Jitney Crash Sends Six Bridgeport People to Hospital
A sleet charged downpour stiffened roads as a Norwalk jitney bus carrying about twenty veered off the Westport Hill into St. Pauls cemetery. Six Bridgeport residents were hospitalized with painful injuries, while others escaped serious harm. Driver Julius Singer and several passengers, including Mrs. Singer and Mrs. Harold Pratt, were among those treated for shock and minor wounds at Norwalk Hospital. the bus sustained heavy damage and the mortuary turn area reported numerous crashes in the storm.
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Bridgeport
Agourrad
Westport Hi
Norwalk
Dathichem
Norwals
Peres Trians
Afra
Mary Clark
Palmer Street
Rhea
J. F .Wintsh
Totus Sinker
Julius Singer
Pembroke Street
Shepherds of
St. Paul's Church
Singer
Féwin C. Champagne
Fiz State Street
Harry Swindon
Isroad Street
Harold Pratt
L17
State Street
Martin O’donnell
Kossuth Street
O. J. Nelson
Thf
Broad Street
Stnsov
Norgalk
Hart named in fraud case involving ex New York dry chief
H Hart, former New York dry cleaner? No, the text indicates H Hart, former NY dry chief, indicted by jury. William A Orr, once secretary to Governor Whitman, is involved. Accused of fraud.
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Hart
N.Y
Che
William A. Orr
Whitman
William A ‘Orr
Lo Chaxies
Swintman
Cubernators
Owan P. Murphy
Bros County Democratic Committee
Thomas Duffy
Bronx
Central Drug Company
and B
Dyng Sexedalties Company
Lips Drug Company
Reliance Distributing Company
Herman Levin
Max Gordon
Barney Branston
Tonla Loon
Jett Gorini
Charles J. Steinberg
Bonatglio Venusti
John A. Perit
Nathan Flala
Arthur Krave
United States
Maxwell
Mattuck
Frandulfog Pennits
Knox
Igquor
Lenehead Dulty
Tore Poneral
Borah Defies War Dept Over Secret Naval Report
Senate hears Borah demand public release of a Mitchell air force report on how planes could destroy battleships. Secretary of War waives, noting presidential disapproval. Borah vows to push disclosure despite White House opposition. New York coverage reports a separate federal indictment and bribery probe related to liquor withdrawals and enforcement.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Senate
Borah
War Department
Mitchell
Army Air Forces
Nowa
Department
Boral
Waals
Sax
Wer
Pibgie
Eall Genarat Mitchell Ether
Mitchall
Bomb
New York, Jan
Tagay York
Harold L.'’ Hart
State of
New York
Coal dealers seek harbor police patrol plan
Brig on the waterfront coal yard dealers complained of thefts of coal iron and scrap from boats and other property. Alderman Frank J. Kisco urged a river harbor police patrol similar to New York harbor. A resolution was introduced and referred to the grainance committee noting 26 tons of coal stolen in the last month with victims including P. J. McGee Vincent Brothers and others.
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Brigpeport
Board of Aldermen
New York Harbor
Frank J. Kisco
Aim
P. J. McGee
Vincent Brothers
Grainance Committees
Council Refuses To Present Ex Mayor With Office Desk
The board of Alder men discussed paying for voting machine funding and debated presenting the former mayor and city clerk with their desks as tributes. They proposed new staff positions, tax collection actions, and foreclosures, while considering Linwood Avenue reopening for school hours as property along the avenue reportedly depreciated.
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Board of Apportionment
Conurlttes
Brown
Wilson
J. Alex
H. Robinson
Senid
Wi Parker Seeley
Wistead
Wic Press
Veness
Workig Toree
Board of Ascessory
Rator
Tranefer
Yeerl
Connor
Linwood
Linwood Avenus
Republican Board
Ies Tih
Maplewood Schools
Veness Sai
Toton Arrested for Reckless Driving
Toton arrested on a warrant Sunday night for reckless driving at an airfield. He allegedly struck cyclist Julius Moscowicz of 281 Norman Street as Moscowicz turned from State Street onto Normal Street, badly injuring him with two front teeth knocked out and the rider shaken.
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Rocklers
Taseah Youton
Airfield
Julius Moscowicz
Norman Street
Normal
State Street
Moscowicz
Boy Skater Drowns in Stamford Harbor
A seven year old boy VIendominester Ogtba drowned in Stamford harbor this afternoon after breaking through ice while skating. His 17 year old brother Stanley attempted a rescue. Both were pulled from the water. Viendominester died before aid arrived, Stanley is in serious condition.
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Stamford
Gift stirred by Soviet view on aid to Russia
Western press largely supports the $20 million famine relief offer but frames it as primarily political rather than humanitarian. Soviet papers condemn American imperialism while warning of potential shifts in Soviet policy and noting U S senators Borzh and Trance.
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Russia
Bourreeis
Kane
Borzh
Trance
Ieadera
America
Arguel Aruily Dascnese
Atlo
Sproul Won't Seek Senate Seat Declares Candidacy For People
Governor Sproul announced he will not resign to pursue the Senate seat made vacant by Penrose. He says he will submit his candidacy to the people of Pennsylvania through nomination and election. He defends the party's unity and notes he would not be a seat warmer and would support the new senator.
