New County Budget Discussed At Regional Session
County officials including Senator Charles F Wheeler and Commissioners W Hartel and M Kent attended a brief meeting on the budget. They reported a plan to reduce taxation and maintain debt while funding improvements. The assembly debated a rail project from Stratford to Avercreek and other legislative actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Till
Suyimtey
Uo Sinaw
Eakues
Charles F. Wheeler
Kood Linda
Hridge‘port
Stratford
Avercreek
Shaw
F Rethel
Waterbury Publisher Elected as a P A Officer
New York April 26 ApP Frank DB Neves of the Washington Mar was reelected president of the Associated Press at today’s board meeting. New officers named include first vice president Frederick I Thompson Monile Ala Beginter second vice president W J Pape Waistburs Conn Republican counsellor Melville F Stone secretary Kent Coppa distant secretary Jackson S Elfiott treasurer J Ft Youatt Executive committee elected includes President Noyes Adolph Ochs Clack Howell Lansing Bus Elvert LW Baker Robert McLean Benjamin Anthony.
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New York
Frank DB. Neves
Washington Mar
Associated Press
Frederick I. Thompson
Monile
Ala Beginter
W J. Pape
Waistburs
Conn
Republican
Melvile F Stone
Kent Coppe
Jackson S. Elfiott
J. Ft. You
Classified real estate offer with ground plot and camp files
Classified notice describes a money making opportunity offering a plot of ground with camp files and gy tation. Mentions buyers and carpet and antique furniture aspects, suggesting an old want ad style listing for property and movable goods.
Body of Man Drowned in November Found at Calfy Pasture Beach
April 26. The body of Frank J. Thompson of New Canaan, who drowned on a fishing trip in Norwalk Harbor last November, was found today at Calfy Pasture beach by Frederick Simpson. Thompson, aged, son of Mrs. Nellie Hambton, formerly served as a marine instructor in New York. Thompson was a World War veteran.
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Smorwalk
Frank J. Thompson
New Canaan
Norwalk Harbor
Calfy Pasture Beach
Frederick Simpson
North Taylor Avenue
Thompson
Effnger White
White
Elk's
Nellie Hambton
New York
MC. A. Thompson
Danbury Patriots Repulse British Pageant Promotes Revolutionary History
Ten thousand spectators flocked to Danbury for a historical pageant marking the 199th anniversary of the sacking of Danbury by 2,000 British troops on April 26. The event featured remarks by George B. Godard and Yale historian Marley M. Bakewell, with inscriptions by L. J. Higgins and design by Frank C. Boardman. Showcased militia alarms, baggage of war, and a reenactment of British withdrawal to Westport amid Patriot resistance.
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Danbury
Ftate Histor
George &. Godard
Connecticut
Marley M. Bakewell
Yale History Department
Colonial Armes
I’. Ward Ved
Saratoga
Higgins
Dan 'Bury
Pagean
Redcoats
War Department sanctions force cuts on Mississippi river reports
The passage describes a plan to cut the river on the right bank near New Orleans to relieve a flooded area. It notes incidental damage would be greater than benefits, cites Secretary Davis, concerns from Governor Snipson about authority, and assurances to reimburse any loss to life or property. Mayor Reefer pledges state and city to cover such costs.
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Louisana
New Orleans
Poydran
Davis
Vernor Snipson
Eines
Puernor
Preefe
New Orleany
Reese
Man Seizes Woman On Main Street Arrested
Matthew Paronelli was arrested yesterday after seizing Mrs Henry No Venter on Main Street. He was held at police headquarters on breach of the peace. Traffic Officer Joel Ryan rushed to aid and placed Paronelli under arrest after several bystanders failed to identify him, following thefts at nearby department stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Paronelli
Mein Street
Aepartmes
Louisiana plan to blast levee to save New Orleans
Desperate federal, state and local leaders proposed blasting a large breach in the east levee below New Orleans to reduce flood crest height and protect the city and surrounding territory. The plan, awaiting River Commission and Army engineers approval, drew protests from Natchez, Baton Rouge and nearby communities fearing widespread inundation.
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Menmptis
Tenn
New Orleans
Arkansas
Mississippi
Federa
River Commission
Army Engineers
Vicksburg
Hoover
Jadwin
New Fairfield Boy Dies After Runaway Injury
Danbury reports that ten year old Varn J. Sanford of New Fairfield died at Danbury hospital from a skull fracture suffered when his carriage was thrown during a runaway on a steep New Fairfield road. Burial set for Thursday at his grandparents’ home and New Fairfield Congregational Church.
