Senators to Press Square Deal for Jitneys in Hartford
Bridgeport senators push for a square deal on jitneys as Legislation aimed at state regulation faces a Senate House clash. House passage sparked jitney protests, while supporters urge fair treatment and continued operation amid daylight saving and probate shifts under discussion this week.
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Bridgeport Senators
Square
Jitneys
Titner
Senate
General Assembly
Hartford
House
Sen
Ator
A. L. DeLaney
Pey
Ste Dion
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Final Rush to Pay Income Tax Expected at Federal Building
Hartford tax collectors push to the limit as last minute filers swarm the Federal Building. Commissioner W. H. Ferrell notes nationwide rush with temporary tables set up to aid overwhelmed staff. a Chinese businessman with a twenty six member firm seeks guidance on tax due. Thousands of accounts remain to be processed before deadline.
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Sais
W. H. Ferrell
Hartford
Unis City
Allied and German Soldiers Revel Nightly in Duesseldorf Cabarets
Reports from Duesseldorf describe nightly revelry as Allied and German soldiers fraternize in cabarets and restaurants. French occupation rules ease, allowing limited drinking and dancing as both sides observe morale and profits rise amid occasional misunderstandings. Local cabaret owners face scrutiny over licensing while unions await testimony in separate railway labor cases.
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Duesseldorf
Duesssldorfs
Duesseldorfs
Selaan Barracks
Reil Executives to Take Stand Friday
CHICAGO March 14 Four top railway executives are expected to testify next Friday before the United States railroad labor board in response to summers issued by the board. Dewitt Curler chairman of the association of railway executives and his assistant Robert S. Br erd will be called Friday morning. W Afterburys vice president of the Pennsylvania and Carl R. Gray president of the Union Pacific will testify Friday or Saturday. The board acted after Frank P. Walls urged the appearance of the executives.
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Chicago
Spromingat
United States Railroad Labor
Boars
Dewitt Curler
Association of Railway Execut
Robert S. Br ‘Erd
W. Afterburys
Pennsylvania
Carl R. Gray
Union Pacific
Tar
Eptard
Frank P. Walls
Honest Doctor Endorses Vegetable Compound Cure
A reader praises Dr Burkshards Vegetable Compound for stomach trouble and constipation. The testimonial notes honest recommendations and urges trying the medicine before paying for injections. Contact address given as 21 Main St.
Old English Catarrh Remedy for Deafness Heads Noise Cure
An advertisement outlines a home remedy for catarrhal deafness with head noises. It describes a nasal spray approach and presents a simple tonic using chamomile or a misnamed herb and sugar stirred in water, claiming quick relief by reducing inflammation in the Eustachian tubes. The piece promotes constitutional treatment and urges readers to obtain the remedy via doctors.
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England
Retail Board of Commerce Elects Directors
The Nelsis Board of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting in the Algonquin club yesterday elected directors including Hadley Furniture Hawley, Davis and Hawley Green Conlin and Green, F and Company, Dry Goods Company Jones, I M Read Company, Hindle WP Hindle and Lane's Confectionery. A second meeting is set for today at noon at the Algonquin. The board aims to create a permanent secretary position and cover expenses to defend merchants' interests.
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Nelsis
The
Chamber of Commerce
Algonquin Club
Tighard Oppel
Hadley Furniture
Hawley, Davis and Hawley
Green
Conlin and Green
F and Company
C Land
Dry Good Company
Jones. I. M. Read Company
Croup No
R. T. Whitine T. Whiting
Hindle
WP. Hindle
A. Th. Lane
Arrangements for Irish concert and ball announced
Committees of the United Friends plan a concert and ball to raise funds for the Irish famine relief. Reports say arrangements progress, tickets in large advance sale, with well known local Irish singers and entertainment features on the program.
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United Fri Delins
Casiu i Feries
Hibernigslagten Avenue
Iage
Ireland
Police Spirit Slayer Away details in Perth Amboy case
A Perth Amboy murder case unfolds with police questioning a suspect, a confession reportedly tied to a New York chemist, and a grand jury convening in Middlesex County. The victim, Mrs. Wilson, was found murdered at her Perth Amboy home, with the crime described as a brutal, fright-induced death.
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Gitesny
Charles Hauser
Jay Warden
Policeman Mount
Keyport
Blandslaina
Amboy
Gurat Vie Lakiai
Pall
Perth Amboy
Tasband Ho
Naighl
Marvey J. Wiisae
Aly
Wilton
Nothering
Joseph E. Stricker
Middlesex County
Mr. O Et Gibson
Nirs. Wilson
Ti Autos
Truthful advertising urged by expert at local club meeting
George Frank Lord, president of Greenteat Advertising of New York, told Bridgeport’s local ad club that truthful advertising must avoid selling lies and wasteful claims. He cited a cleaner ad misstep and urged consistency and responsible messaging to boost long term results. Russell Quaintance resigned as committee chair to take a trip abroad. Elmer Pirsen will lead the membership drive in his place.
