R T Must Improve Service or New York Will Take Over Lines
In Whew Votik on March 17 transit counsel Burr warned the Interborough Rapid Transit Company that the city would take over and operate subway and elevated lines if service did not improve. The Transit Commission was instructed to notify Interborough of required service upgrades by March 3. A 30 day municipal operation notice would follow failure to comply.
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Bury
Intersborough
Mit
Burr
Interborough
Interberaneh
Nepal
Italians in State Seek Passports in Mass Move
The text reports a large group of Italians in the state pursuing passports. It mentions resigents and a oriamen, with fragmented phrases about officials and a possible collective action. The fragmentary OCR yields unclear names and dates.
Bridgeport Women May Vote in Next Election
Bridgeport could see women voting for presidential electors if the national woman suffrage amendment is ratified before the next election. Town Clerk C. E. Winton said Connecticut’s legislature to ratify will likely act soon and noted voting machines will be adjusted for women voters the same as for the board of education.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut
C. E. Winton
Board of
Eduction
Educatisn
Winton
Naval program for Canada disapproved
Ottawa Ontario March 1 Proposals for a Canadian naval building program submitted to a government caucus last night met strong opposition and few members favored any naval defense plan this year. The immigration expressed opposition to immediate action saying there is no need and that European empires cannot end for a generation.
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Ottawa
Ioavas
Imigrara
Europe
Miners Offer Figures On Living Expenses
New York Mdash 17 Volume s of statistics on the high cost of living were presented for consideration at the conference of the subcommittee of Anthracite coal miners and operators. They aim to negotiate a new wage settlement. Cabinet members backed figures with little hope for miners demands, citing required increases per year amid waste costs and settlement pressures.
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New York
Mdasch
Wilumingus
Senate panel to probe U S Grain Corporation
Chairman Lavollette authorized by the Senate manufacturers committee to appoint a sub committee to investigate the United States grain corporation. The inquiry was proposed in a resolution by Senator Reed Democrat of Missouri and adopted by the Senate last week.
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Washington
Mar
Lavollette
Senate Manufacturers’ Committee
United States Grain Corporation
Reed
Missouri
Senate
New Probe Sought Into Socialist Assemblymen Charges
A resolution introduced in the Albany Assembly today requests a new probe into charges of disloyalty against five Socialist assemblymen. Democrat Cuvillier argues the state attorney has suppressed evidence and called for a full inquiry.
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Albany
N.Y
Tocay
Cuvillier
West Avenue to Have Negro Boarding House
A rooming house for calaced people will open within a few days at the old Lav uobeo residence on West Avenue, with Phillip Wink named in charge. The plan, opposed by the town’s selectmen, faces contested approvals from the Common Council. Population figures from the census bureau show Hawaii at 249,092, up 68,982 since 1910, while Moline and Charlottsque report notable gains. other cities list varying increases. TORRINGTON PASTOR DEAD: The Rev Carroll, 35, pastor of the A M E church, died after years in the community.
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Phillip Wink
West Avenue
Campbell
Ralse
Lav Uobeo
Epuiles
Conunan Coun
Washington
Hawaii
Labor Leader Killed in War Conflict Incident
Inkur war era tensions erupt with the killing of a labor leader linked to Manrios Moasey born February 3. The violent event centers around a saloon fight on the South Side, with a gunshot wound to the cheek and ensuing legal actions. Local authorities and witnesses report ongoing investigations into the ties between workers, tenants, and labor unions amid heightened unrest.
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Chivagg
Inkur
Chav
Manrios Moasey
Velay
Dare
Tabor
Hanes
Arish
Gaisgreun
Murda
Huey
Tibor
Wurley
Bridgeport Man Seeks Honor Roll Name Removal
Andrew Walker of 202 A Loni street reported killed in action overseas. He appeared at Gly Hall yesterday to request removal of his son’s name from Bridgeport’s war dead honor roll. The message claimed his son did not die in service and was hospitalized at a New facility.
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Andrew Walker
Loni Street
John Walker
Gly Hall
Bridgeport
Baby clothing sale offers varied items at low prices
A mother’s section advertises babies and children's garments in small lots. Items include bonnets, bloomers, linings, slips, gowns, dresses, middies, and smocks with substantial price reductions from original costs. Second floor display features wool plaids dresses as low as $10.50.
Rich silks in dark live stripes priced at $2.50
Yafteta silks freshly from the loom feature handsome dark alive stripes in season favor. The weave is firm with fine luster, colors blend from deep red to silver, with a touch of blue in many patterns. Rich quality easily worth more than the price.
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Pri
Graceful new skirts for women of full figure
Graceful new skirts for full figure describe full-hipped and narrow silhouettes this season. Waistbands are shortened at the back with paneled braiding and pockets to break lines. Navy and black serge fabrics in sizes from 31 waist offer tailored, slimming drape.
Toilet-table comforts and perfumes advertised
In the center aisle front a list of toilet table comforts with prices. Items include Mavis talcum and powder, Mennen's talcum, Johnson's Baby powder, Padcock's corylopsis wax, Javace powder, Prophylactic tooth brushes, Daggett & Ramsdell face cream, Eleaya cream, Semper Giovine, Quiicura soap, Jergens glycerine soap, Laco castile soap, and coconut oil.
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Mennen
Padcock
Lyon
Daggett & Ramsdell
Eleaya
Ind
Physicians & Surgeons
Houbigant
Babcock
Kolynos
Porhan
Saniford
Pond
Gouraud
Stillman
Packer
Woodbury
Ferend
Delatene
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Detroit
Standard Motors Corp
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Aine Mark
Hilliggs
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Jet
Broad Street
R. T
Barr
Marcel Ei
Feeliak
NAVAL
Canada
U. S. Grain Corporation
Census Bureau Inclad
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Moline
Moberly
Charlottsque
VA Pyson
SEWAT
Yale Universe
Torrington
Jos
Murro
Fairchild
Main
Edison
Victrolas
Alfred Fox
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
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Hawley Opticians
ST. Ridgeport
Ace
Upre Stratfield
Main ST
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