Common Council Session Addresses Taxes and Street Repairs
The Common Council debates property changes on Fairfield Avenue and adjourns after approving tax abatements, settlement of lawsuits, and grants for street and sidewalk work. Petitions for lights on Prince Street and Harmony Street receive committee referrals, while bonds and bonds-related defeated claims are acknowledged.
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Fairfield Avenue
Stephen J. Mak Jr
Burr Road
Beechwood Avenue
Burroughs Street
Chuck Stret
de Foreat Avenue
Gilman Street
Hidlen Street
Hougi Avenue
Hove Street
Hunting Street
Hurd Avenue
Manhattan Avenue
Maple Street
Oraage Street
Pacific Street
Pequonnock Street
Ridgefield Avenue
Seeley Street
Shelton Street
Spring Street
Untor Avenue
Wied Street
Wilmot Avenue
Yale Street
Gus Anderson
Madison Avenue
Prince Street
Prince Sireet
Lamps
Frank Stapleton
Herbert Street
Harmony Street
Patey Lake
Broadway Avenue
Julius Beck
Brooklyn Avenue
James E. Beach
Clapp Spooner
Norman Street
Wood
Avenue
Dixon Street
Thames River
Knowlton, Street
White Line
J F, Heron
M. Heron
Park
Enex
Horace Street
Charles F. Eirebaum
Fulton Street
Abie
Sadie Lind
Kossuth Street
J. B
Boles
Canfield Avenue
Elen Young
Frank Street
Margaret Bischoff
Hough Avenue
Elie Birehell
Catherine Boylan
Main Street
Herbert Brown
Deacon Street
Annie Bires
Church Street
Beste Brown
Crescent Avenue
Michael Burdo
James Street
John Chervensk
Herkshire Avenue
Grover C. Cogan
Hancock Avenue
William Carr
Broad Street
J. Kowalski
Robin Street
John Lupariello
Arctic Street
Mary Lewis
Mary Ross
Linen Avenue
Annie Rosenbaum
Central Avenue
Chester Rupert
State Street
Julius and
Regia Stein
Lindley Street
Mary Sullivan
TJ Steuben
Julia Whelahan
Central
Wiliam Larson
Nichols Street
Luciano Riccio
East Main Street
Emanuelle
Ernest H. Milligan
George H. Milligan
Howard G. Lee
Rose Mucel
Joseph Fogiin
Reilly Street
Beatrice Tickey
Frank Harrison
North Avenue
Mechanics and Farmers Bank
H. Whitaker
Pembroke Street
Nellie Johnson
Maurice Sinito
Frank Snyder
Dr. Krause
Eagle Construction Company
Michael Hoffman
Davey Bros
Char
A. Monahan
Charles Demas
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Bertha W. Pee
James J. Rawley
Patrick Sigrue
Carl FP. Siemo
Jennie B. Sherwood
Betty Scofield
Minnie Boyarsky
Rath Street
Josephine Bigzzo
Fulton
Katherine Liebgott
Stratford Avenue
James T. Birchill
Mary Jamik
Reservoir Avenut
Joseph Langdon
Louis Gocozza
Julius Mann
Multiple Bridgeport Deaths Highlight 1927 Obituaries
A string of Bridgeport area obituaries from November 1927 notes Mrs. H Emma Aynes of Milford, Anna Warkwitz of Stratford, Fritz Holmper, James W Keegan, Eugene J Keenan, Mary Lasky, Gustave Meunier, Helen R Smith, Englebert Toppitzer, and Alice Van Aistyne. Funeral details vary by individual, with services listed at local parishes, cemeteries, and private residences in Bridgeport, Stratford, Greenfield Hill, and nearby towns.
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Ayrls
Scaredale
New York
Poerids
North Atenue
Stratford
Park Cemetery
Holmpr
Howard Avenue
Keegan
James W. Keegan
Norman Street
John J. Suntan
Black Rock Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael's
Keenax
Eugene J. Keenan
Bridgeport
Mullims, Scott and Redgate
Colden Hill Street
St. Auguste
St Michael's Concery
Oldfield Road
Pairfield
Conn
Asd
Parenta No
Vincellette Street
St. Stephena Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
van Aestyle
M.norn
Alice Decker Ridew
Thomas van Aistyne
Gentlemen May Carry Melon in Paris Streets
An American in Paris learns it is proper for a gentleman to carry only certain items in the streets. He notices others jeer as he holds a musky melon and a marketing net. The practice dates to royal example set by Edward VII, Prince of Wales.