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G. F. Lord
Ad. Club
Tae Bridasport
George Frank Lord
Tee
Greenteat Advertising Corporation of
New York
Torming Voursie
Vonsur Sc
Saint
Suita Fle
Evi
William
Cuba
Mexive
Elmer Pirsen
Legislators Rely on Expert Advisors In Legislative Process
The report argues legislators depend on an “assistant government” of advisers inside Washington. It cites figures and names, including Joseph Iefres of Chicago, to claim many insiders influence policy, rail and commerce committees, and the manufacturing lobby. The piece portrays a vast network guiding decisions and shaping public administration.
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Barrett
Congress
Washington
Gauhr
Barrett Agserva
Joseph Iefres
Chicago
Chamber
United States
Thetn
Ain ‘Sarrett
Thom
Pally Roware
Bviliway
Essalls
Reureelo
Ageistine
Peonie
Arditex Estimatia
Garrett
Cushings
Calde Énal
Hill
Ets Sith Congre
Reverend Durty Delivers Spiritual Way Out Sermon
Reverend Philip Gavan Durty of the Divine Compassion orders preaches at St Pauls Episcopal Church on spiritual escape. The Weslck mission is ongoing with services held nightly. last night drew a modest crowd.
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Philip Gavan Durty
Order of the Divine Compassion
St. Paul's Episcopal
Pela
Samant
Distribution of Immigrants Abatement Pleas Heard
Petitioners seeking tax abatements due to poverty spoke before the Common Council committee on claims. Several applicants requested personal tax abatements while others argued for reductions tied to residency and health status. The hearing featured remarks on immigrant groups and test provisions, with a report on island conditions and local officials involved. Reports on the claims were scheduled for Monday night at the hotel.
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Peryone
Honnel
Bishop Murray to Head Banquet in Stratfield Hall
Bishop Murray will serve as guest of honor and principal speaker at a dinner in Stratfield Hall inaugurating a campaign for aid to Ireland. The Bridgeport branch of the American Committee for Relief in Ireland chairs the event with Cardinal Gilmore and O'Coswell among speakers. Reservations are limited, obtainable at Room 38 Stratfield headquarters.
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Bridgeuart
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Ireland
Morgan A. Oe Reien
New Yary Te Ohalen
Cardinale Gilwons
Ynam
Stratfield
Ani Vl
Thoee
Aireid
Aleris
Telegirl
Hartford
Will Pendan
The Ostrich May Be Evolving a One-Toed Form
A fragmented note suggests ostrich evolution toward a one toed form, replacing the present two toed condition. The text references pace of change and possible intermediate forms while noting current anatomy and function.
Obituary notices for John J. Pullin and several locals
The obituary notices recall John J Pullin 22 of New Haven crushed in a trolley accident and dying after a hospital transfer. Services were set at 9 am and burial at Sacred Pearl, with details about survivors and hours. Additional notices honor Mrs Clara Holverbers and Mrs Lacy Storms, with services at Read Memorial chapel and Park Cemetery. Other obituaries mention Frederick Watkins and Julie Selma, with burial at Mountain Grove and State Street Reformer church rites.
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JL Pullen
John J. Pullin
New Fluven Hospital
Inter
New Haven
Mayg Ollam
Nig City
Sh Michael'ls
Lle
Waa
Jorni
Read Memorial Chapel
Mnuitain Grove
Lacy Storms
Lucy Blorma
Thin City
Gerald Hvsemrd
Warin Park Yeemetery
Palventers
Dneoh, Frank, Anton, Hugene
Chto Hern
Monday Conference Proposal Shuffles Packer Labor Talks
A Chicago meeting of workers representatives sparked a proposal to set a conference for next Friday. The exchange mentions Davis, Lane, and an attempt to resolve a strike referendum. Peckers attorneys Condon and Moyer weigh in with Go attorneys and labor department involvement.
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Davis
Chicago
Lane
Loupe
Saris
Wesday
Marck Oe
Condon
Dan Moyer
Unsettled New England Weather With Showers
The report notes unsettled conditions across Southam and New York areas with Tuesday and Wednesday showers. It forecasts mild temperatures continuing, with variable winds from the east and frequent showers. A mention of almanac data near Bridgeport and preventive health ads appears in the snippet.
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Southam
New England
Missiasi Roy
Washington the likely scene for new international talks
Analysis argues Washington will host forthcoming conferences shaping global disarmament and peace. It contrasts secret Paris processes with open U S diplomacy, noting public accountability and media coverage as crucial to legitimacy. The piece cites Wilson era missteps and predicts Washington as the focal point for future negotiations and League of Nations considerations.
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Senate
Knex
Ugh
Maron
Pollev
Pelworh Harding
Garmin
Gannany
Germany
Shere
Hame
Europe
Gore
Borsllis “Piesantiaig
League of Nations
Washington
Mad Eye
Americ
Paris
Wilson
Partie Gre
Detera Fion
Wilsen
Karone
America
Crystallized Fare: Forest Seed Coatings on New Florent Land
A speculative note describes forests coated with bell substances on the continent of New Fletland. It suggests er orustilians arising from decomposed shell-fish carried by winds, depositing dust on trees and plants.
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New Fletland
Anarchist Confesses to Murder of Premier Dato
A garbled report claims an anarchist confessed to killing Premier Dato amid unclear names and dates. Police are investigating the motive and identifying witnesses while authorities seek confirmation of the claim.
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Dato
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