Freedom of the Air Debate at Third National Radio Conference
President Coolidge urged preservation of freedom of the air at all costs during a White House address to delegates. He warned government control must be minimal while maintaining safeguards against malice and slander. The conference discussed experimental super power radio stations and the balance between public welfare and private rights in broadcasting.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Coolidge
Walter Mr Strong
Strong
Aic
Cooldge
Tere
Ant
Boy Struck By Car On Pequonnock Street
Jammy Balletto eight year old of 251 Pequannock Street was struck by an automobile driven by John T Galligan of 83 Dixon Street at the Pequonnock and Olive Street intersection. He is in critical condition at the hospital with a possible skull fracture and other injuries. Police are awaiting word on whether to arrest based on his condition.
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Jammy Balletto
Pequannock Street
Tes Jn Tlscent
John T. Galligan
Dixon Street
Pequonnock
Olive Streets
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Tonic
A garbled OCR note discusses Sage and Sulphur as a home remedy to darken gray hair. Mentions making a solution, applying to hair, and various obstacles in preparation. Contains unclear steps and many misspellings but centers on a traditional hair darkening formula.
Plan Radio Week November 24 to 30
Arthur Lynch of New York announced plans for a national radio week from November 24 to 30 during which American broadcasting stations would transmit messages to Europe and European stations would seek to establish regular communications with America. The plan calls for U S stations to broadcast to foreign countries from 10 to 11 PM Eastern each night, while European stations would reply from 11 to 12 midnight. President Coolidge would be invited to send greetings to Europe and other lands, and King George II of England would be asked to speak to America.
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Washington
Opt
Europe
America
Arthur Lynch
New York
Coolidge Wll
George
England
Lynch
Tax Hearing Reveals Charter Violations in County Office
At the county courthouse four witnesses questioned Collector Drew about charter duties. He admitted daily deposits by 10 am and noted impracticality of a pre 9 am rule. Other issues included failing to report poll tax delinquencies, missing lien records, and past due tax transfers found after clerical errors.
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Blodgett
Drew
MacDonald
Russell IF
Neary
Frank Finn
Charter
Der
Common Council
F. Smith
Jens
Noliens
Uutles
John J. McInniss
Mareh dl
McGummess
Annie W. Russell
Bridgeport Realty Company
McGuinness
Dresv
Thes
de Wureag
Bridgert
Ceesa
Danbury and Bethel Street Railway to Sell Property January 13
Judge J P Waldo Marvin set January 13 as the sale date for the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway properties to raise funds for creditors and mortgage bondholders. The case traces to 1919 with claims from New Haven railroad, Connecticut company, coal suppliers, and others, and valuation estimates range from 200000 to 500000 dollars.
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Danbury and
Bethel Street Railway
J. P Waldo Marvin
Marvin
American Company of Bostoners
Aun
Fond Moriga
Street Railway
Arthur W. Flint
Superior Court
J. Moss Lyesa
Danbury
Supreme Court of Jurrors
Brown
New Haven Railroad Company
Connecticut Company
Danbury and Bethel Company
Long Hull
Main Street
Bridgeport
Deahbury
Danbury Company
Street Railway Company
Public Utilities Commission
White Street
American Trust Company
George H. Kiinzing
Charter Provisions on Tax Collection Challenge City Office
The city tax office faces strain as property owners rise and timely payments drop. Officials note charter rules were drawn when Bridgeport was smaller and cannot cope with current volumes, requiring more staff and cooperation across offices to file liens and process back taxes.
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Hartnett
Audi
Bridgeport
Neary
Ciy
Greensten
Norwalk Man Edward Merrill Dies at 94
Edward Merrill 94 longtime Norwalk grocer and civic leader dies at home on France street. He was a charter member and past noble grand of One Brothers lodge No 10 and Mason. Survived by wife, two sons Frank and George, ten grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at home with Rev. Louis T. Howell officiating. Interment Norwalk Cemetery.
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Norwalk
Edward Merrill
France Street
Ele
Noble Adopt One Brothers Lodge
Mason
Merrill
Merill
Jacksonian
Mrr
Alerrill
Frank
George
New York
Louis T. Howell
St. Fant's
Norwalk Cemetery
Promoters Take Sherwood Island For State Park
Deeds recorded in Westport show Sharwood Island 31 acres sold by the Sharwood heirs to I Leon Hunt and Austin Wakeman for 48000 mortgage and 33000 cash. The land is eyed for a state public park with talks of a second mortgage by State Park Realty Association to transfer ownership to the state next year. The state would lease the property from the owners at interest on their investment.
