Vacant Dwellings Increase In City With Rents Lower
Bridgeport area reports a surge in vacancies and falling rents. About 2,400 idle rents noted to December 1, including parts of Bridgeport, Stratford and Fairfield. Industry slowdown blamed for vacancies lasting over six months. Real estate leaders cite difficulty compiling precise counts due to scattered data.
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Sondils
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Bridge- Bett and
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Bridge
Chamber of Commerce
Fairchild Wheeler
Bidgeport Land
Police Hold Man Alleged to Have Threatened Broker
STAMFORD Jan. 14 Alleged to have written threatening letters to Ross M Turner a New York Stoker of Palmers Hill John Gibson a local taxi driver has been taken in custody by state Police and released on bail of $200 for further investigation Secrecy surrounded apprehension at midnight Wednesday when he was taken from a garage after storing his car in Greenwich by two state officers It is alleged not Gibson wrote the letters after an argument The letters allegedly threaten Turners life with a warning that his reuse was to be burned
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Ross M. Turner
New York
Palmers Hill
John Gibson
Greenwich
Gibson
Ross Turner
Mey
Turner
Benny Leonard Retains Title in Sixth Round Stop
Benny Leonard the light welterweight champion defended his title at Madison Square Garden, stopping Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee in the sixth round on a referee technical knockout during a benefit for devastated France. Leonard dominated from the opening round, blinding Mitchell’s eye and knocking him to the floor three times before the referee halted the bout as Leonard pressed a finishing attack.
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Federal Agents Deny Knowledge of New York Bomb Plot
New York officials denied any knowledge of a bomb plot as police guard public buildings and homes. George F. Lamb and Willaim J. Bryan rejected reports of organized bombing plans and said no formal warnings were received. Detectives investigated rumors after a cleaner allegedly heard a midnight bomb threat at the customs house.
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Custom House
Bridgeport burglaries solved. teen arrested in New Haven
A New Haven youth, 18, was arrested after police linked him to four burglaries in Bridgeport. He allegedly broke into three offices in the Security building on Main Street and the Garden of Italy restaurant on Water Street. A revolver was found on him at St. Vincent's Hospital. He awaits arraignment in youth court under $1,000 bail.
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Bridgeport
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Hays
Main Street
Water Street
Patielman
Patrick Connell
St. Vincent's Hospital
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Aereuyt
Democrats Split Over Party Leadership In Washington Fight
Reported rift among three Democratic leaders Meadoe Cox and Bryan blocks decisive reorganization plan. Meadoe and Cox factions distrust each other while Bryan sits as an outsider. All push cautious steps toward solidarity as tensions rise within the party.
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Society Flocks 10 Prize Fight at Madison Square Garden
New York society packed Madison Square Garden to watch Benny Leonard face Richie Mitchell in a world welterweight title bout. The event, staged to aid devastated France, drew a fashion crowded gallery, with women in vivid gowns and program hawkers amid the rain soaked crowd.
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New York
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Fifth Avenues
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Richie Mitchell
American Committee
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Paris
Royal Albert Hall
Anne Morgan
Fingerprint System Foiled by Axe Amputation Claim
NSW January incident reports Michael Brennan a tugboat worker arraigned on intoxication charges. He allegedly admitted using an axe to amputate a finger to defeat fingerprint identification, claiming it was his first time under test by investigators.
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State action urged on superior court congestion
State lawmakers discussed measures to relieve overcrowded superior courts in Fairfield Hartford and New Haven counties. Proposals include extending referee powers, adding a permanent superior court for Fairfield County and boosting authority to handle contested and uncontested divorce cases. The judiciary committee will study options, names cited include Senator A Le DeLangy Robert G DelPorrst and Henry J Shannon. Continued on Page Two.
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Robert G. DelPorrst
Henry J. Shannon
DeLun
Judiciary Committee
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Boards of Relief
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Irish Arsenal Raid Exposes Secret War Material
A Cork field raid on the chief Cork Militia arsenal reveals a hidden stock once commanded by MacSwiney. A woman, seen crossing the field, dropped a Lewis gun and the search uncovered rifles, revolvers, explosives, and equipment. Five men face treason charges and death penalties if convicted.
