Merchants Press Parking Ban At City Bridgeport Meeting
Bridgeport merchants urged no parking spaces in front of stores at a Board of Police Commissioners session. Commissioner Oppel argued such signs deter customers, with cases cited of drivers choosing competitors due to parking rules. The Foster Besse and Rockwell companies requested loading zones. decisions left to Superintendent Flanagan. Three new special officers were appointed to curb nighttime speeding on the Yellow Mill bridge.
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Bridgeport
Sanger
Caesar Misch Company
Golden Hill Street
Patrick
J Flanagan
Boucher Convess
Stephen F Boucher
Foster, Besse Company
Bank Street
Middle Street
Flanagan
Richard Oppel
Oppel
Samuel Dawe
Richard Murphy
Boucher
Yellow Mill Bridge
Daniel F Foley
Harras Avenue
Toomes Toomey
Trevere Street
Thomas F. Kelly
Union
New Britain mail man held for $990 thefts
James R B Keogh, a New Britain postal carrier, faces embezzlement charges of $990 from city mail returns. He admitted the charges, was bound over to federal court under $2,000 bond, and committed to Hartford County Jail to await trial.
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Sartfpord
Associatoord Pros
James
Keogh
New Britain
Postal Inc Sp
Etor
Edward A. Courter
Erwin
United States
Charles Jo McLaughlin
United Staves
Assidant U & District
Cearge H Cohen
Hartford County
Wife Wins Suit Against Husband in Damages Case
A Trumbull Superior Court jury awarded Mery Zallmaky Pulaski 2500 damages from her husband Edward Pulaski after a car collision on July 24, 1996 involving Frank Plonsky. The verdict yielded a moral victory and a separate defense finding for Plonsky, whom Pulaski and his wife had sued.
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Mery Zallmaky Pulaski
Edward Pulaski
Apollo
Trumbull
Pulaski
Frank Plonsky
Waterbury
Plonsky
Bridgeport News Snippets Highlight Local Issues
Bridgeport merchants demand for parking ban draws police critique. A woman is arrested after a street clash. Wheeler prize essays select judges. Health officer post declined by Dr. Leroy A. Wilkes. Mayor inspects schools amid calls for more funds. Firefighters rescue a car from repairs. Digest burglar bound for Superior Court. Local men gain stake in new major firm. Wife sues for divorce. husband previously lost contested action. Walters wins prize story at club meeting. Miss America comments on marriage ideas. Old fashion dress to highlight Pig Half Day. New ambulance requested for Emergency Hospital. State and Fairfield County notes include Norwalk mash incident and other regional items. Light system possibly installed on new bridge in Westport. Stratford court action on alleged furniture duping. Airport work continues at Lordship Meadows. Fairfield signallight plan meets private property conflict. Christmas carols planned for Southport. Milford case decision due. Norwalk hit-and-run suspect faces five charges. Vale Weekly critiques rush system at fraternities. State banking system reorganized today. Rabbi Wise to address Wesleyan symposium. Southern paper backs Owen Young for president. Hoover report notes rising railroad truck usage. Judge’s verdict in Long Beach case contested. government won’t curb industry. Radio commission to cut stations by half. Divorce case cites lack of murder motive. Lilian dahl trial witness list disputed. Meteors spotted across Connecticut towns. Meriden man finds 126 pearls. Grape juice case may loosen dry law. Ex-senator disputes Germany’s WW blame. Pants presser faces bigamy charge. Foreign treaties discuss war threats. Editorials and features pages noted. complete weather page listed. Baseball and local sports updates amid trades and captaincy news. Ambulance accident report at emergency hospital.
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Oppel
Leroy A. Wilkes
Walters
Stly
State
Fairfield County
Gulla
Norwalk
Westport
Stratford Town Court
Lordship Meadows
Fairfield
Southport
Benjamin
Milford Town Court
Vale
Rush
Lilllendehl Beach
Iiung
Hoover
Radio Commission
Tetter
Luttendaal
Runyon
Bark
Liluandahl
Pants Presser
Paris
Grape juice case verdict shakes dry law debate
Four Chicago men were acquitted of conspiring to violate the Volstead Act by selling unfermented grape juice. The trial raised questions about enforcement and whether acquittal could dampen prohibition policing, as tests showed the juice could reach 12.85 percent alcohol after 25 days under ambient conditions.
