State and U.S. 10 join in big war on bucket shops
District Attorney Banton and United States Attorney Hayward form an offensive alliance to pursue brokers defrauding customers on Wall Street. They will divide cases by office, federal focusing on mall fraud and bankruptcy violations, while the DA handles bucketing and larceny. Silkworth resigns as Consolidated Stock Exchange president amid turmoil. Tweedy named successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Banton
United States
Hayward
Wall Street
Mary Prebes Ender
Consolidated Stock Exchange
William S. Silkworth
Benjamin Alexander
Cvrb
Silkworth
Laurance Tweedy
Macmillan Meets Bottlenose Whale in Bold Encounter
The report describes a close sighting of two bottlenose whales near a bowing ship, their size matching an eighty-ton vessel, and their playful movement as they vanished toward the horizon. A prior welcome at Wiscasset and Booth Bay Harbor is noted, with plans to depart for Sydney Cape Breton as the voyage continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Booth Bay Harlor
Cas
Moneghan
Sydney Cape Breton
Funeral notices from Bridgeport city obituaries June 1923 1928
Obituary fragments list deaths and funeral plans in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Entries include Hurlburt Gibbons Havey Montanaro Murr Roth and others with burial details, church services, and cemetery interments. Notes mention dates June 24 1928 and June 26 1923, with various addresses and mortuary chapels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurlburt
Roxanna S
John H. Hurlburt
Sherwood Avenue
Mountain Groveemetery
Gibbons
Joseph Gibbons
Honey Spot Road
Stratford
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Lakeview
Bavey
Mary Frances
John Havey
Sonn Street
St. Charles Church
St Michael’s
Montanaro
Incenso Montanaro
Bridgeport
Lexington Avenue
Holy Reary Church
Walker and Banks
Fairfield Ave
Borla
Lawmakers Criticize Drug Regulations and Therapy Plans
A long debate in a Connecticut pharmaceutical convention argues for freer drug regulation, defending pharmacists as professionals while urging compliance with Volstead enforcement. The discussion includes a proposed Connecticut College of Pharmacy in New Haven, with industry leaders proposing stock financing and higher education standards for pharmacists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Lake
George E. Crawford
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Winner
Columbia College School of Pharmacy
Charles W. Whittlessy
National
Wholesale Truggista Association
Wallonsi Association
Curtis P. Gladdinge
Hartford
National Associaion
Meetings Tonight in Local Fraternal Groups and Lodges
A local listing shows times and locations for tonight's meetings across fraternal and service organizations. Italian Women’s Council at 36 Beach Street, I O O F at 1087 Broad Street, Magna Chatty Lodge, Daughters of Pockahontas at 898 Stratford Avenue, and central gatherings at 1790 Elm among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wowompom Tribe
Th. A
Main Street
Italian Women's Council
Beach Street
Monitor Lodge
State Street
Adelphian Lodge
Broad Street
Magna Chatty Lodge
Sons of St
Stratford Avenue
Scandinaviar Fraternity of America
Cannon Street
Subalpine Club
Ash Street
Wota Council
Pockahontas
Dorothea Stamm
Seaside Council
Royal Arcanvia
Cornelia Wilder
Leval
Ladies of the Reys
Arcanure
Lady Howe Council
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Central Labor Union
Elm Street
Train wreck injures local sailor in Brooklyn incident
A Brooklyn elevated train wreck on Monday injured several people including a Bridgenner youth and sailor Bhachie Kebneh of Od Filkesread avenue. Relatives heard he was aboard the ship the Uo Bo Myanisima in the Lincoln Navy Yooh.
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Yeouth
Fraaklyn
York
Two Women Killed in Day of 0. OF C. Enlists Heat in Gotham
New York June 26. A violent wind and heat wave struck Brooklyn’s Bushwick and East New York causing one woman’s death and multiple injuries as walls collapsed and a repair shop roof collapsed trapping a man and his companion. Heat and water shortages overwhelmed northern New Jersey reservoirs amid stifling conditions.
