City Funds Sought to Start Connecticut Juvenile Court
Clarence O. Tister spoke for Judge Boardman before the apportionment board requesting 33,609 to equip a city juvenile court and cover probation officer and investigator salaries from January to April. The court would be located in the police building gym on Fairfield avenue to be near the City Court and prosecuting office. The juvenile court would be the city’s first, created by a 1901 act, with similar courts planned for other large cities.
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Boardman
Sams
Juveni Court
Fairfield Avenue
Lorgelehry
Connecticut
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Jebey Ci
Taster
Nieden
Soo Srs
Aeo
C1 Lister
Annval
Greene i
Doherty Named by Marshal as Chief Deputy for State
New Haven Conn United States Marshal Jaren D Walter announced the appointment of John B Doherty of Waterbury to be chief deputy marshal for Connecticut district filling the post after William Hayes resignation. Doherty has long service in state government and previously served in the Connecticut National Guard and as Waterbury postmaster.
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New Haven
Conn
United States
Jaren D Walter
John B. Doherty
Waterbury
Connecticut
William Hayes
Marshal Palmer
Doherty
Vienna mob raids shops and hotels halt business
A chaotic mob attack in Vienna damaged shops and hotels, suspending business and leaving boarded storefronts and broken windows across the city. Authorities report hundreds of millions in crown losses and widespread personal property theft amid the unrest.
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Asco Press
Fostien
Charities Department Receives 131000 From 6 Mill Tax Proceeds
The Board of Apportionment allowed the Charities Department 131000 to pay outstanding bills and upcoming costs. Unpaid bills total 870006 leaving 61000 for the month to cover supplies clothing fuel rent relief and hospital and asylum care for Bridgeport and other towns. The special tax relieves department finances and future bills will be paid from the six mill levy proceeds.
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Board of Apportionment
Charities Department
Charities
Bridgeport
Tex
Ous
the & Mills
Keating
Ansonia Merchant Dies by Own Action in City
Ansonia merchant, well known in the city, was found dead by his son in his Main and Bank street store this morning at about 10 46 after hanging himself. He had long suffered insomnia and poor appetite but appeared cheerful earlier, and neighbors recall greeting him as he prepared to take his life. The body was discovered after the store doors were unlocked and a rope end attached to a wall beam. The survivor status of his son is noted, with a bond of 209 mentioned for his release.
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Ansonia
Reed
Cepean
Charles Martine
Eitar
Banke
Tre City
Comson
Mertineg
Ay Batuk
Britain as mediator may ease Japan naval ratio dispute
Washington reports British mediation shown to soften the plan for Japan and the United States on naval ratios. Arthur Balfour and Baron Kato conferred as Britain seeks a settlement, with American delegates expressing cautious gratification over progress toward a compromise between the 10 10 7 and 5 5 2 proposals.
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Japan
U.S
Washington
Associated Press
United States
Balfour
Katy
Arthur J. Balfour
Kate
Britain
Te Hag
Batsfour
America
Paw
Annaina
Ialfour
Garon Kato
Tani
Daring Youth Rifles Cash Box and Escapes
A youth, sixteen years old, robbed a store on Brechead Avenue yesterday, seizing a cash box containing $20. He leaped over the counter and fled as the proprietor went to the rear to fill a cash order.
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Daring Youth Rifles
Vo Oaani
Rot Pater
Brechieod Avenue
Vesters Nav
Neal
Prietor
Income tax ruling exempts Liberty Bond interest
A Washington ruling clarifies that interest on Liberty Bonds is exempt from income tax for corporations, while bond dividends distributed to shareholders are taxed as ordinary dividends. The decision aligns with 1924 revenue acts, aiming to encourage Liberty Bond investment despite broader tax rules.
Supt Thorne Retained By Mayor In City Shakeup
Mayor Atwater plans to retain Supt Thorne and overhaul the health and charities leadership. Spokesmen say Avgtus P. Phorire would lead the charities and Wiliam E. Burton may be dropped from the Charities Department. Other health official names remain unsettled amid late reports.
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Supt. Thorne
Atwater
British embassy orders inquiry into Irwin assault in Miami
The British embassy in Washington telegraphed the British consul in Miami to investigate the flogging and feathering of Rev. Pitip B. Irwin, archdeacon of the Principal church, attacked last August for preaching to colored congregations. He was abducted, tarred and feathered on a roadside after warnings from opponents.
