Ancient quarrel ends in death on houseboat cabin
Michael Cox, 58, died at Bridgeport hospital after a fight with his brother Peter, 48, aboard a houseboat cabin at Smith Street foot. Peter is in custody, mother Anna Cox says liquor fueled decades of feuding. Police report long history of violence and a prior 1929 hammer and spoke injuries.
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Bridgeport
Peter Cox
Anna Cox
Adams Street
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Acta
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Jiqueer
Sester
Michael
Jury Finds Jennie Zarzycht Not Guilty by Insanity
In New Haven on April 14 a Criminal Superior Court jury acquitted Mrs Jennie Zarzycht of murder on the insanity defense. She was ordered confined for seven years at the Middle Town asylum. Witnesses testified about her alleged slashing of her seven year old son Edward while he slept at Chapel Street home.
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Orient
Arnond Aling
Mallhouse
Thompson
Anenlate
United States Population Seen at 113 Million by July
Washington April 14 Unofficial figures by arithmetic estimate the U S population will reach 113 300 000 by July an eight million rise since the 1920 census Immigrants totaling about two million account for the gain while six million are native born Births minus deaths show a decline and net immigration may shrink further due to new restrictions, the census bureau says
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Rum Run Ship Seized After Coast Guard Bribe Plot
New York April 14. Coast Guard seizes two masted British schooner Madeline Adams near Fire Island after a lengthy chase and bribe attempt involving 3700 cases of liquor and 11 barrels of alcohol. Cargo valued at $259,000. total illicit seizures in four days near Montauk Point rise toward $1,000,000. Captain Jacobs notes bribe attempts by two crew members. Arrests made. vessel anchored off Statue of Liberty with crew aboard. District Attorney and officials discuss police corruption probes reaching state troopers.
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Maneline Adkins
Montaunk Point
Petty
Suffelk County
Montauke Point
United States Destrict
Greene
Lone Island
Washington
Mabel Walker Wilebrendt
Attorne
Stabbed in Quarrel at Circus Quarters
A man named William Wilson allegedly stabbed Arence Walkes during an argument at Circus Quarters. Walkes, twenty six, was wounded in the incident as police hunted Wilson, who fled after the clash near Gene at the fret eenth quarters.
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Willian Wilson
Gene
Freteenth
Walker
Wilson
Chapman Appeal May Halt Hanging in Hartford Murder Case
Gerald Chapman seeks to stay the June 25 execution for the Patrolman James Skelly murder by appealing to the Connecticut Supreme Court. The appeal argues the trial erred by admitting other crimes evidence and suggests Governor may grant a reprieve during the deliberation. Lawyers cite slow transcript prep and seek extension for finding draft.
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Gerald Chapman
James Skelly
New Britain
Newell Jennings
Supreme Court
Nathan O. Freedman
Hugh M. Ascorn
Alcorn
Truck Driver Released on $1000 Bail in Fatality
State street resident was released on bonds of $1000 after a man slaughter charge. A Citiven's Tee and Coal truck crushed six year old Louis Tuber at 101 Bostwick avenue while he pushed a small wheel along the street. The boy died instantly per Medical Examiner Dr H M De Luca. An inquest was held by Coroner John Jo Phelan.
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Bostwick Avenua
Lous Tuber
Bostwick Avenue
MR. de
Kidnapping Case Spurs Bridgeport Police Hunt
Bridgeport police began a search for Joh Pulice and Rose Putorta of White Plains after a report they abducted Mrs. Putorta from her hearse last night. Pulice is said to have threatened her husband previously. Police across White Plains and Bridgeport coordinate efforts as details remain hazy.
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White Plains
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Fomer Puline
Filenca
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Ian the Lifepon
Opening Ball Games Draw Big Crowds Across Eight Cities
Opening of the 1925 baseball season drew perhaps 160000 fans with 150000 reported at eight games as National and American League sluggers produced high scores. Yankees defeated the Senators as Ruth and Cobb showed little impact on their teams.
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Connie Mack
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Chamber Seeks to Unite Factions in Ripper Battle
Chamber of Commerce moves to forge a workable plan for correcting tax conditions in Hartford ahead of hearings on the upper administration ax bills. George E. Crawford says the aim is constructive compromise, not coercion, with City officials and State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett.
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Legislative Committee
George E. Crawford
Chamber of Commerece
Hartford
Jeaders
William H. Blodgett
Crawford
Behrens
Blodgett
Whchh
Algonquin Club
Fifth District Republican club muzzles 600 members
The Fifth District Republican club voted 18 to 8 to require that all publicity go through district chairman Albert J. Merritt. Critics warned it was impractical and could hurt the club financially, noting about 306 of 600 names are not in good standing. Less than half the members voted.
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Republican Club
Albert J. Merritt
Seward B. Price James Martin
John F. Maloney
Tele-gram
Merritt
BH. O Eheul
Price
Fugitives from jail arrested in Kent Woods
Two fugitives escaped from Titchfield county Jail last Saturday near North Kent were found asleep in woods by David Tearpleton and turned over to Deputy Sheriff Isaac Hornbeck. They are Wic Usm Smith of Hartford and Alfred Beebe of Great Barrington Mass. Smith had prior escape, Beebe awaiting sentence for assault. They will be returned to Lituh fein tomorrow.
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Amendments Base Day Law Opponents at Hearing
In Washington April 14 the Myers case closed with Beck arguing the President must remove postmasters without Senate consent, warning against congressional despotism. Senator Pepper defended executive prerogatives and the duty to execute laws, noting government employees are representatives of the people and not presidential servants. The debate touched on the Comptroller General’s removal and the potential clash between branches.
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Conditions in France Become Open Conflict
Paris April 14 The Associated Press reports France faces a deep political and economic crisis as there is open conflict between the chamber and senate. Dissolution of parliament is openly discussed as the rallying cry of discontent while factions debate who will become premier. The Bank of France and a forthcoming bank statement loom large as authorities weigh the socialists stance and governability.
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Bridgeport Tragedy Follows Family Houseboat Battle
One person dies after a deadly clash inside a houseboat cabin as the Hudson River area news outlines a grim incident involving brothers. A widow in her eighties blames a local rink for what happened amid a broad range of Hartford and state news items on page one.
Opposition Sees Wheel Act Tougher Enforcement as Tyranny
Hartford April 14 opposition argued that stricter enforcement of the dry laws would foster disrespect for law and undermine restraint. About 1,000 citizens filled the House hearing with 300 more outside. State's Attorneys led by Hugh M. Alcorn and Chief Justice Wheeler drafted the bill. United States Attorney John Buckley objected to making liquor in the home prima facie evidence of intent to sell and court warrants based on sworn statements. The debate centered on the Eighteenth Amendment and the Wheeler amendments aiming for tougher enforcement.
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House of Representatives
Hugh M. Alcorn
Hartford County
George W. Wheeler
William H. Camley, Jr
Fairfield County
Arthur M. Brown
New London County
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United States
John Buckley
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General Assembly
Attempted assassination of King Boris of Bulgaria
In Sofia two of the king's attendants were killed and the chauffeur wounded when an ambush provoca tion opened fire on the royal car. King Boris escaped unharmed as troops searched the district. The incident follows a wave of disturbances and prior assassinations including minister designates and political leaders linked to communist factions.
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