Behrens Urges Widespread Police Strikes
Bridgeport Mayor Behrens calls for withdrawing leaves and concentrating virtually the entire police force on catching the elusive phantom stabber. He offers extra personnel and funds if needed and urges all officers to give time and service to restore the city’s reputation.
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Behrens
Patrick J. Flanagan
Department
Flanagan
Hebrens
Bridgeport
Phantom Starber
Estelle Haupler
Grand Street
Hlinsss
F . William Behrens
Patrick J Flanagan
Police Department
Youth Falls Nine Stories, Is Alive but Paralyzed
Albert Perry eighteen of Union City survived a nine story fall in a Wall Street airshaft. He was taking measurements on the sixth floor when he slipped and landed in the basement three floors below street level. His spine was fractured and he is paralyzed from the neck down in hospital care tonight.
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New York
Associated Press
Wall Street
Albert Perry
Union City
Priest Says Bridgeport Police Hampered In Stabber Case
The Rev Father Edward Nason McKinley of Trinity Church reiterates his August letter criticizing Bridgeport Police for failing to arrest the phantom Stabber. He says police must be futile, supine, or hampered after two years and 25 victims, and questions what is done between high intensity searches. He offers no concrete remedy and notes officers at headquarters sought his ideas but he declines to advise.
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Ves
Ney
Siibis
Wabber
Bridgeport
Flanagan
John K Regan
Bures
Edward Nason McKinley
the Trinity Church
Bridgeport Police Department
Father McKinley
Tax agent attacks railroad counsel in federal trial
In Hartford a federal court trial for Frederick Q Sutherland of New Haven continued after five hours of defense testimony. Cross-examination is set to wrap tomorrow morning and a jury verdict is expected soon. Sutherland accused Joseph Brady, assistant counsel of New Haven Railroad, of a notable meeting amid the conspiracy case proceedings.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Frederick Q Sutherland
New Haven
Internal Revenue Bureau
Washington
Rutherland
Lee
Sutherland
Joseph Brady
New Haven’ Railroad
Brady
Traditions Link English Roots to American Speech
Prof William Lyon Phetp discusses American traditions tracing back 16 Coronial days to English origins and language, in a weekly Bridgeport Telegraph exclusive feature.
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William Lyon
Bridgeport
Lindbergh plans nonstop Washington to Mexico City flight
Col Charles A Lindbergh announced plans to attempt a nonstop flight from Washington to Mexico City, possibly starting from Washington aboard the Spirit of St Louis after accepting an invitation from President Calles. He has not set a date and may fly without a stop, with Taft presenting the Langley medal to him at the Smithsonian.
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Washington
Associated Press
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mexico City
President Calles
Mexico
New York
Col. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
St Louie
Tait
Capital
Smithsonian
Atlantic
Board of Regents
Spirit of
St Louis
William Howard Taft
Langley
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Glenn H. Curtiss
Gustave Fiffel
Detectives Talked To Juror's Father In Teapot Dome Case
Washington December 8 An Associated Press report says Burns detectives hired by Harry F Sinclair tried contacting Edward J Kidwell Jr a juror in the Teapot Dome case. Frank J OReilly noted he spoke with the brother of the person of interest and arranged a follow up, then details emerged.
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Washington
Associated Press
Burns
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Oll
Edward J. Kidwell, Jr
William J. Burna
Frank J Oreilly
Burns New York
Edward Kidwell
Tax cut figures revised in revenue bill report
The Ways and Means Committee reported the new revenue bill would cut taxes by 232.735 million dollars, under the earlier 236 million estimate. House leaders aim to begin general debate quickly and pass the measure to the Senate within about ten days. Chairman Crane drafted the report before Congress convened, with the total cut noted as 47 percent.
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Washington
Derb
Associated Press
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Ceeen
Congress
Falling Meteor Seen Over Bridgeport
A reported sighting from Bridgeport describes a green electric meteoric body seen in a northwesterly direction. The object appeared at 741 m and dropped nearly vertically with a slight northern tilt, breaking into smaller particles as it descended before vanishing behind buildings.
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Bridgeport
Carmela Ponselle Sings at Fanny Crosby Home Benefit
Carmela Ponselle performed before about 1500 at a Fanny Crosby home benefit, with local coverage noting the charity occasion and audience size on page 24.
Behrens Delays Gas Station Policy Decision After Zoning Talks
Administration 10 delays ruling on gasoline stations pending agreement with the Zoning Appeals Body. Board members threaten resignations if Mayor Behrens issues permits in violation of zoning, prompting discussions at the Algonquin club and pressure to restore Board of Appeals authority.
