Coal deliveries and dock repairs mark Bridgeport day
The city received its second coal shipment this week as empty barges lingered in the harbor awaiting tugs. Repairs to the New England Steamship dock entrances progress, with a fire-damaged southern end set for restoration. A gale or “top” disrupted the sound and city, prompting memories of past accidents as bridge tenders reported light activity yesterday.
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Garrett
New England Steamship Company
Tothorrow
Bridgeport
Stratford Avenue
Secret Of His Success Ascribed To His Wife
A famous and wealthy man credits his wife for all his success saying from the day he met her she has been his inspiration and partner. The ad promotes Syd KB Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female vitality, noting it helps many women with energy, headaches, and mood issues.
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Syd KB. Pinkham
Not Eager but Not Averse 10 Wed Coeds Say
Syracuse University students debate the aim of women in college. A mixed verdict from eight women and four men suggests many coeds seek marriage but deny the sole purpose is to wed. Respondents include Miss Ethel Bedell and Miss Mabel Wilson who defend varied goals beyond marriage.
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Chester B. Barn
Syracuse
Ui—Cer
Syracuse University
Bryn Mawr
Angie
Ethel Bedell
Teachers’ College
Mabel Wilson
Ray
Irene M. Edmonds
Carole Rivoll
Irene Enest
College Ten
Superi
Canadian fuel shortage feared next winter
Ottawa authorities warn Canada may face a winter fuel gap if U S embargoes recur. Nova Scotia could supply soft coal, but transport limits hinder Pennsylvania anthracite substitutes. Alberta holds rich hard coal beds far from markets, with estimates of large potential output, while Alberta Hay and Smoky Valleys deposits are noted.
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Ottawa
Ont
aAssoriated
Canada
United States
Pennsylvania-West Virginia
Senate
Nova Scotia
Pennsylvania
Alberta
AB One
China
Georgia Pupils Invite English Students to Correspond
Atlanta high school pupils in Georgia are invited to correspond with English public school pupils to strengthen ties between the two nations. The program aims to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
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Georgia
Atlanta
America
England
Missing History Of Mongolia Unearthed In Russia
Dispatches from Moscow report archeological finds in Kharakhoto near Peking, with Russia context. The National Geographic bulletin explains Mongols briefly rose to power, conquered vast regions, then faded. The piece notes Chinese walls, shifting control, and the spread of Lamaism shaping Mongol society and pacifism today.
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Mongolia
Russia
Washington, D. C
Moscow
ruJnan
Kharakhoto
Peking
National Geographic Society
Khourakhoto
Genghiz Khan
Bai
Alexander
China
Korea
Indo-China
Burma
Agia
Poland
Hungary
Khablal Khan
Genhie
Great Wall
Feking
Gobi Desert
Iné Ner
Ola
Rueda
Urgo
Sdrenesa
Beet Sugar Pushes Domestic Production to Lower Prices
In Defiance Ohio Charles H Allen president of the Farmers Sugar Company calls for increasing American beet sugar output to reduce prices. He argues that sugar values flow to distributors and that Cuban imports influence futures, urging more domestic production to counter price manipulation by traders and the sugar trust.
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Defiance
Ohio
Charles H. Allen
Farmer's Sugar Company
Allen Net & Pound
New York
Allen
Great Trust
Desirea
British Fight Over U S China Cotton Trade
London reports British cotton manufacturers move to curb American influence in China. The Tex tie Machinery Makers Association of Lancashire plans a textile technical school in Shanghai to implant British methods and foster closer cooperation with Chinese industry amid strong American interests in the sector.
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London
May
Textie Machinery Makers’ Association of Lancashire
Shanghai
Chinese Chamber of Coffmerce
Fascisti Reported Forming in Scotland
In Scotland, reports claim fascisti groups are forming in industrial centers with strong organization. The Scottish Trades Conference is said to be considering a thorough investigation into the movement as part of broader concerns reflected in Debs Magazine referencing American doughboys and Germany costs.
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Scotland
Dundef
Old Scotland
Scottish Trades Conference
Temporary Receiver Appointed in Bridgeport Case
The Superior Court in Fairfield County appoints Richard C. Wakeman as temporary receiver for Chamberlin & Shropshire Company. The order requires a $10,000 bond, and Wakeman to seize books and assets and carry on operations up to one month. Notice to interested parties to be published and mailed by May 23, 1923.
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Rank L. Chamberlin
Harry W. Shropshire
Chamberlin. & Shropshire CO. Superior Court
Fairfield County
William M. Mathis
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Richard C. Wakeman
City of
County of Fairfield
State of Connecticut
Herang la
Chamberlin & Shropshire
Comany
Richard C Wakeman
Superior Court
Bridgeport Post
Bridgeport Telegram
Obituary notices from city death records May 1923 1929
Multiple funeral notices list residents of the city with names Arthur Booth Lorintha Booth Encolese Arden Judd Frank Roesner Daniel Smith John Hodgson Joseph Czerwinski Jeremiah Cummings and Nanny Pastore. Dates span 1913 1929 with services at local churches cemeteries and family homes. Interments occur at Mt Michaels St Michael's St. Josephs Union and Park cemeteries with services at Holy Rosary Sacred Heart and St. Michael churches and private residences.
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Mt. Grove
Encolese
Josephine
Long Hi
Holy Rosary Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Jedd
Stratford
Conn
Arden
Argia C. Judd
East Broadway
Union Cemetery
Moesner
Frank Roesner
Catherine Street
St. Josephs Church
Frank M. Radczyck
St. Michael's
Avenangel R. C
Cummings
Jeremiah Cummings
Patrick J. Gilmartin
Warren Street
Sacred Heart Church
Susie
Lawrence Pastore
St. Michaels Cemetery
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Scoshinya
Ralph Walker
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I. Nutting
Albert Roberts
Mae
Glenwood
Detroit Jewell
Andes
Perfection
Florence
Hoosier
Hoover
Aeolian Vocalion
Main ST
Corner Elm ST
U. S.china
Germany
Lafayette
Debs Magazine
William M. Maltbie
Ridgeport
Joseph Gerwingki
Court of Probate For
District of Bridgeport
Gilmore
Herbert F. Donoime
Kayser
Pieigs Sco
Boston
Long Island
Alaska
Eamers
Puritan
Medford
Bean Salt Park
Clover Leaf
Nichols
Trumbull
Liptons
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