Clarke Repudiates the "Little Joker" in Bridgeport bill
Hartford dispatch details state lawmakers debated a measure aimed at forcing Bridgeport to pay damages to the New Haven Railroad over harbor lines. Representative Fayette C. Clark repudiated the bill, saying he introduced it only at someone else’s request and does not support it. City figures including Chamberlain, Morris, Wilson, and Mayor Lee argued over hearings versus damages, with Bridgeport’s harbor authority a central issue.
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Hartford
Committee On Cities
Bridgeport
New Haven Railroad
Harbor Times
Fayette C. Clark
Clark
Lee
John C. Chamberlain
Soth
Lynn W. Wilson
Charles H. Morris
Sims
Wilson
Chamberlain
Mrr. Chamberlain
Bes Assembly
Government Harbor
Railroad Company
State of
Connecticut
United States
Enton
Morris
Mr. Wilson
Am Idea
Berkshire Pond
Reverend warns fashion as hell inspires women
Rev William Chapman of Roseville's Presbyterian church says American fashions flow from Paris and Paris from Hell. He attacks Directoire silhouettes, calls current dress extravagant and harmful, urges modest attire and reform to curb suicide-minded trends and discontent among women.
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United Press
Roseville
N. J
William Chapman
Presbyterian Church
Paris
Roosevelt
Bingham Appears Before Grand Jury Over Bribe Attempt
New York March 25 Police Commissioner Bingham testified before the Grand Jury regarding a reported bribe during his first year in office. The panel seeks the identity of the man offering 15000 a month to be hired and asks why no action was taken against the would be briber.
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New York
Bingham
Grand Jury
Vincent Brothers to Rebuild After Fire Loss
Noble E. Vincent said Vincent Bros will start construction on a new warehouse in a few days to replace the one destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Two large tents will store hay during erection to avoid disruption. Firemen saved several carloads of hay from the yard and continue dousing the pile. A watch on the dried grass atop the Mountain kept by firefighters persisted through light rain. EMERGENCY CASES include George Yunevitch with a scalp wound treated by Dr. Krause and 14 year old James Cisord injured by a stone. both wounds sewed and dressed by Dr. Krause.
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Noble E. Vincent
Vincent Bros
George Yunevitch
Krause
James Cisord
Lexington Avenue
Underwood Urges True Tariff to Boost Competition
Washington March 25 Representative Underwood Democrat Ala spoke to the House on the Payne bill stating the tariff issue is between a protective tariff that blocks imports and a revenue tariff that favors competition. He argued private interests collect proceeds, not the government, and called for reducing rates to encourage fair competition and revenue.
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United Press
Washington
Underwood
Democrat
Ala
Ways and Means
House
Payne
Congress
Republican Party
Germany
England
Norris Slep at Wheel of $1,500 Car Near Ash Creek
William E. Norris of Bridgeport fell asleep at the steering wheel while driving a new $1,500 Chalmers Detroit along the Boston Post road. The car plunged into an 18 foot embankment near Ash Creek bridge but Norris escaped uninjured aside from a few bruises. The wreck was righted by Rantz Motor Car Co. and towed to the roadway after Norris telephoned for help.
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New York
Norris
William E. Norris
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport Paper Box Co
Boston Post
Ash Creek Bridge
Rantz Motor Car Co
Waterbury
Ash Creek
Rantz
New Judges Confirmed by Legislature in Hartford
Hartford March 25 William H Williams of Derby named for Superior court pending governor’s sign. House vote 153 to 2 and Senate unanimous. Lucien M Burpee of Waterbury also named for Superior court by 140 to 14. George H Cowell reappointed to Waterbury district court 153 to ?. Deputy Judge Frederick M Peaffey reappointed 142 to 10. Meyes of Waterbury named deputy to succeed Peasley 171 to 2. House favors armory in Greenwich 15000 dollars, referred to appropriations.
