Library contract goes to lowest bidder say King
John T. King declares the Common Council should award the library contract to the lowest bidder while delaying the 115 6o million bond issue until the Library Board discloses final cost details. He says the city aims for business like policy and cautions against hidden extras that raise total building costs.
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Library Board
Common Council
Isue
John King
Bridgeport
Meriden
Hong Kong
King
Board of Allermen
Ito
Corin
Courc
Bardisan
Ier
Wil Cove
Pangalos names new Greek cabinet
Ireneus Pangalos formed a new Greek government after a 40 hour revolution. Admiral Counttherioris presided as provisional president while interim PM Michal Reypoulos and ministers including marine minister Pangalos and finance minister Staoulis took oaths aboard the warship Avern. A terse list names education minister Wad Hkiriakos and other assigned posts.
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Athess Fane
Ireneus Pangalos
Pangaloe
Hadjikitfahos
Rh Marine
VW Paranastasion
Esterday
Aa Foll &So
Eduation
Wad ‘Hkiriakos
Satokinki
Feeconoms
Boy Drowns As Scout Friends Rescue At Ox Hill Reservoir
Richard Seeley, twelve, was saved by fellow scouts after a drowning attempt at the Ox Hill reservoir near Log Cabin Inn in Bethany Chapel. Charles Howley, twelve, died despite life saving efforts. other youths, including William Brien and Raymond Thomason, helped pull Seeley to shore before emergency crews arrived. The incident occurred as they swam after school at Grand Street School, with Seeley briefly revived at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howley
Lucy Howley
Main Street
Log Cabin Inn
Bethany Chapel
Sam
Richard Seeley
Wayne Street
Trowley
Grand Street
Howley
Giard Washburn
Bridgeport
Lowley
Seeley Cail
Willam Francis @ Brien
Raymond Thomason
Frank Street
Seeley
Lesley
O Brien
Pshomigon
St. Patricks Church
Piasta
Ox Hill
Collector Drew Promises Battle Over Tax Board Post
Edward A Drew declares he will fight for the assistant tax collector position amid reports of a reorganized tax board. William J Burnham is named to head the new board as officials meet at City Hall to implement plans against the upper law.
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Edward A Drew
Ers
Willam J. Ruinham
Bridgeport
M. Cornell
Tipper Board Administration
Cou
John [ King
New York
A L Delaney
Alfred W. Burdick
Men Who Whipped Constable Return to Fairfield
Fairfield June 26 Special Deputy Emil Hurtseler had two suspects Walsh and Samagolcky brought back from Hole Valle by Sheriff H R Elwood. Walsh 27 and Samagolcky 23 waived extradition. They are held in Bridgeport Third Precinct on $400 bonds and arraignment is set for Fairfield Court Monday morning. Walsh previously served as a Fairfield constable and surrendered his badge after an incident involving alcohol.
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Fairfield
Thomas Walsh
Greenfield Hill Ioad
Stanley Samagolcky
Ténox Toad
Emil Hurtseler
Onstable
R Elwodd
Hole Valle
I Tha
Bridgeport Third Prechit
Fairfield Court
Walsh
Wairfield
Buses or Bust Declared Status of Trolley Line
Danbury and Bethel Street Railway seeks court approval to spend 13 000 for new buses after opposition from Attorney H Brush of Danbury. Judge Ells weighed whether funds already held by Receiver Ives could be used to purchase equipment for eventual transfer to a reorganized railway, while a claimant’s 7900 bill against the receiver loomed. The line operates between New Haven and Bridgeport with two additional buses on the Bethel routes, facing high upkeep costs as the system ages.
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Danbury and Bethel Street Railway Company
Wiliam Speirs
New Haven
J Moss Ives
Danbury
Arthur FE Ells
H Brush
Fiairway Company
Tulle
Elreet
Ells
Sevive
Behel
Tranhlin
Minh
Sperry
Hildgeport
Stregen
Danbury Bethel
Informa Udg
Stamford Patcher Company
Penfewl Reef
Sagan
State
Fairfiell County
Olympa
Litchfield
Garm Af
Police report theft of officer's car and nearby vehicle
Patrolman John Brennan reported his car stolen from Front Street near State Street while he attended a weekly event. A second resident Leo Cianello reported a Connecticut license plate theft from Waterbury. No suspects found at the scene.