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South
Wirtton
Miami
Florida
Pitip B Irvin
Trewin
Mather Aitking
Bridgeport
Weiu
Goutherners
Guid
Mr. Irwin
Anu
Dublin meeting shifts focus as Irish crisis widens
Report notes Irish delegates in London preparing to brief Dail cabinet on terms for ongoing negotiations. Dublin interest centers on possible adjournment of talks and potential attendance by Lloyd George at a crucial conference, amid broader debate on possible war in Ireland and timing of British policy.
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Ireland
Deil Eireann
London
Dail Eireann
Tomparrow
England
Lister
Dail
Birth Control League VP Freed After Arrest
The vice president of the Birth Control League was released after a court hearing following her arrest on charges connected to an illegal birth control meeting in Pown Hat. Police reported witnesses and hall arrests, while defense argued the case as a police burst. The hearing proceeded with testimony from Mrs. Barrett Rubles and others as investigations continued.
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Tha
Tornia- Hien
Borblee Onsay
Dane Yen
Meio Fatbles
White
Wee Hall
Ifery
Verstins
M Anne Keen
League
Assistang Gorones
Polphin
Dolahty
Uintana Edi
Huddee Veontesa
Treaty reported by London Times declares accord among major powers
London Times report cites a memorandum signed within a week involving the United States, Japan, Britain, and France on a treaty. The document, attributed to wartime ministers, notes a possible arrangement to coordinate efforts and possibly address tensions in the Far East and Europe.
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London
Mao
London Times
Japan
France
Water Passes as Alcohol in Prohibition Raid at 34 Elizabeth Street
Federal agents and police raided a Bridgeport operation led by a man known as Angelo at 34 Elizabeth Street, seizing 190 proof alcohol counted as water after cans were found filled with water and only a pint of alcohol per can. The owner was released on bond for December 13 hearings while related lawsuits seek damages over a Stamford purchase fraud.
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Angelo
Lew Tiglorania
Sn Whien
Prohibition Enforcement
Didward Doolan
Galita Sa Polty
Hugh J. Lavory
Stamford
Bridgeport
Andrew Magola
New Haven
Peter van Neach
Nathan Iittner
Nathan Bloch
Mackenzies Aides Deny Haines Hearing Story
A Hartford report says Prohibition Director Mackenzie denied a Telegram claim that a hearing on Clark Drug Co withdrawal permits would be held yesterday. Washington officials said to expect a hearing, but Mackenzie’s Hartford office refused comment under a Washington ruling.
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Haines
State Prohibition
Clark Drug Co
National Dry Law
Prohibition
Harry E. McKenzie
Hartford
Haynes
Washington
Clark Drug Company
Danburs
Pantee Haynes
MrcKenzie
Clark Company
Mir. MacKenzie
Hartfford
Moonshine Raid Nets Major Seizure in Shelton
Shelton sleuths raid the Ward mace area uncover a large still in a Newport Avenue home. Officers seized 30 barrels of waste liquor and 40 gallons of pre moonshine in a cellar, with about 25 barrels of illegal liquor processed daily and shipped outside the city. Two men, Proud and Garland, were detained along with others as investigators search for racketeering links.
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Shelton Tipe
Welton Nalice
Moonshina
Lramichy Fs
Tny
Slousht
Jaaad Garland
Temi Proud
Newport Avenur
York
Natorious Ward
Bridgeport
Paling
Willam & Tunevan Trench Edware
T. Barnes
John J. Monevan
Monneaina Serei Vaiaie
Tannheim
Schools to ease holiday mail rush proposal
The board plans to use city schools as temporary post centers from December 24 to 26. Residents in central districts will deliver mail there, reducing trips to main offices and speeding sorting. The plan relies on substitutes from a list, with several insiders to be employed.
Arbuckle Jury Deliberates in San Francisco Court
In San Francisco on December 6 the Arbuckle manslaughter case dominated the scene as the jury deliberated for about two days. Courthouse crowds thronged the corridor and the jury room door was barred by furniture during a dinner recess, while Arbuckle showed visible nerves amid the proceedings.
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Arbuckle
Court Room
San Francisco
Rosene C. Arbuckle
Ward
Myer
Corriers
Fle
No Hearing Held in Groton Iron Case
In Groton Iron Works bankruptcy a hearing was not held today before Referee Thomas M. Shialda. James Sway, president, remains temporary receiver as the case moves to the New Haven federal court. Judge Edwin Thomas in New Haven indicated a hearing was expected but did not occur.
