Crosstown Bus Lines Inaugurate New City Traction Plan
Bridgeport organizers unveil a new cross-town traction policy linking Union Avenue to Canaan Road via Central Avenue with potential transfers to trolleys. J B Potter states routes including East End Crosstown and Brooklawn to West End are under study as city growth expands near Warren Harding High and General Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Company
J B. Potter
Bridgeport
Public Utilities Commission
City Hall
Bridgeport, Auto Transit Company
Commission
Union Avenue
Canaan Road
Central Avenue
Potter
Transportation de Tealde
Central
Inclu Avenue
East End Crosstown
Washington Avenue
Brooklawn
West End Factory
Ity
Warren Harding
General Epectric Company
Boston Avenues
Tunxis Hill
Ash Creek
Second District Republicans Nominate Doty for Council Seat
Harry Doty backed by A J Northey won the Second district Republican caucus to fill the Baxter vacancy in the Common Council. Doty led against Ward amid tensions at the caucus, police were called to quell disruptions, and the nomination proceeds to the Board of Aldermen for election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Doty
J Northey
Common Council
John P Baxter
Aldermen
Dsrect
Baxter
Ronald Ware
Ward
William Cannon
Baxtera
Kilpatrick
Wil Ba
Atdermante
Cannon
Oy Wara
John Farrell
Board of
Belle
Heputiicans
Vigor
Doty
Teapot Dome Case Halted For Fresh Start In Court
Federal Judge Kennedy abruptly adjourned sessions in the Teapot Dome lease annulment case to allow government lawyers a fresh start. Proceedings centered on admitting bank records of Albert B Fall and exchanges of Liberty bonds between Sinclair and the Mammoth Oil company.
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Cheysne Wve
Associated Prem
Teapot i Dome
Kennedy
Alber
The
Intrior
Teapot
Marr F
Embargo Lift on Poultry by New York State
New York Department of Farms and Markets lifted the embargo against Hearouts from Connecticut after 72 shipments were refused due to diseased chickens. Other states affected include Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
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New York Department of Farms and Markets
Connecticut
North Dakota
South Pakers
Wisconsin
Dana Pennsslanta
February Snowless for First Time in 52 Years
A report notes February without snow for the first time in 52 years across parts of the state. Weather officials indicate temperatures rose early and the ground thawed, ending a long snowy streak referenced by the Weather Bureau.
Bronx license clerk killed in fall before train
Bronx deputy license clerk Chenis McCabe died after falling or jumping before an elevated train on mid avenue. The incident occurred as he arrived at work, with reports stating he may have been attempting to cross tracks when struck by the train.
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Bronx
New York
Chenis McCabe
Cleth
Bureal
Elthe
Mid Avenue
Torres
Peru
Stolen Automobile Report From Middle Street
A car was taken from Middle Street during the night. The vehicle, described as a van with registration F-78301, was left parked near a house on Malisareatorea Golden ELI aes ard nethease pet. The thief took the key and vanished from the area. Police urge witnesses to contact Conn F-78301 with any information.
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Malisareatorea Golden Eli Aes
Henry Freya
Se Sbetlon
Birth Control Debate Caps Hartford Legislative Hearing
Hartford lawmakers hear expert testimony on birth control with Mrs Margaret Sanger and three doctors arguing for access while opponents led by two mothers of five cite moral concerns. The Senate committee questions experts as it weighs a bill allowing physicians to prescribe birth control methods amid partisan civilizational and humanitarian claims.
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Telegram
Hartford
Margaret Sanger
New York
Legislative Judiciary
Samuel C Detset
Herbert Fisher
Connecticut Council of Catholic Women
Thomas N Hepburn
Sanger
James Cooper
Boston
North Centre League of American
Thomas H Grath
Isip L. J
Connecticut
Senate
Charman
Daniel J
Cranin
Wishers
Mra
Duffy seeks court order to return to Westport police
Judge Leonard Nickerson hears a mandamus writ by Walter T Duffy to compel the Westport Board of Selectmen to restore him to active police duty or show cause. Assistant U S Attorney Fr Earle Garlick was unable to sign due to illness, with William H Come abstaining as legal adviser to Westport.
