City Leads in Campaign for Safety and Arrests
City police and the motor vehicle department report Bridgeport led Connecticut for six months in motor vehicle law arrests with 377 cases. Total fines reached 3 296 dollars and 11 offenders served 180 days in jail. Other cities varied, with Hartford, New Haven, Stamford and Waterbury recording notable penalties and sentences.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
State Motor Vehicle Department
East Hartford
Haven
Hartford
New Srivain
Stamford
Willimantic
Portland
Granby
Morris
Avon
Bolton
Union
Swimmer Claims Record From Lighthouse Swim
Sam Priver of Feldgeport office leads as lone distance swimmer. he reportedly set a new record by swimming from Middleground to Seaside Park in eight hours and ten minutes. The journey began at 1:80 PM and ended at 9:30 PM, about 12 miles, with Walter Blair piloting a launch and a team aboard including Walter Patterson and Bert Carswell.
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Sam Priver
Feldgeport
American Press Company
Middleground
Seaside Park
Driver
Walter ‘Patterson
Walter Blair
Charles, Green
Walter Patterson
Tr. B. Perguson
Bert Carsroll
Bridgeport
John Glenn
Freq Robinson
Stratford
Stratford Point
Penfield Reef
13 Reef
Nat McPhee
Haton
Haten Point
Sheffield Island
McPhee
Long Island
Frank Irving
South Wolwalk
Frank Broutsch
Roten Point
Lordship
Middle Ground
Patterson
James Saul
Howard Mosul
Lord Ship
Senator Cabo Lotse Hospitalized After Emergency Operation
Cambridge Massachusetts Senator Henry Cabo Lotse is seriously ill in a hospital after an emergency operation performed late today. Stricken early this morning in Nahant, the senior Massachusetts senator, in his fourth year, was removed to the hospital. the operation occurred at 4 30 this afternoon. Continued on Page Two.
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Cambridge
Mai
Henry Cabo Lotse
T'S Blome
East Point
Nahant
Massachusetts
Aged Man Kills Brother and Shoots Niece’s Fiance
Edwin T. White, 72, was shot and killed on his Pomfret Landing farm by his brother Benjamin, 80. David Mairson of Hartford went to aid the wounded and escaped to woods with the murderer still at large. White’s daughter Sadie Phillips White witnessed the barn confrontation as Benjamin appeared near the door with a gun and ammunition.
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Putnam
Edwin T. White
Pomfret Landing
Benjamin
David Mairson
Hartford
Eewin
White
Sadie
Phillips White
Fatter
Cyas
Hidwin
Milford Auto Crash Brings Father Under Arrest
A Milford Sunday motor crash left three injured including Dorothy Louisa Webster five. Her father’s car collided with S J Roderer of Lebanon causing injuries and a police arrest for reckless driving. Other drivers involved faced minor damage with no arrests after settlements.
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Milford
Dorothy Louisa ‘Webster
Webster
Rocky Hill
S. J. Roderer
Lebanon
N. A
Milfora Hospital
Helen Omeara
Fairfield Avenue
Stamford
August Sturm
Harrison
N. Y
Patsy “Maples
Beaver Street
New Britain
Samuel Maples
New Haven’avenue
Eve Kubils
Rietter Street
Stratford
Maples
Edwin Zistoni
Booth Street
Stepher G. Lair
Bedford Avenue
Milfordd
Wetire
Ag Dewis Rathman
Valentine Avenue
Bronx
New Haven Avenue
Turnpike
Tor ‘Kulis
Factory Street
Senia
Adelbert
Watrous
Woodmont
Alienists report mental status of youthful slayers
Chicago Herald and Examiner prints the alienists report on Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. The two psychiatrists say Loeb planned the crime in detail and Leopold acted as a willing helper. Both youths are judged fundamentally sane with early criminal leanings and a pattern from thefts to planned robbery and assault.
