Plaza Plan Favored by Trolley Co in City Ledger
Aldermen hear a Connecticut Trolley Co letter urging Plaza as a terminal with tracks on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue to cut congestion. The council tabled action pending a traffic study while the Plaza commission backs the terminal plan. the company notes cost but cites city and company benefits.
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Trolley CO
Atwater
Common Council
Connecticut Company
Plaza
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
de Traction Company
William J. Lavery
Plaza Commission
Aldermanic Board
Council
Bridgeport
iFirst
Walrfield Avenue
Iresend
Highwaymen Grab $100000 in Gems From New Jersey Jewelers
Two armed men held up Henry Wirsenberg of a New York diamond firm and his assistant Walter Beal in Irvington New Jersey. They forced Beal to reveal a gem filled lining and escaped in a red touring car with diamonds valued at $100,000. Police arrested two suspects in a red car later tied to the robbery as the investigation continued.
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Wark
MN. J
Henry Wirsenberg
New York
Walter Beal
Irvington
N. J
Weigand and Company
Po Vper
Beal
Hirschberz
Thravel~ Yy Company
Pole
Jersey
Bloodshed Feared As Factions Gather At Oklahoma Polls
Oklahoma City dispatch reports a nation defining election day as two armed camps face off before polls open. Governor Walton and legislative backers clash with civilian volunteers and vigilant groups across the state. incidents of armed contact near election supplies and sheriffs enforcing orders are noted as the state divides over whether the legislature may convene. Continuous tensions color preparations for the vote slated for tomorrow.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Associated Press
J. C
Watton
Walton
Tom Cavnar
Tulsa
Bob Sanford
W. D. McBee
Rowdyism Endangers Sunday Football in Bridgeport
Board of Police Commissioners warns rowdy Sunday crowds threaten games at Newfield Park. After considering a riot injuring two officers, officials say only a ban on Sunday commercialized sports fits state law, while park management must curb disturbances and deploy competent special police.
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Bridgeport
Board of Police Commissioners
Newfield Park
Trolley terminal plan gains general acceptance in city plaza
Local reports show trolley company backing a plan to convert the city plaza into a trolley terminal while council debates related issues. Election results reveal shifts in town offices with Nash and Mourgan Ayres winning selectmen seats, and Donovan losing to Robbing for mayor.
Plan of Bunker Hill Battle Sold at Auction
London October 1 The plan used by British forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill was sold at a Tendon auction room for 11$5. The purchaser was not American. The map is about eight inches square and bears the signature of Major General Sir Henry Clinton.
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London
Bunker
Hill
Sir Henry Clinton
Eleventh District Democrats call caucus over mayoral renomination
Officials in the Eleventh District fail to call a caucus to nominate delegates for the city convention. A handbill from Seventh District Democratic Club officers urges support for Mayor Atwater’s renomination and lists delegates and club leaders as organizers. The meeting at St George's Hall Stratford Ave is set for October 2, 1928 at 8 p.m. with five delegates and an alderman to be chosen.
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Wildermanic
Pred Atwater
William E. McClnch
John MccCutgheon, Jr
Stratford Avenue
Eleventh District
St. George's Hall
East Main
Pembroke Streets
Mayor Atwater
Seventh District Democratic Club
William 'B, McOllinci
Joan F. McCutcheon, Jr
City Dog Warden Bill Upheld for 1888 Fees
A Superior Court ruling by Judge Frank D. Haynes confirms a $1,500 judgment in favor of Dog Warden George W. Hall for stray-dog disposal fees, bringing total due to $1,888.07 with costs and interest. The Tax Board will pay the bill after earlier disputes over charges and a proposed checking system.
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Frank D. Haynes
George W. Hal
City of
Bridgeport
Hall
Tax Board
Ity
John A. Cornel
Coungel
Iall
Common Council
Apportionment Board
Superior Court
Secrets of Webb Married Life Scrutinized in Legal Fight
New York Oct 1 Charles A Webb sought to reveal to Westchester DA Rowland the secrets of his married life with Mrs Gertie Emmily Gorman the millionairess who died last Tuesday Webb presented a two paragraph will dated August 21 1928 three witnesses included Howard Thayer Kingsbury and Wilson Woelpher the instrument written while Mrs Webb was hospitalized at Roosevelt hospital names a large estate executor and cites a nine or nineteen line will nickname ten line version used locally The case centers on probate efforts and a coroner backed by sensational developments anticipated by the press
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Julia Harpman
New York
Chralea H. Webb
Arthur
Rowland
Westchester County
Gertie Emmily Gorman
Webb
White Plains
Howard Thayer Kingsbury
Coudert Brothers
Colonel Kingsbury
Webbin
Roosevelt Hospital
Wilson Woelpher
Philadelphia
Woelpher
Weastchester-Biltmore Country “Club
Tam ‘Gertie
River pirates steal $11000 in gold and platinum from brig ship
In New York a gang of about 16 armed river pirates boarded the freight steamer Bridgetown at a Brooklyn pier and overpowered 11 crewmen and a customs officer, binding them and using acetylene torches to open the strong box. They took $11000 in gold bars and platinum consigned to a New York company, with more gold ingots and platinum reported moved Friday from the strong box. Police traced the crew’s bindings when a sailor freed himself and called headquarters. the pirates reportedly were not brutal and remained aboard for over an hour.
