Shelton Husband Shoots Wife Then Tries to End Own Life
In Shelton a man named John Priece shot his wife Tila Priece in the parlor of their Division and Hull home after she returned from New Haven. He then wounded himself in the jaw and was found locked in a bedroom. both were hospitalized with severe injuries and he faced an attempted murder charge once conscious. Neighbors alerted police who battered down doors to reach the couple.
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Shelton
Tila
John Priece
Division
Hull Aheets
Priece
Grifin
Derby
Shote
Fred
John Bonovan
Edward Barnes
New Haven
Irene
Shelton High
John
Blumenthal and Company
Man Survives Carbon Monoxide Exposure After Garage Rescue
Peter Gegnar, 45, nearly died when he started his car in a partially open garage last night. He staggered to the yard, collapsed, and was treated by Dr. J. M. Maher before regaining consciousness. He declined hospital care, crediting a narrow escape as the car fumes may have filled the garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gegnar
Waterman
Alreet
Gegnar
J. M. Maher
Gegner
Remkus Named Director of Stamford Trade School
Charles H Remkus of 66 Wabbuington Terrace was appointed director of the State Trade School in Stamford by Dr A B Meredith of the State Board of Education. Remkus had been temporary head and received permanent appointment yesterday, formerly from ArmstrIne and bridgeport training schools, with a background in athletics and state baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H Remkus
Wabbuington Terrace
Stamford
A B Meredith
Remkus
Yve Asterday
Engineers to Stop Trains at Bloomfield Crossings
Hartford Dec 3 The public utilities commission after hearings at the state capitol granted the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad permission to discontinue maintenance of audible and visible warning signals at the Grisson and Winterbury grade crossing in Bloomfield. The railroad agreed that engineers of all trains on that line will stop before the crossings and ensure a clear road before proceeding.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Public Utilities Commission
State Capitol
New York
Five youths sent to reformatory for joy riding theft
Five youths were sent to a reformatory after joy riding in a stolen car. The edition lists a variety of local items including divorces, court actions, and crime reports with several page references. Other notes mention a mystery attack, a fatal accident, a shooting suicide, and local civic updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airport Committee
Joseph A. Levy
Five youths sent to reformatory in motor vehicle case
Homer Doyle sixteen John Doyle eighteen Thomas Curtis seventeen William Morats seventeen and Ewald Steinberg seventeen, all of Hartford, were sentenced to indefinite terms at the Connecticut Reformatory by Judge L F P Waldo Marvin after pleading guilty to taking cars without owners permission. Assistant State's Attorney Lorin W Willis noted the problem of such acts to police and car owners. The youths took parked cars for joy rides, leaving them in outlying districts. the judge urged a stop to these practices.
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Homer Doyle
John Doyle
Thomas Curtis
William Morats
Ewald Steinberg
Connecticut Reformatory
L. FP
Waldo Marvin
Criminnal Superior Court
Lorin W Willi
Jana
Euch
Man gets six months on charge of bigamy
Herbert H. Giles, 49, of this city, was sentenced to six months in jail by Judge L P Waldo Marvin in Criminal Superior Court after pleading guilty to bigamy. Giles admitted he married Helen L Doucet of New York City while his previous marriage to an annulment contractor on September 18, 1924 remained unresolved. Ethel M Frawley Giles of Strertaret is not clearly connected in the readable text.
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Herbert H. Giles
L P Waldo Marvin
Crimine
Ethel M Frawley Giles
Strertaret
Giles
Mar
Helen L Doucet
New York City
Beach Lawyer Seeks New Trial After Confessions Emerged
In Mays Landing New Jersey Edison Hedges Beachs counsel announces a bid for a new trial based on confessions from two Negroes connected to the Dr William A Lilliendahl murder case The convicted widow Margaret Liljen dahl and Willis Beach face possible 16 year sentences while McCarter plans a plea for new evidence and an appeal is likely if denied
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Mays Landing
N. J
Associated Press
A. Wumam Lilliendahl
Willis Beach
Edison Hedges
Beach
Lilliendahl
Negrora
Hammonton
Hedges
Brooklyn
Robert 3. McCarter
Lilendahl
Lilllendehl
Beck
Luther Campbell
Pew
Cimone
William A. Lilliendahl
Margaret Liiliendam
Wills Beach
Robert M. McCarter
McCarter
Hinkle
Eleven Indicted in National Rum Ring Case
Philadelphia December 9. A federal grand jury indicted eleven alleged leaders of a country wide rum ring operating along the Atlantic coast. Named are John McCambridge operator of tugs in New York harbor and John Murphy a Halifax based supercargo. Others include Morris Rotman financier Moe Perl lieutenant Dave the Skipper and ship leader Leslie Tibbe. Accused of kidnapping. Murphy held on 50000 bail. three others at 25000 bail. remaining eight at large with bail to be set at 25000 each.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Federal Grand Jury
Atlantic
John McCambridge
New York Harbor
John Murphy
Gordon, Hunter and Murray
Halifax
N. C
Gald
Syndic
Morris Rotman
William Rogers
John Schroeder
Ian Bernstein
Dickins
Murphy
Rogers
Schroeder
Mberty
Stratford Man Taken By Wilmington Police
Charles Snavely of Mount Pleasant avenue Stratford was captured by Wilmington police last night and returned to Wilmington where he has long faced charges of non support Detective J P Hynaon arrived in Stratford and arrested him He was taken to Bridgeport police headquarters and later shipped to Wilmington on the 12 21 am train
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snavely
Mount Pleasant Avenue
Stratford
Wilmington
Del
J. P. Hynaon
Willungton
Suavely
Dridgeport
Delaney Defeats Berlenbach by Sixth Round Knockout
Chicago report says Jack Delaney knocked out Paul Berlenbach in the sixth round of a ten round bout. Referee Jimmy Gardner stopped the fight after Berlenbach was knocked down four times and waning, with Delaney delivering sharp rights and body blows from the early rounds. Berlenbach had sought a comeback but could not withstand Delaney’s precise punching.