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Gotham
New York
Tate
Bushwick
East New York
Brooklyn
Wall Catena
Irene Wuaapacas
Bertha Vail
Bb. M. T
Tfferring
Herring
Agaband
David Rosenfeld
Mea. Herring
Wosenfeld
Buddy
Steel Prospect Park
Cullen
Peay
Mamily Talsworlin
Mia
Dora Katy
Heckie Keesler
Bhe
New Jersey
Doyle's Spree Arrest Chronicle Raises New Suspect
A continuing police report covers Daniel Doyle's Sunday assault on Main and Frank streets. Doyle, bruised and recovering, identifies William Flanagan of Fairfield Avenue Stable as involved, with Flanagan arrested on assault charges in $60 bond. Authorities raided a Main Street tavern, arresting proprietor Mrs Samuel Tey in $309 bond. Doyle, Flanagan, and Leo Mia face city court arraignment Wednesday.
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Daniel Doyle
Doyle
Main Street
Frank Street
William Flenagan
Wairfield Avenue
Dovie
Samual Tey
Flanagan
Mia
Leo
Wind Storm Disrupts City as Rain Spurs Storm Relief Efforts
A severe wind and rain event caused damage and travel disruption across the city. Trees were felled and telephones briefly out of service with hundreds affected, while crews worked overnight to restore power. Lightning struck a Beacont Street area building. minor fires and injuries were reported as residents sought shelter and resumed activities after the deluge.
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Jovgustris
Seaside Park
Southern
New England Telephone Company
Stratford
Nut
Commission
Fairfield
Southport
Inj Trumbull
United Muminat Ng Company
Chemical Company
Beacon Street
Gravenile
Bark Avenue
North Avenue
Fair Hela Avenue
Tairfield
Miles
Servier
Divorces Granted in City Court Action List
A long list of divorce decrees is announced with names including James Hanrines and Demetra Hardrines, Alice Peck, and others. Custody matters accompany several divorces, with deserts and cruelty cited, plus a name change for Agnes Wheeler Connors and Beatrice Snyder Herlan. A separate note from Washington reports a new aviation attempt to circumnavigate the globe.
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James Hanrines
Demetra Hardrines
Handrines
Arthur Peck
Ihig Elty
Alice Peck
Wilton
Judith Wolfe
Frank Toth
Norwalk
Brasibet Albert Toth
May Costello
Stamford
Angelo Costello
George EB. Walton
Mary G. Walton
Robert Edward Douglas
Dorothy More Douglas
New York
Stram Hartford
Augusta N. Hagestrom
John Haggstrom
Orris Greenblat
Solomon Tyschkan
Jetrosima Tyschkin
Russia
Peter E. van Burean
Hazel Armbruster van Furean
Andrew Varrel
Frances Carroll
Beatrice Snyder Herlan
Ward Herlan
Bertha Olga Wreese
Stamfara
Perry W. Kreese
Courtland
Norman RB. Roverts
May L. Roberts
Charles Scholz
Rose Scholz
Domenica Destaso
Frank Restaso
Lucy M. Krepper
Carl G. Krepper
Eriest HM
Reed Teed
Effie
Bridge Commission invites bids for East Washington Avenue Bridge
Sealed bids to construct the East Washington Avenue Bridge will be received by the East Washington Avenue Bridge Commission in the City Hall Bridgeport Connecticut until July 25 at 2 00 PM Standard Time. The award, if made, will follow evaluation of bids. A thirty dollar charge for bid plans is refundable on return. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Francs P Dunigan Clark.
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Interstate Commerce
Bitumbeas
East Washington Avenue
Biidge
Tae
James A. Mellroy
Sretnasetarecdoes
Bagh
Washington
Avenine Bridge
Comiissiin
P. Dunigan
Clark
Martial Law Declared in Oklahoma County
Under martial law Gov Wallan proclaims a state of lawlessness and terror in Ok mulgee County citing neglect of the sheriff to enforce the law. The proclamation notes unrest and fear as the cause and highlights actions taken to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
J. GC. Wallan
Okwulgee County
Exiata
Fairfield Residents Hear Criticism of Electric Service
In Greenfield Hill a new electric line faced high costs and resistance. Residents faced $5600 for a line extension, while a backers’ group proposed $1950 for service. Local officials, club members, and Mr. Bradley criticized the company for refusing to extend wires and for high rates, urging action and mediation.
