Kansas editor wins editorial Pulitzer Prize
New York May 13 The Columbia University Advisory Board announced the 1928 journalism and letters pulitzers. Alva Johnston of the New York Times won $1000 for best reporter’s work, William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette earned $500 for best editorial, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal received the $500 prize for meritorious public service. Other awards covered biographies, plays, and traveling scholarships with notable names such as Edna St Vincent Millay and Walter H Page.
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New York
Pulitzer Prlzes
Columbia School of Journalism
Alva Johnston
New York Times
William Allen White
Garezetti
Emporia
Kan
E Meninhiv
Memphis
Tenn
Willa
Charles Warren
United States
Walter H. Page
Burton ‘Hendrick
Owen Davis
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Europe
Geneva
Bertha Beybold
Topeka
Lee Mills Merriman
Chicago
Rarewell Sessoms
America
Wintter Watts
Brooklyn
N. T
Henry Hensche
National Academy of Design Schools
National Academy of Design
Society of American Art
WK American Press
Uhe
Ku Klux Klan
Emporia Gazette
Fohnaton
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Cambridge
Masa
Dererever
Czechoslovakian President's Wife Dies in Prague
Reuters dispatch from Prague reports the wife of the Czechoslovakian president, Charlotte Garrigue Masaryk of Brooklyn, New York, died last night after suffering an apoplectic stroke on May 1.
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Tondon
Mas
Munserik
Reuters
Prague
Charlotte Garrigue
Brooklyn
Masaryk
German Orchestra In First Trip Since War
Berlin May 13 The Philharmonische Musikkapelle the notable German ensemble made its first postwar visit to a neutral country touring Milan and planned legs in Geneva Zurich and Leusseanne under Swiss conductor Volkmar An. The group travels under Allied auspices and aims to showcase German musical excellence abroad.
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Berlin
Fvat
ChevPhilharmonie
Canslitunnge
Brord
Milan
Geneva
Zurich
Leusanne
Ce Organization i
Bwies
Volkmar
Volkmar Ancert Hall
Sprague Resigns as Parade Chief and City Events Planned
The article details Sprague stepping down as parade chief while plans unfold for a civic service in Bridgeport with dignitaries including George W. Wheeler, Rabbi Devid Love, Rev. James A. Nibil, and Pastor Hat T. Nearns. The Catholic choir, Bridgehart Juniper Symphony, and bugler Andrew Heilinger are part of a nation-wide patriotic program, with former servicemen occupying seats of honor and public invitations issued for reserved attendance.
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Bridgewurk
Varia
Coolidge
Philadelphia
Aklet
James A. Nibil Peator
St. Augustine's Church
Sill Brononnes
Stev. Hat T. Nearns
Teidgevor
Catholilc Community Chorus
M. J. Gratton
Bridgehart Juniper Symphony Orchestra
August Berger
Boner
Andrew T. Heilinger
Los Apeles
Grand Army
iSatharine McGurdy Taal
American Legion
Marian E. Hawkins
United Patristic Societies
Anti-Saloon League Won't Seek Governor Veto
In New York on May 13 Governor Smith was labeled an foe by the Anti-Saloon League while William H. Andersen urged a formal protest against the governor's stance. The speaker claimed the league would not request a veto on the Mullin Sage repeal but warned the public that Smith’s handling could signal weighings of the bill.
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New York
Smith
William H. Andersen
League
Elmherst Methodist Episcopalit Chures
Brooklyn
Anderson
Anti-Saloon League
Staxa Blay
Tammany
Ulman Paternity Case S Hushed Blood Types Debate
The paternity suit against Ulman centers on alleged childcare claims. Miss Reddington’s lawyers argue misidentification and private detectives traced relationships, with a potential blood type test to determine paternity and racial lineage, a first in New York Supreme Court history.
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Ela
Fingils
Cian
Alyles
Piredis
Floreice Peters
Ieadineton
Peters
Tal Tinuin
Pelres
Rai
Altvases
Pisa
Nian Ag
Geralius Forays
Mins Lecilly Ak
Miss Reed
Prothers
Sudaia
Werrek
Uliman-reddingion
New York
Bishop Nilan Confirms Class of Four Hundred Thirty
Bishop Nilan confirmed 430 children at St Stephens Wingacian Catholic Church for a two hour service. More than 3,200 sought admission to the church which seats 900, forcing four policemen to maintain order as crowds spilled into the street. The ceremony featured numerous priests from local parishes and chanted hymns led by Mary Lengenne and Michael Thomas.
