City urged to adopt claims payment policy and curb excess bills
City officials face renewed attack on the claims committee for recent settlements and alleged “snap meetings” that approved payments without proper scrutiny. Alderman and attorney debate whether formal controls are needed to prevent future costly claims against the city and safeguard the city’s finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Sity
John A. Cure
Aldermianie Claims Committee
Cluere
Cornell
Harper Matson
Pen Hole Inn
Nak
Michael Noonan
Vantraetor
Lagt
Beej
Joseph J. Dev
Allarnay Devine
Vesti
Chiims Committee
Nick Carters Rival Goes To Ohio County Poorhouse
CASSTOWN Olin July Associated Press before a small crowd a life ending auction marks the fate of Tom Harbaugh amid scarce possessions and literary notoriety. An autographed album once held letters from Abraham Lincoln and other figures, illustrating a controversial and storied career once linked to Mark Twain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Carter
Ohio County Poorhouse
Casstown
Olin
Associated Press
Tom
Harbaugh
Mark Twain
Witehy
Alark Twain
L Prante Ititer
New
Atdlrlford
Conn
Wailer
Mark Harbaugh
Popu
Bearie
Eladle
Posed As Detective and Policeman in Connecticut Killings
A long narrative outlines the suspect Dundone’s alleged cross roles as detective and later as a special investigator. It details torture, the Holtz murder, the body dumped in a lake, and the burning shack. Investigators highlight a winding watch as key proof. Dundone faced interrogation, with claims of prior deception and staged public concern to mask crimes.
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Holtz
Hey
Dondone
Wholts
Jie
Tondone
State Police Department
Elo Shack
Dundore
Umoawaue Lake
Passon
Tiondone
Anpeloar
Gunneer
Rik Wiestivnini
Taras
Danbury
Iseliy
Dundane
Dandane
Falgefield
Hidsefield
Althawsh
Alco
Buviebrd
Unclear fragmentary incident reported in Beaneville
Fragmentary OCR note describes a fatal shooting involving a brother and repeated gunfire at a tin can location near Beaneville. Details are garbled with names and dates unreadable, implying a chaotic report from an event on a Monday.
Unclear text from damaged legal notice
The readable fragments mention charges and names but are too garbled to identify the event or parties. No coherent person, place, or date is extractable beyond references to individuals and a street name.
Rail Earnings In May Pass 6 Percent, Reports Say
May earnings of the nation’s Class I railroads, which operate about 90 percent of the country’s rails, totaled 9,099,600 dollars, yielding a 6.38 percent return on invested capital. East 2 percent, West 4.44 percent, South .52 percent. Increased traffic boosted revenues. expenses rose 18.4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmington
Clase One
Cliss One
Bureau
Interstate Commerc Commis
Trafic
Minty
Excursionists Stranded As Incline Railway Fire Rages
A blaze spread through the incline railroad at Mount Beaton trapping excursionists from New York and nearby towns. Firefighters battled flames for hours as the wood structure burned, drawing 2900 people to the summit. One woman suffered a leg injury after slipping on embers. hydrants at a distance limited access to the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shwbbeach
New York Ly
Mount Beaton
Deacon
Whipping Boss Denied Appeal For New Trial
A grim court note reports that judge McMullen sentences the whipping boss to twenty years after a jury convicting him of aiding Martin Tabert. The case draws from North Dakota and involves the Higginboth White Foundation and related figures Cutty Mia and McMullen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waits Cutty
Mia
McMullen
Martin Tabert
North Dakong
McMulin
Boston Wins 1924 Elks Convention Title
Boston delegates claim the 1924 Elks convention amid a reunion of lodges and orders. The event gathers leaders from the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for policy and fellowship sessions in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Atlanta
Ehly
Vikts
Tenement Blaze Sparks Boys and Matches Incident
A tenement blaze erupted amid a chaotic scene as boys and matches intertwined with the danger. Firefighters arrived quickly while residents recalled previous warnings and a caregiver tried to restrain curious youths. No injuries reported, authorities investigate the cause.