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Leonard Nickerson
Willam [ Tiernes
Greenwich
Madamus
Walter T Duffy
Saptalp
Westport Police Department
Board of Selectmen of
Westport
Asvaont
Earle Garlick
William H Come
Tv Legal Adviser
Wetport
Senate to vote on Isle of Pines this afternoon
In a lengthy session ending late at night Senator Copeland led opposition to the treaty recognizing sovereignty over the Isle of Pines urging delay until December. Opponent Senator Shipstead from Minnesota spoke an hour as debate continued without a recess.
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Senate
Isle OF Pines
Waslingston
Biethhay
Copeland
New York
Tuba
Pines
Fevator Copeland
Bowie
Jie
Pam
Avotoo
Shipstead Talmer- Labo
Minnesota
Fire Devastates Thomaston Blocks in Main Street Blaze
In Thomaston on March 13 a fire destroyed the Welton and Webster blocks on Main Street causing over 63000 in damage. The blaze threatened the adjacent telephone building and cut lines as operators Katherine Tyrell and Evelyn Muir remained at their switchboards amid thick smoke and intense flames.
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Thomaston
Welton
Webster
Main Street
Thomaston and
Waterbury
Welton and Webster
Katherine Tyrell
Evelyn Muir
Bigamy Charge Complicates Woodson Convict Husband Case
New York report details former runaway Mary Woodson learning her husband Jack Seldon is a former convict and may have another wife. The impending arraignment follows discovery of Mary’s whereabouts and possible habeas action by counsel Renard Sandler. The piece notes signatures suggestive of same author for Seldon and his mother Geta, raising questions about identity.
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New York
Mary Woodson
Washington
Jack Seldon
Honey Boy
Elmira Reformatory Parole Board
Mary
A B Woodson
Renard Sandler
Dawes Faces Senate Mockery After Warren Confirmation Vote
In Washington on March 12 Vice President Dawes faced ridicule as Senator Nevis of Nebraska recited a Sheridan parody during debate over Charles Warren’s attorney general confirmation. The satire depicted Danis’s urgent dash to the Capitol as Dawes appeared distant, sparking laughter and a dramatic, mock heroic defense of the day’s outcome.
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Washington
Ice
Dawes
Senate
Charles Beecher Warren
Nevis
Nebraska
Danis
Geneva Told Chamberlain Protocol Fails as Covenant Supplement
At Geneva March 18 the Associated Press reports Briand defends the League of Nations while France supports Covenant integrity. Britain rejects the Geneva protocol, opposing compulsory arbitration and preferring special defensive treaties to maintain peace amid disarmament debates.
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Geneva
Associated Press
Council of the
League of Nations
England
Ireand
Didward Benes
Council On the Protocol
League
Mr. Chamberlain
Great Britain
Austin Chamberlain
Japan
France
M Blland
Champelain
Rev Levi Rodgers Dies Dean of Fairfield County Clergy
Greenwich March 12 Special Rev Levi Rodgers aged 81 died at Greenwich hospital and was called the dean among Fairfield county ministers. He served 31 years as pastor of the North Greenwich Congregational Church and was an eloquent preacher. Rodgers graduated from Dartmouth College in 1866 and Andover Seminary and lived at 10 Chestnut Street East Greenwich. He is survived by his wife a brother and a sister in New Hampshire.
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Greenwich
Led Rodgers
Fairfield County
Greenwich Hospital
Ila
North Greenwich Congregational Church
Rodgers
Dartmouth College
Andover Seminary
Chestnut Street
East
Forthester
Teim
New Hampshire
Coolidge Re–sends Warren Nomination to Senate Fight Over General Warren
President Coolidge sent the name of Charles Beecher Warren to the Senate as the fight over his nomination for general counsel intensifies. Debate centers on whether Warren can be confirmed despite strong opposition from Republican leaders and key senators. Warren is expected to face a vote tomorrow after the Judiciary Committee reviews the nomination.
