Competition cuts highway costs claims engineer
Joe Harrison, highway engineer for the U S Bureau of Roads, told the American Real Builder association convention that competition among contractors reduces costs and promises full dollar value of road work. He cited broader benefits and projected rapid highway extension across states.
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Chicago
Joe Harrison
United States Bureau of Roads
Waethingtom
American Real Builder Association
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Fons A Hathaway
Floridan Row
New York City
Wamlbla
Georgia
Henry Shirley
Desocration Pharmin
High Way Commission
Virginia
Delesnan
United States
Steamship Officials Face Trial Again in Newport Death Case
Three defendants Captain George Winters Chief Engineer Jon Grant and Director George Kenley face retrial in a Newport harbor explosion case that killed Irene Bourque and three others. A prior trial ended with hung jury after defendants claimed innocence and sought deferred sentences.
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Trivdl
Condes Sisson
Ima Trent
Geors
Wo WeNey
Jon
Irene Bourque
George J Kenley
James Mearthy
Ernest Hopkins
Taxation Board Defers Meeting
The Taxation Board of Apportionment postpones its session as members fail to attend to form a full board for considering the budget and reports. William E Turnham, president, says the aim is to have a complete panel for discussion of the tax envelope and related proposals.
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Board of Apportionment
Wiliam E Turnham
Tts
C. Mt
Fanning corset maker leaves $600000 estate
Worcester dispatch reports the will of corset maker Fanning valued at about 600000. The estate includes 179 shares of a Cleveland stock and 1192 shares of a Brooklyn company, plus substantial cash. The will was contested by the Roxins trust and filed in Worcester.
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Fanning
Worcester
Feal Co
American corkscrews imported from France reveal Prohibition impact
Boston dispatch reports 228000 corkscrews arrived on the President Var to supply American demand after Prohibition curtailed domestic production. The shipment from France underscores how importation fills a gap created by the alcohol ban as corkscrews once made in the United States vanished from markets.
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Boston
Var Hiren
France
Charges Against Brookhart Fall In Senate Hearing
Senator elect Smith W Brookhart faced questions over alleged paid lobbying for Brookhart and Woods. Witness Senator Steck denied any truth to charges and said publications had circulated but offered no evidence. The committee adjourned without closing the inquiry as Brookhart denied receiving money for Woods' confirmation.
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Washington
Smith W
Weede
Senate
Smitar Steck
Hoeck Hirt
Brookhart
Standees Block Aisle In Theatre
Montreal January 11 AP testimony in a royal commission inquiry described how standees crowded the Laurier Palace theatre balcony when a fire and stampede killed 77 children. Laurier Palace proprietor Ameon Latto faced questions over violations including allowing youths and posters and aisles crowded by patrons.
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Reir Atyles
Laurel
Todley
Che Wise
Laurier Palace
Ontario
Stres Teeistard
Mount Stoxou Avenue
Hin
Hla
Chillren
Laurier Pilicu Theatre
Inspector Etamford Jintt Heads City Council Meeting
At a Fort Iouin session last night the Common Council confirmed Inspectors and reviewed a building inspector assignment. The new term recalls prior service under Mayor Peinomps with officers like Harte Woolnet and Cagroitmein in the court, while a drive to remove sotl cave WaeNeock and a tenement incident are noted amid a snowstorm dispatch. Five families were forced from their homes as a fire damaged a structure in South Petingham, with losses around $30.
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Iouin
Misor Peimips
Joseph Harte
Jeo
Artur
R Deere
Sotl
South Petingham Visgost
Westport Fire Fought by Water Dipper In House
In Westport a small blaze in a house was contained by Ralph Riggla using a water dipper before firefighters arrived. Damage minimal. Guests at a later gathering included Mrs Edgar Paine and Mrs George Oakley among many others. several community events and YMCA activities were noted and plans for county athletic events outlined.
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Pour Compines
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Rivers
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California
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France
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Stamford
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Tamberton County
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Stamford Woman Sues Dentist Over Rough Treatment
Anna fT Vince of Trideeport filed suit in Sunerio court against Dr T Martin, Stamford dentist. She alleges on April 7, 1926, she was treated so roughly that her jaw was injured and she still suffers. Damages of 5000 dollars sought.
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Sunerio
T Martin
Stamfod
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Stamford
Mer
Jawini
Warne urges broader support for Thidgeport Oratorio Society
Lucien T Warne, president of the Thidgeport Quatorin society, spoke at a Rotary lunch meeting about the society and its standing as a musical organization. He urged more loyal support, noting 40 subscribers who bring in about 1068 and calling for more members, especially men, to join and train singers under expert teachers.
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Thidgeport Quatorin Society
Rotary
Bibineport
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Three Kings
Warner
Wariner
Min
Oritorio
Trank
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Witner
New York
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Vine
Death Car Driver Sentenced to Jail in Winsted Crash
In Litchfield on January 11, Michael Wasela of Torrington faced sentencing for a fatal automobile crash that killed two young men. Jose Jehan Ro Booth of Jupiter received three months for the wreck while its operator awaits trial on related charges. A jury will hear further related cases next Tuesday.
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Litchfield
Michael Wasela
Torington
Laeiar
Jose Jehan Ro
Booth
Jupiter Court
Todio
Wis
Servin
Country Club Rand Leads to 3 Arrests
Indictments returned by the Superior Court accuse Louis Ro Porteone prominent Portland merchant and others connected with the Tortlind Country Club and Wit Mam HooR Hammond stey ud of the comuntry club of equor charges. The indictments stem from arid mods on the country club and reflect anxiety among city leaders who attended a party at the club.
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Portland
Louis Ro Porteone
Tortlind Country Club
Nga Corpoation
Wit- Mam Hoor Hammond Stey Ud
Pickpockets' line made harder in professional parliament
In a formal session the International Association of Clothing Designers announced tighter pocket protection measures. The discussion referenced a list of attendees including Mr Frank B. Dowton, Mr Adam Wis, Mrs Gee G., and others, detailing support for enhanced pickpocket prevention across venues and garments.
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International Association of Clothing Desinnam
Frank B
Dovton
Adoma
Ane Dyson
Glover
Johannes
Tom Tees
Damaged Historical Prigry Case Near Priory
Fragmentary OCR recounts a damaged historical incident near a priory, mentioning Miss Wild, Mrs Lester, and a fire at Reigile Priory area. The text references a residence rented nearby and a blaze with ties to Somerset and Bermotte, noting damaged premises and local figures.
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Sveition
Longon
Miss Willd
Daly
Reigile
Bermotte
Somerset
Shaving Mugs Ik Barger Sio Social Registers
The row appears from a clipped OCR with scattered terms on shaving mugs and social registers. It mentions towns, women, and a hotel proprietor, hinting at a local society piece about collectors or social history in western towns. Entities include social registers, Kansas City, and unnamed individuals.
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ORC
Social
Driving Worms Cre Denies Causing Crash
A driver involved in a Waterbury crash denies causing the damage and states the other party did not stop to ascertain the injury or harm. Police and witnesses are reviewing the scene and vehicle details.
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Fet
Waterbury
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