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Patralnan
John J Brennan
Polo
Suto
Faimer Lima
State Street
Offie Prennan
Imo
Brenan
Leo Cianewlo
Bank Street
Waterluis
Arrest for Shirt Theft Reported in Ansonia
A man identified as Stephen Hale was arrested yesterday on theft charges after an alleged attempt to steal a shirt on Main Street near Meigs Street. Police say he was released later and returned to the state reform school.
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Ansonia
Meigs Stere
Stephen Hale
Anturer
Osiaoa Exalser
Paroe
Fail to Petition for Injunction in Norwalk Theatre Case
Thomas had not recessed up to date and an application for injunction to restrain John Sphiine from releasing a new picture film was not presented. The New Haven Board of Frale indicated a move would be taken today but Judge Thomas did not meet as expected. Film managers and theater operators await written proceedings.
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Norwalk
Dune Els Fe
Thomis
John Sphiine
Te New Taventum Board of Frale
Thomas
Eclectic Examining Board Is Removed by Governor
The Connecticut governor displaced the entire Eclectic Medical Examining Board effective next Wednesday after notifying 55 doctors whose licenses had been revoked by the Holden grand jury that they were restored. Health officials said the board’s disorganization led to a reversal of revocation recommendations while public health councils would consider action at their next meeting.
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Board
State Health Department
Hariford
State Eclectic Medical Examining Board
Trumbull
Holden Grand Jury
Osborn
Stanley H Osborne
Healy
Eclectic Board
Health Department
Slectic Board
Selectic Board
Health Comisisoner
Frank Webb
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Melecine Medical Society
John O Perty
New Haven
James B Hair
Meies Ha Coppola
Anthony R Campo
Stamford
Raymond C Priscue
Danielson
Sland Brook Pumping Station to be Operated Again
The Sland Brook pumping station on Island Brook Avenue, built years ago and unused, will receive machinery and go into operation. Estimated cost is about 15000 dollars. The Bower committee of the Common Council agreed and will seek bids. A sewers contract for several streets will be authorized at the Monday session.
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Island Brook Avenue
Bower Committee
Common Council
Inland Brook
Wil- Ham Street
Knowlton
Olympia Macri to face second trial in Litchfield
Olympia Macri charged with the murder of John Bagnano will be tried again in Litchfield as the court weighs bail. Attorney for the state argued venue change was proper while defense cites constitutional bail protections and a historic case to support release pending trial. The judge reserved ruling after extended arguments, with continuation noted on Page 15.
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Brew Haven
Olympia Macri
John Bagnano
Litchfield Corr
soTue
Gil
John
Booths
Vourt
Yoosepo Nmunway
OUN- Eel Fm
Curt
Herbert M Hayden
New Haven
Mary Stannar
Gailty
Josepha Whitney
Woman Held After Lexington Avenue Shooting Fray
White police sought Lilian Brown age 28 of 47 Lexington Avenue after a five shot incident linked to a love triangle. She was arrested in a taxi to Norwalk and held on $1000 bond for July 3 hearing. Josie Brown wounded in hip at St Vincents Hospital.
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Lilian Brown
Lexington Avenue
Soale
Norwalk
Josie
St Vincents Hospital
Josies
Cortright Names Young as Association Director
Everett Cortright appoints Assistant Superintendent John A. Young to head the Connetemui Teachers Association. Young will leave next week to attend the national meeting of the association in Indianapolis.
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Cortright
Young
Association
Everett Corright
John A Young
Connet
Emui Teachers Association
the Association
Indianapolis
Tax Collector Drew pledges forceful re election bid
Bridgeport officials vow to press for a harsh stance on new board appointees as the tax collector campaigns for the position. Other notes include sewer upgrades, library bids, school graduations, and local political maneuvering across Fairfield County.
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Bridgeport
Drew
Sewer Commission
John T King
Retail Dealers Exonerated by U S Commission
Washington report says after one month the Federal Trade Commission dismissed charges that 84 Connecticut farm equipment dealers and hundreds more in the East conspired with manufacturers to fix prices and curb farmers cooperatives. The case alleged dealers blocked supply to cooperative buyers but no proof was found.
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Washington
Washington DC
Federal Trade Commission
Ita
Connecticut
Eastern Implement and Vehicle Dealers’ Association
Commission
Pirates Due in Fairfield Today
Constable Arthur J Bennett will return from Greenport with two men wanted for the theft of the Little Hope from Southport Harbor. He traveled to Long Island to obtain affidavits for extradition papers to present to Governor Smith of New York before the men could be brought back to Fairfield.
