Missing Hat Manufacturer Marshall Shocks Bridgeport
James Marshall, once a leading hat maker with a plant on Housatonic Avenue, is missing after being seen at Grand Central Station in New York. Police warn a broad search as alarm spreads from Bridgeport to nearby towns. Marshall is described as 60 years old, tall, stout, with blue eyes and a distinctive diamond ring.
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New York
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Sailor Aged 101 Dies in Snug Harbor Home
An inmate of Snug Harbor died at age 101 in New York. The obituary records the sailor as a long term resident of the harbor home, noting his age and final day.
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Sailor
Snug Harbor
New York
Lemuel
Governor Won’t Prosecute Soda Water Cases
Dinbert Y. Potter announced today that he will not prosecute the soda water cases. The matter was pending action by Balderin, with the New Haven Battery Association involved. Roger Potts said the governor suggested dropping any further prosecution.
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Compensation Law Explained to Employers in Hartford
The state compensation commissioners publish a bulletin for employers under the compensation act. It outlines the two fold duty to employers and employees and explains how to carry own risk or use insurance. It covers certification financial ability safety welfare sanitation and payment security procedures and risk extent.
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Hartford
Trinity College Grants Toucey Scholarship to Harold Olufson
The faculty of Trinity College awarded the Toucey scholarship to Harold Olufson of Mt Vernon N Y. The annual $209 award was established by Isaac Toucey a former Connecticut governor and Trinity trustee from 1820 to 1369. It is given to students needing aid for ministry preparation.
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Harold Ss. Olufson
Mt. Vernon
Isaac Toucey
Connecticut
Trinity
Fined For Taking Bait From Beaver Brook
Winsted Conn December 11 two local sportsmen D C Worford and L Barret were arrested and fined with costs of 15 dollars each in Pleas Ant Valley for taking belt fish from Beaver Brook contrary to the law.
Laura M. Lunt Towed After Sighting in Distress Off Maine
The New York schooner Laura M. Lunt was sighted in distress off the Maine coast Tuesday night and towed into Fort ioray after being picked up by a tug near Cowl's Head. The ship had lost much of its cargo of lumber from Bridgewater and took on water in the hold. the crew was saved.
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Laura M. Lunt
Maine
Fort Ioray
Cowl
Bridgewater
Man Held for Superior Court on Alien Swindling Charge
Joseph Delia of 60 Elm Street faced Superior Court on charges of alien swindling after allegedly aiding a loan scam involving a $1000 sum. The defense claimed the money was a loan with partial repayment and noted Delia’s inability to read or write. He reportedly received $43.73 from a Bridgeport transfer and sought the full amount through letters and inquiries. The case proceeded as a state court matter with bond and further questions about the transaction.
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Thomas G. Coughlin
Joseph Delia
Elm Street
Superiog
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Denen Pesala Det Lia
Pegoly
Betis
Bridgeport
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Dela
Della
Restitution and Leniency in embezzlement case at court
A. B. Glines of Handy & Harmon pleaded guilty to embezzlement in the criminal superior court and received a one year jail term suspended. placed under Special Probation Officer Hev. A Dillingham for one year after restitution. Glines allegedly stole $800 of metal sold to Frank H. Pond of Stamford. Pond paid full value, defense notes. A separate case for Alex Yembrachy, accused of attacking a girl, was continued due to age considerations until next Tuesday.
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Handy & Harmon
Criminal Superior Court
Greene
Glines
Dillingham
Frank H. Pond
Stamford
Pond
Carter
Alex Yembrachy
Re-Election of Bridgeport Republicans and Local News
Mayor Wilson faces re-election as Gent of the Bridgeport Republican club at the annual meeting in Fortunate rooms this evening. Officers are slated for reappointment. Sedgewick’s body removal follows his death in the old Motel Sterling on Crescent Avenue. Jacob Sedgewick’s body was sent to Naveatick on the 240 train with a large delegation attending. A craftsman, Dee 11-Janz Bach- Smann, remains active at the locomotive works and is tied to the upcoming Court Opera Monee performance in Dex.
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Naveatick
Fiance joins search for missing New York girl
Miss Jesse B McCann a settlement teacher and church worker vanished from Manhattan Beach area search teams led by her fiancé father and Brooklyn detectives comb Coney Island Sea Gate and nearby hotels with Wendell Squires aiding The couple had been believed engaged and awaiting graduation from Columbia University Mines School and their planned marriage was noted in the search context.
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Jessie B. McCann
Coney Island
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Sea Gate
Robert G. Mccann
Ber »Rether
Robert G.mccann, Jr
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Mr. Sukes
School of Mines
Columbia University
William T. Garner Dies After Long Bridgeport Career
William T. Garner, 48, foreman in the Bridgeport Brass Co. rolling department, died last night in Bridgeport Hospital. A lifelong resident, he held 13 years in his post and was active in St. John's Lodge FP and A.M. of Stratford, Jerusalem Chapter 13, Jerusalem Council 16, Hamilton Commandery 5, Orient Chapter 1 Order of the Eastern Star, and the Amaranth Society. He served as vestryman of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and leaves a widow and daughter Dorothy Clarence at 1109 Central Avenue.
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Sridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport Brass Co
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A.M
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Jerusalem
Jerusalem Council
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
Orient
Order of the Eastern Star
Amsranth Society
St. Paul's Episcopal
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Bridgeport
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Clarence
Hot Wire At Work In Assessor's Office
Former Assessor David Yenelon burned the back of his coat leaning against an electric wire in the assessors' office. There was a flash and odor of burned cloth as he backed away, leaving a charred garment remnant. A brief notice lists a job ad for a young Indy cashier and stenographer with wages weekly.
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David Yenelon
Congress Debates Currency Plan and Probes Mann Law
Senate resumes currency debate led by Senator Burton on a central bank, while a probe asks the attorney general to verify Mann Law prosecutions. The House considers a vocational education bill as the Appalachian watershed protection project reports 713,415 acres. Prohibitionists press for a constitutional ban. Steenerson urges trimming postal ads for false newspaper claims.
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Burton
Noo
National Trigation Commission
Edwin F. Howe
New York
KK. V. Haymaker
Defiance
E. L. Keester
Charlotte
Rural Credits Committee
Roseville Trust Reorganization Approved by State Official
The Newark event notes the first hint of the season from the Woman's Auxiliary at Park Avenue Temple. State Banking Commissioner La Monte approved yesterday the plan to reorganize Roseville Trust Company in New Jersey.
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Roseville Trust Company
School Teacher Weds Fairfield Representative in Quiet Ceremony
Miss Srove Harrington, daughter of the former Superintendent of Schools, married Representative Dwight M. Banks of Fairfield this afternoon at the Johnsen residence. Banks, known in Hartford legislative circles, plans to live in Greenfield Hill after a brief honeymoon.
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Srove Harrington
George W. Johnlsen
Last Baptist Church
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Hewie Praiinene
Hartford
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Twelve Men Arrested Within Strike Zone
Calumet Mich Dec 11 Guerrilla warfare in the copper miners strike zone ended today when a troop of deputy sheriffs invaded several towns and made 12 arrests. Only injury was Deputy Sheriff Timothy Driscall seriously wounded when officers attempted to force entry into a union hall.
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Bridgeport Edge Leads In Total Customs Collections
A chaotic colonial era dispatch notes Bridgeport surpassing Hartford in overall customs receipts with Bridgeport reporting 335000 dollars and Hartford behind at 40 82 thousand. The piece references municipal figures, local officials, and public concerns including juvenile driving restrictions and a broad array of regional trade data.
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