World Court, German Property, and U S Return Urged
Senate committee chair William F. Borah declares at Manufacturers' Association banquet that world peace hinges on the United States returning confiscated German property and recognizing the Russian government. He cites 16 wartime principles and urges action on domestic and international fronts as a condition for postwar accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grman
Senate
william & Borth of_ld
Senale
Manufacturers’ Association
Stratfield Hotel
Police court notes and local cases highlight Bridgeport page
Bridgeport area items detail an auto crash, a police investigation, a missing warrant, a resignation at Trinity Episcopal, a marriage scene in Chester, and various legal notices. Reports cover local crime, civil actions, and municipal topics with mentions of Stratford, Westport, and Norwalk connections.
Suitor of Wife Shot At Escapes Assailant Held
In Ridgefield Court Mead, a man accused of attacking his wife and firing on her escaped custody. The assailant was later captured, while the victim recovered at home. Neighbors recalled the couple’s troubled marriage, and authorities pursued charges of attempted murder and burglary.
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Gonad
Lidgefield Court Mead
Howe
PARK CITY WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH IN NEW CANAAN
Vira Wdush Schneider 41 of Bridgeport died when her car crashed at the Scofield corner on Smith Ridge about 7 30 PM. Four passengers, including her daughter Grace Novell and three others, were injured. Witnesses say Schneider was unaware of the curve and sped into the turn. An inquest by John T. Phelan in Stamford is expected tomorrow.
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New Canaan
Vira Wdush Schneider
Courtland
Bridgeport
Miss Schneider
Nowath
Schneider
Sha Schneider
Ilenty G Schneider
State Street
Bridireport
John T Phelan
Stamford
Bridgeport Charity Society backs mental hygiene clinic plan
The Charity Organization Society plus other groups backed a proposed Bridgeport mental hygiene clinic at a Stratfield Hotel meeting. William Webster argued environment is less to blame for poverty and crime, urging preventive medicine and early treatment for youths. Dr Daniel P Cuffin and others noted successes in New Haven and urged Finance Committee support to begin in 1926.
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Charity Organization Society
Bridgeport
Stratfield
William Webster
Webster
Mr. Webster
Tfe
Daniel P Cuffin
New Haven
Surh & Clinic
George Hoodwarda
Andrey Ismith
George Li
200000 Students Begin Sympathy Strike in French Colleges
Paris reports 200000 students in France starting a sympathy strike across universities including Sorbonne. Protesters march three abreast in a traditional formation and carry a petition signed by thousands. The strike stems from government inaction on faculty demands and wider student protests sweep Europe.
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Hraithelemys Howe
Oppel Demands Police Give Better Service
Commissioner Richard Oppel charged the Police Board with inadequate service after questioning Superintendent Patrick J Flanagan about alleged neglect at an accident scene on Fairfield and Iranistan avenues. He urged a formal probe, citing liquor involvement and slow response, while Flanagan acknowledged policing gaps during the summer and on recreation event days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Oppel
Police Board
Patrick J Flanagan
Wes
Fairfield Avenue
Iranistan Avenue
Flanagan
God Flanagan
Seaside Park
Pleasure Beach
Ely
Samuel Dawe
Oppel
Sunday Ball Bill Full of Holes Says Bell in Salisbury
April 1 in Hariford region, Rep Mortim Bell of Salisbury says the House adopted Sunday baseball and football bill with holes and ambiguities. He conferred with Acting Senate Leader Shaw of Redding to seek amendments. the bill allows town permits for sports on Sundays and lacks clarity on permit scope and town meetings.
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Hariford
House
Senate
Bell
Amuyiel
Pality
Hell
Penton
Shaw
Women Reach For Jury Duty Rights In Hartford Panel
About 160 women from across parties packed the Hartford Senate chamber to support Representative Elizabeth Cor's bill granting qualified women general jury service. Proponents argued women are fit to serve, noting civic equality and the community's progress demand equal rights. the measure would redefine juror eligibility to include women under existing conditions.
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Hartford
Dore
Senate
Elizabeth Cor
Waterbury
Jennie Ja Barron
Massachusetts Women Lawyers’ Association of Boston
Connecticut League of Women Voters
Mer
Gubilel
Jung
Murac
Chokas and Girl Secure License in Port Chester
Port Chester police say a man known as Chokas secured a marriage license with a 14 year old girl amid missing person reports. Authorities allege threats with a revolver were involved and that the couple had eloped after the girl’s parents reported the relationship.
