Will You Come Before He Killed His Sweetheart Mysterious Murder Trial
War veteran asked will you come before he killed his sweetheart. James Mahoney, 27, a New York plumber, confessed to murder of Beanice Donnelly, a secretary, but refuses to divulge motive. Coroner’s hearing set for Wednesday in Bridgeport. Mahoney arraigned and case continued to Thursday. witnesses include relatives from New York. investigation details uncertain.
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Thomas Burchan
Indian Yacht Club
Beanice Donnelly
New York
James 4 . Mahoney
Burchan
White
Coul
Polce
Mahoney
Trish Rifles
France
Egypt
Ito
Joney
James T. Meade
Torough Court
Henry HK White
Ceruger
John J Phelan
Bridgeport
O’mahoney
Hi Cel
Siser Wiliam
Catherine Mahoney
Suspect Held in White Plains for Bethel Fire Case
A suspect is held in White Plains on request of the state attorney general for a blaze at a plant owned by Fy lise 4 ifo trunk company near Bethel. The driver, Alfett oid ng, reportedly sparked the fire with an electrical switch in a car, costing about $5000. Four men assisted in restraining him as he fled, and the fire was brought under control with watchman Howard Walnin assisting the response team.
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Bethel Ape
Fx Lise 4
Ifo
Roman
Alfett
oWhief Faris
Oh State Solle
Ridgefielt Barr Ks
Geggel Cearge
Gilaert
Harding
Deive
City Council Grants 1000 For Grand Army State Convention
Madison Avenue residents press for paving as aldermen allocate 1000 to entertain Grand Army of the Republic delegates at the state convention to be held April 30 and May 1. The meeting draws crowded galleries as residents plead for Madison avenue improvements and sewer work after 15 years of neglect.
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Board of Aldermen
Grand Army of the
Republi
United Patriotic Auxiliary Inc
Daisy Barstow
Citya
Council Chamber
Madison Avenue
Wayne Street
Ealty
Joseph Dewhirst
Dewhirst
Homeless Victims Seek Shelter After Tornado Rips Florida Grove
Miami Florida April 6 A cyclone struck a region near groves displacing hundreds of residents. About 500 homeless women and children sought shelter in orange groves as families salvaged belongings. One family endured a tragic loss with an eight year old boy killed and a daughter injured.
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GROVE
Miami
Fla
Liloridas
Hyeg
John
Upson
Sampson
Coolidge vows tariff tied to prosperity in cotton talks
President Coolidge addressed the National Cotton Manufacturers Association in Washington, arguing tariffs support prosperity and pledging government justice in business relations. He urged industry self discipline, enforcement of laws, and cooperation among cotton states to boost production, while noting volatility in fashion and the need for stability. He highlighted government aid to industry and a cooperative treaty among cotton producers.
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Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
Coolidge
National Cotton Manufacturers Association
Woman Charged With Kidnapping Held in $100,000
New York police hold Mary Jones in connection with the disappearance of three year old Raimondo Waluskhi. A taxicab driver identified her with a boy matching the description, driven to a Bronx spot. Bloodhounds and detectives search the area for clues as the case unfolds.
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New York
Mary Jones
Raimondo Waluskhi
William Mahon
Maluaki
Mahon
Delonite
Man Says He Saw Chapman On Way to N Y October 11
Hartford April 4 Further evidence to be used for a motion for a new trial in the Gerald Chapman case over the murder of Patrolman James Skelly of New Plainfield. A New York man claims he saw Chapman en route to Brooklyn the Saturday before the killing. Barbers in Springfield corroborate Chapman’s location Saturday afternoon. Defense counsel Treedman and Freedman pursue alibi checks, while Chapman, confined in prison garb, remains hopeful for a new trial and rejects imminent execution.
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N. Y
Hartford
Gerald Capman
James Skelly
New Piain
Jay
Springfield
Walker B
Shean
Grohl
Groehl
Gerald Chapman
Holyoke
Freedman
Court House Suniday
New York
C Chapman
Starx
Pressman
Tam
Connecticut
Chapman Wan
Scot
Alowes
Norwalk
Greenwich
Heal Estate
Newtown
Edith Mead
Oberlin College
Stratford
United Orator
Nichols
Lakeview Cemetery
Milford
Fairfield Court
Skelly
Trolley Company Officer Dies in Hospital Here
Victor Stuart Curtis traffic manager of the Connecticut company and secretary of its board of directors died in Bridgeport hospital after two operations. A Milford resident born in Stratford in 1872, he had worked 10 years with the Connecticut company and earlier with Adams Express. Survived by his wife, daughter, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral from 20 Crown Street, Bridgeport, time to be announced.