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CHICS
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold,Jr
Robert Franks
Carl Bowman
Boston
E. S. Hulbert
Chicago
Loeb
Leopold
Tooth
Alignista
North Shore
University of Michigan
Fraternity House
Dr Day Urges Cooperation Among All Religious Sects
Dr Wir am Horace Day of the United church urges unity of service among religious sects at a Bridport Council of Churches meeting in Piva M E church. He outlines three types of cooperation and backs unity of service as the best path to serve humanity. Charles O Frye proposes rural urban cooperative trading with district city communities acting as farm produce distributors and paid community secretaries handling logistics.
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Church ‘Council
Charles O. Frye
Piva
M. E
Bridport
S. Econd
Frye
Wry
Probe Extended for Negligence Against Children
Coroner John J. Phelan summons all with any knowledge of the seven children who drowned in a canoe to testify at a second inquest. Investigators seek whether negligence occurred and if any party is criminially responsible. Mrs Mills, owner of the canoe, to be recalled along with other witnesses. appeal for voluntary information from anyone with new details about the tragedy. Public sympathy from Bridgeport to nationwide figures noted.
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John J. Phelan
Thera
Mary
Phelan
Mills
George Ww. Mills
Dng
Bridgeport
Commeriicut
New Haven Road Posts June Net Income and Six Month Totals
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad reports June net income of 65 228 and six month totals of 479 013 for the period ending June 1924 Non operating income reached 604 123 for the month while gross income for six months stood at 49 020 788 Operating revenues for the first half fell by 3 300 523 while operating expenses declined 5 338 123 producing a net railway income rise of 4 836 042 compared with six months of 1923 June revenues slipped 1 360 while expenses fell 52 774 No operating income dropped 291 055.
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Boston
New York, New Haven
Pastford
Neo Nune
La Follette Endorsed by Friends of Irish Freedom
Hartford July 27 at the state convention of the Friends of Irish Freedom LaFollette was endorsed for president in resolutions. Officers were reelected, and the group reaffirmed its supportive stance for LaFollette.
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Hartford
The
Friends of Irish Freedom
LaFollette
Saall
Bankers blamed for Dawes Parley deadlock
American bankers are blamed for the Dawes plan deadlock as U S delegates contend misrepresentation of efforts to protect loan investors. Kellogg cites the issue and American observers say there has been a misconception about their aims. The conference in London remains stalled as experts prepare to report again and a German delegation may be invited to London to discuss enforcing the Dawes plan.
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Kellogg
London
United States
Downing Street
Joan
Germany
B. Kellogg
America
Ehonid Co
Selock
Berlin
Dawes Ptai
Charles H. Hughes
Ambassador Kellegs
Ramsay MacDonald
Chequers Court
Lord Astor
Clivedon-on the-Thames
Hughes
Paris
Taxation Revision Committee 10 Proposes City Reform
The Taxation Revision Committee 10 will consider charter amendments affecting the collector and assessors offices. A six member commission to oversee offices, appointing tax collectors and a chief assessor, is among changes urged by a sub committee. The plan, requiring State Legislature approval, aims to reorganize city tax administration and ensure fair assessments. De Ver C. Warner, chairman, says work will continue until reforms are enacted.
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Departmente
Algo Pe
Citizens’ Committee
de Ver C. Warner
Politician Swayed By Ackonized Campaign Debates
Fragmented OCR text shows chaotic quotes from unidentified figures discussing presidential prospects, church leaders, and political critiques. Mentions Clar ence Drum SWilkon and un American measures, accusing financial waste and autocratic control.
Bridgeport Leads in Many Activities say RH White
Bridgeport is portrayed as a leading city in social reform and community work across Connecticut. RH White emphasizes Bridgeport’s role in rehabilitating and educating youth, supporting recreation, and mobilizing a strong middle class ethic, noting Maplewood school as an early site.
