Siemon Appeals Gas Station Denial By Grotto Members
A City Board of Appeals kept a gas station from being approved at 1211 Parkfield avenue amid objections from the Obed Grotto group. Mayor Behrens ordered plans filed while hearings continued for other stations on Park avenue and Main street, with a decision pending on Murphy at Main and Beechmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoolhous
Board of Appeals
Obeh Grotto
Agat
Gus Hershal
Pairflela Avenue
Behrens
Herthal
Paul D'Eliasto
Siemon
Standard 611 Company
Park Avenue
Park Terrace
Mainatree
450 Miles on a Gallon of Gas
An automotive engineer, Oliver, claims a breakthrough device that converts mechanical energy to significantly boost fuel efficiency. He plans a nationwide campaign to equip cars with the invention and offers samples for trial, inviting inquiries from interested agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Oliver
Cowsenkes
Smith Wins Right to Plead Case in Senate Hearing
The Senate debates seating two contested senators, with Reed and Missouri senator pushing for due process for Smith and Vare. Smith to speak on floor after committee report, with hearings expedited before Christmas if possible. Both contesters likely to be excluded on final ballots. a long night of procedural wrangling looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Senate
Clinats
Reed
Pennnsylvania
Vare
Missouri
Smith
Ware
Kansas City Chooses G O P Convention Host
Kansas City is chosen to host the Republican National Convention as party leaders weigh favored sites. Officials say the decision reflects local support and aims to set details for the quadrennial meeting, with Kansas City offering its Civic Auditorium and plans for a temporary chairman and re-apportioned state votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans Hughes
Charles D. Hilles
New York
Laughes
Hilley
Kansas City
San Francisco
Huiler
Detroit
Vee Voadie House
Coolidge
Butler
William H. Crocker
California
William Jennings Bryan
National Committee
Roraback
State delegates by region. party chairmen join committees
The text lists state allocations from several regions and notes appointments to committees. Chairman Butler is accepted to the committees on arrangements contests and rules without discussion. Names for the committee events include Mrs. Alvin T Hert Charlie Hitles Ralph Williams and others from Kansas Conn California Iowa Michigan Minn Ohio Pennsylvania Maryland and more. The arrangements committee will meet tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Alvin T. Hert
Kentucky
Charlie 0. Hitles
New York
Ralph Williams
Oregon
David Mulvane
Kansas
J. Henry Roraback
Conn
William H. Crocker
California
Charles A. Rawson
Iowa
Mise Bina M. West
Michigan
Manley L. Fosseen
Minn
Wilma Sin Ie Levan
Ohio
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
William P. Juckson
Maryland
Bank teller Holmberg sentenced after bank loss case
Holmberg, a bank teller, received a sentence of three to six years after pleading guilty to falsifying deposit slips to cover sums taken from the bank. Prosecutors argued the crime reflects on all bank employees. The court noted the balance gap of about nineteen thousand dollars and the defendant’s strained family situation as he wept after sentencing.
