Child Labor Amendment Defeated Across States
The Child Labor amendment to the Constitution fails after several state legislatures reject or withhold ratification. California and Arkansas join others in opposition while only a few states show support, with North and South Carolina Georgia and others voting against approval. The measure faces possible reconsideration in some legislatures and awaits broader action.
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Carolina
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Texas
Delaware
Dormitory Fire Traps Stamford Students Saving Teacher
Fire at Shippan Point dormitory levelled the building causing $24 000 in damage. A dozen students escaped with clothing as others rescued the headmaster’s wife and a teacher, while firefighters battled flames in zero visibility.
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New York
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North Hampton
Mia
James Clare
Westport Clergyman Vinton Mitchell Faces Nonrenewal
Reverend Vinton W Mitchell of the Westport Methodist Episcopal church is not being renewed after his term ends in April. He faced criticism for advocating Sherwood's Island state park and for delivering three presidential candidate articles in services, seen as mixing politics with religion. The church board discussed replacement and district superintendent actions, amid reports of local church tensions and calls for broader community cooperation.
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Queston Was Put To the Conference For Action
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Stratford plans state shore park at Lordship site
Stratford January 27. Telegram report on Representative Charles E Wheeler bills to establish a state park and airport on Stratford Point Lordship. A single tract of land of about 100 acres is offered for sale as the park nucleus with a mile of beach frontage extending toward Plewure Beach.
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Charles E Wheeler
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Tong Island Sound
Plewure
Six Records Shattered In Millrose Track Games
Six records fell at the Millrose track meet as athletes led by Mabisos and Osborn set new marks in sprints distance jumps and walks. The crowded arena witnessed world class performances with Usher Brieget and Hulgan Hallan delivering standout efforts while local stars from Illinois and Colorado made notable showings.
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Millrose
Joy Christian Leader Arrested After Liquor Distribution
Buffalo figure Stanley Copeland self styled leader of the Joy Christian movement was arrested after attempting to distribute liquor at the Paderas Building. About 4300 people had gathered to hear him and witness the distribution. He allegedly tried to hand a bottle to a witness before police intervened. Copeland was arraigned and held for the Federal grand jury.
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Buffalo
Joy Christhias
Paderas
Two Hundred Face Fire Violations Arrest in West End
Chief Duniel B Johnson announced a broad state and city enforcement drive targeting 200 residents along State Street near Colorado Clinton and Lee avenues for blocking fire escapes. The campaign follows several fires and near misses caused by obstructed stairways and improper storage, with fines up to $700 and potential one year sentences for violators.
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Duniel B Johnson
Challenger Bill Aims to Improve School Board Here
Hartford Jan 27 A bill proposed in the Senate seeks revisions to how school board members are elected, potentially allowing voters to hold more candidates than vacancies. The measure mirrors earlier acts and proposes $100,000 for bridge and street improvements and a later funding item for police and fire department needs.
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Navy Paymaster Held in New London Jail
Navy paymaster is reported held in New London jail amid ongoing case details. Authorities provided sparse public statements as investigation proceeds, with local officials noting no immediate charges announced.
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Mystery surrounds pianist Leginska disappearance in New York
Ethel TeRinska Leginska, famed pianist born Leginska in Hull England, vanished Monday night after a Carnegie Hall rehearsal. Police and her business manager pursue leads amid conflicting reports of found or safe locations and speculation about amnesia or a wish to escape civilization.
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Wealthy men buy space ads fail to appear on Broadway
In New York on January 27 a Federal court heard that wealthy men in theater and business paid large sums to Broadway Brevities for advertisements that never appeared in the theatre magazine.
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Heavy Snow and Cold Hamper Bridgeport Traffic
A storm battered Bridgeport with more than six inches of snow and near zero temperatures. Six plows operated overnight as Public Works planned further snow removal funding. district crews also patrolled routes from the New York line to New Haven. In other news, a trial about advertising payoffs featured Otto H. Kahn and others paying for coverage in the Brevities, with Brown defending his business methods and recounting various payments and disputes.
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Legislature Faces Budget Moves and Park Purchase
The report outlines actions from the Connecticut General Assembly including a 100000 start for Yellow Bridge project, a 250000 Sherwood Island state park purchase, and a total state budget around 37000 in anticipated proceedings. It notes personnel changes with Judge Feasley leaving the bench and Sage state budget discussions ongoing.
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Island Purchase
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Assessors Reveal City Grand List and Bonding Figures
Bridgeport assessors report a taxable grand list near 258.9 million with a 294 thousand bond list valuation and tax exempt property rising to 26.19 million. The 1928 list shows increases in bondable valuations while the overall list dips versus 1923 as appeals and relief affect totals.
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Postal employee pleads guilty to theft at Haven post office
Slatt a 26 year old former Haven Post Office worker admitted stealing mail not yet identified from the Haven unit. He pleaded guilty in district court to charges filed two weeks before Christmas and faces a four month sentence.
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