Behrens Pushes City Action on Transit Fare Hike
Mayor F William Behrens urged swift council action to challenge a Connecticut Company fare increase moving to three tokens for 25 cents from two for 15. He warned Bridgeport opposition could delay the change. City officials plan a special Common Council committee and immediate public hearings to contest the measure.
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Connectiut Company
F. William Behrens
Storrs
Fouinal S “Storrs
Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Manas
Univer Yeaterday
Caty
Henry Renatein
Gaid
Rehiens
Mayers Rouseil
Scofflaw Rewards Opposite Word Challenge
An article notes a woman offers 100 dollars for the opposite of scofflaw. The event centers on a contest during a meeting, with prize money and public interest. Details are unclear in the fragmented text.
Local Clerkship Hints and Contested Postmaster Fight
The article notes Attorney Molden expects a ruling on the contested postmastership. It also mentions Mayor Hehreng resisting trolley fare hikes and various city matters in a dense, mosaic-style summary of local politics, finance, and public notices.
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Teiner Harg Sin
Voses
Molden
Parecise Council
New York
Rawhey
Childs Bank
Orchard Street
Leaploves
Real Association
Sear
American Legion
Policeuuin
Mather
Alniedd
Tory
Hia
AL Stort
New Haven
Charenters
Vsal
Big Hauer
Washington
Nort
Senater
Fepiglatin
Gomi Gale
Aireh
Iseal
Radio Message to Japan Answered in Record Time
A message to Iwaki Station Japan was answered in 13 minutes 4 seconds via radio and telephone. David Simot, vice president of the Beech Corporation, sent the message and saw the reply in the auditorium of the Missa bere, with telephone lines linking to the San Francisco radio station.
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Japan
Associated Press
Fond God
David Simot
Kenerihaniinger
Beech Corporation
Iwaki
Jipar
OE Naseresiy
Missa Bere
Sarnoff
Butcher Hangs in Cellar. Ill Health Blamed
The body of Thomas Whalen was found hanging in the cellar of his Fairfield store at 900 Post Road. His sister Mrs Hugh Tole discovered the scene after entering the vacant building this afternoon. Medical examiner Dr W H Donaldson said the death appeared self-inflicted, possibly following an influenza attack last week. Survived by two sisters Mrs Musa Katie Whalen and Mrs Hugh Tole, and two brothers James Whalen of Fairfield and Louis Whalen of Greenwich.
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Lairfield
Thomas Whalen
Ioid
Fairfield
Hugh Tole
Thomas Shaughnessey
W HW Donaldson
Wheen
Flo
Bridgeport
Infield
Musa Katie Whalen
Tacs Estiut
James Whalen
Yairfield
Louis Whalen
Greenwich
Connor Charges Forwar ded Today To Senator Moses
Attorney Benedict Holden for Bridgeport interests says a hearing will be ordered to examine charges against Connor for the postmaster nomination. He claims concrete evidence from Bridgeport and other records will be submitted to the Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.
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Connor
Senator Moses
Holden
Hartford
Senator Mosea
Post Office and
Post Roads
Washington
Grong
Senate Moses
Senate Chamber
Bridgepot
Corporation Books
Bridgeport
Bolten
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Senate
Midden
Devon Boy Hart Struck by Car Driver Arrested
Devon boy Hart was struck by a car in Waterbury night. Dr Richard Flgettera of Waterbury drove the vehicle and was arrested after assault claims. Witness Guerres stopped the car and boy was taken to hospital with injuries. Police report says driver faces questionable charges and appearance set for later.
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Devon Boy Hart
Phinastie
Tampico Bombarded By Rebel Gunboats
Rebel gunboats Tampico and Sarazoza bombarded the port and estuary of Tampico after blocking slips entering the harbor. Artillery fired on the rebel ships and forced them to withdraw beyond range. The attack reached the Barrio Varadero area. several Chinese houses were destroyed with unknown casualties. American consul James B Stewart notified Mexico City and Washington for guidance amid tense civilian mood.
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Jesus M Palma
Coast Guard
Tampico
Sarazoza
Maasdini
Varadero
Panucy Tive
Panuco River
James B Stewart
Counel
Mexico City
State Department
Washington
Pot
Obregon
Young Woman Hit Leaving Trolley in Stratford
A woman near Stratford Avenue and South Avenue was struck by a Devon driver just before 8 pm. Bessie Ernest of 1 Jennings Road Bridgeport suffered injuries. Robert Day of 442 Spring Street Devon was arrested for reckless driving with bond set at 1500. Gertrude McCue of 489 Sherwood Place Stratford remained in critical condition at St Vincent’s Hospital.
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Stratford Avenue
South Avenua
Stratford
Bessie Ernest
Jennings Road
Bridgeport
Robert Uay
Spring Street
Devon
Ernest
J Sekerak
St Vincent 4 Hospital
Hay
Gertrude McCue
Sherwood Place
St Vincents Hospital
Mexican Troops May Cross Into Texas for Service
The State department reported Mexico’s request to allow a detachment of the army to pass from Waco Arizona to Texas and re enter Mexican soil for operations against revolutions. Washington favors the plan pending Texas governor approval with Arizona and New Mexico having replied positively.
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Wallington
State Department
Obregon
Mexico
Waco
Arizona
Texas
Washington
New Mexico
Teana
Maco Az
Norwalk Burglar Evades Police via Fire Escape on Hospital Row
Norwalk patrolman waited on a nurse home porch for a burglar tied to a recent spree but the thief escaped using a fire escape. The officer entered through a second floor window but failed to seize the intruder, leaving nurses unsettled as investigators pursue leads.
