Bridgeport Times front page note for June 14 1931
Bridgeport Times and Evening Farmer provides a Tuesday June 14 1931 issue note with credits to foreign representatives Bryant Griffith and Brunson in New York Boston and Chicago. The paper is published by The Times Publishing Co at 179 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Conn and is a member of the Associated Press with local news dispatches.
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Evening Farmer
Bryant, Grifith & Brunson
New York
Boston
Chicago
Associated Press
Barnum 120
Barnum 12
The
Times Publishing Co
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport
Conn
Flag Day Reflections On The Flag And Its Meaning
The piece notes that Flag Day is designated by law for June 14 and calls for meaningful observance beyond mere ceremony. It urges readers to treat the flag as a symbol of shared ideals and responsibility, echoing Franklin Lane's view that the flag reflects collective belief and resolve.
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Franklin K. Lane
Costly fears and armaments debate across nations
A defense article argues that rich nations fear opponents behind every bush while armed states sleep less soundly. It notes the US Senate allocated 494 million dollars for Navy next year and cites Germany's wartime reparations estimates. It asks if such armament for self defense is necessary and who benefits.
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Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
France
England
United States
Japan
America
Senate
Germany
Congress
French-Copper Truth in Fabric bill aims to stamp wool cloth
A proposed measure before Congress would require compulsory stamping of wool cloth and clear identification of substitutes to distinguish all wool from mixtures. Support comes from farm and stock groups along with merchants and tailors. The bill seeks to protect consumers and honest manufacturers by ensuring transparent fabric content.
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House
Senate
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
America
Pardon bid by longtime inmate after 42 years
Frank Bassett, confined in Wethersfield since 1879 for the murder of Stuttering Jack in Bridgeport, asked for pardon for the forty-second time. The crime involved placing the body in a barrel and transporting it by automobile as far as Milford, surprising locals who note automobiles were then common in Bridgeport.
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Frank Bassett
Wethersfield
Jack
Milford
Bridgeport
Mexico to begin paying foreign debts next month
A report from Mexico states the country will start paying its foreign debts next month after a decade of suspension. Authorities claim they have found means to raise about twenty million pesos in revenue, allowing the treasury to meet obligations every six months and signaling genuine rehabilitation.
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Eports
Mexico
Treasury Department
College training and reform how laws reflect public will
A compilation of opinions extols college education for teaching critical thinking and ambition. It contrasts firms that seek college graduates with those that do not and argues work ethic matters more than merely possessing a degree. It shifts to critique reformers who push rapid laws, noting laws often lag public sentiment and can fail to deter enduring social evils.
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Collee
Irving T. Bush
Forbes
N.Y
James Hartley
Road to Nowhere Prompts Europe Feud Breach
The New York Times argues the Harding Administration can dissolve old European feuds by reorganizing the Allied Supreme Council into a Nations Association and inviting United States membership. Yet it warns that present rivalries pose a nearer danger to Washington’s postwar plan than ancient wars.
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New York Times
United States
Lloyd George
Harding
Allied Supreme Council
Association” of Nations
Marion
Europe
Washington
Absence of resistance wins for Anti Satoon League
A fragmented passage argues prohibition succeeded not by broad support but by widespread unease about maintaining liberty. It notes that most supporters failed to compare costs and benefits, highlighting a tension between liberty and the drink ban.
Norwalk Appeals Heard Over Tax Exemption and Value
Two Norwalk Superior Court appeals were filed from the Hoard of Relief. Manresa Institute seeks tax exemption up to 100000 on property valued by the board at 146000. Michael Connery, administrator of Nathaniel Wiltman, challenges 15760 assessed as open market value recently seen at 10000.
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Superior Court
Comprehensive Plan for Plaza Hinges on City Growth
City planners urge a long term Plaza program linking Stratford avenue bridge to Congress street and harbor, with rail yard development and a widened Fairfield avenue. Key aims include a water gate in front of the city, an artery through Bridgeport, and removal of trolley station and warehouse bottlenecks to ease congestion and enable waterfront expansion.
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Pase
Stratford Avenue
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Stratford Avenue Bridge
Congress Street
Connecticut Company
Pequonnock
Bridgeport
Plaza
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Water Street
Water Front
Mrs J D Gold Dies At Home
Gertrude House Gold wife of Dr James D Gold died this morning at 39 Myrtle Avenue aged 53. She was the daughter of James A and Frances Dimond House born and raised in Bridgeport. She attended public schools and Miss Nelsons Golden Hill seminary. She belonged to North Congregational church and later the South church after merger.
