SPELKE VERSE ATTACKS MAYOR IN LOCK AND KEYS ROW
The document presents a long, critical address by Spelke alleging the mayor changed a liquor storeroom lock after consulting with Chief Heffernan, disputing the mayor’s claim of no consultation. Spelke accuses key distribution, police conduct, and blocking access, calling for proper condemnation procedures and a full liquor inventory. He cites witnesses Joyce, McCarthy, and Nevins, and appeals for equal justice regardless of status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heffernan
L. D. Stottler T
Cote
Murphy
Heffer- Dan
Leharge
D. T
McCarthy
McMahon
Nevins
Joyce
Yate and Towne
Mayer
Shenandoah Disaster Inquiry Hears Survivors Accounts
Survivors testified about the Shenandoah disaster causing 14 deaths and ending the lighter‑than‑air ship’s career. Witnesses described the nose section tearing loose, the ship breaking near the bow, and the chaotic ascent after a squall. Evidence included sailing orders, itinerary changes, and potential weather impacts on safety. Commanders Rosentahl and Macmifan appeared as investigations continued into two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Lansdowne
Bealtes
Shenandoal
Shen- Andnahi
Stas
Rosentahl
Paul Foley
Besttes
Bridgeport Republican platform endorses open bidding and honest governance
A Bridgeport Republican reorganization party platform urges clean government, open bidding for public works, and policies to protect education health and safety departments from political influence. It endorses candidates who will act independently, pursue economical legal and business administration, and oppose fundraising from public school teachers and department heads. The document, adopted Sept 18 1925, calls for primary elections on Oct 8 1925 with Gilbert Sanifer as mayoral candidate.
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Hhe
Sanford
Defencaion Republican Party
Bridgeport
Reepublican
Qnunecipal
Pany
Repub
Republican Party
Republican Party of
Offre
Politioal
Webb to Become Labor Bank Man
Cleveland, Sept 21 AP News reports A R Stone resigns as first vice president of the Brotherhood's Co-operative Trust Company in New York amid press or other interests. George Webb, Cleveland bank vice president, will take over the duties from Cleveland. Samuel I Stone resigns as vice president of the Brotherhood bank locally. successor not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wo Prenter
Rnther of
Locomotive Engineers
A. R Stone
Brotherhood
Co-operative Trust Company
New York
Story
George Webb
Cleveland Bank
Prenter
Samuel I. Stone
Warren & Byone
Brotherhood Bank
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls
Dispatch notes record 12:45 p m call for Jennie Principe age 15 of Howe street with rheumatic fever fever taken to Bridgeport hospital. At 2:10 p m a call for Dennis Coughhan age 52 of Alfred street with delirium tremens taken to Hillside home. A third entry lists Joseph Smolks age 32 of East Washington extension with acute appendicitis taken to St Vincent s hospital.
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Jennie Principe
Howe Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Dennis Coughhan
Alfred Street
Hillside Home
O m
Joseph Smolks
East Washington Extension
St. Vincent's Hospital
France Faces Debt Talks as Reparations Debate Rages
France must pay the principal on reparations to start immediately, with payments rising over 62 years. Officials deny progress toward a debt settlement with Germany. French Finance Minister Caillaux argues taxes will rise, stressing France should pay according to capacity while American commissioners dispute the debt’s impact on the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
jarEasary
Vance
Jfrance
Treasury Department
Institute of Economics
Carnegie Foundation
New York
Ge Callaux
Frederick L. Colling
Colliery Weekly
America
Eb Podies
Great Britain
Italy
United States
Caillaux
Europe
Defenders dispute Wolffe role in Miss Ederle swim
Eyewitnesses corroborate signatures claiming Wolffe ordered Miss Ederle removed from the water before exhaustion. They allege he discouraged her crawl stroke, tried side stroke, limited practice, and undermined her morale while steering her toward failure in the historic English Channel attempt. Germany pays 28 million marks in first Dewes Plan instalment toward reparations.
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Sandy Hook
W. J. Howcroft
Wolffe
Cape Gris Nez
Germany
Seymour Parker Gilbert
Genera
Hig
Council approves reports as aldermen vote along lines
The council adopts the Fire committee report and approves several matters including private use installations, gas stations, and a two family house. Disputes arise over Martyn’s building line and a petition by Kraut for a Boston avenue gas station is denied. Street closures and sewer work plans are laid out, and numerous petition withdrawals and grants for abatements and damages are recorded. A pension request for a fireman’s widow is referred to the Ordinance committee.
