Plan to Procure Barracks in City for State Police
Reported plan seeks to buy land or a building site to house Bridgeport State Police barracks Station No 3 with expanded personnel. Ridgefield Barrack may move to Post Road near Southport. Port barracks to stay open 24 hours. Officials could not be reached for comment.
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State Police Department
Ridgefield
Gamor
Pai Toston
Southport
Field County
Robert 4. Hurley
Hartford
Lotbins S. Steeckel
Frederick M. Salmon
Westport
General Assembly
Serge
Stamford Woman’s Death by Suicide Amid Turmoil
A Stamford woman died after ingesting carbolic acid at home following threats to harm herself. Police described a troubled history with prior threats. She was transported by taxi to the hospital but died shortly after arrival. the couple had recently moved from Stamford to Weehawken.
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Stamford
Geee
AL Minnie Yerroeson Lo Hee Busbar
David Darron
Dietors
Ferenessiis
Harding's Transport Collides With Navy Destroyer
In fog off Port Townsend the US Navy destroyer Zeitin was struck by the transport Henderson. The collision severely damaged Zeitin and caused listing. three escort ships aided as Captain Alen Fulchanan steered the Henderson clear. Officers credited quick orders for averting a worse disaster during the meeting of the two vessels.
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Seatyeln
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Touny Iovyenatinental
Vancouver
Tare Siates
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Zeitin
Port Townsend
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Henderson
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Tan Co
Ex Secretary of War Brother Held as Rum Smuggler Fined
New York July 27 Julian B Baker brother of Newton D Baker former secretary of war confessed as an amateur rum runner and was fined 1000 dollars The 30 foot cabin cruiser Modesty carried six cases of whiskey and was seized by the government Baker testified that a shirtwaist dance at the yacht club prompted the plan and that he bought six cases of Seagram’s at a local store The Coast Guard cutter Manhattan intercepted the vessel near Sheepshead Bay and Baker avoided criminal charges under prohibition law charges centered on transport not criminal conspiracy or sale.
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New York
Julian B. Baker
Newton D. Baker
Modesty Inc
Mr. Baker
Edward Barnesssistant
United States
Harry Sfyatt
Moe
Sihae
J. B. Young
le Modesty
Manhattan
Michael
Ryan
Jersey
Bakir
Seven year old Waterbury girl killed by auto
A seven year old Waterbury girl, Margerie Loryssa, of 41 Gishup erent, was struck by a vehicle on West Street and died shortly after at a hospital. Police questioned several bystanders as part of the accident inquiry.
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Loryssa
Gishup Erent
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Belock
Louis Macganslon
Frei
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Saan
Woman Arrested After Hysterical Auto Crash
A distressed woman involved in a collision in the UT vicinity was found with a weapon and detained by officers. She remained under arrest as authorities determined the incident and her condition. A shattered photo and property damage valued at $200 were noted in the scene.
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Boy Confesses to Burglaries and Thefts
A youth admits to a series of burglaries and thefts amid reports of frightened residents. Police say the suspect, with a companion, was identified by Pullesman James J. Fitzpatrick after a recent encounter on Ue Street near 68 Elm. Further details continued on page 2.
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Stere
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Ue Street
Two Injured In Delivery Truck Crash On Danbury Highway
A delivery truck crashed into a tree on the Danbury highway injuring two men. Joseph R of 43 Elm Street and William H. Rimpp of Danbury escaped serious harm. Passersby and police responded as the vehicle was destroyed and the injured were treated for cuts and head wounds.
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Danbury
Joseph Ro
Im Street
Danbiry
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Sun Wen
Committee Visits Planned for Swimming Pool Site
A fragmented report outlines committee plans to visit a proposed swimming pool location. The text references officials, dates, and locations in a garbled stream, with names and places partially legible. Further details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Alaska Sought for Statehood as President Sees Progress
President Harding, returning from Alaska, voiced support for gradual development and eventual statehood. He urged development for Alaskans, hinted at extending reservations, and preserving federal ownership of the Alaska railroad while promoting road building and agricultural support. He warned against exploitation and pressed for measured growth aligned with conditions.
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Jie
Alaska
Harding
SCRIPPS HOWARD BUYS PITTSBURGH PRESS
Scripps Howard firm purchases the Pittsburgh Press in a deal reported today. The acquisition expands the media group’s holdings in the region and adds the Pittsburgh daily to its portfolio. Official statements confirm continued operation of both papers under new ownership.
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Scripps-Howard
Pittsburgh Press
Berlin Rations and Currency Crisis Strain City
Berlin faces severe cash shortages and rationing as foreign exchange is scarce and months of supplies run low. Tourists struggle to continue travel while shops exhaust essential goods. a new mark to dollar rate is set but market speculation runs high.
