Shooting at school house crowds leads to arrests in Fairfield
A chaotic scene near a schoolhouse ends with five officers under arrest on technical charges as the mob demands details. Medical Examiner Dr. Donaldson describes the fatal shot that killed Fischer as a small caliber bullet entering the neck and exiting near the mouth. The crowd hampered investigations and state police were summoned as prosecutors prepared hearings at Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Bill
Ranning Wouth
Edwood
Fischer
William HH. Donaldson
Fairfield
Donaldann
Donaldson
Ouf
William H. Donaldson
William A. Kinsella
Lynehan
Kinsella
Hebrew Cemetery
William Buderas
Fast Main Street
Bridgeport
Lewis Rubin
Fire destroys Brooklyn wood-working factory. 150 flee blaze
New York April 26 A Brooklyn wood-working factory fire injures one firefighter and forces about 150 workers to flee onto the street. The blaze causes estimated damage of 49000 pounds. Fifty employees were trapped and torn from fire floor windows. None of the trapped workers were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Taxpayers warned of April due dates and penalties
Taxpayers of the city firepirt are advised that April payments are due by April 1st with late charges accruing after April 30th. Notices reference accounts overdue since April 1, 1988, and interest on delinquent balances. Howard S. Challenger, Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Wal
Impaldaire
Ats Tan
Mont
Howard
Challenger
Fairfield Club to Host Talks at Bridgeport Luncheon
Fairfield Lancheon club will meet Tuesday noon at Champs Wurm Black Rock with Wallace M. Bayliss of Booth and Bayliss Business School Bridgeport as speaker on Throwing the Bull. The event is directed by Charles Otto and includes town activities, songs by Roger Ludlowe High students, and remarks from James P. O'Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Wallace M. Bayliss
Booth and Bayliss Business School
Bridgeport
Fairfield Lancheon Club
Champ's Wurm
Black Rock
Charles ¥. Otto
Roger Ludlowe High School
Baylias
James P. O'Day
F. E. Palletti
Bea
Wiliam H. Donaldson
Tax Plan Shapes Postwar Finance Debate
The chancellor reports a path to surplus despite high taxation and weak consumer demand. He highlights debt reduction, gold standard parity, and a proposed betting tax aimed at legal bookmakers to boost revenue, while warning that a coal strike could force broader tax hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Churchill
America
United States
Churchill
TWO CHILDREN HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT C
Two children were injured in a street crash on Barnum avenue near Pembroke streets. Helen, three, was thrown from a sidecar and treated for lacerations. the other child struck by a car on Washington avenue, eight years old, sustained unspecified injuries. Officer Wilam Buckley investigated the crashes yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ildren
Esterday
Herbert Sweet
Holly Street
Conrad Simon
Merritt Street
Helen
Matorcvete
Wilam Bpuckley
Barnum Avenue
Pembroke Streets
Neocon
Herman S Levine
Madison Avenue
Washington Avenue
Strak John Letzle
Lestee
Levinson sues Shaw to claim rights to The Chocolate Soldier
New York April 26 AP Jesse A Levinson filed in Suprema court to establish exclusive ownership of motion picture rights to the Gordon operetta Wer Tapters foldat and its English adaptation The Chocolate Soldier. Levinson says Shaw contends the operetta is a burlesque of his play Arms And the Man and that its use in motion pictures would infringe his copyright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jesse A. Levinson
George Mernard Shaw
Levinson
Shaw
Whittemore Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Robbery Case
A Whittemore jury remained deadlocked after a lengthy defense and state closing where Prosecutor Moore labeled alibi witnesses as fake and challenged the defense. Key witnesses Bunce and Myer disputed by the defense testified earlier, while Whittemore’s family watched from court.
