Trust probe uncovers bribes in municipal contracts
Testimony before the committee reveals Aldermanic and department heads scrutinizing 18 months of contracts while contractors and builders paid large sums to Brindell and associates. Witnesses describe demanded tributes for work, including a $35,000 bribe for a Broadway skyscraper and widespread payments tied to demolition and construction firms. The panel adjourned as evidence mounted, with questioning continuing next session.
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Jeagues
Board of Cannata
bitRest
Taland
Statenobert P. Brindell
Domandis
Broadway
T Brindell
Brindell
Albert A. Volk
Taree
Yyp
Brindo
Walter Mellon
George Backer
Mellon
Untermyer
Henrye
Spain
Uutermyer
Yedfourn
Ex-Service Mento Parade Thursday
Ex service groups and local organizations met at the Legion hall to finalize arrangements for the November 23 parade. Mayor Wilson will issue a proclamation urging flag display. police fire departments and the state guard will participate. The parade starts at 7 p.m. from Bull's Head, moving along Main Street to Statg Street Park Avenue Wallfiel Avenue Broad Street and back. The American Legion invites ex-service men of all wars and allied forces to join.
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American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chamber of Commerce
3 Manufacturers’ Association
The
Legion Hall
Wilson
Connecticut State Guard
Bull's Head
Main Stree
Statg Street
Park Avenue
Wallrftel Avenue
sTne
Inquest Finds No Motive In Mary Lapoczka Death
The inquest shows no murder motive as Ava Lapoczka’s movements are unclear after Sunday night. McGovern maintains the death was an accidental skull fracture from a fall, despite police questioning. Authorities expect he will reveal full details within hours after further hearings.
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Jacoby
Mary
Mira Szakolya
Lapoczka
Ava
McGovern
Flanagan
Bevan
Germany seeks justice in possible separate peace
The piece argues obstacles to speedily negotiating a separate peace with the United States, noting boundaries set by Versailles would largely stay. It stresses self determination for all peoples, including Germans, and suggests a future peace would be economic in nature with territorial issues largely excluded. The American Elections reflect a demand for a square deal from the U.S. and a hoped for justice.
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United States
America
Hundreds Protest Gas Meter Charge In Bridgeport Row
About 1000 citizens gathered to protest a gas meter rental levy. A committee was directed to confer with aldermen and local improvement associations, with future meetings in schools and possible action by the Public Utilities Commission. Concerns included trolley lines and other local charges.
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Joseph Pow
Union Avenue
Manyor
Board of Aldermen
Bridgeport
Lewist
Public Utilities Commission
Frederick Brewer
Jamea Wahay
Charles Freeman
Black Rock Improvement Association
Board of Education
Attornay Lavery
Lavery
Pub- Mo Utilities Commission
Charles Dreeman
Eftizans
Body of J. A. Flanagan Arrives From France
The body of Joan A. Flanagan son of Mary and the late John J. Flanagan of Fairfield arrived last evening. He was 25, a Bridgeport High School graduate and a 2nd lieutenant in France who died November 20 1938 of pneumonia. He belonged to the Holy Name Society St Thomas church Fairfield fire department Unquown tribes and Improved Order of Red Men. Survived by mother two brothers William A and Edward and three sisters Sarah Roger and Mary. Funeral set for Tuesday at Thorpe Avenue Fairfield.
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Mary
John J. Flanagan
Fairfield
France
Bridgeport High School
Holy Name Society of St. Thomas
Caurcd
Fairfield Fire Department
Order of Red Men
William .A
Eeward
la Resista Corset Company
Sarah
Roge
Thorpe Avenue
Harding Begins Plan on League
The article reports on President Harding’s plan for a league and outlines changes to travel plans for the senator and Mrs Harding and their party, including a shift to depart from New Orleans and travel by rail from Point Isobel to Galveston. It notes an unnamed salting date and mentions informal conferences with leading figures on foreign relations, aiming to build unified support. The conferences are set for December with personal, individual meetings to learn who can back the policy.
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Galveston
New Orleans
Harding
My, & Ings
Antlee
Mardag Jet
Doday
Marton
Obituary notices from Goshen and Brooklyn area
The obituary column lists multiple deaths and funeral arrangements. Mrs. Sarah Beeler Beeker widow of William H. Beeker, died in Goshen Connecticut, funeral at 2 from the mortuary chapel, burial at Brooklawn. Paul Lariviere obituary details incomplete with funeral from 171 Pembroke Street. Mrs. M. Martell of 171 Pembroke Street held high mass of requiem at St Mary’s Church. Mrs. Wilhelmina Freihelt, wife of Joseph Frethelt, 304 Huntington Road, funeral at 8:40 from home and 9 from St. Joseph’s Church. Elizabeth P Campbell, former Brooklyn resident, died at sister’s residence 95 Hicks Street. survived by sisters Varin and Sherwood and brother Robert Campbell. Burial arrangements and partial mentions of burial sites and church services included.
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Sarah Beeker
Sarah Beeler
Whillam H. Beeker
Goshen
Conn
Henry FE
Drow
Becks
State Street
Paul Lariviere
Lariviere
Tage
M. Martell
Pembroke Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Wilhelmina Freihelt
Wilhelmina
Joseph Frethelt
Hantington Road
Sephis Church
Elizabeth P. Campbell
Astern
Brooklyn
Sout Third Street Presbyterian Church
Bensonhurst
Oyuick
L. J
M. Varin
Hicks Street
Robert
Mary Jeane Ayes Camphell
Varin
Nels HW. Sherwooi
Southport
Robert Campbell
Delta
Utah
Personal tax list debate sparks women’s inclusion plan
Reported figures show 38 000 to 40 000 names on last year’s personal tax list with this year’s male additions pushing expected totals to about 3 200 or 1 300 more persons liable for the $2 state tax. Despite women’s suffrage, law currently omits women from the tax. efforts seek to extend the tax to women voters, while city officials doubt any change will pass. The tax, created to replace poll and military levy, is due January 1 with exemptions for police, firemen, and current or former service members.
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Sears
United States
Weather hints for Bridgeport from Middlebrook Almanac
Weather item notes Bridgeport conditions with sun rise and set times and tidal data. Mentions high and low water. Includes cryptic figures 44 and 220 and 11. Likely a small data snippet from an almanac section, not a full forecast.
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Bridgeport
Middlebrook Almanac
Village store property leased to furniture men
Frank Jacoby and Nathan Tagel, buyers of the Smith property at 240 State Street, have leased the building at 240 State Street and the store at 981 Broad Street to M. Quinn and Company, furniture dealers.
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Frank Jacoby
Nathan Tagelman
Smith
State Street
Broad Stress
M. Quinn and Company
Rheumatism Remedy Restores Strength and Blood Quality
A Manchester New Jersey woman, Mrs Mildred Clark, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her strength and easing chronic rheumatism. She describes severe knee swelling, back pain, and nervous distress, then notes rapid improvement, weight gain, and renewed color after using the pills. The ad promotes 60 cents per box and offers a free booklet on building up the blood.
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Dirst
Mildred Clark
Elm Street
Manchester
N. J
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams
Dr Willams
Dr. Willams Medicine Co
Schenectady
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