State funds audit flags no misappropriation by former treasurer
Hartford Dec 13 An audit by Searle Oakey and Hier of New York found no evidence of misappropriation by former Treasurer G Harold Gilpatris, though questions remain over a Putnam National Bank deposit after insolvency. The report recommends tighter supervision, and possible changes in leadership for the Treasurer’s office.
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Hartford
Searle, Oakey and Hier
New York
G. Harold Gilpatris
Sempleton
Putnam National Bank
Furda
Sian Secommadel
Ford
Schoal
Venght School Fund
Suh i Chicas Ghoul Boy & Poly
Twelve Deportees Escape From Boat During Storm
A schooner carrying twelve deportees escapes amid a violent storm near Newport. Fourteen U S citizens and others aboard were marooned as the vessel sailed from New Bedford for the Cape Verde Islands. One woman named Dourda Barros reportedly helped lead the escape before the boat reached shore at Pou Tidith peserday.
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Newport
Cape Verde
Port Bere Totus
Dourda Barros
Weathering the Cold Wave Across New York City
The report outlines a severe cold wave threatening New York City with record lows and widespread disruption. It notes transportation and daily life affected while emergency preparations proceed.
Condemnation Proceedings for Niantic Land Domination
State begins condemnation and taking of McCook land at Niantic for public works. Attorney General, New London court filings, and commission cooperation outline appraisals, hearings, and an appropriation of 25 dollars for the project.
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Harp Old Bey
McCook
Niantie
Seushie Sul Forum
Genmal EL
Wrto
Superior Court
New London County
Acton
Juesics Lanary
Hush Wo Alcorn
Joe Wi
Cook
Servie
Walt
Prederica Mo Salmon
Stephno
Maler
Wallace Sells
Arthur BH Kimbil
Luder- Calosia
Pinette Key
Johnn JT McCook
Ghia City
Norwich
Iea
Ory
General Assembly
Anne
Rouasio
Oriumiasinn
PT Airposas
Retired Policeman Victim in City Blaze
A blaze seriously damaged a local fire department facility and left a retired policeman injured. The article notes extensive damage to the building and unclear cause amid early investigations.
Mysterious Telegraphic Note From Wales Sparks Curiosity
Fragmentary text shows scattered phrases about weather, travel, and names. The garbled lines hint at a cryptic message or coded note, mentioning Wales, roger, and a possible route or plan. No clear event or person confirmed.
Clergymen Oppose Sunday Moving Pictures Ballot
Eleven clergymen and three laymen issue a statement urging opponents of Sunday moving pictures to abstain from the informal ballot. They argue the measure is not a mandate and warn of legal safeguards to protect ballot purity while noting costs may fall on local theater proprietors.
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Seavforkd
Alam
Theusbyienan
Paris House
Pople
Wyming
Moving Picture
Common Council
Perridy
Dewbairy
Judson
Johnsen
Derant Walton Lrederich
Gemia Mook
Langlew Fohn
Death of Rep Julius Kahn Military Expert and War Advocate
German born Rep Julius Kahn aged 63, long time chair of the House Military Affairs Committee, died after several weeks illness. A noted proponent of vigorous war prosecution and federal campaign finance improvements, he rose from bakery wagon driver to influential Republican figure in Congress. He married Florence Pray of San Francisco and had a son Tuling Kahn.
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Kandiravinisco
Der
Julius Kahn
Ilness
Horn
Kuppenheim
Grand Duchy of Biden
Germany
Kahn
House Military Affair Committee
Congress
San Franciso
Florence Pray
San Francisco
Calfornia
Trisco Boy Near Death After Accidental Shooting
Frauke Triac aged 14 lingered after being accidentally shot by a teacher. The shooter William Silt, 47 Wor Fin Avenue, faces re-arrest as police monitor the boy’s deteriorating condition and ongoing hospital treatment at St Vincents.
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Frauke Triac
Satwday
Wilesham Saftwig
St Vincents
William Silt
Worfin Avenut
Woman Robbed by "Handsome" Thug Near Local Event
A woman was held up and robbed of her purse by a man described as a handsome thug near a neighborhood game. Police searched the area with officers on patrol and guns drawn, as witnesses recalled the suspect fleeing after the incident.
Stamford Police Make Liquor Haul
Stamford police conduct a liquor raid yielding numerous seized items and detentions. The operation involved officers from local precincts and targeted illicit alcohol sales at a central Stamford location. Authorities reported multiple confiscations and ongoing investigations into distribution networks.
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Stamford
Health Not Threatened by Poultry Disease Says U S Department
Washington December 18 the Department of Agriculture says 16 grounds exist for fear that human health could be endangered by poultry disease in certain areas embargoes are in place to protect poultry stock not public health Dr John R Mohler urged cleansing and disinfection of pens and supply centers and asked health authorities to report any disease cases after discussions with department specialists and President H Bourne of the National Poultry Council.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Jonn R Mohler
Bureau of Animal Indust
Mohler
Hilbourne
National Poultry Council
Oto
Ji New Moo Weittlesey
Ratte
Heo
He Connecticut
Ate Poultry Association
Plana
Iatiat
Watertown
Winkler Elected as Twelfth District Democrats Clash
A tumultuous session of the Twelfth District Democratic club ousted officers and named Herman Winkler president after a bitter battle with Leo Loughlin. Ballots showed Winkler 63 to 36 with One Noonan and a blank ballot. legality of prior nominations cited as a fault. Edith Bush, Wallan Trimble, Jolnd Quin, were named as officers.