Segins Dusk to Dawn Transcontinental Trip
Fragmentary report notes Segins planned dusk to dawn transcontinental voyage. Early word suggests he would have a clear sail or route, with public interest rising as details emerge about the trip and its objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segins
Two young children reported missing in Mendon area crime
A fragmentary early 20th century report notes a missing 14 year old Benjamin and a younger child Geer near Mendon store by Stanley Windows pan. Police urged neighbors to watch for suspicious activity and to call authorities if seen with a telephone device or machine noted in the garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contig
Mas
Yen Benjamin
Tinimete Geer
Nba
Mendon
Stanley Woelen
Winy Badass
Bengauin
Geer
U S Independence From Foreign Dyes
A U S commission reports domestic dye industry progress after World War I, noting past uniformity issues, now improved strength and quality. It highlights American production growth, reduced imports, and rising share of global dye trade amid intensified domestic research and expanded output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wndea
Ila
Omostin
Fiermans
American Industrae
Turks and Allies Reach An Accord at Conference
The Allies and Turkey reach an accord restoring control to Turkey and removing Ottoman debt references from the treaty. They plan to declare that debt contracts cannot be altered without mutual Turkish bondholder agreement and to seek a moratorium on interest payments. Russia is invited to attend and sign subsequent arrangements in Transanne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Irkey
Tansanne
Tuinifes
Io Tausainne
Musceiv Avi
Husband Charged After Violent Chase Through Streets
Police report James Wagilsarker of 740 Oldenstreet completed serving a jail term last Saturday for domestic violence. He allegedly drank again and pursued his wife through the streets, prompting the second precinct to intervene as she begged for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wagilsarker
Oldenstree
Ly Ure
Meetings Tonight Across Bridgeport Areas
News notice lists numerous meeting sites around Bridgeport including St. Charles Fish Market Streets and Bartholomew Partha council venues. It mentions Protem changes, asset handling, and various group meetings such as lodge, temple, and societies with dates and locations in the city.
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Orleenaiek
Triteey
Reds Ofeo's
Strut Ridgeport
Oda
Uiridgeport Council
AL M
Sture Street
Loyilty Tose
Fhoneer Lodge
Hans Af Sc
Cioarer
Stratford Avenur
Lurrenca Cleelth
St. Charles
Fish Mast
Aminel Fl
Maria Toge
TO. Q
Tran
Hi Societies
St Paul's
Thalodan
Legros
Partha
Ourl Park
Rin
Alawonip
Gale ‘Louple
Atrees
Nck
Ryers
Comneil
Taetlett
Danghe
Bishop Camp
Suu W Vererung
Snate Free
Hotel Fire Destroys New York Area Building Early Day
Fire swept through a new hotel in TortVa New York destroying bakery and steam rooms, with estimated loss around 250,000 dollars. The blaze prompted investigations into purity claims tied to local products as part of the wider incident.
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TortVa
N.Y
Salvation Army Heads In Final Service In City
Commander and Mrs. Thomas J. Meeks led the final Salvation Army service here before departing for new duties. Adjunct Adjutant Frank Arnold and Mrs. Arnold arrive Thursday to take charge as Rose Green accompanies them to Sulyoke. City workers regret the departure after notable advances in the Army's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Meeks
Salvation Army
Weir
Salvation Army Corps
City Ink
Robert Tardy
Ellen Trumbie
Andant
Rose Green
Svulyoke
Frank Arnold
Meeks
Injured Couple in Danbury Road Smash-Up
Mrs Hana Dew of 19 Main Street West Haven and her husband William Dew are hospitalized with a fractured skull internal injuries and severe contusions after a collision on the Danbury Bridgeport road. The other driver Harry J Greenblat of 35 Caroline Street was on the wrong side of the road, arrested and released on 250 bond for Danbury city court Saturday.
