Parallel Death Drama Mirrors Fiction in Three Trials
Three New York farmer wives face murder charges in real life, their trials mirroring Susan Glaspell's Trifles as a ghost-woman in a play shades their fates. Jennie Werner, Blanche Terry, and Minnie Wright are linked by identical motives, settings, and ominous parallels across courtrooms and a stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searock
New York
Jennie Werner
Herkimer
Blance
Terry
New Hudson
Mra. Minnin
Wright
Susan Glasngil
Freda Terry
John Wright
Washington Square
Toa
Roy
Werner
Rutger EL. Warder
Spon Tindey
Warder
Mary U
Imig
Gaushier
Jennie
Blanche Terry
Miss Glaspell
Sinzis
Gnseen Hana
City Hall Accused of Inciting Jobless Crowd at Chamber
A crowd of about 30 veterans, claiming a city hall link, confronted Chamber of Commerce officials over job referrals. Captain Mora and others disputed that the chamber controlled city funds, while officials denied involvement and warned of future visits. The episode sparked debate over free speech and public duties, with broader coverage of related legal actions and appeals.
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City Hall
Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Edward Mora
Chamber
Gin Mora
Flanegan
Captain Mora
Capt. Mora
Courtade
Alexander F. Morrissey
Investigor
Department of Charity
Charities Department
Public Speaking Upheld by Court
Court upholds free speech claim challenging city ordinance that sought to predefine who may speak in streets and parks. Frank Morrow v Louis Orsini, a New Haven County case, involved Coleman of the American Civil Liberties Union and Socialist party. Speakers tested permit rules at Me flex Norwich Waterbury New London. Case to be taken to state Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Elizabeth G. Evans
Brookline
Less
Norwich
Court of Sommion Pleas
Theen
Coleman
Bishan Paul Jones
Waterbury
Harry Lo Edin
New Haven
American Civil Liberties Union
Socialist Party
United States
Eli
Etreeta
Frank Morrow
Louis Orsini
Certein
Thmetican Civil Libertiee Union
Meflex
New London
Common Pleas Court
State Supreme Court
Naturalization class at Y M C A hears Dr Alison Jr
Dr An ander Alison Jr of the Presbyterian church addressed the Y M C A naturalization class in the Y M C A building last night. About 200 members of the class attended as organizers prepared for citizenship exams. A lecture series on home gardening by Albert Wilkinson follows, with instruction by competent instructors to aid unemployed men in English and other studies for the court examination.
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Anander Alison, Jr
Presbyterian Chuvch
Y. MC. A
VY. M
Albert Zilkinson
Benerai
Beardsley Park Golf Club Organization Elects Officers
Beardsley Park Golf Club formed at Fellow Milt Evinhasium on Brat' ford avenue last night with Alfred Bur dick named president PB y Gahan elected secretary and Martin Leithian treasurer. TG Symington appointed chairman of the organizing committee and a by laws set adopted. Committees for rules and improvements chosen to lengthen the course and fix grounds. water pump and exterior water access to be installed.
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Beardsley Park
Milt Evinhasium
Brat’ford Avenue
Alfred Burdick
PB Y Gahan
Board of Recreation
Martin Leithian
TG. Symington
N Soravrurion
Bymington
J. Cinci
Sidney Matt
James Tremalio
Dr. Stanford
United States Calls for A Strong Navy and Honor
The speech urges a fearless, righteous defense by the navy, pledging the support of 716,500,000 Americans. It emphasizes that America seeks only what is rightfully its own, aims for peace with honor, and asks officers to build the most efficient and conscientious fleet in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilsons
America
Amarjet
Republic
United States of America
Thernai
Sun
Pesre
Auerbach & Sons
New York City
Kuerbach
House Passes Naval Bill Moves Toward Armament Reduction
The House discussed a naval bill amid calls for international disarmament talks. An amendment to halt armament spending pending a disarmament conference was defeated, while a separate proposal to reallocate funds was ruled out of order. The session highlighted hopes for reduced armaments before year end.
