Stratford Council Clashes Over Salaries and Projects
At a long Stratford town council meeting, salaries were raised for the Chief Clerk and several chiefs and sergeants, funds approved for a new $60,000 school, the airport project endorsed, and a probe into the building inspector's work launched. The school board also secured funds for a new school and sites, while a board of relief members was reshuffled. A first meeting since elections saw new selectmen present and a debate on a routine business transaction.
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C. A. Judisor
Walter Redfern
Laird Savacool
J Coulter
Jeremiah Bai
W. Church of Cut Spring
Board of Relief
Calvin T. Brown
Lobo Wells Place
Charles Collins
Herbert Lewis
Vernon Morehouse
Scout Eviction Sparks Hilltop Drill at Newfield Park
Central High Coach Reilly leads a subdued practice after Scouts were driven from Hilltop Hilltop field. Frank McGee, a letterman halfback, returns to the first team and shows strong form as Central prepares for a home clash with Bulkely of New London. The coach expects a decisive victory.
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Former Democrat addresses Republicans at district club
Dante E. Brennan, clerk of the City Court and former Democratic alderman candidate, spoke at the Twelfth District Republican club meeting. Election preparations were discussed and plans laid for a joint men’s and women’s club gathering on November 1.
Roosevelt Likely to Testify Today at Teapot Dome Trial
The Teapot Dome naval oil lease case expected to see Theo dore Roosevelt Tormey and other witnesses called by the government tomorrow. Tormey, assistant secretary of the navy, waited at the courthouse amid hopes to return to New York as prosecutors displayed the government’s case.
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Washington
Harry M Daugherty
Zevely
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Edwin S. Booth
Tulea
Okla
Interior Department
F C. Finney
Interior
Belgo Oil
Aitken
Mid-West
Pioneer Company
Wyoming Oil Company
Belgo Company
Theodore Roosevelt Tormey
New York
Martin
Littleton
Binclaiy
Roosevelt
Two More Alaska Quakes Felt In Juneau Alatka
Two slight earthquakes were felt in Juneau and Alatka in southeastern Alaska at 904 am today after a heavy temblor that disrupted clocks and crockery. The Associated Press report notes continued tremors following yesterday’s quake.
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Asociated Press
Yesterda
Costume party for Miss Isabelle G Pillans planned
Tomorrow evening the High School plans a costume party at the studio in the Court Exchange building. Miss Isabelle G Pillans will host the event with 11 dancers participating.
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Court Exchange Building
Peter Hine Dies at 62 in Local City
Peter Hine died October 25 1926 at age 62 in the city. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from 4 Acis street on Friday October 28 at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Park Cemetery.
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Peter Hine
Park Cemetery
Dawn Airship Mission in Fog Ends in Engine Trouble
The Dawn's flight to Copenhagen met trouble as a broken exhaust valve drained fuel and forced a return from near Old Orchard. Pilot Stultz and Mrs Grayson disputed decisions, while navigator Goldsborough remained silent. The Wright motor did not arrive as expected, delaying further attempts to cross the Atlantic.
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Atlantic
Garden of Allah film shown amid protests at Majestic
Protestors object to The Garden of Allah for its plot about an Algerian monk who renounces vows and engages with women. Despite complaints from Irish groups and censors, the film will be shown at the Majestic theatre this Saturday amid ongoing public debate about religious and moral implications.
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Callahans and the Murphys
Garden of Allah
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Admiral Magruder Freed of Duty in Naval Recall
Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder is detached as commandant of the fourth naval district after criticizing the naval establishment in published articles. Officials say the recall stems mainly from his conduct since presenting his magazine piece to Secretary Wilbur, though Magruder defends his reforms and service. Magruder, with 36 years in the navy and a World War II European command role, may not return to active duty.
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Association to Meet in New School Tonight
The Capitol avenue Parent-Teacher Association will hold its first meeting in the new Nathan Hale School on Capitol avenue at eight. Elmer Havens, Carroll R. Reed, and Miss Kilcabea Roach will speak. Mrs Cas tall Reel and Clayton P Stevens sing. Community singing led by Stevens. Hospitality committee serves refreshments after an inspection social hour.
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Board of Education
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Castall Reel
Clayton P Stevens
Yong
Stevens
Howard Upton
Campaittee
Lows Hancock
George’ Wright
Joseph Bramfield
John L Hughes
Manfred Johnson
Grincse
Harmonicas Formed at Hall Home Settlement Meeting
The Hall home settlement organized a harmonica band during Tuesday night meeting with 24 members. Directed by well known local musician Charles Alling, officers elected include Mary Doyle financial secretary, Alice Pickstis recording secretary, and Agnes Subjousky treasurer.
