Bridgeport Hydraulics appeal on water rates set for Monday
City plans to appeal the Public Utilities Commission decision granting Bridgeport Hydraulic a $152,000 charge to the city and a $1 increase in flat rates for fire water service. The city argues over water supply needs and reservoir projects at Easton, with trial expected in April and possible statewide appeal.
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Public Utilities Commission
Public Utilities
Bridgenort Hydraulic Company
Will Ho
John A. Cornell
Samual Senior
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Easton
Ifstles
Commission
Water Company
Frank ©. Healy
Hydraulic Company
Arthur Marsh
Supreme Court
Senior
Milacks
Umeg
Ham-rocks
Jake
Bridgeport
Estate Leaves Chauffeur Large Share In Will
Dr Charles M Wreeman of Metuchen died recently leaving a 100000 estate to his chauffeur Harry Mohring while his wife novelist Mary Wilkina Wreeman and four sisters receive smaller sums. The widow and sisters announced they would contest the will on grounds of undue influence and separation of the couple had occurred by October.
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Mederctin
Nlov
Charles M. Wreeman
Metuchen
Mary Wilkina Wreeman
Harry Mohring
Pickford siblings due before grand jury in rum probe
Jack Pickford and his sister Lottie Pickford are to be summoned before a federal grand jury following raids that allege a coast wide conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. Federal agents say evidence was found linking prominent film figures, with Joe Burke aiding the inquiry and several arrests reported in Hollywood and Los Angeles.
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Jack
Lottie Pickford
Los Angeles
Cal
Jack Pickford
Alan Forrest
H.H. Daley
Lolley
Tom
Joe Burke
United States District Attorney
Dotley
Inter
Burke
Pla
Jorden
Ally Attorney Cornell to die appeal again at Utilities ruling
Local report notes attorney Cornell plans another appeal to the Public Utilities on water rates. The company rejects blame for shortages as the appeal progresses. Judge John Pilon will decide if price changes stand amid ongoing disputes. A Greenwich elopement and various political notices also appear in this miscellaneous bulletin.
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Ally
Cornell
John Pilon
Price
Greenwich
Jondsly
Bethel Man Charged With Espionage Act Violation
Danbury March 16 A Bethel area man Alfred Wagenknecht was arrested on espionage act charges after an apparent passport application falsehood. He appeared before U.S. Commissioner William table in Bethel with bond set, and a later hearing scheduled for March 26. He faces possible transfer to New York authorities.
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Danbury
Mar
Margard
Alfred Wagenknecht
Plumtrees
Bethel
Sua Cs Department of Duster
United States
Mintshal Miller
New Haven
Wiliam
Thig Cy
Moreh
Haya Bone
Ignecht
Connartent
New York State
Wigerknecht
Motharcin
Wagene Knecht Milus
Martin
Alison
Wig
Trina At
Justice
Fool Galsoner
New York
Otter
Orier
Officer Taylor Faces Trial Before Police Commission
Disciplinary committee of the Police Department ordered a trial for Officer Chauncey Taylor. The hearing date was not set yet. The committee cited conduct unbecoming as the general charge and noted prior pension extension and questionable behavior on Stratford Avenue near Tuesday morning.
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Chauncey
Taylor Ance
Taylor
Frig
Stratford Avenue
Rotarians Name New District Governor
In a luncheon setting, JH Cooper was elected governor of the 30th Rotary District. The vote included Donald A Adams and Howard Canant among others, with the session showing support and nominations from Yale and local figures. The group listed several attendees from Waterbury and New Haven.
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NEW Yeavigsn
worBe
JH. Cooper
PY Lefeld
Mapa
Ielvice
Suvecad
Donald A Adams
Howard Canant
Tlolyoke Mass
Witldrew
Cooper
Mt Tohn Seasion
William R. Vince
Yale
le W. Churie
Newdoneden
Charles Heapran
Waterbury
Pal Tederteh
Arthur M. Brown
Norewich
Chamber of Commerce Nominees Chosen for Board Seats
The chamber selects six candidates to serve three year terms on the board. Names listed include Fred Atwater, HL Heach, Wot Diy, Carl Dietz, Hywiey W. P. Uindle, Pounk Hoot Mayes, Purdy George, Chips Wood, and W. Miller.
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Nonmeia
Chamber of Communes
Fred Atwater
Heaeh Oy
Diy
Carl i Dietz Grarae
Hywiey
W. P. Uindle
Pounk
Hoot Mayes
Purdy
George 1
Chips
W. Miler
Nine Democrats Meet in Secret Session
A fragment notes a group of nine Democratic officials meeting in secret discussing city matters. Text references include names and places, but the transcription is garbled, leaving key details unclear.
Plan Would Patrol High Seas For Rum Runners
A U S government plan to station Coast Guard cutters off the New York coast would patrol for rum runners on the high seas. The move aims to deter piracy and allow seizure of vessels approaching U S shores, with authority extending beyond territorial waters under a new piracy framework.
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Washington, Mare
Unitead States
Prac
New York
Tony
Rim
Tivhe Coat Guard
Custom Service
Prohibition Department
Eiard Cutley
New Jersey
Roca
Vegas
City Turns Green in Honor of St Patrick
City residents celebrate St Patrick's Day with parades and music as crowds expect rain to dampen outdoor events. The evening features traditional songs and dances in Brigeport amid a festive, green themed atmosphere.
