Single Tax Nominee to Speak Sept 29
Bridgeport Philosophical Society welcomes Robert C. McCauly, Single Tax party presidential nominee, to discuss the political launching of the Single Tax Party. Delegates at Chicago’s Forty-High meeting disappointed by no plank on single tax, leading to national ticket nomi nation. Society plans a strong program and expects large attendance.
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Bridgeport Philosophical Society
Robert C. McCauly
Dicket
McCauly
Committee of Forty- Hight
Chicago
Oteers
Society
MecCauly
Frost Appears In Suburbs Of Bridgeport Area
Frost was reported in the suburbs around Bridgeport early yesterday, first of the season. The morning low near 40 degrees at 6 am rose to above 60 as the day warmed, yielding a remarkably pleasant day. Predictions call for cloudy weather and higher temperatures today. Daylight saving time ends Thursday at 4:20 pm and fall begins.
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Bridgeport
Waile
Nicky Arnstein jailed for contempt in bond theft case
Federal Judge Manion ordered Nicky Arnstein held in Ludlow Street Jail until he answers questions tied to bankruptcy proceedings. The prison term can end if Arnstein complies and purges contempt by providing the requested information.
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New York
Manion
Dules TW
Niexy
Arnatein
Ludlow Street
Judes Manton
Hard coal mine strike near end in Hazleton district
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 20 the vacation strike by anthracite miners was practically ended as nearly all collieries resumed operations though some were crippled by reduced forces. The Shamokin district kept the strike unsettled with thousands of miners still on vacation awaiting reinstatement of fire bosses and monthly men who quit in sympathy.
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Hazleton
Shamokin
Consumption of Wines and Liquor Declines in 1929
Washington reports that per capita consumption of wines and liquors in 1929 fell to the lowest level since 1870. The department of commerce estimates show 7.7 gallons per person in 1870, with rises to higher totals in subsequent years. 1919 total was about 992 million gallons, versus 1.701 billion gallons in 1918.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Deportation Ordered for Alfred Nagel at Ellis Island
Commissioner Wallis received a telegram from the secretary of labor ordering Alfred Nagel’s deportation from Ellis Island. Nagel had sought temporary admission for his ill wife’s health, but a prior stay was canceled after a medical report found travel would not endanger her life.
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New York
Frederick A. Wallis
Evlis Island
Secretary of Labor
Alfred Nagel
New Republic of ’ Letvia
Nagel
United States
Letwia
Great Piano Sale Nearing End At Local Store
Alfred Fox Piano Co promotes a closing sale offering dramatic discounts on pianos and player pianos. The message urges shoppers from miles around to visit, promising sensational offers amid rising manufacturing costs. It stresses home preparation, education, culture, and family happiness tied to musical training and invites customers to bring items for flexible payment arrangements.
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Frost
Nicky Arnstein
Victor Range Club
Walkur & Pratt Mfg. Co
Iene
Alfred Fox
Piano Co
Roundarip Railroad
Frre
Wals
Lisud
Pinser-Piano
Fairfield Avenue
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