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Danbury
Varn J. Sanford
Pred” J. Sanford
New Fairfield
Danbury Hospital
New Wall
Sanford
New Pairfield
New Bullfield Congregational + church
Danbury Trolley Strike Ends After Months of Walkout
Danbury newspapers report the Danbury Bakery and Transportation Co strike ended today after 29 employees walked out on November 23 when a new contract was denied. Buses have operated on company lines since then, with most strikers having found other work. officials called the conclusion largely a formality.
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Danbury
Danbury Bower and Transportation Co
Danbury Woman Dies at Age 91 in Connecticut
Banbury April 26. Mrs. Mary Lo Ward, ninety one, died at her home today after more than sixty years of charitable work. For forty years she led the Deanbury Leler society and for thirty years served as investigator of the town's poor.
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Banbury
Mary Lo Ward
Hee
Deanbury Leler Society
Flood risk from artificial break along New Orleans levee line
In New Orleans area a levee breach could flood 70 000 acres, endangering rich alluvial truck farming and trapping zones along St Bernard and Plaquemines parishes toward Lake Borgne. The marshes host muskrat, mink, otter, raccoons, opossums with strong fur trade, and bird life including ducks and deer in season.
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New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Poydras
Louisiana
Wnton
Refugees on levee as Arkansas City drowns
In Arkansas City, floodwaters leave about 2,900 residents stranded on levees with ten to twelve feet of water. Mayor A J Temmingway appeals for food, clothing, and boats while two drownings are reported in capsized boats. Refugees endure hunger and exposure as relief efforts lag and reports reach from nearby towns.
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New
Oreans
Helena
Ari
Vicksburg
Red River
Arkansas
Yazoo River
Mississippi
New Orleans
Leth
Arkensag
Red Cross
Alien
Watson
Endotte
Kiso
Dermott
Tliler
Kochttzke
Dell
McFerrin
River
Marie
Arkansas City
Miesiasippi
Helan
Cairo
Quachite
131
Dorado
Callon
Ashley County
Mississippi Delta
Mississippi River
Yazou
Rolling Park
Uttien
Stingtown
Little Rock
Arx
Litte Rock
A. J. Temmingway
Hemmingway
Cleveland
Mise
Dovers
Home
Milford Red Cross Exceeds Its Quota
Milford Red Cross members forwarded 600 dollars to Washington for Mississippi flood relief and sent 260 dollars last Saturday. The chapter surpassed its 525 dollar quota by over 200. Officers include Mrs. Clinton Bills president Earl Adamos secretary Mrs Arthur Cross treasurer and Mrs S Y Pine publicity director.
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Milford
T He Amercan
Red Cross
Washington, D.C
Redroes
Clinton Bills
Earl Adamos
Arthur — Fy Cross
S. OY. Pine
Government Tow Boats Aid in Flood Relief
Two officers Wake tion and Greenhiblar of the Cincinnati district were ordered to Memphis for flood relief duty. Superintendent W. Southgate announced the action as President Powell approved, placing Coyura Troquaim Ottawey and Wen tucky in readiness for relief work.
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Cincinnati
Wonsefender
Wake Tiohin
Greenhiblar
Cinelummd
Memphis
W. Southgate
Incinnat
Melthouse
Minfor
Robert Fi. Powell
Tha ‘Reimall
Lintts Coyura
Troquaim
Ottawey
Wentucky
Veterans Take Charge Of Home For Soldiers In Noroton
A new state commission will administer the Home for Soldiers at Noroton starting after July. It grants authority to set rules of discipline, hire staff, and admit all male veterans. it also protects current janitors and other workers from dismissal without a hearing. The bill defines veterans as those honorably discharged who served in U S forces in major conflicts and who resided in Connecticut at enlistment.
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Fitch Wome
Noroton
U.S
China
United States
Connecticut
Trenton Man Charged With Murder of Wife's Suitor
Lambertville with three principals in a fatal love-triangle. Charles Price 63, Juura 38, and Tidward Masterson 38. Price, who married Laura as a youth, faced a murder charge after a prior fight left him battered. Mrs Price had a nightly car arrangement with Masterson under a strange living pact. The sworn statements detail a plan to shoot and then harm himself, with Price claiming he intended only to wound Masterson.