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Bilionaires Low Bank Reposita
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Reichsback
Stamford Mayor Attacks Park Board Over Beach Access
Stamford July 27 The Telegram reports Mayor Phillips denouncing Park Commissioners as cowards who refuse to face the public while he assembles nearly 100 supporters to push for a public bathing beach at Stamford beach. He faults a previous contract and critiques park access, urging open parks and a citywide beach plan despite a quorum shortage at the session. Only Langley appeared among commissioners, as the dispute over leases and park control intensifies amid calls for reform.
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Alfred Phillins
Ruhr Crisis Deepens Over Food Shortage Across Germany
A disrupted food supply and alarm over potato crops sharpen the Ruhr crisis as German leaders urge action. Citizens report scarce bread and rising prices while authorities scramble to keep markets open. Energy and industry sectors face strain amid mounting shortages and public unrest.
Wage Talks End In Break Between Operators And Miners
Atlantic City reports wage conference collapse as United Mine Workers demand permanent check off and closed shop provisions. Miners refuse arbitration and set ultimatum on complete recognition. Operators rebuff demand, sine die adjournment follows with no date to reconvene.
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Man dies after three story fall at Singer Plant
Albert Wiggins of 424 Brooks Street was killed when a scaffold at the Singer Sewing Machine Company plant collapsed. He was at work alone on a scaffold over the roof and dropped to the ground, suffering fatal head and spinal injuries. He died shortly after admission to Bridgeport hospital. Authorities could not determine the cause of the scaffold failure.
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Sinser
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Figgins
Supreme Court grants New Haven teacher increase
Supreme Court grants a salary increase for a New Haven teacher. The decision affects district compensation and outlines terms, with details on benefits and deadlines for implementation.
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Supreme Court
New Haven
Sharp break noted in stock market prices
A historical stock market report documents a sharp break in prices with commentary on the broader market trend and notable shifts across several index components. The text references investment sentiment and potential implications for traders and institutions amid volatility.
Arrests, riots and city notes in Stratford area
A fragmented Stratford report outlines arrests in liquor raids and a Bridgeport man being jailed after rushing injured persons to hospital. It mentions proposals for Chamber of Commerce offices, a firefighter injuries, mysterious sightings, and local civic plans including a proposed pool, road works, and meat inspection to guard against tainted beef.
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Jfaston 10
Chamber of Commerce
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Judie Miller
Mermit
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MackDonald
Rotary Glult
Deardsley Park
Meat Inspectere
Boston Fost
Stratford Raid Nets Dozen Arrested for Liquor Violations
Stratford police raided 10 cafes and homes, arresting 12 people and confiscating homemade intoxicating liquor and a still. Included are Angelo Stavola and others. two Bridgeport women charged with intoxication and breach of the peace. Several bonds set for appearance in Stratford Town Court.
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Angelo Stavola
Spot Road
Dorothy Stavela
Honeyspot Road
Hathaway
Lnton Avenue
Bridgeport
George Burr
Williston Street
Sohn Caputo
Sedgwick
Birdseye Street
Mary Bagoly
Sever Jasob Tekar Ady Eeemour Atryate I
Congress Street Bridge To Close Sunday Morning
The Congress street bridge will close Sunday morning from dawn until 1 39 a m for repairs by the traction company. All traffic will be diverted over the Stratford avenue and Washington avenue bridges during the work.
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Traction Company
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Anderson Takes First Prize In Diving Contest
In a final diving contest held at Poli's Theatre last night under Bridgeport Athletic Club supervision and A A sanction, divers Johny Anderson See Side Park Edward Sutton Loré Shin Beach Margaret Field Fades Held Beach Frank Kowatt Lord Ship Beach won top honors. Misa Ideal led the event with a diving act and spoke at the end, praising the competitors. Sutton and Gerson are hailed as crack swimmers of the state.
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Collciion
Misa Ideal
Demks
Johny Anderson
Seeside Park
Edward Sutton
Loré
Shin Beach
Margaret Field
Fades
Frank Kowatt
Lordship Beach
Prin
Bridgeport Athletic
A. A
Mivs Ideal
Atgerson
Sutton
New Zain Ad Prizes to Lighten Grocery Costs
The Zain Ad campaign announces prizes to ease grocery costs. Mitchell Dairy offers a daily quart of milk for a month for the best ad about Mitchell milk, Adams-Roth Baking Co. provides one loaf of bread daily for a month for the best ad about Mother's Bread. Additional prizes include cash and weekly drawings. Entries must be received at the Peat Publishing Co. office by tomorrow.
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Mitchell Dairy
Adams-Roth Baking Co
Jasit
Peat Publishing Co
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