Five Cent Fare Trial in Bridgeport Declared Success
The five cent fare trial in Bridgeport drew praise from public and Connecticut Company officials. Manager J B Potter reported no complaints on tested cars across several lines, though some riders mistook the new rate and inserted dimes. Discussions continue at city level regarding transfer policies and suburban line fare adjustments with the Public Utilities Commission.
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Bridgeport Lines of Connecticut
Bridgeport
Connecticut
J. B. Potter
Matty
Mannerr Potter
Piblic
Batham Avenue
Andalgo
State Street
Ni Buven
Norwalk
Potter
Haver
Percy
Trafic
Regimentaken
Public Utilities Commission
Nalvmnan Higgins
Winsted
Tormertex
Hartford
Fairfield
Stratford
Higgins
Stratfield Line
Public Ties Commission
Stratfield
Ayrine
Strawberries Ripen at Walnut Beach
A fragmented report notes ripe strawberries at Walnut Beach with mentions of local names and places. The text is garbled but references a shoreline area and a person named Mr Pritchard associated with a property or event on Blows avenue followed by generic notes on weather and mood.
Burglary at Weystone Tire on Stratford Avenue
A burglar entered the Weystone Tire company store at 1879 Stratford Avenue on Saturday night, stealing seven dollars in coal, four bicycle tires, and two washing items.
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Weystone Tire Company
Stratford Avenue
Two Auto Drivers and Saloon Keeper Arrested
Police report a renewed anti liquor drive with fourteen arrests in three days. Patrick J. Ryan of 28 Hayes Street and another driver were charged with intoxicated driving after crashes and field sobriety tests. George Yeley on Main near Golden Hill faced similar charges with $500 bail. Debrasal at Upstate quarters held for two q uart whiskey found in a hand bag. bail set at $209.
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Patrick J. Ryan
Hayes Street
Fairfield Avenue
George Yeley
Main Street
Golden Hill
Uyguor
Bai
Crescent Avenue
Intar Place
Hume
Charles Debrasal
Debrask
Trustees disapprove five cent fare order in Bridgeport
Disapproval from Connecticut company federal trustees at their meeting expressed that all lines should be treated as a unit with no fare discrimination across divisions. They argue the Bridgeport five cent trolley rate order impairs the system’s return on investment and harms the company’s unified operation.
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Haven
Cann
Sov
Tdisapproval
Bridgeport
Connecticut Company
Connecticut
Lloyd George to Meet Craig Over Ulster Question
Nov 20 Ulster tensions ease as Lloyd George invites Sir James Craig for an informal Irish talks session. Craig agrees and sets Wednesday for a meeting to discuss proposals while Lloyd George shifts toward compromise. Sinn Fein abstains from the talks as authorities warn UK policy shapes Ulster’s fate amid calls for dominion status and a peaceful settlement.
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Ulster
Ireland
Britain
Lloyd-George
James Cross
Craig
Fridday
Thea
Sith Orto
Eric
Ngland
Uyster
Wa Haya
Lieyd-George
Sven
Pven
Romance and whiskey found hand in hand
Newt Redform Mass Nem 20 The packet schooner Romance was escorted into the harbor by Maus Guecd Cutter Acushnet and boarded by customs officials from Boston who seized several casks of whiskey. Harman Hormel, port of Boston surveyor, refused to permit passengers to disembark. The ship had traded between this port and Cape Verde and is said to have called at Bermuda on its last trip. It is owned by Captain Willy Frey H. Benior of this city.
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Newt Redforn
Mass
Parket Echeone
Romance
Todas
Tee Maus
Acushnet
Raston
Harman Hormel
Boston
Cape Verda
Ue Darstood
Bermuda
Anderssand
Wilyfrey H. Benior
Train mishap blocks road after Yale game delay
A derailed car caused a derailment near Russell Maryrene Road delaying traffic after the Yale Persvard game. No injuries were reported as rain hampered travel and several sleepers moved with the Pullman.
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Springfiba
Ruffata Ax
Yale-Pervard
Protests Delay Open Forum on Birth Control York
A protest in New York opposes an open forum on birth control and the Aseemanratine idea. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemns the event, arguing it harms public morals and misleads the mature and experienced.
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Open Forum For Birth Control
Death of John Fernandez After Steam Pipe Accident
John Fernandez, 47, died after a steam pipe burst at the Pinnel, causing fatal burns. Survivor details list a daughter and other relatives. The funeral mass was held at 9 o clock at Sacred Moaye with services at the parish.
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Nilex
Mary Airel
Bridgeport
Riad
Tatheriant
Meanhy
Police Board Considers Three Women to Curb Shoplifting
Bridgeport officials say three women may join the police force to patrol stores and dance halls, target shoplifting, and handle investigations of clairvoyants and other concerns. The plan includes training, secrecy for operatives, and no public court testimony unless required.
