Hughes urges Chilean Peruvian compromise plan
Washington dispatch reports elements of uncertainty linger in the Chilean Peruvi an conference but delegates expect a concrete plan for a compromise soon. Some State Department officials say a deal may be laid before the negotiators by Secretary Hughes tomorrow or Wednesday as he presses for rapid progress.
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Washington
Associated Press
Athough
Hughes
Sussessing
State Department
Master traffic tower planned for Fifth Avenue area
Ground broke on a bronze master traffic tower at Fifth Avenue and Forty‑second Street in New York. The Titty Avenue Association funds four more towers to govern traffic over 55 blocks, replacing 1920 towers built by Dr. John H Harriss. Each 28 foot tower carries a single lens with reflectors and colored lights to synchronize directions. Daily traffic at Fifth Avenue and Porty-See land Street is about 43 000 vehicles with delays reportedly reduced by the tower system.
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New York
Fite Avenue
Forty-second Street
Avenua
Titty Avenue Association
John H. Harrigs
Fifth Avenue
Porty-Seeland Street
Polies
Danbury Man Runs Still Pays Fine With Whiskey
Danbury June 9 M taking a whiskey that he might sell to pay half a fine of 200 dollars imposed for the violation a month ago was the excuse given by Michael Creehan who was caught in the operation of a 20 gallon still by prohibition officers. Prohibition Enforcement Officer James J Fowler and Agent F W Alman raided the bone of Christian Madison in Morris sires. Madison was not at home but Creehan was found Working over a 20 gallon still. Confiscated were more than 200 gallons of mash 14 quarts of liquor and two bottles of coloring. Creehan was arrested in his own.
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Danbury
Michael Ceehan
Marge
Prohibition
James J. Fowler
F. W. Alman
Christian Madison
Morris Sires
Madison
Crehan
Ambulance Painting Contracts Reassigned in Bridgeport
Frank Green, clerk of the Board of Contracts and Supply, awarded painting and overhauling contracts for the citys Studebaker and Packard ambulances to John FR Carter Jr and Bridgeport Body Company. Couriers-bld note Bridgeport bids were the lowest at 642.30 dollars. contracts also call for reupholstering the ambulances.
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Frank Green
Board of Contrars and Supply
Studebaker
Packard
John FR. Carter, Jr
Bridgeport Body Company
Bridgeport
Local court hearing on April charge and fine
A man from 56 Keeler Street faced charges in town court and was fined 200. He was released on payment terms and ordered to appear again. Two hearings were held today before United States Commissioner William H. Cass, with $800 tail bond set for further testimony.
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Keeler Street
Aprion
Gosta
United States
William H. Cass
Teelon
When Those Finale 1 Ping Around
A compact note ponders the looping question of what happens when the final scene or finale idea arises. It hints at timing and perception without detailing a specific event or outcome. The piece reads like a reflective line from a column or hobbyist note.
Burglars Strike Westport Repair Shop for $60
Burglars forced entry into Reuben H. Gay and Son repair shop on Maine Street between Saturday night and this morning. They stole $60 from the money drawer. The investigation showed a rear door entry with a loosened board. Local residents and staff noted passersby and upcoming school events as town activity continues.
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Westport
Reuben H. Gay
Nichols School Holds Closing Exercises On June Twenty Fourth
Nichols, June 13. Closing exercises of Nichols school will be held on Wednesday night in the school auditorium. Eight pupils will graduate from the eighth grade and receive diplomas. Valedictorian Margaret Hears will lead the program which includes songs, prayers, a class play, violin and piano pieces, and the presentation of diplomas. Graduates include Andrewick, Bonar Brean, William Rot Tennings, Margaret Bradghan Hays, Muriel Trane Graham, Estelle tisd, Frances Lula Taylor, and Gladys Evelyn Naramore.