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Trenton
N. J
Peare Elmer Smith
Lambertville
Charles Price
Juura
Price
Tidward Masterson
Frice
Laura
Charles, Jr
Masterson
Fea
Mnxterson
MJ. Moonan
Accused Embezzler Brought From Stamford
Luci Lamont thirty eight of 551 Main Street Stamford former Fair first resident was returned to this city yesterday from Stamford where arrested on a warrant for embezzlement. Detective Sergeant Daniel Broley brought the prisoner back. Lamont is charged with appropriating diamond rings valued at 290 from Michaels Jewel Company where he was employed as an agent. The rings were valued at 300.
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Luci Lamont
Main Street
Stamford
Fairfirst
Stemfnd
Daniel Broley
Lamont
Michael's Jewell Company
Walle
Obituary for John Snyder and related notices
Funeral services for John Snyder son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Snyder were held yesterday morning at the late home on Puk avenue. Rev Dr I L Snare of Sacred Weart conducted the church services at afeloct with hymns Lead Kindly Light and a live choir. Pallbearers included Joseph Helenus Joseph Alon Ernest Young Len Weer nun es Anthony fate vues and Anihent Todlsig Unterment will be in St Michaels cemetery. The mortuary chapel of Nugent Baker handled arrangements. The Rev W H Jepsen of St Luke’s officiated. Interments followed at Milford’s Hyinsanghd cemetery. The funeral for Mrs Hannah Warwick widow of James Warwick was held Tuesday afternoon from 68 Oak, Milford. Interment in Lakeview cemetery.
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John Snyder
Daniel Snyder
Bralelock Jour
Joseph Alon
Ernest Young
Len Weer Nunes
Anthony Fate Vues
Anihent Todlsig
St. Michaels Cemetery
Five Poisoned After Dining Out In New York Bound Party
Five youths traveling from Hoston to New York stopped for a meal and were poisoned. Two of the group were unconscious on arrival at St Vincent's Hospital and later moved to the Emergency hospital. Names of the victims were not known by the riders who gave them a lift.
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New York
Hoston
St. Vincent's Hospital
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Credit Men Elect Officers in Meriden
In Meriden Hartford Association of Credit Men held its annual meeting at the Winthrop Hotel with 75 members from across the state. Elected for the coming year were Vice President I. FR. Ogren, secretary J. I. Prentis, and treasurer G. E Root, with reports presented and speeches by leaders from Hartford Waterbury New York and Bridgeport.
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J. &. Trego
National Association
Ogren
Branley Works
New Britain
J. I. Prentis
The
Morrow Machine _ company
Hartford
G. E Root
P. and W. Corbin Company
New Anglican Prayer Book Sparks Riot in London
Police quelled a disturbance at Queens Hall as hecklers interrupted the Archbishop of Canterbury during the Religious Tract Society annual meeting criticizing the revised Book of Common Prayer as Popish. A motion to persuade the government to reject the prayer book led to shouted protests and arrests.
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London
Queens Hall
Canterbury
Religious Tract Society
Rome
Dance at American Hardware store draws about 500 crowd
About 500 persons attended the annual dance and entertainment given by the personnel of the American Hardware store at the Wink last night. Entertainers included Dorothy Rich Buddy Sarvey Marian Katz Mary Levin George Sigler Thomas Neary William Reynolds and Eva Craham.
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American Hardware Store
Witz
Dorothy Rich
Buddy Sarvey
Marian Katz
Mary Levin
George Sigler
Thomas Neary
William Reynolds
Eva Craham
Judge Dismisses Plagiarism Charge Resulting in Startling Resemblances
Federal Judge Augustus N. Hand dismissed a suit by Wilfred North Richard Schayer and J G Alesander against Sidney Howard claiming plagiarism of They Knew What They Wanted. The Californians argued The Fall of The Moon written with Howard's collaboration resembled Howard's work.
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New York
Tae Tull
Augustus N. Hand
Wilfred North
Richard Schayer
J. G. Alesander
Sidney Howard
Howard
Boy Killer Sentenced to Death in Chair
Floyd Kewitt an eight year old from Conneaut was sentenced to die in the electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary on August 10 for the murders of Mrs Cela Brown and her five year old son Frederick Just February. He confessed to visiting Mrs Brown’s home at night to listen to the radio and to killing the woman and her son after being repulsed by her advances.
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Jepyerson
Oba
Floyd Kewitt
Cela Brown
Frederick
Ohio Penitentiary
Brown
Body Found In Barrel Believed To Be Feud Victim Angela Bor mink
Police say a body found concealed in a barrel near the city Jannite is identified as Angela Bor mink, 25, of Monomjahely City. The victim wore only underwear, with no clear signs of violent struggle. authorities suspect a feud involvement.
