Slawson Attacks Politicians Over School Meddling
Superintendent Slawson told a Men’s League audience at the Oliver Congregational church that political interference in school funding endangers child education. He warned Bridgeport’s 2,700 girls and boys face limited schooling without state and federal support, urging parental responsibility and practical, lasting education.
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Shonia Slawson
Men's League
Oulver Congregational Church
Slawson
Nrea
Bridgeport
Mexican Revolutionary Leaders Plea for Leniency from Obregon
In Mexico City on May 12 Generals Lucio Blanco Eduardo Hernandez French Villareal and Labio Gonzales former Caranza chiefs abroad have appealed to President Obregon for leniency if they surrender. They refused to acknowledge General Tomas Ezquierdo in Tamaulipas, who ordered Ezquierdo’s execution while seeking surrender talks, aU official reports say Ben printed.
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Mexico City
Lucio Blanco
Eduardo Hernandez
French Villareal
Labio Gonzales
Caranza
United States
Obregon
Arnulfo Gomez
Tamaulipas
Tomas Ezquierdo
City Officials Silent on Missing Interest Money in Deposits
Read of Thomas R. Lill’s investigation reveals the tax collector and treasurer failed to deposit daily funds with the city treasurer. Deposits were held for weeks, with May 1, 4.3 million dollars undeposited until May 28. Officials deny providing details on deposited interest and losses.
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Lisl
Garrity
Smith
Thomas R. Lill
William Garrity
Howard Smith
Garrity Waskerl
Plant Managers Hear Safety Talk
Washington witnesses a safety gathering as craftsmen and managers heard a talk on accident prevention. Dr. Davin of New York urged medical beer use while Volstead pressed limits, and industry leaders cited a 49.5 percent drop in accidents at steel plants and National Cash Register in Dayton.
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Washington
Dave
Bat Ming
John Barlevearn
House Judiciary Committee
John
Volstead
John FP. Davin
New York
Walstead
Oliver T. Remmers
Anheuser- ‘Busch Company
St. Louis
Tr. Devil
Felstead
American Medical Association
Moolstead
Davin
Taook
Atein
Tam
Mr. Volstead
Wits
Wics
Little
Rlrgerer
He “Hy Institute
New York U
Matta
Lurene Res
Chamber of Commerce
Indus Ar
Luittle
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National Safety Council
United States Steel Corporation
Dayton
Ohio
National Cash Register Company
Hethi¢hem Steel
Commonwealth Steel Companies
Americum Harvester Company
Pier Arrow Automobile
Tariff making full of danger for Republicans
Washington editorial notes that Republicans embarking on permanent tariff legislation risk political harm. It recalls a 12 year old episode when a tariff bill became a Pandora’s box, yielding Democratic gains as previously solid Republican states shifted. The piece warns history may repeat itself.
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Washington
Republicas
Moses
Poinbow
White House
Kira
Congress
House of Representatives
Uncertain Friday the Thirteenth Weather and Fears
The fragment imagines extreme drought and unlucky omens on Friday the thirteenth. It muses on potential misfortune, superstition, and odd coincidences about rain, luck, and a psychedelic mix of names and phrases. It presents a quirky, diary like musing rather than a report.
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Musiadie
Uae
Sunday Baseball Bill To Come Up Tuesday For Vote
A Sunday baseball bill advances to a Tuesday vote while other measures falter. The state house tabled the reorganization of the State military establishment and opposed Taft era civil service issues. The judiciary debate over prohibition enforcement and a standards time violation bill from the Senate appear in flux amid committee actions and constitutional objections.
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General Assembly
House
Som Mies
State Police Department
Senate
Iabin
Rudd
Wadsworth and
Hull
Petiden Prom Parr
Willa Howsed Tait
Bill Gifeheeds
Bergdoll Case Drift Through Kitchen Floor Clue Lost
A stalled inquiry into the Bergdoll gold continues after evidence shows the missing coins were last seen in the kitchen at the Bergdoll home in Philadelphia. James E. Romig, once a Delphi police magistrate, denies ever seeing the gold after it was placed on the kitchen floor. The investigative committee remains unsettled as they press witnesses in a trial-like session, with West Jersey jurist West testifying to his prior involvement as Bergdoll’s lawyer.
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Wasilesgt
Wat
Beredoll
Philadelphia
Thare
United Sister Treasury
James E. Romig
Hilsdelphi
Wiashington
Sincceers
Muite
Tio
Yandh
Ming
Lergdell
Remis
Alles
John W. West
New Jersey
Viner Lutyers
Rhea
John
Sherburne
Conngel
Broad Street widening claims filed by owners
Damages totaling 2274 dollars were presented by three property owners on Broad Street as four foot widening was approved. Several entities including the Madara Electric company and First Methodist and Trinity Episcopal church indicated filing later statements. No one opposed the widening and all expected public benefit.
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Broad Street
United Eluminating Company
Board of
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Ally Aorud
Ganige
Samuel Schnee
George
David W. Price Laws Weidlich
Willis
Madara Isbetric Company
George 5S Hawley
John F. Wade
First Methodist
Trinity Bisicopal Church
Ordin Ages
Dade
Niled
Carrl Poster
Gemagescu
Mary
Frank
Hiarry
Albert Miller
Arid
Maria
Che Guane
Mary A
Ena
Mrewna
Child's Body Found In Farm House Ruins
A seven year old boy named Johnson was discovered dead inside a burned farm house owned by Mrs Rose Stevenson near Ellington. Firefighters and authorities say the child's body was found in the ruins and that the fire destroyed the beds where he slept at the time of the blaze. The investigation will determine the cause and whether foul play occurred.
