Waterbury man confesses to killing infant and abandoning body
Thurlow H Rogers of Waterbury confessed to police that he chloroformed and left a baby in a suitcase at New Haven station. The body was found March 30 in Schenectady while Rogers, in a hospital coma, wrote a rambling note claiming the baby went to heaven. Authorities tied the case to Rogers after his wife Blanche died in childbirth and mental strain followed.
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Milly
Rogers
New Haven
New Wey New Haven
Wartford Millroad
Norderen
Britain
Rogera
Waterbury
Thurlow Rogers
Connecticut
Salvation Army
Thurlow H. Rogers
Ena
Blanche
Thurlow
Nellie
Cman
Jones
John Line
Valitis
Blanche Valitis
Trecember
Hartford
Alfred Scovik
Poslam On Hand For Burns And Scrapes Ad Line
Promotes Poslam as a first aid burn scrape and bruise remedy with a 50 cent bottle displayed in the household wall. advertises availability at drugstores and stores.
Building Board seeks 10 restrict ceiling heights
The Building Commissioners push a proposed ordinance to require eight foot first floor ceilings and seven foot six inch ceilings on other floors for future single family homes. The measure, backed by the Building Board For Future Construction, aims to improve ventilation and sanitation. Nearly all existing houses exceed eight feet, and recent low ceiling permit requests would be denied. No existing houses would be affected if passed.
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Board of Building Commissioners
Building Board
Tenn G. Schwarn Jr
Schwarz
Comanon Council
Fireworks Blast Destroys Plant and Fire Sparks Across Area
A fireworks plant explosion at 12:45 started multiple blazes as wind-driven sparks set sheds and houses nearby alight. Workers fled to a river while others fought flames. several injured, Bertha Flynn and Mary Caron among the seriously burned, treated at Rockland hospital.
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Dogen
Rockland Hospital
Bertha Flynn
Rockland
Mary Caron
Flankson
Senate Accepts Sunday Bill in Historic Session
A fragmented report notes Senate passage of a Sunday bill amid references to Coolidge and remarks by Senator Meerh. The text praises strategic courage but is peppered with garbled names and unclear context, reflecting a chaotic OCR from a late era news item.
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Coolidge
Woth President High
Meerh
Fen
Stratery
Meechaml Bilghain
Rhein
Christ
Dain
Beers and Buckley eyed for Bridgeport court reappointment
Hartford April 7 The Legislative Judiciary committee will hear resolutions to reappoint Ralph T. Beers judge and William J. Buckley deputy judge of Bridgeport City Court. No opposition expected. Senate confidence cited for Wilder reappointment amid court makeup speculation and Prokuror Shannon’s pro King activity discussed.
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Telegram
Hartford
Legislative Judiciary Committee
Ralph T. Beers
William J. Buckley
Bridgeport
Howard
Challenger
James Shannon
Frank L. Wilder
Norwall Mayor to Choose Police Appointments Bill Passes House
Norwall lawmakers advance a measure empowering the mayor to appoint policemen without Common Council approval. The bill stems from a dispute where the council refused to sign police pay, leading to the mayor paying from another source. Senate action anticipated soon.
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Norwalk
Hne
Rtyford
House of Representatives
Norwall
Senate
House
Cities and Boroughs Committee
Plan to Rescue France Studied in Parliament
Radical opposition grows as the government backs a new financial bill that elevates a voluntary levy for some taxpayers but compels others to pay a tenth of income from land, industry, and dividends. The Chamber finance committee rejected splitting the bill and faced sharp debate on treasury estimates and enforcement.
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Jed
M. Loucheur
Vinarteos
M. de
Financeommitee
Chamber of Deel
Witc
Sparte
Meetings Tonight In Various Fraternal Bodies Across City
A parade of groups gathers tonight including Thalian Women’s council at 56 Trach Street and monitors at numerous lodges such as Magnan by Genrer and Pioneer Camp on 1087 Broad Street. Knights of the Maccabees at 810 Fairefield Ave and Masonic Temple host activities alongside Mayflower Council and Sur of the Sea Camp. Local drives list several address entries and names like Colonel Harry Cutler Lodge and Star Lodge on Main Street.
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Thalian Women's Council
Trach Street
Monitor Lodge
I. GO
Slate Street
Acdilphian Lodge
Oo. O
Braad Street
Thennelly Coundi
Newleid
tewWiewrien
Main Street
Knigits
St. Johns Gorge
AJ FL
A. MT
Harry Cutler
St. Alvomip
Pr. OU
A. Ailien
The
GAM
Presbyterian Moderator Defends Bible Against Liberal Club Image
Dr Clar ence Edward McCartney of Philadelphia, moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly, at Princeton theological seminary denounced extreme liberalism as self defeating. He warned against reducing the church to a Rotary or Kiwanis level and urged faith in the miracles and the atonement as essential.
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Presbyterian
Princhton
N. OF
Liberalis
Clarence Edward McCartney
Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Princeton Theological Seminary
Dr. Macartney
Rotary
Kiwanis
Macartney
Drowning in Cabin Cruiser Incident Off Florida
Two men Fred Hunt 70 wealthy chemist of Water Street New York and Jesse M McCarley 40 of Stuart Florida drowned near West Palm Beach when their 28 foot cabin cruiser capsized during a fishing trip. The accident occurred during a late afternoon return voyage to shore.
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West Palm Beach
Fred
Administration backs off Bridgeport pension bill
Hartford April 13 The Bridgeport city administration will not insist on passage of a pension bill for widows of firemen and policemen. The $5 to $7.50 weekly pension increase was approved by Bridgeport Common Council. Alderman William E L Baird, a pensioned fireman and proponent, is not keen on the measure.
