O'Mahony Indicted for First Degree Murder
O'Mahony of New York City was indicted by a Grand jury for murder in the first degree in Greenwich Village. He faced a bench warrant at the County Courthouse and awaits trial during May term in the Criminal Superior Court. Also indicted were Wax Miller and Harry Bogoves in connection with the same incident, with warrants issued. Beatrice Donnelly, his sweetheart, was killed in the theatre attack in New York City, and the cases involved 25 witnesses.
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James N . O’mahony
New York City
Beatrice Donnelh
Greenwich
Harry Bogoves
Salk
Joseph Atwan
Nosite Cobbly
Newell Jennings
Mahony
Muller and
Ogees
Robert Nichols
Jennings
Dean Ralph Inge Delivers Final Yale Lecture
Yale audience hears Dean Inge of St Paul’s preach on Christian spirit and social responsibility. He warns modern socialism and materialism threaten devotion to God and neighbor, urging clergy and students to prioritize spiritual aims in life and work.
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Ralph Inge
YALE
NLM
Haven
Ernst
Legislature backs 2 cent gas tax bill for highways
Hartford April 24 Telegram staff report says the Finance committee will report favorably next week on raising the state tax on gasoline from one to two cents. About 1,600,000 dollars additional revenue would be created, with money to be used for highway construction. Motor boats would remain tax exempt. The split issue is whether funds go to town aid highways or state trunk highways, to be decided by Highway Commissioner John A MacDonald and Motor Vehicle Commissioner Hotoains B Stoeckel.
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Telegram
Hartford
Legislative Finance Committee
John A MacDonald
Hotoains B Stoeckel
Bridgeport
Ren Yakman
Sweetheart
Gil Board
Washington
Wolverine Motor Work
Senate
Fairfield County
Ridgefield
New Canaan
Easton
Milford Parish
Stratford
Dunheag Club
Greenwich
Macri
Tueson
Norwalk
Atate
Westport
Gomez resigns as Portuguese president amid failed revolt
In Lisbon on April 1 4 president Gomes who led Portugal for a year and a half offered resignation to the Congress but was rejected following a thwarted government overturn attempt. Loyal forces maintained control as the revolt clashed with government loyalists in the morning and was quickly suppressed. Also notes a boxing result: Farry Grell weighs in as a heavyweight contender in a 19 round bout.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Presiden Gomes
Zersed
Republic of Portugal
Congress
Wheeler Acquitted After Jury Verdict in Great Falls
In Great Falls Montana on April 24 Senator Burton K Wheeler was acquitted of charges that he used his senatorial position to aid clients in obtaining land permits through the land office in Washington. The verdict came after about two hours of deliberation, with Wheeler greeted by supporters and a telegram announcing the birth of a daughter.
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Great Falls
Mont
Burton K Wheeler
Lang
Washington
Wheeler
Wheeler Dudge Frank
Dietrich
Ander
Bally
Court House
Albert E Fousek
Hase
Brookhart Committee
Senate
Harry M Daugherty
Tne
Diugherty
Franki$ Dietrich
Boise Idaho
Wheeler Tietrich
Presiden
Tosevel
Borah
Communist Riot in Paris Leaves Three Dead
Paris reports a communist riot ended in an ambush early today. Three killed and 43 wounded as tensions between communist members and government forces escalated. Opposition figures warned of executions if order fails. Police promise to pursue those responsible.
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Paris
Dept Ly
Taitingro
Wo Ybareguray
Tutunge
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday in Connecticut 1925
Connecticut cities prepare for the annual shift to daylight saving time at 2 am Sunday. Officials note trains and public clocks will adjust, while some schedules and services switch to the new time. The state legislature and Nutizes State statutes offices will also adjust their clocks. Families and businesses are urged to set clocks forward tonight.
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Bridgeportera Dilan
New York
New Wave
Hartford Ratirosd
Dartaht
Connecticut
Nutinez
Mght Ag
Bank Asles and
Hel Gate
Washington
City Plans Elimination of All Night Street Parking
City traffic reform proposed including one way Main Street and no parking on Main. Ordinance would ban parking on city streets after 1 pm to 7 am. Proposals urge drivers keeping to right of center lines and left turns to white lines. Penalties range from 10 to 25 dollars.
