City Not Liable for Deaths in Public Parks
New Haven CT April 1 a Connecticut municipality was found not liable for injuries or fatalities to patrons in publicly operated parks. Judge Isaac Wolfe ruled in favor of Samuel Brielin administrator against the city, denying damages and holding the city engaged in a public act under authority. The decision notes the park functions as a public act under statutory delegation, with the city not operating for private gain.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Isaac Wolfe
Curt
Samuel Bremieln
New Hiven
Wee
Tava
Cas Svenreohd
Marek Linvein
Ehlen
Eeen
Pav
Lemaarrer O
Ferry Pleasura Beach Struck By 30 Foot Wave Off Atlantic
The ferry Pleasura Beach sprung a leak in heavy Atlantic seas off Asbay Park while bound for Virginia. Storm King towed it back to New York for dry docking and bottom repairs after a 30 foot wave damaged the vessel. The ferry, valued at 25900 dollars, was being towed to Renalk Virginia and had been boarded up for the voyage.
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Pleasura Beach
Atlantic
Asbay Park
Storm King
Bridgeport Ferry
Fery
New York
Renalk
Uwampton Road Transportation Company
Pleasure Beach Park Company
Lig City
Civic clubs hear Chan Andrews on daily doyen of minds
Chan Andrews of New Huven warned Civitan and Lions members at Stratfield hotel that civilization rests on brain power and deep inquiry. He outlined types of men from boosters to nihilists, praising Socrates and urging personal principle before joining groups. More than 123 members attended the joint luncheon.
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New Huven
Civitan Club
Civitan
Lions
Stratfield Hotel
Andrew
Andrewa
Ile
Order of the Times
Arthur H. Stone
The
Harold M. Surges
Civitans
Sturges
Donald MacIntyre
Rockville Main Street Caves Threaten City
On April 1, a portion of Rockville's main street began to cave in as the mill canal beneath undermined bank supports. A building in the danger zone was evacuated and street cars halted across the street while crews cordoned the area and investigated the cause.
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Rockville
Six New Jersey Agents Resign Under Federal Demand
Six prohibition agents attached to Director Chamberlin's office resigned on demand to Washington headquarters. The action was scanned at the Newark local office today after Chamberlin was summoned to Washington for a conference with superiors.
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New Jersey
Newark
N. J
Associated Press
Chamberlin
Washington
Firma Chloro Offers Stomach Relief in New Jersey Ad
An old advertisement claims Firma Chloro cures stomach distress with 600 bottles sold in New Jersey. It promises improved digestion, reduced nervousness and headaches, and a stomach that tolerates any food. The copy notes a money back guarantee and distribution through Windie’s Drug Store.
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Toma
New Jersey
Windie
Former Mayor Installed Head of Elks Tonight
Former mayor Clifford B. Wilson to be installed as Exalted Ruler for 1925-26 at Bridgeport Lodge Elks on State Street. Installing officer Edward KR Cotver of Hartford, grand trustee of the Grand Lodge of Hills, to conduct ceremony followed by entertainment from Palace and Poll's Vaudeville. Other officers: Esteemed Grand Knight T Cummings, William Lounsbury, James Broderick, Edward S Nevins, John F McDonough, Pea McCoy, James Miller.
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State Street
Edward KR
Cotver
Hartford
Grand Lodge of Hills
Acta
Palace
Poll
Matt Sanders
James McCarthy
Clifford B. Wilson
Dr. T. Cummings
William Lounsbury
James Broderick
Edward S. Nevins
John F. McDonough
Pea McCoy
Tyler
James Miler
Two Orchestras to Play at Elks Ball April 23
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks plans its annual ball at Stratfield hotel on Monday evening April 23. For the first time the event will be held at the hotel to provide extra space and convenience. Thomas Keegan chairs General Committee, Joseph Gan heads the floor committee, and Clifford Wilson leads the reception group, each aided by about 25 lodge members. Two augmented orchestras will play with dancing in the breakfast room and ballroom.
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Bridgeport
Norwalk Boy In Fractured Skull Contact With Car
Norwalk April 1 A boy was struck by an auto on Water street. He suffered a very bad skull fracture but was reported progressing as well as could be expected. The driver stated the child dashed from the sidewalk and he could not brake in time.
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Norwalk
Ale
Arlin Faulds
Water Street
Raymond
J. Larrauri
Grove Street
Norwalk Hospital
Wiliam J. Tracy
Lartaun1
Honda
Preston man charged with embezzlement and forgery
Julian Charmatz of Preston Connecticut was arrested and taken to New York City on three indictments alleging embezzlement and forgery. The cases involve alleged misdeeds at a private bank with claims totaling about 200 dollars 01.
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Norwich
Julian Charmatz
Preston
Conn
New York City
New York
Charmatz
Four Die From Steam Burns At Torpedo Boat Test
Four men were killed and four seriously injured at the Wilhelmshaven docks during a torpedo boat G-8 boiler test. Escaping steam from a man hole cover scalded firemen and workers in the boiler room, as the test pressurized the system.
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Berlin
Wilhelmshaven
Montreal Flood Rises as St Lawrence Waters Spread
Montreal reports rising St Lawrence river floodwaters threatening districts across the area. South shore residents flee homes while Mill Street industrial district floods. At La Prairie fifteen families evacuated as an ice jam extends from Montreal toward the rivers, with no relief expected until it breaks.
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Montreal
St. Lawrence
Mill Street
Canada
la Prairie
Thres
Internal Revenue Auditor Arrested in Tax Fraud Conspiracy
Maurice W. Vernon, an auditor for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, was arrested by Treasury agents on a charge of conspiring with Elis S. Laskey of New York City to defraud the government in a tax scheme. A warrant had been issued in the case.
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Washington
Maurice W. Vernon
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury
Elis S. Laskey
New York City
Bureau
New
York Arrest Report Naming Laskey Linked to Firm Probe
A terse arrest note ties Laskey to a Vernon and Las key case involving the firm of Woulder Welr and Uoyl at New York. Official statements indicate authorities sought to review actions by that firm in connection with the inquiry.
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Laskey
Vernon
Woulder
Uoyl
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