Records Show Many New Taxi Cabs and Pleasure Cars Here
The semiannual motor vehicle report notes a drop in public service licenses from 677 in early 1921 to 460 in 1922 due to fewer jitneys in service. Taxi and pleasure car registrations rise with 12 297 passenger cars and 3 668 commercial tracks listed. 1 625 more private cars than last year. Transfers of vehicle ownership total 3 this year as licenses shift between operators.
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State Department of Motor Vehicles
All Sense
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Servicg
Tait
Pobvis Ke
Local political clubs plan meetings tonight in city districts
Several political clubs in the city schedule meetings tonight. The Third, Sixth, Lighth, and Twelfth District Democrats are to hold meetings, while the Sixth and New Sixth District Republicans announce gatherings. Also noted are national wedding statistics and farm water system usage.
Bathers Enjoy Riding the Surf at Walnut Beach
Walnut Beach draws crowds as early season bathing activities continue. Notices detail visitors from Meriden Hartford Newark and Ansonia plus local residents spending summer at Walnut Beach. Beach roadways and facilities get oiling and repairs while fire department units assist at nearby hotels and Chemical Company post.
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Walnut Beach
Chemical Company Wo. 3
Myrtle Beach
Milford
Tare Beach
Seaview Avenue
Highwood
Laurel Beach
Cedar Beach
Tirnrike
May Tully
Florence Brady
Geraldine Brady
May Mea Andreroy
Newark
S. J
Gmesta
David I Hull
Naugatuck Avenue
Felomina Sisica
Franklin Acctet
Waterbury
Silver Beach
William Taylor
Lou Monagin
Due Moriavity
Joseph Suprinno
Walesbury
Joseph Pepe
Taird Avenue
Trene GriMigh
Ansonia
de Why Willams
Nanentinek Avenue
Edward Ackerman
Colton, Cot
Amusements Wire: Polls Show Week of Film and Talent
Polls feature continues with screenings this week. Gene Barnes and company headline a varied bill including skating, dancing, and comedy acts. Notable performers include Pierreiros, Waters, and the seven year old Sy person in a breezy coastal revue era. Irene Castia stars in No Trespasses while Treny Castle shines in a sparkling love tale. Capiton presents A Doll's House by Ibsen translated from Norwegian poet Thiom, distributed by United Artata Corporation.
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Pom's
Vance Vile
Poll’s
Gene Barnes & Company
Devia DI
Qhire ‘Towers
Tage
Meerin
Pierreiros
Dainty Waters
Hobby Tandall
Joseph C. Lincoln
Irene Castia
Tod Treny Castle
Thiom
United Artata Corporation
Public Will Pay For Coal Strike With High Prices
Washington in July 1911 faces uncertainty as miners and operators clash over how to end the coal strike. Government troops debated, state laws in Indiana and Illinois hinder resumption of large scale mining, while leaders like John L. Lewis push for wage and work conditions, risking an extended stalemate. The public bears costs as price pressures and supply fears mount ahead of winter.
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Washington
Tanguiin
Peacy
Negotalens
Otisia
Ile
Indiana
Snc
Unio
Roxidenca
Jana Thinela
Peenesylvania
Otie
John L. Lewis J
Witon
Pennsylvania
Lefuse
Minera
Marling
Jonn & Ro
Harding
John I. Lewis
Algonquin Club Picnic at Black Rock
Algonquin Club members will enjoy their annual picnic at Black Rock today, gathering in the Court Exchange rooms. A parade and frolic led by the Wholelords Wils Band will open events, with exhibitions of strength, a bait game and running races open to members.
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Tae
Anania
Geary
Crawford
Severn
Charke
Tariy
Husted
Ohorriasn
Cenege
McCaechy
Atbest J
Morrity
Eugene
Norfan
Alex A. Rabinsy
Health report shows lull in scarlet fever cases
Bridgeport reports fewer scarlet fever cases while diphtheria remains higher in the state. Overall state totals show slight weekly changes with several towns recording small increases and decreases. The health bulletin notes a lull in scarlet fever and varying epidemic activity across cities and counties.
Hangs Crepe on Mosquito Net in Awkward Obituary
A fragmented obituary notes a passing with odd images tied to a mosquito net and a “Sweet Dreams” commodity. The text references a Montgomery area ceremony and a drugstore setting, mentioning funeral-like displays and a hopeful but surreal tribute.
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Monigomery
Pippin of a Fox-Trot Album Highlights from Columbia Records
A quick catalog-style note touts Columbia Records season dance favorites with orchestral crash-and-clatter harmony. It lists multiple 10-inch and 12-inch records, featuring Ray Miller, Al Jolson, Nora Bayes, Edith Wilson, Rosa Ponselle, and others, with titles like Youre Like a Ray of Sunshine and My Yiddisha Mammy, noting prices and formats.
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DANCE
Miz
Letty Pepper
Ray Miller
Mammy
Edith Wilson
Comedienne
Johnny Dunn
Jaze Hounds
Columbia Records
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Gene Barnes
Company 5
Screenland
Lisette & CO
Breath of Hawaii
Bodby Randall
Dainty
Dorothy Waters
Pierretos
Irene
CLUB
United States
Priday
Marie Prevost
Merry Charmer
Schneider
Allah
Atlantic City
Paramount Park Ave
New Souch
DuPont
Paris
Ints
Rangers
Clara Kimball Young
Madonna
Country Store
Tomonsow
Charles Kay
the Barnstormer
Capitol
Renaion Ibsen
Nazimove
Sel Duty
Savin Rock
D’avino’s
Elite Theatre
Chris St
Carl Laemmle
Ner Marie Prevost
Little
Durton
West End
Ponte “Flower of the North
Au Glivce Curwood Produccion
Henry B. Walthall
Pauline Stark
Yale
Editis
Ley
Maciver
Drealsers
Hotel Atlas
Emma Wierert
Mae Barry
Meriden
Cecelia Bauer
Hirgamisber
EU Anna EB
Salean
Jane Christie
Hartford
Alice Daley
Water
Alicia Carlson
Sprin
W. H. Grayard
William and
Philip
Palmer
Mage
E. T. Ferguson
Thompsonville
Joseph Dell
New Britain
Mrs. Barber
Willambridge N
Nobel
Pad Warrence
Shisantelsu
Guenester
N.Y
Sears
Algonquin Club
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Metaeive
Brageport
Columbia
Fox
Kicky Koo
Kicky-Koo
Bamboo Bay
Eddie Bobsina
Orchestra
California Ramplers
Fox-Trot
Frank Westphal
Rainbo
Victor Herbert
Prince's Dance Orchestra
Guido Deira
Eddie Canter
Flo
Kokomo
Marion Harris
Coredienne
Diaas
Furman and Nash
al Jolson
Frank Cramit
Atta Baby
Cow Belle
Nora Bayes
Inning Kaufman
Avenue B
Prank Craimit
Walt
Mile
Madiste
Louise
Forera
Greenus
Blue Ledge
Englewood Commandery
Prince’s Band
Skeeter
June Bug
Harry C. Browne
Marry C. Browne
Harmonizers
Edwin Dale
Strauxs
Rosa Ponsulle
Pablo Casals
Maggie
Oscar Seagle
Lang. Thayer
Cyrena van Gordon
Valdez
Chacope
Dasand-Brown
Solas
Eddy Brown
Columbia Symphony
Columbia Graphophone Company
New York
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