Wheeler cases discussed by U S Senate panel in Washington
A Senate committee focused on Bur ton K Wheeler of Montana exploring his actions since election to the U S Senate. Telegrams from a Montana client tied Wheeler to Campbell permits and possible federal matters, while Wheeler's law firm faced payments claimed forstate court work. Witnesses including Edwin Booth disputed federal appearance claims.
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Vanderlip's role in delayed Henry inquiry cited at city club
April at the city club in Philadelphia, Vanderlip of New York said he helped vet Francis J. of California to run the Ber ante committee inquiry into Internal Revenue. He spoke at a luncheon calling Washington inefficiency and criticized press for withholding facts about misconduct at the National Internal Revenue. He noted the need to work with Me. Tteney and the California contact, signaling broader political maneuvering.
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Frederick Walker Dies Active in GOP Politics
Frederick Walker of A street former alderman and political leader in the Eleventh district died last night at Bridgeport’s Idgeport hospital at age 54 after two weeks illness. Survived by wife Eliza three sons Arthur Roland and Fred, two brothers and three sisters in Jingland Arthur Longbottom and Captain James Walker of Bridgeport Police and William Walker of Ht. Walker came to America 32 3 nto and worked as an engineer at Salt’s before opening East Main street business for over a decade. He was past president of Pioneer Judge and Sons of St. George served in Pequonnock Yacht Club and Bridgeport Minstrel Club and was former treasurer of Eleventh district Republican clip. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Marine squatters settle for quit claim on ferry landing
The Pleasure Beach Park Company pays Annie Roscoe and Ham Holdsworth, residents of near shore houseboats by Steatford Avenue Bridge, to move by June 1. The dispute centered on legality of their water frontage occupancy and the gate in the bridge railing linking to Roscoe’s pier. The company called the houseboats a nuisance and settled for a nominal sum to clear the site.
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First Flapper and Theatrical Tale in a Broadway Set
A fragment recalls Morenee Shirley Gud known as the First Flapper, her stage ascent, and a Broadway set piece titled His Junker Bean. The passage hints at a special chapter by Vielut Dare describing her stargazed rise and the era’s theatrical mood.
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King Sails for Germany to Evade Process Servers
Former Connecticut Republican Boss King sailed from New York aboard the Deutschland bound for Hamburg denying his identity. Reporters and pros sought him. he evaded them. Senate investigators had earlier released him as a witness, with no status before the Oil Committee. He left with approval of a Senate panel and was later excused from further appearance.
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Jury Discharged in Beach Manor Damages Suit
A Stamford man sues Beach Manor Realty for 810 000 alleging near drowning injuries after being swept into a deep water channel. Jurors were discharged after over three hours of deliberation with a note the verdict was hopeless. case to be retried. Issues include landlord liability for public bath houses and responsibility for injuries on underwater land beyond mean high water mark.
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Prince of Wales Africa visit deferred to next year
London reports deferment of the Prince of Wales South Africa tour due to impending general elections in the empire. The prince is unlikely to accept the Kenya governor's invitation to visit that colony this summer, with travel plans pushed back further.
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Slain Storekeeper's Widow Describes Darien Bandit as Short
The widow of May Werbert describes the Darien bandit as short stocky and dark. In a steady voice she recounts the April murder at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co in Darien, where her husband Werbert May, manager, was shot after a robbery. She testified at the coroner's inquest about the moments before the fatal shot and her husband’s last actions.
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Couldn't Bear to Separate Elope Must Wait in Cell
Agnes Carroll an 18 year old from Syracuse and 98 year old John Nous claim to be married. They ran away from Canada, wed suddenly, then wandered via New York City and Stamford. Police detain them while relatives in Syracuse are notified. She says their only crime was loving against their elders.
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Jealous Husband Searched Neighbor's Home for Man
Eva Abbonanti of Shelton, married at sixteen, sought divorce from Adolf Abbonanti amid reports of severe jealousy and repeated beatings. She testified of house searches, bans on social contact, and a hospital admission after an assault. The case, continued, revealed suspicions she favored another man and led to a name change request to Eva Sabatini.
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Bridgeport Plants Ready for War Plan Outlined by Army Officers
Franklin of Springfield Massachusetts detailed a full survey plan to map U S industrial plants. The aim is to determine each site’s capable munitions output and production timeframe for an army of five million. The meeting warned of costly past mistakes and urged careful preparation to avoid repeat failures.
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Easter Trade Opens Stores Across City
Industrial plants and banks in Ve bily suspend activities for Easter Friday. City stores will open for shoppers while mail service continues. Libraries close with reading room access limited. Catholic and Episcopal churches hold services. other Protestant churches join in union worship at the Baptist Church in the evening.
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Thaw Testifies in Pennsylvania Hospital Proceedings
The trial regarding Harry Thaw continues with hours of testimony from an alienist. Thaw appears exhausted and answers briefly after a brief bout of questions from Judge Patterson. The proceedings include interaction with his mother Mrs. Mary O Thaw and reference to his seven years in the hospital for nervous disease.
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Witnesses exonerate driver in fatal street accident
Coroner's inquest into the death of Harold Briggs, aged about 9, after being struck by a car on Stone Avenue, heard witnesses dispute blame on Mrs. Leeds. The incident occurred as the boy darted from behind a trolley and into the path of her vehicle. Mrs. Leeds rushed the boy to Bridgeport Hospital where he died Wednesday night.
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Two Morgan Yacht Men Reported Slain in Albania
Rumor says two men from the steam yacht Corsair, owned by J. T. Morgan of New York, were murdered near Tirana Albania. The report lacks official confirmation as Morgan and Mes.3 boarded Naples last month for a cruise through the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas. Earlier in March the Corsair was cruising among the Greek islands. Robert L. Coleman of Tennessee and George B. of New York were recently murdered by bandits.
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Rome Dispatch Posts McGivney Elevated to Domestic Prelate
A Rome dispatch reports Rev. Trick 4 McGivne of St Charles church has been raised to the rank of Domestic Prelate by Pope Pius XI in appreciation for his work with the Vincentian Hig almue water project. Niagara University plans to confer the degree of Doctor of Literature at June commencement exercises.
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Bridgeport News Briefs Touch Local Events and Trials
Reports from Bridgeport include Hillside Home lawsuit hints and two witnesses in an inquiry. A municipal golf course opening is planned Sunday. A Westport wreck and a child abandonment case surface with a reward offered for a slayer. State and national notes cover immigration, war industry, and local court actions spanning several towns.
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Deed confirms $145000 site for Bridgeport library
Bridgeport officials finalize purchase of land at Slate Broad and Gilbert streets for a new central library. The executor's deed lists $145,000 price with total costs exceeding $150,200 including taxes. Bridgeport Savings Bank and investors hold first and second mortgages of $105,000, while mayoral objections cited but not resolved.
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Man Quits Wreck Of Car May Be Insurance Expert
A crash on the Boston Past road near Turkey Hill sent a man crawling from the wrecked coupe. Westport police found two square incriminating items, and insurance adjuster Flanagan of Chapel Street was contacted. Trolley service was halted while responders cleared the scene and shifted passengers.
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New Britain Men Invite Here to Show Tax System
Movors William Behrens returned yesterday from a trip and reviewed methods and property assessment. He declared no inquiry extended to New Britain, and next week will advise the administration with suggested steps to improve the system. Accompanying the mayor were Assistant City Attorney Stein and Greenstakeg Assistants Thomas ormick pean.
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