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Danbury
Hana Dew
Main Street
West Haven
Danbury Hospital
William Dew
Stony Till
Danbury Bridgeport Road
Dew
Harry J. Greenblat
Caroline Straet
Yonite
Greenblat
Political Picnic Shows Tone of Unity in Sixth District GOP
At The Grove on Goldenrod Road a Sixth District Republican outing drew many district workers and city leaders. Political speeches drew boos as attendees enjoyed games and entertainment funded by the rival group, with plans for a future carnival in a nearby area.
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Clas
Goldenrad Road
Varians
Vlah
Bridgeport
Rum Boat Flees as Coast Guard Shells Fail to Halt Escape
Coast guard ships pursued two rum runners during a chase off the coast. A cutter fired fifteen shots but failed to stop the faster vessel which escaped toward shore. The Gerberville and several other craft were intercepted or searched with no liquor found aboard.
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Vile
Gerberville
Auto crashes injure boy and woman on Sunday
A driveway collision at 987 Himncock avenue knocked down a yard fence, injuring eight year old Alfred Seeceski who was playing nearby. Carl Dordmark, arrested for driving without a license, and Mrs. Mary Fox were treated for injuries after a Barnum avenue crash. Police had no knowledge of that collision. A Fairfield avenue motorcycle pass resulted in a minor crash with no injuries. driver George Guich jailed for no license. George Akoury and Martin Zeller arrested for reckless driving on Connecticut avenue. bonds set at 2.
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Himncock Avenue
Carl Dordmark
Alfred Seeceski
Hanesek Avenue
Dordmark
Mary. &. Fox
1 Central
Barnum Avenue
A. Levinsor
Fairfield Avenue
George Guich
Hallettsleet
Sirect
Unch
George Akoury
East Laerty Street
Waterbury
Martin Zeller
St Avenue
New York
City
Reekess
Wich
Four youths arrested by railroad police near Park cemetery
Railroad police patrolling New Haven company property near Park cemetery yesterday arrested four young men on trespassing charges. Each posted $10 bond for today’s court appearance. Suspects named Anderson Simmons, Tony and Nichol as Detnro, James Platt, and Lincoln street resident.
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New Haven Company
Park Cemetery
Anderson Simmons
Lindley Street
Tony and
Nicholas Detnro
William Street
James Platt
Frank Street
Lincoln Street
Harding Attacks World Court Policy in Utah Speech
Senator William H. King of Utah assailed President Harding and the Republican administration, calling the World Court pledge insincere and the disarmament conference a delusion and a snare. He charged the nomination is already settled by plutocratic forces and criticized press manipulation and government expedience. King argued Harding shifted positions to appease allies and Reed, and warned of a continued buildup of military power despite disarmament rhetoric.
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Salt Lake
Harding
Senate
World Court
King
Hardding
St. le
Reed
Bic
Seventeen Greeks Sentenced to Death by Turkish Court
Constantinople reports seventeen Greeks from the village of Helios on the Asiatic Bosphorus bank were condemned to death for aligning with Greek troops during martial rule. The condemned were sent to Ismid for execution.
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Constantinople
Helios
Asiat‘c
Bosphorus
Ismid
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Tom C. Harbaugh
Abrahan Lincoln
Theodore Ronswelt
Slayer
Vrota
Dendene
Verve
Connecticut
Dondane
State Policy Department
Erylyls
Allorey
Chirtiels
Heminder
Carl
Lonwih Todas
Helen Alle Sims
Ibs
Tite
Pete
Dee Aspewied
Eich
Ie Ieee
Boston Jeweler
Seheertiogm Iit
Dearbon
Nik Hroyher
Wabert
Assam
Mer
Mickey Fiatks
Milian Street
Cita
Banks
Pote
perkOld
Fas
Promisies
Thourk
Dom
U.S
Ratter
Bridgeport Telegram
Commander and Mrs. Meeks
Holyoke
Fine Records
Danbury Road
NEW 6Th Dist
States
Solon
Kroehler
Andes
Main ST
Corner Elm ST
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