Railroads Cut Produce Freight Rates Ten Percent
U S railroad executives announce an immediate ten percent cut in on farm produce freight rates for six months nationwide except traffic moving entirely within New England. The measure, effective within ten days, aims to ease costs while awaiting labor-board decisions, costing about 53 million dollars in lost revenue.
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New York
Wov
United States
Thomas de Wht Cuyler
Association of
F Way
New England
Guyler
Labor Board
CANDIDATES FILE THEIR ACCOUNTS: WINTON HIGH MAN NAMED
arenca E Winton Republican town clerk candidate reported 190 dollars to the Republican town committee and 15 dollars for advertising. A F Connor Republican assessor candidate listed 140 dollars to the Republican town committee and 35 dollars for printing. Archibald Picco and others filed various payments for printing advertising and postage. Bernard Bras donated 10 dollars to the Democratic campaign fund and 2 dollars for the same statement.
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Arenca E. Winton
Lerk
A. F. Connor
Republican Town Committee
Ward A. Drew
Archibald ©. Smith
Ip Picco
Bernard Bras
Democratic Campaign Fund
Joseph 4. Saks2
Democratic Party
Gasoline Power Trial By New Haven Road
The New Haven Road will begin testing a new gasoline bus on rails on several short branch lines. Initially planned routes include the WInega Farmington Colchester and a Cape Cod run. Buses built by Osgood Bradley will seat 44 passengers and feature air brakes lighting and heating with two operators.
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New Haven Road
Bridgerport-Danbury
Osgood-Bradley Company
Mask Motor
Winega-Farmington
Colchester
Cape Cod
Special meeting date set for board tax decision today
The Board of Apportionment may set tonight the amount for a special tax to fund unemployment relief and charity work through next April. Mayor Atwater and City officials expect a 3 mill levy based on the grand list of $244,060,000, with possible adjustments between 3 and 4 mills. The tax funds relief programs and deficits across departments, and the 1820 grand list governs the levy.
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Board of Apportionment
Atwater
Charities Department
Legislative Unemployment Relief Fund Committee
Comey
Grand Uist
William E. Sealey
Daniey Ant Wetbrdaays
Agura
Seeley
Charities
Board of Upper Conten Way
Yes
Trolleys Re routed Today Under Nickel Fare
General Manager J B Potter of the Connecticut company announces re routing will keep interurban fares unchanged where possible, with ten cent fare preserved for Stratford Fairfield and other outlying districts. Public cooperation vital for success of the radial trolley system. Local officials praise ruling aligning with February report and hope for improved service and revenue.
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P. A
J. B. Potter
Connecticut Company
Stratford
Fairsfield
Southport
Norwalk
House Vote Today on Surtax Revisions
Congress moves toward final tax revisions with a vote on surtax rates and related changes. Delegations from both parties claim confidence in maintaining a higher rate while considering Senate amendments. The bill includes parcel post tax eliminations and adjustments to corporate income taxes, with negotiators splitting issues among high rates and exemptions.
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Y Hington
Tibarky
Cniappell
Janehs
Senate
Souresa
United States
Open Door Policy Urged by Chinese Delegates
Chinese delegates at the Washington conference push for guaranteed territorial integrity and all spheres of influence relinquished, urging open door policy for the entire country. Britain and the United States align, with Japan showing cautious support. discussion to continue amid naval armament talks.
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Britain
U. S
Washington
Associated Press
United States
China
Ciing
Chinese demands shock rivals at arms talks
Japanese delegates react to China's ten points at the conference. They see proposals pleasing to Japan in parts but fear others demand long study, including a clause about special privileges and immunities that could affect Britain and France.
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Washington
China
United States
Juwin
Japan
Mayor Atwater Pleads for Efficiency in City Schools
Mayor Atwater urged Bridgeport to push school efficiency during the Bridgeport Teachers Association banquet at the Stratfield hotel. Superintendent Slawson and Board members called for reforms, including a proposed school for crippled children with better transportation and supervision. The crowd applauded as talks highlighted needed improvements and future plans.
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Slawson
Banquet of
Teachers’ Association
Freq Atwater
Bridgeport Teachers Association
Stratfield
Samuel J. Blasvoon
Bridgeport
Weil
Board of
Adoration Forint
Elmer M. Havens
Schoola
John A. Cornell
M Water
Connecticut
Noah Webster
Lionary
Atwater
Must Ware
Siamson
Marykitting
Elmer H. Faven
Mra Cutting
Shigh
Board of Education
Gas theft and whiskey stills uncovered in city raid
Federal agents and city police raided a residence on Madison Avenue uncovering theft of illuminating gas used for hootch production. Officers, led by District Director Edward B. Daglan and Police Captain Jobo Fennell, found a still of twenty gallon capacity, homemade whiskey, coloring and other supplies. Louis Snow, dealer at 2609 Madison, was arrested with a complete whiskey plant and liquor inventory. Snow’s wife Marviert faced related charges but bail was set at 75 dollars. Gas pipes had been removed and hidden behind a tub, with gas being siphoned via a hose without county utility checks.
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Seavohitay
Selatan
Aladison Avenue
Vyesterdas
Edward B. Daglan
Jobo F Fennell
Snow
Big Wife
Marviert
Louis Snowie
Madison Aveble
FitzGerald Boomed by Italians for Governor
New Haven the event praised FitzGerald as best type of man for governor at a Democratic victory dinner held by the Italian American Democratic club. City officials and local Italian leaders expressed thanks for support in the reelection campaign, with remarks from Francis Plearn and others honoring past candidates and local figures.
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David Rbha Gerald
New Haven
Connecticut
Goula Richards
Bas
Blimtfield Sun
Richards
FitzGerald
P. Dunnigan
Ris
Francis Plearn
Vrenauyer
Bandit Man thrills Post Telegram newsies at Lyris theater
East side and Black Rock newsboys enjoyed a lively Berthmares of Bandit Man last night. District managers Vincent Mulroones Clyde Og nel Willam Corbitt and Thomas Connells led the outing with assistant Harold Higginboth of the Lyris assisting.
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Ute
Vincent Mulroones
Clyde Ognel
Willam Corbitt
Thomas Connells
Phe
Harold Higginboth
Lyris
China Proposes Peace Terms to Conference
The document outlines procedures to respect China’s territorial integrity and political independence, maintain mutual peace in the Pacific and Far East, and invite China’s input before any new treaties affecting China are formed. It calls for nullifying unrecognized privileges, aligning existing commitments with conference principles, and preserving China’s political and administrative freedom while policies aim for neutral status in future conflicts.
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Washington
China
Chinsee
Ching
Chinese Republic
Pacific
Far East
Time International
Ther
VETS TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF CALVIN BRODIE
Calvin Brodie former member of Battery 56th regiment CAC died at West Haven hospital. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from Clifford Brothn 3633 Main Street Bridgeport. Burial in Mountain Grove cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers are his former comrades. firing squad from Raymond W Harris post. Members of Battery 8 ready to report to Veterans of Foreign Wars HQ at 22 Rogten avenues.
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Calvin Brodie
Seth
CAC
Bridgeport
Ale Iingtown
West Haven
Clifford Brothn
Main Street
Plac
American Legion
Mountain’ Grove
56Th Regiment Association
Tanight
de. Gear, Garlick
Ass Rration
Forelen
Rogten Avenues
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Titchfield
Percy TL Ivitenfeld
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Trolies Company
Discussis Arms
Deral
Alexander Alison
U.S
France
Mayor Atwater
Post-Telegram Newsies
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