Cullinan Points To Statistics As Contention Pro
Attorney McCullinan accused the current administration of unjustified claims that it protects homeowners. He cited 1923 rises in Bridgeport property assessments, noting arbitrary increases for many houses and favorable adjustments for mercantile firms after court appeals. He said common council reviews lowered those adds, sometimes restoring prior values.
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Cullinan
Behren
Bridgeport
Eyrty
Common Council
Belon
Woman Evicted From Home Now Missing in Greenwich
Mystery thickens around Mrs Jahn Bry after eviction from a Mos Cob and Punedar home. Mrs Fry’s sudden appearance at the Jame lel Arms hotel and subsequent departure raise questions about her plans and expenses. Deputy Sheriff Henry M Hater ensured board payment while officers pursue her whereabouts.
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Greenwich
Jahn
Bry
Mos Cob
Punedar
Fry
Jame Lel
Henry M. Hater
William EF
Craft of Locust
Schepp Abandons Philanthropy Plan in New Canaan
Leopold Schepp, eighty four, famed coconut king, announced he would not use traditional charity. He requested public ideas to dispose of his fortune but rejected usual methods and aid, noting he received about a thousand suggestions from around the world yesterday before declaring he is done.
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New Canaan
Reed Decides Schools to Close Election Day
Reed announces all schools will close on election day amid district-wide planning. Superintendent Corea's guidance cited efficiency and safety, with families urged to adjust schedules and monitor official notices for any updates.
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Reed
Grand Jury Hears of Chapman Loot Cache
Philadelphia witnesses describe a cache of securities stolen by Gerald Chapman and confederates. Ten defendants, including a lawyer, face charges tied to disposal of over 200 000 dollars of the 1 300 000 in stolen securities from a New York mail truck raid. Court officials note loans of 271 040 tied to pledging securities with a local bank.
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Chapman
Philadelphia
Tarl Victor von Brandenburg
Gerald Chapman
New York
A. W
New York City
Federal District
Coun
Perelstrous
Stephen Robinson, Jr
Cnty
Corn Exchange National Bank
von Borand
Adwarals Give Blunt Navy Critique in Senate Hearing
Admiral William Sims testifies that the root of Navy troubles lies in leadership and a conservative policy hindering naval air development. He condemns administration by uneducated men and lauds Mitchell for stirring aviation interest while opposing William Mitchell’s defense department plan. Sims questions Secretary Daniels and criticizes current cabinet influence.
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Washington
William
Sims
Robert =. Coontz
United States Fleet
George C. Bloch
Ordinance Bureau
David W. Taylor
William 5. Pye
Naval War Plans Division
Praises Mitchell
William Michel
Department of National Defense
Mitchell
Navy
Daniels
Ile
Bingham
Connecticut
Wil 1Hur
New Haven Road Officials Seek Law Decree Return
Federal Judge Winslow reserved decision on the New Haven Railroad petition to modify the Sherman law decree of 1914. The company seeks restoration of trolley and bus lines in Connecticut and adjacent areas, arguing none offered for purchase and that returning the lines is needed for financing and better service.
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Tore
Winslow
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Westchester County
N. Y
Connecticut
Long Island
F B. G. Buckland
Buckland
Hnes
Beluge
Mecarefick Morey
Boston
New Haven
Boston and Maine
Iyage Winslow
New Fbugland Navigation Cmeping
New York and Hartford Steamship Company
City Sues for 250000 Damages Over Bridge Work
Bridgeport faces a Superior Court dispute over a 250000 damages claim tied to Empire Construction and Stratford avenue bridge. The city seeks access to all related correspondence from multiple firms to counter the bond comfort and supporting records. Judge Banks overruled the city’s demurrer, and authorities aim to compel release of documents to rebut claims and prepare witnesses.
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Bridgeport
Carl Foster
Alted Tates Fidelity and Guaranty Com
Ny Baltuore
Ctv
Empire Construction Company
Stratford Avenue
John W. Banks
Banks
Wiliam McCummles
Poster
Cequest
Judae Panks
Impinge Construction Company
Hon Pridge Company
Strouse Cascule Bridge Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Wad Frei
Imaterial
Bundse
Cumey Suys
Foster
Pidelity & Cuaranty Company
Comes
Labor federation votes support 10 striking miners
Atlantic City dispatch reports the American Federation of Labor pledging support to 158,000 striking miners in the anthracite field after President John J. Lewis addressed delegates. He warned of fuel shortages and accused operators of extorting millions by selling inferior coal. The convention adjournment plans proceeded with officer elections and city selections for next year's gathering.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
John J. Lewis
United States Mine Workers
Lewis
Pwhhe
Detroit
Sacramento
Cal
Birmingham
Ala
Montreal
Labor
Dawes
Charles G. Dawes
Tyue
World Series Game Halted by Rain at Forbes Field
Rain blocked the World Series game for the second time as a heavy downpour drenched Forbes Field delaying the deciding game. About 56,000 fans faced the postponement with a forecast of continued rain and questionable field conditions possibly forcing further delays.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Forbes Field
Firestone Leases Million Acres for Rubber Plantations
CAP Harvey S Firestone of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co announced a Liberia lease on 1,000,000 acres for 99 years with 2,000 acre mature plantation. He plans to invest 100,000,000 to develop the project. Firestone Jr headed to London to fund and establish a Firestone plantations office.
