Elwood Blackmail Charge Branded Personal Jealousy
Underlying causes of the Elwood blackmail case center on alleged animosity from State Police Sergeant Frank Virelli and ambition of Special State Policeman Hickey. Acquitted in Fairfield, Elwood’s triumph is celebrated as sheriff and supporters recall daring captures and local cooperation. The affair highlights tensions between Fairfield officials and state police while noting Elwood’s collaboration with Constable Gould and the sheriff’s restrained response.
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Elwood
Frank Vir
Elli
Hickey
Fairfield
Happy
Elsie F. Nicholas
Hezekiah R. Elwood
Fairfield Town Court
Sergent
Frank Virelli
Viel
Ein
William H. Gould
Vitelli
Min fAnd Vitelli
Wey
Vitalit
Latner
Thad
Onte
Sneaten
Tris
Virelli
Kimwell
Ehwood
Old Fairfield
Pez
Hezekiah Aelwood
Gooding Tariff Probe Resolution Seen Dead in Senate
Washington Aug 4 The Senate spent four hours debating Gooding’s tariff inquiry resolution but postponed action indefinitely after it was reported unfavorably by the contingency expenses committee Democrats pressed for immediate consideration while Republican leaders argued for delay. Senator Spencer said the pressure would remain unless the bill moved. Senator Caraway and Senator Gooding defended their positions as charges of press opposition and personal interests sparked tempers and name calling in the chamber.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Massachusetts
Spencer
Missouri
Caraway
Wemorrat
Ariananx
Gooding
Idaho
Byss Munsey
Senator Gooding
Frank A. Munsey
New York Herald
Europe
Tennagt
Wisconsin
Harrison
Mississimi
Mathilde McCormick Wedding Planned for Sept. 7
Paris reports Mathilde McCormick's marriage to Max Oser the Swiss riding master is tentatively set for September 7 at Castle Prangins near Geneva. The ceremony will be witnessed by a select circle of relatives with Harold F. McCormick giving away the bride after her arrival in Cherbourg aboard the ship.
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Jo McCorrick
Paris
Mathilde McCormick
Max Oser
Castle Prangins
Geneva
Universal Service Today
Father Lo Gin
Oeet
Harold F. McCorm
Karl
Austria-Hungary
Mathilde
E Avantic
Harvester
Robert Code
Party of
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Edward T. Stainsbury
Phil Asdelphia
Stolesherry
Cormicks
Muaythilde
Codd
Girowy
Cherbourg
Parle
St. Lazare Station
Fusiyels
McCorintes
Wydwaethter
Pringsix
Gun Wal
Cochran
Geneve
Moonshine raid nets Bridgeport officers in Stratford arrests
Federal Prohibition agents and Stratford police arrested Bridgeport officer Krolikowski after locating 111 gallons of moonshine, 46 gallons of mash, and a fully operational still across multiple addresses. Additional raids uncovered seven sensational sites with 14 gallons of moonshine, 7 gallons of mash, and related equipment. Several suspects faced hearings with bonds set for future appearances.
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Charles Keolikowski
Poliventiin
Briancfort
Prohibition
Krokikowss
Rick J. Flanagan
Alma Acai
Stratford
Bridgeport
Krolikowski
Planegan
Ccal Department
Krolskowski
Leonard Holmes
Yard Mansfield
Patrick J. Planagas
Osheer Ss
Wamman
Edward J. Plaherty
Aft
Cesnent
Jacob Brahi
cMicera
Stah
Roen
U.S
Stahl Wavlat
Brifigenort
Gai Golwsk
Fred Mallet
Silver Street
Tony Oleseki
Celles
Oleseki
Laverynal
Mallet
Arthur Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Chapman
Krratford
Reed Leads Narrow After Early Returns in Senate Race
Early returns show United States Senator James A. Reed leading Breckenridge in the Democratic senatorial race with around six thousand margins expected to shrink as results from two precincts come in. Political observers call the outcome unclear as urban and rural votes split, providing a tightly contested contest in this Missouri contest.
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Cassotl
United States
James A. Reed
Tonigh
J Breckenridze
Londena
Northcliffe condition improves, editor under care
Northcliffe, the publisher, shows partial improvement under doctors care after a period of heart and general exhaustion. He remains conscious only at intervals and is under careful medical supervision as officials report.
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Loxdon
Sareheiffe
Iuasiety
Odus
Suiterin
Fein
Heart
General Exhaust An
Northcliffe
Patrol Lord of Police Capture Janitor at Work
A janitor at the Liberty building on Main Street chatted on a roof with an assistant when suspicious residents yelled burglar. Lieutenant Poland sent a patrol wagon. officers guarded exits and climbed to the roof as a crowd gathered. The man claimed items had dropped from a Liberty Building window and he was there to recover them.
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Liberty
Main Street
Ballaing
Daniel E. Poland
Nuitaid
Liverty
O Briens Last Move in Land Case Fails
James J. O'Brien of Woodmont New York faced years of court actions against Welter B Lashar Percy P Andersen and John J Anderson charged with fraud and conspiracy. His latest move sought to strike the names of attorneys William H O'Hara and Arthur M Mush from the U S court rolls but failed. Judge Reed reprimanded O'Brien for conduct in the matter and Judge Teed stated he was beyond the court’s reach for punishment. The dispute centered on a Fairfield Land company land development plan to build houses in the Fairfield district during wartime.