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St. Patrick
Brigeport
Mideerola
Iso Watik
Aarien
Ireland
Treland
Patrick
Tax Returns Indicate Improved National Prosperity
Treasury reports show higher tax receipts and improved business conditions with an estimated four hundred million dollars collected between March and June. Officials note individuals with small incomes prepaid taxes, while overall income and profits taxes likely exceed last year’s totals of about 330 million dollars.
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Washington
Hvidenea
Almos
Treasury oMerits
Treasury
Transury
Afty
Eins
Mysterious Visitors May Help Solve Slain Model Case
New York reports indicate medical examiners found chloroform residue in Miss Dorothy Keenan’s West 57th Street apartment, supporting the police theory of murder and robbery. Investigators seek help from two men named May and Wilson, with Magintrate court releasing a key witness after a habeas corpus writ.
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New York
Dorothy Keenan
West 57Th Street
Noreks
Wilson
Miura
Marsa
Hostle
Mish Keenan
Ecg
Wilton
Maghall
Marshall
Cac
Miva Keenan
Mar
Flood
Eiprome
Bridgeport Whaling Era Tales From Old Logs
In the Jos of the last century a Bridgeport whaling company sent out sturdy vessels on three year voyages to chase whales. Excerpts from a ship’s log and the diary chart officer recount adventures and incidents from those long whaling missions.
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Bridgeport
Women’s Equal Rights Bill Hearing Before Connecticut Panel
The National Woman’s Party pressed a package of bills before the Connecticut General Assembly’s judiciary committee to grant women equal legal status. Mrs. N E Derecktor of Meriden presented proposals on jury eligibility, wage parity, and parental rights, while debate touched age of consent and marriage rules.
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National Woman's Party
Tthe Nations Woman's Party
Mra. N
Senate
Devecktor
Bell
Decketor
Bellet
Ue General Assembly
Perevitor
Thewellyn
Yale
Nonin
Miss Wiseil
Stratford Girl Dies of Sleeping Sickness
Miss Martha Hinged, 22, of Stratford, died yesterday from sleeping sickness. She was widely known in Stratford and employed by Welden Brothers Company. Survived by parents and brothers, services set for 2 oclock Monday at her home. Kev Lang pastor of the German church to officiate.
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Danbury
Mar
Grace T. Melagaith
Kve
Geo
Martha Hinged
Daugh
Thang
Lang
Te Geren
Birds Arriving Here Amid Spring Weather Oddities
Murky fragments reference game wardens and unusual wildlife events. A cryptic dialogue mentions observers, predictors, and a missing or mis-sorted creature, with scattered names like Game Warden Wal and Wanie Measter.
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William Bearina
German Counselor Meets Hughes in Washington
Dr. Hans Dieckhoff, counselor of the German Embassy, met with Secretary Hughes by special appointment in Washington. No purpose was announced and officials declined to comment due to the recall of Germany's ambassador.
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State Department
Washington
Mar
Associated Press
Hans
Heinrich Dieckhoff
Hughes
Dieckhoff
Eit
Otto Wiedfeldt
Artibassador
Democratic Club Condemns Challenger Bill in Bridgeport
The Fourth District Democratic Club condemned the Challenger Bill, denouncing the General Assembly for blocking the Wire Prevention bureau and related reforms. The resolution, presented by Coleman, urged opposition to the legislature’s action affecting Bridgeport’s municipal powers.
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Democratic Club
Rooma
Bridgeport
Ure
Waterbury Woman Found Dead in Bed
Waterbury woman Mathilda Dhingerford, age 42, residing at Watoplings, was found dead in bed by Miss Woodcock this morning. Dr Kavhor summoned, death attributed to heart trouble, body removed to Waterbury late afternoon.
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Auleord
German Reparations Talks Denied By Berlin Officials
Official quarters in Berlin denied reports of a new German plan to settle reparations with the Allies. German headquarters reiterated that negotiations require Germany's full freedom from duress, while denying attempts to link talks to French or other actors. Dispatches noted no knowledge of a fresh proposal and inquiries into Mr Mieckbory's briefing with Secretary Hughes yielded no new information.
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Cuno
Germany
Berlin
Adrlin
Alee
Nemotta
Reichstag
Complete Freedom Front
Lugo Stinnem
Bern
Wi Wan
Herr Stinner
Wheather
Ktale
Hughes
Ayegard
Men Held for U S Court Trial Over Alcohol Charge
Two men identified as Thomas Marrone of 32 Brest Street Brooklyn and Vincent Appleelia of St Withers Falls were before a United States Commissioner after examination. Each posted $500 bond for the next federal court term. A Buick roadster with 3 gallons of alcohol in the back was seized, alleged to be consigned to a Bridgeport drug store, and the vehicle and cargo were contraband per federal agents.
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Gra Alvahol
Thomas Marrone
Brest Street
Brooklys
Vincent Appleelia
St Withers Falls
Noraignews
United States Conmissal
Jd. Lavery
Staveford
Bridgeport
Claims Wife's Stage Hopes Wrecked Matrimonial Ship
A 1810 divorce case reports John Jschol of Greene market as the comedian producer. He alleges his wife deserted five weeks after their April 24 marriage to pursue a stage and film career in California, with possible employment in Hollywood. He seeks divorce and alleges she left without cause, while witnesses note her stage activity and residence connections.
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Greenewich
Deserdan
John W
Yesterdiss Scholl
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