Bridgeport Man Dies In Auto Fire After drunken ride
Clifford C. Wemett of the University Club dies as a touring car bursts into flames on Fort Point Street near Liberty Square. Howard Hatch Martin Meyers and Howard Fitzgerald were arrested on drunkenness charges after the blaze and rescue attempts.
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Bridgeport
Howard Hatch
Harry Fitzgerald
Martin Myers
Norwalk
Fort Point Stree Nest
Liberty Square
Wennett
Howard E
Man Walks Week With Fractured Spine
John Smith thirty of 445 Water Street staggered into the Emergency hospital yesterday afternoon after a fall from stairs caused a serious cervical spine fracture. Dr J Maher ordered immediate transfer to Bridgeport hospital where he remained in serious condition last night.
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John Smith
Steel
J . Maher
Bridgeport
Smith
Ted
Lindbergh lands at capital amid cheers
Lindbergh receives warm welcomes from President Calles and crowds as he returns to duties after his record flight. He later learns his mother was anxious but confident in his mission while Coolidge publicly congratulates him.
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Wwe
Lindbergh
Capital
Calles
Coolidge
Lipnbergh
Whole Nation
Lintys
Hal t Century of Service by Eames Commemorated
George M Eames, 50 year Singer and Wheeler and Wilson veteran, guest of honor at a Stratfield testimonial dinner attended by 77 department heads assistants and friends. He recalled early life and praised colleagues while calling up four others with 50+ years at the Bridgeport works.
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Se Itice
Singer Manufacturing Company
Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine Company
George M Eames
Stratfield
Eames
C& Main Street
Wheele
Wilson Compas
Bridgeport Works
Barnum Seeley
George S Hawles
Manufacturers’ Association
W F Dixon
Elizabethport
H Hoyt
Bridgepont Works
Mr Eames
T Barnum
M. Barnum
Danbury Man Drowns After Rotten Bridge Plank Fails
Special correspondent reports Danbury man Michael Woroeka aged 55 was drowned near Starr avenue extension when a rotten plank on an unused bridge over North Branch brook gave way around six o clock. Saw Wan Disappear Palazy witnessed the fall and found a hole in the bridge with a shoe beside it. He summoned help from a nearby house for a lantern and assistance.
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Danbury
Michael Woroeka
North Branch Brook
Starr Avenue
Wan
Constanto Palazy
Woermka
Palasy
Christmas Tree Theft Led to Fines in Easton
Joseph Kalil of 20 Spring Street Danbury cut two cedar trees Sunday morning from Bridgeport Hydraulic Company property at a cost of 1 725 and coste when brought before Justice June Aee Kalil was with his family when he saw the trees and decided to take them State Police Officer William Hilpp of the Westport barracks filed the arrest and case details.
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Easton
Joseph Kalil
Spring Street
Danbury
Bridgeport Hydraulic Company
Cost Iron
Coste
Aee
Joseph Hill
Kalil
William Hilpp
Westport Barracks
Inheritance tax upheld in House and cuts in others
The House backed the inheritance tax repeal effort while trimming other levies, rejecting a broad repeal of the levy yet adopting a measure to abolish the automobile sales tax. A Navy expansion plan for 71 ships was introduced, with cost estimates unclear and opposition noted.
Man Is Acquitted Of Attacking Wife
A Norwalk man, Martin Hamilton, 24, was found not guilty by a Criminal Superior Court jury after about an hour's deliberation of the charge of assault with intent to kill his wife, Lucy Miller Hamilton of Stamford. The incident occurred October 10 in Stamford.
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Hou
Criminal Superior Court
Martin Hamilton
Norwalk
Hamilton
Lucy Miller Hamilton
Stamford
Mainchicet
Justice of Peace
Stamford Bas Pita
Ash Collector Old Cinders Injured In Fall
Tony Gello known as Old Cinders suffered a severe leg injury when his wagon toppled in the Black Rock West End area. He remains hospitalized at Bridgeport Hospital in serious condition. Once well to do, his ashes-collecting work has long supported his shanty residence and aging horse.
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West End
Tony Gello
Bridgeport Hospital
Senur
Black Rock
Black Pack
Gollo
Ek Familia
Figme
Lindbergh Reaches Mexico City After Flight
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh lands safely in Mexico City nearly three hours overdue after losing his way. President Cal les and other officials praise the feat as a milestone for American aid to good will with Mexico and a demonstration of aviation prowess. Hoover and War Department leaders convey warm congratulations in a period tone.
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Mexico City
Calles
Washington
Coolidge
Charles A Lindbergh
United States
Mexico
Wilby
Lindbergh
Davis
War Department
Wm Department
Hoover
Lindberghs
Prince Freed on Vagrancy Charge Is Rearrested for Bad Checks
Fernanda De Bourbon, errant cousin of the Ring of Spain, faced vagrancy charges after being freed for alleged auto rental travel from the Riviera to Paris. He was soon rearrested on forged check accusations, with companion Zalucta jailed for passport falsification and expulsion violations.
