Yanks Win as Small-Town Interests Dot a Busy Day
A bustling scene unfolds with locals John Greenwood and Rev. William Jepson among shoppers and churchgoers. Reports mix sports—the Yankees edging toward victory—and social chatter about billiards, markets, and local clubs, all threaded with colorful, era-specific nods to public life and entertainment.
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John Greenwood
John
William IT. Jepson
Toul Tepiscopal Church
Weey
Melesa
Chamber of Commerce backs unemployed relief in Bridgeport
The U S Chamber asks Bridgeport Chamber to support a national drive to create work for the unemployed. President Defrees urges local businessmen to back the plan and for the mayor to form an emergency employment board. The issue will be discussed at the next chamber meeting.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Joseph H. Defrees
Bridgeport Basin
Chamber
Lucky Baldwin Heirs Settle Suit Out of Court
In Los Angeles the Baldwin estate dispute ends as Mrs Clara Baldwin Stocker signs an agreement to deed half her inherited property to her two children Albert Snyder and Rosebud Mullenger. The settlement drawn June 1 1949 restricts disclosure and aims to prevent further litigation over the multi million dollar estate of stocks bonds and Southern California real estate.
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Los Angeles
Cal
B. J
Lucky) Baldwin
Clara Baldwin-Stocker
E. J. Baldwin
Albert F. Snyder
Rosebud Doble Mullenger
Stocker
California
Electrical Life Saving Station A R Starr Leads Halifax Effort
A R Starr, youthful press representative, leads a Halifax New York electrical lifesaving station project. He stresses clear aims and public support for electrical lifeline services. The piece argues stations can ease heavy domestic work by introducing electric labor-saving devices.
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A. R Starr
Oan Electrical
Halifax
Starr
MEDICY NEST TABLETS WEIGHT GAIN ADVERTISEMENT
A vintage advertisement urges readers to take MEDICY NEST TABLETS with every meal to restore energy and gain weight. It promises fattening effects, emphasizes weighing and measuring progress, and claims money-back guarantees. The copy cites Hindle's Drug Store as a seller.
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Hindle
West Springfield Cop Suspended Over Rum Bribe Charge
Patrolman Willan J. Lyons of West Springfield police faced suspension on charges of duty violation and transport of liquor. Investigators allege Lyons accepted bribes from liquor dealers on September 23 to allow illegal shipments through the city, amid a long probe of liquor movement and corruption connections.
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Willan J. Lyons
West Springfield
Lyons
Taxes Paid In September Totaling Over One Million
Figures compiled by Tax Mallea ar Howard T. Smith and Heal day show that 1 721 373 in taxes were paid in September. The 1926 taxes paid on the 1920 list totaled about 7 700 000, indicating the two installment plan helps many taxpayers but the majority still pays in full. The Board of Apportionment reports about 9 percent of taxes were paid in the first year.
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Howard T. Smith
Heal Day
Board of Apportionment
Darien Man Dies After Auto Crash
Darien resident Jarre Taylor died from injuries after a nighttime automobile collision in Norfield. Edward Hindley and his daughter, also of Darien, suffered serious and minor injuries respectively, as Taylor’s car was hit by two motor trucks and crushed against a barrier.
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Jarre Taylor
Darien Hospital
Taylor
Mr. and
Airs
Edward Hindley
Darien
Mr.taylor
Proton
Retired Major General Dickman Ends 44 Years in Army
Former chief of the army of occupation in Germany Major General Joseph T. Dickman retired today from active service after more than 44 years in the military. Secretary Weeks announced Brigadier General Samuel D. Sturgis would fill the vacancy as Major General, with Sturgis commanding the Panama Canal Division. Both officers served with distinction in the world war.
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Washington, del
Joseph T. Dickman
Fort
Sam Hausen
Texas
Army of Occupation
Germany
Weeks
Samuel D. Sturgis
Emmanding
Panama Canal
Boy Clarene Sherman Dies in Accident on Norwalk Street
Coroner John J. Phelan ruled the death of five year old Clarene Sherman accidental. The boy was playing on Woodward Avenue near Cross Street when run over by a truck owned by Institute Corporation. The incident occurred in Norwalk with Anthony Quick of Meyser Island cited.
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Clarene Sherman
Tenally
4 Institute Corporation
Anthony Quick
Meyser'i Island
Norwalk
Woodward Avenue
Cross Street
Andiran
Harbor News Report on Dockside Activity and Plans
The South West harbor area paused activities Wednesday night due to rough seas and weather conditions. Mentions Gertrude and Keek with light craft, Bridgeport harbor tides, oyster dredging delays, and a former skipper's plan to convert a vessel into a passenger carrier between the city and Pleasure Beach next season. The Nod, used for sailing parties, was delivered to New York by its former owner, with Navy department officials noting related briefings.
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Sound
Seele Harbor
Keek
Bridgeport Harbor
Euro
Philadelpha
Ad Pleasure Beach
New York
Greeks Disperse Turks In Counter Attack
Dispatches from the front report Greek forces, aided by infantry and cavalry, repelling Turkish attacks near Taprevue. Turkish losses include many killed and wounded as the Greeks claim success in the counter assault amid ongoing fighting in Asia.
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London
Asia
Ion
Athens
Man Sentenced for Theft of Cigarettes in City Court
Thomas Craig of High street was jailed for 30 days after arraignment for stealing eighteen cigarette packages from a shop at Water street. Stanley Pelot of Prince street had his case continued to October 8.
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Neva
High Street
a_ 8
Joon
Water Street
Arraigne
Stanley Pelot
Prince Street
Granddaughter Born to Chief Justice Taft
A report notes the birth of Chief Justice William Howard Taft's granddaughter. The article mentions Mrs. Frederick J. Manning and Bryn Mawr connections with Manning as an instructor, and references Taft's other grandchild, child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Taft.
Divorces Sought In Hartford and Greenwich Courts
Mrs Grace T Pierce of Bridgeport files for divorce from Charles E B Pierce of Hartford alleging intolerable cruelty. They wed November 22 1904 in New Britain and have two children, custody sought by Mrs Pierce. Hertha B Wrasier of Greenwich seeks divorce from Jesse Frazier and restoration of her maiden name Hertha B Stork.
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Grace T. Pierce
Bridgeport
Charles Eb, Pierce
Hartford
New Britain
Pierce
Hertha B. Wrasier
Greenwich
Jesse Frazier
Training period cut for engineers reserve officers
Washington Jan 8. Reduction of the training period for reserve officers of the Army engineers corps from three to two months was announced today by the War Department to enable broader recruitment and faster deployment of engineering officers.
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Washington
Get
Army Enginery Corps
Thres
War Department
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