Appeal Against Water Rates Filed Monday
City to appeal Public Utilities Commission ruling granting Bridgeport Hydraulic Co a 152000 charge and higher flat rates to fund Easton Reservoir. Company seeks revenue to build a new shaft for additional supply. city aims to protect water access amid possible drought. Trial likely in April with possible Supreme Court action if needed.
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Public Utilities Commission
Bridgevort Hydraulic Company
John A. Cornell
Samus Senint
Bridgeport H Hydraulic Company
Fasten
Commission
Water Company
Staten
Frank KE. Healy
Hydraulic Company
Arthur Marah
Marsh, Stoddard & Day
Cornell
de ‘Sion
Samuel Senior
Ang Dam
Eastbn
Atemlocks
Leaves $100,000 Estate for Chauffeur in Contested Will
The late Metplicied BS N.Y. Marine Dr Chirtes Meenue left his widow Mary Freeman a nominal share and most of his fortune to his chauffeur Warry Molring. Freeman and her four sisters announced plans to contest the will alleging unduly influence after a separation in October.
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N.Y
Chirtes Meenue
Metuschen
Mary Witking Freeman Whd
Warry Molring
Freeman
Dr. Freeman
Mra Vreeman
Meth
Chen
Pickford Siblings To Face Grand Jury In Rum Probe
Jack Pickford and his sister Lottie Pickford will be summoned before a federal grand jury in Los Angeles after raids uncovered what federal prohibition agents termed evidence of a coast wide conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. Agent H H Daley announced the development tonight.
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Lottie Pickford
Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Pickford
Alan Forrest
H. H. Daley
Local attorney appeals public utilities ruling on water routes
Attorney Cornell plans another appeal after a public utilities decision on water routes. Judge Soba Ulon will publish a statement on Sivin distrar OOP. Greenwich elopement case draws Supercourt attention involving Dorothy Lilly and William. Milford Democratic club meeting previews March 6 commission review and April 1 legislature.
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Soba Lulon
Sivin Distrar
Greenwich
Dorothy Lilly
William
General Assembly
Mourthaigtrict Democrate Club
Officer Taylor to Face Trial Before Police Commission
An inquiry by the Police Department’s United Committee into Officer Chauncey Taylor led to extended suspension and a forthcoming trial before the Police Board. No hearing date or specific charges were announced. the inquiry found probable cause on a general conduct charge.
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Inio
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Triad
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Tri
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Sant
Stratford Acar
Miss Grave Dies From Injuries After Fall
Danguly March 16 Miss Grave daughter of a well known family and secretary of a large philanthropic group died today from injuries suffered weeks earlier when she fell on a dew slick street.
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Danguly
Mar
Grave F. Flelaeth Tetther
Bethel Man Charged With Espionage Act Violation
A Bethel man, alias Wagnenknecht and others, was charged under the Espionage Act and brought before a U S magistrate in New York for a hearing set March 26. The warrant, exchanged in a federal case, lists passport and travel details and alleges wrongdoing connected to a foreign contact.
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Alfreg Wagenknecht
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United State Department
Juste Ane
United
Fies Federauliart
Pete Eins
New York State
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Wigoentine Hts
Tin di Mithel
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Knecht
AH Mutdin
Allison
Wieton 2
Wwe
Sowhayls
Annie Pulse
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New York
Rotarians name new district governor at luncheon
Rotarians named Donald A. Adamus district governor at a luncheon in the city. Cooper and the selection were unanimous. Sponsors included Yale’s Wain Ro Yin, J. Wo Clue of New London, Chaves Chapin of Waterbury, Paul Diedericht of Waterbury, and Arthur A Brown of Nor.
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George Thi
Cooper
Unfield
Mans
Ath
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Tlolyeke Masa
Professo
Wain Ro Yin
Yale
J. Wo Clue
New Fonsdon
Chaves Chapin
Waoterbury
Paul Diedericht
Wate Dates
Arthur A Brown
Nowee
Chamber of Commerce Nominees Are Chosen for Board Seats
Nominees for the Chamber of Commerce board of directors have been selected by the membership for three year terms. The slate includes Mayors, George Hawley, Cathy Dieta, and George Ut Wonda among others, with voting to determine the final slate.
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Mayer Bred Atwaeer
I Beach
Cathy Dieta
George 8
Hawley
Hitndto
Mogoeld
George
RT Pd Ps
Nine Democrats Meet Behind Closed Doors
Report claims a secret gathering involved nine Democratic figures and several aldermen. The meeting discussed council actions and potential policy moves, with participants unnamed and details sparse.
Pirates Patrol Proposed To Fight Rum Runner Trade
The United States considers a plan to patrol U S waters with cutters to intercept rum runners. The move aims to curb bootlegging beyond three miles by forcing pirates to surrender or be tracked to shore. International law and Coast Guard authority are cited as supporting steps.
