Mrs Story Quits Candidacy At DAR Congress
In a sudden withdrawal at the Daughters of the American Revolution congress Mrs Story left two candidates for president general, supporting Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook of Pennsylvania. The move sparked a tense session as Mrs Cook urged acceptance of the vote-sharing plan amid defamation allegations. Separate thefts of purses and jewelry at Memorial Hall prompted police to search for a female thief as delegates prepared for new balloting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Washington
William Cummings
York
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Congress
the Society
Anthony Wayne Cook
Pennsylvania
Story
George Maynard Minor
Cook
G. Wallace W. Hanger
Hanger
Continental Congress
Ture Mall
Pli
Maorial Hall
Grass Fires Reported Twice Near Summit and Ashton
Firemen were called out twice yesterday to extinguish grass and cush fires. One blaze occurred at the foot of Summit Street, the other on Ashton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summit Street
Ashton Street
Debate by Radio Votes Cast in Prohibition Debate
New York on April 18 featured a radio debate with listeners casting votes. General Ransom H. Keu supported the pro side while Warner Wheeler argued the con of the national prohibition act. Speakers gave 15 minute addresses, answered audience questions, and concluded with a ten minute rebuttal of the opponent's argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ransom H. Keu
Pro
Warner
Wheeler
Hach
Erect lifelike body of cook greets diver in sunken ship
Diver George Evans exploring the sunken freighter Calvin Thompson off Middle Ground in Long Island Sound encounters a mummified cook in the galley, standing erect as if awaiting a meal. The corpse, believed to be Michael Kaplinsky, has lain for about 27 months, preserved in the flooded hull as salvage teams proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Sound Salvage Company
Calvin Thompson
Michael Kaplinsky
George Evans
Bridgeport
Evans
Growning
Long Island
Hoth
Singer Manufacturing Company
Cleveland masked man dances past seventy hours
A Cleveland man began dancing in a crowded event at 3 PM Sunday and stretched a 75 hour record. The dancer, 21, kept moving as spectators watched, aiming to surpass all time records while others like Miss Margaret Gara urged continued effort into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Slaxd
Arthur Tk. Klein
Rev Leeds Entangled Again in Love Trysts Case
Special to The Telegram from Boston reports Rev Pred Leeds rector of a New Haven church remains in jail after failure to end his relationship with parishioner Ellen Reid. Judge Burke postponed further action until April 26, with probation conditions and potential discharge uncertain amid public scrutiny and family disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Boston
Mass
Pred Leeds
Ellen Reid
Lenox
Reid
Ike de Bo
Fred
Leeds
Cleresyirign
Peveriel
Casiuus
Eien Reid
Dunige Bayke
Hugh
Local news items mix violence and politics in Stamford area
A woman is injured after a hit and run on Main Street as a coroner readies a verdict in a Stamford bus death. A Lions Club event faces disruption by 3 and 10 businessmen, while other stories cover a moonshine explosion, a house fire, pension fund talk, a diver missing for years, and various local political, legal, and social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Lions Club
Phelan
Stamford
State Street
Lutheran Synod Conference
Long Island Sound
Indictment in Morehouse death conspiracy links Ku Klux Klan
District Attorney Garrett filed thirty information charges against nearly a score of individuals in Morehouse Parish. Captain Skipwith and T F Richard face murder conspiracy counts tied to the August abduction and murder plot. Dr B M McKain, former Mer Rouge mayor, is named in several conspiracy and assault charges now in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehouse Parish
Basyrop
J. Ks. Skipwith
Cyclops
Morehouge Parish
Morehouse
Parker
Kian
David 4. Garrett
Alonro
A. V. Coco
James Dalton
Dalton
Sherrif Fred Carpenter
Skipwrne Roates
Watt Daniel
T. F. Richard
Companion
Dee
Lake Ia
B. M. McKain
Mer Rouge
Baltimore
Daniel-Richard
Mekioin
Johns Hopkins University
Othndieucis
T.ret Burnett
Bob
Newt
Gray Ard
Olivver
Skipwith
Smith Sevengon
Captain Skipwith
Bhills
Daniel
Richard
Tot Davenport
W. C. Andrews
Exonerates Engineer in Stamford Fatality
Stamford April 18. Coroner John J. Phelan absolved engineer Harry Livingston of New York in the death of Daniel Mant of Meriden killed April 11 by a train on the New Haven road. The inquiry found no criminal negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spamford
John J. Phelan
Daniel Mant
Meriden
New Haven Road
Harry Livingston
York
James Larkin Deportation Ordered by Labor Department
James J. Larkin the Irish agitator, after serving two years of a five year sentence for criminal anarchy, was ordered deported today by the Labor Department following a conviction and imprisonment under Governor Smith of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaSsiHin GioNn
James J. Larkin
Smith
New York
Labor Department
Sugar Price Jump Amid Short Supply
Sugar prices surged as retail levels rose by 40.1 cents per pound and wholesale by 85 cents per hundred, blamed on heavy British buying and refinery demand. A New York report cites domestic refineries and the British trade, with only a few days of supply left on hand. Justice officials hinted at a government statement within twenty four hours as the sugar market investigation nears a conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samus Sussman
Lagi Nighe
New Yorks
Sugsman
Washingts
Department of Justice
Seymour
Harding
United States
Hayward
New Yo
Driver Uninjured As Machine Overturns on North Avenue