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Ant
la Wust
Holmberg
Wilson
Willson
Wison
Holrmber
Marcin
Whittemore Will Divides Millions to Widow Family
The will drawn July 26 1926 leaves Mrs Harris Whittemore Jr 60000 and each of the grandchildren John Whittemore Robert Whittemore and Harris Whittemore III 30000. Bequests include 160000 to each J H Whittemore Co stock and 60000 to son in law Austin Adams. A 60000 trust with Colonial Trust Co. and 1000000 to Hillside Cemetery are noted, with the remainder split between widow and children. The widow acts as guardian until heirs reach age. The estate value is not disclosed. paintings and jewelry are described as invaluable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Whittemore
Harris Whittemore, Jr
John Toward Whittemore
Robert Mapier Whittemore
Harris Whittemore
Helen Whittemore Adams
Naugatuck
Gertrude Spencer Whittemore Upson
Waterbury
J. H. Whittemore Company
Austin R. Adams
Naupatuck
Helen W. Adams
Austin L. Adams
Charles Upson, Jr
Willliam M. Shepardson
Middlebury
Mr. Whittemore
W. Easton
Frank Lodell
Colonial Trust Company
John O. Lum
Charles J. Berlames L. Linsley
Harold W
Noble Avenue Residents Retain Attorney to Block Station
Clifford B. Wilson has been retained to protect Noble avenue residents' interests against a gasoline station proposed by a Texas company. Injunctions are planned soon. Mayor Behrens granted permission, while the zoning board had refused approval citing a 900 foot distance to a machine building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford B. Wilson
Noble Avenue
Texas Company
Phantom Stabber Claims 26th Victim in Bridgeport
Bridgeport authorities continue to hunt the elusive Phantom Stabber who has attacked young women since February 1925. Police mobilized plainclothes squads citywide but the assailant remains at large, with victims aged 12 to 19 across multiple city districts, including near the Public Library, Central High School, and various storefronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Police Department
Bridgeport
James Ramsey
Detective Bureau
Phanton
Mary Antinuchalo
Danes Avenue
Mbrary
Main Street
Milgred Cook
Flushing
L. I
Taylor Building
Dorothy la Barr
Broad Street
Margaret Nelson
Merriam Street
Jean Alexander
Lindley Street
Madigon Ayenue
Grand Street
Catherine Dillon
Union Avenue
East End
Rose Kerensky
Hollister Avenue
Stratford Avenue
Mary Corcoran
Morehouse Hotel
Kerensky
Miss Nime
East Main Reet
Warren Street
State Street
Adeline Kinder
Austin Street
Anna Borggard
Park Avenue
Gilbert
South End
Michael Crannon
Atlantic Street
Broad and
Allen
Serial stabbings linked to downtown attacks in 1947
The report details multiple stabbing incidents in 1947. Charlotte Massenu, 18, on 181 Clinton Avenue, was the 18th victim. Isabelle Belakur, 18, of 539 Malin Street, was stabbed near August 27. Ruth Stilings, 14, of 896 Brooks Street, was attacked September 29 at Benrasley Park entrance. Five other suspects were cited in the downtown assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Massenu
Clinton Avenue
Bein Ginsberg
Calamibia Street
Golden Hill Street
Broad Street
Miss Bruzingki
Isabelle Belakur
Malin Street
Benrasley Park
Ruth Stilings
Brooks Street
Honor Society Picks Miss Duka for Charter Membership
Miss Cecile T. Duka daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Duka of 1648 Fairfield avenue is named a charter member of the National Honor Society under the National Catholic Education Association. The group links Catholic Women’s colleges on the association’s list with eligibility limited to top graduates. A Christmas holidays meeting is planned at Webster College Webster Groves Missouri with Dr Francis Corcoran C M as moderator. Miss Duka Magna Cum Laude graduate from the College of New Rochelle will not attend due to recovery from surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile T. Duka
Andrew Duka
Fairfield Avenue
National Catholic Education Association
Detroit
Catholic Women's Colleges
Association
Webster College
Webster Groves
Missouri
Francis ¥. Corcoran
C. M
Miss Duka
College of New Rochelle
OBRIEN AILING AT ST VINCENT'S AFTER STOMACH OPER
Joseph H. O'Brien twenty nine of 141 Rocton avenue remained critically ill with peritonitis at St Vincent's hospital. His father Patrick E. O'Brien superintendent of streets stayed at the bedside much of the day as the family visited. O'Brien was brought to the hospital last Friday for an ulcer operation. Dr Andrew McQueeney noted peritonitis during surgery and the condition worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. O'Brien
Rocton Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Patrick E. O'Brien
O'Brien
Andrew McQueeney
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George Washington
G. O. P. Gonvition
Continental Baking Company
Alabama
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Georgia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
Texas
Whittemore
Noble Ave
W. Grave
Honor Society
Duka
Catholic Education Organization
Heinz
Bridgeport Trust Company
Noble
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