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Gertrude House Gold
James D. Gold
Myrtle Avenue
James A
Frances Dimond House
Pridgeport
Miss Nelsons Golden Hill Seminary
Old North Congregational Church
South Church
The Adventure of the Abbey Grange Concludes
Holmes presses Lady Brackenstall for truth and plans a new move at the Adelaide Southamp ton line office. He and Watson pursue the Abbey Grange case, with Inspector Hopkins voicing doubt about Holmes while marveling at his powers. The tale heads toward its final resolution.
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Mr. Holmes
Lady Brarkenstall
Mistens
Tid
Holmes
Theresa
Ted
Stanley Hopkins
Friend Hopkins
Adelaide-Southampton
Pall’ Mall
South Australia
Wetand
Rock of Gibraltar
Fraser
Adelaide
Australia
Suez Canal
Jack Crocker
Rass Ftock
Southampton
Sydenham
Molmes
Adelaidoathampton Company
Scotland Yard
Charing Cross
Baker Street
Watson
Esi le
England
Manley Hopkins
Emery New Legion Head Faces Reckless Driving Case
Anthony Schawinski of 31 Park Terrace had his reckless driving charge reduced after paying five dollars in City Court. The ten year motor car operation on Bridgeport streets has reportedly killed nine, with yesterday his birthday noted during the incident. Judge Bartlett presided. the nine fatalities occurred when he struck a can. United States Commissioner Hugh J Lavery, recovering from appendicitis, recuperates at 1359 Noble Avenir. Judge Kellogs ruled for Royal Adjustment Company in Abel & Company v Hyman Karp et al., finding no proven claim for personal services.
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Anthony Schawinski
Park Terrace
Bridgeport
Bartlett
United States
Hugh J. Lavery
John P. Kellogs
Royal Adjustment Company
Abel & Company
Hyman Karp
Labor federation debates Ireland support and boycott
A federation executive council is urged to compile a list of English made goods backed by British capital and distribute it to organized labor members. A three member committee is proposed to press Britain to recognize Ireland and withdraw troops. Debate centers on resolutions for US recognition of Ireland, British troop withdrawal, and repayment of a US loan, with opposition citing sentimentality and regional ties.
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Federation
United States
Ireland
Wind
Irish Republic
Eamon de Valera
Canada
Three Cases Nolled In City Courts
Walter Cana of 195 Sterling street and Sebastiao Melendez of 37 Harriet freet had their cases nolled after warnings about trespassing on railroad property. John Lucas of 306 Brooklawn avenue had his case nolled upon paying $5 for violating the parking ordinance. Manuel Dos Santos of Beards ley lane faced drunkenness charges with judgment suspended. Walter Scott Whitley of Stratford, cited for a second reckless driving offense, received a $35 fine and coins. Angelo Mace of Norwalk road, Fairfield, arrested for reckless driving, had his case nolled upon payment of costs. Judge Bartlett presided.
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Walter Cana
Sterling Street
Sebastiao “Melendez
Harriet Freet
John Lucas
Brooklawn Avenue
Manuel Dos Santos
Beardsley Lane
Walter Scott Whitley
Stratford
Angelo
Mace
Norwalk Road
Fairfeld
Bartlett
Flowers Light Up Court Room In Damages Trial
A Superior Court session opened with roses presented to judge Jude Keeler by jury member Gustave F. Herthal. William Rabideau seeks $20,000 in damages from Andrew Adgima for injuries to his two sons who died after a truck collision near Devon Milford last October.
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Superior Court
Jude Keeler
Gustave F. Herthal
William Rabideau
Alfred
Edmund Rabideau
Andrew Adgima
Bieyele
Devon
Milford
Cottage Fire Destroys Milford Home
A gasoline stove explosion at 7:20 in Milford ignited the cottage on Old Point Road Wal nit Beach owned by Burton G Wheeler. Firemen from Milford Myrtle Beach and Devon battled the blaze but the structure burned to the ground. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars. Mrs Wheeler and a milkman aided with extinguishers before the stove exploded, engulfing the kitchen in flames.
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Milford
Burton G. Wheeler
Old Point Road
Walnut Beach
Myrtle Beach
Devon
Piano Factory in Stamford is a total loss by fire
A three story concrete piano factory owned by Goo Schleicher in Stamford was almost entirely destroyed by a fire that began at 19 o clock and spread rapidly. About 500 pianos in various stages of completion were damaged or ruined. Estimated loss is $200,000. Officials suspect incendiary origins amidst ongoing legal cases involving Hagler and Blue Ribbon Garage. Separately, Minnie Herman, 19, injured at Shelton School when a needle pierced her left thumb. Fannie Snow fined $5 for sidewalk obstruction. Connecticut College graduation exercises held in New London with 24 candidates receiving degrees.
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Stamford
Goo. Schleicher
Wieht
Minnie Herman
Cleveland Avenue
Shelton School
Alfred Kornblut
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