
Knute Houck
Albuist
Aril
Benjamin Kuehling
B. E. Clarke
Canton Police Force
Stamford Chef Held On Woman's Complaint
Stamford December 81 Special Arrested on complaint of a woman near whom he sat in a Main Street theatre John Peters thirty four 72 Washington avenue a chef was held at police headquarters charged with breach of the fence He was taken into custody by Captain George McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Main Street
John Peters
Washington Avenue
Ile
George McCarthy
New Year Arrives Amid Hilarity Across Cities
New Year celebrations spread across major cities as hotels offered cover charges around 37.50 with meals while ginger ale and water ran high in price. In Boston police prepared for orderly revelry, Chicago reported modest crowds and a dry approach, and officials urged caution against poison or excess as New Year's Eve traditions continued.
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The
Waldorf
Commodore
Pennsylvania
McAlpin Litmore
Roosevelt
itz-Carstein
Vanderbil
Amassador
St. Regis
Mareucry
Madison
Astor
Great White Way
New Year Revels At White House Amid Busy Holiday Night
Crowds filled churches theatres and clubs as New Year celebrations unfolded across the city. Veterans and various groups sent volunteers to hospitals while police monitored gatherings. President Coolidge planned a morning visit and a White House reception for guests cabinet officials judiciary Congress and military leaders before a public reception in the afternoon. In Scotland Glasgow defies protest to allow Sunday children's swings in public parks.
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Gogildae
TL A
Coolidge
White House
Judgenry
Congress
Heaca
Government Areaus
Army
Navy
Leona
Scotland
Glasgow
Three Rise to Be Morgan Partners
In New York on December 31, Francis Dwight Bartow Arthur Marylin Anderson and William Jwing were named partners at J P Morgan and Company marking a internal promotion shift to growing from within. The move raises the firm to 14 partners and follows a policy of promoting internal experts in finance. Anderson, a 12 year insider and noted bond expert, drew the most attention for this elevation.
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New York
J. P. Morgan and Company
Francis Dwight Bartow
Arthur Marylin
Anderson
William Jwing
House of Morgan
Wall Street
Morgan Partnershp
Morgan
J. BP. Morgan
J. Plerpont Morgan
Thomas W. Lamont
Edward T. Stotesbury
Dwight W Morrow
Charles Steele
Thomas Cochran
Horatio G. Lloyd
Judius Spencer Morgan, Jr
George Whitney
Russell C. Leffingweil
Thomas Gates
Heas
Bridgeport Mail Receipts May Reach Million in 1927
Assistant postmaster Leon Caton predicts Bridgeport mail receipts could hit the million dollar mark in 1927 if current growth continues. December 1926 receipts are projected near 112000, with 1926 total at 921002.08, up about 8.04 percent from 1925’s 852464.42. New department stores and enterprises are cited as boosting volume.
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Leon Caton
Pst
Yest Rday
Bridgeport
State Sues for Bond Forfeiture Collected by Gruber
Prosecutor Loren W. Lis of the Criminal Court of Common Pleas filed in Superior Court seeking $900 damages from the State of Connecticut for Joseph Gruber of Stamford. Gruber posted a $730 bond Aug 31 1926 in Stamford City Court for Samuel Kimmel who appealed. Kimmel was fined 109 and costs and 60 days jail. when he did not appear the bond was forfeited.
Girl files plan to seek city damages for ankle injury
Anna Pastircik of 1380 Pembroke Street filed notice with City Clerk Alfred W. Burdick stating her intention to claim damages after a fall at 145 Ohgaard Street. She says the incident occurred at 10 a.m. Wednesday resulting in a broken ankle.
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Anna Pastircik
Pembroke Street
Cty
Alfred W. Burdick
Ogehard Street
City Clerk reappoints Assistant City Clerk for one year
City Clerk Alfred Burdick announced the reappointment of Assistant City Clerk Paul D ilia for a one year term. D ilia completed his third term and was sworn in by D kM, secretary of the Republican Town committee, with the ceremony noting his service since Mayor Behrens Way’s early tenure. Police reported one drunk arrest as John Erckson, 45, of Stratford’s 34 ret street, was jailed for drunkenness as the year began.
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Alfred W. Burdick
Paul D'ilia
D' Km
Republican Town Committee
Behrens Way
John Erckson
Oil firm loses in gas station lie controversy here
Vigorous protests by Noble avenue residents halted a Texas company gas station project at Noble avenue and Putnam street. The Board of Appeals denied the appeal after hearings in Mayor Gehrens office. The dispute traces back to initial permits by Etta Murphy and subsequent zoning law changes.
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Noble Avenue
Putnam Street
Board of Appeala On Zioning
Texas Company
Board of
App
Etta G. Murphy
Common Council
Peneble
Board of Aldermen
Miss Murphy
Common Counsil
Board of Appeals
Gehrens
Louis Cocorma
Coleman Street
Superior Court
Monty Stevenson
Cocozza
Stevenson
Board of Building Vocmiesioners
Despeera Amo
Albert J. Merritt
Army Flyers End Third Flight Lap Near Veracruz
Pan American flyers completed another lap of their 20 000 mile trek. they landed near Puerto Mexico at 10 35 a m, Vera Cruz, then proceeded to Minatitlan about fourteen miles up the Coatzacoalcos river. Next they head to Salina Cruz about 300 miles south on the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
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Puerto Menico
Dee SL
Puerto Mexico
Vera Cruz
Minatitlan
Coatzacoalcos River
Salina Cruz
Gulf of Tehuantepes
Fall's Condition Slightly Improved in El Paso
Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior, shows slight improvement in his pneumonia battle at his home in El Paso. A morning bulletin said his condition was satisfactory and he slept some this afternoon. In Washington, destroyers Borie and John D. Edwards to depart Hampton Roads January 4 to relieve Barry and Brooks with Admiral Lathmer's squadron in Nicaraguan waters.
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EL Paso
Tex
APA
Albert B. Fall
Rome
Meteriar
Washington
Borie
John D. Edwanis
Hampton Roads
Barry and
Brooks
Admiral Lathmer
Squardron
Tie Barry
Brooke
Spas
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Department of Public Welfare
Hillside
Behrens
Sime
Pease
James J. Welch
New Britain
Joseph L. Gracey
Calles
Mark
Boston
Herbert A. Wilson
Crowley
Chicago
B. Yellowley
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Yellowley
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Morgan Partners
D’elia
Appeal Board
People’s Savings Bank
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