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Christian “Union
Connecticut
Bridgeyorth
Maplewood School
Bridgeport
New York
Falls on church steps kill Mrs McClure in Norwich
Mrs Thomas Rupert McClure died two hours after a fall at Greeneville Congregational Church Norwich. She tumbled down a flight of stairs while arranging altar decorations and suffered a fractured skull, death recorded at W. W. Backus Hospital.
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Norwich
Greeneville Congregational Church
Jate
Thomas-Rupert McClure
W. W. Backua
Deny Petition To Segregate Lines Raises Bridgeport Fare
The Public Utilities Commission denied petitions to segregate line earnings in Bridgeport and nearby areas. Token fares drop to eight and one third cents or three tokens for 25 cents, while the 10 cent cash fare stays unchanged. Other city petitions for lower token fares were denied and objections to realigning divisions were rejected as unjustified at this time.
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Bridgeport
Public Utilities Commission
Connecticut Company
Utlitte
Aven
Stamford
Gomanpisgign Denic
Hartford
New New Britain
Waterbury
Matscen
Henry Greenstein
Commission
Bridgeport Leads In Many City Activities Amid Campaigns
Bridgeport dominates statewide activity with Rev RE White urging cooperation among religious groups, a public utilities tax on 1 3 cent tokens upheld, and a broad campaign for gaiety reflected in arrests and fines. Other notes include swimmers from Middle Ground to Seaside, a coroner probe into a drowning, and local officials debating reforms while Norwalk and Milford stories surface.
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Bridgeport
RE. B. White
Day
Wilities Commission
Middle Ground
Hhe Farm
Paneball Field
Rover
Hasation
Tolay
New England Power Combine Is New Government Project
A federal engineer sub committee report led by Secretary Hoover proposes a vast inter connected steam and hydro electric power network for the northeastern United States. It cites a potential coal saving of 40 million tons annually and broader city electricity access, with generation leaning on coal due to limited water power. The plan envisions inter connection of power centers, serving consumption hubs and extending utility reach, with focus on Maine to New Jersey and parts of Ohio Virginia and DC.
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Washington
Northeastern Super-Power Committee
Hoover
Connecticut
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Delaware
Mar
Rhode
York, New Jerey
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Ohio
Virginia
West
Cop
Anines
Three Injured in Westport Road Triple Crash
A three-car collision on Westport Road in Greens storms left three occupants gravely injured and hospitalized in Norwalk. Robert Farrell of Fairfield faced reckless driving charges after his car, traveling fast, rammed a vehicle from Bridgeport and Stratford. Three men Berk Romay Dorienzo, James Giridi, and Barli komo suffered cuts from shattered glass and were treated at Norwalk. Farrell to be tried in town court Thursday morning.
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Whitport
Greens
Norwalk
Robert Farrell
Box 10
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Stratford
E Warrell
Figuring
Sam Ballardo
Sedgewick Avenue
Stanley Bartiromo
Main Street
Romay Dorienzo
James Giridi
Barlikomo
Jarres
Farrell
Wwn
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State Dept
Motor Vehicle Dept
Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Ing
Pwo
Dr. Day
Browning
New Haven Road
U. S
Taxation Revision Committee
ACT ON
Towa
Me Lavollette
Clarence Drum Swilkon
Amd Publiq Reorain
Episcopal Athe
RH. White
Put City
Stratfield
Trolley Company
Enie
Even
Public Utilities Board
Norwalk Hospital
Wests i Oe
Ape
John
Charles F. Tristram
New Yorks
Walnut ‘Beach
Fey
Greenwich
Wilton
Nes Gree! Hydraulc Company
Heston
A . Waston - Follies
Henry
Cabot Lodge
New Fingland Power
Federal Reserve Board
New Haven
Bears
Worcester
Springfield
Pittsfield
Rogers
Meuse
Witte
Yanits
Detral
Athletics
Louis
Giants
Dodgers
Scoody
Baxashop
State Street Arena
Colombes Stadium
Madigans
Feo
St. Mar
New England Power Combine
New Government
Westport Road
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