Police wrest gun from man alleged to be bootlegger
Police accosted Joseph Hoe thbeahl of Stratford while he stood at the wheel of a car carrying fifteen gallons of alcohol in three containers. He attempted to draw a .32 caliber revolver, but officers wrested it away. He was wounded and captured. held on $1000 bond for resisting arrest and transporting liquor in defiance of the law. He claimed to be a stationary engineer with a Stratford address and North Washington residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wihiait i
Howard Avenir
Joseph Hoethbeahl
Weed Road
Stratford
Sun
Gustafson
Gunzunhauser
Emergensey Hospitel
Eurgeon
Third Precinct
North
Washington Avenue
Education Board Votes 400000 for City Improvements
The city education board approves about 400000 in public works including gymnasium equipment at Sheridan school and the erection of a new high school wing to ease congestion. The unanimous vote follows a detailed discussion of costs, architect plans, and related city finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan School
Ana Evers Ule Derman
Punt
Gan
Atwater
Lares
Veness Elected Finance Chairman Reveals City Board Names
Aldermen names appear for finance chairmanship and various committees. Officials listed include Veness Hogan Pitegerald Price and others like Kenney Costello Meade Brown with assignments across lamps, frinting, unfinished business, public works, and rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brow
Lavery
Price
Hoxat
Brady
Buckley
Blackhan
Keellng
Doherty
Meade
Costello
Felley
Kenney
Robert E Lee Sails Into Side Of Trolley
A man named Robert E Lee driving an automobile allegedly under the influence crashed into the side of a street car yesterday near John Street and Water Street. His car required towing after minor damage from the collision. He was held in 290 dollars bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Lee
Ivor
Robert BR. Lee
John Street
Water Street
York Street
New Haven
House Approves Justice Manton's Retirement
The House, by 79 to 1, concurred in a Senate bill authorizing the retirement of Associate Justice Mantet Pitney of the Supreme Court. Debate centered on the long tenure and the appropriate process for retirement, with one dissenting representative from Texas voicing opposition to the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Manton
Pitney
Dr C H Sprague Elected Post Commander at Legion Meeting
Dr Cha Sprague was unanimously elected Post Commander of the Harry W Congdon post American Legion at the annual meeting held in the Chile room last night More than 100 members attended the election two officers were re elected and new officers will be installed January 4 The gathering praised the post s strength noting 282d unit activity and reports from officers will be presented at the next session A dinner followed at the Seaside club Lafayette Street with retiring officers in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cha. Sprague
Harry W. Congdon
American Legion
Chile
Gorfien
Jt Tenee
WiJiani
Meklroy
Ali
Ani
Aloory
Spragues
Yfohn
Moran
Eecatul
Wiliam McNulty
William Cohn
J Canedon
William
Mystery surrounds ADL escape and hotel suspect
Police traced a stolen Jennings car when Ledoux and a companion failed to claim it. At the Wil ing hotel two men were observed with a suspect, and Mrs Williams identified Ledoux as one of the men after a brief description. A $1000 cash stash and a plan to flee with a car were noted as investigators sought the getaway route and vehicle details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiling
Gelden
Ledoux
Aho
Tur
Teoay
Bern
Youth Held For Assault In Washington Park
Dovis Richards, 39, of East Washington Avenue, arrested after an assault in Washington Park last Sunday. Charged with breach of peace and held in bail of 1000 pending inquiry. Victim Thomas Mughas, employee of St Vincent's Hospital, attacked in the park. several teeth were knocked out and he suffered injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovis Richards
Washington Avenas
Frech Aleal
Thomas Mughas
St Vincent's Hapital Aughes
Wastington Park
Youths Admit Robbing Lae Brothers Furniture Store
Two youths aged 16 and 36 admit robbing the Lae Brothers Furniture company at 1572 Main Street within 24 hours. Police say Roy Currane of 20 High Street and Kenneth Johnson of 7 Beardsley Lane were linked to the burglary, with silverware recovered on their clothing and at their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoksia
Kbolen Silversyare
Liu Yuu
Iyiag
Ilo
Lae Brothars Furniture Company
Main Street
Roy Currane
High Street
Ikennuth Johnson
Beardsley Lane
Beth
Yuouvercil
Destroyed Mail Suppressing Strategic Cantonments Charges
A long disputed case discusses the charge carrier U S institutes destroyed mail and threats of further suits in Stratford on Cantonments. Kilpatrick allegedly destroyed advertising and delivered materials, with claims of no reward. The Post Office war funds and related suits total tens of millions involving multiple firms and depots across Texas, California, and Michigan, including Camp A and Camp Custer, with contracts cited and investigations ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Institutes
Sratford
Ghorgey
Warhy Runpatrick
Currie