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Philadispela
William C. Sprout
Arsuniaksion
Vengylvani
Siena
U. S
Penrose
Himealf
Araig
Prowl
Ming
Woman Awarded 1750 Damages For Head Injury
A jury in the Superior court awarded Mrs Tistle Th… 1750 in her head injury case after about two hours of deliberation. The suit, filed against the Reidgeport company, claimed permanent injuries from a fall on a sidewalk near a warehouse on February 17, 1920. Dr Crwry Mussingen treated the plaintiff for later injuries after hospital discharge.
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Tisle
Turney Brathers Company
Court funds for maple syrup program eyed at morning meeting
Mayor Atwater organizes Sinking Fund Commissioners in his office for the coming year as the Court funds for the maple syrup program come under review. The Board of Appointments to convene in City Hall. details remain unclear amid confusing court notes and a series of arrests linked to a still and pawn shop window incident.
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Atwaterines
Sinking Fund
Board of Apportanment
Bridgeport Death Rate for Year 15 Lowest on Record
Bridgeport reports 1921 death rate at its lowest ever, with 1,503 total deaths versus 1,571 in 1920, a drop of 68 deaths. Health Officer Dr William Hall Cowan says figures reflect better living conditions and public health improvements. Infant deaths fall to 4, while diphtheria deaths remain noted. overall birth numbers show a slight decline.
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Bridgeport
United States
Willam ‘Hall Coon
Balieves
Goane
Wenthg
Ajnard
De Valera offers substitute for Free State treaty amendment
In Dublin Eire, Eamon De Valera presented his alternative proposals to the Irish treaty during today's Dail Eireann session. The plan, previously requested by Arthur Griffith, argues for a model where sovereignty rests with the Irish people rather than a treaty-based authority, and contemplates recognizing the British Crown without an oath of allegiance. The debate saw divisions between treaty supporters and anti-treaty Republicans, with no immediate shift in sentiment and a potential direct vote unresolved as the session adjourned.
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Downing Street
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de Va
British Commonwealth
Isself
Dail Bireann
London
Theab Suggertars
Mr. Dee
Jopinioc
Proposa
Trea Iin Yiel
Valera
Fam
Grifirh
de Waters
Stratford Girl Fights Off Hold-Up Near Home
Miss Catherine Russo of Woodena Road Stratford, 19, fought off a hold-up man near her home. She struck his wrist with her right fist when he demanded “hands up” and fired a gun. The assailant fled. envelope and flowers recovered. She had been walking home from work at Harvey Wubwell plant Bridgeport where she and her father collected pay.
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Tan
Ninatara
Matherine Russo
Woodena Road
Misa Russa
Greenwich Man Killed While Cutting Trees
A Greenwich man, Ja-Perreszen, 40, was crushed to death while felling trees. He was caught between two trunks as a tree fell, according to reports. The accident occurred near Greenway Castle, with onlookers watching as the tree toppled.
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Greenwich
Greenwice
Perreszen
Japan and China Near Agreement on Shantung
Washington reports progress in the five week arms talks with renewed focus on Shantung. The conference may near a final accord or stage a provisional agreement with a plan for China’s drift schedules under an international commission. naval and regulatory questions loom as Eastern committee prepares to meet tomorrow.
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Washington
Associated Press
Shantung
Orrishe
Petaveen
Hellat
China
International Commission
Wlah Lps
Xu Sitch Bay
Towal
Mtr Sabes
Walt
Yammitins
TWO SAVED FROM DEATH BY GAS
Two people were saved from deadly gas by a policeman who climbed to a second story window and carried them to fresh air until an ambulance arrived. One man remained in critical condition, another died in bed from accidental gas exposure at a Willard Street building.
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Ant Amoulance
Eanger
Frank Leganowicz
Main St
Anthony Olyewsky
Cloodk
Dunn
Gugetul
J Walsh
Rished Ueten
Prezen
Seriory Gandiiier
Lepanowleg
Olsewsky
Masry Dusinmisy
Willard Gired
New Haven Road Names New General and Passenger Agent
A New Haven Road appointment announces a new general and passenger agent for Boston and New York routes. The report notes resignation and a reassignment with officials, locating headquarters at New Haven and Hartford and naming acting officers.
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New Haven
NEW General
Boston
Muss
Sratch
Gael
New York
Hartford
McAuliffe illness delays Connecticut trial
Hartford reports McAuliffe ill with nervous or stomach issues delaying his appearance in federal court. He is expected to plead or proceed on the next available date as the bribery trial for the Connecticut official moves ahead.
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Uartford
Forioar Problultion
oMmcer
Connecticut
Hartford
McAnutife
Tax forms delayed for Conn and Hartford residents
Revenue officials announced a delay in the distribution of income tax forms for residents of Connecticut and Hartford. The new forms and instructions will be available in Connecticut before January. Local offices urged taxpayers to watch for notices and prepare returns once forms arrive.
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Hartford
Jin
Baton Tonight
Réedalvad
Washington
Ethan Factory
Police Promotions Expected Within Fortnight in City
City officials announce long overdue police promotions to be issued within two weeks. Four sergeants to be named replacing retirees or transferred officers. several veterans with 20 years of service highlighted. Highest ranked officers and acting detectives to be reassigned as promotions proceed under new Police Commission.
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Patata
Burns
James Burns
John ¥. Perovern
Headquarters
George F. Simon
John J. ‘Cody
Wheeler
Joan Stowd
Afteen
Ans
Jon Herb
Dennis Kehoe
Charles Meyer
Alno
Pattolrat
Sat
Sean
Frank Holbrook
Seergeant Thomas F. Malone W
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Sted
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Self
Peynam
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Dente
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Siren
M’auliffe
Tin C. Gottschalk
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Patrick Murg
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