Veness hints at graft in last administration
President of the Board of Aldermen Alfred E. Veness accuses the Veness company of backing a city tire sale and reveals offers of 25 percent commissions to insiders. He cites a $3,292.15 bill from the Bridgeport Auto Tire Company for tires to the Municipal Garage and defends the Veness firm as a supplier sharing orders among vetted bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Vénesa
Aldermen
Veness Company
Veness
Sthota
Venesy
Bridgeport Auto Trre Company
Pinchot's Lead Still Growing in Pa Primary
Philadelphia May 15. Returns from 7 843 districts out of 7 824 in Pennsylvania show Pinchot ahead for the Republican nomination for governor by a growing margin. Pinchot 458 956 to Alter 485 953 with 81 districts to go.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
George E. Alter
Pinechot
Alter
Has Victoria Cross But Begs for a Job
Ex-Sergeant Charles Spackman, Victoria Cross holder, appeals to a London newspaper to find him employment after months of unsuccessful attempts. The article details his struggles, and he soon receives offers from many readers, with a reception clerk job in an office building secured for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Charles Spackman
Spackman
Cumbrai
Women Club Split Prompts New Quarters Plans
In a front page continuation, Helen Lombard Dentes describes turmoil in a women’s group and a split with the men’s club. The women plan to meet at a new home, seeking unity and a more social, businesslike space, while tensions threaten future gatherings.
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Wiliam Keefe
Wanin
Thera
Iriag
Europe
Wood Avenue
Fairfeld ‘Avenue
Annie
Elfen! Weood
Fairfield Avenues
Arve
Fth
Alyd
Miss Lombard
Death reveals Marquis of noble shirt maker mystery
A shirt maker in a French town named Montivzon died after missing work. Police found a fortune, noble fetters, and evidence linking the deceased to Marquis De Montizon, a Gascony noble with ancestors who served in Henry IV's wars. The body was sent to Toulouse for burial with his forebears.
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Annocay
Loire
Franer
Magik
Associated — Press
Monseur Montivzon
Orier
Merquis de Montizon
Fly catching and export of sun-dried fly cakes in Mexico
In awampy Mexican districts native hunters trap large black blue bottle like flies. They use nets and bags, collect the flies into boxes, press the boxes into cakes, sun-dry, then export the cake to ports worldwide as bird food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Eniel
Rhinestone bag with orange blossom design advert
A vintage ad promotes a rhinestone bag in orange blossom motifs on white silk, described as a charming hostess accessory. It touts pleated sides and a tiny bouquet detail, with playful copy about tempting appetite during dinner and vanilla dessert.
Bankers Dinner and Dance at the Stratford
Bridgeport Chapter of the American Institute of Banking held a banquet and ball at the Stratford hotel closing weekly banking classes in the High School auditorium. More than 200 attended with speeches by Yale and Yale affiliates, soloists, and certificates awarded to graduates of the three‑term course. President Wynkoop presided. officers announced. dancing and a one hour race followed the program.
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Stratford
Bridgeport
American Institute of Banking
Richard J. Wynkoop, Jr
Ray Wicault
F. Floyd Hingover
Bock
City Savings ‘Bank
Wynkoop
H. 8. Challenger
Wallace Bayliss
J. H. Barry
Hartford
Barry
F. Huda
E. Merrill Beach
J. Wynkoop Jr
Ray Thibault
S. Adams
Florence Greening
Setgeing
R- 7
Wynkoop Jr
E. Merrl Beach
Secietare
Arrangementa
D. E. Todli
B. Merril Beach
Chicago Shippers Seek Speed Record
Chicago shippers aim to set a record for fastest freight from Chicago to Southampton England using a 5 hour freight tram and the New York Central route. Matrix & Co traffic manager A L McLaren leads the experiment with a shipment from Chicago leaving at 1 30 A M and targeting a seven day crossing to prove need for rapid Europe freight service.
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Chicago
Europe
Commeres
Southampton
England
Ware
New York
MrLaren
Matrix & Co
W. L. Ware
The
Association of Commerce
Fraternal Meeting Notices and Lodge Reports
Meeting notices list multiple organizations including Fraternal editor notes, Daughters of America, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen, and Masonic bodies with locations in Bridgeport. A report from the Grand Lodge session of Odd Fellows in Waterbury is expected at Arcanum Lodge tonight, second degree to be conferred. Also noted are color and fashion briefings on a blue French blue table, canary yellow canopies, and black and white evening attire.