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Board of Appeals
Behrens
Arthur F. Connor
Algonquin Club
Obeh Grotto
Fairfield Avenue
Gor Behrens
General Assembly
Polish Explodes Burned Woman in Stratford Avenue Kitchen
Mrs Sophie Mildner, 38, of 997 Stratford Ave, was terribly burned when a can of liquid stove polish exploded inside her oven yesterday afternoon. She was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition, later reported as fairly good, after her son wrapped her in a blanket to smother the flames.
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Sophie Mildner
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport
Mra Mildner
J M Maher
Kris Mildner
Bride Urges Husband to Kill Her Over Expectant Motherhood
In Eureka a 32 year old husband testifying at his murder trial described his pregnant bride Mabel Marmont Hart begging him to kill her because she did not want motherhood. She pressed a knife to her throat, then he fatally slashed her and wounded himself, later attempting to drown himself before being found.
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Eureka Kas
Associated Press
Ivan M Hart
Mabel Marmont Hart
Hart
Mrs Hart
Lovers Lane
Dilling
Aart
Ivan
Thompson Says Women for Acquittal Shock Bridgeport Brother
J Sherwood Thompson of Bridgeport defends his sister Margaret Tilliendahl convicted with Willis Beach of voluntary manslaughter in Mays Landing. He argues the jury erred, vows to pursue new trial on alleged new evidence, and praises Bridgeport supporters while noting women on the jury grew weary and compromised for acquittal.
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Atlantic City
J. Sherwood Thompson
Brewster Street
Bridgeport
Margaret Tilliendahl
Willis Beach
Mays Landing
A. William Uikendahl
Thompson
Lilliendaal
Sanderson
New York
9Ust
Proposal to Deny Ware Oath to Be Voted Upon Today
In Washington the Senate debated whether Senator Ware Williams of Pennsylvania should be denied the oath of office. The vote on excluding him was postponed to tomorrow after five hours of discussion. Proponents urged oath administration while opponents, led by Senator Robinson, pressed for delayed action and a hearing before any exclusion vote.
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Washington, Dec
Associated Press
Fed Williams
Pennsylvania
Senate
Vere
Robinson
Norris
Ware
Frank L Smith
Illinois
Special Campaign Funds Committee
Lodger Held On Kidnaping Charge
After befriending Frederick Allen at 10683 State street Frank Pease aided his job search and meals and furnished quarters. Allen allegedly kidnapped Pease’s nine year old sister in law John Henderson and took him to New York. A warrant is issued for Allen on charges of taking and inciting a child to leave a parent. He is held by Staten Island police. The Henderson boy is son of Emma Turner of 1068 State street and brother of Dorothy Henderson Pease. Constable Charles Howd of Stony Creek.
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Frank Pease
State Street
Frederick Allen
Pease
Allen
John Henderson
Elias Howe
New York
Staten Island
Henderson
Emma Turner
Dorothy Henderson
Charles Howd
Stony Creek
Dawes Enigma 10 and 0 P Heads Sullivan Asserts
Washington December reports outline Republican leaders pondering Hoover campaign details including formal announcement plans and primary entry. Attention shifts to Dawes potential run as a Dawes movement faces doubt amid rejections from the former vice president’s allies. Page two continues.
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Dawes
P. Heads
Sullivan
Mark Sullivan
Washington
Dec
Hoover
Dawee
Willis
Ohio
Curtis
Kaw
Mrs Mary Frances Burr Dies in Fairfield at 89
Mary Frances Burr widow of Henry Burr died at her home 177 Ellett Street Fairfield yesterday morning at eighty nine. A life long Fairfield resident she belonged to First Church of Christ and several church groups. Survived by son Henry Burr four grandchildren Henry Burr Jr Howard Burr Albert Burr and Marie Burr and one great granddaughter Charlotte Frances Burr. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 3 pm at her home with Rev John H Grant officiating. Burial in Oaklawn cemetery.
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Mary Frances
Henry Burr
Ellett Street
Fairfield
First Church of Christ
Henry & Burr
Henry 8. Burr
Howard Burr
Albert Burr
Mise Marie Burr
Charlotte Frances Burr
Jury Convicts Lilliendahl and Beach in Manslaughter Trial
A jury after more than 33 hours deliberation found Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach guilty of manslaughter in the death of Lilliendahl’s husband. The judge deferred sentence to Saturday morning, with possible imprisonment up to five years or a $1,000 fine. Witnesses included Samuel Bark and Harry Sanderson. defense argued new evidence warranted a new trial.
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Tog
Margaret
Lilliendahl
Belle Hatred
Willis
Robert H. McCarter
Fay
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Fanny Crosby
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Westport
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Snyder
Taid-West
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Mia Liliendahl
United States
Zoning Appeals
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Mary Frances Burr
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M’carter
M. J
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