City's Finances Need Safeguards and Inquiry Urged
A city finances report urges state investigation and stronger safeguards. Arbitrators faulted delays and notes of a Bridgeport construction bill of 3 dollars million tied to deficits, calling for full powers inquiry and taxpayer protection while cautioning on notes to a firm with city bids. An injunction dissolution was discussed as officials plan replication.
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Warson
Frank
Cnarter
Uiod Ang
Fhewevor
Bridgeport Construction Company
B. J
Ishmayi
Thormads Tk
Chamber of Commerce
Day
Thomas M. Cullinan
Cuty
Comiey
Edward Mooney
Dhe
Bridgeport Vonscragtien
Eld Ie
Democrats Move to Abolish Bridgeport Tax Office
The Bridgeport delegation passes resolutions supporting the abolition of the single headed tax commission and its replacement by an elected tax board. A Bridgeport Fire Department officer is seen circulating a petition to Governor LaVe asking him to sign the bill, raising concerns about political activity within the department.
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Lake i
Bridgeport
Hiva
Bridgeseri
Fir Xo
Ereans
Bridgeport Fire Department
Lave
Briderport Fire Department
BFLD
Mery
Ate
Bend
Haar
Pilain
Iicastigalinn
Evererlot
Arthor Gonna
Tohnson
Firemen Used for Political Ends Controversy Continues
Bridgeport fire chief says signatures on petitions were left at fire houses and signed by volunteers as citizens expressing opinions. He denies coercion or official action, notes that Dawe was absent and that the matter was not discussed at a regular fire board meeting.
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Dawe
Fie
Johnson
Bridgeport
Dewe
Ranly
Finnegan
Sioner
Cizens
Bridgeyard
No Papers in Portsmouth Amid Strike Paralysis
Portsmouth journal reports no afternoon Herald and Times edition today as printers strike. Chronicle also failed to press tonight, following a union walkout that started Monday. Local residents faced delayed news and disrupted publication across the city.
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Portsmouth
X. B
Herald and Times
Chronicle
Cooking Kinks and Kitchen Warnings From a Tarnished Page
A garbled 19th century style column warns about cooking errors such as leaving lids off strong severed vor tables to avoid odor and suggests starching foods and desserts double holler gontain starch. The fragment also contains a heated demand for a full investigation and punishment of alleged officer misconduct.
Diver Finds Grim Evidence After Lighter Sinks
A diver exploring a sunken Singer parts shipment off New Jersey beach discovers remains and cargo wreckage from a lighter that foundered near Middleboro. The incident, attributed to a heavy gale, left two bodies recovered and several missing as divers work the debris field.
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Diagheer
Galvin
Ferypte Gale
Nimman
Mets Xeruivane
Wen
Avans
Ia Wien
Over
Avin
Daniel McAlister
New York
Binger
Singer Foundary
Elizabeth
Browent
Mersger
George Wames
Punt
Hinger Manimelling Company
Lotring
New Jersey
Middlepro
Wahl
Staal
Wehrhonsa
Seaside Park
Caro
Hellkeeper
Capitais LeCamp Wismate
Kane
Harry C. Artenan
Seior
Michael Kirplinsky
Snkreven
Norge Blythe
Elizavelle
X. J. Piled
Ing
Dane
Vad
Incoming Saengerfest promises keen state competition
The Saengerfest to be held in this city on June 24 and 25 features a four class prize competition with handsome prizes including a silk scarf for the society with the most points. Entries include several clubs from Hartford Bridgeport New Haven and Stamford. The event culminates with a mammoth concert Friday night directed by F J G Weber with a chorus of 600 male voices assisted by Miss Melvens Passmore and violinist Cecil Burleigh.
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Concert Waterfury
Masnnerchor
Beytford
Saergerbund
Hartford
Germania
Bridgeporm
Tienond Class
Arion
Danbury
Starugari
Liedertafel
New Haver
Turper Liedstafel
Stamford
Bridgevert
Teutounin Maenneresor
New
Deutscher Verein
Ansonia
New Tiritain
Black Rock Country Club
Sohen
F. J. G. Weber
Melvens Passmore
Cecil Burleigh
New York
Mystery Letters and Witnesses Loom in Mrs Stillman Case
Testimony centers on letters from Mrs Stillman’s estate and alleged access by servants. Mary Kelly and caretakers testified about letters, breakfasts, and other items read in court. Crowds gathered as Mrs Stillman attended hearings and lawyers sought clarity on upcoming cross examination dates.