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Conn
Thomas M. Shialda
Groton Iron Works
James Sway
Edwin Thomas
New Haven Thursady
New Haven
Shields Tocar
Shields
Ielec
Dr Swan Dead Widely Known Botanist and Physician
Dr Charles W Swan a retired physician and noted botanist died yesterday at the Branford home of his daughter. He was born in Lowell Massachusetts in 1833 and graduated from Harvard in 1860. He served in the Civil War and later was secretary of the Massachusetts Medical Society and a charter member of the New England Botanical Club.
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Conn
Dee
Charles W. Swan
Branford
Oy Ryan
Lowell
Masa
Harvard
Massachusetts Medical Society
New England Botanical Club
Westport Car Crash Kills Dr D W McFarland Kin
A liquor laden touring car sped around Nash's corner in Westport and crashed into the car of George W. Dilworth, killing him after a three hour delay at Norwalk hospital. Four men and a nurse were in the speeding car. Dilworth died at Norwalk hospital. One man, John Aceating, survived a fractured skull. Several passengers in the speeding car suffered injuries. police investigations focus on the driver Furgary and Nash landmark safety. Dilworth, a Norwalk jeweler and 192nd Art M.G. member, was married to Ruth McFarland of Greens Farms.
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Norwalk
George W. Dilworth
Greens Farms
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Westport Post Road
D. W. McFarland
McFarland Sanitarium
Dilworth
John Aceating
Worehutt Avenue
Brooklyn
Angelo Mace
Main Street
Norwallk
Elia Natolitano
Westport
Ankie Yn
Dil
Worth
Cerence
John I. Phelan
Kirk
Furgary
Stort
Nash's Corner
New York
Kirte
Pursazvith
Unr
False Field Beach
Trow
Roberta
7 Avenue
Norwick
Florree
Fairfield
Wairfield
Milworth
Wey
Wirk
Frank Vorili
John Accaring
Vartilt
Fores
Morwath
Fairfieda
Bridgeport
Charles A. Dinworth
Internal Revenue
Walsh
Tolworth
O'Ryan
Ruth McParland
Greene Farms
Hat Place
National Guard
Art M. G
Nnowall
Morse Agrees Return at Once After Detention in Paris
Charles Morse, shipbuilder and financier, arrived in Harve from New York on the Paris and was detained aboard the vessel by request of the American consulate. He was reportedly willing to return voluntarily, with officials later indicating a possible departure for New York. The case involves wartime shipbuilding contracts and American authorities.
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Charles Morse
Ameri
Harve
New York
Paris
Vet
Veesel
Mir Aerse
United States
Junichean
Lins
Police
I Missioner Fardani
Poligy
Amerimin Counsul-General
Augustus S. Tagram
Mr. Morse
Merse
America
Baye
Tate
McAuliffe Wins Motion to Quash Bribery Charge
In New Haven Tee 3 Associated Press report says Judge TB Thomas granted a motion to quash the bribery complaint against former Federal prohibition officer Thomas F McAuliffe, who faced a $15,000 bond after his October 3 arrest. The court also required more specificity from State Attorney Alcarnas Complainant. A federal grand jury session is planned for next Tuesday.
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Sey Haven
Tee. 3
Associated Tress
Thomas F. MecAutifte
Connecticut
Samuel
Charles Gardini
Hotel New
New Britain
TB. Thomas
Alcarn
McAuliffe
MeanlWe
Stratford Residence Threatened by Fire
A Stratford residence at 161 White Way was damaged when an overheated furnace ignited a blaze near WOoley Avenue. Firemen reported the fire started from a malfunctioning heater and caused smoke and minor structural damage. The incident remains under investigation.
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Stratford
Wooley Av
White
Mayor Hosts Farewell Dinner for McNeil at Stratfield
Former Senator and Mrs Archibald McNeil Tr. will leave soon for Florida where Mrs McNeil will spend the winter. A farewell dinner was given to Mr and Mrs McNeil by Mayor Atwater at the Hotel Stratfield yesterday.
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Mona
Palny Bevch. Fla
McNeil
AfeNeil Watt
Bridsaport
Mrs. McNeil
Hotel Stratfeld
Atwatar
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