Webb Wins Tile Towee Estate By Tenne Wil Webb
In New York Surrogate Foley returns a verdict for Charles Webb husband of Mrs. Webb, upholding the will over contestants who alleged Mrs. Webb lacked sound mind and was unduly influenced. The case followed a grand jury probe into poisoning rumors and focused on a short will attached to a longer document. The ruling awards the $3,000,000 estate to the husband, with other relatives named as challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie
Gorman Webb
Fairfield
Biltmore Glad
New Itye
N. Y
Charles Webb
Mra. Webb
Foley New
Wiliam J. Meyer
New York
John P. Yohulan
Webb
Parsons and Charities
Thayer Kinggbury
Court of Equity
Italian children near parity with natives in city schools
A Board of Education survey shows 4,620 Italian or 23.2 percent of the school population have foreign born parents, while 6,836 American born children comprise 29.8 percent. Sixty five percent of students have foreign born parents. only three schools have a majority with both parents American born. Children from 43 nationalities attend city schools, many grouped as “Mineclaneans.”
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Itklan
Board of Edulation
Fiugigarini
Sletara
Maplewood
Boxer Strerroan
Geardsley
America
Amenca
Bridgeport Man Held by Fairfield Police
Bridgeport man Joseph Hurter of 14 Alain street was arrested in Fairfield on a reckless driving charge after an accident in which his auto collided with a gear-operated vehicle operated by William Ulmer of Bridgeport stores.
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Fairfield
Lotite
Joseph Hurter
Alain Street
Deidgeport
Wiliam Ulmer
Erilng Stores
Bridgeport
Smith elected head of Fairfield Legion
Tatevhead Dec 11 It notes Howard Srolth first lieutenant in the A B and president of the George Alfred Smith post was chosen commander at the annual meeting of Fairfield Legion. Other officers include John Donaldson vice commander Dr Lawrence E Toole second vice commander George Anderson adjutant John W Barri treasurer John Ty Johnson chaplain and Richard McNally Russell Lombard Harold STves on the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatevhead
Howard Srolth
A. B
George Afred Smith
Americus: Legion
Smith
William Ninwola
John Donaldson
Lawrence E. Toole
George Anderson
John W. Barri
John Ty. Johnson
Richard McNally
Russell Lombard
Harold Sstves
Low tax plan eyed to aid homeowners in city
Mayor Behrens backs a 26 mill tax rate for next year. estimates show homeowners with $10,000 assessments paying $297 under a 27 mill level, $232 to $3492.80 under different proposed rates. Board of Assessors and clerks are revising the tax rolls, with ink changes to avoid errors and $964 in appropriations for revising home owner tax lists and mailing notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atl
Hope
F. William Behrens
Lee
Behrens
aAssessors
Clarks
Isis
Ines
Thomas McConning
Ciangsanturears
He Sali
McCormick
Board of Relief
Coure
John Y. Caldwell
Beloin to License Street Peddlers This Year
Beloin, city weights and measures head, plans new licenses for street peddlers to curb laxity by police oversight. He notes licensing will pay department costs and create a more complete roster of those selling wares in the city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beloln
Rity
Wales Beloin
Stratford youths to face court on assault charges
Four Stratford youths prepared to plead guilty in court today over an attack on girls returning from a dance on November 79. Names of the victims are withheld. Plea sessions include Dominic and others listed with addresses on Garibaldi and Hounewell streets in Stratford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mesud
Stratford
Pelsa
Tiel
Hultister Sweet
Leane
Aed Malthia
Garibardl Avenue
Srittord
Nicholas Torsichl
Hounewell Street
Slayer Fled as State Police Hunt Cheshire Prison Break
Cheshire Telegraf reports Philip Rousch an 18 year old reform school inmate fled after slaying guard Albert Hoar with an axe while chopping wood about a mile from the Cheshire Reformatory. Police expanded a statewide search aided by New York and Maine authorities as Rousch believed to be headed toward Millington Maine for arrangements surrounding Hoar’s burial. The motive tied to Rousch’s possible release and his desire to see his victim’s burial.
