Enchantments of Bridgeport Supersede Worldly Goods
A Bridgeport feature extols local wares during Home Products Week praising Bridgeport corsets and laces as superior to distant goods. It wittily imagines Merlin fainter at hearing a Jim Oxden record, touts town pride, and warns against youth squander. It touches on old glands youth cures, debunks Ph Dr Voronoff, and discusses immigration and unemployment with skeptical, era-typical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Inch
Merlin
Buhle
Ruth
Ind
America
King Arthurs Court
Jim Oxden
Serge Voronoff
Note of Sadness At Sheff Merrymaking
New Haven June 20 a note of sadness swept the Sheff class of 22 at the merrymaking before graduation tomorrow. Nogris Garryme Raddess of Washington DC, Yale football team member and class day committee figure, is seriously ill with syphoid fever. L Gaddess, counsel for the octaee Commerce Commission, was at the bedside.
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New Haven
Sheff
Nogris Garryme Raddess
Washington D.C
New Haven Employee Letter Warns Against Strike Action
Circular from E J Pearson to New Haven Railway workers argues a strike would offend organized society. It cites the 1920 Transportation Act expanding federal labor regulation, notes 20 000 employees, and contrasts pay with living costs. It predicts broad public impact and possible economic readjustment benefiting workers after rate cuts.
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Dent E. J. Pearson
New Haven Road
New Haven
Mr. Pearson
United States Railroad Labor Board
Coysting
Pearson
America
Bridgeport Leads in Treasury Certificate Sales
Bridgeport remains ahead in the sale of Treasury savings certificates reported by the Central Accounting Office. The data lists Bridgeport with receipts of 8,148.00 and totals for Hartford Boston and other cities, ending with a statewide balance and total.
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Treasury Savings
Central Accounting
Bridgeport
Hartford
New Haven
Norwich
Stamford
Derby
Danaenian Waterbury
New London
Greenwich
New Britain
Chief Eno Uncovers Theft of 26 Seized Autos in Hartford Area
Chief Jonathan C. Eno reports twenty six cars seized from liquor runners were stripped of almost all valuable equipment while stored in garages across Hartford New Britain New Haven Bridgeport Danbury and Greenwich. Theft details include missing tires speedometers clocks and motors. Storage charges total eleven thousand dollars and are billed to the federal revenue service. Cars are to be towed to New Haven and later auctioned, with all government property closely watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District
Edward L. Smith
Eno
Smedley
New Haven
United States
Jacob D. Walter
Hartford
New Britain
Bridgeport
Danbury
Greenwich
Harry F. Mackenzie
Revenue Bureau
Washington
Mquor
Jonathan C. Eno
The
City To Lose 800000 In Taxes In Bridgeport Report
Bridgeport will lose over 800000 in taxes this year based on assessed exempt property value of 21,593,397 and a local tax rate of 30.3 mills. Exemptions include public schools cemeteries libraries soldiers and sailors fire department and public buildings among others totaling 27,598,255 with an estimated revenue loss of 52549.09.
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Bridgeport
C. E. Winton
W. H. Blodgett
Hari
Mayor Fred Atwater Absents From Office
Mayor Fred Atwater did not appear in his office today and would not disclose his whereabouts. He sent word through his secretary that he would be away, and the public was left unsure of his plans, with fishing noted as a possible pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Atwater
Freda Atwater
Mayer
Escaped Convict Charles Greer Captured Near Sing Sing
Fugitives combed the Ossining area as Charles Greer, believed to have escaped Sing Sing, hid in the prison yard until early today and then fled toward Harmon. Railroad men spotted him under a grandstand and alerted authorities who recaptured him within hours.
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Ossining
N. Y
Jime
Charles Greer
Sing Sing
Harmon
Greer
Baggage Master
Sing
Death Of Mrs Northrop Raffles Police Coftis Released From Custody
George Coftis 30 of 1438 Main street was released from custody on a breach of the peace charge tied to the murder of Mrs Lillian Northrop found dead at 1438 Main. Police still seek the killer as alibis from six witnesses corroborate Coftis story. Investigators shift to a new angle tying the crime to a visitor who knew Mrs Northrop’s known disreputable activities.
