Man Found On Milford Turnpike Likely Fatally Hurt
A man identified as Eric Peterson of Hartford was found on the Milford turnpike near Milford Center in a fatal or near fatal state after a car strike. A dozen patrolmen and a flying squad guarded the six mile stretch as investigators probed the scene and examined a floated bundle from the road for clues to the driver and circumstances.
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Cogpatowitz
Milford Center
Robert Harris
Thomas Bilinsky
Orange
Milford Hospital
C Carpenter
William J A Fischer
James M Maher Jr
Wilkes Schatzman
Centerbrook
New Canaan
Weat Haven
Coolidge Looms Large in 1925 Party Races Across Nation
The era's headlines pivot around Calvin Coolidge as a major Republican contender as rumors of a third-term bid surface. Reports from Washington and Connecticut detail party leaders wavering, financiers weighing support, and calls for unity within the GOP ahead of key state and national contests.
Body of Man Found in Harbor Near Freight House Dock
A man’s body was recovered from harbor waters near the freight house dock at 7:30 last night. Edward O Brien and Louis Anderson identified the decedent at the city morgue after the body was towed to Stratford avenue dock by Anna Rascos. Medical Examiner H R Debuts said the drowning appeared accidental as witnesses watched the body carried in a basket to the morgue. Detectives Walter Auger and Michel Larney located the identification through continued inquiries.
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Te Freignt House Dock
Edward O Brien
Louis Anderson
Grand Street
Anna Rascos
Stratford Avenue
H R Debuts
Dewte
Walter Auger
Michel Larney
Clam Seizes Bird Then Is Released At Beach
A sandpiper struggled to free itself after a clam weighing nearly a pound grabbed its foot at Compo Beach. Nicholas Lynch Jr of Snugukck and John Carusone of Wilton released the bird, which sat on Lynch’s shoulder for 15 minutes after the freeing.
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Nicholas Lynch Jr
Snugetuck
John Carusone
Wilston
Westport
Patrolmen OConnell and Foley Suspended After Discipline Meeting
Patrolman John OConnell of the police department and Special Police Officer James Foley were suspended after a Discipline Committee meeting. OConnell faces charges not fully disclosed. a complainant alleges an ignition-key theft and leaving his post. Foley, accused of intoxication and assault at a club outing, was subdued by a citizen until regular patrolmen arrived.
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Stnte
James Foley
Oconnell
Wiliam Kelly
Park Street
Kelly
Michael Belinski
Fourth Precinct
Fole
Clizen
Mayor defies paving awards citing illegal council action
The mayor contends the Common Council exceeded its powers by authorizing him to enter pavement contracts with Warren Brothers without proper approval. He demands council authorization before bidding, hints at a special meeting to fix the lapse, and says bids must be awarded only under lawful authority.
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Warren Brothers’ Company
General Assembly
Wallen Brothers Company
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Vesterday
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Fred W Hoigan
Warren Brothers Company
Arid
John H Maltin
Nox
Sacco and Vanzetti Headed to Death House
Boston August 2 Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, long known radicals awaiting execution for murder, were moved toward the death house at Charlestown State Prison. Celestino Madeiros, also sentenced for a bank treasurer murder during a Wrentham holdup, was moved to the third cell in the death house.
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Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Wee
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Celestino
Madeiroz
Wrentham
Alvan T Fuller
Sacco-Vanzetti
Madeiros
South Braintree
Sacco
Vanzetti
William Hendry
Fuller
Dudley P Ranney
Norwalk
State House
Nicola Saeco
Tilbungi
Governors Council
Millions Regret Coolidge Announcement Dawes
President Coolidge says he will not seek the presidency next year and millions express regret. Vice President Dawes says Coolidge enjoys the confidence and respect of the American people while earlier he refused to comment on the announcement.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Coolidge
Charles G Dawes
Dawes
Presidenta
Inheritance of Frank H Woodruff Shifts to Heirs and Widow
Milford August 2 By Special Correspondent more than 39000 in specified bequests fill the will of Frank H Woodruff pioneer seedsman whose sudden death last week leaves bulk of estate to children and grandchildren. His third wife receives only income from 10900 with the rest to pass to heirs if she remarries or dies. Codicil increases a juvenile grandchild’s share to 2000. Administrators named as William H Woodruff and Harold Woodruff.
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Frank H Woodruff
Seedaman
Lillian G Woodrutt
William BH Wooduft
Mitford
Florence Leach
Waterbury
Harold Woodruff
Carrie Lindley Ron
Susan
Wilisin Woodruff
Morris Abbott
Rogera Avenue
Josephine Elizabeth Woodruff
Mir Harold Woodruff
Elizabeth
William H Woodruff
Women invited to join Westport Chamber meeting
At the Westport Chamber of Commerce meeting held at the YMCA 25 men attended and invited business women of the town to join. President Frank Osborn presided. The next meeting is set for Tuesday August 16.
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Westport Chamber of Commerce
YMCA
Frank Osborns
President Coolidge Denies 1928 Run. Hoover Emerges as Possible
President Coolidge states I do not choose to run for president in 1928 in a terse White House message. Washington observers weigh implications as candidates shift among Lowden Dawes Longworth Borah and Hoover. Analysts note a possible draft for Coolidge while others debate the GOP field and farm policy stakes.
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Associated Press
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Black Hills
WICC Supporters Rally Shows Tilt Against Removal
A Post Telegram ballot tally favors retaining WICC but with a strong push for removal. Of 608 mailed ballots, 432 oppose power increase, 427 oppose higher wavelength, 397 cannot tune out WICC, and 419 oppose keeping programs. Voters cite reception issues and interference, with some urging immediate removal and others opposing action if it harms access to New York stations. Continued on page Eighteen.
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New York
Bridgeport
Coolidge Likely to Accept Nomination Says Sullivan
Washington Aug 2 The most experienced Republican leaders in Washington interpret Coolidges announcement as meaning he will take the nomination if offered Senator Smoot notes the statement removes any doubt about a renomination. This view contrasts with others who think Coolidge should not be renominated and aligns with previous presidents who ruled out third terms. Cooleridge’s language echoes Roosevelt and McKinley refusals but stops short of explicit promises in this report.
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President Coolidge declines run shocks Wall Street
New York August 2 The presidents statement that he will not seek another term startled Wall Street as banks and brokers awaited guidance The move may reshape political expectations with Connecticut leaders weighing whether to accept the decision and how it could affect the Republican ticket Both states signal uncertainty about the party’s future and possible nomination dynamics continuing on page two
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Associated Press
Coolidge
Mitchell
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National City Bank
President Coolidge Declines Run for 1926 Presidency
Rapid City dispatch reports President Coolidge stated he does not choose to run for president in 1926. The announcement, delivered typewritten to reporters, surprised journalists and drew immediate speculation from GOP leaders and political managers about his future in national politics.
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