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Paris
Associated Press
Edward
Obituary for June Elizabeth Keeler widow of George Keeler
June Elizabeth Keeler died Friday in Medford Massachusetts at age ninety born in Wilton to Clark and Amanda Adams Grumman. Survived by daughters Louise A. Keeler Medford Maude Pekett Berlin and Maude Layton North Weymouth. Funeral at Read Memorial chapel this afternoon at 2 with Rev Theodore A Fischer officiating. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Elizabeth Keeler
Jane Elizabeth Keeler
George 5. Keeler
Medford
Mass
Wilton
Clark
Amanda
Adams Grumman
Keeler
Louise A. Keeler
Maude, Pekett
Berlin
John Layton
North Weymouth
Read Memorial Chapel
Theodore A. Fischer
Church of the Messiah
New Haven
Bural
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Fire crews respond to large blaze on Dewey street dump
No 7 Engine Co. was alerted at 6:10 last evening to a fire at the Dewey street dump. The unit returned to quarters at 7:23 after fighting the blaze.
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No 7 Engine Co. Wen
Dewey Street
Burlington men die in overturned car crash between villages
Alfred J. Motiver and John King of Burlington were found dead today in their overturned automobile between this village and Moretown in Middlesex. Police reported the incident occurred near Paik Follo, with investigators initiating a routine crash inquiry.
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Middlesex
Axscciated Press
Alfred J. Motevier
John King
Burlington
Moretown
Five Hunters Missing in Maine Search Continues
In Maine No 7 the Associated Press reports five hunters are missing after their canoe vanished on Upper Shi Pond during a storm and flood threats. A search continues as authorities aid the party’s neighbors and relatives in locating them.
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Patten
Maine
Associated Pres
Upper Shi Pond
Table Compares Mayoralty Vote of Three Elections 1923
A compact table compares mayoral vote results from three city elections in 1923. It lists candidates, vote totals, and leading percentages, highlighting shifts in support and margins of victory across the years. The data underscores evolving political standings and key contenders in the period.
Two Chinese Die On The Gallows In Connecticut Hangings
Two Chinese convicts Chin Lung and Soo Hoo Wing were executed at the state prison in Hartford for first degree murder in Manchester. Witnesses included newspaper reporters. both men embraced Catholic faith before death. The On Leong tong connection and a lethal tong warfare episode were cited in the case tests.
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Scotty
Jach
Sebs
Harry Chu
Boston
Frank E. Healy
Defense Counsel
Connecticut
Taat
Gerald Chapmar
Chin Lung
Boo Hoo’ Wing
Hartford County
Ong Ging Hem
Manchester
Soo Hoo Wing
San Francisco
Edwin Soo Hoo
Suey Sing
Chin Ling
Sam Ong
Wnng
Ong
Sam
Meriden
New Haven
Newell Jennings
Gerald Chapman
Tral
Wills W. Hall
Marlborough
Wes Chnang
Wie
Trumbull
Attornry
F. P. Rohrmayer
Homer S. Cummings
Stamford
Supreme Court of Errors
Bridge
Jennings
Kitty Wing
John H. Trumbull
Loo
Board of Pardons
Hartford
On Leong Tong
Ong Moon On
Sam Ong Jing
San Ong Jing
Boon On
San
Bam
Jinvicibls
Thivart
Su Hoo Wing
Sam R
Harrison K. Hotchkiss
Granby
Chin
Tong
Jen
Delaney Confesses to a String of Burglaries
Bridgeport detective reports Delaney, a Wallingford native, admitted to burglaries from April to October. Victims include Clarence Winton, G. J. Walters, F. Hawley, R. Whipple, L. Carpenter, F. Merton Hammond, Abraham Schnee, E. H. Lilefeld, Daniel Morgan, Samuel Bashett, G. B. Seeley, Mee AL Cummings, Mrs. Raymond Paddock, and C. B. Terrell. Loot valued around 1400 with many items recovered. a large collection remained missing or unaccounted for. Delaney says jewelry and watches were taken from numerous homes in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. He was arrested yesterday with in-pocket items and is a former Bridgeport area reporter. No fire found nearby.
