Ripper Bill Passes Senate Refusal of Referendum Vote
Bridgeport controversy over a proposed Ripper Act moves to a referendum fight. Senate debate centers on shifting tax powers from city officials to a governor appointed board, with supporters arguing for state oversight and opponents warning of lost local control and higher costs for Bridgeport residents.
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Ripper
Senate
Taxation Board
Robert J. Smith
Manchester
Cities and Boroughs
Favoraby
Alice P. Merritt
Joseph R. Griffin
Hartford
Robert J Smith
Huntington Meech
West Hartford
Edward F. Ball
New Britain
Fement H. Brigham
Granby
Eugene TP. Golden
Meriden
Whiam HW. Woodruff
Muford
Ernest A. Anmlerson
Clinton
Matthew H. Kenealy
Stamford
Joseph H. Lawlor
Waterbury
Samuel C. Daly
Wallace R. Pierson
Cromwell
Redden
Kenesly
Trumbell
Board of Apportionment
Board of Contract and Supply
Board of Relief
Blodgett
William B. Blodgett
Edward L. Kelly
House
Senate Chamber
Senator Smith
Nee P. Merritt
Hartham
Caist
Dew
Bridieenort
Bridecourt
Bridgeport
Smith
Sutics
Bil Smith
A.L. Delaney
Connors
Wilder
Cert
Connecticut
Cannor
Coolidge
Thia
Wildey
Blodwett
Figsure
Jie
Asses Menta
New Haven
Behrens
Stratford
Greenwich
Norwalk
New London
New Lane Day
Shaay
Leader Cronin
Cranin
Advertisement for truss fitting at Bridgeport branch
An ad for the New Haven Surgical Co at 155 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport invites rupture cases to seek expert advice and service. It promises accurate fitting, comfort, and secure rupture support, encouraging readers to purchase a truss from the branch near Main Street.
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Bridgeport Brauich
N. H. Surgical Co
Fairfield Avenue
Main St
Mitzi Stars in The Magic Ring at New Lyric Bridgeport
Telegram review hails Mitzi as adorable and versatile in The Magic Ring at the New Lyric Theatre under Klenny W Savage. Cast including Sydna Greensstreet Murdock Jeannette MacDonald and Boyd Marshall garner praise as audience applauded the Bridgeport premiere with catchy musical numbers and love songs.
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Mitzi In
THE
NEW Lyric Theatre
Telegram
Bridgeport
Miszi
Klenny W. Savage
Mitel
Mitzi
Sydna Greensstreet
Amet Murdock
Jeanette
MacDonald
Boyd Marshall
Zelda Sears
Harold Tevey
Amundsen and Flyers Start Dash in Planes to Pole
Kings Bay Spitzbergen May 21 two Amundsen Ellsworth polar planes take off for the North Pole on a nonstop eight hour dash. Each plane carries three men including Roald Amundsen and Lincoln Ellsworth. The crew describe minimal gear, 20 hours fuel, 30 days food, emergency sledge and police-like preparations for a pole weather and distance challenge.
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Amundsen
Dietrichson
Norway
M. Mowinckel
Nowinckel
Hobpy
Kings Bay
Teebelt
Farm
Dane
North Pole
Greenland
Mannlicher
Telegram
Alliance
Splitzbergen
Amundsen-Elsworth
Fairfield Hay Blaze Tests Firemen Indifferent
May 21 Fairfield. Firemen ignored a hay stack fire near the barn of Joseph O H_are at 614 Field road and Pine Creek. Alarm siren sounded but 14 firefighters stayed seated until neighbors alerted them. Hay was destroyed, barn spared.
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Fairfield
Joseph O'Hare
Field Road
Pine Creek
Shingled Heads Of Court Guests Defy Royal Edict
London May 21 The first Buckingham Palace court of the season saw Mrs Alanson Houghton wife of the American ambassador present eight American debutantes and eight diplomatic women amid Queen Mary oversight. The scene featured silver gowns diamonds pearls a long train and dramatic feather displays as autos carrying 704 guests lined the Mall. Despite rumors the Queen disapproved of shingled hair many attendees wore it with hairdressers aiding concealment in some cases.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Alanson
Houghton
Queen Mary
Driver Injured In Canton Beach Highway Crash
Wilbur Frannel of Wallingford, 23, was rushed to New Haven hospital after his car left the road on the Canton Beach Lark highway and plunged over an embankment. He suffered a fractured skull and a broken left arm. condition described as grievous. The cause of the crash is unknown and a passerby from Clinton found him unconscious in the driver's seat.
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NEW _ HAVEN
Wilbur Frannel
Wallingford
New Haven Hospital
Canton Beach Lark
Frantzel
William 2
Clinton
Attorneys Sum Up In Macri Case Involving Olympia Murder
State argues Miss Mack aged about 21 killed John Bagnano with premeditation and malice. ten witnesses identify her. Defense counters self defense citing abuse and motive to ruin. Miss Mack testifies further. jurors hear cross examination and rebuttal witnesses from police and family.
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Frank R. Baldwin
Bagnano
Maer
Carolina Bagnano
Lucy
I?q
John Leonard
Olympia
Johnny
Miss Mack
Koletsky
John Brignano
Gand
Mark
John Ragnano
Mari
Buty
Arnon A. Ailing
John Bagnane
Cailed
Ralph Bagnano
Marth
John Bagnano
Sewler
Nat
Alling
Philp T. Smith
Mix
Ehnitat
Misa Bi Tayehel Webeter
Macri
John
Tats) Bagnano
Molle Lombardi
Marion Bagnano
Judges Chosen for Barnum Award at Bridgeport High
Miss Carolyn He Chapman Rev Forrest la Knapp and Rev John J Kennedy have been named judges for the Barnum Prize essays by Bridgeport High School graduates. About 80 to 90 essays were submitted. the five top entries will be read at graduation night, with two prizes awarded.