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J. R. Ganley
Railroad Avenue
Russel Smith
Porter
Main Streets
Ly Bogarsky
Madison Avenue
Ruth Street
Joseph Martyn
Pixies Place
Carmine Guzazi
Prospect Street
Martyn
Mary Harkabus
Abraham Kraut
Boston Avenue
Remington Street
Freeman Street
Lock Steel Chain Company
William H. Baird
James A. Medlrey
Alfred Ww. Burdick
Harry H. Doty
Board of Apopravsals of Benefits
Tila
Gerrie
Baird
Waldemere Avenue
Linden Avenue
Hazel
Myrtle Avenues
Henry ‘Street
Hanfors Avenue
Harborview Avenue
Bradley Street
Pauline Argent
Christine Brown
Gymasium
William Fitch
Michael DiGenova
A. H. Paul
James Pekar
A. Splaver
Faul Stremple
Mary Tavolitz
M. Anna Weir
Peter Meropodes
Yetta Rahn
Leo Linaros
James P. Kiernan
Frank Musinoe
Charles Milewski
Phelli
Ambous
Alice P. Downes
Tlafayette Street
Daniel B. Johnson
St. Bark
J. T. Banks
A. L. DeLaney
Washington Avenue
Italans
Want Bakery
James Brock
H. G. Stevens
Bakers
Beers Street
Michael Robstock
Summerfield Avenue
Gould Display Company
Main Street
Paul Timanelli
Iranistan Avenue
Seaside Park
Timpanelli
John
Tobin
John J. Tobin
Fire Department
Ordinance Committee
Mary
Costello
Sued for 100000 in amorous breach case in Jersey
Miss Arnette Bauer sues Walter James for 100000 claiming a broken heart after a romance. The 60 year old engineer testified denied most letters were written by him, admitting some were at her request as examples of class English. The case went to the jury to morrow as testimony concluded.
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Jersey
Cyify
James
Army Air Service Chief Testifies on Strength and Plans
General Patrick and General Hines urged stronger Air Service funding and personnel while stressing it must remain a support arm. They discussed Hawaii maneuvers, rising aircraft needs, and the goal of a mobile air force adaptable in emergencies amid interservice differences and policy debates.
General Patrick urges larger 1927 Air Service budget
General Patrick advocates a $26,000,000 Air Service appropriation for fiscal year 1927, noting last year’s $16,800,000. He calls for congressional revision of competitive bidding, warns the Air Service has encroached on other defense branches, and suggests a separate budget and clear division of air arms between Army and Navy. Tomorrow Secretary Wilbur will discuss the Naval Air Service with naval officers.
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Je Eeney
Air Service
Department of National Defense
Patrick
Naval Air Force
Navy
Rana
Army
Une
Wilbur
Naval Air Service
Mitchell Dropped From Active List Amid Wreck Probe
The article notes Colonel Mitchell being dropped from active duty while investigations into the Shenandoah wreck and related charges proceed. Short indicates Mitchell may travel to the capital by auto if time allows, or by airplane otherwise. His exact status remains unassigned in the Eighth Corps, with possible court martial and investigations pending.
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Short
Mitchell
Capital
Calonel Mitchell
Air Board
President Coolidge
Shenandoah
Air Service
Eighth Corps
War Department
Fughth
Hinds
Priest Charged After Wife’s Love Affair Fallout
In Springfield Massachusetts on a September day, George A. Austin was struck by a motorcycle escorting Governor John H. Trumbull of Connecticut after stepping into the path of a motorcycle. The Governor was en route to his hotel following Governor's Day at the Eastern States Exposition when the accident occurred.
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Springfield
Mass
George A. Austin
John H. Trumbull
Connecticut
Nesses
Austin
Trumbull
Governor Trumbull's Car Breaks Man's Leg
A court case claims damages of 25 000 against Pastor Lulher Hubert Cramers over alleged alienation of affection and marital rupture. The petition alleges the husband and wife were married by payment and that the wife was living in a battery, making any potential children legitimate. The matter was presented in the local radical court.
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Edmund Matts
Lulher
Hubert Cramers
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Lake Charles
Mara to Assist in Campaign to Reflect Bant on
Attorney George Mare from Bridgeport and New York named assistant to Kenneth C. Banton, a New York district attorney candidate. OBrien’s law office at 17 East 42nd Street. previously active in Democratic committees and WWI captain in the 306th Field Artillery.
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George 3. Mare
Bridgeport
New York
Kenneth C
Jon HL
Banter
Alfred E. Smith
Whitman
Howerver
O'Brien
Citizens’ Committee
Jast 42Nd Street
Morgan J. O’brien
Supreme Court
Clarence HI. Mackay
Democratic National Committee
Davis- Bryan
306Th Field Artillery
Large Women Attend Novena at St Charles Church
More than 2,500 women filled St Charles church for the women's novena to Saint Theresa. The event opened Sunday with over 1,800 attendees, drawing crowds to both main and lower church spaces. Masses run daily at 6:30 and 7:30 with evening services at 7:30 reserved for women, conducted by Fathers O Heally O’Brien and Raynor.
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St. Charles’ Church
St. Theresa
Thomas O'Heally
Joan O'Brien
Thomas Raynor
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Nile
Macmillan Home
Washington
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Macmifan
Dad Weath
Webb
Labor Bank
Daily Record
Ederle
Aid
Koehler
Fish
Emerald
Bingham
Times
Drum
General Hines
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Americana
Atemay Unite
Cas
Ile
Davis
Air Tiine
London
Westonmater Gazetto
Weta Seve
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Banton
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