City Invites 10 Open Service at Local Church
Bridgeport residents are invited by First Presbyterian Church to a community fellowship service. Speakers include Rev. Stephen Ish Susman rector of St Johns, and Rev. E. Pett pastor of First Church. George Cawtord and Charles ix attend on behalf of local organizations.
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Bridgeport
First Presbyterian Church
Sueeger
Ilenting Seip
Llevo
Alexvaried Asem
Couns
Alison List Tigh
Treat Spevsers
Riancen
Salisoury
Caplan
Stephen Ish Susman
St. John's
Poetestin
Mt. Pats
Tynuin C. Pett
Bpeosle Selas
Carl Foster Wii Espatte
Sions
Hy Aare
Furst I
Creorge
Weidae Choader of Commerce Chartes ix
Cathoge
Yoms OY
Almen Whartes
Bridseyurts Hosii
Calen
Error Found in 1927 Assembly Act on Commissioner of Aviation
A transcription shows the 1927 Connecticut Assembly bill misnamed the head of aviation as commissioner of air craft and later corrected to commissioner of aviation. Engrossing a revised copy, officials debate the term and the governor's appointment authority as the act’s language inconsistently uses commissioner and aviation.
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Wapford
Commerticut
Commission of Aviation
Xaresnor
Clarence M. Wrox
Arferent
Vormina
Aviae
Airvafe
Meigs and Company to Supply Uniforms
Meigs and Company arranged a contract for supplying uniforms. A meeting referenced the order and terms, with discussion noted during an executive session. May 25 was mentioned as a key date in the proceedings.
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Meigs and Company
Pete Bette
Dds
Ballidepwaters
Mets Conmany
C C Stays Freight Rate Rise for Probe
Washington May 16 04P A series of increased freight rates on New England territory roads was held pending a probe by the Interstate Commerce Commission until December 16 while an investigation into their justification proceeds. Agents at the increased rates must not be used by the commission but Howes SRL and others are now under a commodity rate and pricing proposed as in category 4.
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Washington
Drun
Stepl Petkins
New England
Omer
Intererite Commerce Commission
Howes Srl
Supreme Court Upholds California Syndicalism Law
The court upholds California’s syndicalism statute and allows punishment for free speech abuse that endangers public welfare. Justice Sanford notes free speech isn’t absolute and may be restrained to curb incitement, criminal conspiracy, or acts that threaten government. Whitney's conviction for participation in the Communist Labor Party was affirmed under state power to regulate speech and assembly.
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California
Ashlee
Sanford
Cme
Wise
Assembly Imi
Socian Tien
Mies Whitney
Commuunist Labor Party
Calfornia
M Whitney
Communist Teader Party
Chicago
Funes
William Burns
Sap
Harard
Peaske
Geneseo
Red Cross Official To Show Life Saving Demonstration
Red Cross official Captain Robert Milter will conduct a life saving demonstration for the Harbourport community. The event, held at the bridgeport chapter, aims to educate students and residents in water safety and rescue techniques with demonstrations at the YML CLA youth center and Boy Scout headquarters nearby.
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RED Cross
Robert Milter
Sport Today
Res
Amel Wenderroth
the Cross
Lrren
Boy Seaur
YML
Photographers Peaw Advertising Campaign Meeting Note
Photographers Peaw Advertising Campaign notes an evening luncheon with a representative of the Photographers Association of Armies at the Aq Rongquin era. The plan focused on advancing an advertising effort, though details are obscured by garbled text and missing context.
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Photographera
Hrideepat
Lancheon
Asanciation
Armeries
Father and Uncle Ordain New Preacher in Ceremony
The Rev. Alexander V1i of thay, assisted by his brother the Rev Alison, administered the rites of ordination to Valentine Algen, the third generation in the ministry, during a First Presbyterian service. The ceremony featured remarks by Rev Dr John Alison and included ordination prayers and charges urging a Christ centered, joyful, and adaptable ministry.
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Alexander
Smith
Alison
John
Trolyske
Mass
Handy
Ther
Mnele
Hoy
A. Mason Brown
Providence
Synod of
Nanid
Alherk Dale
II i Church
New Ene
Ikev Cy de. Lyman ¢ Pettit
Phareh Attists
Gants
Valentine Aligon
New England Synod of the Preebyt Am Ochurch
John Alison
Man Crushed Between Car and Bumper in Torrington
Edgar Simons, owner of a goods store at 34 Main Street Torrington, was crushed when his car bumped into him as he started cranking it. Dragged 400 feet before striking a tree on Maple Street, his leg was severely crushed and may require amputation. He was rushed to St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury by Police Officer Buckley.
