Stray Stratford Center Wires Be Strengthened
Stratford council orders Unitsa Illuminating Co and Connecticut Electric to shore up deteriorating poles at East Broadway and Main Street junction amid danger of collapse. Town Manager Hubbell to ensure poles are reinforced, while sidewalk projects on Bruce Avenue and North Main Street face funding delays and owner resistance. Road closing north of Hard’s Corner to be converted into park property for Academy Hill.
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Stratford
Unitsa Iluminating Co
Conecticut
Stratford Center
East Broadway
Main Street
Walter WV. Hubbell
Permis Vaton
Chambdar of Commerce
ET S
Edward KK. Nicholson
Bruce Avenue
Barnum Avenue
Wear ‘Avenue
City
Adolph Sherman
Seymour ‘Welles
North Avenue
Nichols Avenue
Tren
Ra Etain
Huboe
Hubred
Brace
Averus
Atesuard Nimeel
Main
Hard's Corner
Christ Episcopal Church
Bread Street
Elm Street
Patons
New Maven
Matin Street
Academy Hill Park
Acateray Hill
Billy Miske Wins Over Captain Roper in 10 Rounds
New York May 2 Billy Miske defeated Captain Roper in a ten round bout at Drekman Oval. Miske dominated much of the action, staggering Roper in rounds two and seven while the captain pressed with a left side hurt by blows. Referee Arthur McGovern warned Roper for several low blows and the fight ended with Miske’s steady offense and Roper’s stubborn defense.
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New York
Billy Miake
Cunl- Bob Roper
Drekman Oval Arena
Cvery
Miske
Yamely
Arthur McGovern
Cau
Rosey
Ropar
Papex
Fraternal Meetings and Local Lodge Listings
Fraternal Editor notes meetings tonight for various groups including United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Mithra lodge Knights of Pythias, Calanthe temple Pythian Sisters, Paguonnock lodge I.O. F. at multiple street locations. Also mentions Harmony council and Griterion club with several addresses on Main Broad and Madison avenues.
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United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Elm Street
Ronckauotanash Tribe
Newfod
Main
Olden Hill
Harmony Council
Jr. A
State Street
Mithra Lodge
Pythiac
Main Street
Calanthe Temple
Pythian Sisters
Paguonnock Lodge
Broad Sreset
Griterion Club
Michael's D
R. K. EK
St. Joseph's Convent
Madison aygnue_cear-Main
Missing Wife Case Highlights City Audit Involvement
Counsel admits Mrs. Smith has left King Street home amid a police probe and missing weights. City auditor reports no new developments as officials review Smith’s books. Police circulate notices as trucks tour states gathering evidence on weight machines tied to the case. Mayor Atwater said the audit findings remain unclear while efforts continue to locate Mrs. Smith.
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King Street
Lou
Mclala
Smith
Powany
Atwater
Cornell
GO. I
Uny
Charles
Canfield
OS King Supoe
Mra. Smith
Ara, Sreith Faz Nou
Connecticut
New Jersey
Patrick J. Plaangan
Natives Fear Deadly Poisonous African Snakes
A stretching report from Misouri about deadly mambas terrorizing locals. The text notes natives fear venomous snakes, especially the crested cobra types, with warnings of attacks and the extreme dangers posed to people and livestock.
Minstrel Show Delights Legion Audience in Westport
American Legion hosted a minstrel show at National Hall in Westport on April 18 drawing a large crowd. Lee JF Wil fems served as theater announcer with endmen Barry O Conn er, Kennett Stofleic, Ralph Frace, and John Gilbert. Chorus featured Donald Crawford and others. standout numbers included Am Old Fashioned Dick and a closing song Tusk Me To Steen with Warren Srofici leading the finale.
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Westport
American Legion
National Hall
Lee
Wil Fems
Ary Barry O'Conner
Kennett Stofleic
Ralph Frace
John Gilbert
Donald Crawford
the Post
Roy Kennedy
Warren
Beofeld
Michyel
jKennerl Tiels
Steen
Warren Srofici ¢Uvil Uy
Lialehed
Snin
Adventist School Plans Close First Year Program
Adventist school presents a closing program for its first year with students performing pieces like Patrione Exercises, The Genes and the Roses, and Vacation Song. Teachers and families attend as the community reflects on the year and plans for a return next September.
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Adventist School
Progran
Ross Appears and Vanishes Again in Dutchess County
Devig of Dutchess County informshin of she arrast at Pouraxecapie of Frank Doran. Sheriff Davly and the man refused to the above aimaelf. He forced a taxi driver to rush him through three countries as part of a pistol. Sheriff Warner announced this clue and many others will be chased. Beari: eo was holy conducc for the young woman who sought to meet Meesmer rye Rail in New Rochelle last Saturday. Ward’s tram progress after F5N,006 has advanced in the graces.
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Devig
Dutchess County
Hin
Frank Doran
Davly
Steadaacly
Aimaelf
Peters
Warner
Beari
New York
Ward silent on crime case sparks legal debate in New York
In New York a prominent criminal lawyer argues Ward cannot be punished for confessing or testifying without proving a crime. He says the state must prove guilt, and a confession alone cannot convict in a capital offense. The opinion questions the credibility of related accusations and the impact on legal proceedings.
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New York
Max DR. Siener
Cokecu
Jt Weliern
Glarente Peters
Rome
New
French Canning Lesson Aids U S Food Drive
Washington officials announce a program to teach canning as a national skill. Miss Gin Powell, sent to Park, collaborates with the French Ministry of Agriculture on preactivating work. The effort aims to boost food preservation and self sufficiency amid agricultural reform.
