Stratford Council Rescinds Order to Lay Sidewalks
Stratford council voted to rescind a resolution to lay sidewalks on Barnum and Stratford avenues after strong public opposition and a planned public hearing. The meeting also addressed water rates, sewer charges, and a petition from Fourth district residents seeking permission to establish an auxiliary brigade. Attorney Arthur McComes appeared for Charles Lumber Co as assessments increased by 75,514 in the angle fist at tact. The council rejected a compromise by a vote of 3 to 1.
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Stratford
Ahan
Tawn Council
Barnum
Itones
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Dis Viet Tshing Permisson
Fire Department
Arthur Mc.Comes
Ridgeport
Charles Lumber Company
Swiney Council to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
Fairfield venue to host two regular sessions this evening. Bridgeport council members slated to attend the National Convention in M Square Garden on Sunday with final report expected. Social planned at 396 Fe avenue next Friday for young women of the council.
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M Square Garden
Bridgeport Council
Fe Avenue
Counet
Read Company Furnishes Shades for Nichols Home
The EMS Read Company supplied window shades for the patio of the new Children’s Convalescent Home run by the Visiting Nurse Association at Nighos. Completion awaits finishing touches and deed transfers from Lion Elo financing the project. Jotie Vo N, AJ will occur at the home on the 26th. Fifteen children are slated to enter for vacation periods beginning July 7.
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Nigho's
Lion + elo
Jotie Vo
Driver Joseph Kney Injured In Truck Fire Accident
Condition reported good for Joseph Kney of Bridgeport Construction after a truck he operated caught fire Saturday. He suffered burns on the hands and tore at St Vincent's hospital for treatment.
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Joseph Kney
Bridgeport Construcion Company
Wit
Bt. Vincent's
Batal Fast Vighe
Tax reform plan urged by mayor's committee on city debts
The mayor's committee recommends radical tax system changes, dividing $5,000,000 in back taxes into collectible, slow, and immediate groups. They call for immediate listing of stocks, legal action for delinquents, and coordinated subcommittees to study assessor and tax collector offices with regular biweekly reports.
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Lee
Wilmer LL Sayeus
Warner
Mtr Ravens
Greenstein
Ono
Ias
Ankl
Reig Ute
Dif
Dia
Andres de Matead
Dave
Flelis
Wold
Havens
Diditianu
Tay Bn
Trayens
Wevens
Ela Repor
Sube
Tax Colleetors
Snd
Dome Wlativer Meyein
Auto Supply Officer Files Bankruptcy Paper
Wollham Herta, an officer of an auto equipment firm, filed bankruptcy papers with the United States Court in Cuurtan New Baton yesterday. The filing lists local debts of 15,329 and notes Trem as the trustee. Hernan was an officer and endorsed many of the firm’s notes. his current status is listed as a Workineman. An insurance policy of 10,000 has no cash value.
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Wollham BP
Herta
United States
Cuurtan New Baton
Molitaves Trem
Wasels
Hernan
Linus
Olga Nethergale Aims for Political Career In Parliament
Miss Olga Nethergale, after a failed acting stage career, pursues politics in England. She now works with the People's League of Health, seeking to enter the House of Commons and advance public welfare initiatives.
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England
Olga Nethergale
House of Commas
Obituary notices mark many city burials yesterday
A long list of funeral services and burials was reported for residents including Peter Pandre George Wilbur Smith Bertha Hawley Dudley Gaylor Welles and others. Services were held at various churches including St Michael s Blessed Sacrament and the Greek Orthodox Church with interments at Lakeview Mountain Grove and Walnut Grove cemeteries.
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Peter Pandre
Main
Congress Streets
Carroll
Lakeview Cemetery
Dudley Gaylor Welles
Dudley Caylor Welles
George T
Lois Talmadzs Welles
Munroe Street
Remington
St. & Episcopal Church
Hatch
Southport
oMeciata
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Thomas Lyrk
Phomas Clark
Ldeberum
Hraphy Anid
St. Petrhs Church
St. Michael's Aemete
Tieval
John Marre
Udwaerd Ravik
Vike
Thomas Beir
Wiliam Gordon
The
Eagles
Andrey
Wuhan Ahearn
Unbbell Company
Coolidge Nomination Expected Amid Party Shuffle
Field reports from New York during the Democratic convention note banners filled with crossword puzzles at party headquarters and Coolidge managers moving to replace old Ohio guard with New England figures. A columnist recalls overheard gossip about delegates, attire, and hotel life as predictions favor Coolidge securing the nomination amid playful intrigue and party talk.
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Jack Dempsey
Coolidge
Ohio
New England
Haong-ng
National Women's Party
Strawbert
New York
Swedish Colonel and Engineer Honor Guests at Dinner
Swedish colonel and engineer from Stockholm and Count Taube, a Swedish army officer, were guest of honor at a reception in New York City after arriving from Sweden to attend a Chicago singing festival. They were welcomed by a city reception committee and shown the mayor's office before a city tour.
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Wusiay Hulgu
Stockholm
Sweden
Count Taube
Sopor At & Baneuer
Norde
New York City
Chicago
Maenih
Ani
So Marbers Flurry Peterson
Russ Peterson
Andrew Lawson
Fredlander
Hy. Nyberg
William Behrens
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Local Clubs and Lodges
A short meeting of Bridgeport fire underwriters and various clubs and lodges occurred yesterday afternoon. Bills were sprayed and routine matters addressed. a funeral for Agnes Goetz was set for 2 pm at the Goetz home on Concord street with Rev. Therma G. Weanest to officiate. The burial will be at Babesew cemetery.