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New York
Arttaung Marsh
O’hara
Lashar
Andersons
Wolfe
Reed
James J. O'Brien
Woodmont
N. Y
Welter B. Lashar
Percy P. Anderson
John J. Anderson
William H. O'Hara
Arthur M. Mush
United States Court
Joel H. Reed
United States District Court of Connecticut
Acoressy
Reid
Wbrién
Teed
O'Brien
Arch
Sitle
Taéga Teed
Nob Aly
O' Brier
Bale Warney
Widrepor
ACUIC
Fairfield Land Company
Lasnar
Messrs
Andersen
John Schwing Dies After Short Illness at 39
John Schwing of the Jobo Jahwing Corporation died at home at 19 Dixon Street after a brief illness. Born in Germany in 1883, he founded a Bridgeport metal works firm in 1882 and later headed the Schwing Corporation with brothers George and Pos. Survived by four sons Erick, John, Theodore, and two daughters Mrs. Lewise Lobb of Detroit and Camerine of New York, with other relatives and associates.
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Jobo Jahwing Corporation
Dixon Streat
Schwing
Ger
Ilo
Bridgeport
To’ Schwing Corporation
Hla Assochedge Ae Brothers
George
Pos Thebismans
Pakyenan
Uld
Stratford Avenue
Sal Wood
Witer
Erick
John
Theodore
Taco
Lewise Lobb
Detroit
Injunction Bars Roth from diverting assets in divorce case
Mrs Belle Roth, wife of Benjamin Roth, secured a Superior Court injunction to stop her husband and three associates from transferring stock or mortgage assets to thwart any divorce judgment for cruelty. The writ, filed with the Town Clerk, alleges transfers of assets and stock to defeat satisfaction of future alimony or property awards, detailing corporate shares and property ownership surrounding Roth and related parties.
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Belle Roth
Benjamin Roth
Main Street
Tie Superior Court
John W. Banks
Roth
Josey Harde
Getendanta
Hoth
Uteiy
Ares
Banjasmin Roth
Coal priority order sparks talks amid strike pressure
Amid Brotherhoods readiness to strike, a conference with President looms after the Monday meeting. An Interstate Commerce Commission priority order directs coal shipments for domestic use and lake traffic, delaying other shipments and prompting debate over military and storage use. Leaders await congressional input on the mine dispute as Cleveland stock plans and arbitration stall progress.
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Interstate Commerce Commisssion
Lake Superior
Cleveland
Marding Ihholy
Chicago Car Strike Near Settlement Reached
A tentative settlement was reached in Chicago with company and union representatives officially agreeing to urge workers to accept a promised wage of ten cents on four, while maintaining existing working conditions. Workers will vote on the proposal Sunday night and car service is expected to resume no later than Monday.
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Chicago
Walkout Averted in New Haven Road Station Employes
New Haven road officials and a union committee representing the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks freight handlers express a plan to restore pre July 1 privileges and defer further action pending Labor Board guidance on a pay reduction. The railroad cites agreement to reinstatement and postponed changes while awaiting Board decisions and committee feedback on the wage reductions already filed.
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New Haven
New Baven Road
Brotherhood of Railway and
Express
Svaklan
Railroad Company
Nies
Labor Board
Whatin Us
Illinois Operators Propose Arbitration in Coal Dispute
Illinois coal operators meet in Chicago to discuss arbitration with miners union leaders led by John Lewis of the United Mine Workers. Farrington of the Miners Union urges immediate suspension of operations if no settlement by March 1, warning of potential production disruption and winter shortages.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Linas
Fs Union
Alfleias
Cleveland
John le Lewis
Unipen
Farringon
Wnion
Lilmats Avines
United Sites
Farrington Anid
Gas Down 2 Cents, Standard Oil Announces Price Cut
The Standard Oil Company of New York today announced a reduction of two cents in the price of gasoline. The cut takes effect immediately and will apply to all major markets.
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York
New York
Hail Storm Damages Bristol Tobacco Crop
A severe hail storm in Bristol caused extensive damage to crops and property. Residents report thousands of dollars in losses including ruined tobacco, damaged livestock barns, and downed power and lighting equipment. Fire crews battled a blaze at a woodlot while hay and stock were salvaged from affected properties.
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Bristol
Ruge
Jeerlan
Otheer
Ad Unig
Elycester
Swiandlor
Ane
Andrey
Found Dead in Lake With Throat Cut
Aug 4 Robert A Camp a merchant in this city was found dead in Lakeview Park after an apparent assault. Police say Camp lost consciousness from blood loss and fell into the lake where his body was recovered. He had been in business in Waterturf for years. Cause of death under investigation.
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Jadouetow
Robert
Lakeview Park
Gump
Waterturf
Jitney Law Upheld By New Haven Supreme Court
New Haven Aug A Supreme Court decision upholds a law requiring permits from the Public Utilities Commission for jitney operation. Justice Howard J. Curtis authored the opinion reversing a lower court ruling that had fined Toule Daraare for conducting jitney service without a permit, affirming state authority over fare vehicle regulation.
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Ney Cane
Thig Atte
Sission
Supreme Ecourt
Howard J. Curtis
Joan Booth
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Coure
Jies Lawa
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Claim Equipment in Bad Condition Endangers Lives
Cleveland August 4. Legislative representatives of the four railroad brotherhoods requested by telegraph to arrange a conference with President Harding and the brotherhood chiefs to present views on the shop craftsmen strike. Telegrams urged immediate conference citing growing danger from unsafe locomotives and equipment and threats to members amid ongoing disputes.
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Cleveland
Washington
Harding
Brotherhoods
Brotherhood
Wareref &. Stone
Brotherhood of Engineers
WG. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad
D. B. Robertson
Brotherhood of Firemen and Eagineers
GOL
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Sheppard
Diraat
Wits
Epmncers
Amn Shay J. Tewell
Tiremen
Dorks
Trishmen
National Legislative
Yor Fey
Tyson
Ratirodal Stich
Crso
Wro
FR. Wills
Arthur J
Lovell
Omplatinia
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Fidel
Raltroa
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