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Dec
Associated Press
Chicago
Elmer F. Nelbuhr
Carl 4. Futter
Lester Hynes
J. R. Grable
Aatesmen
United Vineyards Association
California Vineyards Company
Helen Ardery
George L. Winkler
Indiana
Winkler
Federal officers raid New Haven area in alcohol sweep
A squad of federal prohibition officers raided Carroll's Tavern in West Haven, the So-Lite in New Haven, and Cowheedy's in Wallingford. Liquor seized included small bottles. George Di Phillippo and Thomas Cowheady faced charges or appearances. The raids followed Major Mills's claim that New Haven was among the wettest cities, drawing local debate and denials from city officials.
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New Haven
Associated Press
Chester P. Milla
United States
Carroll
West Haven
Waterstreet
Thomas Cowheady
Wallingford
Frank T. Putney
Prohibiton
William Carroll
Road House
George di Phillippo
So-Vita
Hugh M. Alcorn
First District
Boston
Putney
Bethany Inn
Taft School Officials Warned Not to Talk
Watertown Der By Associated Press Horace D Taft reportedly left instructions with Taft school masters to avoid discussing suspensions of students charged with violating rules by drinking prohibited beverages. Discussion was common today but official comment was lacking. Taft was expected to arrive from New York late tonight. Students and teachers were told that talking about the case would bring immediate dismissal.
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Der
Asbo- Elated Press
Horace D. Taft
Taft School
Taft
New York
Meriden Man Finds 126 Pearls in One Oyster
Meriden, Dec. 1. Charles M. Allen, a local contractor, found 126 pearls in a single oyster while dining at a friend’s home. The pearls range from pinhead to small pea size and are believed to be valuable.
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Meriden
Associated Press
Charles M. Allen
Bridgeport Men Lead New Razor Firm
Bridgeport interests shift to the Schick Repeating Razor company of Sound Beach. Marty O. King of Hasstok becomes president and Walter B. Lashar of American Chain Co. takes the board chair. Schick razor, introduced just over a year ago, features a 12 blade magazine and automatic blade change via a button.
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Bridgeport
Schick Repeating Razor Company
Sound Beach
Marty O. King
Hasstok Company
Walter B. Lashar
American Chain Company
Schick
Rager
Jacob Schicke
League warned by France as regional treaties threaten peace
In Geneva the League of Nations began disarmament talks with U S and Russia observers present. Joseph Paul Boncour warned that regional pacts edge toward prewar alliances, citing the Italo Albanian and Franco Yugoslav treaties. Maxim Litvinoff warned of armament buildup and cited a Lewisite chemical bomb that could render New York uninhabitable for a week.
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Associated Press
United States
Russia
League of Nations
Preparatory Disarmament Commission
Joseph Paul Boncour
Commission On National Defense
Chamber of Deputies
M. Paul-Boncour
Security Committee
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New York
Litvinoff
Edouard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Ex Senator Denies German War Guilt at Milwaukee
Milwaukee dispatch reports former U S senator Robert E Owen of Oklahoma urged that World War I was planned by a small group in Russia France and Serbia with Britain’s connivance and said Kaiser Wilhelm tried to avert war Germany did not seek it and that American Germans should be praised for patriotism at a Von Steuben observance in Milwaukee December 1. Descent of Baron Von Steuben also featured in Berlin.
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Associated Press
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Robert E. Gwen
United States
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France
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Austria
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Motorcycle Officer Injured in City Crash
Patrolman Edward F Cole on Fairfield Avenue was bruised when struck by an auto at Gold and Middle streets yesterday afternoon. Vehicle owner Joseph Del Vecchio of Stratford Avenue was arrested for having no registration and failure to yield. Cole and his motorcycle were thrown to the pavement but suffered no serious injuries. Del Vecchio reportedly raised his arms as the crash approached.
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Edward F Cole
Fairfield Avenue
Gold and
Middle Streets
Joseph del Vecchio
Stratford Avenue
del Vecchio
Cole
Bark's Wife Seeks Divorce Amid Murder Trial Fallout
A Baltimore woman, nervy and weary, told the Associated Press she plans to divorce Samuel Bark, the state's alibi witness in the Mulendaal murder trial at Mays Landing. She said she wants no part of her husband’s court-linked troubles and fears for her safety and sleep.
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Baltimore
Associated Preas
Associated Presa
Samuel Bark
Mays Landing
N. J
Mra. Bark
Judge Refuses Plea as State Ends Mrs Lillienda hl Beach Trial
A jury trial ends with the judge rejecting the defense plea of not guilty in the Mrs Lillienda hl Beach case. The report shifts to a separate medical drama where eight week old Josephine Izzo swallowed a sharp screw, likely dropped by her sister Mary, and lies in danger at Norwalk hospital. Doctors plan daily X rays to monitor progress and may operate if the screw penetrates the stomach.