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New York
Phiky Rouseh
Imate
Wea
Br. Carrall
Bridgeport
Bariveke
Ingal
F N. Nichols
Parral
New Haven
Rousch
Nichols
Tuusch
Hoaren
Connecticut
Cheshire
Tee
Adseer
Roebberg
Philip Rough
Albert Hoar
Houg
Vis
Millington
Maine
the River
Nova Scotia
Coolidge Backs U S Participation in German Budget Study
President Coolidge favors U S involvement in a proposed expert committee to balance Germanys budget and stabilize its currency. The group will operate independently of the State Department, with Colonel James A. Logit as the American observer, and reports may influence broader U S economic policy toward Germany.
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Chicago
They Jbudget
Gan
Davey
Coolidge
Fiat
State Department
Washington
Tully
Jamra A. Logit
Reparaion Commission
Hughea
Doctor Killed As Autos Smash In Wreck
A collision killed Dr. Dasghaveky and Dr. Greenberg while several others rushed to assist. Fire engulfed the wrecked car as victims struggled to escape flames. The driver was taken to Vincent’s hospital where he died. police investigated the cause and specifics of the crash.
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Dasghaveky
Jur
Greenberg
Gyranberg
Laschavaky
Tr. Vincent's Hospital
Charles J. Quigeley
Copa Kreis
Hirrotent
Ueeress
Thames
St. Waraynt's
H.W. Trawnstell
Firuokinwa Avenue
Bridecparh
Auto Drops 150 Feet Driver Is Not Hurt
A touring car driven by Kim of Dunnevils Ontario plunged over the Niswara river embankment today and fell about 140 feet. The car was demolished but the driver escaped injury. Local reports provide few details and note the vehicle left the roadside in a dangerous mishap near Niaga mall.
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Niagama Malls
Onl
Kim
Dunnevils
Ontaria
Niswara
Mi Milne
Sireush
Guird Milinde
Deimol
Lali
Murder charge looms for Mangiapre in New York case
Salvatore Mangieapus and Antonio Fergila are charged with the murder of Simeon Di Maura in New York on March 28. They were turned over to detectives John Spillane and Rasphy Banamo for trial, with Mangincepre reportedly in custody after a family quarrel and a weeks long hiding in a hut. A long investigative hunt followed from Pennsylvania to Sonn getleuy and a factory job preceded the alleged crime. Police and state officers tracked him to a Long FO area before his arrest by Carrol and Gleelow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acne Shear Company
Aiot
biMauro
Pennsylvania
Sonngetleuy
Long FO
Carrol
Marford Gleelow
Judges Charge Calls Removal of Jailer Keating in Connnection
Judges of the Superior Court in New Haven accuse Deputy Jailer Edward P Keating of improper conduct, including allowing a prisoner to escape and handling securities without authority. They ask for his removal under General Statutes. The county commissioners are served notice to appear and respond by December 17, 1028.
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Edward PB. Keating
New Haven
Kerste
Bang
Connertiatt
Edward DP
Willy
George Miglin
Newe
Ini
Saat
Daller
Said Ja Gouond
Sal
Lawlui
Tina Thik
Dee James NI
Freerin
Comrmissienov
Crunk’ Court House
Waid
Bayard
Bal
Emily Sophie
Durick
Gayloly
Destota
Thomad T. Tretily
Maven
Euanelling
Thete Saa PLC
Cominia Sonera
Bootlegging Case Continues With Judge And Reilly Seated
In a continued hearing, Taster Keating failed to appear with summons this morning. Mr Reilly faced summons while Judge Webler ruled the action not against Sheriff Mellly directly. Officials indicated high capacity and authority in the procedure to reach the key appointee Roscoe P. Brown.
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Keating
Mr. Reilly
Rey
Funeral held Thursday for retired builder Bowen
Funeral services are planned Thursday morning for AlYped Arg ualug Bown a well known retired building contractor who died Monday night in Ws hdrie TX Pequennock aL The service will be held at St Augustine's church and burial at Sweltel. Bown is survived by his wife Margaret and several children including Alfred and Margaret Bown along with extended relatives. He contributed to the city by building the Shelton school Warenatreet and Me Manen and Wren structures.
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Bown
Wshdrie
St. Augustine's
Requivar Avitae
Fagerment
Mitchel
Evenauldima
Lenaure
Bowen
Menon
Wren
Manen
Warenatreet
Shelton School
Muntors
Colingus
Migaveth Bown
Alfred
Red
William Mauthews
Charles
Patil
Shieany
Mys
Halph Bursiwia
Igters
Miva
Abel Rigo
After
Meetings Tonight of Various Organizations and Lodges
A list of meetings scheduled for May 18 includes Wowempom Tribe Adopting Lodge 2 at May Street Italian Weimer, Sons of Shey George, Indianowley Fria loraliy of Americrn, and Ryet council Downes of Pova hotvis. Also listed are Royal Ladies of the HMoyn Arca Man, Lady Howe cole, Boys and Dawrhlers of Liberty, and Chamber at Keighmt oi Pantore noon. Local councils, households, and auxiliary groups are noted with street addresses and times.
