Bridgeport Trolley Fare Case Seeks District split
Connecticut trolley firm argues against statewide fare fairness, urging Bridgeport to keep its flat fare while others seek separate districts and lower prices. Cities press for reduced Bridgeport token fare. Hartford and others warn such division harms public interests and could raise costs or reduce service.
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Public Utilities Commission
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Mdaintyn Innies
Commission On the
Partiat
Hartford
Brdgeport
Company 4S
Fridgeport
Whaitford
Ad Vision
Nati
Wwartford
Order of Mahou
Gene Wa
Outlaws Roundup Ties Men to Cross-State Burglaries
Wilton June 18 state police and New York authorities rounded up Petyr Howard Fred Reddy and Frank Cook in a cross state crackdown on a long running band of outlaws. They were bound over to September term of criminal superior court in Bridgeport on burglary grand larceny and related charges with bonds set at 2500 each. The elder Howard allegedly led the group which over ten years stole thousands of dollars in goods and hundreds of chickens. additional suspects Bayard Howard and Ben Denine were arrested after a raid on the Howard farm in Bedford.
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Howard Farm
Bedford
N. Y
Bridgeport
Wilton
Servne
Petyr Howard
Fred Reddy
Frank Cook
New York State
Ciminal Superior Cov
Justice of the Peace
Grover Gregory
New Canaan
Bayard Howard
Howard
Ben Denine
New York
Westchester Couns Giand
White Plains
Denthes
Aod
Young Howard Cook
Reddy
Mase B. Smith
Envhel Breen
Newcomian
Carroll
Keating
Sewok
Rick Upen
Lax Colector
Wa Fa Taues
Wth
Public Utilities Commission
Frank P Stapleton
Qvision of Sanitation
Brathee
Sullivan
Danbury
Warks
Stamford Greenwich
Greenwich
Westport
Dolans Golden Wedding
Stamford
Milford
Tno
Wadhams
Ladderman M'Grath Long Ill Dies in Bridgeport
William McGrath longtime mentor of the Bridgeport Pie department died at 162 Madison Avenue after a lingering illness. He served 45 years as a top unit member of the Ladderhoot on Turk, stationed at headquarters in Widdle shoe. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Wiliam McGrath
Bridgeport
Madison Avenue
Oelock
Widdleshoe
Bridgeport Board Apportionment and Local Affairs Amid Turmoil
A sprawling Bridgeport report outlines alderman expense scrutiny, sanitation and canal issues, and local governance tensions. Greenwich police and state authorities clash with residents over permits, taxation, and public works while disputes over appointments and resignations unfold amid broader state and national events.
Belgium Awarded Bennett Cup Balloon Pilot Wins
A foreign balloon pilot, Van Orman, wins the Bennett Cup and receives a radio acknowledgment from Westinghouse Electric. The cablegram from Amsterdam confirms the reception as part of the race coverage.
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Belgium
Sppisgrilip Wass
Eglam
Westinghouse Epectric and Manufacturing Company
Hele
van Orman
Jep
Gorden Bennet
Amstedam
JOGEL MD DPGRI. NOE WALI Tune 18-(hy cle gum Serr) Edward Jo Jiter
Edward Jo Jiter, son of BD ml Wis Willi4at, graduates from the medical college at the University of Pennsylvania. He will begin hospital duties in New York. Associated Press notes Belgium’s seizure of the Belrica is the wine of the international conflict.
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Noe Wali
Edward Jo Jiter
Medical College
Liversity
Pennsylvania
New
Yok
Japan Released From Gentlemen's Compact Note
Washington reports state department release of Japan from the Gentlemen's Agreement after a June 18 note. Secretary Hughes states the U S view that immigration exclusion remains sovereign and not altered by the pact, while noting continued cooperation with Japan on preventing labor emigration. The note invites Japan to recognize no further obligations under the agreement beyond its effective date.
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Washington
State Department
Foreign Office
Tokio
United States
Hughes
Tess and
Cando
Ambasander Hambhaia
Bentleman
Coolidge
Highatoment
Japan
Silvermine Art Exhibit Opens at Guild Hall
The Silver Nine Guild of Artists opened a public painting exhibition at Guild Hall, continuing until July 4. The show features numerous works by Alice Viorran Wright, with a diverse collection including portraits, still lifes, pastels, and tapestry inspired pieces by listed artists, reflecting a broad regional art scene.
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Guild Hall
Norwate Va
Silver Nine Guild of Artist
Lliliebrand
Peter 'Cuote
George Aysor
Spike Marit
Albert
Lytia
Irahele
Ternard
Gmmann
Raymond Holland
Maute Magen
George Prienell
Charles Belf
David Ishinson
Willow Gertude Richards
Mather
Mantel
Art Schsmudt
Mary Pales
Charming Women Not Allowed In Divinity School
In New York June 18 women will be admitted to foreign missions courses at Philadelphia Theological Seminary of the Tytheman Church with conditions. DC M Tacobs professor said at the Tivangelical Futhenas synod convention that two divisions of the New York state church voted to merge with the ministerum, raising synod membership to 360 churches.
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Low York
New Courches In Foreign Missions
Philadelphia
Tytheman Church
Tivangelical Futhenas Synod
New York
New Oa Land
New York State
Mesge
Dropped 15000 in Whiskey Deal Says Steel Man
A complainant claims a wealthy New Jersey steelman lost 15000 while seeking whiskey out of bond. The testimony during the Means and Lim investigations describes a web of alleged conspiracies, funds transferred, and meetings with Mellon’s secretary, with affidavits arranged before Commissioner Blan of Internal Revenue.
