Jobless Men Auctioned On Boston Common By Philanthropist
A Boston spectacle showed jobless men stripped to the waist placed on an auction block on Boston Common by Urbain Ledoux, a philanthropic worker from the Church of Unemployed. He claimed the event would prove their willingness to work, inviting volunteers to bid for a week of labor. Two World War veterans stepped forward, but bids failed for all. organizers announced a continuation the next day.
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Boston
Boston Common
West End
William Lloyd Gerrison
Iid
Cals Tor
Leders
Jane
Ansthir
Soere
Old Lees
Grasninger
Sian
Weather Summary for Northeast and Atlantic Coast
The report lists forecasts and conditions across major cities from Atlantic City to New York and Boston with temperatures and conditions noted. Expect unsettled weather with Saturday showers then milder temperatures, plus cloud cover and varied readings across locations such as Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Nantucket, New Haven, and New Orleans.
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Middle States
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Block Island
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Nantucket
New Haven
New Corleans
New York
Bridge- Derby Middlabrook
Connor and Piccolo Named by Sixth District GOP Clubs for Aldermanic Tilt
Two constitutions of the Sixth District GOP clubs named rival aldermanic candidates for the coming primaries. The North Avenue club backed Alderman Thomas T. Connor with delegates Frederick H. W. Daniel John Crowley Ars Cari Reck Mortimer Stowe and others. The Alain Street club named Ralph Piccolo with delegates Patr C. Brien Benjamin F. Gilmon Joseph Schulz and Joseph Schultz junior.
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Miser
Klegmed Serth
Nummers
GOF
District Club
Headquar
Ters
North Avenue
Mortistore Stowe
Thomas T. Connor
Frederick HW. Deniel
Tohn Crowley
Ars. Cari Reck
Las December
Alain Street
Sixth District Republican Club
Taws
Nicholas Teslay
J. Knapp
Ralph Piccolo
Aldermso
Patr C. Brien
Benjamin F. Gilmon
Joseph Schulz
Joseph Schultz
John Crowley
William F. Jackson
Harcyarg
Mortimer Stowe
Approxiawatel
Mira Beck
Math Street
L. Te. West
Knapp
Main Street
Pierolo Josen
Worth Avenue
Worth
Monnar
Stowe
Sealy
North Street
Enod
Ola
Brecuk
Fire at Housatonic Soap Works Causes Minor Damage
Guttered gutters on Housatonic avenue collected soap as a blaze broke out shortly after 10 o clock. The Favena Shelton Company building at 395 Housaton endured a small fire on the north end of the second floor before firefighters stabilized it. Sprinklers and hoses limited the spread, preserving the machine shop and reducing loss with water protective coverings applied to furniture and tools.
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Housatonic Avenue
Favena Shelton Company
Housaton 3
Inildine Dine & Icf
Naturalization Docket Opens Monday for 600 Applicants
About 600 names appear on the naturalization docket to be heard Monday morning, led by Italy with the largest single group and including representations from Russia Poland Hungary and many others. Soldiers who served in World War II top the petitions, with Russia and Ireland also contributing. Sessions begin in Bridgenort on Monday with parallel hearings in Darbury and Stamford later in October.
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Italy
Hangary
Russia
Naturalization
Superior Toust
Trdgedohn F
Sellogg
Vist
Holland
Norway
Egypt
S Farley
Poland
Hungary
Geremany
Scotland
Canada
Sweden
Stiia
Turkey
Rowmania
Denmark
Armenia
Perala
New Foundland
Albania
Alan
Ireland
Ats Sd -Vith
Bridgeport Police Seek Three Hold Up Men
Bridgeport officers watched all highways after a Terryville robbery as three men assaulted storekeeper Felix Dazonski with a wrench. Police mobilized auto units and alerted surrounding departments in pursuit, with pursuit efforts ongoing after the late afternoon incident.
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Bridgeport
Terryville
Tate
Felix Dazonski
U.S. Mandate Debate Hints at British Critique and American Veto
Lord Robert Cecil attacks U S handling of mandates in a League address. The note, dated August, argues the United States cannot be bound on mandates and protests that the final distribution of former Turkish and German colonies requires American approval. It discusses A and B mandates, Yap’s status, religious freedom, and concessions for nonmandated nationals.
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Tseva
United States
Assembly of the Teague of Nations
France
Yap
Ted
al Holish
Turkey
Syria
Lebanon
Mesopotamia
Victor Ger
TWB
Colsular Tribunals
Acinar
Arn Metner
Breach of Promise Suit Against Fiances Estate
Miss Mary D S Gillivan of Danvers sues the estate of Mead for 20000 dollars claiming breach of promise to marry. The suit cites a license taken in 1886 but never used and alleges Mead andMiss Meals formed an engagement. Gillivan, about 62, a shoe worker, asserts the couple’s plans and a lack of will.
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Mead
Danvers
Mary DS Gillivan
Miss
Mellon Outline for Business Tax Plan in Senate Probe
Secretary Mellon outlines changes to the national tax proposal with emphasis on repealing excess profits tax effective next January and shifting surtax rates. The plan includes adjustments to corporation tax, manufacturers tax, and certain excise duties, with retroactive elements and classifications for high income groups.
