Long Hill Firemen Benefit Street Fair Planned
A July 26 notice in The Telegram describes a street fair planned for September 15 in Long Hill to benefit the Long Hill Firemen. Details include roles for publicity, finance, and entertainment, with a forthcoming Friday meeting of the fair committee and a Ladies Embroidery Society gathering at A. A. Doyen’s residence.
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Long Hill
Long Wil
Eneuial
Twe Long Mill Fbsi
Tithels
Talamént Ments
An Keston
Berrest
Claimed bootleggers sold to soldiers in wartime area
New Maven July 2 report says several bootleggers sold intoxicated liquor to soldiers of a local unit at an eastern county outpost. Military guard detained one suspect and planned federal seizure actions, with investigation ongoing into the illicit sales and shipments.
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New Maven
Eirgran
Catan Gale
East
Thisen
Surhurilies Hs Social
Red Cross class to teach life saving starts
A Red Cross life saving corps is organized at Fadeneld beach with its first session tomorrow at Ti rALA at 30 oclock. About ten students will train under local Red Cross chapter leader Nichols of Ftrafield and instructors include Voss Tuckworth, Penfelt naval guard, and others. Open slots exist for additional trainees and registrations will be accepted.
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Tedrosa Lite Saving Corps
Fadeneld Beach
Ti Rala
Red Croam _ Nichols
Ftrafield
Redrass Lit Giver Iy
Aa Ated Voss Tuckworth
Fife
Penfelt
de Mills
Janes Pex
Grosse Vut
Fairfield Court Opens With 70 Officials Presiding
Fairfield town court convenes with seventy officials presiding today. The Telegram reports a string of car thefts connected to a Bridgeport escapee Zepko who fled toward Canada. Multiple auto theft suspects, including Erwin M Jennings’s vehicle, face arraignment as prosecutors outline cases for the judge.
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Fairfield
Gould
W ‘ Zepko
Roumiy
Bridgeport
Sevrera
Erwin M. Jennings
Canada
Veterans of Foreign Wars meet on Star Street
The Veterans of Foreign Wars held a meeting last evening in their club rooms on Star street with talks about officers and local activities. A parade schedule and church picnics are noted along with road work progress on tar and sand surfacing in the area.
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Westport
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Star Street
Lewis
Mount Vernon
Jss Lettha Walters
USA
Putnam
Par Redding
Clif- Mu
Hichwayr Department
Gohivert
Esate
New Canaan Families Attend Congregational Service
A fragmentary New Canaan notice notes a funeral or memorial service at the Congregational church with survivors listed and a reception planned. The text references Mr. Ver non and family, plus relatives from New Haven and Norwalk, and mentions a community dinner and a new theatre project linked to the town.
Local Residents Attend Waterfront View at Laurel Beach
A fragmented notice lists numerous visitors and relations from cities including Waterbury New York Schenectady and Hartford. It mentions Mrs and Mr and families with kin from Naugatuck and Winsted among others visiting Laurel Beach and viewing the waterfront.
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Schenectady
Stes
Jensen
Hart
Hegeman
Mevermauk
Owison
Mel
de Tae Anderson
Migs
Alice Manorey
Pringheld
Murton
Murrar
New Miltore
St. Petersburg
Meyer
Suber Me- Miho
Derethy
New Pork
Mere
Amulfe
Pesceney Dunes
Mary
Groe
Urardsley
Ridgeport
New UyAery
Tog Keber
oFord
Archbur Kyealloe
New York
Ralph Mavrail
Silent Policeman Sought by Fairfield Residents
Fairfield residents petition for a silent policeman on Sansford Avenue and nearby streets to calm traffic and reduce noise. The proposal aims to improve safety and quality of life in the neighborhood, with residents citing frequent fast driving and dangerous crossings.
Seventeen Million In New York State Income Tax
Fragmented OCR text references large sums of state income tax in New York and scattered names and items. The readable parts indicate a financial or clerical matter with unclear details and several garbled phrases. No coherent events or individuals can be identified beyond the tax figure.
Stormfield Fire Destroys Twain Home and Theories Rise
Connecticut dispatch details the final eight walls of Stormfield, Mark Twain’s home, consumed by fire. Theories blame spontaneous combustion or a cigarette from painters amid a water shortage and slow firefighting. Clemens family assets cited. Miss Clemens and heirs connected. A state probe was ordered by Hartford officials into the blaze.
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Mark Twain
Tedding
Stormfeld
Reding Mire Company
Jaber
James
Givens
New York City
Fire Tears Through Ridgefield Barn With Minor Losses
A Ridgefield fire damaged a barn and caused minor losses this morning. Firefighters contained the blaze as residents evacuated and no major injuries were reported. Origin under investigation with suspicions of possible arson. insurance coverage limited for some losses. The community reels from the incident as crews work to secure the site and prevent spread.
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Benton
Persia
Peter Gerben
Laurie
Mary Gaffes
Burglaries Hit Author’s Villa on the Riviera
Reported break ins at an author’s villa on the Riviera during his absence. The theft targeted valuables and a collection of items, with details about the recovered evidence and the police investigation. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text.
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Pam
Cannes
Ciries Oppenheia
Lady Irene Curzon Takes Up Journalism
Fragmented OCR text mentions Lady Irene Curzon in a journalism context with garbled surrounding phrases, lacking clear dates or places. The readable portions indicate a biographical note or brief about her pursuing journalism but provide no verifiable events or outcomes.