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Pride of Bridgeport Council
State Street
Joseph Dowdall
Knizhta
Fything
Main Street
Arcanum Lodge
Fytoss
Broad Street
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Gilbert Street
Nrkers’ Internacional
O Union
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgesort Sehwahen Sick Benoft Society, Inc
Frenen ‘Street
American Electronlarers
Soci
John
Modern Woodmen of Amorics
Lee Avenue
Court Nelson
Naom Fedge
Order Shepherds of Bethlehem
Court Liberty Bel
G. G
S&s
Nancy Lincoln
Ote
M. UL
St. George's Hall
Stratford Avenue
Modern Woodmen of America
Harmony Camp
John Turner
Cummings Kinsman, Jr
Arvanim Lodge
Grand Lodge
Sesmon of Odd Fellows
Waterbury
Arcanum Jodie
Tahight
Atem
United States
Genoa
Lee America
Eapita
Washington
Russia
Carter
Hague
Child
Hiekes
Haus
Genon
America
Sretire
Sallen
Genoa talks test U.S. stance on Russia aid and loans
US officials argue Russia policy hinges on security for loans and a formal inquiry into Soviet affairs. Washington seeks an international expert assessment of Russia’s economy and rail systems before broader recognition, while Genoa debates reflect American insistence on preconditions and diplomatic clarity.
Ex Mayor Wilson and Round Table Invite Doubtful
Ex mayor Wilson has not received an invitation to a proposed round table of party leaders planned for next Tuesday. Republicans question whether a reorganization conference can proceed without his presence and counsel as city speculation grows.
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Orford B. Wilson
Strathela
Wilson
Sant
Omy
Steel men urged to lower prices for industry revival
The President hosted a dinner with steel executives to discuss cutting prices and shortening the 12 hour workday. He stressed no government interference and emphasized a pragmatic approach to revive industry through voluntary actions and broad employee support.
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Guess
Arathy
America
Tchernychenin Says It Can Be Done
In a fragmented discussion the speaker argues against a permanent state monopoly on foreign trade and calls for a new path to live together. He envisions a shift away from rigid systems toward civilized cooperation among nations, citing the need for U S involvement and broader tolerance of varied ideas.
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Russia
the Hague
Llosa
Poland
Fitesia
Lishefala
Br ooker Elected To Anaconda Board May Day Anaconda Montana
Anaconda Montana May 1 By the Associated Press Jenn D Ryan Cornelius F Well and others were reelected to the three year term on the Anaconda Canal Minty Company board at the annual meeting held yesterday. Directors listed include A H F Bletha George B Church Andrew J Mis Witliam Markefever Nicholas Brady and Charles J Brooker.
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Anaconda
Mont
Assocloyed
Jenn D. Ryan
Cornelius F. Well Nott
Anacards Cannel Minty Co
Halens
Qer
Hf. Bletna
George B. Church
Andrew J
Mis Witliam Markefever
Nicholas Brady
Charles J. Brooker
President Harding forecasts new era in American commerce
President Harding urges a cleanup of conscienceless business practices and a larger shift of Government out of shipping and trade. He frames a postwar era of revived commerce, national purpose, and a conscience driven economy, stressing merit, honest enterprise, and balanced international exchange. He warns against government overreach yet calls for responsible leadership.
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America
Uia
Mass Withon
Komen
Wuran
Julius H. Barnes Named U S C of C President
Julius H. Barnes of Tolloth Minnesota elected president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States at the annual convention. He succeeds Joseph H. Defees of Chicago. Other officers include vice presidents for Eastern Northern Southern Western regions and a slate of honorary vice presidents and directors from multiple states and cities.
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Washington
Tullus
Barnes
Tolloth
Minn
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Joseph H. Defees
Chicago
Bedford
New York
Thomas E. Wilson
Harry Black
Galveston
Thomas B. Stearns
Denver
William Butterworth
Moline
Gillette
Minneaplis
Charles Nagel
St. Louis
A. B. Farquhar
York
A. T. Simmonds
Fitchburg, Mass
Ernest Y.rigg
Philadelphia
John
Crawford
Parkersburg
M. J. Sanders
New Orleans
Oklahoma City
Edwin G Gibbs
Cincinnati
Wiliam J. Dean
St. Paul
Clyde C, Dawson
M. Clark
Portland
Ore
Arthur & Bent
Los Angeles
Fred P. Mann
Devil's Lake
N. D
Blow
Lasalle
Pickpockets Fight Shy of Philadelphia Activity
An article notes Philadelphia pickpockets are deterred by a new 90 day jail policy for vagrancy and a six man detective pickpocket squad who studied their tricks. The squad’s success led to many thieves being captured and imprisoned.
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Philadelphia
Philadlphia
Cylockust
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Snyder
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