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Stephens
Tacher O'Connor
St. James Church
Straife
Bleseieot
St. Anthony's Church
Father Dalme
St. Josephs Church
Boline
St. Augustines Church
Duggen
Landry and
Walsh
Blessed Sacrament Church
Parerake
St Thomas Chureh
Fairfield
Sorveth
St. Stephens Cherveh
M Ann Ganley
Stigusunes Church
Kalman
Vranciacan Fathers of
New York
Chernitzity
Nastur
Mary Lengenne
Michael Thomas Sane
Ttig
Elizabeth ‘Bakos
Margaret Bakos
Elizaveth Margeret Beth Hence
Margaret Beres
Helen Maury Bodnac
Margaret Bor- Nuria
Margaret Budi
Anna Buzas
Helen Buzas
Gohiie Cuakany
Helen Csawer
Jenny Cha- Maner
Elizabeth Caaraay
Tenia Usintalan
Jenny Csiaialan
Anni Csizima~da
Elizabeth Calamida
Maris Csulma
Olga Cztnik
Anna Dancsak
Malem Davesik
Elizabeth Daniss
Anna Desi
Grace Deer
Magdelen Demjan
Ethel Vasehik
Isabelle Denes
Eibet Deri
Margaret Duecay
Jenna Duna
Bizabeth Dvorek
Margaret Deorek
Care Wavkas
Margaree Far
Ras
Mary Kekete
Margaret Fojto
Mary Pojio
Jenny Perrin
Mary Jlorvath
Olgne Horvath
tHelreeee Sin Hi
Mary Jindan Oi' Imre
the Odanese
Bertha Janes
Bertha Jenezenk
Trenu Duhinss
Kuo
My Warrala
Ave Grace Mind Pleasen Kiss
Wes Pile
Dali Yous
Yy Osa
Tetontrigina
Leela
Pat Mahe
Kelen
Eliabeth
Ryness Tenn
Margaret Wem
Myers Mus
Phas Thesias
Eleben
Mirragnet
Sahay
Miiagted
Startan Hiren
Sifisen Uheusisn
Sasitet
Jeney Sevan
Milewletp
Sxepesal
Dorne Thynens
Macy Thos
Tee My Juris
Vilna
Mra Siar
Molly Vayatex
Helen Gayvalriy
Mary Zouviding
Agisiiny Willen Abverky
Stephen Angas
Sepa Antit
Andraist Bing
Mivhorh
Breyhen Baliga
Ajy
Jew Bas
Dg BelGety
Det
wWwiagh
Lodistane Nieves
Dseph
Arrcik
Joli Helos
Cui Bag Birr
Johwa Binsoo
Dinies Bink
Font Fotrikes
Don of
Wiebas
Kavepty Wirkas
James Markus
Janes Feace
Mean Meber
Prien Fevinchad
Stephen Min
John Wo
Steinien Pie Feann
Stephen Buiwp
Doun Kelop
Unconscious Woman Found In Milford Home
A 73 year old woman was found unconscious on the floor inside a Milford residence on Bren Street. Responders attended and she was transported with assistance as officers began a welfare check and documented the scene. Detectives and medical staff noted her condition and prepared a preliminary report for the case.
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Milford
Ilin
Tees
Bren
Kart
Vlala
Altria
Desea
Unclear OCR Fragment Signals Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several names and a few place references but lacks coherent events. The readable parts point to people such as Haye Meneuan and Syaik ter Mes with possible locations or affiliations, but the overall meaning is obscured by errors.
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Ates
Meneuan
Lina Sarin
Ieee
Cakes Pies and Cigars Indulged by Boys
A fragmented clipping notes boys indulging in cakes pies and cigars at a social event. Names and places are obscured by unreadable text, but references to a gathering include a party, cake table, and informal refreshments. The passage is garbled with no clear date or location.
Autopsy Reveals New Club Amid Holtz Case Turmoil
A chaotic Norwalk area crime story centers on Holtz a reclusive man found dead in a lakeside area near Weet Redding center. State Police led by Kelley questioned locals including Theresa Vaughn and others as investigators seek motive. A prison-like mood hangs over Topstone as residents recall Holtz’s wealth habits and a possible robbery tied to a wallet with cash.
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van Reiner
Holtz
Cal'erater
Hite
Danbury
Diquar
Hoeritz
Te.stone
Huila
Varous
Floltz
Michael Berry
Aninion
Irv
Dee Hormil
Fracuhile
Mira
Sid
Stanley
Vera
Wae
Haa
Epperred
Wiloh
Eeidenen
Chinese cabinet reshuffle after bandit raid
Amid a raid by bandits, Chinese Premier Li Peng resigns and Vice Premier Hu Y. Yue is appointed to lead the cabinet. The reshuffle aims to stabilize governance, with emphasis on security and diplomacy, as authorities seek immediate consolidation of power and a stronger response to the incident.
Concession on Angora Cats Declared Latest
Constantinople May 23 Assovimend Press reports a powerful American group is sending agents into Angora to secure the concession for breeding and exporting Angora cats. The dispatch from Lausanne notes Turkey’s scramble for concession privileges amid tension and irony.
