Samuel Garp to Furnish Gas for City in November
The Bridgeport Board for Contract and Supply awarded Samuel Carp a November gas supply contract at 12 12 cents per gallon, lower than current month. Estimated 8,000 to 10,900 gallons will be purchased, with three other bids: England Gas and Oil at 18 84 cents, Tidewater Oregon at 14 cents, and Quif Refining at 17 12 cents. Behrens, Republican mayoral candidate, secured contracts for the Hillside home.
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Phieity
Bridgeport
Board For
Samuel Carp
Carp
England Gas and Oil Company
Thdewater Oiegmnany
Quif Refining
Hillside Home
F. W. Behrens
Owner of Barges Contests Seizure for Back Taxes
Eben Thatcher owner of the barrel City of Maiden and City of Boston fights U S seizure over alleged non payment of customs taxes. Government claims barges used in rum running in Long Island Sound and beached when unseaworthy. Thatcher says he chartered them to Mr Gibert and denies knowledge of their use. Rum allegedly discharged at New London and Newtown Creek with liquor moved by trucks nationwide.
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New Haven
Eben Thatcher
Maiden
Boston
City Point
United States
Long Island Sound
Mer. Thetcher
Gibert
New London
Newtown Creek
Corona
Blotk Island
Divorce Hearing Set for Fairfield Pair in Superior Court
The contested divorce case of Edith M. Hounglea of Fairfield against Howard B. Hounglea will be heard before Judge Frank Haines in the Superior Court today.
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Edith MW. Hounglea
Fairfield
Howard
Hounslea
Frank
Haines
Superior Court
Bridgeport Charter Analysis Promotes Mayor Led Advisory Boards
The article argues the proposed city charter eliminates independent administrative boards such as health and charities, replacing them with mayor supervized advisory panels. It asserts this structure reduces conflicts, duplication and waste while preserving essential city services under centralized coordination.
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Bridgeport Telegram
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Park Board
Limary Run
Bost
Education
City
Doaivily
Assault cases drag on as evidence scarce
John Scherboch of 1170 Willard street was arrested for assault after a dispute over paying for a beer at 23 Pembroke street. He was discharged when arraigned due to lack of evidence. Joseph Polowitz of 43 Columbia street received a 30 day suspended sentence after being arraigned in City court for driving his wife from their home Sunday night.
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John Scherboch
Willard Street
Ignatz Sosnawsky
Pembroke Street
Tom
Joseph Polowitz
Columbia Street
Klan Chief Replies to Rabbi Quoting Bible
Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan telegraphed Rabbi Samuel Glazer of New York over his challenge to a debate quoting Nehemiah urging focus on work and declining to come down. He asserted dedication to American ideals and said the work must not cease.
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Atlanta
W. TE. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Samuel Glazer
New York
Vast food supply to crew of South Sea expedition
New London report details a large provision shipment for the Blossom expedition to 43 islands. Capt George Fin Simmons leads the crew with a diverse team of scientists and officers, supported by Elizabeth Blossom’s funding. The hold holds 60 cases of varied foods including butter, beef, cheese, ham, beans, coffee, cocoa, prunes, and 300 pounds sugar for the voyage and museum aims.
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New London
Get
Elogson
Elizabeth Bingham Blossom
Cleveland
New York
Museums of Natural History
George Fin+ I Simmons
Scientifc
Mamgniius
Texas
University of Texas At Austin
Gov. Neft Hoe
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Tene
Stair State
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Crais
End Paying Rebates On Liquor Licenses In County
County commissioners finish refunds to former saloon keepers in Bridgeport and begin distributing rebates to liquor license holders in Stamford Norwalk Newtown Huntington Pet field New Canaan Dorlen Wes port Brookfield Ridgefield Stratford Bethel Danbury Greenwich. Sherman New England Redding Weston Aston Monroe Stretton Crumbull Wilton have no rebates before the 78th amendment.
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Bridgeport
Stamford
Norvalk
Newtown
Huntington
Petfield
New Canaan
Dorlen
Wesport
Brookiida
Ridgefield Stratford
Bethel
Danbury
Grrwich
Sherman
New Eng Red
Redding
Weston
Aston
Monroe
Stretton
Crumbull
Wilton
Wwne-Heengs
Westport Wife Sues for $10,000 Damages
Mrs. Cathafne Covino of Westport sues Norwalk resident Mrs. Colombo Gardella for $10,000 in superior court claiming a letter to Covino’s husband questioned paternity of Covino’s last child and asserted improper relations. The suit alleges the letter harmed Covino and led to marital discord.
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Cathafne Covino
Westport
Colombo Gardalla
Norwalk
Covino
Frank
Laren
Lynn Wilson to Talk on Charter at Bethany Church
Lynn W Wilson will speak on the new charter at Bethany Congregational Church 4085 Malineck Wednesday evening October 1st at 8 o clock. All citizens are cordially invited to be present. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.
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Lynn W. Wilson
Bethany Congresstational Church
Malineck
Sulphur Clears a Pimply Skin Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Bowles Mentha-Sulphur as a harmless inexpensive remedy to clear pimples and skin blemishes. It promises quick drying effect and suggests asking a druggist for a small jar to use as a cold cream.
Unusual dress sale features varied fabrics and sizes
A catalog of dresses in chiffon velvet satin faced Canton crepe Roshanara crepe and lace trims plus sequin gowns coats and dinner dresses. Black navy and brown tones dominate with sizes from Misses 16 to women's 44. Prices start at 21.50 with stock ready Tuesday morning. Hosiery and underwear offered with various color options and sizes. Stationery order offer ends with personalized name printing.
Women's Linen Kerchiefs With Embroidered Corners
Handkerchiefs offered in solid colors with embroidered corners priced at 75 cents Women kerchiefs with Madjera finish in white and embroidered corners Venice lace edged kerchiefs feature four Venice lace corners at 75 cents Each item showcased in the textile section of the catalog-style ad.
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Venice
Umbrellas Offered In Fine Silk and Colorful Array
Wanted colors for women’s umbrellas described as splendid silk on stanch frames with fancy handles. Priced at $3.75.
Fall gloves at Jett Center main floor display
Women's gloves cape skin with embroidered backs and clasp in tan beaver grown and grey priced at $2. Chamoisette gauntlet length gloves with cuff and back embroidery in grey beaver priced at $1.45. Children's golf style gloves in cotton and wool grey and camel color cost 63e.
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Jett Center
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