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United States
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Walstead
Vidar International
Ashers
Coast Guard
Customadhvice Am
Prohibition Department
Ftsaign
New Dvisey
City Turns Green for St Patrick Day in Bridgeport
A mistyped, noisy notice describes Bridgeport celebrations for St Patrick Day with Irish songs and dances. Weather notes mention rain. The piece recalls Old Ireland and performers pledging traditional melodies and garbed outfits.
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Padrick
Ireland
Satin
Patiiek
Mary Fo
Tax Returns Indicate Broad Prosperity in Nation
Reports from Treasury officials in Washington state that tax returns suggest a widespread rise in prosperity. They estimate March 1 to 14 receipts will exceed last year's by about fifty million dollars, with total taxes and profits climbing as fewer taxpayers miss payments and more show ready funds to settle obligations.
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Washington
Treasury
Mysterious Visitors May Help Solve Slain Model Case
Reports from medical examiners after autopsy on Dorothy Keenan, West 37th Street artist model, support police theory she was murdered and robbed of jewels. Brain signs point to anesthetic use. investigators note possible suspect links to a Marshall and a secretary, with notes about valuables valued at 150000 reportedly missing.
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My. Marshall
New York
West 37Th Street
Yestead
Dh Frowan
Monkcal Baguartier Wateby
Wilkon
Phey Ee Wilson
Dha
Wilson
Anya
Marshall
Gera
Devel
Bridgeport Whaling Venture Of The 30s Recalled
In old Bridgeport a whaling company organized ships sailing one to three years to land the spoiling whale. Excerpts from a stopover leg recount adventures and incidents of these long voyages within the era cited.
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Bridgeport
National Woman's Party pushes equal rights bills in Connecticut
The National Woman's Party urged the Judiciary Committee in Hartford to place women on equal legal footing with men. The package would redefine jury eligibility, parental rights, divorce rules, and age of consent while removing disqualifications for women in the courts.
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Dino
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Derecktor
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Yale
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Stratford Girl Dies From Sleeping Sickness
Miss Mathie Glygdel, 24, of Stratford, died at home yesterday after a three week illness described as sleeping sickness. The deceased, known in Stratford, worked for Blane Proprietor as a Welch Brothers employee, with three brothers Harri Oaear and neat LAngalsuey among her kin. A service was held at the Byrean church with burial at the family plot.
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Dhaught
Hang Tingdell
Nichols Terrien
Strathard
Sarpdne
Misa Lingdell
Str
Ford
Welch Brothers
Ely
Harri
Oaear
Neat
de Lang
Byrean Church
Birds Arriving Here as Spring Nears Weather Forecast
Readable fragments describe birds arriving as spring approaches with uncertain weather predictions from local observers. The garbled text mentions a gate, Laurel Avenue, and names like Gaerne Warden and AL Williamson, but few clear facts remain.
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AL. Williamson
Ira Dent
German Counsel Meets Hughes in Washington
Secretary of State Hughes conferred with Dr. Hans Dieckhoff counselor of the German Embassy in a special Washington meeting. No announcement was made on the purpose or outcomes of the session and German officials limited comment due to the embassy exchange.
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Washington
Mar
Associated Press
Hans
Heinrich Dieckhoff
Dieckhoff
Otto Wiedfeldt
Germany Holds Line on Reparations Talks Amid Berlin Rumors
Berlin dispatches report Berlin denies any new German plan to advance reparations talks with France and the Allies. Officials say no fresh proposal or negotiations are under consideration and that communications with German officials are routine.
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Berlin
Sifeet
Nosavquarien JL
Cuno
Reichstag
Germany
Hugo Sunner
Atinnes
Belin
Hoosn
Herr Biinnes
oMchelp
Consideras
Treekhoff
Atle
Waghen
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Erisia
Waterbury Woman Found Dead in Bed
Waterbury resident Mrs Woodcock reported the death of Mathilda S Hungerford aged 72 at Wand Point Waterbury. Coroner said heart trouble caused death and authorized removal of the body. Body taken to Waterbury for further handling.
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Wileord
Mathilda S Uungerford
Watepbury
Port Mounbull Beach
Woodcock
Waterbury
Men Held After Federal Alcohol Transport Arrest
Two men identified as Thomiks Marrone and Vincent Appicell were arraigned yesterday before United States Commissioner Hugh Lavery on charges of transporting goath alcohol without a permit. Bonds set at 500 each, they await the next term. Federal agents reported 9b gallons of alcohol found in a Butch roadster on a post road near Stamford bound for a Bridgeport drug store. liquor and vehicle confiscated.
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Thomiks Marrone
Brooklys
Vincent Appicell
Elty
United Lutter
Hugh Lavery
Cyp
Staveford
Bridgeport
Matrimonial Shipwreck Hinders Wife’s Stage Career Says Husband
Jurors heard that Mrs Ethel Scholl left her marriage to pursue stage and screen work after claims by John Z Scholl of Greenswich that his wife ignored stage duties. Testimony described a quarrel over her acting career and a plan to divorce, with witnesses confirming the couple’s residence and social ties in Greenwich and nearby locales.
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Pickwick Rciay
Bahell
Atha
Holy Greenwich
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