Edward R. Wilson of 70 Colonial Avenue reported to police after his auto overturned amid excavation lights on North Avenue. He escaped serious injury. car damaged up to $500 with a front tire and wheel thrown toward a streetcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Edward R. Wilson
Colonial Avenas
Wilden
Babe Ruth Picks Opening Victory At New Yankee Stadium
Babe Ruth belts a second inning homer with two on to lift the Yankees 2 1 over the Red Sox in the dedication crowd of about 74 000 at the new Yankee Stadium. The nation watched as Ruth's blast capped a night of pageantry and historic debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King of Swat
New York
Cummiskey
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Yankee Stadium
Babe
Sunday Sports Legalized Bill Faces Defeat in House
The House rejected the bill to legalize Sunday sports by a decisive 139 to 86 vote. Moonshine explosion at 634 State Street caused a fire, injuring none and damaging the roof. authorities seized stills, jars, mash, and corn shipments amid a federal investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bakers
House
R. B. Lockery
New Haven
Aimands
Westport
Harry Irazee
Boston Red Sox
Right Westport Realty
Dr. Bumpts
Brown University
Templeton
Ridgefield
McCarthy-Smith
Milford
Judicial Committee
Henry Zollern
State Street
Zollern
Froz
Bii
Hartford
John Buckley
Unt Fust
Sun
Buckley
Wempteton
Iveto
Phone Operators in New England Demand Seven Hour Day
Boston April 18 New England Telephone operators will demand a seven hour working day in a new wage and working agreement now being drawn up for presentation to the New England Telephone and Telegraph company. Miss Julie S O Connor, department president, announced the demand was approved at today s session with delegates from 46 local unions. A twelve delegate committee was empowered to draft the schedule for a special meeting next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Julie
S. O'Connor
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
New England District Council of Telephone Operators Unions
Socialists urge concrete offer to Paris in Reichstag debate
Berlin April 15 The Socialists press for a definite reparations settlement proposal to France during the Reichstag debate on Baron von Roeenberg's address. Breitscheid urges a plan placing blame on occupation costs, while Helfferich argues Germany must resist reparations while Ruhr remains occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Berlin
Reichstag
Baron van Roeenberg
Herr Breitscheldt
Socialista
France
America
Agiand H
Germany
Herr Heeilscheldt
Reichstae
Karl Helfferich
They
They Inationellets
Ruhr
Imperial Treasury
Dresuil
Stamford car theft probe by state police investigated
Stamford April 18 state police sergeant Frank Virelli began an inquiry into locally stolen automobiles. Seven involved cars are said to bear marks that may link them, engine numbers appeared tampered, many vehicles were found in Greenwich, one car reportedly not owned by Adelbert A. Skee, a former corporation milinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Specialiy
Univer
Frank Virelli
Wergdowski
Greenwich
Adelbert A. Skee
Corporation Milinder
Mileage Books Delayed From Interstate Rate Cut
The Public Utilities Commission blocked the interstate commerce board order for interchangeable mileage books at reduced rail rates from taking effect immediately. Railroads in our state and others ask for an injunction and a ruling was expected by April, with further action after federal decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BYSY
Public
Atilinies Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rivlorda
School Board Set Meeting Date April 25
A garbled notice indicates a school board meeting on April 25 with unclear details. The fragment mentions the advancement of the next meeting and scheduling context, but the text is unreadable and lacks concrete participants or locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meatinga
Mualee
Calwre
Ridgefield Expected to Stay on Standard Time This Summer
Ridgefield residents expect no clock change as officials delay daylight saving action. Banks railroads and post office may observe daylight time, but the majority prefer standard time and will likely keep it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Lions Club Ladies Night Proves Gay Colorful Affair
The Bridgeport Lions Club held its second annual Ladies Night in the Stratfield ballroom with over 150 city notables, their wives and guests. The evening featured novelty dances, a broom number, and fashion notes from attendees including Mrs Ely and Mrs Hansen, while promoter William Arthur and the Power Recording Co were noted among the guests. Cont on Page eee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Civic Club
Stratfield Ballroom
Vaville
Stratfield
Bridge
Evis Club
Itareh
Nantucket
Vee V. Gahan
Walter Pinney
Charles Bu“ner
Ralph Sprague
Arthur Stone
William Winter
William Arthur
Power Recording Company
New Haven
Rotary
Europe
Polis Palace Theatre
Leourteau
Tull
Also Mentioned on This Page
Session
Rev. Leeds
A. R. Congress
Stay
Keinst
Klux Cyslops
Capidin Shipwith
W York
Alx
Paraleim Larkin
Wests
St. Layoa
Kersas
Lawlidge
Paul Theveride
National & Federation
Financia New
Snippoys
Graln
Joli Beott
Braves
Dodgers
Cuba
Credit
Nile Wile
Bang
Ken Williams
Ruth
Sand
Seed
Hellmann
Grin
Kelleher
Ty Cobb
Iftevnecig
KU Klux Cyclops
James Larkin
U. S
By Thomas L
Fay
Dirania
Oly
Wan
Ian Winnner
Lesond
Fondbeat
Cols
Rappert
Huston
Coronels
Phe
Aaron Wael
Gut Ure Yene
Everett
Waller King
Hampton Bis
Sunday Post
Seg+sion
Agai Buckley
M ‘Ry Buckley
Judiciary
Misaer
Toland
Buckiexs
Linda
Britain
L. Robbins
Auty
George Ely
Georgette
Dfland
Mra Slohg
Burn
Mims Herbert J. Hansen
Wei
Irma Nichols
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!