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Carolyn HE. Chapman
Park Fince
Forrest la Knapp
The
United Church
John J. Kennedy
Blessed Sacrament Church
Bridgeport High School
Board of Education
RIFF FIGHTERS GET EXPERT DIRECTION
Prance aims to support the army in reestablishing order in the French zone of the African protectorate. Officers ordered to stay offensive until the Moroccan question is debated by the chamber of deputies next Monday. Republicanism and democracy are invoked in a heated public framing.
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Chamber of Deputies
Connecticut Roads Bulletin Highlights Ongoing Construction
Connecticut road updates show multiple corridors under construction with detours and limited delays. Notable works include Colebrook-North Colebrook, Canaan-Norfolk and various cross state routes. Portland-East Hampton open with construction nearby. several bridges and turnpikes closed or detoured, yet most routes remain passable with care. Continuous patching and resurfacing ongoing on Meriden-Wallingford and Berlin Turnpike corridors. motorists urged to proceed with caution.
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North Colebrook
North Canaan-Norfolk
Canaan- Norfolk
Canaan
West Norfolk
Bharon
Sharon-Amenia
Torrington
Torrington-Harwinton
Waterbury-Watertown
Watertown
Thomaston
Suffield Road
Greenwich-Boston Post Road
Stamfford
Keelers Hill
Boston Post Road
Oxford
Eight Mile River Bridge
New Haven
Middletown Avenue
Milford, Orange & West Haven
Milford Turnpike
Westbrook
Boston Post
Branford & Worth
Branford
Plainfield
lutham-Norwich
I Lyne—bus
Haddam
Norwich- Hadlyme Road
East Lyme
Shore Road
Old Lyme
Niantic
Mansfield
Mansfield Depot
Storrs
Colchester
Hebron
Amviston
Montville
Raymond Him
Dolbeare Hill
Wingham-Windham
North Windtham
Meriden
Wallingford Weao
City of Meriden
Derby
Navagatuck Valley
East Windsor
Springfield
Plainville-Southington
Farmigton
Farmington
West Hartford
Berlin
Hartford
Milldale- Waterbury
Southington
Wealthy Man Is Snubbed by Wife
Judge Willa hears evidence of intolerable cruelty in a divorce case. Lord claims his wife degraded him, harmed his health, and ruined the marriage. He sought happiness, but she fancied herself above him in Monroe. He later bought a $19,900 Florida home, aided by house staff and servants for the Monroe estate.
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Willa
Frank M. Canfield
Henry Shannon
Lord
Monroe
Florida
Walfield
Meetings Tonight Pride of Bridgeport Lodges and Societies
A list of meetings in Bridgeport features Pride of Bridgeport council Daughters of America at 62 Cannon Street and numerous other fraternal groups. Joseph Dowdall lodge BK of Pr at 1025 Main Street, VArcanum lodge I O F at 1087 Broad Street, and more including Women’s Christian Temperance Union at 239 Circlbert Street, Machinists on Main, and Scandinavian Sick Benefit Society at 150 Lee Avenue. Also listed: Oronaque Lodge I O O F Town Hall Stratford, Golden HM Council A IU at 181 State Street, Ashlar Lodge at KL and A M Mason Temple, Harmony Rebekah Lodge I O E State and Main, Golden Gate Lodge S of F 250 Main, Uridzenert Encampment I O O F 164 State Street, Dewey Camp M W of A 65 Cannon Street, and Savoy Athletic Association 614 Pembroke Street.
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Pride of Bridgeport Council Daughters of America
Cannon Street
Joseph Dowdall Lodge
Main Street
Varcanum Lodge
O. F
Broad Street
Women's Christian Temperance Upton
Crlcbert Street
Machinists
Scandinavian Sick Benefit Society
Lee Avenue
Oronaque Lodge
Stratford
Golden HM Council
American Insurance Union
State Street
Ashlar Lodge
Mobilize Guard To Save Prisoners
Texas guardsmen from Fort Sam Houston and two state units were mobilized at once by order of Governor Ferguson to guard a Dallas jail amid a sprawling mob intent on storming the jail for two negroes held on murder and assault charges. Tear gas supplies were rushed from Fort Sam Houston as authorities prepared for a possible second attempt.
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Chemical Warfare Service
Fort Sam Houston
144Th Infantry
112Th Cavalry
Dalles
Marshall
Ferguson
Austin
San Antonio
Tex
Dallas
Presbyterians Elect Erdman Moderator Progress in church leadership
Dr Erdman, Princeton professor and pastor, is named by the Presbyterian church in New Jersey as vice moderator candidate with key committees including bills and overtures and the Judicial Commission. The Chester overture seeks curbing actions against New York Presbytery and lenient licensing of young ministers. Dr Erdman, known for his theological stance, has faced controversy at Princeton and served as a pastor in Overbrook before 1891. Dr Summey elected moderator in Lexington on the second ballot. W E Morrow named Cumberland moderator in Nashville succeeding D M McAnulty.
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Judical Commission
Chester
New York
Princeton
Erdman
Princeton Theological Seminary
First
Presbyterian Church
Overbrook
Philadelphia
Summecy
Lexington
George Summey
New Orleans
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the United
W. E. Morrow
Nassville
Tenn
Warrensburg
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
D. M. McAnulty
Bolivar, Tenn
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