Open Competition Plans Cause Bridge Budget Clash
The mayor pushes an open competition plan for a new bridge over Yellow Mit, with an estimated $850,200 outside cost and a bid situation involving Lathrop & Shea and We Rinkester & Bone. Officials consider rejecting bids above $900,900 and plan future meetings to decide on bids and pricing disclosures amid concerns over feasibility and postponement of Stratford Avenue access.
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Stratford Avenue
Sravian Avenue
Wateriow
Fir West End
Bayin J Beagter
Tme
George 8
Raymond Conerste Pue Co
New York
Hil Saki
T. Schuart and Son
Newton, Maas
H. P. Convers and Co. Bouton
Mase
Bit
Ita
Frederick Snare Corp
Lds
Ian
John Farmer
Commission
George T Mecarthy, Jr
Albert Blakesles
W. Blakeshon and Sons
Fiehrene
Rinkester & Bone
Secretary Hill
City Minareet
James A McElroy
Siderman Faciner
McCarthy
Behene
Ferry A. Bishop
Arrest of Former Dry Head Ordered Amid Probe
Fragmented OCR reports an arrest order for a former dry head amid a probe into prohibition era crimes. Names such as McManus and Reeven appear, with references to extortion, impersonation, and a general ground jury investigation.
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DRY Head
Car Stolen Soon After Driver Leaves Car
Police report a sedan disappeared from a plaza within two minutes of parking by driver Alex Forver. The car, Connecticut H-1001, was not found at once and the loss was reported to the Detective Bureau.
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Alex Forver
Iéi Jennings
Lare Field
Detective Bureau
Poles Headquarters
Yeater
Benner
Middle Street
Fla
Federal financing for campaigns debates spark reform talk
Senator Borah argues money dominates elections and shapes policy. He says abolishing primaries won’t curb influence as wealth presses on government and private interests. He calls for public opinion awakening and removal of entrenched practices to keep ballots free and parties accountable in 1928.
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U.S
Borah
Sve
Borwh
Interstate Tax Ruling Echoes in New Haven Court
Hartford Jan 6 AP The Public Utilities Commission awaits the Constitutional court decision after arguments by Interstate Tax Corporation against a state tax on interstate business. The case aligns with a Holyoke Street Railway decision and influences state oversight of interstate traffic and related energy and transport issues.
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Turses Corporation
New Haven
Derenoral
Deckton
Hwartford
Public Utiities Commission
Constitutional Court
Interstate
Tox Corporation
Alsso
United Hotes Supreme Court
Holyoke
Masanenugetta
Btwverpotalian
J. T. Higgins
Remiiniacion
Javciatan Ton
Supreme Court
Bille
Borah and wets face off over prohibition and law
Senator Borah attacks wets and denounces efforts to nullify the Eighteenth Amendment while praising dry forces. He argues enforcement or repeal remain, and warns on amendments that would destroy prohibition. Senator Sheppard lauds enforcement officials and asks tribute for those killed in duty.
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Mign
Texas
Widebrandt
Sheppard
General Andrew
Williebrandt
Admiral Dillard
Coast Guard
Bridge Expert Works To Promote Auction Bridge Popularity
Mr Work notes a tenfold rise in bridge players over two years and disputes perfection hand claims. He shifted from law to teaching auction bridge, authored best selling books and lectured nationwide, aiding Red Cross and touring major cities from Philadelphia to Chicago.
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Ncrenaed
Work
Philadelphia
Red Cross
University of Fennslyania
Aaa
Haa
Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Leopold Loeb Case
The jury in the $100,000 damage suit brought by Chicago taxi driver Charles Ream against Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb failed to reach a verdict after more than one hour of deliberation and was locked up for the night. A sealed verdict was ordered for tomorrow. The attorney called the defendants perjurers and questioned the Leopold family’s conduct while referencing the Bobby Franks killing. Witnesses testified about a birthday party and drinking the night of the attack, with Nathan and Samuel Leopold corroborating alibi details.
