Norwalk Meeting Seeks Clean Up of Black Belt Area
About 700 African Americans gathered at Knight Street AME church in Norwalk to discuss improving conditions in the War Street Black Belt. The group debated housing upgrades and endorsed community efforts, with Judge Nehemiah Candee and Rev Dr Lee among speakers urging law, social service cooperation, and church‑home support to address the situation.
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African Methodist Church
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Wiilever Ogeya
Rendérloin
Nehemilah Candee
Oif Peinc
Livy
Oder
Lee
Pater
the Trace Baptist Church
Chunen
Home
W. B. Lamir
Wiliam &. Minton
Steamer Ville Des Cayes Sunk Found East of Pilon
The Hurtten steamer Ville Des Cayes, reported sunk in the Caribbean Sea, was found 17 miles east of Pilon by the American steamer Razor and towed to Pilon. About 206 laborers were aboard bound for Cuba to work in sugar mills. Seamen and the chief engineer were rescued by the Wanderer. no casualties reported, engines damaged, repairs underway at Pilon.
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Pulon
Pilon Rav
Santiago de Cuba
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Wanderer
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Santiago
Villea Des Caves
Guantanamo Bay
Pilon
Canadian prelate Starr dies by own action in Kingston
Boston November 20 AP An outline of the death by his own action of Rev Dean George L Starr of St George s Cathedral Kingston Ontario was released none of the details were disclosed by authorities Starr, a World War I major and ex senior chaplain of Canadian forces, had been ill and a patient at Deaconess Hospital since October 24 Born in 1872 in Brockville he studied at Collegiate Institute and Trinity University later earning MA and honorary D H L from Oxford He was ordained in 1895 and served as curate Bishop s Chaplain Canon and Rector before becoming Dean in 1913
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Ont
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Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Provisional
General Synoda
Trinity University
Toronto
Brockville
Colegiate Institute
Lions Club Benefit Dance Draws Over 130 Couples
The Lions Club hosted a benefit dance at Crystal Palace ballroom drawing more than 130 couples. Proceeds support the Lions Boy Scout troop and local service projects. The hall featured Lions colors and lighting, with a buffet luncheon and favors for guests. Malone and Rue Orchestra provided the music. Committee members included flour Catlin chair, Frank J. Garrity, Charles Armstrong, Dr. Innes Cummings, Frank Killing, and James J. Rooney.
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Crystal Palace
Lions’ Club
Malone and
Is Rue
Flour Catlin
Frank J. Garrity
Cheanles Arimatrong
Innes Cummings Frank Killing
James J. Rooney
Woman Foils Bag Snatcher in Dark Street
A lone thief attempted to grab a handbag from a woman near Seeley Lane but fled empty handed as the owner shouted and alerted passersby. Police reported no injuries and are reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
Beardsley Park sundial a romantic Bridgeport landmark
In a nostalgic portrait the Beardsley Park sundial and its pink stone cast garden paths as the city’s most romantic spot, recalling Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway. The piece extols the old world charm, tranquil sheltered corners, and the enduring lure of the garden amid moonlit summer nights.
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Little Garden
Shakespeare
Anne Hathaway
Bridgeport
Livery City
Dover
Thzeport
Union
Seaside Park
Touna
Heardsley Park
Anne Hat Hawas
Shottery
Stratford-on- Avon
Beardsley Park
Bern
Ludendorff Supports Locarno Pact Amid Party Strife
Ludendorff issues a broadside against former Nazi-era superiors as the Locarno pact divides nationalist factions. The report notes tension within the party organs and mentions Die Gesellschaft and Kurier ownership by Adele Hitter. Funeral information for Jas Wathome non and AW Steynolds, president of the New Bong Producing es, is listed with a Sunday afternoon service.
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Aerias Norgy
Pest Dot von Hindenburg
Jess
Ludendorff
Adele Hitter
Germiin
Garda
New Hoehelte
Jas Wathome Non
AW Steynolds
New Fork
Newtown Man Dies in Eighty-First Year
An obituary notes the passing of a Newtown man in his eighty first year. The deceased had life in Newtown and related civic ties. Details are fragmented in the OCR text, but it records a local man with long residence and public interest at the time of death.
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Newtown
Neastomw SN
Coun
Wien
Deedon
Ranary
Itesnolds
Ford Plans New Airplane Route for Florida Service
Henry Ford outlines plans to establish an airplane route in Florida to ease railroad congestion amid embargo restrictions. Government officials note legislative efforts and potential expansion of commercial aviation, while the governor signals support and seeks regulatory alignment.
State Troopers To Search For Student
State police announced plans to search for a student connected to a disturbance at a Northampton location. Authorities said the individual was last seen near a campus and had returned to the Northampton area.
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Northampton
Tae
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