May Not Merge Departments Debates Police Merger
An inquiry into a rumored merger of the Bureau of Missing Persons with the Detective Bureau met with denial by Supt Flanagan who said no such plan is contemplated. The retirement of seven 25 year eligible officers is being considered but no retirement applications have been received by police commissioners.
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the Times
Bureau of Missing Persons
Detective Bureau
Flanagan
Stanley
Police Board
Fine Mesh Ceiling at Special Price
A description outlines a fine mesh ceiling with small French imitation dots in black and brown. It notes the product is offered at a very special price. The remainder appears as garbled exclamations and misspelled words.
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Dse
Affordable Bag Sale Highlighting Featured Frames
A sale lists a bag with a $1.00 discount from a regular price of $2.79, offering a special price of $1.79. The item features a fancy metal frame, changeable colored lining, extra inside pocket, and hanging mirror, with two other styles available and a separate $4.70 special.
Velvet Chiffon Handbag with Mirror and Pocket
A stylish handbag described as made of chiffon velvet with a fancy lining an extra inside pocket and a hanging mirror. Available in various frame styles and priced at 2.95.
Coroner Opens Inquiry Into Mrs Kohn Car Crash
Coroner John J Helan begins an inquest into the death of Eutle Kohn of 329 Spruce Street Bridgeport during a Westport Post Road crash. Bernard Glaser driver of the other car tells of being forced off road by a sedan whose owner is missing. Glaser and a passenger were injured as his car overturned.
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Eutle Kohn
Spruce Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Post Road
Westport
John J Helan
Bernard Glaser
Spruce Et
Mra.hn
Glaser
Unclear Vehicle Pass Cause Accident Report
The report notes occupants were unaware of the accident as Glaser failed to obtain the vehicle number of the car he attempted to pass. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Way
Glaser
Local liquor raids lead to multiple fines in Bridgeport
Police in Bridgeport raid several saloons using disguises and enforce liquor laws. Daniel Coden, 815 Broad street, fined $50 for illegal possession with intent to sell. Harold Gaines, 35 Catherine street, fined $50. Steve Papicsak, 425 Hancock avenue, fined $100 earlier this week. Joseph Ssabo, who claimed to have bought the place, fined $100. One bottle of liquor was seized.
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Sherlock Holmes
Harold Gaines
Catherine Street
Pairfield Avenue
Hancock Avenue
Steve Papicsak
Joseph Ssabo
Place
Court hears tempered evidence about bottle in bar wash tank
In court this morning testimony described the bottle contents as tempered down. Szabo allegedly attempted to hide the open bottle in the wash tank behind the bar.
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Szabo
City Court Records and Coroner Rulings
George Simons alias Summers of 62 Highland avenue was fined $1 and five months in jail after being charged with possessing narcotics for sale. Fred Johnson of 269 Grand street, linked as Simons’ stool, had his theft case continued to December 10. The coroner ruled an accidental death for 9 year old Antonio Bilardo of 43 Jones avenue.
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George Simons
Summers
Highland Avenue
Fred Johnson
Grand Street
Simons
Grant
Main Street
Suramer
South Avenue
Johnson
Simon
Jude Wilder
Antonio Bilardo
Jones Avenue
John J. Phelan
Fatal pedestrian crash involves Mu sinte and Pastine truck
A youngster was struck by a Freight truck owned by Mu sinte and Pastine and driven by Dudley Brothwell on November 15 in Main West near Chapa Street. He died at Bridgeport Hospital on November 28 from injuries sustained in the collision.
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Youngster
Musinte and Pastine
Dudley ©. Brothwell
Bridgeport Hospital
Chapa Street
Ex Soldiers Preference Urged By American Legion
The American Legion in Bridgeport has asked manufacturers to give ex service men priority during unemployment and potential layoffs. Sergt Frank Mitchell urges ex service men to register at the Legion clubhouse on Golden Hill Street to help employers identify eligible workers. The move has strong backing from the Bridgeport Manufacturers Association. Washington December 3 President Wilson offers to mediate between Armenia and the Turkish nation.
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American Legion
Legion
Bridgeport
Manufacturer's Association
Sergt
Frank Mitchell
Legion Club
Golden Hill Street
State Department Clarifies Actions Not in Official Capacity
The department announced that certain actions were taken in an individual's personal capacity, not as an official representative, according to State Department understanding. This clarification addresses the scope of authority and official duties.
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State Department
Rankin Sues for Ten Thousand and Treble Damages
Ernest F. Rankin of Bridgeport files in Superior Court for $10,000 in damages plus treble damages against Ernest H. Oliver of the same city. He alleges severe personal injuries and major car damage from a collision on the Post Road in Orange on October 9, and that Oliver was under the influence of liquor at the time.
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Ernest F. Rankin
Bridgeport
Ernest H. Oliver
Post Road
Orange
Real Estate Attachments in Keuhn and Lasse Suit
The estate of Charles H Keuhn and Nickolas Lasse were attached in a Superior Court action brought by Vincent Keating for Anna Bausch seeking 2000 dollars for injuries from a jitney accident on June 23. The jitney driven by Lasse collided with another car. Bausch was thrown, cut by broken glass, and her dress damaged.
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Charles H. Keuhn
Nickolas Lasse
Vincent Keating
Anna Bausch
Lasse
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Reliable Jewelry Credit House
Main St
Santa’s Toy Shop
Smith&Murray Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeports
Velour
Kersey, Etc
Bey
Fairchild
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Main SL
Conn
NEA
Endles
Miuids Dee
Msc
Keller Bros
Middle Street
Sheel
Ipswich
Kohn
Smith
Murray
Jas
Washington
Wilson
Armenia
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