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William Fo
Bridgeport Detective Bureau
New Haven
DeLaney
Clarence E. “Cooney
Winton
Colorado Avenue
G. J. Walters
Howard Avenue
F. B. Hawley
Maplewood Avenue
Filver
R. D. Whipple
Yale
Dehn L. Carpenter
Elmwood Place
F. Merton Hammond
Clinton Avenue
Sehnee
DeLane
Abraham C. Schnee
Brooklawn Avenue
Mr. Schnee
E. H. Lilefeld
Park Avenue
Daniel J. Morgan
Brooklawn
Samuel Bashett
Tramatin Avenue
G. B. Seeley
Brooklown Avenue
Mee AL Cummings
Glenwood Avenue
Raymond Paddock
Broma Avenue
C. B. Terrell
Main Street
Terrell
Bridgewok
Wallingford
Bridgeport
Bey
State Legion Head Installs Officers of Local Posts
Connecticut Legion leaders installed officers for two posts in Legion hall. Harey Richards, New Haven, state commander, and Mrs. Ruth P. Prenning, Bristol, installed men and women. The ceremony featured the Fife and Drum corps, entertainment, and remarks on Armistice Day observance and civic service.
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State Legion Head
Legion
Legion Hall
Harey Richards
New Haven
Connecticut Department
Ruth PP. Prenning
Bristol
Legion Aux Marles
Connecticut
United Spanish Way Veterans
Patriotic Societies
State Department
Harry W. Congdon
Patrick Morrissey
Sullivan
Henry M. Sullivan
Bridgeport
8. Greenberg
Samuel Sachs
Henry ©. Becker
Thomas J. Keenan
John J. Grefich
James Cullen
Frank R. Gorry
William FP. Bray
Wiliam M McNulty
Sidney Smith, Jr
Richards
F. B. Towle Seymour
Charles Schall
West Haven
Spafford
New York City
Women's Auxiliary
State Department of the Legion
Pfenning
Mary Crawford
Westport
Vic
Lillian Wheeler
Lucy M. Edwards
Shelton
H. H.pritchard
General Silliman Branch
Sons of the Revoluction
Thomas W. Rooney
N. W . Bishop Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
Gladys Eastwood
United Pamangte Societies
A E. Rugg
James Banville
Jay A. Smith
Mabelle A. Hanley
Elizabeth McNulty
Evelyn Black
Connecticut Lexionnaires
American Legion
Paris
Congress of Universaleintach
Pont
Jay A Smith
Planning
Jay Smith
Harry
George
Amenceidation
W. Pater Peasy
Notable Names In Local Funeral and Civic Roles
Graves and markers for Raymond J. Congdon and Joan W. Johnson mark local funerals while state aid and welfare topics engage Willam M. McNulty and assistant M. J. Marvin. James Cullen and William Cull face discipline as Philo Calhoun leads the Women's Auxiliary Committee with William Ballou and Raymond J. Congdon involved.
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Raymond J. Congdon
Joan W. Johnson
Willam M. McNulty
M. J. Marvin
James Cullen
Wiliam Cull
Philo Calhoun
Women's Auxiliary Committee
William Ballou
Amd
Milford Approves New Firehouse
Milford voters at a town meeting approve 186000 for a new firehouse, authorize a building committee, and allocate 8000 for an American Legion memorial. They also approve purchasing property for park use and street widening, with discussions on tax reports and police equipment during the adjourned session.
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Milford
Jed
Gowl
First
Selectfon
Harry Merwin
Hits
Board of Fire Commissioners
Davis Platt
Highpy
Cherry
West Main Streets
Myrtle Street
Myrtle Benen
Simon Lake
Board of Assenders
James Rose
Gulf Street
Lawrence Gallagher
Democratic Town Committee
Noyes R. Bailey
Bailey
Calle‘ner
Gallagher
Ihega
Board of Education
Boy Scouts
James Mosier
Mosher
Board of Finance
Harrison Avenue
Myrtle Beach
van Avenue
Car Hits Girl Driver Held After Crash in Black Rock
A motorist from 116 Brown Avenue struck a child on Alfred Street near Brewster and Pairfield in Black Rock at about 6 last night. The injured girl, Hille Lila Erickson, was taken home after treatment. the driver, Charles F. Abbott, was held and released after questioning.