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Norwalk
Mary Ho Hodine
Lotralman
Atholdy
Movies and Lighthouse: IP connections in Bridgeport Post
Fragmentary notice discusses a link between film projects and lighthouse topics in Bridgeport. The brief mentions departments and local services, with unclear details. Further readable context is needed to confirm entities and outcomes.
Senate to Probe Bore Peace Plan Propaganda Claims
Senate committees to investigate propaganda tied to the Bore Peare peace plan and Mellontat program with sweeping powers granted by a resolution. Witnesses include Donald W Back and Isther Jaerett Lape as the inquiry covers bonus taxation and the League of Nations among topics before Congress.
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League of Nations
Washington
Lok Peare
Senate
Heed
Missouri
United States
Donald W Bck
Philadelphia
Isther Jaerett Lape
Phiadelphia
Aa Aganization
Bealde
Tok Peare
Cummings Named to National Convention Arrangements Committee
Chairman Cordell Hull announced the national convention arrangements committee in New York. The panel lists Norman G Mack Homer Cummings Samuel Amidon George White Jal Doe Dachweiler Bruce Ererman Emily Blair Charles Greathouse and others, aiming for efficiency and economy.
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Cordell Hull
Democratic National Committee
New York
Auli
Exoticia
Norman G Mack
Comitteeman
Homer 8 Cummings
Connecticut
Smothe
Nation- Wo
Clark Howell
Georgia
Samuel T. Amidon
Kansas
George White
Onia
Jaldoe B. Dachweiler
California
San Francisco
J Bruce Erermor
Montana
Vlee
Emily Newell Blair
Missouri
Monn
Charles Hoeshenatein
Illinois
Charles A Greathouse
Indiana
D A McDougal
Oklahoma
Frank Wayue
Jersey City
Frank Damelewicz Receives State Perfect Attendance Certificate
Frank Damelewicz of 1162 Rail road avenue was awarded a state certificate for perfect attendance during a full year. The school principal Miss Heasie Howes confirms the record as the state standard, noting five years without a tardy.
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Frank Damelewicz
Railroad Avenue
Misa Heasie Howes
Frank
Drew and Rawley discuss waiving tax interest over sidewalk case
Tax collector allegedly told A Drew no interest would be charged during a payment holdback. James Rawley, boxing chairman, approved review by the Liang committee after Drew claimed he delayed taxes due to a sidewalk assessment on the wrong street.
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Drew
James Rawley
Boxing Commission
Liang
Common Council
Rawley
Phely
Colector’s
Critic's Wife Seeks Alimony in Divorce Case
The wife of critic Lewisohn asks 100 a week alimony and legal fees in the New York Supreme Court affidavit. She says he urged divorce so he could marry Thelma Bowman Speer, former Burlington resident, after reading his autobiographical novel. The couple wed in Charleston in 1906.
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New York
Arebold Lewisohn
Tadwig Lewisohn
Supreme Court
Mira Lewisohn
Mary Anotha
Lewisohn
Thelma Bowman Speer
Burlington VI
Lewisohna
Charleston & C
King Alphonso speaks on his role in the coup attempt
In an exclusive interview King Alphonso describes his part in a Spain political crisis. He recounts warnings to curb uprisings and his efforts to restrain extremist movements during the national upheaval. The interview details his stance and actions amid a fragile government.
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Tammoo
Obregon
USS
State Department
Arvrican
Alphonso
Spain
Agart
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Prers
House of Commons
Tabor
Kellogg
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Poin Ais
Chamber of Deputies
Frances
King Alphonso
Guard Prie
United States
Alliance N Great Brita
London Daily Mal
South America
la Nacion
Somois
al Mon
Kriavenert
Creigming Menarch
Danity
Rivera
Ain
Alphonse
Uys
Madrid
Wounded by Shrapnel Infection Delays Care
A veteran wounded in the right heel by shrapnel during an engagement near Washington is reported to have developed an infection from an old injury. He was transported to Font Beas hospital for treatment as the pain intensified.
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Ativan
Font Beas
Shenandoah Polar Flight Aides Undergoes Trial and Praise
Washington dispatch reports the Shenandoah’s near disaster during a January night gale tests the ship’s resilience. Naval officials including Secretary Denby and Rear Admiral Moffett praised the airship’s performance and reaffirmed plans for a reconnaissance across the Arctic region between Alaska and the North Pole.
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Inéi
Shenandoah
Lakeli N
Denby
Stamford Firm Owner Seeks Equity Receiver
Local owner William T Macfa of Stamford petitions Superior Court for appointment of a receiver in equity to operate and liquidate the $500,000 corporation. He cites cash shortfalls, plant entrapment claims, and planned attachments on the plant as his basis for insolvency and need for court action.
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Stamford
William T Macfa
Thia Sity
HW Coundry
Ma Compiny
Stamford, Weste
Itiotiers
Superior Court
Munclare
Tast
Shelton Citizen Wins $5000 Suit for Fall on Ice
A Shelton resident won a $5000 judgment in Superior Court after alleging a fall on an icy sidewalk. The verdict favored the plaintiff, with details surrounding the incident and court proceedings noted in the report.
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Shelton Citizen
Dante Verdic
Qury
Jimues
Anfuites
Addi
Tia Ile
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