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Victor Stuart Curtis
Connecticut
Connecticut Company
New Haven
Bridgeport
Nostal
Mr Curtis
Gulf Street
Milford
Mew Haven
Adams Express Company
Stratford
John and
Adeline Stuart Curtis
John ¢ Curtis
Curtis
Herhar
Heen Ifacher
Willam
Hawley
Davia and Hawley Company
Mra
Catherine Griffing
Henry
New York
Culot R. Bridgeport
John I Murtis
Sharon Masa
Vera Curtis
James G Berilen
Bronxville
Nyo
Louis Maugham
Gar
Trolley Company
Man Nearing 100 Years Refuses Rum in Return
On a voyage returning from Bermuda, Sam tel Vatelan, president of Baldwin I. Computa Works, bets $1000 that a man nearing a century will drink. Vauclain admits he rarely drinks, citing medicinal reasons. Crew recalls a 69th birthday remark as younger generations push for liquor, while a Pot It era passenger and Secretary of the Treasury Mellon comment on Bermuda contraband rumors.
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Vauclain
Sam
Tel
Baldwin I. Computa
Bermuda
Faralitor
Varig
Itera
bBeruda
Treas Andes Mellon
Sile
Randy Honk
Firemen Elect Counsel as Member to Fight Charges
NORWALK Putnam Hose Company, long at odds with the fire board, elected Attorney Connery as a member and formed a committee to probe internal complaints. The group includes William Hamton and others. the meeting sought to defend the unit’s integrity amid grumbling by eight members.
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Putnam Hose Company
Norwalk
ALLIS
Bern
Aud Connery
George Pogarlus
Toms Biotie
Ain Nati
McGione
Charres i
Cie
Willim Hamton
Connery
William Moore
Arthur Lindeber
Hails Lockwee
Hogae
Aplingwood
Putnam
Effort Called for in Psychology Club Meeting
Miss Tessie Austa presented several vocal selections as Bridgeport Psychology Club discussed right thinking and countering mood illness. David Gould of Norwalk spoke on obtaining goals with effort, while references to mood and fever memories appeared in a reflective discussion.
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Mie
David Gould
Norwak
Bridgepors
Tessie Auta
French cabinet crisis over finances pits Herriot against De Menzies
Paris April 6 The Merriot cabinet faces a split over a major financial overhaul with Minister of Finance De Menzies pushing to seek four billion francs in paper money. Debate rages whether to levy a ten percent wealth tax or a forced loan as ministers forecast a possible cabinet dissolution and new elections.
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Paris
Associated Press
Merriot
M de Menzies
Chamber of Deputies
M de Monins
Herriot
Forimna
de Menzie
Henry de Jouvenal
de Marquerec
lTerriot
Stillman Appeals to Reopen Case Against Wife
Albany April 6 James A Stillman former head of National City bank seeks a new trial in the case involving Mel Beauvais alleged father of baby Guy Stillman and the question of paternity A prior exclusion of evidence is argued before the Court of Appeals with Governor Miller and John L Mack representing Stillman and Guy Mack opposing The appellate division is noted to have struck out the referee’s finding in a divorce context continuing on page eight
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James A Stillman
National City Bank of New York
Mel Beauvain
Guy Stillman
Nathan J. Mit Ll
Stillman
Miller
Lee
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD PROBES GRADE CROSSING CRASH KILLING TWO
Public Utilities board probes a grade crossing collision that killed two people. The report mentions investigators from the commission joining a coroner inquiry and references victims including Mr and Mrs Smothy Collins. Page 1.
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Public Utilities Board
Public Utilities Commission
Coroner
Smothy Collins
City Plana
Gasoline car collision at Carson Street crossing kills Collins couple
Public Utilities Commission investigators and Coroner John J. Phelan will probe the Carson street railroad crossing collision that killed Timothy M. Collins and his wife Margaret of 350 Reservoir Avenue. Preliminary inquiries began yesterday. inquest set for 10 o clock in the County courthouse.
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Public Utilities Commission
New Haven Railroad
John J. Phelan
Carson Street
Timothy M. Collins
Margaret
Reservoir Avenue
Phelan
Joasph P Wadhams
New Haven
Publicr Utilities Commission
Ollins
Connecticut Company
Mary
Aie
Trumbull Road
Charles Cawthorne
Careson Street
Loherdt
Chile
Queen Marie to rule Roumania amid king’s illness
A planned triumvirate under Queen Marie of Roumania would govern during King Ferdinand’s illness. Crown Prince Carol and Premier Bratianu would be the other two members, with Marie balancing opposing factions as abdication debates strain the monarchy.
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Marie
Roumania
Triumvira E Upaler
Perdinand
Bratianu
Triumirae
Cueland
Bratlanu
Caral
Maile
Che Q Fren
Sten Lest
Durape
Versatiles
Roumaninell
President May Abdicate Church If He Loses Authority
Historic meetings this week at the Swope mansion and Mor ton temple center the Mormon church dispute over centralized power. Joseph Smith Jr’s founder’s grandson and church president may abdicate if authority is lost, as campaigns push for leadership changes and funding shifts.
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Mortons
Joseph Smith Jr
Avon
Yeade
Pmpoof
Sith
Plan to collect debt refunding debated in Wallington
Wallington April 6 report notes U S considering delaying debt refund talks with debtor nations not yet in war. No negotiations with United States recalled amid a conference between Doeschner and Kellogg. Details of talks remain undisclosed as diplomatic circles discuss possible steps.
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United Sites
Tinde Doeschner
Amesasmador
Kellome
Naither
State Department
HimbasantHsiais
Washington
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