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Coolidge Adain
Warren
SENAT
Administration Toors
Paty
Banate
Curtis
Senat Vota
Wan
Sem
Wold
Whie House
Dawes Midiy
Germany
United Rates Benaie
Isle of Piner
Coolidge
Warrens
Senate
Tribute and protests mark busy city week on Page 3
The issue list shows a memorial note for a deceased member and a judiciary committee hearing on birth control urged by Renate and Margaret Sanger. Shoreline residents protest tax assessments as transit policy updates and public utilities hearings unfold. Stratford and Milford tie into local civic matters with court orders and elections.
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House
Renate Page
Margaret Sanger
Judiciary Committee
Shoreline
Amputation of Leg Sought to Save Goudeau
Ravmi 4 Goudeau of 45 Harriet Street remained in grave condition at Bridgeport Hospital after undergoing another operation following previous amputations. He reportedly froze his right foot while employed at the American Wapresa company and now suffers suspected poisoning as doctors strive to stabilize him.
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Goudeau
Harriet Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Wapresa Company
Thorne Reelect as Charities Director in Nine-Year Run
Argus P Thorne was reelected Superintendent of the Poor for the ninth consecutive year by the Charities board at the Welfare building yesterday. He won over Spencer Tr Gordon as the election took place, with the Charities department then located at the Police building on Muirherg avenue.
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Argus P Thorne
Charities Board
Thorne
Spencer Tr Gordon
Charities Department
Muirherg Avenue
Gloria Gould Now A Mother Not Going To Give Up Work
Gloria Gould Bishop wife of Henry A Bishop of New York gave birth to a daughter yesterday at a New York hospital. Mrs Bishop runs a Park Lane dancing academy and plans to return to work next Tuesday. Gloria, age 17, has long been in the public eye for dancing and charitable performances.
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Crosstowh
Public Utilities Commission
Doty
Ward
Duffy
Westport
Stratford
Paul L Miller
Mra
Gloria Gould Bishop
Wikins
Telegram
New York
Henry A Bishop
Bishop
Park Lane
War York
George
Faith Don Gould
Martial
Gloria Gould
Public Hearings Set In April On Proposed Sewers
Public hearings in early April will discuss the construction of new sewers. At a Sewer Committee meeting the council laid out plans and said city funds will pay part of the cost. James A McElroy noted $300000 of the $560000 sewer fund remains for this year’s program and supported immediate sewerage work under Mayor William.
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James A McRilroy
Enavian
McElroy
Wiliam
Canatl
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Northey
Ronald Ward
James Gompers
Arthur Suddy Acing
Cers
Warrell
Ico
Teapot Dome
Middle Street
Woodson
Seldon
Scenge Bureau
Jack Sedlow
Icense
Annie Mitchel
Geta
Jack Seldows
Hazel Dawes
Sheridan
Willard
Dane
Willards
Ike
Cha Willard
Tin Hoth
Anwi
Capitol
Ami
Hell
Maria
Tapiland
New
Pdv
Chamberlain
Briand
Levi Rodgers
Tome
Sen
Jay
Charles B. Warren
Nea
Sridgeport
Page & Factor
Foreman
Newtown
Danbury Hospital
Milford
Ricvilelli
Fairfield High School
Fairfield Band
Fairfields
Les Rodgers
Misa Wogdaon
Hima
Clergsman
American Tobacco Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supply Inc
Renara i
Mena
Brocka
Dennistoun
Ginova
Chamberlains
Proton
Walter Shines
Huish
Heh
Reilly
Eglht Seterans
Beal Tall
Trasven
South Manches
Tomar
Paul Herlenbach
Madison Square
Goudreau
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