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Josephine Izzo
Richmondsville Avenue
Westport
Michael Izzo
Wiliam F. O'Connell
Weatport
Cape
Mary
Josephine
Widow Sobs as Pleas for Action Begin Today Trial
In Mays Landing New Jersey a murder trial moves toward a speedy conclusion as judge denies a directed verdict. Margaret Lilliendahl sobs in court after defense counsel seeks acquittal. prosecutor rests after calling about 65 of 100 promised witnesses. Witness Lemuel Berk, a Texas rope trickster, is accused of attempting to sell testimony for payoff.
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Liuliendahl
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Campbell
Beach
BcCarter
Lilliendahl
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Carter
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Bark
McCarter
Callas
Texas
Dallas
Dalas
City schools need more funds for repairs say mayor
After inspecting eight to ten West Side school buildings Mayor Behrens and aides urge a larger next year budget. They note Central High has not interior paint since opening and roofs heating systems and other repairs are needed. The group cites 39 buildings worth millions and says 47 000 is insufficient. A further East Side tour is planned. Dr LeRoy A Wilkes declined Bridgeport health officer post due to ongoing contract with National Public Health association.
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Isst
Arthur F. Connor
Elmer H. Havens
Board of Education
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John #. Wynkoop
John A. Kinscello
East Side
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Havenn
Board of Health
LeRoy A. Wilkes
The
Nations’ Public Health Association
Bridgeport
William Hall Coon
Wilkes
J Henry Callanan
William L. Zepp
National Public Heath Association
Rockefeller Foundation
Health Board
Coon
University of Texas
Bridgeport Health Department
Walter H. Brown
Pacific Coast
Durant's Yacht Victor Seized Over Salvage Claim
New York reports the yacht Victor owned by Durants was attached for 1000 dollars by salvage firm officials Mer Hitt Chularat and Scott for services in recovering a seaplane. The Victor had fled Montreal last week after colliding with and damaging a railroad bridge on the St. Lawrence River, while authorities sought to serve the seizure.
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New York
Associated Press
OR. C. Durant
Victor
Greenwich
Conn
Durant
Mer
Chularat
Scott
Montreal
St. Lawrence River
Fire destroys auto body repair shop at 55 William Street
Fire at A C Nelson and Son auto body repair shop 55 William Street started 5 30 yesterday afternoon. No injuries reported. Damage estimated at 875. Short circuit in wiring believed to cause blaze. Fire apparatus from multiple engines and chemical units responded. Acting Chief Beardslee and Assistant Chief Hayden directed efforts.
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A. C. Nelson and Son
William Street
rmjJtoyes
East Washington Avenue
Knowlton Street
Konauth Street
George F Beardslee
Hayden
Srens
Pants Presser Held as Bigamist Poseur in Paris Plot
New York Nov 1 The Brooklyn pants presser known as Col Rex Rennee posed as a French flyer planning a Paris hop in 24 hours. He claimed World War I exploits and used a stolen car report to reveal his real identity as Joseph L Goldhammer. He had married Elsie Hecker in May 1914 and earlier to Murry Walsh in January 1914. He was released on 4200 ball.
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Bigamist
New York
Nec
Associated Presa
Brooklyn
Paria
Biremy
Joseph L. Goldhammer
Rex Rennee
eHmaxtey
Dev
Ore
Goldnammer
Elsie Hecker
Murry Walsh
Janary
Col. Rennec
Joar Goldhammer
Tae
Goldhammer
Reports Of Falling Plane False Belief Hartford
Police officials in Hartford say no trace of a plane has been found in the Connecticut River near the wintry railroad bridge. They advance the theory that what was seen was likely a sand-scoop cable device moving sand from the river center to the east bank.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Connecticut River
Winte Writhc
Tragic East Hampton Auto Crash Kills Girl
Muriel Clark twenty dies instantly in a two car collision near East Hampton center. Two others, including A A Clark and Mrs Hill, injured and taken to Middlesex Hospital as vehicles driven by Oscar SodestiA and Leslie Hill collide heading west and north near Middletown.
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Muriel Clark
Misa Clark
A. A. Clark
Oscar Sodestia
Middletown
Leslie Hill
Colchester
Clark
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