Progress Week Exposition Gains Vigorous Backing
Bridgeport officials and local business leaders backed a Progress Week Exposition proposed to cost about 20000 dollars. The Chamber of Commerce led the drive with plans for a giant circus tent and events in Bridgeport center aimed at boosting civic spirit and local commerce.
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Badgeport
Mie
Aaiy
Umerca
CU. A. Willard
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Ta Vuedea
M. Couper
Francis Brinnan
Gemres T. Woods
Chum
Rz Aml
Ratherin
Relen
Credit Men
Asa
HW. Hatfield
Bridgeport Insurance
ARSOC
Uberry
Ange
Pardy
A.M. Stone
Signs Club
Ter
Raalters
George
Woods
Rogers
Traffic
Assoc
James P
Carraveling Salem
Social Howard
Afedicaykeman
Norwalk Moves Toward Municipal Civic Center
City officials in Norwalk advance plans for a municipal civic center after a council vote. The proposal outlines funding and site considerations, with outcomes pending final approval and measures to balance public needs.
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Norwalk
Meredith to Inspect Normal School Here
The State 1 will visit the city to inspect the state normal school. After inspection Dr. Meredith will certify the school as meeting state normal school standards.
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Meredith
Ermal
City Board of Education
Engineer Gave Version Of Death Of J Bilton
Coroner heard a witness recounts a Springfield express encounter when John Bilton stepped onto the eastbound tracks in Bridgeport. Railroad officials and another observer noted Bilton appeared despondent, with friends stating he had been low in spirits, suggesting possible suicide rather than accident.
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John
Bridgeport
Springfield Press
John J. Phelan
Louis S. Reyt
Mount Vernon
Billen
Leas
Uiton
Robert M. Morehouse
New Haven
Bilton
Superinten
Sergent Murphy
Yatto
Vermont
Canada
Jia Repnew
Vaughn Wheeler
Springfield Express
Matt
Tom
Cesta
Settlement Reached In Woman's Insurance Action
A woman reports a settlement with Long Island insurer Tancook Mutual Life after a dispute over her husband’s policy. She states company officials promised a new policy before his fatal injury and claims the case was withdrawn yesterday.
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Neon Ok
Alupt
Tancook Mutual Life
W. Huxford
Long Island
Iinal
Cal
Inope -Moftums
Braithwaite Becomes City Hall Clerk in New Post
Braithwaite takes desk at city hall as the new clerk with duties including appraisal of benefits and damages. The scene shows him in the clerk’s office on Lane Street, where he begins work clearing tiles and organizing files.
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Braithwaite
City Hall
Orive
Ated
Paclinia
Rex Violet
Fas
Deai
Wiff Russell Ais
Elure
Lane Street
Explosion in Germany Kills Five Injures Thirty-Eight
A factory blast in Germany kills five workers and injures 38 others. Emergency responders rush to the site as authorities investigate the cause and the extent of the damage.
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Germany
Connecticut Governor Trumbull Entourage Attends Washington Events
Governor John T. Trumbull of Connecticut and party arrived in Washington late due to a train delay. They visited the Capitol for the inauguration, then attended receptions at the White House and a Mayflower hotel dinner hosted by Senator Hiram Bingham and Mrs. Bingham.
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George ¥. Manning
Washington
Celi Clovernor
John T. Trumbull
Connecticut
Coolidge
Eleig Rn
Trumbull
Edouard L. Kelly
Major Cole
Powhatan Hotel
Hiram Bingham
Capitol
Tote
Ing
Enatay
Mra. Bingham
Ile
Benator Bingham
Klastaf
Governacy of States
White House
Mayflower
Charman J. Ar Rowaback
Catherine Byrne
Josephine Foster
New Haven
Willam F. Verd
Mrs. Bingham
Powhatan
Kominsky pugilist granted divorce in criminal court
Barce J Sominsky prize fighter of this city was granted a decree in criminal court after a jury found Loomis Kominsky and Bo were involved. A year sentence followed for a statutory offense for Peter Lachar and Tarity for associating with Mrs Kaminsky after visiting her home. Mabel Rowland Shelton alleged cruelty. George D Shelton secured a divorce decree by Lennard Rast.
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Barce
J. Sominsky
Christopher L.sterday
Loomis Kominsky
Peter Lachar
Tarity
Kaminsky
Mabel Rowland Shelton
George D. Shelton
Lennard Rast
Spring Fever Epidemic Strikes City Schools Report
Doctor reports eight cases of spring fever across city public schools with two hundred students showing symptoms but not attending classes. Medical staff urge caution as teachers note increased restlessness and fatigue.
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Ube
New J Aven Clergyman Delivers Lenten Sermon Here
A new clergyman from New York, WP Foster of Memorial Presbyterian Lew Blaven, will conduct a Lenten sermon in the local church. The event highlights a shift in pastoral leadership and emphasizes doctrinal renewal during the season.
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WP. Foster
Memorial Presbyterian
Lew Blaven
Presbyterian
Renee Yea
New York
Bishop Brewster to consecrate Trinity Church in Bridgeport
Episcopal Bishop Chauncey Brewster will visit Bridgeport on April 15 to consecrate Trinity Episcopal Church at Washington avenue and Goartland street. Rector Rev. Henry Whitehead announced the plan yesterday and said confirmation services will be held on Easter Sunday.
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Tit. Hey
Chauncey Lb. Brewster
Bridgeport
Trinty Episcopal Church
Washington Avenue
Goartland Street
Henry &. Whitehead
Yeterday
Whitehead
Robert T. Wacker
Mobridge
Mass. Designer Sees Sanctuary Lamps Installed in Lime
A designer from Massachusetts who crafted the sanctuary lamps believes they will be installed in Lime. His work drew interest from local churches and the project timeline remains under discussion.
Princess Yolanda to Expect Child This April
Rome March 4. The Princess Yolanda eldest daughter of King Victor Emanuel and wife of Count Valvi di Bergolo is expecting the birth of a child in the first part of April. She married Count de Bergolo in 1928 and gave birth to a daughter on January 27, 1224.
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Rome
Associated Press
Yolanda
Victor Emmanuel
Valvi di Bergolo
Count de Bergolo
Rinso transforms washday by easing rinsing heavy work
A Lever Bros advertisement touts Rinso as the ideal laundry soap that does most of the washing, leaving only rinsing. It claims millions of homes see lighter laundry effort, with guidance to dissolve Rinso in boiling water, add to wash, and rinse twice or thrice. Includes maker and location.
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Lux
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mass
Local Alumni Branch Forming Meeting Planned
A meeting is set for tomorrow evening at the Golden Hill House to form a local Connecticut Froebel Kindergarten Training School alumni branch. Mina Mary Mulls, principal, will preside. A social hour will follow with Mrs John Hughes hosting.
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Connecticut
Frobel Kinkergartes Training School
Golden Hill
The
W. CG. A
Mina Mary Mulls
Proses
John Hughes
Examination Of Teeth Give Public New Ideas
Dr. C. W. King of Bridgeport offers free full dental examinations this week with no obligation to treat. Prices posted: fillings $2, gold crowns $5, bridgework $5 and up. Specializes in cushion comfort teeth to prevent gum irritation. Advertisement.
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C. W
King
Main Street
Bridgeport
Housewives Test Soap Brands In Laundering Experiment
In a three family house three housewives tested soaps on soiled clothes. One used Rinso while others tried two alternatives. After a two hour soak the Rinso items came out clean and fresh, while the others lagged behind.
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Kominsky
Bishop Brewster
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Rinso
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