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Corr. Tan
Cork
Miest
Republican Army
Teretenes MacSwiney
Dublin
Amendments Add Tariff Tweaks to Fordney Measure
Senate Finance committee added three amendments to the Fordney Tariff bill on day one. Wheat rate raised to 40 cents per bushel. additional provisions on dairy, butter, cheese, milk, and cream. Hides tariff restored partially. general delay in final framing pending international stability.
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Three Hold-Up Men Rob Dover Brothers Store
Stratford police report three armed robbers entered Dover Brothers market on Bornim Avenue and Oui Street at 1st night. The store manager was assaulted and robbed of cash while local authorities and witnesses describe the scene. Whitman hinted Governor Miller may remove Police Commissioner to aid graft probe and police efforts.
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Louth
Balloonists Return Prompt Rain Cheers at Rockaway
Crowds braved rain at Rockaway Naval Air Station to welcome returning balloonists. A naval board of inquiry, ordered by Secretary Daniels, will examine the loss and the conduct of personnel. Admiral Kline is named president of the court with Captains and Lieutenants as members and legal officer Archibald McGlasson as judge advocate. The inquiry will cover purpose, plans, preparation, and equipment, with continuation noted on page 21.
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Eenkig
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Archibald McGlasson
New York Election Fraud Scandal Emerges in East Side
A New York grand jury indicts twenty to thirty officials over a water soaked ballot scheme. Evidence from an August session shows ballots originally for Governor Muiller were shifted to Governor Smith, with many ballots altered or invalidated by red and blue pencils. Patrick J. Harden and Patrick V. Marden, both linked to the Swann office, are named among those accused.
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Smith
Swann
Patrick v. Marden
Simon Lake Plans to Pump Balsa Wood to Raise Sunken Ships
Simon Lake proposes pumping balsa wood into holds of sunken vessels to displace water and float them, claiming the wood’s lightness plus dry storage enable lifting ships. He cites collaboration with Taurs Suwase Corp and notes Honduras wood supply and a three year timeline for large-scale use.
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Simon Lake
Hartford Company to Issue Insurance on Lives of Dogs
Hartford Live Stock Insurance offers canine life insurance with male dogs insured at 26 percent of value and female dogs at 15 percent. The article notes owners may insure their dogs for specified values, reflecting new coverage in this field.
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Parcel Post for Store Deliveries in Bridgeport
Bridgeport merchants consider using government parcel post for city deliveries. Postmaster Greanend and the Chamber of Commerce retail committee have met. a fleet of department store delivery autos could operate if merchants endorse it. High costs of current in-store delivery and a push to cut expenses drive the discussion. details continue on page 24.
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Bridgeport
Charles FL Greanend
Chamber of Commerce
Retat
Chamber of Gam- Merce
Unis
This Hero Stuff All Bunk Declares Lieut Kloor
Rockaway January reports three Canadian airmen Lieutenants Kloor Farrell and Hinton returned home after a polar parade with fans crowds and wives amid rain water and balloons. The small air force reception drew 250 service members at the naval air station before a court inquiry into the trip. Kloor denounced hero worship saying this here stuff is all bunk.
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Hinton
Avery
Farrell Hinton
Kloer
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Metropolis
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Naval Re Air Station
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Woman Congressman Mixed Prayer in Campaign and Won
New York January 14 Alice M Robertson from Oklahoma bridged prayer with campaign work and said her election followed from that effort. She spoke to the Presbyterian Women's board of missions about her experiences and approach.
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Congress
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Oklahoma
Presbyteri Watmen's Board of Missions
Bribery Charge Targets McCarthy Staff Agent in New England
Boston dispatch reports a federal grand jury indicted Samuel Beresnack, a prohibition enforcement agent, and Aleck Berman of Maiden, for conspiring to take bribes and influence cases under the Volstead act. The scheme allegedly paid agents and others sums to obstruct enforcement, with Beresnack connected to Worcester figures and Lowell officials testifying about his reputation. The bribery indictments are the first against a prohibition agent in New England, and Beresnack and Berman are slated for arraignment.
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Samuel M. Beresnark
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