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Telegram
Hartford
Apsi
Legislative Cities and Boroughs Committee
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Common Counci
Hundreds Seek Ten Join Roosevelts Expedition
The report notes preparations for an expedition with Roosevelt’s party from G. K. Cherries and pack hounds from Montana and Panl Ramey. Hounds described as husky-bloodhounds track quarry but do not bark and are leashed near the shift. The Leh pass route adds ten days of marching, as British permits run against native carriers already engaged by another expedition.
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G. K. Cherries
Montina
Panl Ramey
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Trae Ar Lair
Tdi Tve
Oly Terdreadtog
Allionel
Leh Pass
Wun Pass
Jewis
Buich
Visser Brat
Navy christens pioneering aircraft carrier Saratoga
The Navy launches the 33,600 ton aircraft carrier Saratoga as a new phase in naval power. Aboard by Secretary Wilbur and Rear Admiral Moffett, the ship will house seventy two planes, including thirty one bombers, and reach speeds up to 23 knots. Launch marks a significant shift from battleships toward air power at sea.
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Shill
Wilbur
William A. Moffett
Bureau of Aeronautica
Saratoga
Tae UU. A
Lexington
Quincy
Mass
General Wlevtile Company
Philadelphia
Curtis D. Wilbur
Secretary of the Navy
Delaware
Navy Ad
Duane Carcraft
New York
Corporation
Cootidge
Connecticut Senate rejects bills restricting hours for women
Hartford April 7. Senate defeats 48 hour and 5 hour bills governing women and minors in labor. Roll call 26 to 4 against the 48 hour measure with key votes by Griffin Ford Tone and Blakeslee. Absent: Hall Brainard Lawlor Cronin Platt. House also rejects a bill to cut legal small loan interest from 42 to 24 percent and rejects a limit on small loan agencies. Manufacturers bills against labor strikes fail.
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Hartford
Senate
Mitchel
Labor Committee
Tone
Brainard
Griffin
Ford
Blakeslee
New Haven
Hall
Lawlor
Cronin
Platt
House
Stoeckel Opposes Overloading Pler Urged for Trucks
Stratford April 7 Motor Vehicle Commissioner Robbins B Stoeckel opposed allowing motor transporters to overload 10 percent before the Roads Bridges and Rivers committee. State Truckers association and State Manufacturers and State Merchants associations urged a reduction of the maximum penalty. They argued the present 400 and one year in jail is out of proportion and overloads are often within 500 to 700 pounds. A 19 percent overload would help shippers and truckers stay within the law.
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Startford
Robbins
Stoeckel
Roads, Bridges and Rivers Committee
State Truckers Association
State Manufacturers
State Merchants Associations
Countess Karolyi Denies Charges Facing Expulsion
Countess Karolyi denies charges as officials reveal his disfavor in several countries. He is banned from entering Italy and barred from Jugoslovia and Czecho Slovakia after a history of anti-government activity. A pledge to refrain from political actions was reportedly required before his U.S. entry.
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United States
Karolyi
Italy
Socialistvernment
Mussos
Jugo-Slavia
Czecho-Slovakia
Europe
Ice Forms Along Harbor Shores In Early Spring
Spring weather brings thin shoreline ice along the harbor. Monday night and yesterday morning saw light icing from thorough to Southport, but the ice soon melted under the morning sun.
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Southport
Connecticut Considering Indemnity Bond for Reckless Drivers
Hartford April 7 The Roads Bridges and Havs committee studied amendments to a proposed compulsory financial responsibility bill for motor vehicle owners linked to accidents. The measure would require drivers convicted of reckless driving DUI or evading responsibility in fatal or property damage cases over $100 to post a financial guarantee with the state. Only one dealer opposed. insurers and manufacturers supported. If enacted, it takes effect July 1. The lone opponent argued it burdens dealers and could deter car purchases, warning of increased reckless attitudes and bankruptcies among dealers. The bill would allow the Motor Vehicle Commission to block out of state operators with accidents or violations from Connecticut roads.
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Telegram
Hartford
Legislative Roads, Bridges and Hivers
Robbins B. Stoeckel
Jt Ig
Elmer
Elmer Auto Company
Eyer
Motor Vehicle Commission
Connecticut
Tie in Front Frocks Fashion Forecasts Spring Success
New frocks with a tie in front follow a fresh spring line promising success. The design adds sophistication to simple models and is considered very smart for the season.
State Senate records favorable and unfavorable pension and power bills
Hartford April 7 report outlines one favorable measure for Central Connection Power and Light to purchase and merge rights from Fisse, Jight and Power, subject to utility commission approval. Unfavorable Senate reports include pension for Thomas Delaney and fiduciary real estate sales. House items cover liens, probate fees, and charter amendments for Waterbury Foundation and Meriden entities.
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Hartford
Afril
State Senate
Incorporations
Central Connection Power and Light Company
Public Utilities Commission
Fisse, Jight and Power Company
Sena
Bille
Thomas Delaney
Putnar Memorial
Senate
Norwalk Polle
Wiilimantte
George W. Hickey
Umits
East Hartyford
Willimantic
Dilla
Waterbury Foundation
Fourth
Meriden Mutual Benefi Building and Loan Association
Meriden
Cheney
Manchester
New Havenetty School
National Guard
Britain
Sehna Childre
New Haven
Judicciary Committee
Department of Sta
Prnate
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Ben B. Lindsey
Jasoven Bar
Royal R. Graham
Graham
Clark
Corcoran Gallery of Art
William Andrewe Clark
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Warren Chirk
Tov
Naval Intelligence
Roosevelt Hospital
Wiliam J. Shepherd
State Supreme Court
Hynor
Coast Guards
Rome
Associated Press
Monsignor
Willam J Hafey
Baltimore
Raleigh
North Carolina
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Gertin
Coouidge
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Charles Bina
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