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Treasury
Washington
Senatenance Committee
House Hill
Afhiasaut
Otter
Irish Societies to Hold Field Day
A union meeting in A. O. Ty, Metonh mavenun organized a field day and outing to be held Monday at Forest Grove. Ticket sales suggest a large turnout with representatives from Irish clubs including Friends of Irish Freedom and various divisions. TP.7 Soloman chairs the arrangements and organizes committee members across groups.
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Urleh
Unite
A. O. Ty
Metonh
Forest Grove
Dickels
Jiawing
Patrick
Railroad Administration exam underway in city this week
Officials from the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad conduct physical examinations of yard crews and clerical staff this week as part of an annual safety campaign.
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Railroad Administration
New York, New Haven
Haahford
offelRis
Savely
Ie Hie
Harness Sun's Rays Next Aim of Science
A New York report summarizes Dr. Arthur D. Little's prediction that solar energy will become a major source of heat and power. He argues harnessing sunlight could replace dwindling fossil fuels and that chemistry will play a key role in converting radiant energy into usable electricity.
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New York
Arthur D. Little
Foster
Litttn
Little
Rahara
Neelie
Sinn Fein Delighted With Tone Of Reply From Barton
Sinn Fein readers in Dylan are delighted with Lieutenant George's letter read tonight. Arthur Griffith, first cabinet member to receive the note from Robert Barton, greeted Barton at Mansion House with smiles as news spread and cabinet members assembled to read the document.
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Dublin
Sinn Fein
Dylan
Lieut-George
Jetter
Arthur Griffith
Robert Barton
Inverness
Griffith
Olver
Barton
Mansion House
Hearing on jitney route revision on Sept 22
Bridgeport officials announce a Sept 22 hearing on jitney route revision and trolley fare reductions. A planned Bridgeport delegation to Hartford for a special session was not notified to Governor Lake. Milford hearing on Phillip Geremo arrest was postponed two weeks. The Bridgeport Bus Association warned members of personal liability under the new bulletin while planning legal action and route changes.
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Richard T. Higgins
Sion
Ed P
Bridgeport Common Council
Bridgeport
Atate
Governor Lake
General Assembly
Lake
Hartford
Milford
Phillp Geremo
Bes
Kilpatrick
Uidse Walsh
James Maher
Omar W. Platt
Bridreport Bus Association
Taj
Iilews
Leatha
Rail versus motor transport probe planned
A statewide inquiry into the efficiency of rail and motor freight seeks a detailed study. Led by the State Chamber of Commerce and joined by the Railroad and Motor Truck interests, the initiative aims to evaluate costs and promote a coordinated transport system for economic benefit while avoiding duplication.
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Stanley H. Bullard
State Chamber
N. Won
State Manufactorers
BR Secent
Millson
Bath
Mr. Chidsey
B. Kent Wubbard
Manufacturers’ Association of
Blantford County
Read
al Ilin Chamber Directa
Auction improves at Woontion amid wool sale in gale
In Woontion on September 3, a deep improvement followed government auctions. About 3,000,000 pounds of South American wool were offered for sale after recent gales. Dealers sent in the pulse of the offering as trade notes.
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Ston
Lloyd George calls for clear reply on new meeting proposal
London dispatch of September notes Lloyd George demands a definite answer to proposals for an Irish conference. He warns that a conference based on consent of the governed would undermine democracies, but invites discussion on merits and possible guarantees. He urges a conference at Inverness on the tenth to reconcile Ireland with the British Empire.
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Lloyd George
London
T.hepublic
Fredom
Rej
Erice
Ireland
Association of Ireland
Community of Nations
Inver
Cotton Market Feverish Again In New York
The cotton market was feverish again today with prices swinging after brief rallies and declines. Final quotes showed nearby futures edging lower while longer positions gained on renewed selling pressure and rumors of bank actions influencing spot markets.
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New York
Banka
New Plans for Soldiers' Barracks in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport meeting of ex-serv icemen organizations with Mayor Wilson at city hall approved new barracks plans for the corner of North Avenue and Boston Avenue. A practical move aims to secure an unused factory to shelter ex-service men during winter. Joseph Burns was named to locate the facility. The gathering included Fown Clerk Winton, Captain Arthur C. Reunert, Adjutant Slavin, Dr. Frederick Adams, Karl Radison, Patrick J. Aiorrisser, and Rev. Knox representing veterans groups.
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Bridgeport
Merer Wilson
North Avenue
Boston Avenue
Joseph Burns
M Nyor Wilson
Winton
Arthur C. Reunert
Adjutant Slavin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frederick Adams
Karl Radison
Patrick J. Aiorrisser
Rev. Knox
Lew Mayen Driver Arrested for Suspected Intoxication
George Ditzer of Willard Street Lew Mayen was stopped on Vairuza avenue for reckless speeding by Officer Reilly. Believed intoxicated, Ditzer was taken to the third precinct and booked on two charges with bail set for trial today.
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WAVEN
George Ditzer
Willard Street
Lew Mayen
Foliceman Reilly
Vairuela Avenue
Yeater Fay
Ditger
Hin
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Piccolo
Kellogg
Superior Court
Bridgeport Police
U.S
League
U. S
Lord Robert Cecil
Mellon
Britain
DE Valera
Public Utilities Commission
S. H. Bullard
State Chamber of Commerce
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