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Torrington
Edgar Simons
Stis City
Mapte Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Waterbury
Ghee
George PL Buckley
Mutiny Quelled by Six White Officers Aboard Vessel
In San Pedro Chile on May 16, six white officers suppressed a mutiny by Chinese crew. The incident involved threats with knives and tire axes as security forces moved to restore order. President Visk condemned the unrest and steps were taken to prevent further incidents aboard the liner.
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San Pidro Chie
Secur Chinase
Tan Ensine
Lie del
Jan
Wisk
Heavy Storm Ravages Hartford County Fields and Streets
A severe late afternoon storm dumped large hail and heavy rain across Hartford County causing widespread damage. Telephones outages affected about 400 lines, with crops and tobacco plants shredded by hail. In Thompsonville hail persisted for about 20 minutes with marble sized stones, tearing lawns and damaging roofs and flowers.
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Hartford
Hartford County
Melis
Uae
Harted
Con Mission
Hlaveford Ona Ng
Neunday
Karry J. Adams
Lroud Brook
Limbury
Thompsonvilesh
Alayig
Thompsonville
Bootleggers Must Pay Income Taxes Found Valid
Supreme court heard case against Manly Sullivan of Charleston arguing that federal tax returns could be tested for validity without incriminating evidence. Government asserted self incrimination protection did not apply. circuit court noted Congress aimed to tax illicit income but immunity against prosecutions was not provided. Officials estimate over 100 million in revenue withheld. many bootleggers and violators reportedly refused to file income tax returns.
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Washington
May
Busin Busse Fe
Supreme Court
Manly
Sullivan
Charleston
4. C
Asa Federal District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Congress Waw
Treasury
Theft Report J Pellegrino Seeks missing cash
A theft from John Pellegrino during hotel addition work led to an initial $210 missing, later recovered $170 found in his overcoat pocket. Detectives and police investigate surveillance and the incident remains under inquiry.
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John Pellegrino
Strattieby Hotel
Pellegraino
Springfield to Add Produce Storehouse Facility
A large first building project is planned in Springfield for the Tastem and Maine railroad. The structure would relocate and enhance track grading at an estimated cost of about 5 000 000 dollars. Produce merchants have been approached and indicated willingness to participate if the project proceeds.
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Springfield
Tastem and Maine Railroad
Fatty Arbuckle to Star in Broadway Show
New York reports Fatty Arbuckle, former silent era star, will return to the legitimate stage in a Broadway farce produced by Willian A. Brady. The production, first staged 17 years ago, relocates to a new venue with Arbuckle headlining the cast.
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Fatty” Arbuckle
New York
iSun
Taracartis
Arbuckle
Setor
Willan A Brawy
Memphis Newspaper Purchase Announced by Memphis Firm
A Memphis firm led by Lule Lea and associates seeks to acquire the Memphis Tend newspaper for 3.6 million dollars. The deal targets the main establishment and the purchase is set to close after securing approval from Gommer oil Appeal and the Daonbig Append. ಧ
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Lule Lea
Memphis
Laborites balk at gag rule on trades union bill
London dispatch reports a heated Commons session with Laborites opposing a closure proposal on the trades union bill. Premier Baldwin seeks to limit debate and extend the committee stage amid opposition obstruction. the motion passes 239 to 13 as Labour MPs walk out in protest.
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London
M Jg—Vany
House of Conions
Alist
Koviet House
Oldwin
Anvlion
Ech
Robert Clynes
Ramony Macdonald
Jax Party
Teeldwin
Mgr
Clynes
Blood George
Wilu Th Fe
Baldwin
Tom
Labor Party
Outnde
Mgr. Tynes
Nntituude
Police seek Negro who attacked white woman in Littor, Ark
Police mobilize a large force to locate a suspect after reports of attacks on white women. A kitchen attack in a suburb left one victim in a highly nervous condition and was followed by a manhunt as officers search for a Negro believed responsible.
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Littor Rock Ark
Man Shot on Broadway as Killers Escape
A man was shot on Broadway near Hearld Square this afternoon and left in street level of a sixth floor office building. Three unidentified men fired six shots and fled. several office workers witnessed the escape amid the stir.
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Yori
Broadway
Ust
Hearld Square
Recheck Shows 78 True Total of Tornado Dead
AP reports Roa Cross officials revise toll to 78 dead from the recent tornado disaster. Earlier tallies overcounted or misclassified some deaths and injuries amid widespread confusion following the storm.
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Roa
Ube
Meetings Tonight Notify Fraternal Groups of Elections
A confusing notice lists fraternal assemblies and lodge events across Bridgeport and surrounding areas. It mentions questionnaires for election of officers, meeting times, addresses like 1194 Main Street and 67 Madison Avenue, and various lodges including No. 86 and No. 1053, urging members to attend.