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Txamintion
Sliss Matonough
Easlis
Stlinion
Bulinwin
Revnis
Mary Nelly
Ang Raad
Sughnan
aulMman
Mary
Mr. Stillman
Selim
Beauvaix
Renuvais
Bun Man Ir
Plyelme Caweon
Rulmans
Stillman
New York
Stilman
Guy
Canada
Buffalo
Sli Iman
Y Reilly
Bernard Kelly
Mary Kelly
Beauvais
Jeter
Olga Mackay Alienation Suit Moves On
Olga Harting Mackay withdraws counsel and moves the alienation of affection case forward to Statchfield and Levy. Damages claimed reach $169,000 as the case links to the Billman divorce action. The report notes marriages, alleged bigamy, and an attachment at Westport, with testimony and related actions in Greenwich and Norwalk court filings.
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Willam L. Tiertey
Olga Hartung Mackay
Statchfield & Levy
Billman
Ciga
Galloway
Muchas
Aleged
Mackay
Saltowiy Mackay
Greens Farms
Westport
Olga Harting Mackay
Donald Brancgis Mackay
Poughkeenwiv
Xii
Morschauser
Joan GB
Mack
Ead
Jen Harting
Win Ciimg Tabel
Denild Frangis Mackay
Ziegfeld
Airly Park
Tia
Jon Lie
Aml
Newark
New York
Heatrice Wiieh
Greens
George Is. Aaten
Benedict
Norwalk
Cannings & Lockwood
Ben
Prosecution Sees No Occasion for Inquiry in Bigamy Case
In New York and Connecticut, prosecutor surveys the alleged bigamous marriage of Mackay to Mrs. Galloway and Olga Hartling. Officials say no authentic evidence of a legal marriage within Connecticut has surfaced, and jurisdiction questions hinder a criminal inquiry.
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New York
Donald
Muekos
Lm. Aioweos
Harry. Sherwood
Westport
Mackey
Sherwood
Ann
Mr. Sherveorn Ltd
Bowen
Mackay
Cialtaway
Macksay
Newark
Mins
Greens Farms
Miss Harting
Connecticut
Tie
Machine Gun Deal Still A Mystery
A continued inquiry is probing who exported machine guns from a warehouse. Officials link 105 more guns stolen at the same time, with no recovery yet. The case involves New York firms and possible royal export intent, while authorities push for posh action amid broader gun possession concerns.
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Nex
Wis
Williams
Tallon
Wwovole
Sr Broadwis
New York
Bhartfals
Aula Dethange Company
Tere Krowindwe
Fein Raley Lowvithams
Philadelphia woman identifies man killed by crown forces as her brother
A Philadelphia woman asserts that a man killed by crown forces was her brother, naming the deceased as James Russell, an American citizen. The report notes he served in World War I and had been living abroad. details on the case remain unclear amid chaotic garbled text.
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Philadelphia
Crown Forces
Priladtei Pta
Orown Terris
Trehandl
Mary Nyy
Funbes
Tierney in Serious Condition After Shooting
Tierney, shot during a confrontation, remains in serious condition and gave a fractured account. Police widen search for the assailant, describing a 30 year old man with a cheekbone feature and two white chickens visible on the victim’s arm at the time. Nearby cities have been alerted and rosters reviewed for likenesses in rogue’s gallery photos.
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Tierney
Tie
Tiermay
Mo Actur
Siinmean
Vicini
Bridgeport
Lords Urge Home Rule in Gracious Debate
Lords urged swift Irish Home Rule, arguing the current act failed and promised crisis this winter without government candor. Lord Buxton pressed for clear government terms and immediate action to show earnestness, while Viscount Bryce backed calls for accountability and a detailed plan.
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Lord Buxton
Donoeushmore
South
Snc
Nasstilt
Bryce
Donoueh
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