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New York
Bridgetown
Brooklyn
South America
Silors
Immigration quota rush for October starts at ports
Boston October 1 four liners with nearly 6000 passengers arrived as October quota bars lower. Tuscania from Glasgow Moville led, carrying about 700 to land then 493 second cabin to New York. Samaria from Liverpool Queenstown carried 8015. White Star ships Megantic and others carried 4859 and 3481. Derfflinger diverted to Portland Maine.
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Boston
Cunard-Anchey
Tuscania
Glasgow
Moville
New York
Samaria
Liverpool
Queenstown
Seltig
White Star
Ine
Haliti
Beeman Re-elected To Fairfield Town School Committee
In Fairfield Ort 1 special to the Telegram Rev Allen Beeman was re elected to the Town School Committee though his name did not appear on the ballot. Republican John H Perry also won a seat while Democrat William O Burr lost. Beeman’s victory comes amid debate over bi partisan control and questions about Perry’s future service. Voting totals showed 851 in district one and 392 in district two for a town total of 1242 ballots with high turnout and broad support for constitutional amendment.
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Fairfield
Allen EL ‘Beeman
John H. Perry
Beeman
William O.burr
Alen BE. Beeman
W. 0. Burr
Dem
Campaien
Robert A. Knight
Citizens’ Committee
First
Frederick’ A. ‘Burr
Hezekiah R. Atwood
Harry Car- Fall
Constable
Thomas A. Walsh
Caryroll
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Uip
Westport
Nokewalk
Edward C. Nashi
Harry Morsgan
Ayres
Frederick M. Salmon
Westler
Robbins
Norwalk
Thomas Robbins
R&s
Wort
Jeremiah
Donovan
Twitt
Falirfield
Allen F. Beeman
John’ H. Perry
William ©. Bury
Boston
Democratic Citizens Take Westport Town Posts Over Republican Ticket
In Westport the Democratic Citizens ticket defeated the Republican machine in a town election. Howard Nash and Harry Morgan Ayres won as first and second selectmen, defeating Austin Waleman and Wilford G. Lewis. Nash leads by 70 votes with 7,?00 total. Wakeman loses, while other Republican candidates win varied margins.
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Westport
Democratic Citizens
Republican Machine
Frederick M. Salmon
Howard ©. Nash
Harry. Morgan Ayres
Austin Walemian
First Selectman
Wilford G. Lewis
Wakeman
Salthon
Mr. Ayres
Columbia University
Harry RB. Sherwood
Nash
Norwalk Elects Robbins Mayor Over Donovan in Races
Norwalk voters chose Thomas Robbins Republican as mayor, defeating ex Mayor Jeremiah Donovan by a large margin with 8 302 to 3 123. Robbins carries Fifth ward strongly while Democrats win council seats in the first, second and fourth districts. Robert G Mitchell re elected city tax collector over J Ford McMahon. A $250 000 school bond issue passed by a substantial majority, along with a constitutional amendment allowing item vetoes. More than 1 900 votes were cast.
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Norwalk
Thomas Robbins
Cardiflate
Jeremiah Donovan
Robbins
Donovan
Robert G Mitchel
Lector
Ucket
J. Ford McMahon
Mitchell
Path Jobs
McMahon
Stratford Council-Manager ticket wins control in vote
Stratford voters favored the council-manager faction, securing all nine council seats after polls closed. The Old Guard failed to win any seats. Bond measures for schools failed, and the state constitutional amendment on partial gubernatorial vetoes passed yes. Councilman Herbert W. Iffen ran unopposed in the First District with 165 votes, while Donald S. Samis led the Second District challenge. details continue on page 38.
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Stratford
5Xford
Palls
Elole
People's General Committee
Qld Guard
Teflon
Reverend Beeman victory marked by Fairfield amendment approval
Connecticut towns vote in a lively election with Democrats gaining ground in Westport Norwalk and Fairfield. Beeman’s write-in triumph appears linked to a constitutional amendment a governor can veto specific items in appropriation bills. Republicans retain several towns but face notable losses. Voters in Litchfield and Behem regions show cross party shifts and debate over fiscal control measures.
Easton Drops Last Obstacle to Water Company Plan
Easton voters accepted an offer of 15 000 dollars from Bridgeport Hydraulic Co for opening new access routes linking Easton and Trumbull, ending a road closure dispute around the Easton Congregational church. Trumbull previously approved a similar deal. Easton electors had rejected the plan earlier but yesterday the road closing obstacle was removed amid private settlements and objections over private deals.
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Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Apis
Easton
Trumbull
Lwa
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Continuca
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