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Clifford Knapp
Liza Curtiss
Finaness Taylor
Beatrice Dirties
Little Red Schoolhouse
Edward Breen
Clifford Knopz
Pronhees
Matilda Rosseland
Margaret
Grace VIII
Andrewick
Bonar Brean
William Rot Tennings
Bradghan Hays
Muriel Trane Graham
Estelle Tisd
Frances Lula Taylor
Gladys Evelyn Naramore
Jazz and Waltz to Share Honors at Bal Poudre
At the Brooklawn Country Club Bal Poudre event on Saturday two orchestras, a waltz band and a jam session, showcased modern syncopations. Prizes were awarded for floral displays and decorations by guests including Mrs. Clinton Seeley, Mrs. Paul Ricker, Mrs. John Field, and others, judged by Maturin Waldo and John Morris of Westport.
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Brooklawn
Clinton B. Seeley
Paul Ricker
John Field
C. Ik. Weeles
FE. Phalps
Dudley M. Morcis
Jognon Frigolo
B. M. Smith
OW. Poise
W. McNet
L. M. Cornwall
Dire
Harvey Hubbell
Fred Sillman
Dever C. Warnes
Lucier
Warner
von Wetthorn
Maturin B. Waldo
John Morris
Weetport
Engineers Club Meeting Thursday Night
A meeting of the board of pore arnors and committee mer ay the Engineers Cab will be had Thurs day night in the ofice of the Wat traus Engineering Company In the 'eho build. Attendees include W T Newton president A TR Parker secretary M CG Burt chair of meetings committee Christie chair membership committee BR G Rov J V Catlin C F Styer EL P Caldwell and rank L Cogill chair of entertainment committee.
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Ofice
Wattraus Engineering Company
Eho
Hovry FE
Flarris
Cfelyuk
Meeiings
We Tae Christie
BR. G. Rov
J. V. Catlin
C. F. Styer
EL P. Caldwell
Rank L. Cogill
Charymag
The
Entertainment Commintes
President Harding Cancels Alaska Trip Plan
Washington June 10 The President’s midsummer tour to the Pacific Coast and Alaska is largely off due to Congress. The halt follows the need to keep Congress working on tariff bonus and ship subsidy bills. If Congress completes work, a recess could begin before September 1. He would have to leave Washington by August 1 for the Alaskan leg if it occurred.
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Washington
Harding
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Congress
Walte House
Trinity Confers Degrees On Ten In Commencement
Trinity college held commencement conferring ten degrees with Governor Everett J. Lake among the honorees. Degrees awarded included Bachelor of Music to Arthur Priest of Hartford, Master of Arts to Archibald Ashley Welch and Rear Admiral Henry Knapp of Hartford, Doctor of Laws to Charles Seymour of Yale, Rev. Jay Bartlett of Geneva, N Y, Everett J. Lake of Hartford, Doctor of Divinity to Rev. Robert Gooden of Law Angi, Rev. Glidden A. Boordey of New Haven, and Rev. Dr. Charles Lewis Slattery of New York.
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Trinity College
Everett J. Lake
Arthur ‘Priest
Archibald Ashley Welch
Henry
Knapp
Frances Greensouf Allinson
Providence
R. J
Charles Seymour
Yale University
Jay Bartlett
Geneva
N. Yo
Wobart College
Connequcut
Robert Gooden
Law
Angi
Glidden A. Boorde’y
New Haven
Charles Lewis Slattery
New York
Connolly Leads Public Works Shuffle in Municipal Garage
Joseph Connolly, longtime garage administrator, begins a stormy motion in the Public Works Department Employment Division, filling the vacancy left by Philo Brady as garage chief. Rumors of a salary cut to Connolly surface as the Garage Control Commission is tasked with a budget near 89,909 for the current year, down from about 130,309 last year. Brady’s rate in the division is listed at 1,500.
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Municipa
Department of Pubie
Richard
Ion
Connolly
Philo Brady
Conno
Ceri
S. A Sinsh
Garage Control Commission
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