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Mosdell
Athorn
House
Representative Connely
Dermocret
Texas
Harding Catlun
Moore
Virginia
Giachan
Denirrat
Girl Brutally Murdered in Luzws Town Area
Imma Rhoades, fourteen, was found shot and killed on a highway near Jack's Mountain after leaving with her brother Reed Raodex who was armed with a 40 repeating rifle. The bodies were discovered by a passerby, with clues including a flashlight and pliers near the scene. Reed Raodex, recently released from a reformatory, fled. search parties comb the wooded region as investigators pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luwis
Rema Rhodes
Reonsville
Tan
Uisterisus Iscanada
Font
Melure
Reed Raodex
Achoninguse
McClure
Lane
Tie Shooue
Bretier
Hancington Reformatory
Burntaw Bank
Imma Rhoades
Pren
Lesviato
Wer Sather
Bordsville
Iea
Jack
France to compel German workers in Ruhr after occupation
An interview outlines France plans to force German workers to keep producing in the Ruhr if strikes occur. Compulsion by military authorities is expected while the aim is to avoid disruption. Germany may resist but will lose a sixth of Ruhr output, including coal, under the plan. The system resembles German wartime control by the Reichs industrial board. Preparations aim to feed the population during the transition.
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Ruhr
France
Germany
Board of Central
Wreieh
Ruhr Invasion to Head Program
The Ruhr invasion tops the agenda of the supreme council unless Germany offers closer terms. US representation could push Germany to concede. French premier Briand expected to meet with Lloyd George before the council opens. Beronayashi will join Britain’s talks for Japan.
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Ruhr
Supreme Council
Germany
Paris
United States
Harding
Jaspar
M. Briand
Lingd
George
Count Sforza
Japan
Beronayashi
Britain
Three Great Horse Races In England Today
London reports three major horse races at Newmarket and Rowley Mile as the Derby looms. The meeting consolidates events for mares and fillies with the Derby date eyed for December. A strike prompts the Tuckey club to cut a four day meeting to one day of racing, delaying other plans.
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England
London
Newmarket
Belere
Ann Iit
Tuckey Club
Dev
Fourteen Arrested in Bristol Liquor Raid
Local police raided saloons and restaurants in Bristol and arrested fourteen men. One identity of squad was seized. Bonds set at 840 dollars each for a potential city trouble. Unclear details mention road blocks and stone excavation in Mexico.
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Bristol
Mexico
Harding Reviews Atlantic Fleet Arrival at Thimble Shoal
President Harding tours the Atlantic Fleet at Thimble Shoal aboard the Mayflower with Secretary Danby and party aboard the naval yacht Sylph. Naval aircraft and destroyers maneuver as battleships, submarines, and cruisers pass in review before the president. The fleet then disperses to home ports with Nevada and Oklahoma to Norfolk and others to Boston and New York.
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Rusitstead
Washington
Danby
Pla
Qangley
Marine Guard
Wilson
Mayflower
Admiral Wilson
Ima
Comrander-In-Chief
Anc
Pennsylvania
Adual
Harding
Tmuneles
Dennyzlvania
Masry Nower
Denker
Roosevelt
Cuba
Nevada
Oklahoma
Norfolk Navy Yard
Tah
Flamare
North Dakota
Boston
New York
Newcondy
Com
Charleston
Senate to Vote On Knox Peace Resolution Contested
Senate debate centers on Knox peace plan tied to the Versailles treaty. Senators Underwood and McKellar condemn the measure as weak while Borah and Nelson defend it as a prudent step. The discussion touches on disarmament and reparations and flags risks of the United States acting without treaty participation.
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Senate
Knox
Sonstors ‘Lodge
Kmex
Borah
Oalhora
Benator Nelson
Brutl
Germany
Underwood
Acyals Jas
McKellar
Fnessee
United States
Gals
Barah
Ari Nean
Idano
Marital Strife Prompted Several Divorce Pleas
The records show multiple divorce actions across Stamford and Plainfield. May Pagshols Jackson sues Harry B. Jackson over religion in baptism and marital discord after September 16 1936 wedding. Helen E Reynolds seeks divorce and custody from Tester G Reynolds, naming four children Marjorie Kenneth Raymond and Douglas with disputes over custody. Mary A Wrey’s maiden name appears in the Reynolds case as part of a desertion claim. The Reynolds marriage dated March 21 1477 notes brief cohabitation and furniture removal after disputes. Alimony claims were entered then withdrawn.
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Pagshols Jackson
Stamford
Harry B. Jackson
Helen E. Reynolds
Tester G. Reynolds
Nox
Marjorie
Kenneth
Raymond
Douglas
Reynolds
Nession
Dana
Marriner
Rianer
Oath of
Mary A. Wrey
Rizners
Niner
Males Found Guilty of Murder Gets Life Sentence
In Rockville Connecticut on April 2 Charles Males aged 42 was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a four juror panel in the superior court. Judge Frank D. Coffin sentenced Males to life in state prison. Males, born in Argentina, was charged with killing Mrs. David Rogers on her Andover doorstep after a quarrel with Anthony Mack Bol, who fired a shot but survived.