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Brewster Street
Pairfield Avenue
Black Rock
Elork
Charles F. Abbott
Brown Avenue
Sne
Hille Lila Erickson
Alfred Street
Renanary
Roweles
Abbey Fisted
Weather II Factor in the Election
In a crowded race with no single issue, mobilization plans rely on cars to spur turnout. Behrens defends a record of progressive, economical governance, while Atwater urges renewal and accuses Behrens of breaking the Home Rule pledge. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm across 16 precincts, with 51 machines. Candidates include Behrens Atwater McLevy for mayor and multiple party slates for clerk treasurer town clerk and other offices.
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M. Cooper
Republican Voters League
Atwater
Frank D. Anderson
Democratic Party
Alstric
Howard & Challenger
Behrens
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Betrens
Socialitn
Behreng
Clifford B Wnson
Wes
McLevy
Thomas M. Callinan
F. William Behrens
Fred Atwater
Jesper McLevy
Alfred W. Burdick
Stephen F Bouchet
D. Frederick Cederholm
Otto K. Edelmenn
R. Andrew Banas
D. Miner
B. ‘Treat
Join ¥. Caldwell
R. Joseph Wieler
D. Peter Brewster
Board of Education
John G. Stevens
Sadie R. Loewith
Andrew McQueeney
Hannah G Stoddard
Sadie K. Griff_im
Frederick
Harry BE. Griffin
Stephen J. Mak, Jr
Frederick L. Greenough
John Conroy
William A. McCormack
Arthur B. Wells
James A. Turner
William H. Crawford
Patrick J. Cooney
James A. Saunders
John J. O'Rourke
D.warry A. Willtiamson
Richard Baggs
R. Canales T Weingarten
George Rosenbe
Michael J. Ford
Frederick G. Scherer
Frank Hermach
August M. Sehl
Christopher T. Maguire
Stephen Maranich
Louis A. Abriola
R. Charles Grucch
George E Hall
William F. O'Neil
Rudolph Schroers
Pwelfth
Charles J. Hermann
Ames F McCormack
Jonn P. Sullivan
Two More Gomez Revolt Leaders Shot by Federals
Mexico City dispatch reports the execution of Fernando Reyes and Liviana Garcia as federal troops finish dismantling the Gomez uprising in Vera Cruz. With Gomez and four others killed earlier, seven rebel leaders have faced the firing squad since Saturday as Aléeda and Medina are pursued and a doctor connected to Gomez s movement surrenders for inquiry.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Gomez
Vere Cruz
Fernando Reyes
Liviana Garcia
Gomes
Aléeda
Medina
Escobar
Revolutionary Movement
Almeda
Vera Cruz
Jimenez O'Farrell
Tencelo
O'Farrel
Hierald
O'Farrell
Republic
Prohibition Agent Fitzpatrick Resigns in New London
New London Nov 7 A Prohibition Agent Joseph Fitzpatrick of New London resigns to enter real estate and insurance business in the city. Assistant Federal Prohibition Administrator Frank T Putney announces the move. Fitzpatrick had been appointed in March 1922 under Harry Mackenzie and formed a partnership with Miss Catherine W McCarthy who left the Fox office.
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New London
Associated Press
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Frank T. Putney
Connecticut
Hartford
Fitzpatrick
Real Estete
Catherine Wv. McCarthy
Wiliam ©. Fox, Fitzpatric
Harry Mackenzie
Dispensations Granted for Countess Salm Wedding
New York reports Millicent Rogers Salm's wedding to Arturo Peralta Ramos followed by Catholic church dispensation for the marriage. Col H H Rogers notes daughter may join the church. he says she married a Catholic. An ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine for cold prevention with E W Grove signature on the box.
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New York
Associated Press
New York American
Millicent Rogers Salm
Arturo Peralta Ramos
H. H. Rogers
Grove
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Aoe
Dean Elie
Shia Cweet
Ren Imhorec
Hughes & Chapman Co
C. L. Dennis & Son Undertaker Funeral Home
Fairfield Ave
Barnum
Graham Funeral Home
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Bernum
Paik Follo
M. Guinan
Bel
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Tao
Oan
B. Wilson
Tadse Alo Turned
Roniing
Tocaten
Burroughs
Gilbert Street
Jefferson
Myrtle Avenue
Whittier
Whittier Street
Elias Howe Jr
Jus Nor H. S. Limwood
Webster
Worth Avenue
Wheeler Avenue
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Korsuth
Garfield
Stillman Steet
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Summerfield
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