Bridgeport Charity Drive Falls Short of Goal by $5,435
Bridgeport’s Community Chest drive closed after 500 volunteers raised 344,545 in pledges and subscriptions, $5,435 shy of the 350,000 goal. The total funds support 29 city charities with a budget of 316,000, aided by rapid last minute pledges and strong industrial and commercial gifts.
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Hitchcock Named Campaign Director for Hiram Johnson
Chicago November 26 Associated Press Senator Hiram Johnson announced his Republican nomination bid and Frank Hitchcock postmaster general was named general manager of the Johnson campaign He will lead immediate efforts in Illinois meetings and strategy with William Wrigley Jr campaign aides Hitchcock has long experience including roles with the Republican National Committee and campaigns from 1904 through 1916 and 1916 advisory committee involvement on Hughes nomination effort
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Associated Press
Hiram Johnson
Crigidate
Frank Harris Hitchcock
Taft
Temder
Hitchcock
Charles C. Hughea
Republian National Advisory Com
Albert as Germany's future dictator faces broad opposition
Berlin reports indicate Dr. Beinunst JF Albert is slated to become chancellor, with executive powers shifted from generals to a civilian regime. Opponents fear his leadership could harm Germany and strain U.S. friendship as obstruction stalls cabinet formation and a Reichstag vote.
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Labor
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Interior
Hana Luther
Finance
Rudolph Oeser
Transportaion
Foods
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Reichstag
Bridgeport Postmaster Eligibles Remain Greene Leads
After a eight week reinspection by the Civil Service Commission the three top eligibles for Bridgeport postmaster remain Charles F. Greene Arthur F. Connor and Frederick J. Welstine with scores 86.20 78.80 and an unnamed third. The commission found no change in rankings despite protests and will again seek a recommendation from Congressman Merritt.
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Eidgeport
Coninglenoni
Murphy
Post Ofice Department
J. A. H. Robinson
William E. Beeley
Howard S. Challenger
Commission On
McCormick elected president of assessor board
At a meeting yesterday Thomas McCormick was elected president of the Board of Assessors with no casting vote. John Caldwell was unanimously chosen secretary and Lawrence J. Gill, the only Democrat, was elected treasurer. McCormick presided and Caldwell served as secretary. Larry Gill was absent and former president GN was invited but did not attend. The change in officers is to be finalized at a later date.
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Board of Assessors
John ¥. Catdiwell
Lawrence J. Gill
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Caldwell
McCormick
Larry” Gill
Motormick
Yeaterday
Anid
City Hall
Baconalderey
New Yorkers Robbed in Bridgeport on Canada Trip
Mr and Mrs Mathew H Wittkin of New York were robbed of their travelling outfit during a 20 minute stop in Bridgeport on their trip to Canada. Valued around 300 dollars, the theft occurred while they dined near Main Street and Gold Street, with thieves forcing open the car and taking clothing, shoes, and personal items. The couple abandoned their auto and returned home.
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New York
Canada
Mathew H. Wittkin
Bridgeport
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Electric eel work sparks claim of brain as battery
G E scientist George T Fielding of the Quantum Electric company promotes a theory that the human brain acts as an electrical battery powering thought and action. He tests with electric eels at the Bronk Zoo and says the eel may store and discharge voltage like a living battery. Dr George W Crile recently echoed similar ideas as medical opinion debates the electricity chemical action in the body. Fielding’s secretary says he is abroad and unavailable for comment.
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Qineral Electric Company
George W. Crile
Cleveland
Fielding
Boston Avenue
Bronk Zoo
Bridgeport Agents Question Burglary Insurance Rise
Local insurance agents oppose a nationwide hike in burglary insurance rates prompted by a surge in New York thefts. Bridgeport firms say crime here has not increased and that higher premiums would be unfair to residents, noting Bridgeport’s police strength and stable losses.
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Bridgeport
Charles A. Ho
Aetna Insurance Company
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Trurtford
Harvey O. Gish
Ardgolera Insurance Company
Boston
Cleveland
Jilted Girl of 17 Recovers After Iodine Incident
Junie Selincki a 17 year old girl in Newtown was found to have drank iodine in her Brookw street room yesterday morning. She suffered a severe shock but is reported to be improving at Vincent's hospital.