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New York
Cap Harvey
Firestone
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Republic of Liberia
Africa
Firestone, Jr
London
Firestone Plantations Co
Danbury Mansion Fire Destroys Prominent Estate
Fire in Danbury at the former residence of William Berteric, a noted mill owner and horseman, destroyed the hall on Clapboard Ridge with extensive grounds, a half mile track, and stables. Valued at $49,990, the property suffered total loss with several valuable horses perishing. The fire, of unknown origin, left the estate uninsured in part and the caretaker Albert Conk in residence at the time.
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Danbury
William Berteric Onedime
Eost
Beckerle
Soldiers kill one in Panama clash
Washington reports a clash between disorderly elements and American troops patrolling Panama City, resulting in one Panaman killed and two wounded. Troops entered the city to restore order on October 12, with a later clash leaving casualties. Stores are reopening as life returns to normal though some interference with food flow persists.
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Washington
Panama
War Department
Lassiter
Canal Zone
Bridgeport considers new main arterial bridge plan
City readers see a sprawling page one report on a proposed bridge linking core transport routes, plus an aldermanic ordinance to accelerate property damages claims and a clash over homeowner protections as authorities push a major infrastructure project.
WIFE HELD AFTER WANT-AD MARRIAGE ENDS IN THEFT
A Derby Derbyshire report details a Turkish wife who came to be married through a western want-ad and later left with $200 cash and a baby. She was arrested in Bridgeport and sent to Derby for theft charges with her husband Asamar to testify. The tale includes multiple alias names and a 1921 Austrian arrival, highlighting a cross-country marriage scheme and a bail-bound trial.
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Derby
Hassan Asamars
Middle West
Asamer
Bridgeport
Warner Brothers Company
State Street
Michael Ridgick
South Bend
Ind
Alice
Ella
Ife
Schultz
Rosenbers
Ridgik
Asamar
Austria
New Haven County
Lffe
Anamar
Indiana Senator Ralston Dies After Long Illness
Samuel M. Ralston United States senator from Indiana died at his country home near Indianapolis after months of kidney disease. He would have been sixty eight on December 1. Ralston, a Democrat, had defeated Beveridge in 1912 to become governor and was once a presidential hopeful. He passed away shortly after 1 a.m. with family and many associates present.
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Indianapolis
Samuel M. Raleton
United States
Indiana
Statesman
Seistor Ralston
Washington
Ralgton
Albert J. Beveridge
Smith
McAdoo
City considers ordinance to curb fly-by-night merchants
Alderman August Sehl in the Ninth district advances a municipal bill to require temporary merchants to obtain licenses and post bonds. The plan mirrors Seattle rules, charging up to 400 dollars monthly or 25 dollars per day, with a 2000 dollar bond for stores seeking short term openings until permanent sites are secured. The ordinance targets sellers who operate briefly during holidays or in spring break and then exit to dodge taxes.
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August Sehl
Common Council
AL Delaney
Sehl
Aldermman Sehr
Seattle
Death Deals Last Hand Around As Three Play Poker
New York police found three men seated at a card table in an east side room, apparently unaware of a gas leak as they played. Only Patrick O’Connor was identified among the deceased, one with three aces and two nines in hand.
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New York
Owl
Epell
Patrick O'Connor
Eugene Sandow Dies in London Strong Man Passes Away
Eugene Sandow known as the Strong Man died in London at his home from a brain rupture. An automobile accident two years earlier left him pinned beneath a car but he lifted the vehicle free. King George had named him royal physical culture expert and his gymnasium was frequented by London society and professionals.
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London
Eugene Sandow
Sandow
Siie Jimousine
George
Officials to Fly Waterbury Flight Schedule Adjusted
Officials from Waterbury and New England will be flown to inspect a region after mail service ends on the 2th. Colonial Air Lines plans a trial flight for state and regional officials to survey the area. The trip aims to show the air route and coverage over the specified territory.
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Waterbury
Octaw
Colonial Air Lines
Panmons
Goure
Mart Wito
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