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Fairfield
Nue Mohn
Common Council
Board of Police Commissioners
Samuel Dawe
Police Board
Dawe
Miners rescued alive from Burke mine fire in Idaho
In Wallace Idaho fourteen Burke mine workers trapped by a fire were saved alive after a rescue crew pumped water and fought the flames. The station on the 2400 foot level was destroyed as authorities reported the successful emergency operation and credited miner leader H R Uhtoff with directing efforts.
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Wallace Idaha
Burke
H R Uhtoff
Star Tunnel
Tential
Indictment in Bridgeport Murder Case Rocks City
Bridgeport authorities pursue charges in the murder of a local sweetheart case. Other items note daylight saving time start at 2 am Sunday, a missing person case, and a wide range of state and local news from Fairfield County.
Man and thief ride together in court ruling
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court dealt with a case asking whether a person who accepts an invitation to ride with a driver of stolen items bears equal guilt to the thief. The ruling centers on shared responsibility and intent in the transport of pilfered goods.
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Boypon Ayiil
Puiky
Ben H
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Henry Colkmin
Oie
Tor
Magri Trial Adourned as Jury Panel Exhausts
Olympia Macri murder trial in New Haven commences with a court adjournment from 4 to 9 am to assemble a second venire of 50. Of 67 examined, six jurors chosen, including a Milford farmer and a Sey mour farmer, with defense and state challenges noted.
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Telegram
NHW Havin
Olympia Macri
Christopher ScAvery
Daniel B Perry
Milford
Fiank J Beach
Sedley D Bauntlett
Walter Candee
Seymou
New Haven County
Charles M Perm
Southbury
Andrews
Orange
Irving . Andrews
Redding
Vale Candee
Seymour
Charles Wo Perry
Joseph Kolelaky
Death by own action theory challenges Palmquist case
disputed Titanic survivor Palmquist drowned April 18 at Beardsley Park reserve amid claims by Rev A J Okerblom of foul play. Coroner accepts accidental death, police continue probe, and residents debate whether neglect and missing autopsy hinder clarity.
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Pey
A. J. Okerblom
Puting
Oscar Palmquist
Beardsley Park Reserve
A J Okerblom
Evangelical Lutheran Salem Church
Icidea
Palmquist
Walnut Beach
Courge
Pallca
Fairfield Avenue
Peterson
Ash Creek
Abandoned by Alvi Biber Wins Divorce Decree
Edna May Taylor Biber of Norwalk was granted a decree of divorce in Superior court by Judge Newell Jennings yesterday afternoon. She said she left because he rebutted her objections to his running around with other women.
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Alvi F Biber
Norwalk
Edna May Taylor Biber
Newell Jennings
Danbury clubs raided for large liquor haul
Federal officers raided Danbury clubs and a saloon seizing four truckloads of beer and whiskey. Police arrested several men on liquor violations with bonds set at 500 to 1000 dollars. The raids targeted Frank Scargo’s saloon and five clubs including Dante Independent, Danbury Mutual Musicians, Maple Shade, and American Independent, with hearings to follow.
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Doolan
Danbury
Ajucis Doodlan
New Yonk
Frank Scargo
White Street
Dante Independent Club
Elm Street
William G. Gillette
Danbury Mutual Muscians’ Club
Anthony Gillotte
Maple Shade Club
Ralph
United States
WH Cable
Dead Doolan
Arhigeport
Berlin Plays Diplomacy in Balkan Peace Motives
Berlin circles say Balkan peace hinges on England and France with France backing Jugoslavia against Bulgaria while Russia eyes Romania and Bulgaria. Greece mobilizes on the border as interallied talks aim to curb war fever amid Bulgarian civil strife.
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Berlin
England
France
Balkans
Jugoslavia Ty Sofia
Bulgaria
Jugoslavia
Athens
Jugoalavia
Russia
Helleven
Bessarabia
Runse
Trotzky
Roumania
Norwalk Youth Wins State Oratorical Prize
Norwalk High School student Erich Pam won the state oratorical contest with a strong delivery, earning $100 and securing a spot in the northeastern regional final in Brooklyn. Lola Ransom of Putnam High School took second with $76, and Mildred Davis of Gilbert School, Winsted, placed third with $50.
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Broadstreet High School
Fochard
Higgins
Public Utilities
Hartford
Erich Pam
Norwalk High School
Fairfield County
Gor~erticut
Brooklyn
Mildred Davia
Gilbert
Winsted
Franklin E Peinees
Louis P Slide
New Britain
R W Harriman
Willam Ho Hall
Weat Antford
William Reresnerket
Hartford Public Wy
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