Norwalk Election Reflects Voter Energies and Reforms
Mrs. Helena Hill Weed, defeated for Norwalk mayor by 1,090 votes, expresses measured happiness at the result. Anson F. Keeler, the mayor-elect, aims to push municipal reforms including curbing local utility charges. Roosevelt’s Rochester speech on Tammany provoked mixed Republican reactions, underscoring Smith’s strong position and party dynamics.
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Pedestrian Friction and Motorist Attitudes, A Safety View
Buttenheim of The American City warned at the National Safety Congress that motorists see pedestrians as nuisances. He argued lawmakers favor driving speed and traffic flow over safe crossing, noting drivers blame pedestrians while pedestrians face unsafe corners and signals. He calls for understanding innate behavior and better traffic design to reduce conflicts.
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National Safety Congress
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Native Enemies Sparks Debate in Massachusetts Legislature
A Boston representative proposes a census and deportation of alien anarchists, calling for action against foreign Reds and “parlor pinks and native yellows.” The piece warns such extremism risks political persecution, favoring broad free expression and open discussion to expose bad ideas and protect constitutional rights.
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Boston
Thomas Jefferson
William Lloyd Garrison
Solomon
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Looking Around by Walt Mason
A humorous verse about wandering through a store block and craving tranquility to ponder odd goods without pushy salesclerks. The narrator longs for quiet browsing to resist the lure of trinkets and tools while clerks chime with endless offers.
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Walt Mason
Bome
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Manhattan Days and Nights in New York by Herbert Corey
New York October 4 A columnist sketches mini portraits of urban life and cultural shifts. He muses on fat lady paintings in saloons, Gene Tunney's early dock job, Sumner and vice rights, a bootlegger seeking leniency, and tenants changing apartments to host large parties in a city of restless change.
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Lexington Avenue
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Society For the Prevention of ‘Vice
Summer
Micette
Amherst Alumni Dinner Reveals Morrow's Personal Warmth
Clinton W. Gilbert recalls Dwight W. Morrow at an Amherst alumni dinner in New York. Morrow's genuine interest in graduates and courteous, attentive manner stood out, contrasting with typical financier reserve. The columnist notes his friendly gaze and respect for personal relations, and reflects on small acts shaping impressions of a public figure.
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Washington
Dwight W. Morrow
Coolidge
Mexico
Amherst
New York
Geo. D. Olds
Monow
Mr. Morrow
House of Morgan
Morrow
Tax policy fights stir city as tax receivers plan clampdown
Mayor's message on taxation sparks excitement in upper precincts with claims the Republican administration lacks control over assessments and collection. Citizens urged to appeal to assessor, Board of Relief or courts. Sheriff’s fees loom if delinquencies persist.
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Board of Relief
New Haven
Board of Finance
Remembering a Mother in Poem and City Notices
A reflective poem on a mother contrasts with mixed local notices about Democratic primaries in New Haven. It notes ward elections October 10 from four to eight PM, hints at conventions and town committee plans, and includes stray lines about social life, tobacco, and a doughboy tale amid fragmented civic notices.
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New Haven
Sperber
Saint Francis Pageant at Bohemian Grove Honors Saint Francis
At the Bohemian Club national encampment in Bohemian Grove a Saint Francis pageant featured Lawrence Tisbett as Saint Francis Assisi. All 165 performers were club members. The speech extols Saint Francis as a model of love, criticizing war and promoting harmony, with quotes from Douglas Malloch on love’s enduring power.
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Bohemian Grove
St Francis Assisi
San Francisco
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Metropolitan Opera Fame
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Douglas Malloch
Veterans Publish Memorial History Book To Aid Connecticut Home
Veterans of Foreign Wars in Connecticut prepare a memorial history of the 37 posts. Proceeds from sales fund a $30,000 home for wounded and disabled veterans at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids Michigan. The plan mirrors Moose Heart and supports widows and orphans with state homes on national grounds.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Httle
Connecticut
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home
Eaton Rapids
Michigan
Corey Spencer
Detroit
V. FP. W
Loyal Order of Moose
Mooseheart
Dry agent on trial in bribery case in Boston
Frank C. Lewis of St Johnsbury Vermont faced a Federal court trial on bribery charges as a prohibition agent. Assistant DA Spaulding said a warrant was issued in May 1926 to raid a state operated still in Leominster. Louis Pax testified Lewis demanded 1000 to pause the warrant, with 500 paid to Lewis while other officers conducted the raid.