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Chokas
Port Chester
Port Cheser
Inet
Fia Nichols
Hokas
Swventeen
Liberty Street
Maren
Whey
Polkceie
Chokus
Mike Masilet
Lester
Norwalk Councilman ejects attorney during gambling hearing
In NorWalk eight volunteer firemen face gambling charges as Councilman John R Frizzell ejects attorney Paul Connery from the meeting after a clash over testimony. Connery denounces the removal while Frizzell orders the matter to proceed at the next Common Council session. The fireboard refuses to name the eight accused and debate continues over report procedures and evidence.
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John R. Frizzell
Attorney Connery
Norwalk
John R Frizzell
Siall
Paul R. Connery
Rizzell
Matnard Common Council
Connery
Star Chambe Gexsion
Resignation Accepted At Triinity Church Meeting
At a special meeting of Triinity Episcopal Church about 231 parishioners attended as Rev Father Whitehead announced his resignation. The board and vestry considered matters briefly before accepting the resignation with Whitehead stating he would not withdraw and wishing to keep peace in the church. The vestry moved to adjourn as the rector expressed uncertainty about his future plans.
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Trinity Episcopal
Triinity Episcopal Church
Garrow
Rev & Whiehead
Veetiemen
Oy Clark
Lewis
Father Whitehead
Henry C Stevenson
Charles Wo Cyrus
Charles Smith
Trecarth
Whitehead
Cyrus
Pither
Chistien
Father Whiteread Bhelney
Hay
Harry
Pearsons Senion Walden
Charles
Spooner
Rex Henry & Whitehead M A
Diocese of
Connecticut
Prince of Wales to wed Swedish king’s niece on return
Reports state the engagement will be announced after Prince of Wales completes his South American tour. Discussions focus on royal alliances and potential heir considerations amid European monarchies.
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Prince of Wales
Prncess
Martha
Sweden
South
Anica
Sigennne
Noule
Nes
Former Associate at Atlanta Tells of Quiet Drinking Party Oct 12
An eleventh hour witness from Holyoke Mass testifies Chapman met with Lyle Chastain the night before the murder of Policeman James J. Skelly in New Britain. The witness places Chapman in a Brooklyn club until 2 am before Skelly was shot the next day, challenging the state's key alibi.
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Atlanta
Aartford
Gerald Kapman
Trist
James J. Skelly
New Britain
Holyoke
Mass
H. D McLean
Chapman
Walter E. Shean
Springfield
Lyle Chastain
Alylanta Penitentiary
Sofia
Gerald
Brooklyn
James Skelly
Davidson and Leventhal
Chapman Tonmiew
Hugh M Ahkorn Flint
Leederwk Grocht
Chastain
Martin Skokmaker
Chiatey
Ainsy Aiuonen
Brookk
Baliday
Dwod
L Johnsen
Hiian
Bvu
Dodge Motors Sale Reported To Dillon Read
An agreement was announced by Dodge Brothers Inc to be sold to Dillon Read of New York. No purchase price was disclosed. Officials said consolidation plans were without foundation and the Dodge products would continue as before.
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Read and Company
Bernie Drawn
Dodge
Olen
Ff Nak
Watertainer
Witout
Dodge Peart Ce
Pio
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Toe Mittin
Cesta
Russia
Idaho
Ness
Dot Chester
Man Page L Borgwin
Saya Srane
Ease Sen
North
Ryan Page
Montal Hagene
Ling Bs
Teris
Clan Iigepoit
State Park
Sherwoodly
Stratford
Hallau
Ford Airport
Rislalor
Fairfield County
Chaplin
Todas
Paget
Westnort
Ducati
Bastay
Timburs
Lage
Danbury
American Legion
Milford
Sherwood Island
Westport
Tose & Hridgeport
New Callan
von Andrews
New York Bankers
Tts
Ammendal
Mctcan
Paghan Bach Stamford Man Tor
Spain
Oostyard
Havin
Jim
Gatalvate College Higher Foreign Affairs
France
Pagea
Hlue
Boston
Soar
Iobnas
Lee
Pears
Vreal Ricder Loony Gibbons
Gee Tunney
New York
Tle
Wi Ballerty
Suright
Steve Bid Sullivan
Voede Hte
Park City
Edith Schneider
Smith Ridge
Smashup
Scofield Corner
City Hall
Siam
Harit
Avon
Boas Fond
Nipwspav
Paris
Parly
Opper
New Yorker
Hay Brown
Ocho NY
Warmon
Pari Avenue
New Rochelle
Y Cal
Harmon
Igud
Oppels
Salisbury
N.Y
Conner
Cityzell
Tilavell
Trizzell
Frizzell
Filvzell
Ali
Cle
Norcal
John Crizzell
Central Fire
Amon
Putnam Hose Comepany
Pengies
Frazell Reid
Lesture
Alliange
Italy
Telegram
Gerald Chapman
Dodge Motors
N. Y
Dillon, Read and Company
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