The Pollards of West Gap Synopsis
Clarke Pollard a New York bank teller cashes a check for a mysterious woman and keeps it. After a bond default he pursues the payee Laney Gide and intervenes when a robber assaults her. He proposes to Laney, they marry, and Clarke investigates a railroad bond dispute while facing opposition from Wilton. Social intrigue and a tense hotel meeting follow.
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Clarke Pollard
Superb National Bank
New York
Tice
Pollard
Vie
Laney Gide
Vic
Clarke
Lucy
Attie
Lacey
West Gap
Char
Wilton
Stockly Witte
Regent
West
Clark
Lacy
Garen
Unforeseen backer aids West Gap scheming couple
In West Gap Clarke Pollard and Lucy Vollard press their fortunes amid stockholder plots and foreclosures. Lucy funds aid with a roll of bills while Clarke hustles for credits from bankers, Universal Electric, and New York contacts as local men maneuver to block asset seizure.
Mayor Atwater Promises Tax Reduction and Debt Cut
Bridgeport mayoral candidate Fred Atwater vows to drop the tax rate to 25, claiming $500,000 debt reductions and end to waste. He asserts past administrations inflated the grand list, hid deficiencies, and inflated debt, while overspending. He credits his leadership with eliminating waste and improving fiscal management.
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Fred Atwater
Moe
Broad Street Parade Tonight Plans and line of march
Plans are set for a Broad Street parade tonight with Mayor Fred Atwater delivering the opening address from a stand near the pass ing place on Broad Street. The parade forms on Golden Hill Street at 7:18 pm and moves along Main Elm Gilbert Stan and Field avenues toward Borona Street ending with a masquerade section and prizes from the reviewing stand between John and Bank Streets. Walter M. Redfield serves as grand marshal with Charles F. Greene as chief of staff and Pearce Gatan, Maximilian Stein as aides.
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Broa Street
Broad Street
Carmmerce
Fred Atwater
Golden Hil Street
Main
Elm Streets
Gilbert
Stan
Field Avenue
Borona Street
Walter M. Redfield
Srana
Ostmaster
Charles F. Greene
Pearce Gatan
Maximilian Steinss Alde
John
Bank Streets
Hirzh School
Golden Hin Street
Harrison Street
Golden Hin Stree
Grand Marehal
Charles FP. Greene
Stem
Pierce V. Gashan
Maximilian Stein
Congress of United States Standards
Julious Kohlmater
Wheeler & Wison Band
Board of Aldermen
City oMfet
Richard Oppel
Daniel Johnson
Lincoln
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Fetter
George M. Barker
Grenadier
Santo James
Boy Scouts
Charlie Automobile
Motion Picture Industry Plan for Los Angeles County
Will i J writes to The Times that motion picture producers plan a modern industrial community in Los Angeles County led by Thomas G Patten former New York Postmaster. The project includes recreational centers dormitories cafeterias and more while depicting industry payrolls by sector with film leading.
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Will. I. J
the Times
Motion Fcture Producers of America
Los Angeles County
California
Thomas G. Patten
New York City
Hays
Fife
Indi
Tesla Turbine Debate Sparks Doubt and Hype in Bridgeport
The article recounts Nikola Tesla's bid to revolutionize power with a reverse steam turbine tested near Bridgeport. Reports describe a high speed rotor, a frictionless design, and rival skepticism from contemporaries about practical operation and lasting impact, while noting admiration from some co workers.
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Amera & Hritisn Co. Cas
Tesla
Bridgeport
Amores
British Bu
Pas
Ian
Batten Comany
New York City
Itu
Mobilization at Fronts Prompts Rail Expansion Plan
The West Gap and Rocky Bottom Railway Company, under William D. Wilton, unveils a bold expansion from Garrick Dale to Horsetone, spanning 38 miles beyond the present terminus. Wilton, aided by Clarke Pollard, distributes proof copies to stockholders and bonds, then personally canvasses the territory, seeking new investors and farmers to join the venture.
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Clarke Pollard
New York
Wall Street
W. G
R. B
William D. Wilton
Ink
W.G
Garrickdale
Reid
W Hina D. Wilton
Sons
Wilton
Lords
Montgnder
Sunerine
Review
Christmas Seals Education Week Promotes Health
The piece continues from Page 1 describing the great killer of them all as diggers of graves with teeth. It notes that overindulgence rather than a single cause, combined with insufficient exercise sleep and fresh air, threatens longevity. Christmas seal and education week begin together to push longer healthier lives for Americans.
Dundee earns another title after clever pay dispute
Dundee, the featherweight and junior lightweight champion, defeated KO Phil Delmont at the Broadway Club in Brooklyn. He earned 35 percent of gross receipts, and upon learning Delmont's 15 percent share he ordered the matchmaker to award Delmont 2 percent of his own stipend, adding another title to Dundee's list.
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Tehnns Dundee
Cluh
Brooklyn
Dundee
Phil Delmont
Delmont
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment that instantly relieves rheumatic and sciatic pain with no internal treatment needed. It claims decades of cures for rheumatism and lists multiple prize events, parades, and a December bout between Tom Gibbons and Chuck Wilkins.
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St. Jacobs OM
Helief
St. Jacobs OU
Adv
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Henry Payson Dowst
Italy
Rocky Bottom Valley
Caine Range
Foor Clarke Pollard
Ben Tin
State Railroad Commissioners
Fskley
Ben
BR. 5
Mr. Burgess
Lucey
Clarkes
S Gumwis Recaurant
Crajelous
Husad
Latcy
Schonestudy
Regent's Dry Goods Emporium
Bill Glauson
Bill
Glauson
Burgess
Rocky Bottom
Hes Bank
Thompson Feature Service
Mayor Atwater
Motion Picture Industry
American & Briton Company
Develp
Painn
Tosly
Soteneeon
Platt
Louis M. Paulett
Salvation Arms Band
Moresters of America
Fiommes
Krkt
Santa Claus
Charley Chaplin
Search Light
Uncle Sam
Three Flowers
Charley Chapin
Tom Gibbons
Chuck Wilkins
Indianapolis
Rink Sporting Club
Wilkins
Gibbons
John 'Ncock
Thas
Pollock Pen Company
Boston
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