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Jack Delaney
Paul Bertenbach
Bridgeport
Harding High
Stratford
Lou Bogash
George Zupko
Armory
Art Fletcher
Yankees
Huggins
Charles W. Dunkley
Coliseum
Chicago
Associated Press
Gene Tulmey
Paul Berlenbach
Berlenbach
Jimmy Gardner
Delaney
Paul
Berry
Thirteen Women and Four Men Granted Divorces
A rapid succession of divorce petitions resulted in thirteen women and four men receiving decrees at a special Superior Court session. Cases included Louise W. Kurde of this city seeking alimony from Michael Kurde of Stamford, and Pauline Jones of Stratford reclaiming her former name Hayzette after desertion. Mentions of other divorces and ongoing inquiries follow, with details of alimony and custody arrangements.
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Tapid
Edward M. Yeomans
Superior Court
Michael Kurde
Stamford
Louise W. Kurde
Kurde
Pauline Jones
Stratford
Hayzette
J. Raymond Jones
Newark N. J
Lous Krystuk
Norwalk
Helen Krystuk
Mary Jane Smith
Danbury
Austin J. Smith
New York City
Peekskill
New York
Bristol Pa
Smith
Bila
Lobni
Albert Rotim
Brookfield
Mabel A G. Guerra
Benjamin J. Guerra
Parts Unknown
Columbia South America
Will Rogers Honored by Mexican Officials
Mexico City December 9 Will Rogers was the guest of former President Obregon at a dinner in his honor at the Obregon home. Prominent figures attended and Rogers commented on Charles Lindberghs anticipated flight to Mexico City calling it marvelous and the best thing that could happen. He planned to fly over the Valley of Mexico in an airplane with General Alvarez tomorrow.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Will Rogers
Obregon
Obragon
Rogers
Col
Charlies A. Lindbergh
Washington
Valley of Mexico
General Alvarez
Chinese Financial Advisor Misses Chicago Wedding in Snow Delay
For sythe Sherfesee, a Chinese government financial adviser, arrived by plane six hours late to marry Emily Ryerson, widow of Arthur Ryerson. A chain of delays including sea voyage, train hold ups, and a snowbound plane thwarted the nuptials at St James Episcopal Church in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
China
Sythe Sherfesee
Emily Ryerson
St Paul
Emily Borle Ryerson
Arthur Ryerson
Sherfeseo
St. James Episcopal Church
Sheifeseo
St. Paul
Senate bars Vare from seat after two days of battle
The Senate rejected William S. Vare of Pennsylvania for the senator elect's oath amid a two day battle over election fraud charges. The vote to bar him was 56 to 36, while Frank Smith’s case had 53 to 28. The special committee was empowered to investigate and report by February 8.
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Washington
Dec
Associated Press
William 8. Vare
Pennsylvania
Senate
Frank ©. Smith
Minos
Vare
Special Campaign Funds Committee
Tis
Finois
Committee
Friends of Ware
Smith
Reed
Missouri
Special
Battee
Missour
Ware
Norrin
Nebraska
G O P Control In Senate Is Assured
Western Independents promised to help organize the Senate for the Republicans after Senator Curtis pledged no delay in voting on key measures. The five independents back a farm relief bill similar to McNary Haugen, a curb on federal court labor injunctions, and a Latin America policy inquiry. Vote on organization deferred to next week as party lines converge amid barbed internal moves.
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Washington
Associated Press
Centrol
Senate
Old Guard
Esenator Curtis
Kansas
McNary-Haugen
Latin America
Frank L. Smith
Tu+nota
William 8. Vare
Pennsylvania
Davids. Barry
Rhode Island
Reed
Missouri
Special Campaign Funds Committee
Man Breaks Bottle Over Woman's Head in New Haven
Carrie Turner, a colored resident of New Haven visiting at 116 Sterling Street, was struck on the head with a glass bottle by a man said to be her husband after a verbal dispute. A deep gash bled heavily, the city ambulance was called at 5 30, Dr Maherhi advised hospital care, but she refused to go and stayed at the scene.
