August Stamp Sales Show Increase at Bridgeport Post Office
Stamp receipts for August rose eight percent from last year and edged up on July, totaling 53 65, with $50,170,147 for the preceding year and $51,833.17 for August. Statisticians cite stamps as reliable business barometers in Bridgeport. The Chamber of Commerce reports steady contact with local post offices, noting year to date gains near six percent. Comparative figures for corresponding months in 1921 and 1922 are provided.
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Bridgeparty
Charles F. Greene
Chamber of
Provincetown Man Arrested For Speeding On Connecticut Ave
John Fahey of 387 Commercial avenue Provincetown Massachusetts was arrested yesterday charged with speeding in an automobile at two dollars an hour on Connecticut avenue.
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John Fahey
Provincetown
Mass
Connecticut Ave
Danbury Republican Probate Nomination Convention Set
In Danbury today the Republican convention will nominate two judges for probate in the Danbury and New Fairfield district. Judge C Edmund Mason is the favored incumbent leading Danbury delegates Billah Starde Ti Milaa Margaret Connolly Jeune Stanton while New Fairfield delegates Mrs Barry Sanior Willan Cornell back his candidacy. The meeting occurs at the Republican club at 1 tomorrow morning.
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Danbury
New Fairfeld
Republican Club
Orcluer
C. Edmund Mason
New Parificia
Knights of Pythias to Initiate 50 Candidates
The Col Cotter Lodge Knights of Pythias begins initiations tonight at Hercules Temple. Knights of the Grant will confer the degree on a class of 50 candidates. A business meeting will be followed by a smoker and refreshments.
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Knights OF Pythias
Colonel Cotter
Fragmentary OCR hints at Egypt origin date note
The readable fragment alludes to a date linked to Egypt and origins. No clear person, organization, or event identified.
Gunsight Pass Raine Novel Reaches The End
The latest Gunsight Pass installment finds Raine at his best with a gripping finish. Thousands of readers testify that Raine has yet to write an uninterested story.
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Raine
Harding Urged to Intervene in Near East Crisis
The House introduces a resolution urging President to mediate between powers in the Near East and Balkans. The language argues Versailles ends war but leaves Europe volatile, noting Britain and France interests and urging U.S. influence in regional diplomacy.
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Harding
Near East
Bath Otoe
United
United States
Amerlot
Poeta
Danbury Veteran Loses Money After Accident
A Danbury veteran injured at 41 Division Street had four dollars in his pocket when a car accident occurred. Two days earlier he had received his government pension, and the money disappeared after his effects were turned over to his wife. Authorities say they are investigating the missing funds and have noted no police involvement yet.
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Division Street
Pan Automobile
Thurysda
Snoney
Curley Testifies At Inquest Into Fatal Auto Smash
Inquest into the death of William Petrie at No. 698 Park Avenue heard Curley and other witnesses fail to explain how Petrie was ejected from the city car. Curley, inspector of machinery, stated he was traveling about 15 miles an hour and that the collision with a truck driven by Carlin Lakey occurred at South Avenue and Lafayette Street. Curley, who has resigned, is under $1,900 bond on a charge of manslaughter as the coroner weighs the findings.
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Qay
Widam Petrie
Park Avenue
John Phelan
Owen Curley
Department of Public Works
Thomas P. Quinn
Carlin Lakey
Beech, Wn Avenue
South Avenue
Lafayette Street
Curley
Patricia
Gurley
Penditur Corents
John J. Phelan
Inventories Filed With Probate Court In Two Estates
An inventory for the estate of Anni Schack was filed showing assets totaling 2640.44 with 2.700 real property appraised by Jacub and Hilzabeth. The estate of Edgar Glick of Trumbull lists appraisers Arthur Burr and William DeBeuch.
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Anni Schack
Bate
Jacub
Hilzabeth
Sistug
Edgar, Glick
Trumbull
Arthur Burr
Wiliam Dbeuch
Bethel Man Seeks Divorce Over Desertion and Adultery
Roger Hizhare of Bethel files for divorce from Louse Hun Abbie alleging desertion on September 119 and adultery in Stamford in April 1921. They married in Port Chester in December 1916 and seek custody of their children.
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Roger Hizhare
Bethel
Abbie
Stamford
Corpig
Port Chester
Tor Die Custady
Coe Andren
Stratford Residents Push To Reopen Main Street Road
Stratford residents plan a Wednesday meeting to reopen the road from Main Street to Him Street, opposing the closure that affects safe school routes. The Stratford Theater at Stratford Center, closed for renovations, will reopen Wednesday afternoon.
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Stratford
Aheyrins
Christ Episcopal Church
Main Street
Him Street
Stratford Theatre
Stratford Center
New Physical Teacher Returns From South America
Mo and Mrs Marry aven of tra vity have returned from Peennin huevo, South America, where An, Lyon has been connected with foreign department ar t he Torike pas. He will be ply for at The Congress school, Shelton and Busiaire sen. Lyon is a graduate of Springfield College and later served as a serial physical instructor in Hartford.
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Marry Aven
Peenninhuevo
South America
Lyon
Foreign Department
Congress School
Shelton
Busiaire
Sprfield College
Tmartford
Steerage Passengers Resist Disinfection in New York
In New York septe day steerage passengers resist disinfection as authorities order delousing. A fading salt token sparked a police dash to persuade the crowd aboard the ship Manhattan racing to depart. A passenger named Adams arriving from London Cherbourg and Queenstown observes the scene.
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New York
Manhattan
Adams
London
Cherbourg
Queenstown
Shelton Woman Favored for State Committee
Alize Russ of Huntington Centre is favored for the Republican state central committee at the delegates meeting in Bridgeport Saturday. Rumors say Huss may become chairman. Rugg is also a candidate, with local supporters backing DY and other residents.
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Shelton
Mes
Alize’ Russ
Huntington Centre
Tech
Teefublican State Central Committee
Bridgeport
Kig
Huss
Charman
Sta
Rugg
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CW Internation Police
Shinoemerica
Shinoua
S. America
Listerine
Lambert Pharmacal Co
St. Louis
U.S.A
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