Raiders arrest two at the Half Century Club
John H. Nordstrom and Carl Rising were arrested during a raid by federal agents and city police at the Half Century Club on State Street for liquor law violations. Bottled beer whiskey and many empty flasks were found. Rising allegedly had a half pint of whiskey in his pocket. they face arraignment before U S Commissioner Hush Lavery on Wednesday.
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John H. Nordstrom
Catherina Street
Carl Rising
Tranistan Avertue
Federal Agencs
Tmalf Century Club
State Street
Rising
United State
Hush Lavery
Police expect Holbrook to surrender today in Bridgeport
Robert M. Holbrook, formerly a cashier for the Bridgeport agency of Logse-Wiles Biscuit, was arrested weeks ago in New Hampshire for embezzling 2481 dollars. He awaited extradition after a hearing was held in New Hampshire but was released. Detective Sergeant Frank M. Holbrooke waited a week for the prisoner, a mix-up delayed the surrender, and Holbrook may report to police headquarters this morning.
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Robert M. Holbrook
Bridgeport Ageney
Logse-Wiles Biscuit Company
New Hampshire
Holbrook
Frank M. Holbrooke
Bridgeport
Paliew
Throwback cave boy faces murder charge in modern courts
Gene Cohn reports on Frank Avila a 17 year old accused killer described by Elsie Benedict as a cave boy out of prehistoric times. Benedict’s throwback theory suggests impulse to strike stems from evolution while police records note impulses to hit. Avila’s schooling shows limited reading or writing ability hindering defense preparation.
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Gene Cohn
Oakland
Cah
Arguast
Avila
Elsie Lincoln Benedict
Anyalyst
Willams Reinking
Iya
Lfe
Aviia
Reinking
Miss Benedict
Lincoln Benedict
Cive
Policeman Halpin Hurt in Beardsley Park Collision
Policeman William Halpin was injured Saturday after a bicycle collided with a motorcycle driven by Lawrence R Jones of 3043 Noble Avenue in Beardsley park. Jones was arrested on a reckless driving charge and Halpin was treated for leg injuries at Temergency hospital by Dr. B J Susslin.
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William Halpin
Beardsley Park
Lawrence R Jones
Noble Avenue
Record crowd at Compo Beach draws life guards
A large turnout at Compo Beach in Aur today amid ideal weather and high tide. Guards on duty were Eda Quinn Jol Cahill G Colgar Herold Kelen Irving Hubbell Loren Sniffen Chat Kemper Clarence Keith Nolan Bob Johnson with Commodore Addison Austin away in the White Mountains. Captain Leroy B. Sherman led the life rovers. no pavilion card party is planned.
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Compo Beach
Aur
Cedar Point
Eda Quinn
Jol Cahill
G Colgar
Herold Kelen
Irving Hubbell
Loren Sniffen
Chat Kemper
Clarence Keith
Nolan
Bob Johnson
Addison Austin
White Mountains
Leroy B. Shereman
Busy session predicted for aldermen with key items
The Common Council is expected to meet in a busy session with routine items on the agenda. Alderman Hogan may revive the Broadstreet extension plan and discuss a Main Street traffic outlet. Alderman Frank Kigeo will seek an investigation of mul prices. Proposals to sell dock property and a Middle Street widening petition by Schney and Schnec are on the table. Special matter includes choosing a militant enrollment registrar to succeed Frank Hillen. Captain Arthur C Bennett, a World War veteran, is a candidate against Emmott.
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Counell
Algerman Hogan Dill
Wilson
Schney & Schnec
Reid Carper Company
Frank BE. Hille
Arthur C. Bennett
Wort
Emmott
Ansonia Band to Play on Huntington Green
Ansonia band will hold a Tuesday evening concert on Huntington Green starting at seven. It will be the first on the green in years with a well selected program. If weather is stormy, the concert is postponed to the following night.
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Ansonia
Huntington Green
the Green
Milford Town Court Sheds Minor Offenses In August Session
Milford Town Court disposed of minor cases involving residents and local youths. One defendant faced a breach of the peace and operating a vehicle while intoxicated charge, with fines and costs totaling around 8.85 dollars after suspension on the first count.
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Milford Town Court
Ailford
Aug
Chorey Scree
New
Garner
Sulon
Cispo
Brown
Mad Steere
Benham Avenue
Walnut Rich
Morris Tips
Dreich
Charles Weingartner
Crescent Street
Kissbner
Nicholas Schrillo
Costage Stre T | Devon
Inquiry Urges Probe Into Care For Disabled Vets
Chicago August 6 The American Legion pressed for a 40 day investigation into hospitalization of disabled veterans led by Col Sprague and Col Yaga charging that Brig Gen Charles D Sawyer and the government have mishandled care. The letter to the president asserts many war hospital facilities are emergency feeds and not proper hospitalization under government control.
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Chicago
Chrles D. Sawyer
Gisele
A. Yaga
Col
Sprague
National
The
American Legion
Sawyer
P Deny Harding
Congressio
Brague
Detours Detailed On State Roads Around Bridgeport
Detours are required on several state routes around Bridgeport due to ongoing highway construction. Information from the highway commissioner’s Bastford office lists closures and alternate paths including Westport to Compo Reach and Milford routes, with Shelton closed and Huntington Center serving as the detour corridor, while Waterbury-Woodbury remains without detours.
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Bridgeport
Fighway Lay
Bastford
Beatiuport
Westport
Milford Road
Coast Artillery Companies Leave for Fort Wright
Two National Guard artillery units the 337th and 338th from Bridgeport entrain at 6 a m for a two week training stint at Fort H G Wright Fisher's Island New London Approximately 175 men travel while about 86 per company remain for summer business drills Preparations completed at a Friday night armory inspection with packs and equipment checked Daily exercises and practice maneuvers will alternate with recreation during the stay Sub calibre firing and heavy artillery drills slated for the second week A field day is planned for the first Saturday with fort garrison teams competing for silver trophies
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National Guard
Bridgeport
Fort H. G. Wright Fisher's Island
New London
Medical Liberty League Outing Held in Milford
Milford August 6 The first annual outing of the Connecticut Medical Liberty League drew about 409 participants from branches statewide. Outdoor sports and a baseball game highlighted the program. The Independents defeated the Medical Liberty League team in the ball game.
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Medical Liberty League
Milford
Connecticut Medical Liberty League
Rivercut
Medic League
Devont Independents
Independents
Wal.&. Katzof
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United Illuminating CO
Broad & Cannon Streets
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Matther
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Compo Beach Life Guards
Huntington
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337Th
338Th
Belalas Dog
Ruysselede
Israges
Owland's
Connecticut
Howland Dry Goods CO
Mfg. Co
F. J. Walle Manufacturing Co
Berdeeport
Singer
McKay
Star
Apos
Apex
Belin
International
Burroughs
George ST
Scorner Oak St
Conn
Josef Frenkel
Broadway
New York City
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