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Irene Curzon
First Free Theatre Opens in Stamford Suburbs
Suampord reports the world’s first free theatre opens near Stamford in the early 1900s. The People's tent hosts nightly performances, drawing crowds from Davenport and nearby towns. Notable figures linked to the venture include actor Davenport and impresario Phobe, with initial staging at The People’s Theatre on South Street. Helped by local officials, the venue rapidly gains popularity, offering nightly shows and becoming a talking point across Connecticut and New York.
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Stamford
Suampord
Ford
Initarel Abel
John
Dacesport
Phat
Bramhall
Baylor
Timanues
Davenport
Ufe
New York
Che Ike Duly
L Davenport
Elestiong
Miran
Astory
Conielly
Ani Dune
Norwalk Adopts Zoning System After Council Vote
Norwalk council votes to adopt zoning system, reversing prior action, with plans to detail regulations later. The body also approves changes to traffic rules and one-way street designations on Washington, Jamiaeyeet, Marshill, and Hniiing areas as part of new urban order.
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Norwalk
Conn
Nowowsik
Washington
Jami Aeyeet
Marshill Street
Retin
Unclear OCR fragment about a family visit and travel plans
Fragmentary OCR text describes a visit by Mrs Roberts Fisher and family to New South Wales and Lordship. mentions Emelyn Reese and Taronty, travel to Australia, staying three weeks, and various names with uncertain spellings.
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Hess
Olson
Ayenie
Bethas
Bern
Mia Rovert
Leonw Steinmiete
Robers Fisher
Lefe
Mia Stutt
Leon
Bpanenburg. N.S
Emelyn Reese
Taronty
Wales
Lancing
Lords Beeen
Fragmentary OCR Text About Names and Phrases
The readable bits include partial names and scattered phrases such as May Danvenpore and The Monge followed by unfamiliar terms. The content appears as garbled OCR with no clear event, date, location, or identifiable staff. No coherent news item or outcome emerges from the fragments.
Funeral of Derby man marked by self inflicted death
A largely attended funeral was held in Derby for a man aged 36 who died by his own action. Special telegrams note he fired a bullet in an attempt to kill another at a Derby avenue location and was buried at St Peters cemetery yesterday as friends attended the ceremony.
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Arthur Bennett
Metcalf
H- R. Llwood
Sherif
William H. Gouldene
Bacon Wakerian
William
Dep
Margaret Z. Given
New York
Gruun
Willitan
Fterdins
Scormfield
Ahork
Redding
Mr. Grummans
Secretar
Miss Clémeng Sant
David Bisphan Yerited
Ossip Chrilowiten J
Wade
Miss Clemens
Viet Giabilowitel Savere
Stormfield
Travigin
Bermud
Derby
Errig Aco
J— Lux
Griffu Hospital
Crowe & Uelt
Derby Avenue
Fairfield Legion Plans to Raise Needed Funds
A July 25 meeting of the George A. C. Shvith Post of the American Legion in Sherman Yall will set plans for social activities and fundraising to support charitable and welfare efforts. Officers will discuss methods to secure funds for the sun port of eliubiouse and WellViTies, with the annual Legion show highlighted as a key source.
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George Ac
American Legion
Augetts
Sherman Yall
Reel Road
USA
Former Newtown Woman Dies in New Rochelle New York
Former Newtown resident Lilia Swepzel, wife of din Selumancher, died at 94 Birth Avenue, New Rochelle New York. The funeral is set for Thursday at 3 PM with burial in the local cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the family home prior to the interment for relatives and friends.
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Newtown
New Rochelle
N.Y
Teleseam
Lilia Swepzel
Din Selumancher
Birth Avenue
New Tochelle
Fen Midehen
New
Dauehvba
Fredurtele
J Wennel
Fund Yptuals
Barge Crew Released After Alleged Perquisite Coal Derby
A chaotic OCR fragment reports barge crew members including Antonis Opunlals and John R were arraigned and released after explanations regarding coal perquisites and a supposed derby. Details are unclear and partially unreadable.
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Antonis Opunlals
John R
Community reading and musical demonstration in Easton
A fragmented report notes an evening program at the Tonet halt featuring Easton WEASPOS and Tris, with readings by Regia Stengel and Miss Amy Jonein, a violin performance by Burr and Clifford, and a demonstration by the Aluminaay club. Mentions of Mrs Stanley Tibbies and Mr Tek Mea hawt Pesouh Citing Radive appear among scattered names and events.
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Mor Siield Frange
Mene Neex Gras
Ae Colla
Luda Mischa
Yaar Hieband
Regia Stengel
Pinna Fale
Bella Kind
Sige Fur
Margaret Steuer
Marian Seetlik
Mary Terns
Amy Jonein
Reading
Tivoni
Northfield
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Pinney
Ve Burr
Clifford
Cullette
Stanley
Otk
Sane
Mat
Poladel
Besae Yanrlos
Kerley
Chives
M Hurdvese
Bastion
Miva
Charles Keller
Ste
Guy
Aarne
Lloyd George Poincare Sunday Talks Ignite Tensions
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Lloyd George and Poincare in Sunday talks, hinting at tensions and distrust between nations. The garbled text mentions hostility and suspicion amid broader diplomatic discourse, with unclear phrases signaling European political strain.
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Lloyd-George
Newtown Benefit Show Promotes Local Charity Event
In Newtown a benefit concert led by Pratik Dickson and starring the vaudeville star will unfold at St. Thomas Hall and St. Mary Hook. Doors open 7:30 with performance at 8:00, featuring music, a reported orchestra, and a charity picnic planned by the community.
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Anne
Newtown
Dane Attess
Mmusic & Furnied Report
Wieser
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