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Westport
Sharwood Island
I. Leon Hunt
Austin Wakeman
Sharwood
State Park Realty Association, Inc
Stat
Relations cooled before killing of Blair says sister
Middletown October 8 nine witnesses were called by the state in the trial of Johanna Tell charged with manslaughter in the killing of her employer Charles Blair and the mine evidence of Mrs Brick Blair’s sister testified that Blair and Mrs Tell were openly affectionate until shortly before Blair’s death she said she noticed a difference in their relations before her brother was killed
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Middletown
Tun of Bros
Johanna Tell
Charles Blar
Ke Brick
McGraw Avenu Bronx
Blair
Brick
Tell
Kired
Besiegers of Shanghai Launch Fierce Attack
Besieging Kiamrsu forces press a brutal assault about 30 miles from Shanghai along the Hangchow railway, within 14 miles of the Nekiang arsenal at Lungwha. The rail line is under artillery fire as defenders, Chekiang troops at Singkiang, brace for possible isolation.
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Shanghai
Associated Press
Kiamrsu
Hangchow Paihway
Nekiang
Lungwha
Singkiang
Davis and Hughes Rally in Cincinnati Address
Davis and Hughes revisit the keynote speech in Cincinnati where Davis praised the Jewish faith and condemned religious prejudice while noting Hughes’ legal defense prowess. He signals support for continuing Coolidge’s administration but disputes other claims from the campaign. Davis prepares for a Midwest tour after a Western New York stop.
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Bupfrailo
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hughes
John W. Davis
New York
New York City
Middle West
Windas AL Rochester
Davis
Senator Newberry
Calvin Coolidge
C.noinnali
Bridgeport Lodges and Clubs in City Listings
Bridgeport area fraternal orders and social clubs are listed with addresses including Main street Broad street and Cannon street. The Connecticut Supreme Court adjourned sine die at the end of the October term in Hartford.
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Wowompom Tribe
Main Street
Bridgeport Lodge
State Street
Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Avatory
Bridgeport Zilker Club
Broad Street
Circolo Roma Club
Noble Avenue
White Eagle Association
East
Washington Avenue
Alpha Circle
Brotherhood of America
Processive Circle
Court Roma
Bridgeport
Todge, K. of P
Temple Indee
A. M
Muensterberg Iodge
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge
Broad and
Cannon Streets
Morning Star Lodge
Violet Camp
Royal
Fattern MM
Alain Stree
Main
Treet
Elias Mowe
Grand Army
Blenda Lodge
Q.of
Farren Lodge
O. CT
Court Liberty Pell
Order of the Golden Sceptre
Cannon Street
Hartford
Contesticut Supreme Court of Livora
FILLEY TO TELL PLAN FOR STATE SHORE PARK
Walter Filley treasurer of the state park commission will speak at the Bridgport Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday noon. The talk will cover establishing a state park on the Sound and the proposed acquisition of Sherwood Island at Westport. Citizens are invited to attend as discussion follows and Fairfield County Planning Association members will attend.
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New Haven County
Witchfield
Bridgerort Chamber of Commerce
Walter @. Filey
State Park Commission
Ily
Apte
Sherwood Island
Westport
Connecticut
Pairfield County Planning Association
Cowboy Whim Overcome by Pie Boy Returns Home
Joseph Frazzella twelve years old ran away to become a cowboy and shoot Indians. After twelve days with scarce food he was found starving in Stamford and identified as living in Bridgeport. He returned to his family at 277 Lafayette Street New Britain with authorities coordinating with New Britain police. The boy left Hillside Home with a welcoming plan from parents, and his mother traveled to retrieve him.
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Joseph Frazzella
Lafayette Street
New Britain
Joseph
Stamford Poiice Department
Bridgeport
Middle Street
Bureau of Missing Persons
Stamford
Michael Arnofsky
Bureau of Investigation
Hillside
Irish Boundary Bill Passes Second Reading
The House of Lords advanced the Irish Boundary bill to its second reading without amendment by a 71 to 38 vote. Lord Salisbury's declaratory motion to take note of opinions about a boundary readjustment carried, but it does not affect the bill. Some conservatives including Lord Carson opposed a potential appeal to the country if the Lords pressed any changes.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Lord Carson
Campaign tension widens as Dunbar Donovan stance misreads
Excise leaders busy with campaign details unlikely to notice Leary statement. Dunbar, a respected leader, may delay post-election action. Congressman Jeremiah Donovan, a Leary defender turned Davis supporter, is in Europe unaware of the latest position and plans to stay abroad as the campaign nears its finish.
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Leary
Thin Ure
Dunbar
Sible
Jeremiah Donovan
Cas
Lena
Europe
Jonovan
John W. Davis
Europe Law Fine
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Danbury & Bethel Co
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UW Hey
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Supreme Court
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State Shore Park
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Heinz
Hudson
Erwin M. Jennings Co., Inc
Harrison St
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New Haven
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