Head Dismissal Triggers Nurses Exit at Hospital
Nurses accuse Dr Hippolitus and wife of running the institution and withholding mail. Mrs Roberts, in nine months, held three posts including superintendent and night supervisor. Directors met with the Medical board as graduate nurses are hired to replace staff. institution nine months old and seeking registration amid unsettled promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shye
Wourd Ly
Adrestors
Frank J. Gstrof
CG. Gramigna
Yise G. Sencord
Jappolitus
Mrouieals
Frank Pras Aul Hippolilaa
Father and Son Sunday Planned by Rotary Club Milford
Milford aims to honor Boys Week with Father and Son Day in church on Sunday. Pred M Clark chairs boys’ work and seeks clergy cooperation to deliver messages fostering understanding between fathers and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Milford
Csprealy
International Rotary
Church of Christ Congregational
Plymouth
Flrst
Board of Mire Commissioners
Municipal
George van ‘Torn Post
Sons of Union Veterans of
Clifford W. Collins
Orange
Ford
P. Merwin
Mars
William Buckingham
A. B. Nichels
Pet. A. Nettleton
G. Payne
Gorham
Eugene Coa, Jr
Joulse Beard
F White
Mabel Salomey
Zing Pot
Doris Merwin
John Lucash
Russell Roe
Carlton Ryder
J. D. Brown
Omar W. Platt
Wiliam H. Clark
Eugene Gilmartin
Betty
Constantend Geraldine Fitzgerald
New Haven
Robert L. Minor
Bridgeport
Harry Ellicott
James Stoner
Nathan Santer
New London
Philian Brineat
Waterbury
Joseph Casello
Hartford
Howard Ross
Peters Monnday
Evenirg
Mitv & Lady Fowler Council
Sons and Dayeaters of Liberty
Red Men's Hall
Driver Taken In Parked Car Crash
Howard I Vandersiive, 43, of 23% Alex Street, was arrested at 6 PM for operating a vehicle under the influence after he crashed into a parked car owned by John Duggan on Middle Street in front of MohwWwan Market. Officers said he backed into another car while trying to untangle the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard I. Vandersiive
Alex Street
Mayer
Trate
Frank Calam
Vandersiice
Middle Street
MohwWwan
John Duggan
Brocks Street
Trattee
Uniter Bunds
Obituary notices and funeral services in Stratford area
A string of obituaries and funeral announcements from Stratford and surrounding areas. Mary A Bell, Hoye Stroh Rafatte, Adolf Palmberg, Mary Fagan, Antonio Leconte, Mary E. Talmadge, Edward Osborne, Dr. C. W. Adamson, Amelcare Muroni, and Hylton Treadwell are among those honored. Details include dates, times, church services, and burial locations, with family survivors and officiants noted where listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyson Treadwell
Hylton Treadwell
Main St
Stratford
KH. C. Whitehead
Stratford Congregational Church
Hefate
Burin
Park Cemetery
Lridgeport
Wife Stands By Father Amid Confession Shock
Lilian Biggs, seventeen, testifies loyalty to her father as he is led away after confessing. She supports him despite the case and asserts familial trust while recounting their 26 years of marriage and his three children with his wife. A second woman, Tigga, reveals they were not married and had lived together for thirteen years. The article notes Biggs’s long tenure at Tewett New Man and Co and his 660 wage, with embezzlement and exposure of two homes as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigexs
Pegsy
Lilian
Itrank Jr
Biggs
Tigga
Tewett
Youth Stole Milk for Fingerprints in Court
In Danbury Arthur Smith, claiming to be a fingerprint expert, admitted stealing milk from doorsteps near North Street hoping to match fingerprints. Judge J Moss Ives fined him 10 dollars plus costs, noting the bogus defense and recent fingerprint coursework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
North Street
Arthur Smith
J. Moss Ives
Smith
James’ Parish House
Loig R. Nillis
Waterford
Ont
Gladys M. Ayearst
Toronto
Helen D. Moffitt
Marjorie Ellis
Torrington
Anna I
Costello
Waterbury
Maxine Olmstead
Mary 3
Kayt
Grace A. Rutledge
Fatterson
N. Y
Arthur Palmer
Hackensack
N. J
Janet Taylor
Palmer
Haa
Mexican and U S Judges Clash Over Santa Ysabel Case
The U S and Mexican commissioners at the Santa Ysabel case clashed over a pending decision. Judge Perry refused to join conferences until a formal decision exists and the minds of all are open. Senor Octavio called for adjournment at 1 o clock as British Minister Ovey watched the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
State Department
Washington
Sener Odagio
Vera Cruz
Havana
Brazil
Senor Octavio
Dr. Roa
Representaives
United
Senor
Octavio
Navy Tug Arrives to Aid S-31 Salvage near London