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Painfield
Arthur J Bennett
Greenport
Little Hope
Southpoc
Bennett
Long Island
Trumbull
Smith
New York
Fairfeld
Shepherd Not Guilty in Chicago Murder Trial
In Chicago on June 26 Katt D. Shepherd was found not guilty of the murder of Will McClintock after a six hour jury deliberation. The verdict sparked a courtroom demonstration as Shepherd bowed his head. supporters cheered while his attorney assisted him to stand. The state planned further action in the coroner's inquiry into Mrs. McClintock's death, and the case was described as a major, possibly sensational, verdict with lingering questions about the exhumation findings and mercury.
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Shepherd
Chicago
Unionaire South
Armany
League of Nations
Berlin
Fourke
England
Katt D. Shepherd
Will McClintock
William Scott
Stewart
Hhey
Pedat
Robert E. Crewe
Stepherd
Emma McClintock
Billy
Or Tie
Crown
Lynch
Tard
Bullits
Attorney Crowe
Cin
McClintock
Giltal
Mark Spikans
Fairfield County Aerial Survey Consideration Discussed
Westport on June 26 Special report states Fairfield County Planning Association president Samuel F Senior authorized to form a five member committee to study an aerial survey and a proposed corporation to promote it. Estimated cost 546 900 and a company to own rights to aerial copies for sale to towns utilities and firms. Directors named include Senior and Waldo of Bridgeport and Biggs of Danbury.
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Westport
Samuel F. Senior
Fairfield County Planning Association
Appoit
Fairfield County
Conto? Beach
F Organized
Tor
Wand
Hare
Bethel
George C Waldo
Bridgeport
James D Biggs
Danpury
Charles P Rumf Darien
M Warren Coytes
Fairfield
Wiliam H Hart Greenwich
Southport Park
Summer school staff named for 15 teachers plan
Fifteen teachers will conduct elementary school summer classes starting Monday July 6. Teachers listed include Elizabeth Lee, Margaret Rock, Florence MacDonald, Marie Crotty, Mary Niedermeier, Catherine O'Brien, Anna Oliver, Gertrude DeVoy, Catherine Cassidy, Anna Lehane, Mira Dorothea McElroy, Elin Niki foroft, Eleanor Cushman, Jennie Munich, and Elizabeth Cavanaugh. Classes will be held at Longfellow Staples Lincoln and Shelton schools for various grades with high school sessions at the high school. Tuition is two dollars weekly for high school and one dollar weekly for elementary students.
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Board of Education
Aom
Mias
Elizabeth Lee
Margaret Rock
Longfellow
Florence MacDonald
Milas Marie Crotty
Shelton
Mary Niedermeier
Catherine O'Brien
Catherine Cassidy
Anna Lehane
Mira Dorothea McElroy
Elin Nikiforoft
Eleanor Cushman
Jennie Munich
Elizabeth Cavanaugh
Lincoln
Staples
Cassea
Republicans Endorse Gould for Postmaster in Fairfield
Fairfield officials report Deputy Sheriff William H Gould was endorsed by the Republican Town committee for postmaster. John R Petle, the Civil Service commission candidate, withdrew after the first vote. Abdul Arim, an alliance leader, began a heavy offensive near Tata as French forces counterattacked with mounting losses.
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Fairfield
William H Gould
Republican Town Committee
Thanam
John R Petle
Civil Service Commission
Gould
FFZ
Moroccn Lyne
Abdul Arim
Tata
High School Boy Loses Left Eye in Auto Crash
William Lyon a June graduate of B H W badly cut by flying glass in Wednesday morning car crash. Dr Irving L Nettleton reports Lyon lost his left eye after surgery performed yesterday. Lyon’s companion Miss Mary O Quer had a fractured arm and is in a Brickbridgeport hospital awaiting further treatment.
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Wilem Lyon
Gunaer
Irving L. Nettleton
Dr Nettleton
Lyon
Mary O'Quer
Ghele Rea i
Bridgeport Hospital
Penfield Reef Aground Again In Sunset Incident
A yacht ran aground at Penfield Reef tonight marking the fourth vessel to strike the reef in recent weeks. Salvage teams expect to refloat the boat at the next high tide.
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Pairfeld
Penfiel
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