Chamber Regrets Thorne Letter Over Charity Report
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce expresses regret at the false impression created by a municipal investigator report on the charity department. The letter to Superintendent Thorne clarifies purchases such as imported cheese olive oil and sardines were paid by the city but ordered by city workers, not by the city, with extravagance found in records admitted as misinterpreted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charities Department
Angus Fpf. Thorne
Thomas Eh. Lilt
Chamber of Commerce
Tha ‘Chamber
Bhorne
Charity Department
Thorne
Lin
Soneb
Board of Charities
Bridgeport Chamber OF Commerce, Co
A. Willard
Not clean hands, Japanese charge in pacific talk
Tokyo quotes Dr. Niiohiro Matsuami proposing three measures for a Washington Pacific and Disarmament Conference. The piece notes Japan dismisses the ideas, yet uses them to explain antipathy toward the United States, urging America to return territories and rethink canal control before discussing policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Washington
J. Tead
Japan
America
Matronemi
United States
Indiana
Sefors
Panama Canal
Hawaii
Philippines
England
Japan calls for international talks on Asia and Mexican crisis
Dr. Matsuneri urged that independence for Canada Australia India and return of Hongkong to China be settled before a Pacific Conference. He argued Mexican and Panama Canal issues should be on the agenda and criticized selective canal governance, suggesting Japan offer to internationalize canal administration. He warned four views should not be given undue weight.
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England
Canada
Australia
India
China
Japan
Matsuneri
Mexico
Panama Canal
Atrerian
Canal
America
Matsunemi
Yamato
Sloop Wolf skipper injured by lever kick during start
The skipper of the sloop Wolf escaped serious harm when a starting lever kicked back striking him on the head and rendering him unconscious for about five minutes. He returned to duty without lasting injury as the Lewis Oyster Company readies its fleet and local yacht activity increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Serena
Lens cleaner made from plant medulla and pitch
A home remedy describes using plant medulla or pitch from sunflowers mish elder as a cleaner. Dry pitch strips affixed to cork with adhesive are arranged in rows. rubbed gently to remove marks from lenses.
Senate Debates Mellon's Tax Plans After White House Talk
Senate Finance Committee to hear Mellon on revised tax proposals built to raise about 3.76 billion dollars next year. House Ways and Means had rejected earlier ideas, with potential new revenue ideas including higher postage, bank check tax, auto license tax, cigarette and tobacco levies. Mellon prepared to present treasury tables on revenue and expenditures.
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Warrington
Mellon
House
Ways and Means
Tarding
Senate
White House
Treasury
House Committee
Meton
Color and Clothing Influence Mosquito Attraction
Mosquito behavior shows a preference for dark colors. White clothing offers near total protection, while black attire tends to attract more bites.
Five Towns Chat and Local Folks in Fairfield Main
A vivid slice of life from Main and Fairfield captures a bustling scene with Joe Farrell, Peter Callahan, and local residents chatting about weather, politics, and everyday happenings. Conversations drift from theater pasts to window displays, car troubles, and shop talk as a friendly crowd milled by stores and sidewalks.
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Main
Fairfield
Joe Farrell
Joe
Lane's
Peter Callahan
Peter
Barnum
Nicholas Carter
William Roberts
Davis and Savard
Nick
Doctor Warner Faces Possible Suicide in Prison Spree
Canon City Colorado September report says Dr William F P Warner seventy may end his life in jail. He has spent twenty years behind bars, now starting an eight penitentiary term for obtaining money by false pretenses. In a written confession he notes a desire to escape troubles and hints at suicide, while stating his long criminal career across multiple states and aliases. He is under guard as authorities monitor his wellbeing.
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Canon City
Col
Wilam FP
Warner
Aly Yeon
Wvel
Denver
Warren A. Hagrott
Tenver West Side
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
William Hallman
Emil Dorn
Illinois
Tn Nis
Texas
Square Spins Adopted in Australis for Small Denominations
Square spins are adopted in Australis for small denominations and offer lower production costs than rounds. Brazilian coffee growers will supply patrons coffee in any color, with stains aged using aniline tints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australis
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Commerce Chamber
U.S
Ternational Justice
Lewis Oyster Companiy
Harry Stosene
Covell
Long Feath
Bridgeport
New Haven
Naval
Annapolis
Regina
Sask
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Finance Committee
Treasury Head
P. C
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mass
Jacson Avery
Apairfield
Smith
Murray
Catherine Wilson
Aba Cgedyldig
Alderman Lyon
Henry Stevens
Charlie Bitzer
Bridgeport Trust
Jenkins and Hayes
Harry
Levy
Dr. Gare
Davey Altman
the Fair Store
Sam Suskin
Barney Rubenstein
Dr. Bernstein
Lose
Seagrist
Pierce-Arrow
Tob Brown
Lordship
Agnes Fitzpatrick
Bond
Dave Day
Ferry Wheeler
Land and Title Company
Bee
Votere’ League
Perry
Dave
Dr. Her
Charlie
Rising
Prindle
Carl Schmidt
Europe
Schmidt
Carl
Van
U. M. G. Gray
M. C
Mary Hanley
Tstena
Corrigan
Reilly
Jess Lund
Robinson Place
Harold Bayley
Lake's
Masonic Club
Joe Savard
Eis
Donald
Harold
Whiten
Colimore
George Stenton
Jennings
Geo.stanton
Bromecs
Farner
Tanel
Mel Florence Bradley
Cteawhore RS ‘Sreross
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
T. 8
Bhringhport
Handy Thastoeming Co
Pero
Lun
Betty Wales
Guimpe
Dorothy Ward
Pieigs & QO
Bridgeport Public Market
Inox Ge
Roland
Flindle Drug Store
Horlick's
New School
Mount Carmel Carmel Hall
Mount Carmel
Ing
William HK. Janes
Carmen Eprnwosen
Hamiden
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