Bridgeport Police Up 164 Percent In A Decade
Investigator Thomas R. Lill reports Bridgeport police numbers rose 164 percent in ten years while costs climbed 353.5 percent. Fire department numbers gained 3 percent with an 48 percent cost rise. He provides a city budget table totaling 58.76 million dollars and argues for separating operating costs from investments to judge true efficiency and cost trends.
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Thomas R. Lill
Bridgeport
Air Lill
Lill
Quality on Sale at Read's Home Furnishings
For Your Home Such Furniture as you desire to have is obtainable through this sale. There is an old saying that buying one or two pieces of fine furniture each year keeps the home furnished in the best way. Choosing such articles as are well made and worth the price, Quality is on Sale at Read's.
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Read’s
Opposed Alaska development board drawing Secretary Wallace ire
In Washington on May 16 Secretary of Agriculture Wallace voiced opposition in a letter to Representative Curry, California, chair of the House committee on territories, arguing the bill would harm national and Alaskan interests by removing checks against resource exploitation and depriving Alaska of essential federal technical help. He warned the measure could be achieved without jeopardizing territorial or national interests through a different arrangement.
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Washington
Wallace
Curry
California
House
Alaska
American Women Narrowly Escape Drowning in Bosphorus
Four American relief workers in Constantinople nearly drowned in the Bosphorus when their rowboat sank in midstream after a crack. Miss Lushian vanished briefly but surfaced clinging to her dog which dragged her to shore. Masters and Mrs Chis swam to land. the latter recovered a banknote she used to pay the boatman. The fourth, Miss Caldwell, was saved.
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London
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Daily Mail
Barty
Caldwell
Bedroom Sets Priced Low in Mahogany or Walnut
Desirable four piece Adam sets in mahogany or walnut feature dresser with large mirror dressing table chifforobe and full sized bed. Revised prices range from 150 to 250 dollars with options including twin beds and ivory finishes.
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Adam
Wife Sees Aviator Die After Plane Crash
Warren P. Kite was killed at Grand Island Nebraska during an aerial stunt with pilot J. H. Smith. Kite leaped from 800 feet and his wife and thousands watched as their planes collided. Smith’s propeller cut Kite’s tail, causing fatal injuries as he misjudged the landing.
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Omafla
Neb
Warren P. Kite
Grandsland
J. H. Smith
Smith
Kite
Sinn Feiner Executed After Hurried Trial in Cork
Daniel O'Brien of Knockardbane Liscarrat Cork was tried by drum and head court martial Saturday and executed at Cork detention barracks at 8 o'clock this morning. He met death bravely and said he had no defense, claiming he was a soldier. A priest attended him yesterday as the execution was carried out.
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Cork
Ireland
Daniel O'Brien
Knockardbane
Liscarrat
O'Brien
O’brien
Russians urged to aid reconstruction effort abroad
In Reval and Tsihonia reports, Bolshevik envoy Litvinoff says returning refugees will face frontier and internal examinations to root out dangerous white agitators. The push aims to enlist exiles in rebuilding Russia despite strict screening.
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Reval
Esthenia
Dolescow
Petrograd
MM. Litvinoff
Tsihonia
Russia
Bed Spreads Feature Heavy Unbleached Sheeting
Heavy unbleached bed spreads offered in full bed sizes with a straight falling valance that can be tucked in if desired. Top design suitable for holster or pillows. Located third floor Upholstery Section, ask to see them.
Summer Couch Covers and Accessories in Linen Motifs
Heavy cotton couch covers in natural linen color feature stenciled blues black and touches of orange or green. Suitable for summer use with minimal care and no laundering. Pillow slips and scarves in matching designs priced at 5.00 and 6.75 respectively.
Linoleum Rugs and Chiffonier Sale Prices Listed
Readable listing of linoleum rug sizes with sale prices from 18 to 14 dollars and a furniture sale featuring various chiffoniers in oak, mahogany, and walnut finishes with revised and sale prices from 16 to 90 dollars. Also notes kitchen cabinets in golden oak with reduced price.
Tea Wagons for Kitchen Use in Mahogany and Walnut
Revised prices for tea wagons reflect several finishes and tray types. Mahogany finish wagons with glass trays priced at 15.00 after sale from 19.00, while mahogany and porcelain tops are 12.00 down to 10.00. Walnut finish listed at 12.00 sale price.
Velour Covered Wing Chairs with Mahogany Frames
Velour covered wing chairs in blue mulberry and taupe with solid mahogany frames and high backs. Sale price 35.00, pattern chairs previously sold for 875.00.
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Davenport
Attractive Rug Offers and Living Room Sets Sale
Promotion lists various 9x12 rug sizes with low prices and several living room furniture sets at reduced prices. Items include Axminsters, Klearflax, Brussels tapestries, grass rugs, and complete three or four piece sets with davenports, chairs, and rockers. Revised prices shown, suggesting deep discounts and limited availability.
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Office
Pace
Wretc
Love's Laundry
Seaview Ave
Alaskan Development Board
Sinn Feiner
Hartford
Capitol City Paper Company
Pequot Street
A. C. Loveland — and Company
Axminsters
Brussels
Che
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