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Police Board
Antomoila
Lice Board
Fanartment
Double Murder in East Haddam
In East Haddam Conn Nov 20 the 79 year old John Yavodan was found shot in the kitchen of his farmhouse. His wife aged 65 was found hanging from a rope in the barn. A window showed the body of Zavoda. examiner M W Plumstead and the Medical Examiner noted possible murder suicide or double enicide with a bullet hole through the window floor and an unexplained blood pool.
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East Ratan
Conn
John Yavodan
Faramhouse
Zavoda
Sarah Flolmes
M. W. Plumetead
Goroper Davis
Middletown
Auto Injuries Result in Death of Bendett
Norwich reports the death of David Bendett a 28 year old meat buyer from New London and Westerly B C who died after being thrown from his automobile when it hit trolley tracks. He was unable to tell how the crash occurred and died at the hospital with unknown other injuries.
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Norwich
David Bendett
Ateres
New London
Westerly
B. C
Here
Wit
Greenwich Village Murder Stirs New York’s Latin Quarter
In Greenwich Village, New York, a mysterious murder occurred after midnight. Youth John Gillen, aged unknown, was shot in his home after a night of dancing with 18 year old Elizabeth Scally, who was wounded in the leg.
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Special Tax Levy to Be Fixed Today in City Meeting
Estimates place the levy from five to six and a half mills as the Board of Apportionment meets to fix the rate. President William T. Seeley declined to predict the exact figure, saying all data must be gathered. The deficit range cited last week spanned from $600,000 to $1,000,000, with much aimed at the Charities department. The session also addresses snow impacts and treasury needs for the winter.
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Board of Apportionment
William T. Seeley
Wisn
Lareer
Alvero
Chartiles
Oni
Charitles
Angus P. Thor
Land armament topic dominates world powers talks
Washington November 20 Associated Press World attention shifts from naval to land armaments as Premier Briand of France prepares to speak before the army conference. The French defender will outline France’s military policy and insist on safety measures while urging balance with American naval reductions. Officials note no immediate plan for land force limits has been presented by any delegation. France seeks to reassure the world that its armament goals are defensive and not aggressive.
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Briand
France
Britain
America
Washington
Associated Press
Prenek
M. Briand
el Briand
Ke Berona
United States
Great Britain
I. S
Thealiona
Guard
German Industry Seeks Foreign Credits for Reparations
Berlin reports say Chancellor Wirth urges reliance on foreign credits to meet January reparations. Industrialists may provide funds without nationalizing railways. Berlin commission pursues Paris talks for a grace period and a plan to base Germany’s attitude on future payments.
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Berle
Associated Press
Wirth
Paris
Berlin
Germany
Toague
Indust
Tages Zeitung
Entente
Lakel Anzeiger
Ourler
Webster Likely Named Board President and Other Appointments
The school board plans to name Webster as president after a close vote and committee discussions on how to fill roles for vice president secretary and other posts. George W Osborn and Will McLaughlin are among names under consideration with Owen Young poised for vice president and A A Wones or Edward P McGovern as secretary. Howard S Challenfer said he would not seek re election as secretary.
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Webster
Ups Ae
Mircassar
George W Osborn
Will McLaughlin
Owen Young
A.A Wones
Edward P. McGovern
Howard S. Challenfer
Hhes Board
Roothport Boy In Critical Condition After Hit By Auto
Capiaine Ceratalo nine year old son of Mrs Salvata Geratalo of Roothport was taken to St Vincent's hospital Saturday in critical condition after a automobile struck him. He was reported mient ty he resting someforcably.
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Capiaine Ceratalo
Salvata Geratalo
Roothport
St Vincent's Hospital
Porto Ricans Demonstrate Against Gov Riley Arrive in New York
A 26 staged Porto Rican protest against Governor Riley broke up as police reserves met the arriving Tanamo steamer. Banners called the governor an aristocrat and Porto Rico “America's Ireland.” Secret service agent George S McClure noted threatening letters received at the dock.
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New York
Navy
Gers
Mont Reillo
Porto Rico
America
Ireland
George S McClure
Secret Service
Heilly
Local Players Injured in Seaside Park Scrimmage
Two Seaside Park football players were hurt in a scrimmage yesterday. Joseph Corrison and George Staire suffered injuries. Corrison was moved to St Vincent's Hospital for observation of probable internal injuries, while Staire received a fractured shoulder and was taken there by Dr Kornblut.
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Seaside Park
Joseph Corrison
Yeate
Rosedale
Alla Kornbill
St. Vincents Hospital
Candi
Dow
St. Vincent's Hi Mial
Dre. Kornblut
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Sevan
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Chase
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Bury
Sinn
Waterbury
Hackensack, N. J
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Hamilton Street
Willian Pollard
Renaldi
Frackensack
N. J
New Haven
Waterturf
Wileve
John Fernandez
Isaat
East Haddam
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Greenwich Village
Seeley
Apportionment Board
Anas
Gov. Riley
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