Sidelights on City Hall Battle Over Lock and Liquor Storeroom
A public quarrel unfolds as a speaker accuses Mayor of blocking liquor storage access and mismanaging police inventory. He claims September 1 actions changing the storeroom lock were done with police chief Heffernan present, while the mayor disputes consultation. The speaker cites repeated refusals for cooperation, calls for clear custodian duties, and vows to pursue lawful disposal of seized liquor.
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Heffernan
L. D. Stottler T
Cote
Murphy
Heffer- Dan
Leharge
D. T
McCarthy
McMahon
Nevins
Joyce
Yate and Towne
Shenandoah disaster survivors testify on crew duty
Witnesses recount the lighter‑than‑air ship Shenandoah breaking in two after a squall as 14 lives were lost. Survivors describe calm control car conduct and officers including Captain Lansdowne, while the court schedules further testimony and reviews sailing orders and weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Lansdowne
Bealtes
Shenandoal
Shen- Andnahi
Stas
Rosentahl
Paul Foley
Besttes
Bridgeport Republican Platform Endorses Open Bidding and Independent Candidates
A Bridgeport faction unveils a platform opposing behind closed doors politics and calling for open public bidding and accountable leadership. It endorses Mayor candidate Silbert Sanifera, promotes economical legal services, responsible spending, and protection of education, health, and safety departments from political influence ahead of the October 1925 primary.
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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) George Webb, vice president of the Brotherhood's Cleveland bank, will succeed A R Stone as first vice president of the Brotherhood's Co operative Trust Company in New York and will manage the office from Cleveland. Samuel I Stone, brother of Warren Byone, resigns as vice president of the Brotherhood bank there. his successor is not named.
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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
Daily Record of Ambulance Calls logs two cases at 12:45 p m for Jennie Principe 15 113 Howe street with rheumatic fever fever to Bridgeport hospital at 2 10 p m for Dennis Coughhan 52 148 Alfred street delirium tremens to Hillside home and at 9 0 m for Joseph Smolks 32 1411 East Washington extension acute appendicitis 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 Debates Over Debt Payment Plan and Taxes
France must pay the principal on its reparations debt promptly with payments rising over 62 years. Officials deny progress in negotiations with Germany and France. French finance minister Caillaux argues debt settling depends on capacity and stresses taxes must be manageable for ordinary citizens.
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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
Ederle swimmer aide accused Wolffe of undermining effort
Eyewitnesses testify Wolffe pressured Miss Ederle to abandon crawl, kept her in shallow water, and discouraged progress during training and the record 7 hour 11 minute crossing. They allege he told of sharks, lowered morale, and failed to provide proper support in the Channel. Germany pays 28 million marks in reparations instalments under the Dewes Plan.
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Sandy Hook
W. J. Howcroft
Wolffe
Cape Gris Nez
Germany
Seymour Parker Gilbert
Genera
Hig
Aids and Koehler Lose in Council Vote on Report
The aldermen from the Eighth district recorded negative votes on the adoption of the report. Approval was given for several matters including installations at private properties, gas stations, and a two family house. A remonstrance was filed against extending construction over building lines. Numerous petitions were granted or referred, with sewer work ordered and several abatement and damage claims settled or withdrawn.
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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
Suit Over Love and Emerald Ring Sues for $100000
In Jersey City a 60 year old civil engineer Walter James testifies in a divorce case filed by Miss Arnette Bauer seeking $100000 for a broken heart. Bauer alleges in court that James pursued a romance centered on fish emeralds and love. James admits writing letters but claims they were at Bauer’s request and not evidence of deceit.
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Jersey
Cyify
James
Air Service Hearings Highlight Interservice Strain
Board hearings reveal tension between army and navy air officers over maneuvers off Hawaii. General Hines cites need for closer cooperation and a small mobile air force, while General Drum and General Patrick emphasize personnel, equipment, and that air service remains an auxiliary arm. Funding is urged at 25 million dollars as the service seeks rapid expansion.
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Times
Drum
Patrick
Air Service
Bingham
Connecticut
General Hines
Hawaiian Islands
Army
Navy
Hines
Americana
Atemay Unite
Cas
Ile
Davis
Air Tiine
Air Service budgets and expansion plans discussed
General Patrick urged larger appropriations for 1927 totaling 26 million, matching last year’s request. He criticized competitive bidding limits and warned the Air Service has grown beyond coast defense, replacing cavalry in some roles. He proposed unit splits with naval air under the Navy and air forces under the Army, with separate budgeting for the service. Tomorrow Wilbur and naval officers will discuss the Naval Air Service.
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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
Colonel Mitchell’s status is unassigned as both court martial and two investigations proceed. Short says Mitchell may travel by car if time allows or by plane to the capital for possible testimony on charges against the Air Service. He remains outside the Eighth Corps area and has no fixed duties in the near term.
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Short
Mitchell
Capital
Calonel Mitchell
Air Board
President Coolidge
Shenandoah
Air Service
Eighth Corps
War Department
Fughth
Hinds
Charges priest broke wife's love Springfield incident
In Springfield Massachusetts on September stiple, George A. Austin was struck by a motorcycle escorting Governor John H. Trumbull of Connecticut after stepping into the road. The governor was unharmed as the car ran over the injured man who was then swept aside by the event.
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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 notes a $25,000 damages suit filed by Edmund Matts against Pastor Lulher Hubert Cramers of Lake Charles for alleged alienation of the plaintiff's wife and rupture of marriage. The petition claims the couple were married by a priest's fee and fault lies with the defendant.
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Edmund Matts
Lulher
Hubert Cramers
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Lake Charles
Mara Assists Campaign To Reflect Bant on in New York
Attorney George Mare named assistant to Kenneth C. Banton New York campaign for district attorney. O'Brien, JB Wilson linked. Flo active in state politics and at last Democratic National convention. Banton opposed by Charles S. Whitman, with G over Smith term end in sight.
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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
2500 Women Attend Novena at St Charles Church
More than 2500 women crowded St Charles church for the novena in St Theresa. Opened Sunday with over 1800 in attendance. Evening services at 730 are for women only. Three missionary priests lead the rites, and daily masses are at 6, 6:30, and 7:30 a.m. with the evening service at 730. The lower church was opened to accommodate overflow.
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St. Charles’ Church
St. Theresa
Thomas O'Heally
Joan O'Brien
Thomas Raynor
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