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America ix
Dent Eo Department of Articulture
Gin Powell
Park
Ministry of Agriculture
Fone
Ine Arrument
Enis Court
Powell
Sidolas
Gar
Williams Tennis Team Loses Watch 3-0
In Miss Wip TTamstown the Williams team suffered a 3-0 setback as the Southern California defense dominated. The match featured several tight exchanges and ended with USC claiming two singles matches in straight sets.
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Williams
WIP
D'ANNUNZIO WANTS RUSSIAN TRADE TALKS PROGRESS
Report from London states Gabriele D'Annunzio met Sunday with George Tykits cherin and Bolshevik minister Fernsen at D'Annunzio's villa. Concessions reportedly awarded for a shipping service between Italy and Russia as part of Italy's push to open trade with Russia.
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London
American Veterans to Honor Unknown Pollu's Grave
Adjutant General Elton and Robert Cait lead a Veterans of Foreign Wars delegation sailing to France for a wreath ceremony at the Unknown Soldier grave. A four foot silk poppy wreath symbolizes Poppy Week and benefits disabled ex servicemen through Memorial Day observances nationwide.
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Pollu
Fevel W. Elton
Ware
United States
Robert
Cait
Alde
Robert G. Woodside
America
Pacis
Franklin Post
Pris
Marshal Reen
Ambresator Horeick
Elton
National Cemetery
2Rington
Riversife Drive
Eroorta
VF. W
Wronel Veterana
Memo Acridab Parks
Represen
Lin
French — Legion, Legion
American Joegion
Amer Ean Wotacs Tio
Trenca- Ameriga Children's League
Maria Foch
Foreign Ware
Whiteley
Renal W. Elton
Robart
Gain
Majestic
Paris Fashion Takes Center Stage At Major Longchamp Stakes
May 29 Paris Longchamp drew trans Atlantic society for the Cadran Stakes heat wave spectacle. American jockeys rode favored Flimsicat Frocks colors amid gowns with dramatic cutaways. Spectators included notable figures such as Julia Marlowe and Mrs. John I. Alexander while Mary Baker and Albert McCormick planned London travel after the event.
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Paris
Longchamps
Suciety
De Molay Degree Team Exemplifies Work at Casino
Details of the DeMolay degree team exemplifying Masonic work in Kaneas Cley with youth members guided by prominent Masons. The event featured Danlors, administrators, and a cadre of supporters including Charles A. Conexts and Alex Contvan as part of a ceremonial chapter activities and organizational oversight.
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DE Molay
Casino
Nigat
DeMelay
Thieany
Kaneas Cley
Dhwleim
Crarlea A. Conexts
Afang
Boited States
Alex Contvan
Devie
Missousi Mtathen
A. Joen T Heykrivh
Sion Matchers
Do Tone¢Hey
Reverence
Jae Neotism
Dove
Amc Chaodt
Howard We
Gorham
Chilean
Sepman WS
Beach
Samuel Parker
Albert MasKimmie
Ernest Dane
Charles ML Gerdenier
Clarence Wolra
George Whilams
Leonard Thomas Webb
Thomas Taylor
Economic Mission of League to Meet at Genoa
May 20 Genoa reports the League of Nations economic mission will meet on June to examine customs tariffs export day of capital and commercial treaties. The inquiry covers general status of several countries and related matters from the Genoa conference.
Chloroform Attack Frustrated by Hartford Police
May 22 Hartford authorities report Benjamin Sodasky of New Britain and Stella Bodnaky were arrested on charges of attempted robbery and assault. They allegedly tried to chloroform Mrs Mary Mildovitch at her home, but her cries drew help and a policeman intervened, leading to their arrest.
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Hartford
Benjamin Sodasky
New Britain
Stella Bodnaky
Mary Mildovitch
Mudavitch
Church Treasures Stripped For Famine Relief In Moscow
In Moscow, government committees seized church valuables to feed famine victims. Requisition workers weighed and melted down gold and silver from ikons, crosses, lamps, and other sacred items, while parishioners watched without resistance. The process spared sanctuaries, with priests selecting items to remove from holy rooms.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Hamners
Ciinels
Churen
Ikona
Russia
Polpitos
Vithesamintes
Wiich Ivan
Tell
Memorial Parade Claims Longest Run in History
The American Legion and Veterans groups outline a grand memorial parade with units from American Legion posts, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Spanish War Veterans, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and police and school contingents. Automobiles will carry disabled veterans, and the route centers on Golden Hill Street at 2 PM with city officials inviting broad participation.
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Franklin Bartlett
Bons
Bias Hows
Dept of Conn
G. A. BR
First City Fire and Drum Corps
N. VW
Bishop Camp
United Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars
Drag Corps
Raymond Ty. Harris
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dern Dettus Post
Eccomeblig Bang Herty Congdon
American Urgion
Catharine McGurdy
American Legion
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Seores Highlanders
Sprague
Marshal Audes
F. J. Adams
W. Stevenn
DB. Patresson
Wheeler & Wilton
Sager
Ort
Golden Hii Street
Labor leaders urged restraint on wage demands in coal mines
Pittsburgh May 24 labor leaders warned against radical wage demands in the coal sector. American Bankers Association president Thomas B McAdams cautioned that high wage bills could hurt labor and capital alike, stressing America’s reliance on initiative and cheap fuel. He argued coal miners and routes to markets must avoid destabilizing strikes that would injure the broader economy.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas B. McAdams
American Bankers’ Association
Pennsylvania Bankers’ Association
America
Lewis
United Minersi
McAdams
Miller Arrested in Liquor Sale Case at Rooming House
John Miller was arrested yesterday at 228 State Street for allegedly running a secret liquor sale from his rooming house. A pint of liquor was seized and a search found empty glasses and strong whiskey odor. Miller was held for City Court today in Curriehee $500 bond.
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Synette
State Street
John Miller
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