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Mit
Rose Stevenson
Ellington
Johnson
Shevensan
Damages Sought in Fairview Ave Gut Line Case
Court hearing reveals claims of $10 000 in damages for a Fairview Avenue gut line project. Attorney Joli Correll represents Take Lautnd amid plan reviews and building alterations affecting several properties. Witnesses describe eight foot setbacks, shoreline effects, and potential compensation tied to narrowed avenues and related construction impacts.
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Joli Correll
Gotive Eunobeon
Comien Council
Ruth Truest
Dba
Aweerdine
Coenell
Guerrilla Warfare Resumes in West Virginia Coal Fields
Governor calls Federal troops as guerrilla activity resumes in West Virginia coal regions. Hoover comments on Germany's reparations impact, saying U.S. gains from European market stabilization and cheaper exchange rates will boost American goods and international standing. Contained discussion of reparations terms and broader economic effects.
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West Virginia
Perlin
Mr. Hoover
Dublin Castle Sees Peace Hope After First Direct Negotiations
Dublin Castle officials report cautious optimism after the first direct meeting between northern and southern Irish representatives. The release notes that both sides entered discussions with accredited delegates and without British intervention, signaling potential progress toward a peaceful settlement.
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Dublin Castle
Wheering
Sirig
Ulster
Karaonn de Valera
Dublin
Castles
Redmond
John Ti. Redmond
United Irish Isxgue
North
South
Iraland
James
de Valera
RIEST ARRESTED IN MAIL ROBBERY CASE
A suspect identified as Anthony Apprivalio Aye, of Indiana, was arrested late at night in connection with a mail robbery case. Authorities say he admitted selling coupons worth 1,440 dollars to cover parish debts. A separate figure involved, Gurek Hue, claimed to have buried 72,000 dollars in bonds in his backyard and named Kin ly Trbaytis, who was recently arrested.
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UA Tech
Mary
Anthony Apprivalio Aye
Indiana
Polinndiana
Tolute
India
Gurek Hue
Ly Trbaytis
Conductor’s Eye Spied Loaded Suitcases in Court Case
A New York judge presides over a case involving containers of liquor found in a car and loaded suitcases linked to an alleged transportation scheme. The defendant claims lack of intelligence to stand trial as police report seizure of barrels of wine and alcohol during arrest.
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New Worcester
New York
Iim
Alt
Sityer
Ata
Low Haven
Jose
Athorney
Teler
Wre
Pollet
Braley Poem Promotes Appreciation of Your Window
Editorial page presents Berton Braley’s verse urging readers to value their window and the world beyond, ending with a note that after reading the poem you will love your own window more as featured in the Bridgeport Telegram.
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Berton Braley
Braley
The
Bridgeport Telegram
Rifle Fusillade Ends in Death of One
Pre arranged attack unfolds during outbreak described as worst since battle in Matewan. Ten people killed in Bart event as gunfire ends violent confrontation. Authorities investigate motives and identify involved parties while a community reels from the tragedy.
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Matewan Battle
Battle in the Tug River mountains echoes Matewan clash
State police and sheriff deputies battle guerrilla forces in the Tug River hills near Williamson. A prohibited merchant was killed and two coal company workers wounded as troops push to gain the high ground amid rumors of further casualties.
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Willaax
Merhhaes
Tug River
Ulis City
Dlereimac
Rachewan
Mer
Mer All Wvailugie State Police and Des Sheriffs Cancerer
Williamson
Cene
Avlomonite
Barry CL
Sprigae
Noah Phillips
FeuNswan
Calvert
White Star Coal Company
Merrimee
Moetmar
Rawl
J. Aninder
Theiamgon
Cheritty John & Haul
Brockus
Towers Siutoreak
Matewan
Weather and local odds amid a damaged column
Fragmented OCR text covers weather forecasts for New England and Atlantic states, with scattered notes on rain and temperature. It includes temp outlooks for Friday, Atlantic coast unsettled weather, and various city references, all jumbled and interspersed with stray phrases and copyright marks.
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New York Safety Institute
Little Addresses
Gerall
Messare
Mahk Sullivan
Bone
Daniels Whs
Contin
Bergdoll
Westcott
Fairview Ave
Spampori Garage
Spampoerd
Senrenwld
Warke
Germany
U.S
Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Meres Hoyer
Briand
Sir Craig
Valera
France
Ruhr
Paris
Hrianyl
Winantiers
Mice Brinad
Phillinpe
Pa Midi
Pareireles
Upper Silesia
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Doewr
Mertes
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Simmming Lin
Laniris
Tawevey
Bingtend
Assenaa
Rosenberry
Bridgepool
Winied Ett Baie Yi
Merchant
Prohibition
Cerma
Ana
England
Mississippi
Weath
Une
New Haven
Wartford
Hatteras
New Orleans
Norfolk
Northfield
Pittsburgh
St. Lewis
Ces St. Pauley Wwehnneteypal
Molan AC
Amaiac
Daylighe Betugee Segase
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