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Joliet
Jan
Charles Ream
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Hobby Franks
David K. Tone
Ream
Teppel
Loch
Bobby
Franks
Leopard
Ilo
Leopold
Oer
Nathan
Samuel
Leopold Home
Ground Surveys Planned for Bridgeport to Bronx Highway
Fairfield county officials plan a trunk line from Bridgeport to the New York state line, paralleling the Post road. Ground and aerial surveys guide routing to minimize land acquisitions, with routes north of the Post road, avoiding Norwalk and Stamford. Project goals include eventual completion and reduced traffic on the Paul Road, favoring pleasure cars over trucks, while not becoming the sole Bridgeport to New York route.
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Merritt
Ridge Port
New York
Moston Post
Fairfield County
John A. Macdonald
Bridgeport
ABC
Highway Department
Macdonald
Post Road
Norwork
Stamford
New
Department
Paul Road
Navy Sends More Ships to Latimer In Nicaragua Action
Navy dispatches cruisers Cincinnati Marblehead and Cleveland plus destroyers Barker Samith Thompson Osborne and more under Latimer to reinforce numbers. Latimer plans 212 more personnel and 3900 troops with marines aboard. Armored ships roving Puerto Cabezas Time Fields Corinto and Bluefields.
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Cincinnati
T. L. Johnson
Marblehead
W. 8. Miller
Barker
R. M. Comfort
Samith Thompson
W. F. Amsten
Osborne
F. G. Reinicke
Argonne
Reuben R. Smith
Navy
Puerto Cabezag
Sactsg
Timefields
Corinto
Nicaragua
Puerto Capers
Rochester
Rcdmiral Latimer
KR. C. Alien
Cleveland
J.D Wanwright
Denver
WH. L. Wyman
Bluefields
Galveston
J. C. Townsend
Quayl
Ming
Tany Offivers
Brooks
Larry
Wiech
J. J. Denfeld
Barry
Oh. K. Holt, Jr
Girl's Face Cut Blames Stabber in Attack
Miss Masseau reports a masked man attacked her in front of the house last night. Police question whether the same killer who wounded other girls is involved as the assailant stalked the area and did not reveal himself.
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Charlotte Masseau
Flyers Safe Ride Gale Seek Youth Flyers Safe Ride
In a weather disrupted rescue, Flyers Safe and Ride Gale Seek Youth flew eastward rather than back to Vancouver Barracks Washington. Central Oregon was battered by a blizzard yet survivors climbed to high altitude, delaying contact until morning. A steadfast party of mountaineers searched Mount Hook for Brownlee, with about six men remaining in the hunt.
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Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Oregon
Mount Hook
Brownlee
Veterans Auxiliary Elects Officers at Bonesivel Unit
At the regular Bonesivel auxiliary meeting at the State armory C8 C WY, officers were elected for the coming term. The association plans a Monday evening gathering at St George's Inn with posts for president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and other roles. Two new members, Maury Roe and Charlotte Any crew, were admitted, with duties assigned to officers including chaplain and guard.
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Bonesivel Auxiliary
C8. C. WY
State Armory
State Street
St. George’s Inn
Ava Tl
Keniot
Galago Diner Meee
Ci Ierondietar
Salas Wheeler CeeDross
Hlanbeth News
Losroy Diets
Mary Caillens
Frances Nichols
aTrs Maury Roe
Mra Charlotte Any Crewa
Mag Bosuida Overand
Gertruds Aldred
Mes Allee Casey
Dante Laywns
Bury
Ambulance Calls Report From City Streets
Ambulances responded to three calls today at different locations. An eight leg injury from Cape Itol Avenue was taken to St Vincent's Hospital at 3 45 PM. Lawrence Nagy, age 63, from Hancock Avenue, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital at 6 20 PM. Angeline Perllo, 16 months, taken to St Vincent's Hospital at 6 30 PM. Mian Maddy Corano, age 2, from Jones Avenue, taken to St Vincent's Hospital.
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Mes O'Neil
Cape Itol Avenue
St Vincent's Hospital
Lawrence Nagy
Hancock Avenue
Talento Bridgeport
Angeline Perllo
Vincent's Hospital
Mian Maddy
Corano
Jones Avenue
St. Vinesnt
British Abandon Hankow as Cantonese Tightens Grip
Uproar in Hankow as Cantonese authorities replace British Union Jacks with their emblem and demand indeminities. British waterside quarters evacuated, with women and children sent to ships on the Yangtze. naval forces and volunteers withdrew to gunboats while Chinese troops assume control of concessions. American and British ships in Chinese waters stand by as tensions rise and anti foreign sentiment spreads through the city.