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Prince Bourbon
Spain
Prince
Melun
Prinure
Fernanda de Bourbon
Ring of Spain
Atlle
Jaime Julieta Y Rena Au
Riviera
Paris
Tme
Iump
Tas
Princes
Zalucta
Lindbergh Arrives in Mexico City After Fog Delay
Charles Lindbergh addressed a crowd at the American embassy in Mexico City after a tense flight delayed by fog. He described wandering to find a landmark and finally sighting Toluca station before landing. He spoke with his Detroit mother by long distance phone as his ears suffered from the altitude.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Lindbergh
Tampico
Toluca
Lhidbergh
Detroit
Corresadente Lindbegh Seta
Michoacan
Lont
Funeral Escort for Bridgeport Chief Flanagan Seen at Rites
In Bridgeport Chief Patrick J Flanagan will be honored by a record police escort to his graveside tomorrow. Superintendent Flood, ten sergeants as pallbearers, four companies led by Captains Blansfield Ocornell Hall and Piout, a two-sergeant color guard, and attending state police veterans will accompany the cortege and dignitaries from local business and civic life. The procession forms at his home as mourners pay tribute to the late leader.
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Bridgeport
Norwalk
Singer Company
George M Eames
Associates
Fire Board
Flanagan
Algonquin Club
Patrick J Flanagan
Big Grave
Thomas H Flood
Flood
Philp T Blansfield
John H Ocornell
Peter H Hall
Arthur L Piout
State Police Association
New York State
Thas Aly
Fire Board to Attend Funeral of Late Superintendent
Members of the Board of Fire Commissioners Chief Daniel BE Johnson and Clerk John J Hines will attend the funeral of the late superintendent Patrick J Planagan. The board approved sending a sympathy letter to Mrs Patrick J Planagan expressing condolences for her bereavement.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Daniel BE Johnson
John J Hines
Patrick J Planagan
Patrick J
Yellow Mill Draw Temporarily Disabled
The Yellow Mill draw bridge failed due to electrical trouble Tuesday night preventing opening for over an hour. Several tugs waiting to pass chose to dock rather than proceed, once the bridge resumed operation later that night.
Mrs Grayson May Hop For England
Aviatrix Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson announced plans to fly amphibian from New Foundland to Harbor Grace and then Croydon and Le Bourget field if fuel allows with Lt Oscu Omasu and navigator Brie Cictotsbo aboard. Delays arose from soggy fields and winds as supplies headed to Harbor Grace.
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York
Frances Wilson Grayson
Harbor Grace
Newfoundnd Aiport
Ciodon
England
le Bourget Field
Aviatrix
Old Orchard
Maine
Croydon
le Bourget
Grasson
Graysons
Oscu Omasu
Nav
Brie Cictotsborough
Lindy Flies Spirit of St Louis To Mexico City
Thousands line the streets as Charles Lindbergh completes a non stop crossing from Washington to Mexico City in the Spirit of St Louis. A joyous crowd at Velbuena field watches the lone eagle circle the capital before landing. President Calles and the American ambassador react with relief as Lindbergh announces plans to fly on to Havana or back to Washington.
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Associated Press
Correspor
Mexico City
Elated Press
Lindy
Charlies
Lindbergh
Louis
Paris
Waalington
Mexico
Havana
Cubs
Spirit of
St Louis
Velbuens Military
Swatlow Field
Phate
Tampico Uto
Mexicos Mountains
Deserts
de Tion
Valbuena Field
Allman
Cortez
Tepetl
Cort
Calles Bn
Dwight Woooiow
Lind
Ion
Ed Ralse
Associa Press
Gament
Dulles
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Tietral
Fmplorca Bs Brass
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Tiare
Unversity Club
Budgeport Brass Company
Clera
Brass Compartt
Wenett
Hey
Limal N
Firgeale
Fran
Cers
Chester Gee Ibs
Fdtard Eldridge
Hatch
Meyers Vea
Nore
Teal
Evers
Tildbergh
Auiea
Java
Bairfind Colssy
Terryville
Frederick J Trinder
Dantury
Falkselt Selectman Palls
Statford
Paige
Hearst
Senate
Puro Tax
New York
Haba
F Ver
Sacconzett
Geta
Oale
Pittabir
Grayson
Lugland
Norway
Foitorjais
Fraseres
Sporls
George Siskr
Browns
Jodas Weleman
Central High
Wite Harding
Stratford High Army Athletics
Saya
Singer CO
Georgy W. Bames
Singer Employ
Michael Woroekan
NAVY
Wilbur
Tilson
Compliments Press
House of Representatives
Moe
Congress
Coolige
House
Congressmail
Wilon Poviding
Dwight Monon
Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome
William Randolph Hearst
Guily
France
Marie Ginishne
Kpala
Mother
Flyer
America
Flanagan Rites
U. S
Ick Intry
Alaner Qa
Cullege
Plutarco Flias Callfs
Mhance
Quanajuato
Valbuena
Mrs. Grayson
Dawn Flyer
Denmark
Sol
Aloff
Praide
Cuba
Clarence Dubos
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