Posen
Strat Ure
Bosston
Apn
Kilpatrichk
Warrington
Dee
Ariy
Pring Contractors
Camp A
Sam Antonio
Tex
Stony & Webster
Sada Astinio
Lom
Camp Ter
Petersturs
Valine
Denniy Ca
Richmond
Camp Custer
Galle
Portes Bros
Datroic
Dona
House Acts On Impeachment Case Leads to Supreme Court Names
AHouse committee wrangles over witness powers in the impeachment inquiry. Leaders discuss calling Justice officials and AFL president Gompers, debating whether to proceed without explicit House action while ensuring proper procedure in the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presenta Woodruff
Repul
Michigan
Johnson
Repiblician
Washington
Graham
Tepuiican
Annas
Inlo
Srsgion
Dy Ig Mtr
Kotter
Ralston
Ever
Tals
George W W. Wiebersham
Bamuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Aia Guy Oyster
Gompers
Lievill
Particula
Relief
William J. Burns
Department of Justice Bureau
Willard N. Jones
Volstéau
Reiston
Cabhae
American Federation of Tabor
Rulatou
Donald
Volstead
James
Rosslom
Poole
Oskyd
Thomas
Demuvrib
Yates
Reltiod
Jewelry Loot Value Cannot Be Estimated
The report notes an unresolved jewelry theft with an estimated loss of 250 dollars. No further details on suspects or locations are provided, but police indicate ongoing efforts to secure an arrest and recover stolen items. Local residents are urged to contact authorities with information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scratford
G. Guegen
Heim
Fl Cewls Street
City Council Opens With Flower Gift Welcome At First Meeting
At the first council meeting in Aflower Garden chamber, Aldermen were greeted by abundant chrysanthemum offerings from friends and districts. Gifts included gold pens watches purses and a mammoth floral hive from the American Legion to Alderman Morde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tew Council
Baslew
Mayo
Cty
Dunigan
James J. Whalenah
Mary A. Marron
American Legion
Frederick A. Morde
Lmne
Morrin
Alfred Verese
Cornet Trough
Fred Atwater
Ralph T. Tyeers
Uderman
Walter Tuatriel
Purae Op Gelfrei
Alleran Horan
Aldemien Buekhy
Eyurtnytt
Cot Lindt Distelgn
Seledt
Aldermin
Rusnak
Brerghint
W. J. A. bKothy
Polier
Bryan
Arter le Toey
Jernan Witagerul
Ajdarinin
Bond Secretary Calls U S Lawless Nation In Speech
Dr Kaberr PF, national secretary of the American Bond, argued in a Lyons Terrace high school talk that crime has risen since World War I and that laws favoring criminals weaken society. He warned of public sentiment sympathy for criminals and urged education and enforcement to restore American ideals and curb foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kaberr PF
Corson
Beaver
Nénociate
Ib Naw
Pho
Igh School
Durie
Ben
Amores
Luly
France
Great
Britain
America
Chicago
Americ
Nationail
Basi Mead
Poyerawneht
Iui
Dr. Carson
Louis Banke
Roseburg
Oregon
George E.ii Burlingaine
Angeles
Whiskey Heist Strikes Peoria Area Warehouse
In December, about thirty men surrounded the Liberty Yeast Corporation plant in Pekin and forced workers to help load sixty barrels of whiskey onto five abnormal trucks. The raid used the facility as a warehouse for liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Trenty-five
Liberty Yeast Corporation
Pekin
Budget figures for 1924 compared with last year
Fragmented OCR notes show budget figures for 1924 and comparison with prior year. Figures mention amounts like 430,088 and 2,100,000,000 along with references to accruals and wartime liabilities. The readable parts are unclear and mixed with errors, but indicate financial comparison and possible wartime obligations.
Marriage of Nurse and Doctor Announced in Buffalo
The marriage of nurse Alice O'Coone and Dr. Emi I Albip was announced. The couple wed in Buffalo two weeks ago. both are well known locally. Miss O'Coone trained at St Vincent's Hospital and Dr Alban, a Norwood native, interned at St Vincent's and practiced here. They reside at 212 Mills Avenue Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Alice ‘O'Coone
Emi I. Albip
Buffalo
Alban
Vincent's
Athan
Norwood
St. Vincent's Hospital
At Vincent's Hospital
Mills Avenue
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Stretford
Lice
Education Board
Ven
TW. J. Lavery
Sanford
Kelly
Beers
Alderman Lavery
James Carroll
Kutly
Ond
Tle
Putnink Aldermen
Iuabner
Alderminh Wenuss
Honmry Street
Cte
Venus
Cuy
Mekleay
Burneford
James Rpon
Baet
Bridgeport “Hospicul
Gan Scettle
Cornell
Norma Tallock
Sable Avenue
Harvey & Lewis
Mente
Board of Education
Worth End Improvement Association
Wayne Street
Rutce
Paving and Sewer Commission
Bnd
Reparte
Lo Ty Board
Llogal
Colt
Attormes
George 5
Wildman
Setreen George
Frank Streets
Middle Street
Fairfeld Avenue
Gala Street
Ayn Press
Alsass Mnht
Chamber of Commerce
Menace
Ames of
Bridgeport
Woran
Lyndine Chapel Street
Lyon Terrace
Veness
DR. C/I, SPRAGUE
Washington Park
Tiedtane Iy
E. Kilpatrick
Branch
Post’ Office
Daugherty
Council Chamber
Aflower Garden
Aldermanic Board
Ign Dee Cali
Ene PpEy Varstay Rt
BOND
U.S
Lyons’ Terrace
Budiret Bneesu
Department of Agriiniturle
Department of
Department of Interlor
Naty
Wur Dent Incl
BE. W. Grove
Morrison
Gladys
Mrs. B
Atte
Boxuys
Dr Pierce
Tnvalids
Wistain St
Fufiate
N. Yu
Vocalion
Nothnngle
Main St
Corner Elm St
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