Mara takes job and hunts for hotel rooms for convention
George F Wurvel announces Mara will serve as key National Committee chair and search for 9000 hotel rooms in New York for the national convention. He will base in New York until convention time, attending meetings with party leaders and coordinating lodging for officials and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mara
George F Wurvel
Imac
Ninelty
Cordell Hull
Democatic National Committee
Nuaenil
New Lo
New York
Marn
San Francisco
Homer
Mara Wall
Numerous Obituaries From Town Amid War Memorial Notes
A garbled obituary collection lists multiple individuals with funeral details and addresses. Entries reference Died by war related causes, family attending, and services scheduled around mid January with interments at local cemeteries. Names include Conger, Farrell, Gamper, Skee, and Lewis, with mentions of Westport and Port Jefferson areas and Sacred Heart church services.
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Athan
VW Hope Cemetery
Cartes Tordham
Hawley & Wilma Spt
Lafayette
Burml
Fedar Wri
Port Defierso
Price Farrell
Thomas
Tumerat
Mullins Scott
Redgate
Midas
Sacred Heart Church O
Gamper
Wespot
Ide
George Tl
Iridat
Charles Fairies
Caapul Westnor
Otis
Convention housing plan outlines 5060 rooms and key allocations
Mr Mara outlines the convention needs including 5060 rooms and 600 rooms for delegates and alternates, with 2284 for delegation housing. Assembly halls for 46 state delegations must be arranged, tickets and credentials printed under his supervision, and quotations sought to fix hotel rates to avoid price boosts if the convention goes to New York. A large office staff will manage the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delegs
Mara
Maia
New York
Mars
Blodgett Pleads for Lower Taxes in City Meeting
Commissioner Blodgett argues taxes Must be lowered while preserving roads and services noting state and federal tax burdens. He warns caps on capital profits risk harming industry and jobs, urging restraint as urban improvements continue. Smith warns World War risks and calls for World Court debate.
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Aterage
Conner
Blodgett
Hlodzett
Gonnectier
Smith
Herbert Knox Smith
Hartford
World Court
United States
Baldwin resignation looms as Parliament may act Tuesday
Reports from Associated Press indicate the late prime minister’s non confidence vote and resignation are near. Debate in the House of Commons may adjourn Monday night as preparations continue for a new cabinet and potential formation of a new administration led by McDonwil.
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Pire
House of Commions
Ilus
Baldwin
McDonwil
Washington Day in Review Highlights War Dept and Political Tours
Unclear summary due to damaged text. Reading notes show references to War Department reviews, Democratic National Committee visits, President Coolidge, House Ways and Means, proposals on nourishment and taxes, and discussions of Teapot Dome era topics. Mentions of senators, former officials, and national political activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anelle
War Department
Democratic National Commtee
Woodiew
Yaward
Clhrana
Uolidge
Deh
Augustus Promai
Plaswe
Senateur
Buiah
France
Wire Fence Testing Fails To Stop Car In High Speed Trial
A chaotic test track scene in Chicago shows a car breaching a wooden fence and swamp barrier at increasing speeds. Officials from American Chain Company and partners observed wire fences bending but not fully stopping the vehicle, causing repairs and another test date.
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Walter Ieime
Commissionea
Chicago
Compaty
Pige Steel
Claes
Sues
O Rutherford
Stanley Mann
Ohn I
Connectiut
Walsh
Lowesvct
Ramidrihy
Hiule
Guilford
TWO YOUNG BOYS ARE DROWNED IN ACCIDENT AT POND
Two young boys drowned in a pond as firemen and rescuers worked at the scene. The incident drew a crowd and prompted local officials to investigate while others paid respects to the victims.
Alien bill barring orientals approved
Contemporaneous notes indicate approval of a federal measure described as an alien bill aimed at banning orientals. The fragmented text references the act and governmental actions, with unclear specifics on passage or dates.
Hope Ju S Will Soon Resume Greek Relations
An automobile owner in New Haven faced a mishap on Cannes Street as a motorist lost control near a pedige area. Local officials consider measures to restore steadier traffic and resume cultural exchanges with Greece.
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Hope JU. S
Cannes Street
New Haven
Poincare Examines France Finances Amid Crisis
Premier Poincare studied the nation’s serious financial situation with Bank of France Governor M Robineau and bank directors, focusing on halting fiscal frauds and stock leverages. He discussed new measures with Chamber Finance Committee officials and noted foreign exchange reactions to announced policies.