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Associated Press
Frank C. Lewis
St. Johnsbury
Vermont
Prohibition
United States District
Spaulding
Leominster
Louis Pax
Aull
Worcester
Lewis
Fen
Republicans Sweep Greenwich in Town Election Results
Greenwich, Oct 4 Special: Republican ticket wins clear in all posts. Assessor John H Banks 1141 to 304, Board of Relief Henry Mead 1226, Mary Louisa Smith 1210, Selectmen Oscar D Tuthill 1186, Howard W Allen 1108, Town Clerk Henry P Crawford endorsed 1631, Grand Jurors James G Wescele 1229 and Joseph H M Platt 1223, Tax Collector Robert M Wilcox 1636, Constables William E Ritch 1200 and L Joseph Curcio 1169, other races show wide GOP margins amid lingering campaign quotes.
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John H Banks
Abram J.graves
Board of Relief
Henry 3. Mead
Mary Louisa Smith
Rovert J. Fitzgerald
Wiliam & Anthony
Oscar D Tuthill
Howard W. Allen
John Broderick
Ann Burach
Henry P Crawford
Pierpont L. Minor
James G. Wescele
Joseph HM. Platt
Jennie C. Lyon
Timothy Loughlin
John Drletier
Willam P. Mulville
Robert M. Wilcox
William E. Ritch
L. Joseph Curcio
George T. Jones
Donald FP
Wright
Thomas A. Shaughnessy
Charles W. Corvette
Fred E. Morell
John Angley
Darien
Louis F. Jefferson
Jefferson
Stephen R. Hoyt
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Albert L. Brunner
Brunner
Andrew Bhaw
Hannah L. @herran
George R. Smith
James Bennett
Philip Krause
Everett Tyler
Questions on Bible dates authors and salvation answered
The Reverend Dr. Varkes Cadman answers readers questions from Brooklyn and Middletown about when the Bible was written and how many authors were involved, the nature of salvation, prayers for the dead, and the role of universal reform in Christian thought, noting the New Testament as guiding principle and urging less human cynicism.
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Wawer
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Harpersville
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Dolarums
One Democrat Wins Major Office in Darien
In Darien on October 4 the town elected Louis F. Jefferson Democrat as tax collector, the sole Democratic victory amid a record turnout. Results show Jefferson 970 to Albert L. Brenner 970? (incorrect)
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Behrens speaks in Fourth District at GOP event
Mayor Behrens and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Abe Ujeduldig addressed a packed audience in the Fourth District Republicans preelection entertainment held in club rooms near 8 ts testreet and Colorado avenue. An orchestra provided entertainment with Hawley Meunier and local figures among the performers.
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Republican Party
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Ujeduldig
Testreet
Colorado Avenue
Hawley Meunier
Willem Chew
Robert Campbell
McMahon-Wren Building on Water Street Sold
The four story McMahon-Wren block on Water Street, corner with Fairfield sivenua, changes hands for the second time since erection by P. T. Barnum. Nathan Schwartz and Son Inc. purchase it after iterations. price around 600,000. Wren owned the property nearly 40 years before the recent sale.
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Fairfield Sivenua
Water Street
P. T. Barnum
Nathan Schwartz and Son Inc
Peter W. Wren
Wren
Weather forecast for the Northeast and mid Atlantic region
The weather bulletin notes increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures from Wednesday into Thursday with showers possible. It lists winds north of Sandy Hook and along the coast, plus temperatures and clear conditions across Atlantic City, Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, and other cities. It includes a forecast map and almanac attribution.
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