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Bellair
Anell
Angela Bormink
Hadassah Society Shows Palestine Work
The regular Hadassah meeting at the Wel tH building last night featured Mrs Samuel Mellitz in charge. A display of Tra logiinian hand work and textiles was shown with performances by Di KEAN Wie pre sented: Prayer Myre Ul Sehtelder Tolle songs, Min. Stela Shapiro, reading, Mra HW. Newmag, violin solo, Hessie Schwartz.
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Briderpar’ Tadassah Society
Welth
Samuel Mellitz
Gans Victim Harry Wood Improves After Injury
The condition of Harry Wood, twenty eight, of 805 Connecticut, improved today after he was found hurt Saturday. An ambulance transported him to the hospital where Dr. Joseph Horgan gave treatment and he rested.
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Harry Wood
Connecticut
Polson
Cits
Joseph Horgan
Wood
Negro gets life for theft of 86 cents and sandwich
Walter J. Hunter, an African American, was sentenced in Oakland to life in prison for stealing 86 cents and a roast pork sandwich. The judge cited Hunter's three prior prison terms as the reason for the harsh sentence.
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Oakland
Calif
Walter J. Hunter
Hunter
Leon Gray
Paralyzed boy clings to life in Roanoke botched case
Walter Boothe an 18 year old farmer from Roanoke fights for life after a dislocated vertebra operation left him paralyzed. Despite artificial respiration started 114 hours ago by two man shifts, doctors report no change while family clings to a sliver of hope and a nurse’s calm optimism.
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Roanoke
Walter Boothe
Han
Rege
Torso
Farmer
Whoack
Physiciane
Boothe
Tam
Five Injured In Milford Turnpike Crash At Orange
Five persons including Tenry Wagner of Arctic Starzet local manufacturerare injured in a collision at the Milford turnpike and Fairlea Farm road Orange last night. Wagner is bedridden at his Acetic street home. four Litowinis from Waterbury are in New Haven hospital with lacerations and fractures.
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Tenry Wagner
Arctic Starzet
Milford
Fairlea Farm
Orange
About
Waterbury
Walter Marin
Minnie Marin
Frleanor Marin
Nellie Litowinis
Kyle
Poplar Street
George M Ronk Dies in Walden New York Police Chief
Dispatches report the death of George M Ronk chief of police at Walden New York at 68 after several days of pneumonia He led Walden police for about thirty years making more than 2600 arrests and was famed for a badge that deflected a bullet in early life He had many Bridgeport friends who remembered him well.
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Walden
N. Y
Greorge M. Ronk
Honk
Bridgeport
Ultef Ronk
Walden Olice
Con Witicer
Meetings Tonight Among Various Fraternal Organizations
Tonight fraternal bodies listed include Masons and aid groups meeting at 62 Cannon Street and 1087 Broad Street. Lodges such as Vroakah, Lincoln Lodge No 4, and Golden Mild Lodge announce gatherings with expected attendees and local officers.
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Vroakah Lodge
Harry Vongdou Post
Golden Mild
Lincoln Chele Xo
Lagnes of the
GATR
Cannon Street
Monster Lodge
Broad Street
Legree of
Powahontta Kyota Vounvil
Wirmony T Ladge
Independent Order of B'Nal Brith
Lys Maly Steet
Cental Labor
Penguin Battles on Yangtze as US Ship Attacked Near Nanking
Reported last night on the Yangtze describes the US auxiliary Penguin under fire from the south bank between Nanking and Shanghai. Bluejackets wounded, one mortally, as Penguin and other ships retaliated with heavy guns while Cantonese forces replied with field pieces. Nearby, the destroyers Paul Jones John D. Ford and the British Cockchafer and six Cantonese gunboats were involved in further exchanges amid ongoing fighting between northern and southern factions.
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Sitanghal
Tungwo
Yangtee
United States Auxiliary
Nanking
Shanghai
Caese
Paul Jones
U. S
John D. Ford
Cockchafer
Yangtse
Pukow
Creas
Jas Nicht
Death of Lieutenant Claiborne J Walker at Shanghai
Washington April 26 The death of Lieutenant Claiborne J Walker of Dixie Washington aboard the destroyer McCormick at Shanghai was reported to the Navy department by Admiral Williams who attributed the cause to gunshot wounds in a personal safety related incident.
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Washington
Claiborne’ J. Walker
Dixie, Wash
McCormick
Shanghai
Navy Department
Williams
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