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London
Chen
Beneft
Hankow
Ban Francisco
Hanken
Yangtse
Rd Atworm
Shanghai
Wankow
Ichang
Kiukiang
T.S
Washington
Chinoae
Truxton
Cope
Ptos
Wilaebos
Chunking
Canton
Pras Bay
Kluking
Manila
Forecast Smith's Election in 1928
New York telegram reports a Democratic landslide predicted for the next election with New York backing Governor Alfred E. Smith as presidential candidate. The National Democratic Club banquet drew 1800 members and guests as Senator-elect Robert Wagner and Mayor James J. Walker forecast the victory in New York City.
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New York
Alfred TE. Smith
NationalDemocratic Club
United States
Robert ¥. Wagner
James J. Walker
New York City
Plans Presented For New Y M C A Building In Bridgeport
About sixty members and guests attended a dinner at the University Club where plans for a proposed new Bridgeport Y M C A building were shown and discussed. David Day chaired the committee report, with Charles Calhoun and Neil McMillan presenting, no action taken. Local figures including Dave Coe and Walter Lashar were among the attendees and speakers praised the organization’s work and future program.
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VY. M. Cc. A
University Club
David S. Day
Charles K. Calhoun
Bridgeport
Davi A. Coe
American Brass Company
Waterbury
Walter B. Lashar
Gee
Neil McMillan
Day
P. L. Miller
A. W
Charles Helmsath
L. T. Warner
G. A. Sherwood
Andrew R. Smith
Henry A. Jennings
J. M. Merwin
Earl Sprague
W. B. Spenger
William J. Grippin
Eliott G. Logan
James J., McGovern
John A. O
John & Pullman
George 8. Hawl
William Horace Day
Federal agents claim innocence in liquor seizure case
Clarence Lovatt of Nyack and Alexander Westerlind of Brooklyn, two suspended federal production agents, were released on $85,000 bonds each and left for New York to confer with Federal Prohibition Director Mills. They, with nine others, were arrested by state police in Groton after liquor valued at about $250,000 and two five ton trucks and two sedans were seized. Attorney Morris Lubchansky said more bonds would be provided as arrangements to try to secure release for several other men continue.
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New London
Clarence MN. Tlovatt
Nyack
Alexander W. Westerlind
Brooklyn
New York
Groton
Atterney Morrs Lubchansky
Lovatt
Westerlind
Chester B. Mills
New Personal Tax Bills To Be Mailed
Tax collector Howard Challenger said yesterday that some new personal tax bills payable in February may be mailed next week. Payments can be made anytime between now and March 1, after which those not paid face arrest. No further warning will be given beyond sending the bills to those liable.
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Howard
Challenger
Navy budget fight stalls cruiser and airship plans
House action overrides a budget request to delay all new Navy ships. Debates over three cruisers and ten additional ones clash with President Coolidge’s stance against funding new ships now. Supporters argue delaying two dirigibles saves money for a hangar while a broader plan faces continued battle tomorrow.
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House
Congress
Butler
Naval Committee
Telephone’s Development Post and Transatlantic Echoes
A retrospective on telephone history from Bells first Boston wire to modern transatlantic links. It recalls 1876 Bell Watson dialogue, Wilson listening in, and progress toward clearer distant voice communications. Also lists milestones in radio telegrams, seaplanes, and early radiophone news, noting key figures and ships.
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New York
San Francisco
Wilson
Alexander Graham Bell
Boston
Thomas
Watson
Rail Securities Worth 22 Billion Revealed in Hearing
Washington Jan 6 AP The face value of American railroads outstanding securities totals about 22 339 000 000 shared by nearly 2 900 000 stock and bond holders. Commissioner Lewis told the House committee on independent offices appropriation that railroad valuation stands at about 22 000 000 000, a rise of roughly 4 090 000 000 since 1920.
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Washington
Lewis
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Independent Offices
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