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Secretary of Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
John W Hub
Steelman
Glen
Thompson Distiller
Tiownasitle
Sauppne
Charles W Johnson
Means Johnson
Hubbard
Arthur Stasmuth
Mellons
Mellon Teadred
Srasiicht
Bh Mellon
Mellon Ws
David Wo Blan
Internal Revenue Mus
Johnson
Melion
Electric trains to draw Naugatuck cars by engines
The New Haven railroad announced delivery of 32 new passenger locomotives. Trains between New York and South Norwalk will be electrified, with the Colonial Express running under electric power between New Haven and Manhattan, reducing overhead hazards and maintenance.
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Wb Naugatuck Division
Tlerealion
Ubunac Fron
Eacs
Clei Budgepark
Marine
Elve Fyig Sereten
Ting Mander Mieney
Sirml Rd
South Notwalk
Evr
York
Colonial Express
Sew Tieen
Manhattan
Jinistry
New Haven
Girl Swallows Iodine Aged Child Taken to Hospital
A distressed report states a four year old girl from Rhenfild Avenue was taken to Livetech Hospital after swallowing iodine. The incident involved a single dose of medicine and a medical outlet noted the need for observation and care.
Senator Reid Attacked in Kansas City Hotel Incident
Senator Reid was confined to his hotel under medical care after an assault, with reports stating he suffered injuries. The incident occurred in Kansas City as authorities investigated the attack and security arrangements.
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Kansas
American Expedition on Schooner Herman Sails Toward Wrangel Island
A Nome Alaska report from June 18 notes the American schooner Herman, captained by Louis Lane of San Francisco, sailing from Nome to Wrangel Island to claim the island for the United States. Lane plans to establish occupation and raise the Stars and Stripes, amid Russian plans to send a relief party and ongoing Arctic exploration history tied to Stefansson and prior expeditions.
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Herman
Wrangel Isle
Bourdas
Nome
Alaska
Lous Lane
San Francisco
Wrangel Island
Lane
Wrangel
United States
Aureia
Liament
Nomentaman
Harold Nolve
Siberia
Jim
Theastern Siouria
Captain Lane
Steffansson
Banks Island
Tierman
Eng
Terman
Des Wells
Hirold Nolte
Jaity
Wrangel Thier
Gauls
Allan Crayford
Lotonio
Tone
Nolce
Crayford Milton Galle
Texas
Frederick Maurer
Ohio
Tome Knight
Oregon
Curry
Wells
Pskimos
Lapton Lane
Canine Complaint Sparks Superior Court Hearing Over Barking Kennel
Wealthy Greenwich property owners valued at about a million dollars argue in Superior Court that a kennel on the Stanwich Road estate causes constant barking. Witnesses describe sleepless nights, disrupted porch conversations, and nervous disorders among nearby residents. Judge Walliam M Mualbie presides as further testimony is anticipated.
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Grenich
Superior Court
Limon Bud
Ains
Helen
Trotchkiss Shleimann
Ohlermann
M. Bia Weaith Fulthavenue
New York
Jeamer
Stanpich Road
Theodore Chine
Miro
Tahleimann
Trouglas Vico
Liberty Street
Newark
Slangwich Road
Dudley Hall
Stanwich Road
John G Bowman
Santerium
Walliam M Mualbie
Board of Selectmen of Tecnw
Selectmen
Fists Roar in Probate Court Bout Over Estate
Courtroom melee erupts as participants clash after a probate ruling involving the estate of Gussie Handelman. Judge Miller reserves decision. witnesses describe punches and a tense scene as parties move to leave, with one brief pause before the confrontation ends and Handelman remains in a committed witness position.
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Handelman
David Wanduiman
Miller
Tan
Ms Lang
Ms Lang Became Wis Wandrlyan
Fatty Gerd
Democratic National Convention Preparations Stir In New York
A sweltering day in New York features arrival of William G McAdoo and George Brennan, fueling pre convention activity. Talks focus on rule changes, potential abrogation of two thirds rules, seating decisions, and the emergence of Osborn Underwood and John Davis as presidential hopefuls.
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New York
William G McAdoo
California
George Brennan
Chicago
Smith
McAdoo
Brennan
Tilinsis
Osorr Underwood
John Davis
George L Ber
Madison
Madison Squire Garden
Cxey
Janis Warker
Evidence from police drinking policy sparks review
A June report outlines a state police directive requiring abstinence from intoxicants by officers while gathering liquor law evidence. The commission found departmental work efficient but warned bars and patrols must safeguard evidence and avoid intoxication during investigations.
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Hope Development School
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Peng
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Malik
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Kelly
Tito
Aled
Norwalk Slam
Ford New Canaan
Ladderman
M’grath
Meadoo
Senator Walsh
Werman
Areth
Wangel Island
Ealm
TaFoliette
Ace McDonald
Smuts
America
Iss
Venico
Wayland
Dean Oiches
Jace Taages
Fennis Turfian
Yale
Erie
de Wuster
Eall
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Nippon
Torkio
Divinity School
Treasury
Mellon
Mean
Muiion Siasine
Senator Reid
Grim Island
South America
Canine Symphony
Kennel Chorus
Paul Be Mii
Tod
Gussie Haudelmin
Hyman
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Cte
Beth
Mccullough
Fanny
Tandelman
M’adoo
Walsh
Daugherty Probe Fame
Hwariford
Worhng
Stite
Unis City
Stat Poles Commission
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Vredeich M Salmon
Robbins
Strechel
Connecticut River
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