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Nin
Walt
Wakeman
Donaldson
FF Airfield
Hartford
Suste
Ar Gare
Simon A. Bradley
Bat
Oak Lawn
Paul
Greenfield Hill
Mgr. Bradley
Taintor
Botsford
Hrett
Ziroul
Pai
Hin
Edward M. Brennan
New Haven
Unitedlluminating Company
Loral
H. Fr. Riker
Ash
Edo
Dr. Donaldson
Serch Arilen
Jokes at Banquet and Pranks Recounted at New Haven Event
A variety of lighthearted anecdotes from a New Haven banquet feature residents such as Freda Lake and Fred Wallerg swapping jokes about Indians, prophets, and schoolchild questions. The tales include a drugstore crowd, a preacher, and locals like Joe Hartigan and Scout Keith in humorous exchanges.
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al ‘Howe
Freda Lake
Waterbury
Fred Wallerg
New Haven
J.A i Leverly
Leverly
Frank J. Ostrofaky
James A Walsh
Warish
Pharmacy of
BridgeMort
Huvel
Jeremian
Rapheal Isbell
Grand Canyon Depths Explored By Route Guide
A travel dialogue recalls a guide explaining the Grand Canyon’s ancient formation and immense age while a traveler reacts with astonishment, highlighting the canyon as a timeless natural marvel and the human effort to understand it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canyon
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State
U.S. 10
Macmillan
Bressed Sacrament Church
Joan A. Maxwell
Florenc
Navona Prohibition
Teubpear
Taber
Parker
Louisiana
Wenla Aspen College
Connecticut College of Pharmacy
Wich
Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association
Stratfield
Rastor
Fraternia
Hedi Ridgeport Telegram
Terpor
Continent Front Tage Tne
the Marys B.C
Alexander Aison
Wolfe
Camp Aten
Taeterday
Civic Jersey Organization
George Woda
Cveater
Efforta
Elty
Invision Wo
Wheeler
Fairenlidh
Hupatin
von Wettberg
G. I. Milter
Ralph He Me- Bidewney
Ganpredn WoWaramore
S.C. Varkee
Carly Cart F. Diels
Lotal
Jakisian No. d
Mit Jori
Gerald Pratt
Morace William Day
Juhwines Sehlott
John G. Schwarts
Samuel Ms. Sehnee
D. Pardy
Grennan
Wheatover Th. Philips
Charles Geeene
Bedward McCetchuon
Lynn Wilgon
Canale Aron
Rev
Man Street
Butler Business School
Noble Avenue
J. L. Dennis
B. Dorazensky
Bridgeport Aluminum Metal Plate Company
Fredarabe Packard
Bridgeport Motor Tno
C Gaynor
Conn
Gaynor
Hall
Bridgeport Arrest Company
Hammoenrlutter Motor
Burr Read
Hayes
Gaynor Manufacturing Company
Hemphill Noyes & Co
John Street
R. F. Howe
Matin Street
W. H. Hull
Shalet
John Jackson
Park Street
James Sexton & Sons
D. I. Jensen
William Street
J. Kubeck
Katherine B. Langzeltal
First National Bank
T. L. Lathlean
Howard Avenue
Peter Laviour
Lowe's Laundry, Inc
Lowe's Laundry Inc
James L. McGovern
the Times
W. McLevy
Melitz
Davenpour
Murvex
Sear
Army Air Service
Joe Jiurtigan
Hartigan Drug Btores
Miigan
Joe
Agéin
Mr. Hartigan
Chester Jones
Jones Pharmacy
Ball Park
Jones
Garvin
Middletown
Heeven
Earth
P. J
Keith
Scout
W. T. Newton
Newton
Haddock
Long Island
Diamond
Canada
Rose
Williams and Hires
Moxie
Westport
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