New Postmaster Must Pass Civil Service Exams
Aspirants for Bridgeport postmastership aim to pass Civil Service exams as required by a presidential ruling. Provisional details suggest an advertisement months before the term of Postmaster Charles F. Greene expires. A Fast Office Clerk report notes 63 Chicago test takers on July 1 and two Cleveland entrants on Aug 7, sparking local debate on the best qualified candidate from among postal staff and accounting-savvy managers.
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Bridgeport
Igtbic
Charles F. Greene
Wointee
Jackiewicz Divorce Case Continued in Court
The Jackiewicz divorce case, involving allegations of cruelty and abuse by Anthony Jackiewicz toward the plaintiff, was postponed after a 3 pm adjournment ordered by State Referee Joel H. Reed. The plaintiff testified to repeated mistreatment including punching and scratches, while a counter suit for divorce by the wife with misconduct and drinking was noted.
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Hele
Jackiewics
Anthony Jackiewicz
Cralty
Joel H. Reed
Becamme
Anthony Jacklewics
Char
le Seth
Beilis Life Story Told After Nineteen Years
Beilis, once a figure in a famed case, now runs a small printing shop in New York with his wife and four children. He rejected costly lectures, preferring to write his life story, speaking in Yiddish about his 13 months in America and the antisemitic pressures he faced in Russia before seeking a new life.
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John Don Yell
New York
Mondel Geilis
Ved Oon
Coroni
Geilis
Pulstelly
Bellis
Pilin
America
Rehef
Druchi Yasninsky
Belli
September emergency calls rise from prior year
Ambulance service reports 182 calls in September 1921 up from 335 treatments that month a year earlier. Of 197 calls, 64 patients went to Bridgeport Hospital 70 to St Vincent's. A total of 84 patients were moved to hospitals during the month.
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Bridgeport
Fairfield Man Fined for Liquor Violation
A Fairfield man named Steve Roma was arrested Saturday night in a stable area and fined 150 dollars after arraignment before the local magistrate. The incident involved confiscation of liquor during the disturbance.
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Fairfield Man
Specian
Fairfield
Steve Roma
Andy
Local Vital Statistics Record Fragments
Fragmented vital statistics notice lists several names and addresses including George and Mahet Wassias, a daughter born September, Mayord ang Mag Johnson, Frederick ad Mowry Gi, 7 Broad Street, and 1 PRIS Saye, with scattered fragments of marriages and other names. The legible items include addresses on North Avenue East Main Street and Hough Street, plus names such as Gertrude Lava and Michdel Sampo.
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George
Mahet Wassias
Daugh
Bol
Anna Xfan
Frederick Ad Mowry
Broad Street
Michdel Sampo
Alby Street
Old Gertrude
Lava
East Main Street
Guywarg Gomnsen
Horview Avenua
Gelev
Hough Sven
Avage Grour in Town Morning Snafu
A garbled morning disturbance on Peowtel venue, Meas Baits street sparked a police response. Three individuals were detained but only one sentence is clearly legible, leaving officials to sort uncertain details as investigations proceed.
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Peowtel
Meas Baits
Umea
Fiekys Thigs
Revolt Within Republican Camp Over Treaty Oath
Fragmentary report recalls a heated debate as Republicans argue over a treaty oath and the meaning of allegiance. Davin and other revolters challenge the majority stance, likening supporters to an allegorical figure, while fears of betrayal and consequences for Tyland loom amid parliamentary wrangling.
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Tha Das
Ran Uuen
Davin
Uke
Chaves Lamb
Dana
Dagon
Tyeland
Stamford Man Dies After Work Accident in 1929
Stamford Ger 3 Haerry Barker died from a head injury received on TD mies 22 SOB when struck by Romen Howanke in the Stamford 3 Uracturin cow plant. Parker, a foreman, victim, paralysis followed. Howankte fined $25 and costs. in January 1929 assault by Howankte and thirty men led to similar legal actions. two men jailed for the related death.
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Stamford
Ger
Haerry
M. Barker
Romen Howanke
Parker
Howantte
Tee
Frank Andres
Ceath
Parker Widow Remains After Ad By Federal Officers
Attorney Paul Goldberg was named trustee of the bankrupt Bodds Shire center at 1265 State Street. Parker, 40, leaves a widow, Mrs Cala L. Parker of Darien. Debtors total more than 31,096.
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Poldzd
Parker
Cala L. Parker
Darien
Goldberg
Truster
Paul Galdbert
Moers Mark
Bodds Shire
State Street
26th District Democrats Set Saturday Meeting
Demoralized text indicates 26th District Democrats will convene on Saturday to nominate a senate candidate, possibly Hunterd or Weed. Republican names appear as John A Bek and Saw Canag, with uncertain spellings and garbled phrasing.
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Nemocrate
Netwalk Saurday
Agminngte A
Hanterd &. Weed
Ne Canang
Nennes
Fairfield Police Hold Bridgeport Man for Thefts
Fairfield police detained a Bridgeport man linked to a series of thefts at the Aluminum Company of America factory on the Bost road near Lespenassy glace. The suspect, Gonekibie Ebwood, faces charges of theft and was released on a $1,900 bond pending a Monday court appearance.
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Aluminum Company of America
Bost Road
Lespenassy Glace
Ebwood Beieves
Alexander Zipka
Mountain Grove Street
Dridgepartk
Metssing Gooda
Jlo Aliamiauin Arildles
Lake Dom
Suwis
Mimi
Funds Received for Scholarships for Ex Soldiers
The Gridgeport Company and Natigun War Fund announce funds received for scholarships for ex soldiers. The program aims to aid veterans through grants and support, with applications open through official channels. The notice emphasizes eligibility and the need to apply promptly for consideration.
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M. Co
Prem Dha Natigun War Fund
Ender Lik Phan
MGA Tre Gruber
Wils
Liberty Party Joins Tonight Meeting for Ward 60 Sale
A district meeting in the Liberty party district discusses potential changes to the permit tie sale of Nett 60 acres. The gathering aims to select a candidate for alderman and a district political leader, with attendees debating the district’s direction and tactics.
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Nis
Toy
Dletrict
Weil
Yesiér- Tax
Sewer Commission Holds Meeting Today
A local sewer commission convenes this afternoon to review the budget and project estimates. Officials will discuss maintenance plans, upcoming repairs, and potential impacts on city infrastructure.
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Sewer Commission
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