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Constantinotle
Assovimend Press
Angora
Lausanne
Turkey
Mother's Day Celebrated in City Churches
City churches marked Mothers Day with special services and readings. United church organist Mrs Elmer Bearseley led morning music while Rev H S Brown at Olityrt Congregational lauded a mother's sacrifices. Dr C C Marshall of First Methodist spoke on parental duties and indifference.
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Elmer Bearseley
United Church
Foseph Wieler
Kipling
H. 8. Brown
Brown
Jona Howard Pasne
C. C. Marshall
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Marshall
Moechers
Theft charges placed against East Side man
Elliott Smith of 1203 Pembroke street was arraigned yesterday on a theft charge for allegedly taking a slot machine from two storefronts on Stratford avenues Saturday night. Quarrels over money preceded the incident.
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East Side
Elliott Smith
Pembrokestreet
Stratford Aveniis
Alex Heryyk
Milford
Paul Paresich
Gilmore Street
Victorty
Burr Road Crossing
West End
Eneward Kendler
Werkellelil N
Emile Zimmerman
Iyn
Carol Rubenec
Hallett Street
Louis Apostol
Hancock Avenue
Sark—Ng
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Veteran Groups
An item listing various meeting times and venues across Bridgeport for groups including Red Men’s hall, Mason lodge chapters, Spanish War Veterans, and other civic clubs. The sparse OCR text references multiple streets such as State Street, Main Street, and 1st State Street and mentions locations like Masonry halls and lodge rooms.
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Red Men's Hall
Stratfore
Bridgeport Ledge
Bridgeport
Counel
State Sirest
Ledar
Pioneer Love
St. George
Biratford Avenue
Borrones
Thos Club
Charles Wat
St Paul's
Masonie
Mumnell
AS. i. Masonie
Fairfield Father Alleges Police Bias In Daughter Assault Claim
Fairfield Beach, May 13. Charles F. Bessinger accuses Bridgeport police of mishandling his 7 year old daughter Jessie’s report of an assault near Elm Street west of Main. He has hired private detectives while authorities say the event could not have occurred as described, and the girl remains under medical care for nervous strain after the incident Friday morning.
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Fairfield
Bridgeport
Jessie
Main Street
Charles F. Bessinger
Fairfield Beach
Bessinger
Sridge
Jhiday
Uncy
Jis Endur
Muln
Elm Streets
Eviday
Mss Bes—singer
Vohammed
Biste
Fairfield Center
Drr. Bessinger
Hbridgepo
NING FROCKS Pastel Shades in Crepe for Dance Troves
Fashion notes describe pastel shaded crepe outfits for dancers with variations in trim from pleats to tucks. Mentions subtle decorative options and a general encouragement to try new styles.
Was a Slave to Both Says Mrs J Daulette
Mrs J Daulette speaks of a treatment called Penlen that she credits with relief from backaches and other ailments. The report notes her claim of finding relief after a period of suffering and references a sale by advertisement for the treatment in a local drug store.
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Toseph Paculette
Pawtucker
Ad Reo
Tao
Willie Bulties
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Dairymen's League Association, Inc
Utica
Sprague
Guv. Smith
Ullman
Nilan
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Kenhed
William Iss
Stephen
Joan Popaco
Joseph Kestyn
Joseph
Wiliam Kozma
John Bozma
Andrew Kramer
Joseph Krininger
Jozeph Kroxzser
Gasper Kuhn
Doula Undrata
Charles Laka
Stephen Levay
John Link
Joseph Link
Belu Lukacs
James Luckacs
John Luckacs
John Mackee
Joseph Marson
Jomeph Maynros
Louis Mak
Stephen Markus
Louis Mariun
Stephen Marton
Kaiis Blesioa
Anthony Molnar
Lauissex Stephen Nemeth
Alexander Nommet
Joxeph
Stephen Salva
Joseph Salva
Joseph Seman
Stephen Sepessy
Albert Tackaos
Elmer Tackacs
St . John Tropkies
Joseph Toga
Yin "Patay
Kalmen Peni
Bela Tereh
John Tilman
Ladislaus Viste
Andrey
Voth
Andrew’ Tobhy
John J] Foth
John E. Toth
Sartin "Tudes
Teserph Turor
Ferdinand Inried
Andre Varay
Beac
Jonn
St. Stephen's Church
Stephen $. Chernitsky
John J. Nilan
Kalmar
St. Paul’s Church
Wistinct
CL Agheson
Middlerawing
Chen
Pha Vale
Tee
Ching
Sue
Conlin
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Pyse
Pering
Hynover
Huns
England
Wellington Waa
Lee
Cablier
Presing
Bridgeport Telegram
Ay Sit Als
Thei Cour Erecer
W. J. Soper
John St
Manacer M. C. Rowland Fhoue
Radio Producta Co
West Broadway
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