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Strank Andison
Democratic
Leo Loughlin
Twelfth District
Democratic Club
Toughlin
Augustine Gleason
Loughlin
Winkler
Herman Winkler
Robert Naonan
Harmony Bent Club
Winkier
Noonan
Winkle R Iinde
Mra
Bridgeport News: Raph Johnson Fined and Jailed In Court
Page 1 reports Laver keeper Raph Johnson fined for wrongdoing and sent to jail after court appearance. The paper covers local legal actions, embezzlement cases, and political movements in Fairfield County with multiple brief items across pages.
Samuel Gompers Laid to Rest in Sleepy Hollow
Samuel Gompers was buried today in Sleepy Hollow cemetery on a knoll. The ceremony drew mourners and officials, with church bells tolling as the cortege passed through Parrytown to the chapel for the final rites.
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Samuel Gompers
Sleepy Hollow
Jarryfown
Americas
Peru
Personice
Tavern Keeper Sentenced to Jail for Liquor Offense
Ralph Johnson proprietor of the Ralston tavern on Seaview avenue was sentenced to 65 days in jail and fined 400 after a 17 minute jury verdict found him guilty of liquor law violations. Judge Huxford refused a stay pending appeal and ordered Johnson to surrender to the High Sheriff by next Saturday night.
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Huxford
Johnson
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Frederick W. Huxford
Ralph Johnson
Ralston
Seaview Avenue
Supreme Court of Errors
Henry Greenstein
Daniel E Crennan
Lorri W. Wile
Simson Dears
John L Billard Meriden Financier Dies at Home
John L Billard state financier dies at his Meriden home at 3 oclock from the effect of a shock suffered Saturday. A veteran merchant and director of multiple firms including the Meriden Savings Bank and City Savings Bank, he held leadership roles in finance and public service for decades. He survived by two daughters and other relatives.
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Lemience
Farfield Court
Etole Auta
Danbury
Tunas Hill
Hudgeport
Waterbury
Bandai
Directo
Werden
Stratford
Newtown
New Trayen
Ansonia
Wew
Jersey
Thynby
Shelton
Norwalk
Gilpatrica Books
Bingham
John L Billard
Meriden
Meimdex
Ll Willard
Hia
Jailard
Aillard
Saybrook
John Denton
Spencer Billard
Herame
George W Lyon
Lyon and Billard
Edward Mille Company
Meaiben Cutlery
Meriden Hospital
Hank
Weaver de Yota
Second Nations
New Haven
Unough
Boston
Maine
Froudem
A Nations Fae
Sears
Mir MicUard
Penn and
Melen Savio
Merllen Satoral Bank
Mwilard
Tity Savings Bank
Amd
New
Herbert MW Tellae
Lawyer Collapses Delaying McCoy Trial
A lawyer collapsed in court while examining witnesses and the McCoy trial was adjourned until tomorrow. Local officials and court staff attended to the incident as security restrained nearby attendees. The judge postponed proceedings pending a brief medical update.
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Angolts Boas
New Labor Chief to Be Elected at Meeting Today
The meeting will elect a new labor chief to succeed the late secretary. Officials say the choice will influence the federation’s direction. William Green is named as a leading candidate with other officers noted.
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LABOR
NUM
York
Wolam Tren
Amer
Lavor
Gonpers
Jinus Dunery
Creo
Lo Lewis
1 Mie
Enfer Nce
Adlac
Ray Acuisall
Wittam Green
Iglhader
Health authorities fight poultry plague with strict controls
Bridgeport and Connecticut officials report a poultry plague scare with embargo on interstate live birds, rigorous inspection of dressed poultry, disinfection of markets, and bans on sales from infected lots. Dr. W. J. Southey and Dr. Witham Hall Coon stress safety and human nontransmission, while bans extend to farms, shows, and shipments across the state.
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W. J. Southey
State Department of Domes
Lesaless
Kevin Brothers
Bridgeport
Coon
Witham Hall Coon
New York
Connecticut
Oifange
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Walter M Keller
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Harles ) McGrath
Waterfury
Ullty
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Dinge Malthie
Stebiach
Beleher
Lewis
Mulinith
Jonnesindie
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Timst
Ned
Feragpe
America Cabica Compa
Niantic
Healy
Wales
Sunday Post
Wulus Kaan
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Trisco
Mio Watham
Terry Ceclens
Elect Winkler
Raph Johnson
Congregational Churches
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Touigit
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Kiwania Club
Laughlin
Page I
Sehnee
Bridgeport Real Estate Board
Senate
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Maddon
State
Fairfield County
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Congresman
Duilus Kin
Business and Finance
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Les Teat
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Ats
Huh
Shatford Terfon
Julas
Nicholy
Bertil
Amon
Ierris
Ping
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Anhence
Wiline Lorketela
Twoshour
Aroma Niles
Metropols
Parrytown
Hradines
Massee
Tharel
New Haven Railroad
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