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Brookw Street
Tate
T. Vincent's Hospital
Diploma mill scandal looms as grand jury called
State electric gaming board officials summoned to convene with a grand jury amid investigations into alleged diploma mills. Reports name Dr Christian and Welectie Examining Board members while others face potential action. Local notes include school planning, court actions, and football headlines from Bridgeport and nearby towns.
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Christian
Raine
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Coolidge Asked to Review New York Comptroller Case
New York Nov 28 Board of Estimate forwards a letter to President Coolidge urging a personal review of Comptroller Charles Crate’s contempt sentence. The missive asks Congress to amend revived statutes to protect free speech and urges presidential action to correct grave injustice. The board signs except Al Craig and sends via messenger to Sen Copeland to deliver to the President.
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House Committee On Labor
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House Judiciary Committee
Wiliam Jiayward
Washington
Hylan
Directo Agiing
Hulbert
Klan Secrecy Fights Move Fail in Oklahoma Senate
Oklahoma City Nov 26 Opponents of secrecy legislation failed to force disclosure of Ku Klux Klan membership in the Oklahoma State Senate vote 19 to 10. An amendment to make membership lists public was rejected, despite reporters promoting anti Klan aims and expectations in the upper chamber.
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Sunday Post Atlas Free Radio Atlas Giveaway
Sunday Post readers grabbed the free twenty page Radio Atlas offered to radio operators who filled a form on the radio page. Hundreds of Bridgeporters received the booklet with more left to be given away next Sunday to readers who return the coupon on the radio page. Order the Sunday Post today and entitle yourself to one atlas.
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Safe Looting Waves Hit New York City
New York on November 21 reports three hold ups and three gate robberies increasing city crime figures ahead of holiday season. Bandits robbed United Clmar store on West 126th Street forcing clerks and customers into a cellar while stealing cash and jewelry. other raids included a West 116th Street drug store, a beauty shop on West Street, and a Mount Morris theatre safe theft. Police traced clues from recent crimes as fear of housing congestion and urban strain grows.
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Eclectic Medical Society to Meet Without Probe Discussion
New Haven Conn 26 the Connecticut Eclectic Medical society will hold a special meeting tomorrow and will not discuss the probe now under way by the Hartford extraordinary grand jury into doctors with bogus certificates. Dr John C Perry says only routine business will be addressed and the assembly will focus on other matters including financial issues and an upcoming reinstatement for Christian of Tal.
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Connecticut Eclectic Medical Society
Hartford
John C. Perry
Friends Christian of Tal
James Arfield
Christian
Perry
Leviathan Sails to Quarantine After Inspection Delays
The American liner Leviathan, after a record Atlantic crossing Cherbourg to New York, faced quarantine delays and a contested inspection blamed on favoritism toward British and foreign-owned ships. Captain Hartley reported authorities favored others as the ship neared Ambrose, docking two hours late with passengers including Aly Varley irate at the delay.
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Marie Marguerite Furmy's Brief Oriental Luxury Life
Read her thrilling life story in the Bridgeport Sunday Post. The article sketches Furmy's dramatic rise and decline through the lens of her exotic tastes, religion, and civilization, citing a fleeting period of prominence.
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Marie Marguerite Furmy
Quack License Crackdown Threat Looms In Hartford
Hartford on November 26 as the grand jury begins its second week of probes into the diploma mill. Dr Hair and additional Eclectic Board members face revocation hearings, with Dr Ernest A Markham unable to attend due to illness. The inquiry targets licenses of physicians tied to the diploma scheme as state authorities coordinate with the grand jury for swift action.
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Sapwalk Seveal Board
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Hugh M. Alcorn
Pinchot Proposes Coal Commission Plan to Lower Prices
Harrisburg November news reports governors from Minnesota New Jersey and other states meet to discuss a joint coal commission. Governor Pinchot proposes regulations and tax repeal to reduce anthracite prices with a state plan advanced by a regional coalition amid intergovernmental pushback.
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