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Rockville
Conn
Avril
Chares
Frank CD. Ifainns
Argentina
David Rogers
Andover
Anthony Mack
Bol
Rogers
Mack
Obituary items for Kennelly and several local residents
Obituary notices summarize multiple local funeral services. Joan T. funeral held at 9:30 AM from Maplewood Avenue area with a requiem at St Augustine's Church. Wreaths and delegations from local groups attended. Burial at St Michael's Cemetery with committal prayers by Rev Bowen. Other obituaries include Joseph, age 60, from 7 Daley Court, with services noted at St Michael's Cemetery and Legion/delegation attendances. William W. Ours Ferr, funeral at 2 PM with Corin and Dodge delegations. Houston Wriggins services. Harold Haydon Rose services at 2:40 PM conducted by Rev Brown. Julia Meeks Hoyt widow of William Hoyt of Laurel Beach, with burial arrangements. Edward Walsh Sr and Edward Walsh Jr, long-time New Haven Road worker, with funeral at Sacred Heart Church and burial in St Michael's Cemetery.
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John Ty Kennelly
Joan T
St. Augustine's Church
Wate George Dorahue
K. J. Bowen
Mar Joseph A. Ganlex
Mishael J. Kays
Thomas Gletton
Patri O'Brien
Johnny
Wiliam W
Courter Yne
William VW
Wac
Nix
Wintinston Roud
Bela
Dlotk
Mev
Hall Kearns
Chiversilist Chu
Corinthan Dodge Ve
Monetala Grove
Wouston
Joseph
Edward Walsh
Edward Wilsh
Wes
New Haven
Broad Street
Frank Iluffner
Sacred Heave
St. Alichael's Cemetery
Trial for Case Twice Dismissed
A collision on Lindley Street followed two dismissals in a related trial. Mrs. Gallo, Miranti, and Mr. Granth maneuvered to avoid or cause the crash as witnesses described. The judge and lawyers debated non suit. the Supreme Court upheld that the motion to set aside the non-suit was in error, sustaining the prior ruling.
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Gallo
Lindley Street
Himost
Sgranth
Miranti
Mrs. Gaile
Thwes
Reich
Jarge Weeler
Foster
Supreme Ca
Bein
Supreme Court
Pele
Sevdas
Circulars spark May Day revolt talk in city
Police face protests as radicals circulate May Day leaflets across areas, urging a social revolution. Connecticut official warns prosecutors will pursue those linked to the propaganda, while government agents consider deportation for accused agitators.
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Guite
Andoy
Maer
Wilts
P. Hazen
Cureau
Connecticut
Bridsenort
Unite States
Proariak For America
Lee Gu Nile
Amiecrica
Srroush
Proletariat
America
Testimony Aids Burroughs Case on Stand
Burroughs case edging forward as Holbrook confirms Burroughs spoke of stealing a can, while Klein and Hrogis are linked to coercive acts. Nyquist defense to present Basden and Baxten testimony as court sessions potentially extend beyond Sunday. Guards watched over Baxten during defense questioning.
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Holbrook
Burroughs
Halhereday
Hphrogis
Klein
Klein ’ Burrough
Sven Nyquist
New York
Almon C. Basden
Basten
Miss Baxten
Captain Gronin
Quarneys
Hughes Delays Marked by Diplomatic Talks in Washington
A note outlines delayed decision making as Ambassador Auckland Geddes and Belgian envoy meet in Washington. Counselors of the French and British embassies discuss security near the capital. RZ MEUVA J MERRILL of Washington plans a May 11 address at Center Hall 306 Fairfield Ave, urging unity at the Think Center.
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Meuva J, Merrill
Washington
Interna Fional
Unity Now
Fairfeld Ave
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Jriar
Alison
Beardsley Park Golf Club
U.S
Tom
RED Cross Office
Ted Cross
Lee County Court
Tront
Johnnie
London Evening News
War
Sheig
Litaiburser
Cleese
Shen Uwest
Mazanne
Erma Rhodes
Lewiston
G_S
Atlantic
William May
Julia Meeks Hoyt
William T. Hoyt
Laurel Beach
Mitford
Levnoon
Laurel Geach
Pith Avenue
Laurel Beadia
Hughes
Amerigen
Auckland Geddes
Clonelou
Auckland
Ron de Mercken
State Department
Ley
Gillette Razors
American Hardware
Valrtinid
Accone
Willitye
Vasin
G. W. Fairchild & Sons, Inc
Bridgeport
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