Whitman Denounced by Members of Independence Club
Fairfield reports Whitman organizer of the Independence Political Organization was rebuked at a meeting in St Michael's church. President Bouvier and W Brazen denounced Whitman tactics while T Walsh pressed for purely political actions. The group elected N Walsh, Mr Renzulli and John Stacy as governors and adopted a constitution. A picnic was planned for late July and a publicity committee was formed to oversee Whitman’s statements.
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Fairfield
P. H. Whitman
Independence
St. Michael's Church
Bouvier
Whitman
Brazeés
N. Walsh
Renzulli
John Stacy
A. Albertison
A. Peterson
F. Schwarte
Councilman Proposes New System of Representation
Bridgeport council debates tax abatements and calls for reform. Aldermen spar over abatement motives and voting machines, while petitions for carnivals and a constitutional convention highlight summer decisions. The council urges a state constitutional convention to secure true representation.
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Councilman
Garvey found guilty of fraud in New York trial
In New York on June 28 M Garvey once leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League was found guilty of defrauding investors in the Black Star Steamship company. Three other defendants were acquitted.
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Garvey
New York
M. Garvey
Pevisionel Prea
City police clash over carnival permits and traffic plan
The Police Board questions Aldermen on carnival permits for Veterans of Foreign Wars events, alleges usurpation of licensing powers, and seeks official replies. Officials note no carnival license fees paid this year while carnivals proceed at East and West Sides. A traffic corner at Brewster Street and Fairfield Avenue is debated, with a patrolman request denied due to other needs.
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Pelica Department
Aldermen
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Pardy
Board of Alderman
Brewster Street
Fairfield Avenue
Ito
Costello
Phifp C. Calhoun
Flanagan
Fred Atwater
Police Department
Sre
Arei
Police Board
Board of
Park Board
Seaside Park
Julia Halpin
James Halpin
George E. Péaut
McCabe
Waa
Lermit
Mepeblican Cub
Fark Board
Auto collision reports prompt police probe into hit and run
Investigation begun after Alex Flner of 196 Spruce Street says a car hit him while he rode a bicycle on Howard Avenue and fled. He was slightly hurt and the driver was accused of evading responsibility as police seek license details. Also bicycle accident on Berkshire Avenue near Knowl Street left Theodore Coots with minor injuries when Dr E Atkins of 509 John Street struck him.
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Alex Flner
Spruce Street
Jhima
Howard Avenue
Theodore Coots
Pleasantsstreet
Board Approves Staff Changes and Facility Use Dispute
The board rejected a request from the Italian Baptist Mission for Barnum school manual training use in July, citing lack of authority for nonpublic use. Catherine Beardsley was named dental hygiene specialist at 1000 annually, replacing Margaret Grattudl while Carolyn Wail joins high school Latin teaching at 1800. Marion Farnham becomes art supervisor, raising pay to 2200. English instructor C. Crosby resigns. Raymond Walker’s directorate will require more art work and a 2004 salary. Howard Bryant wins water supply work at Trialain school for 1582. Anna Apstein is granted leave to pursue further studies.
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Bas
Barnum School
Fones
Wilson
Cortright
Catherine UC. Beardsley
Margaret D. Grattudl
Carolyn M. Wail
Great Barrington
Mass
Normal School
Place Teth
Misa
Sybil German
C. Crosby
Raymond Walker
Howard FP. Bryant
Tiallain School
Anna Apstein
Heardsley
Britain Steps In As Go-Between Labor Unrest Grows
Britain intervenes as negotiations between Chauncellor Cuno and labor leaders intensify over wage difficulties caused by the mark depreciation. Unrest spreads among workers who fear further hardship and possible strikes as prices rise with the currency fall.
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Britain
Sovieki
Bescome
Ridgefield Boy Scout Saves Pal From Drowning
Romeo, a seventeen year old former Boy Scout, rescued his high school mate Travid Doherty who could not swim after Doherty fell from a raft into an artificial lake near Ridgefield. Doherty struggled as he went under water before Romeo pulled him to shore.
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Ridgefield
Fyred Rome
Travid Doherty
New Pang
Romeo
Doherty
Guard broker hearing stalls as trial on exposure looms
A troubled session tied to exposed brokerage failures and perjury charges unravels as prosecutors press for testimony. Miller remains silent while Hayward hints at possible value in exchange. The trial, delayed, shifts focus to a forthcoming hearing with Judge Talley next Monday.
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Fepee
Wiley
United States Attomnes Haywanl
Miller
Hayward
Hayward Gald
Wall
Manis
Meetings Tonight In Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups
A fragmented list of meeting notices and societal groups in Bridgeport including fraternal orders, religious congregations, veterans, and civic clubs. Entries reference organizations such as Knights of the Maccabees, B'nai Israel, Temple households, Masons, Carpenters and Joiners, American Legion, and various lodges, with scattered street addresses and district notes, all urging attendance and noting potential changes. The list appears to combine multiple organizations across the city with no single focused event.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Arivh Alyeet
Britzepors
United Tynosthetae
Nf America
Cannon Street
Temple Terhood
B'nai Israel Park Avenrun
Knights of the Mavenheel
Main Street
Dorie
Amd
Housatonic
John
Barhers
Fairfield Avenue
O. Bo R
Vietor Lodge
Orsh Cearge
Sir
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport Chanter
Mount Etna erupts as thousands flee lava swallows villages
Mount Etna erupts from a new crater sending lava a mile wide toward villages Piccilo Paliamen tala and Ferro. Cataula and Linguaglossa evacuate as quakes rumble and fear grows. Refugees flood roads while authorities transport goods and residents. Reports say 20 percent homeless in Huna area amid famine in Russia.
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Piccilo
Paliamentala
Ferro
Congressman Begg Addresses Bridgeport Luncheon on Citizenship
Ohio congressman James T. Begg spoke to about sixty Bridgeport attendees at the seventh Chamber of Commerce open luncheon. He urged residents to shoulder civic duties locally and warned against relying on officials in Washington, stressing that schools churches and organizations cannot do the job alone. He praised the Chamber as a force for community progress and cautioned the public on the perils of mass political mentality and partisan politics.
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James T. Begg
Ohio
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Congressman Begg
Bridgeport
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
U. S
United States
Royal
French Sailors Ten Keep Wine Rations
Washington officials declined to detail the latest move in ship liquor policy. The French wine ration for sailors on vessels like the Paria, due next Saturday, may be eased under a broader discretionary approach. Paris insists wine for crew rations should not be barred in American waters, with possible announcements expected to soften the liquor ban for foreign ships.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Treasury
New York
Hine Offciain
France
Bridgeport Speaker Calls for Civic Unity and Progress
An Ohio congressman praised civilization’s advances from stagecoach to airplane and urged Bridgeport to unite as a six day working community. He said sacrifices benefited future generations and urged a cooperative, unrestricted seventh day for travel, ending with the claim that the world owes nothing and Americans must earn liberty.
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Bridgeport
Ohio
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Committee On Taxes
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Victor Maley
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Louis A. Kornblut
John A. Cornell
Kornblut
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Bridgeport Athletic Club
Lavery
William E. Hogan
Hogan
Hallot
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Bridgeport Telegram
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Russia
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