Democratic Convention Set For New York June 24
The Democratic National Committee voted to hold the convention in New York City starting June 24, after Chicago, San Francisco, and St. Louis competed. The final ballot moved New York ahead with 5 votes to several rivals, amid a split in McAdoo supporters and party factions.
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Washington
New Yok City
Cleveland
New York
Democratic National Committee
San Francisco
Chicago
St. Louis
Gotham
St Louis
McAdoo
Wiliam G. McAfoe
Caterwood
Alabama
Japanese Quake Brings Heavy Damage and Casualties
An Associated Press report describes a powerful earthquake striking Japan within five months, causing heavy property damage and many deaths. The tremor affected Tokyo and Yokohama with widespread disruption, though casualty estimates remain unclear as details were scattered in early pages.
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Associated Press
Japan
French Exchange Rallies as Taxes are Raised 20 Percent
New York dispatch reports European finance markets reacting to tax hikes and budget moves. French francs weakened amid a broad rise in taxes and duties, with trade figures and export data reflecting cautious European economies.
Holden to present charges against postmaster nominee Connor
Lore Holden, head of a senate sub committee on the Post Office, plans to present a written statement of charges against Arthur Connor, the nominee for postmaster, as Frila frames the hearing. The move signals a formal challenge to the candidate's appointment.
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Senate Post Office Committee
Ace Lorenev Holden
Arthur Connor
Frila
Senate Post Office
Hartford
War record aids patrolman fined his salary
Patrolman John A. O'Brien of Headquarters precinct, with eight years on the force, pleaded guilty to conduct on becoming an officer and was fined 10 days pay totaling just over 50 dollars. Board president John C. Stanley called his behavior reprehensible and inexcusable and ordered public reprimand. O'Brien defended his service as a war veteran and offered a brief remark to the commission.
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Board of Police Commissioners
John A. O'Brien
Headquarters Precinct
John C Stanley
O’brien
Sam
Price of Gasoline Up Two Cents at Local Offices
Local offices report a two cent rise in wholesale gasoline prices with expectations of further increases. Wholesale prices rose from two cents per gallon to ten cents, excluding state tax, driving higher pump costs while trade sources note refinery price boosts. Daily city consumption estimated at 76,500 gallons.
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Tain
Wen
Trideeport Wuter Ista
Gray Ghost Threat Revealed in Bridgeport Sunday Post
In this mysterious tale a clever criminal known as the Gray Ghost taunts law enforcement through coded messages and a staged disappearance. The gripping story follows investigators through cryptic clues and ends with a menacing warning from the arch criminal himself.
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Rosy
Putian
Senator Moses Demands Written Charges Against Connor for Bridgeport Postmaster
Senator Moses pressed for a written charge list from Holden, detailing why Arthur P. Connor should be unfit for Bridgeport postmaster. Moses warned the committee to expect a formal statement of allegations, after which it will decide how to proceed. The Hartford lawyer noted Connor’s unpopularity in Bridgeport and cited Schuyler Merritt’s endorsement as political trouble.
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Georgy MT. Manning
Washington, D. C
George i. Moses
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Arthur P. Connor
Bridgeport
Benedict Mr. Fielden
Hutford
George M Dames
Wills F Hobbs
Mc Moody Downer
Wntil
Prt- Tay
Connor
Moges
Merritt
Mr. Holden
Moses
Schuyler Merritt
Hartford
Conner
Illness Fatal to Former Alderman Thomas A H Farrell
Thomas A H Farrell of 192 Hanover Street, longtime Fifth District alderman in Last Bridgeport and former Huliding commission member, died after a brief illness. Survived by two brothers, a sister, and three stepsons. Funeral Friday from Mullins Scott and Redgate parlor to Sacred Heart Church with solemn requiem mass. Interment at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Thomas AH Farrell
Hanover Street
Bridgeport
Woodmen of the World
League of Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Parish
John H
Matthew
Mra J. W McDonald
Thomas ¥. White
Michael
John White
Mullins Scott and
Redgate
Golden Hill Street
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michasl’s Cemetery
Dr. Maurice Egan, Ex-Minister to Denmark, Dies in Brooklyn
Maurice Francis Kean, former minister to Denmark, died at his Brooklyn home after a period of illness begun last September. He had been seriously ill since late summer while vacationing at Beach Haven, with relatives summoned as his condition worsened.
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New York
Fin
Maurice Francis Kean
Denmark
Hom
Brooklyn
Tegan
Beach Haven
House Democrats Prepare for Follow Up Victory
The Democrats outline plans to push tax reform and tariff amendments after a victory. Aimed at leveraging Garner’s proposal to set a 41 percent surtax, the party intends to press the tax bill later and maneuver on the floor amid minority disruption.