The U S navy tug Penobscott with a crew of 22 arrives at the submarine base near London to assist raising the S 31 wreck sunk with 88 lives. Officials expect salvage with pontoons soon as divers and artisans from Brooklyn arrive. Captain Ernest J Kings commands the base and will visit the scene tomorrow to prepare for salvage work expected to continue into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States Navy
Penobscott
United States
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Ernest J
Kings
Day Amendment Recitals Federal Encroachment Critics
The article reports on critics accusing the federal government of encroaching on state internal affairs, deeming it an assault on state autonomy and vitality. It notes Connecticut’s stance as comparatively successful in handling federal subsides and mentions leaders and a meeting at the Hartford club discussing arbitration and constitutional education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Carmody
Terence F. Carmody
Waterbury
Arthur M. Brown
New London County
Jewitt City
James E Wheeler
New Haven
William B. Boardman
Bridgeport
George PD. Watrous
Edward M. Day
Hartford
Profesor Wesley Arthur Sturges
Yale Law School
Hartford Club
American Citizenship Committee
State Bar Association
C.tizene
Thomas Hewes
Christopher L. Avery
Groton
George E. Beers
John Buckley
Union
William H. Qomley
Harrison Hewett
Preder
Bids Sought for Removal of Johnson Creek Wreck
City Clerk Alfred W Burdick Yeasterday called for bids to remove the wrecked barge off Johnsons creek near the Pleasure beach bridge. Bids due by noon Tuesday May 4. War department engineers study another navigation hazard, a cement laden wreck off Yellow Mill harbor, coordinating with Washington engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Burdick Yeaterday
Johnson's Creek
Pleasure Beach
War Department
Yellow Mill Harbor
Washington
City Begins Tax Warrants as Delinquent Bills Rise
Bridgeport launches a tax collection drive with 10 warrants the first batch. Tax Collector Challenger says warrants will be issued daily, targeting personal property taxes including autos. Ten-day notices inform delinquents to pay or face legal action, with sheriff to seize assets or jail if needed. Office hours extended to 9 p.m. Friday marks deadline for first half payments without penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Jonn
Maloney
Howard
Challenger
Bridgeport
Mr. Challeger
Russell Neary
Frank Finn
State of
Connecticut
City of
Hines
City Ha
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Kennett
Holmes
Larson
Hull
Nestle’s
Vers
Mme
Vera Noble
Meigs Wleig
Fairfield Club
EAR Bridgeport
W. M. Bayliss
George Bernard Shaw
Whittemore
Thomas Bunce
Sumper
Denrly Whittemore
Zuanen
Bunce
John Myer
Philadelphia
Margaret Whittemore
Moore
Alfred Guggisberg
Bradley Lansill
Wisile ¥. Kraft
Marty J. Russell
Alfibi
Dora Jansen
Sumner
Myers
Price
Gumner
Gusalaberg
Guggisberg
Guggisberg Hag Tollay Restaurant
Civic Organization
Mary A Bell
Mary A. Bell
Harral Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
St. Miramels
Misaell
John
James FF
Mell
Wizabeth
Margaret Bell
Rose Stroh Rajatte
Hoye Stroh Rafatte
West Broad Street
St. Anthony's Gaureh
Walker P
Masalcott
Joseph Pord
Matthew A. Pankus
Ave Marin
Mia Luna Jacques
Miss Have House
Mabel Pendergast
F. H. Mussieolt
Ford Real Tite
Nervics
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Adolf VF
Palmberg
Adolf
Redding
Fred Pruss
Wilson Street
Claude Palmberg
Fred Praas
Esther Palmberg
Red Prass
W. J. Chelleren
Swedish Methodist Church
Melate
West Redding
Mary, Vagan
Mary I. Fagan
Thomas Kagan
Greene Avenue
St. Michael's Cemetery
Antonio Luconte
St. Vinecent's Hospital
Goodwin Street
Ile
Anna
Joseph
Paul
Michael Leconte
Angelo
Pasquale Leconte
Worcester
Mass
Carmella
Gaarston Depot
Rosarle Leconté Rubjine
Mary E. Falmadge
Mary EH
Talmadge
Munroe Street
Winfield
St. George's Episcopal Church
H. A. Kely
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Walmadge
Pearl Talmadge
A. D. Canton
Lois Wells
Howard Clinton
Edward Osborne
Edward Qasborne
Stairfield
Emilet Street
John H. Grant
Church of Christ
Oshorne
Fairefield East
C. W
Adamson
Worl
C. W. Adamson
Emma Iing Adamson
Litchfield
Conn
Amelcare Muroni
Holy Rosury Church
Muroni
Thomas Zimesla
Pasquale Imbroda
Stamford
Nicolo Romano
Italy
Hospital
U.S
NAVY
Carnegie Foundation
Sta
Tegal Aid
Bar Association
Connecticut Conference of Special Work
Norwich
Thomas Heaven
Thomas M Steele
Frederick EH. Wiggin
David 8
Day
Bravest A
Ingli
Thomas FY
Noe
Johnson Creek
Chrysler
Imperial
THE
Standard Motors Corp
Wairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Wan
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