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Braigeport Rifle Club
Hyeve Order of
Rea Alen
Konek Qpolanish
Madison Avenue
Lugaiy Lodge
I. Prk
Pireiad
Internationad Patte Strtents Resociation
Brani Street
Fiomer Order
United American Hanes
Tiridgeport Council
Canon Steet Jlupmony
Fate
Mathra
Crvite
Cannon Street
Dau S
Dempsey to Fight Winner of Sharkey Maloney Bout
Jack Dempsey rejected Tex Tickard's July 1 proposal to fight Pauline Usendun and agreed to meet the winner of Thursday's Sharkey Maloney heavyweight bout at a later date. The decision was disclosed tonight by promoter Rickard amid a Madison Square Garden testimonial event.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Tex Tickard
Pauline Usendun
Jack Sharkey
Jim Maloney
Rickard
Madison Square Carden Club
Nicaragua Liberal Leader Attacks Coolidge Envoy
Puerto Cabezas May 16 AP Liberal leader Dr Juan Sacasa, head of Nicaragua's Liberal government in Puerto Cabezas, denounces Tienry L. Stimson and the Diaz presidency. He accuses U.S. pressure of provoking bloodshed and says his forces will resist forced disarmament and any participation in Diaz’s government.
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Puerto Cabezas
Tienry L. Stimson
President Coolidge
Nicaragua
Adolfo Diaz
Juan Sacasa
Tiaz
United States
Sacasa
Associated Press
Stimson
Diaz
Chamorro
Emiliano Chamorro
Sheiry
Joxe Moncade
Trops
Uise
U. S
Monacada
Moncada
Alv. Stimson
Tragedy as Three Year Old Dies From Truck Crush
A three year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Willan KR Boley, died after a wheel of a truck crushed his leg. The incident occurred on Oregon street near Bryant Electric Shipping room as the truck backed into a shed. The child had been hospitalized at St Vincent's since Thursday afternoon.
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Willan KR. Boley
Organ Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bryant Electric Shipping Room
Orean Street
William BR. Bell
Tiarral Avenue
Kelly
Salige
Fe the Bey
Bale
Edie
Lee
Woman Testifies of Dorothy Mackaye in Kelly Murder Trial
Jungle the Japanese houseboy testified in Los Angeles that Dorothy Mackaye spent two or three nights in Paul Kelly's apartment. He said he found Kelly with Mackaye the next mornings and that drinks were served that Saturday after Kelly and Raymond Tagoni fought. Mackaye earlier testified she, Kelly, Wagner, and Wilkinson had about two drinks at Kelly's home.
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Los Angeles
CAP
Jungle
Paul Kelly
Ray Tagnoni
Dorothy Miackaye
Ttramond
Kelly
Miss Mackaye
Tim
Raymond
Episcopalians of State Meet Today in Hartford
Hartford March 16 AP Delegates from Connecticut's Episcopal churches gather at the cathedral at daylight saving time for the annual diocesan convention. After a brief service with addresses by Bishop Chauncey Brewster and Bishop Coadjutor E. Campion Acheson, the group will reconvene at the parish house for business sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Mar
Dheese
Connecticut
Jehurch
Chauncey Ts. Brewster
E. Cimpion Acheson
New Protestant Sect Established in Sterling Connecticut
The United Protestant Church of Sterling Inc filed articles of association in Hartford. Rev Ernest Drake, former Methodist pastor, is to lead as pastor. About a quarter of the 300 member group reportedly has Klan ties. A new church building seats about 400 and is set for completion in summer despite ongoing sect tensions.
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Hartford
T Kn
Methodist Church of
Sterling
United Protestant Church of Sterling, Conn, Inc
Ernest «. Drake
T” Wu Klux Klan
Fra J. Congdon
Membe
Cauret
Klan
United Protestant Church
Aldine
Weim
Trix
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T. Wy
Jeoustener
the Button-Oliphant CO
Hichive
Valentine Alison
Presbyterian
Christ
Tiim Dia
Valentine Smith Alsen
Ta‘uiken College
Canton
N. V
Princeton Univerity
Th. G
Alwys
Parian
Prospectis
Withers
Jesus
South Carolina
Memphis’ Newspaper Purchase
House
Cseeretynes
Dempsey
Coolidge
Episcopalians OF State
United Protestant Church,” of
Sterling, Klanilly
Golden Hill St
Wisteria
Mohican Meadowbrook
Mohican
Magnolia
Lyon & Chase
Inger AY
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