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HOUSE
Wahington Jin Lo
Melton
Promises to Restore Britain’s Prestige in Europe
Ramsay MacDonald, Labour leader, urged a foreign policy to revive Britain's influence in Europe and promote peace. He warned that Europe nears prewar tension levels, with rival armies and costly arms races, advocating humanitarian concern and decisive policy change.
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Britain
London
Associated Press
Ramsay Mac Donald
House of Commons
Great Britain
Europe
Mellon Cites Couzens Investment Ties in Tax Revision Debate
Secretary Mellon rebutted Senator Couzens on cutting income taxes and halting tax exempt securities. He cited Couzens own investments in tax exempt securities to argue for tax reform. The letter notes Couzens previously challenged a joint debate and hints at wealth concentration in tax exempt bonds.
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Couzen
Washington
Couzens
Michigan
Melon
United States
Barcoxe
Itsurfaiea
Seek Federal Aid for Two Children of Quake Victims
Washington reports Congress seeks federal aid for two children of quake victims. The State Department evaluates relief routes while public fundraising continues in Waterbury and allied communities. The push, led by Representative Sullivan, aims to secure assistance from Japan’s postwar relief channels and U.S. federal relief programs.
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George H. Manning
Telegram
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Con
Sullivan
State Department
Charles
Hugh
Fife
Kirinssoft
Halyohe College
Meriss
Kirinsoig
Yale Universty
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Yokohama
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Vic
Kar Jassoff
Negisht Foreign
Yokomant
Chief Sanitary Inspector Denied Endorsed by Democrats
Town editor and party leaders clash over health official appointment as Stapleton, a Democrat, is named to replace Howard Dunbar. McGuinness and Burdick dispute Democratic board endorsement while Dunbar resigns amid factional strife in the Eighth district.
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Fran C. Martin
Thomas McCormick
Howard Dunbar
Health Department
Wealth Board
Thomas F White
Frank P. Stapleton
North Werahington Avenue
Dunbar
George Seltsam
Martin
McCormick
Wiliam Behrens
Health Board
McGuinness
Kenneth J Griffin
Veterans Ask U S to Recognize Civil War Service
George Rutherford of Bridgeport seeks congressional recognition for his service in the Ninth Connecticut Infantry. Corroborating inquiry by Schuyler Merritt aims to advance a bill through the House committee on Military Affairs, alleging honorable discharge or service in the Army and Republic.
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George H Winning
Washington D
Connecticut
George Rutherford
Connecticut Regiment
Cisti Wal
Beri
Lalandd
Bso
Ben Honow
Lilies Howe
Dy Ca
Army of the Republic of
Vir Hutherford
Beach Street
Bridgeport
War Department
Corus Esse van Merritt
Hous
Congress
Westport Robbery, War Records. Local Politics, Debates
Readable items report lootings at Westport and a police case involving John Dien with a fine for conduct unbecoming an officer. The piece also notes political maneuvering, party shifts, and local civic actions affecting elections and public offices through the period.
Westport Police Target Egg Theft Ring On New Year Eve
Special Telegram report from Westport notes multiple suspects tied to a butter and egg theft from Bird Embroidery Company trucks. Names include F Downes Clifford Mills Clarence Barlow and state police to pursue, with witnesses and confessions emerging after days of investigation.
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F. Downes
Connect Company
Clifford Mills
Pany
Clarence Barlow
Weston
Bird, Embroidery Company
Yort
Gga
Sun State
Frank Viani
Po'leeren Bernard
Hintead Bigelow
Udgar
Ports
Polsoman Keally
Charles Quigley
Eighth Automobile Stolen Reported In Burgeport
A vehicle theft in Burgeport near Lyon Terrace involved a car owned by Joseph Santana listed at Brony Avenue. The car, described with numbers 1-421 and painted sides, was taken last night while plainclothes police observed parked cars in a district with frequent thefts.
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Avamonte
Congress
Lyon Terrace
Joseph Santana
Brony Avenue
Custody Battle Over Child As Two Aunts And Mother Fight
In a Greenwich Common Pleas case, Wie Marod Witham aged years faces a custody dispute involving his mother and four aunts. Witnesses testified that Mrs Walter, the boy’s grandmother, and Mrs Walker sought to establish that they were proper guardians. The case details a complex family conflict including former marriages and employment schemes presented by several witnesses. The proceedings continue as each side asserts its fitness to custody.
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John
Common Pleas Court
Murage
Willams
New Rooke
Ethel Walkey
Cenwich
Walter
Bing
Nituri
Greenwich
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