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Hall Home Settlement
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Mary Doyle
Ales Pickstis
Agnes Subjousky Trereurer
Helen Gladys Selig to Wed Leo Landes
A marriage engagement notice states Helen Gladys Selig will wed Leo Lee Landes, son of Ras Tang, with details about a leveraged home mortgage and residences in New York and nearby areas. The groom is employed in New York.
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MG Landis
Behrens Out or Behrens Gone Bridgeport Mayoral Choice
Democratic candidate Fred Atwater frames the election as a tax fight, arguing Behrens has increased expenditures and debt since 1924 while Atwater reduced city costs. He cites rising debt, high interest, and outmigration to pressure voters to elect him to cut taxes and restore economical governance.
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Atwater
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Columbia Nut and Bolt Company
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Thomas M. Cullinan
Cullinan
Board of Education
Andrew McQueeney
Sanford Stoddard
Alexander J. Elson
William H Crawford
Stephen F. Boucher
Andrew Banas
Joseph E. Wieler
Ware
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Republican Party
Cornell
Carnnell
Primerly Vis
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Thia
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Hebrews
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Stratford
Trumbull
Nichols
Massachusetts
Levy speaks at Shelton school rally for mayor
Jasper McLevy Socialist candidate addresses a large crowd at Shelton Junior High School. He cites city cost increases, bonded debt surpassing 1924 levels, and alleged $100,000 in illegal tax abatements. He argues both major parties push rising taxes and lists other candidates at the meeting.
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Frederick Cederholm
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Fred Schwarzkopf
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Bessie Morse Cleared in Her Own Murder Case
A Todd woman named Bessie Morse is cleared of slaying her own sister Ebner Dey and relatives. Testimony tied a $200 Perth Amboy loan to paying flowers for Morse’s mother’s funeral and alleged bribes to gunmen. The case hinged on statements from detectives and a fish peddler who reported a plot to kill Morse’s relatives.
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Negress
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Morse
Hille
Ial
Jasper Bayne seeks degree in civil action reports
Divorce action filed in New York courts by Jasper Bayne of Greenwich prominent clubman and son of the late Samuel Bayne president of the Seaboard National Bank of New York. Notice served on Nanette Berne and allegations of misconduct cited. Other named parties include Leonard M. Holly and John Patton Russell. The case touches alimony and custody matters involving a seven year old daughter. Bayne recently attempted divorce in Paris and staged a confrontation in Westchester with private detectives.
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O G Gude
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Leonard M. Holly
Greerwich
John Patton Russell
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Night bus service unfeasible plea explains cessation
Not enough patronage to justify night operation, says City Bus association. Buses will run from city center until 19 00 hours and suspend after 1 a.m., resuming in the morning, leaving Bridgeport with taxis as the only transport after 1 a.m. The Connecticut company has abolished its night owl service.
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Boy Bitten by Dog Seeks $500 For Hurts in Suit
Arthur D. Scott Jr 12 sues Frederick E Morgan at 200 Park Place claiming a vicious dog bit him while delivering a paper at Morgans home. His father seeks 150 for medical expenses and 500 for damages in a Common Pleas court action filed December.
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Cantata Esther sung at Trinity M E Church
Bradbury's cantata Esther was presented by the Trinity and Greco church choirs under Herbert Strout. Soloists included Gladys Morehouse Zer evs and Grace Fay with Donald Ruland and William White in key roles. Mrs Urban Layton acted as prophetess and Dorothy Lobdell as Mordecai's sister.
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Mordecai
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Canadian National Railways weekly earnings fall in 1927
Montreal Oct 25 The gross earnings of the Canadian National Railways including the Central Vermont Railway for the week ending October 21 were 5 484 319 dollars. This compares with 4 038 587 56 dollars in the same week of 1926, a nine per cent decrease from the prior year.
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Levis
Diamond Junction
Bankrupt Owes City 480 and Debtor's Assets
A bankruptcy schedule filed by Referees in Bankruptcy John Keogh shows Charles Demus, doing business as North End Chocolate Shop, with assets of $250 and liabilities of $1,642.07. The first creditors meeting is on November 4. It also lists that Demus owes the city $480 in unpaid taxes.
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Demus
Little Green Capsule Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief
An ad touts a “Little Green Capsule” that allegedly stops rheumatic agony quickly. It urges patients to take doses over two days then continue until tenderness ends, claiming coast to coast demand and urging readers to seek Adenrhu Number 2.
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Health Elixirs and Puzzles in a Distant Treatise
A jumble of archaic style prose discusses bodily toxins and cleansing remedies, mentioning poisons, bowels, and a supposed universal system. It weaves a scattered critique of medical theory with stray references to unnamed figures, and ends in a garbled, fragmentary chorus about health and digestion.
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