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Bridgeport
Goldie Zorzy
Evangeline Zorzy
Cannon Street
Galden Hill
Main Streets
Agnes G. English
Judson Place
Ansonia
Evangeline
J. M. Maher
Goldie
Golden Hl Street
Washington Avenue
Catherine Street
Edmond A. Marin
Chase Street
Robert Faulkner
Bridgeport Hospital
Marin
Maher
Carrie Turner
New Haven
Sterling Street
Thin City
City
J. M. Maherhi
Duchess Torlonia’s Brother Faces Court in Stamford
Charles A. Moore of Round Hill, brother of the Duchess of Torlonia, appeared in Stamford City Court as defendant in a $850 suit by William Proctor, a catering firm, over services at the annual Scottish games in Greenwich on July 4. Moore contends guests were served differently than charged. Hearing resumes next Tuesday.
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Stamford
Associated Press
Charles A. Moore
Round Hill
Duchess of
Women voters demand dry plank in both parties
New York December 9 women voters from the National Women's Council and the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs urge a dry plank in party platforms for the coming presidential campaign. Margaret Hay predicts a western, dry president from Hoover Lowden or Dawes and the Democratic nod to Al Smith. WCTU and affiliated groups oppose Butler and Ritchie, press for prohibition enforcement, and plan to lobby candidates on this issue.
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New York
United States
West
Margaret Hay
Sameron
Republican Party
Miss Hay
New York State Federation of Women's Clubs
National Women's Council
Waldorf-Astoria
Hoover
Lowden
Dawes
Misa Hay
al Smith
Ber Maue
D. Leigh Colvin
New York Women's Christian Temperance Union
Kidwell Reveals New Oil Case Evidence in Court
Edward J. Kidwell Jr, juror in the Fallsinclair oil conspiracy trial, reappears with a statement to District Attorney Gordon claiming he was approached by unnamed persons. The juror faced prior affidavits about discussing the case and anticipated an auto gift after the trial, as contempt proceedings against Harry F. Sinclair and associates continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Edward J. Kidwell, Jr
Fallsinclair
Gordon
Klawell
Oase
Frederick L. Siddons
Supreme Court
Harry F. Sinclair
of Man
William J. Burke
Doctor Curran Resting Comfortably At Home
Dr Phillip J Curran, local eye ear nose and throat specialist, is gravely ill with pneumonia at his home 870 Brooklawn Avenue. Reported last night he was resting fairly comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip J Curren
Curran
Brooklawn Avenus
Dozen Reports Of Stabber Suspects Fail To Halt Police Hunt
Bridgeport officials cancel time off for all police and fire department members as they flood the case of the so called Phantom Stabber. Chief Flanagan orders every available man to work the pursuit while residents cooperate and volunteer vigilantes are discussed. the spree continues with a 35th victim reported, though many leads prove false.
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Patrick J. Flanagan
Bridgeport
Mia
Wielle Haupler
Grant Street
Pequonnock
Harral Avenue
Five Comemissioners
Police
Irory
Edward Nason McKinley
Jesiit
Jury Discharged in Tax Fraud Case in Hartford
Hartford December 9 Attorney for the United States failed to reach a verdict after three hours of deliberations in the case of Frederick Rutherland of New Haven charged with conspiracy to defraud the government by revealing secret Internal Revenue Bureau information. Judge Edwin S. ofa discharged the jury. Sutherland released on bond. The trial featured cross examination of the defendant and testimony from Joseph D. B. and other witnesses as the government sought to prove a conspiracy with McCarren and Clifford, Washington, D C accountants, to interfere with the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Sete Press
Frederick Rutherland
New Haven
Internal Revenue Bureau
Edwin
Sutherland
Henry W. Syfrig
Washington
D. C
Joseph D. B
New Haven Railroad
United States
George M. Cohen
James F. McCarren
James Clifford
Washington, D. C
November 1928 Death Toll Reported
The monthly report of the Division of Vital Statistics lists 160 deaths in November 1928. Accidents claimed 10 lives, diphtheria three, influenza two, tuberculosis six, cancer eight, pneumonia nine, homicide one, and other causes 75. Cancer rose to 15 deaths in November compared with last year.
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Dievision of Vital Statistics
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C. H. Remkus
Stamford Trade School
Remkay
Bridgrpen Trane
Ducati
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Rerera
Ofekelvall
Passon
STATE
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Darien
Pond Point
Hemeon
Temple
Westport
Kara Ware
Remus
Franklin Dodge
Man
Wife
Ring
Tug Mac
Bamg Memoners
Fuiness
Southern Pacific
Wilmington Police
Bounds
Sister
John Williams
Lindley Street
Housatonic Avenues
George E. French
Williams
Ty French
John Sullivan
Black Rock Avenue
State Street
Park Avenue
Lottle
Torlonia
W.C.T.U
Butler
Nicholas Murray Butler
Ciry
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Kidwell
Flanagan
Phantom
McCatchron
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