Trial delays as Mack jury short by three men in New Haven
New Haven on April 28 marks a historic delay as Olympia Mack’s murder trial adjourns with only nine jurors seated out of required twelve. Prospective jurors faced lengthy questioning amid health issues and a flood of peremptory challenges. A rosary gift from Stratford’s Sexton family comforted Mack in court as proceedings explore potential jurors and juror bias.
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New Haven
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John Bagnano
New Haven County
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Daniel DB
Perry
Milford
Frank J. Beach
Milford Farmer
Charles M. Perry
Southbury
Parner
Walter Candee
Seymour Farmer
Irving A. Andrew
Orange Farmer
Sedley T. Bartlett
East Haven
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Derby
Frank N. Platt
William 26
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Olympia Mack
James Sexton
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Rome
Macris
Yall
Sexton
William Wallace Parsell
Bridgeport Star
Koletsky
Parsell
Koletsk
Theroupos
Senator Moses Opposes Dawes Rules Reform in Tax Talk
Senator Moses of New Hampshire, a rules committee member, said rules do not block legislation popular with the people and forecast no changes next session. He advocated tax reform, cited past fights including cloture and U S entry timing, and backed the Dawes plan as safeguarding the nation from danger.
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Washington
Dawes
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Moses
New Hampshire
Genacal Dawes
Old North Church
Boston
Rules Committee
von Winderburg
Germany
Culbertson Named Roumania Minister
Washington April 28. Wilam B Culbertson, vice chairman of the tariff commission, was announced as minister to Roumania at the White House after several days of consideration and confirmation from the Roumanian government.
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Wilam
Culbertson
Tariff Commission
Roumania
White House
Che
New Ripper Bill Retains Most of Blodgett Points
Hartford April 28 A move to appoint Bridgeport tax officers under State Tax Commissioner Blodgett's ripper bill appears set with Governor Trumbull's assent. Challenger Lloyd eds, Lavery and allies push for a tax collector role, while Miller would be tax assessor and Kelly the tax attorney. Bridgeport leaders seek to defeat similar measures, rallying Democratic votes with New Haven and other groups backing their effort.
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Senate
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Florida
Challenger
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Bledgett
Guy Miller
Fairfield
Edward L. Kelly
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Lavery
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Trumbull
Lampoon Mail Restoration After Censorship Scar
Harvard Lampoon and Advocate magazines saw mail access restored after Boston police seized the April issue. Post Office officials approved censored copies, with responsibility resting on recipients, while actions on criminal aspects awaited Massachusetts US Attorney guidance.
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Massachusetts
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Boston
Cambridge
Boson
Washington
Post Office Department
Ex Kaiser Speaks Liberal on Hindenburg Election
Doorn Netherlands April 28. Former Kaiser Wilhelm at his chateau spoke about Hindenburg’s election and its link to restoring the monarchy. He addressed an audience including Princess Hermine and officers, with cheers for the Kaiser and a wine celebration afterward.
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Extradition to Conn For Arson Suspect
Alfred Harding also known as Bernard Davis of Lynbrook L I is held for extradition to Connecticut on arson and attempted murder charges in the Bethel trunk factory fire. Connecticut witnesses place him at the scene. habeas corpus denied. defense plans appeal.
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Fairfield County
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Brooklyn
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John Hollsworth
Westchester County
Fred Weeks
Ward
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Maurice Zuccert
Bridgeport
Kenealy's Stamford Job Defeat Planned in Report
Hartford April 28 The first City court fight before the legislature to be acted on tomorrow centers on the Stamford City court judgeship with Judge Samuel Young Senator Matthew Kenealy and Clerk Daniel Hickey named. The Judiciary committee reports that a favorable outcome for Young is likely and Hickey would be appointed to succeed Kenealy as Stamford county prosecutor. Kenealy has faulted the state organization and threatened a bitter fight as the party split grows. Continued on page two.
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Hickey
Kenealy
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Tiekwy
Frank B. Churiny
Julia M. Emery
Krenny
Mother of three kept prisoner on barge for years
Jersey City April 28 A feud between two barge captains exposed a tale of Martha Warn daughter of one owner and wife of the other kept aboard her husband's coal barge for five years She bore three children and never set on land or communicated with relatives while imprisoned Banks claimed Warn locked her in the cabin Warn was to face a court hearing the next day for alleged restraint and the case drew police attention to the long confinement of the woman and her children.
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Arthur W. Banks
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Banks
Martha ‘Warn
Hanks
Recorder Mills
Raises in salaries for city court officials planned
Hartford April 28 The Legislative Judiciary committee plans to ask for a bill raising salaries for Bridgeport city court attaches. Proposed increases include Judge Ralph Beers from 5 000 to 0 500, Deputy Judge Wilkin Buckley from 3 500 to 5 000, Assistant Prosecutor Clarence Lister from 3 500 to 5 000, Clerk W F Kilpatrick from 4 000 to 2 500, and Assistant Clerk David O Price from 2 600 to 3 000. No increase for James Shannon, remaining at 5 000. Shannon is the only court attach tied to the King organization. The panel awaits Senate Leader Cronin’s action before reporting judgeship resolutions. Cronin was back in the Senate today.
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Britain Returns to Gold Standard Under Churchill Budget
Britain reopens the gold standard as Churchill unveils a protectionist budget. McKenna duties to be reimposed in July on American autos and film stock, prompting opposition from Labour and critics who warn of Wall Street dominance. Budget totals about 799.4 million pounds, with pensions cut to five years before eligibility as part of the shift.
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Macdonald
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Table Project to Grant Pension to Former Messenger
Hartford April 28 The Senate tabled the bill for a pension to Charles 8 Evans Fairfield County librarian and 31 year Fairfield County Superior court messenger Acting Senate Leader Samuel C G Shaw of Redding cited a technicality to be cleared before passage but the measure stays on the calendar.
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Hartford
Senate Today
Charles 8. Evans
Fairfield County Lbrarian
Fairfield County Superior Court
Senate
Samuel CG. Shaw
Redding
Von Hindenburg Elections Add to Danger of War
Bridgeport briefs report on Hindenburg election impact with references to Russia, war risks, local politics, and civil matters. Notable items include a Bridgeport man ordered out of the country, a tax official appointment, and upcoming public notices across pages 1 through 6.
Cabinet Votes to Remain After Hindenburg Victory
Berlin dispatch outlines German cabinet's unanimous decision to stay in office following Field Marshal Von Hindenburg's election. Luther and Stresemann seek continuity to preserve parliamentary support and neutral relations. Analysts foresee shifts in foreign policy but expect stability at home.
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von Mindenburg
Jeaders
von Hinedenburg
Value of Scout Airplanes Proved in Battle of Oahu
Honolulu April 28. The value of airplanes in scouting and reconnaissance duties was proved in the joint army and navy maneuvers at Oahu. Umpires Admiral Coontz and General Hines noted the air force's role in sighting fleets, repelling landings, and distancing ships from the black patrol. Air combats over Molokat and Lanat featured black bombers and ship defenses amid overall aircraft activity.
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Honolulu
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Oahu
Robert H. Coontz
John L. Hines
Wyoming
Molokat
Lanat
Lawrerton
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