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Bertha Harwies
Bertha Trawley
Wranglin
Hawley
Bridgep
South Aferid
Barry Hawle
Hesh
Mra
Frank M. Chase
Stoviaen
Ian Downs
Ridgefield
Walnut Grove
Meriden
Daniel Sabo
Brewster Street
State Street
Mountain Trove
Madeline G. Phelps
Madatiny G. Phelps
Leroy Phelps
Irving Howard
Logan Street
Michael's Cemetery
Carrie Stover
Min
Carrie Stoehs
Joseph
Stoehe Place
Rev
B. W. Klein
The
Lutheran Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Mary M. Bill
Theodor Bill
William Street
G. M. Civisel
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Wil
Willem H. Dartidor
Lin
Wiam
Davidson
William N Navy
Episcopal Ehuareh
Park
Cen
George Bodington
George Hedington
Mastinas Stremt
Joseph Bodington
Frederick Bodington
Alfred Nelle
Annie Bodington
Lakeview Cemetery
Edmund J. Bellville
Edmundsville
Balrfield
St. Ann
St Michaels Tery
Uss S
Agnes Goetz
Agnes Gols
John Goetz
Fransfer
Concord Street
Therma G. Weanest
Babesew Ventery
Convention Program for Today at City Meeting
Doors open at 9 a m. Convention called to order at 11 a m by John P Adams of the Republican National Committee. Theodore H Burten of Ohio elected temporary chairman. Keynote by Burten. Read official call. Adoption of 1929 rules and platform committee appointments. Adjournment until Wednesday morning.
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John P. Adamy Chatman
Republican National Committee
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Cincinnati
Methodist
Mulicopal
Iuockwood
Lie National Committee
Theodore H. Burten
Ohio
National Committee
Chinman Burten
Otary
Convention talk roils over 1924 ticket plans
The piece reports on convention speculation for the 1924 ticket. It notes Coolidge vetoes Lodge, Lodge named vice chairman of the ushers and the push to nominate a fresh face instead of an old ally. Fanny Brice is mentioned as a potential nominee, with Lowden noted for farming ties. The text cites a small farmer majority and Pullman car stock as factors shaping votes and support.
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Vhey
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Aika
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McNaught Syndicate
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New Teachers Named and School Moves Planned
The board approved new teachers including Fred Dowlin and Susan L Blaggs and granted extended leave for Mrs Align J Smith The council voted to relocate grammar school shops to new sites at Congress and Main High to make room for a fourth shop unit at Congress High The meeting discussed crippled children class plans Rotary volunteers funding lunch for crippled children and contractor repairs at Whitier and Shelton schools The board sought permission to sell old bulletin at Grand street and considered re housing Thomas Moore school and related property moves
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Fred Dowlin
Susan L. Blaggs
Anni Apstein
Wilna Lauwrence
Kupbhr Syne Bow
Laurette Stadler
Align J. Smith
Congress High School
Ititchen
Prospect School
Congress
Fannier. Crosby
Alice Y. Smith
Cortright
Ughia
Newfield
Washington
Grand Street
Silroad
Off Tesme Avenue School
Erilun O
Thoms Moore School
Tor Hoowas
Maure Panens Boeelock
Jehan Street
Cage Ogden
Fee
Uornal New Haven
Katherine Fo Connex
Summerfield
Yonkers Weighs Water Tax Changes and New Valuation Plan
Yonkers officials debated a shifted water supply tax and a sweeping new assessment system. Mayor William, Attorney Delaney, and Wood discussed costs, potential net gains, and the rollout of unit value sheets to standardize property valuations citywide.
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Murray
Yonkers
Ita
Inecmir Yast
Willams Tehvons
Alexander J, Delaney
George HH Wood
Board of Relief
Bone
Asgessery
Department of Assessment
Civil Service
Brigeport ER dies from exposure and exhaustion
Bridgeport man 69 found near the Vermont railroad tunnel after seven hours in hospital. Police say he walked from Providence to Bristol to visit cousin Hines Kelleher when he fell ill and collapsed for rest. Medical examiner Moore notes death caused by exposure and exhaustion.
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Jane
Moore
John Street
Bridgeport
Vermont
Providence
Bristol
Hos
Hines Kelleher
Ete
Woodmont Beach Concessions Public Hearing Delayed
A sparse crowd attended a public hearing on beach concessions in Woodmont, with only seven people speaking. Opinions were divided on allowing concessions along the beach, while the planning commission already has several applications and plans to vote at a later meeting.
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Yahoo
Merwin
Pol Commission
Trey
Wood Minot
Readlo convention broadcast addresses public invitation
Vague OCR fragment reports a convention broadcast with a public invitation as speakers and attendees are mentioned. Names and places are unclear, leaving the main action as a convention broadcast and invitation to the public.
Former Pastor Presented With Purse at Pomfret Ceremony
George J Prona live formerly of St Augus church received a purse valued at 1750 Sunday from Bridgeport admirers celebrating his appointment as pastor of Holy Trinity church in Pomfret The presenting committee included Miss Arm a Cam Miss Jennie Dalley Frank Finn and Marvey Schaller who traveled to Pomfret for the event.
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George J. Pronalive
St. Augustoate Church
Holy Trinity Church
Pomfret
Hig
Bridgeport
cArma MM. Cam
Jennie
Dalley
Frank Finn
Marvey Schaller
Pomfre Uramabile
Sanatorium Evening Program Readies Entertainment
A local sanatorium staff and patients prepare tonight for a program organized by the employees association. Featured performers include Mrs. RO Adam Rog, Joseph Wieler, Masa he bs, Miss Salina Joy, Avis O'Neil, and Miss Ethel Futter, with vocals, violin, and piano pieces.
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Sermary
Imployes’ Tubercutosia Realiet Association
Paluenta Ang
Laurel Heights Ranatorium
Pergram
Adam Rog
Sor Peat
Jogepn Wieler
Telle
Masa
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