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Parin
Associated Press
Premie
Poincare
M Robineau
Bank of France
M de Lasteyne
M Dariac
M Honknowski
Chamber Finance Committee
Peretas
Democrats' New York choice pleases Wilson
The Democratic National Committee adjourned after a tense convention vote in New York. President Wilson welcomed the party’s choice, expressing pleasure at New York’s selection and urging a vigorous campaign for the upcoming summer and fall elections. The committee also discussed moving to a one or two thirds voting rule for future nominations.
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Washington
Jane —Whitever
New York
National Committee
Presidert Wilson
Wis Wilson
Wllson
Nuill
Committee of Work
Higher trolley fares set to go into effect soon
At a Bridgeport hearing the commission overruled pleas for a five cent base fare and approved a seven and a half cent rate with transfer privileges. Connecticut company announces all service will operate as one man car on that line, in Bridgeport and Waterbury, planned as an economy measure. Comparison to prior fares not yet available.
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Rease
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Waterbury
All Cary
Cary
Haudont
Tiguies
Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups Listed in Dense Local Ledger
A dense OCR readout lists numerous Bridgeport lodges and clubs from Broad Street to Hamilton and Barnum avenues. Entries include Masonic temples, Shrine chapters, White Shrine of Jerusalem, and veterans, police, and patriotic organizations with varied street locations and contact notes. The text also references a bridgeport police station, encampments, and several veteran and fraternal orders amid a jumble of addresses and associations.
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Rs Brigeport
Locola Roma Club
Sable Avenue
Bridgeport Aerie
Graet of
Agles
Main Street
Sneas Coun
White Shtaine of
Jerusalem
State Street
Stratheld
Broad Street
Logela Stetla Song of
Ila
Washington
Five Oak
Bridgeport
St Josepha
Booanu
Asgouta
Barnum Avenue
Lhhas Ifaywe
Janhklin Bartlett
Caris Salis
Verelans
Raymond
Irris
Olga Judge Bois
Wife Detained in Europe and Fraud Divorce Claim
A husband seeks to set aside a divorce obtained by fraud while his wife was detained in Europe. He alleges she was abroad in 1914 when the divorce was granted and that neither party was a U.S. citizen, prompting claims she may have remarried. The case centers on fraud and the validity of the divorce under wartime travel and citizenship uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
United States
Towns Darkened by Severe Storm Across City Districts
Storm blacks out towns as flames and debris slam through Hilton Clothing on Fairfield Avenue and Middle Street. Fire crews evacuate, power lines fall, and street scenes are scattered with shattered windows and damaged billboards. Police guard hazards as theatres go dark and residents seek shelter. Nearby injuries and property damage are reported, with responders rushing to affected areas.
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Hilton Clothing Company
Dairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Asser Levy
Madison Avenue
Hears
Jennimis Company
6Th Street
Tdewalka
Jarda
Ray Seminal Company
Tehn Ant
Polit
Dangir
Fallin
Pevral
Westport
Thomas Finkerts
Fine Arts Theatre
Anthony Pescea
Fusak Smith
Frank Augi
New Haven
As¢Uogs
York
Spectacular Sea Storm Destroys Seaside Umbrellas and Boats
Furious gale drives crowds to Seaside park as seawall holds but stores lose stock of umbrellas. High tide floods inner harbor, two oyster boats dragged from moorings near Stratford Avenue, while ships Siwash and Path rich narrowly dodge impact. Water floods docks and damages motors as residents recount windy drama and coast guard warnings.
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Ancho
Thenr
Oute
Stratford Avenus
Tugh
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Margaret Dewmathe
Jia Yey Dunera
Sersies Witobe
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Herbert
Pres Og Lida
Stepner
Servi
Randy
Street
Judas
Tedham Burritt
Tyoerad
Lie
Wahoo
Phlei Roy
Charles L. Dennis Underiakle Funeral Home
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American Chain Company and
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Secretirs
Walter Bo Lashar Willam
Kyle
Chungs Monte Fai
Wiltt WY A
Firemen
Pop Thompson
ALTO
New York City
Wilson
Weigs
Europe
Dac
Gerids
Seaside Park
Dines
Adela Rogers
ST. Johns
Hollywood
David R. Solomon
Kathleen Norris
Imnopolitan
Connecticut Council of Catholic Men
Washington Ave
Eveready
Fahnestock
Sationslaben
Lomoun
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National Carbon Company
Ing
Radio Batters Informatum
Canadan
Nat C2 Tea Co
Lamed Factory
Fotonta
Omar O
Hariio Batteries
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