Ward story of Peters killing questioned by grand jury
Former Westchester DA Weeks testified he doubted Ward’s account of the Peters murder and that Ward sat near the lake body. Testimony described alleged blackmail notes, defense lawyer Allen Campbell’s stance, and Ward’s police connections and financial troubles tied to the case.
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New York
Weeks
Westchester County
White Plains
Walter 5. Ward
Ward
Clarence Petera
Itye Lake
Rabenold and Scribner
Cownche
Campbell
Ralph Ward
Chatkra
Robert Yarnell
Keneico Reservoir
Peters
Yarnell
Misa Florence Pite
Scarsdale
George F. Front
Columbia Bank
Ward Baking Company
Frost
Eaward A. Holman
New Rochelle
Local VFW Buglers Attend Reunion
Lieutenant George Knox was elected president of the Connecticut VFW buglers at a Stamford reunion. Officers named include William Rockwell, Patrick Morrissey, Alfred Burke, Irving Conley, and others. The fifth annual convention will be held next August in Stamford. Brigadier General Morris T. Payne reviewed wartime service of the 16th Coast Artillery, noting its Connecticut majority and service on the French front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Knox
Bridgeport
William Rockwell
New London
Patrick Morrissey
Alfred Burke
New Canaan
Irving Conley
Danbury
Patrick J. Lydex
Stamford
Charles H. West
Torrington
George Hull
Port Chester
Knox
Harrizon F. Chase
Bridge
Port
A. Homer Fillow
E. T. Heilly
Worcester
Morris T. Payne
56Th Regiment
Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps
Germany
United States
Fort
Fort Terry
Fort Michie
al Payne
Connecticut National Guardsmen
16Th Coast Artilery Regiment
New York State
Massachusetts
Payne
Homertow
Connecticut
Ira BH
Wildman
GAL HK
Charles F. Metcalf
142Nd Artillery
War veterans receive aid for old fire house
War veterans receive assistance related to occupying and utilizing a former fire house. The article mentions Marcie Wiers and the American Legion in connection with veteran activities and local arrangements.
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Aneur
Saeed
Marcie Wiers
Ovenpeenites
Uncertainty on Eve of Irish Election Prevails
Dublin August 26 AP A tense eve of Ireland's election sees government confidence rising amid ministerial campaigning and Griffiths Collins anniversary events. President Cosgrave seeks a majority, farmers expected to back the government, independents and business candidates aiming for twenty seats, while Republicans claim they can win over half the 164-seat house. Archbishop Mannix statement sparks Unionist reaction and pledges to defend Cosgrave's office.
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Dublin
Fanoryow
Arthur Griffiths
Michael Collins
Calgrave
Labor Party
Eletors
Republcans
Carnipaisa
Ireland
Cosgrave
Father McGivney Completes 10 Years as Local Pastor
Rev Patrick J McGivney marked his tenth anniversary as pastor of St Charles R C Church East Main Street. He praised spiritual gains and parish cooperation while noting about 400000 in donations during his tenure and a debt payoff of 36000 on church property. A northern convent and grounds improvements cost 80050, with 40000 in reserve for a church expansion slated to begin March 15.
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Father McGivney
Patrick J. McGivney
The
Knights of Columbus
St. Charles’ R. C
East Main Street
Father McGloner
St. Charles
Connecticut
McGivney
Thomas Gloster
Dennis Moran
Election clashes mark Irish vote in early 1920s
Voter turnout split along loyalty lines as Dail oath fears shadow campaigns. Eamon De Valera expected to win in County Clare amid Mayo tensions between McGrath and D J Butler. Campaigns hampered by late voter registers and mail free literature. Republicans push full page ads while government machine notes arrests and raids of committee offices.
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Dail
Bree
Eamon de Valera
County Clare
Carnal Bouga
Charles Burgess
Dublin
Waterford
Mayo
Alinister McGrath
D. J. Butze
de Vaera
Dall
McGrath
Daniel F. Cohalan
New York
Free State
Freeman's Journal
Committee Reo
Local Fraternal and Military Orders Meeting Notes
Bridgeport notes list lodge and veterans groups meeting at various halls and streets in Bridgeport and Stratford. Organizations include Okenuck tribe Red Men hall Stratford Bridgeport council Sons of St George Sigma Iola Phi and more with locations on State Street Broad Street Elm Street and Cannon Street. A brief note mentions a sport wear jacket description.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Okenuck Tribe
Red Men's Hall
Stratford
Bridgeport
L. O. Mu
State Street
Bridgeport Council, Jr
Strafford Avenue
Samuel H. Harris
Broad Street
Sigma Iola Phi Society
St. Pauls Episcopal Church
Berthalade
Mertha
Cannon Stres Court Park City
A. Tusy Breadstreet
Star of
Charley Lodge
Bricklayers
Masons and Plasters
Elm Street
Metal Trades Council
Mair Street
Anreline H. Bartlett
Daughters of Veterans
State Etreet
S. W. Rishon Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
One Rum Runner Killed in Galveston Run Fight
In a running gun battle with customs inspectors off Boativar roads near Galveston early today one rum runner was killed and another wounded. nearly 200 packages totaling 28 000 gallons of Canadian Clan whiskey were seized. The dead man was Frank B. Shavban and the injured is H. J. Igucker, both of YeSinn. Federal investigators to conduct full inquiry.
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Houston
Texag
Boativar
Galveston
Geod
Frank B. Shav
J Lgucker
Yesinn
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M. B. Payne
Andrew Hollinger
George J. Knox
Harrison F. Chase
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Haarlem
Sean
Alee
A. Planter
Brooklyn
Seidin
Laverty Orug Ce
Apie
Ste
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Inerin
PB. J. Migivney
Henry
Louis A. Peck
Main Street
Faily Sew
Wall St
Maln Street
Oosevelt
West Englewood, New Jersey
Theodore Roosevelt
John W. Carrington
Roosevelt Military Academy
West
Englewood, N
J. Zeitteewae
Huckensack
Russell R. Whitman
J. W. Muller
George L. Leigh
James A. Cruirgelanr
Joan Carringson
Leonard Wood
Manila
Navy
Washington, D. C
Jlvugh Elbent
Gary
U. & Steel Corporation
Len
Ta. Kan
Stuart
Colorado Springs
Cola
Jonn G. Lonsdale
Natioinal Book of Commerce
St. Louisa
Wannamaker
American Callan Agsoudun
St. Matthews
S.C
Sinclair
Sinclair Oil Corporation
Henry &. S.yumson
Shoe Machinery Corporation
Feg
Magy
Russell St. Whitman
New York Commercial
J. B. Mullen
J. P. Muller & Uo
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