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United Press
Hartford
Mar
William H. Williams
Derby
Lilley
Senate
House
Bridgeport
Lucien M. Burpee
Waterbury
Superior Court
George H. Cowell
District Court of
Frederick M. Peaffey
Cowell
Peatley
Chas. E. Meyes
Peasley
Greenwich
Committee On
Committee On Appropriations
Divorces Set for Tomorrow in Civil Superior Court
Divorce cases to be tried before Judge Edwin B. Gager tomorrow in the civil Superior court include William Smith of Norwalk versus Minnie H. Smith David M. Van Tassell of Norwalk versus Rut Van Tassell Mary Peesenye of Bridgeport versus Michael Peesenye Isabelle H. Rilings of Bridgeport versus Charles F. Rilings A Augusta Kirk of Stamford versus James N. Kirk and Florence C. Brotherton of Norwalk versus John L Brotherton.
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Edwin B. Gager
Civil Superior Court
William Smith
Norwalk
Minnie H. Smith
David M. van Tassell
Rut van Tassell
Mary Peesenye
Bridgeport
Michael Peesenye
Isabelle H. Rilings
Charles F. Rilings
A. Augusta Kirk
Stamford
James N. Kirk
Florence C. Brotherton
John L Brotherton
Servian Crown Prince Renounces Right to Throne
Belgrade reports Crown Prince George renounces his succession right in a letter to Premier Nova kovitch and plans to go abroad amid rumors he caused fatal injuries to a servant after an operation. Premier and King convene cabinet as scandalous history colors debates over succession to brother Alexander.
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United Press
Belgrade
George
Novakovitch
Peter
Kolakovitch
Today
Alexander
Graham’s plea to Hawley echoes a long shadowed past
Peter Graham, once of this city, now to have a fourth operation in Elizabethtown New Jersey for a leg injury from a tank accident. He writes to Sheriff Hawley asking for a cheer and notes his loneliness. Ten years ago Graham killed a peddler in his attic, beat him fatally, hid the body in a junk wagon, and was sentenced to seven years in state prison. Upon release he worked at American Tube & Stamping Co in Stratford and married. his wife’s whereabouts are unknown.
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Peter Graham
Elizabethtown
N. J
Sheriff Hawley
Graham
Beardsley Pack
Berkshire
American Tube & Stamping Co
East End
Stratford
Hull Beaten In Senate By Vote Of 20 To 11
In Hartford on March 25 the Bridgeport city court matter was debated in the Senate. The committee's Hull for judge recommendation was rejected by 20 to 11, with Carl Foster named in opposition. Debate highlighted factional politics, promises, and local support for Foster from Bridgeport civic groups, bar associations, and business leaders while others accused Hull backers of bias and bad faith.
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Hartford
Bridgeport
Senate
E. O. Hull
Carl Foster
Arnold
Holzer
Searls
Judiciary Committee
Latimer
Carl v
Foster
Bar Association of Bridgeport
Judge Foster
Hull
Chamberlain
Bartlett
Mallette
Republican Town Committee
Matthew H. Rogers
Lee
Hurley
Waterbury
Manwaring
Mr. Foster
Paige
Mr. King
Silliman
Blakeslee
Peck
Danbury
Alsop
Abbe
Middleton
Ludington
Courtney
Shanley
Stiles
Heineman
Chase
Phillips
Brinsmade
Turner
Day
Goodwin
Reed
Luther
Fenn
Burnham
Barnum
Barnes and Higgins
Bowen, Allyn
Bradford
Identification of Kidnappers in Whitla Case Complete
Cleveland news reports indicate the grand jury will indict H Boyle and his wife Helen on extortion and blackmail charges tied to the Billy Whitla kidnapping. Billy identified Boyle as "Mr Jones" and the woman as "Mrs Jones" who cared for him at Granger Lodging House.
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Marie Diemer
Boyle
Pennsylvania
Sharon
James Boyle
Billy Whitla
Jones
Whittas
United Press
Cleveland
H. Boyle
Helen
Billy
Mr. Jones
Mrs. Jones
Granger
Sloss
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Clinton Ave
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M. Steinert & Sons Co
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