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George Coftis
Main Street
Lillian Northrop
Curtis
Pace
Northrop
Homse
Council To Hold Luncheon Meetings Carded by Bridgeport Council
At a bi monthly council of social agencies meeting, officers were urged to arrange a luncheon or series of luncheons for representatives from all public and private agencies aiding boys and youths in Bridgeport to plan next steps in this field. Miss Simonds, superintendent of the Bridgeport Orphan Asylum, and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Social Agencies
Conncticut National Bank
Andirks
Bridgeport
Bridgecomnees
Wre Simonds
Bridgeport Orphan Asylum
Levy Appears As Own Counsel In Reckless Driving Case
Leon Levy of Yonkers was arraigned in city court this morning on reckless driving charges after a rear car collision near a station. The driver testified Levy sped past a waiting car narrowly avoiding a crash as evidence of intent to turn. Levy appeared without counsel and asked to represent himself.
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Leon Levy
Yonkers
Drivis
Alles
Levy
Oerin
Ligsine
Coroner Probes Death On Pleasure Beach Roller Coaster
Witnesses described a rider standing during several trips on the Pleasure Beach coaster before Gustav Pollman 17 of Fairfield fell to his death Sunday night. Witnesses varied on whether Pollman stood, and the coroner prepared to file a finding later today or tomorrow.
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John J. Phelan
Gustav Pollman
Fairfield
Pleasure Beach
John McClure
Joseph Hoonex
Pequonnock Street
Pollman
Clement Stocker
Kings Ard
Luigi Cappobianco
Came E
Fred W. Pearce
Pleasure Beach Amusement Company
Amusement
William W. Roberts
Pullman
Pleads Guilty On Two Charges In City Court
Samuel Barron of 240 Island Brook Avenue pleaded guilty in city court to keeping liquor with intent to sell and selling liquor. His attorney sought clemency citing destitution of his wife and unborn child. Judge Boardman imposing five days jail with three week suspension, then incarceration, plus a $25 fine and costs.
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Samuel Barron
Island Brook Avenue
Boardman
Lombard Family to Sail for Ireland Thursday
Mr and Mrs Richard Lombard with son Richard and daughter Helen depart New York Thursday at noon for six weeks in Ireland. Miss Lombard leaves city clerk office on leave. Miss Theresa Lavery will fill temporary stenographer role. City officials including Alderman A E Veness Francis P Dunigan and others will ride to New York by car to wish them bon voyage.
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Richard Lombard
Richard
Helen
New York
Ireland
Miss Lombard
Theresa Lavery
Hugh J. Lavery
United States
A. E. Véness
Francis P. Dunigan
Frank Hearn
Lawrence Gill
Geo. Coughlin
Paroled man sentenced to six months for violation
Vincent Bunyon of 138 South Over was jailed after May 13 arrest for nonsupport and violation of parole. In city court Judge Boardman sentenced him to six months in county jail, with two weeks to serve before transfer to Hillside Home to work out the remainder and send proceeds to his family.
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Vincent Bunyon
South
Boardman
Hillside
OMAN FORFEITS: Westport Woman Misses Court Bond Payment
Alice Fairbanks of Westport was arrested last October on an assault charge in town Court. She posted a $100 bond, appealed, and today failed to appear before Judge John J. Wash in Common Pleas, forfeiting a $3100 bond. Counsel affidavits say she could not attend, case may be reopened. Frank Lowith of 49 Sedewick Avenue was arrested yesterday on charges of receiving on North Main Street.
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Alice Fairbanks
Westport
Thomas F. Mullins
John J. Wash
Common Pleas Court
Frank Lowith
Sedewick Avenue
North Main Y Esterday
Wisin
Sentenced druggist Horvath released on probation after month served
Nicholas Horvath a West Kind druggist was discharged on probation after serving one month of a one year sentence. His attorney said Horvath wishes to provide for his wife and four children and aid restitution, while creditors consider accepting a 6 percent cash and 19 percent payable in notes composition. Judge Maltbie noted the need for restitution and questioned the fairness of leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Horvath
Horvath
Probaion
Soloman Badeseh
Horveths
Horvath Nh
William
Maltbieton
Torvath
Abe Szeman
Malthie
John J. Kéozh
Hore Vath
Sebegape Case Continued in $10,000 Bonds
The Sebegape case was again continued in city court until July 11. Held on $10,000 bonds, he is charged with assault with intent to murder after allegedly firing five shots at a woman who was hospitalized. Bail set at $10,900. the victim’s condition prevented appearance.
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Agnds Wilson
Broadstreet
Paul Sebegape
West Avenue
Sebegape
Bonda
Wilson
Reed
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Leu
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