Jitneys Fight Trolley Monoply Clash Shapes Bridgeport Debate
In Bridgeport a public clash pits jitneys against the trolley monopoly as the common council backs an ordinance to bar jitneys from streets with trolley lines. Proponents argue jitneys offer cheaper, faster service, while the trolley company warns of disruption and predicts service suspensions. The piece berates Mayor Wilson and asserts the city’s best path is reorganization of the trolley system for public benefit.
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Common Council
Wilson
Connecticut Company
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Hotel
Storrs
United States Circuit Court
Bridgeport
Trolley
Lashar
Connecticut
New Haven Railroad
New Haven
Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company
Henry Clews Weekly Letter on European economics and U S outlook
The letter surveys European views on U S policy, German indemnity, and potential trade realignments. It notes a drift toward isolationist sentiment, conservative party positions, and cautious market expectations, with a focus on monetary conditions, railroad rates, and stock market activity as summer ends.
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United States
San Francisco
Cox
Ohio
Principix
Federal Reserve Board
Jely
Auction set for eight million bottles of champagne
Paris reports that eight million bottles of champagne, part of Baron Walter DeMumm's seized property, will be auctioned next January. The consignment includes 90,000 liters of wine in casks stored in various locations and hidden under vineyards.
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Paris
Walter DeMumm
Non-Sinkable Safe Proves Great Success
Boston July 13 Mennetti Nanni a Chicago inventor proves the non sinkable safe on ocean ships by locking inside a five ton steel box and sinking it in Boston harbor. After three minutes the inner compartment surfaced with Nanni waving flags as 2500 spectators watched. The device is designed to rescue jewels gold bullion and mail by rising to the surface if a ship sinks.
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Boston
Mass
Mennetti Nanni
Chicago
Boston Harbor
North End Pier
Nanni
Chelsea
North End Park
Charles P. Morris
United States
Marsha Morris
Mammini
America
Italy
Harding May Visit East Hampton Home
East Hampton July 18 The East Hampton Business Men's association invited Senator Warren G Harding to visit his ancestral home during his presidential campaign. The Republican nominee replied that while it would be pleasing to visit if opportunity arises he cannot promise a visit due to campaign obligations.
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East Hampton
Warren G. Harding
Tam
Allies urge Polish Army retirement after armistice with Russia
The piece argues for peace in Europe and industrial recovery as Poland faces reverses. It notes Britain and France lifting trading bans with Russia, calls the Soviet system a shock to conservative governments, and warns another long war could socialize private property globally.
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Russia
Poland
Europe
Great Britain
France
French
From War Hero to Relentless Murderer
A World War I veteran named Wanderer, once a machine gunner and second lieutenant, deserts his memory of valiant service to kill his wife and unborn child. He hires a vagrant to aid the crime in a staged robbery, and the accomplice is slain as well. He claims mental strain, seeks peace in death, and the police report his stated sanity in a chilling confession.
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Wanderer
Letters of Acceptance in Convention Nominates President
The convention awards acceptance letters to the nominee after the final vote, with the platform addressing issues like wet and dry policy. Harding supported the Volstead Act, Wilson vetoed it, and Cox may push for a replacement law.
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Harding
Wilson
Cox
Meeting of Returned Fenians and Eclipse of the Moon
Fifty years back this week notes a Wheeler's building meeting of returned Fenians. An all United States east of the Mississippi total eclipse of the moon is observed this evening. Burglaries strike a East Bridgeport boarding house stealing a gold watch. People's Savings Bank corporators elect officers including George B. Waller and Egbert Marsh. Ancient Order of Hibernians picnic draws over 2000 attendees with ice cream, soda, root beer, sack race, tule race, and greased pole events.
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Wheeler
United States
Mississippi River
People’s Savings Bank
George B. Waller
W. G. Lineburgh
W. E. Seeley
Egbert Marsh
Samuel W. Baldwin
Order of Hibernians
Wilson
Morey
Sport Campana
Martin Rourke
Peter Cullen
Marshall Finds Rest in Constitution
San Diego July 13 Vice President Marshall resting in Coronado says he will use his second constitutional duty to loaf the rest of the time until next December. A court scene features a witness describing a deceased man as “without blame,” a remark answered with a tombstone retort.
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San Diego
Cal
Marshall
Coronado
United States
Congress
Real Estate Suits Over Settlement Disputes
Difficulties in settling two real estate deals prompt Civil Court suits filed yesterday. William F. Ryan of this city sues Philip Ryan of New Haven for 1000 dollars claiming a balance from a real estate settlement. James S. Higgins of Danbury sues the estate of Josephine A. Logan of Brooklyn for 350 dollars. Both cases slated for September term.
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Civil Court of Common Pleas
William F. Ryan
Philip Ryan
New Haven
James S. Higgins
Danbury
Josephine A. Logan
Brooklyn
Public Bequests In Probate Distribution At Stamford
By the will of isle Jarvis Weed admitted for probate today about half a million dollars are distributed to relatives nationwide. Specific bequests include 10000 to Stamford hospital 3000 to the Children's Home 2000 to the Nursery and the income of 10000 to the pastor of the First Congregational church to use as he sees fit.
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Stamford
Jarvis Weed
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