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Weimer el
Sons
Shey George
Atealjurd Avenee
Indianowley Fria
Loraliy of
Americrn
Gaydon Atcnet
Ryet Council Downes
Povahotvis
Saye Treet
Os Aide Cuunel
Rugal -Ecanung
Coanall
New Haven Firm Wins War Loss Claims Awards
Washington reports the World War I mixed claims commission awarded American claimants about 108.68 dollars across five cases. The largest award went to Greist Manufacturing Company of New Haven for the Myahle Printing Press and Manufacturing Company. Walter C. Breer, president and treasurer, declined comment on the case pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germine Americat
Greist Manufact Company
Miahle Printing Press
Mt S Perermi
Walter C. It
Greist Manufacturing, Company of
New Haven
Claims Commission
asMeluly Ward
Senate Deadlock Persists In Interstaste Commerce Lead
Washington December 11 three more ballots in the Senate failed to break the stalemate over selecting a chairman for the Interstate Commerce Committee. Five Republican insurgents and two Farmer Labor senators stuck with Senator Ta Poliewe of Wisconsin, leader of the insurgent group. Informal talks after adjournment showed no clear path to end the impasse as insurgents stood firm on their man while Cummins of Iowa remained in contention for President of the Senate to be relieved but would resume as committee chairman.
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Senate
Interstate Commerce Committees
Farmer Labor
Ta Poliewe
Wisconsin
Ore Senge
Towa
Proven
Youths Not Satisfied by Ordinary Burglary in Park City
Two youths, William Zenbrzyski, 17, and Julius Rou eun, 18, were taken into custody after a Monday night burglary at the Park City pool room, 847 Main Street. They caused $300 in damages, smashing pool cues, vending machines, and other fixtures, stealing candies and cleavers, and trampling items before police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park City
Main Street
William “Zenbrzyski
Henry Street
Julius Roueun
Maplewoord Avenue
Joel Dally
Fairfield Veteran to Receive Military Funeral
A veteran from Fairfield, John Yakouky, formerly of F Company, infantry, died while stationed abroad. The American Legion and local officials arranged a military funeral through George Alfred Smith Funeral Home. The service will be held at his brother’s home on Graswero Avenue with interment at St. Michel Cemetery.
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Fairfield
Dev
Sneela
John Yakouky
F Company
Seth
Platishureh Waa
Taney
George Alfred Smith
Leploy
Patt
Graswero Avenue
St Ann's Guard
St. Michel Ceravters
Baldwin Faces New Parliament Amid Liberal Conservative Ties
The article outlines a tense political scene as Baldwin meets with Lloyd George and Allied Liberal factions to gauge support for funding the government. It notes Asquith’s wing’s strength, Conservative cross-party pledges, and questions whether Liberal backing will extend beyond essential appropriation votes to stabilize Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premieir Asquith
Reunited Literal
Eme
Asquith
Asqusth
Downing Street
Police recover part of stolen warehouse sugar
Police report partial recovery of 170 bags of sugar stolen eight days earlier from the National Gram warehouse on Water street. A man is under arrest. officers expect to recover the remainder soon. Michael Ellex, 43, of Beechwood Avenue, jailed on 1690 bond on breach of the peace. He says he had no role in the burglary but aided in selling goods with George Williams and Jan Ferguson, truckmen, also under arrest. Ferguson denies direct involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Gram Corporation
Water Street
Auberiit
Michael Ellex
Beechwood Avenue
Saleeman
George Williams
Jan
Ferguson
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Tile Towee
Tenne Wil
Gertie Emily Gorman
Fairfield Police
Edna
Ferber’s
Beloin Wanid
U. S
Ontario
Salvatore Mangiacapre
Center
Homicide Squad
E. P. Keating
M. J. Buechler & Son, Inc
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
Baldwin
Tran
People’s Savings Bank
The
From Grain Corporation
Siame Bat
Cedit Corner
Astrakhan
Young Men’s
Aesar Misch
Geldan Hall
Middle Street
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