Fox Found Guilty of Murder of Ku Klux Klan Lawyer
Atlanta December 21 Phillip Fox former publicity agent of the Ku Klux Klan was found guilty of murder in the slaying of William Coburn a Klan attorney on November 3. The jury recommended mercy and a life sentence under Georgia law as Fox showed little emotion during sentencing. His family were absent as the verdict was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Phillip - Fox
Ku Klux Klan
Wiliam & Coburn
Georgia
Fox
Fulton Superior Court
Solicior
John A. Boykin
Coburn
Margaret Weaver
Fisc
Aolicilor
Woman, 83, Wins Fight To Keep Her Money
An 83 year old woman, Mrs S Rose Callahan, won a Superior Court case enjoining John J Rose of Norwalk from withdrawing $6,171.43 and ordering him to hand over bank books. The dispute centered on three accounts at Norwalk Savings Society, Norwalk Savings Bank, and Fairfield County Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelloeg
John JH. Rose
Norwalk
S. Rose Callahan
Ketogg
Albany Stock Market Pool Investigation Reaches New England
Springfield December 21 Department of Justice agents and Postal Inspectors are probing the Albany Stock Market Pool operation. The scheme sold to thousands in Western Massachusetts and many locally. Groups across New England states and New York also subscribed.
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Springfield
Department of Justice
Albany
Westen Massachusesia
New England
New York
Vetters Guilty of Manslaughter in New York Trial
Grey haired Ernest Vetter and his wife Mtarke found guilty by a Queeny County court jury of manslaughter in the death of Alonzo J. Sto. Mera. They faced a possible sentence from one day to ten years, with four months remission. The verdict drew tears from Mrs. Vetter and revealed strain as the couple awaited sentencing while jurors commended them to mercy.
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New York
Ernest Vetter
Mtarke
Queeny County Court
Alonzo J. Sto. Mera
Vettor
Eleetric
Mss. Vetter
Vetter
Factory Official Divorced Wife Awarded $10 000
Nora a Alce Reuther wife of Rus sell B Reuther an executive of the American Fabrics company was granted a divorce on the grounds of intolerable cruelty and awarded $10,000 by Judge John P Fellogg in the Superior court yesterday. The decree followed a cross complaint by Mrs Reuther for divorce. They were married October 17 1921 in her cross-woaint Mrs Reuther aged that her husband earned $9,400 yearly. The alimony of $10,000 was fixed as part of the decree after counsel for both sides argued.
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Nora A Alce Reuther
Russell B. Reuther
American Fabrics Company
John P. Fellogg
Edward P. Nobbs
Probate
Due Band
Rewther
Lyons Named Superior Court Assistant Clerk
Kenry P. Lyons of 585 Pari Ave, Bridgeport, a 20 year practicing attorney, was appointed assistant clerk of the Fairfield County Superior Court. The new fourth assistant position, created by an emergency appropriation, begins January 1. Lyons has long served as a clerk candidate and will divide duties with existing staff as the board assigns responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenry P. Lyons
Pari Ave~ Pue
Fairfield County
Supreme Court
Superior Court
New Haven
Lyons
Fred W. Tracy
Fairfield County Superior Court
Samuel A. Davis
Danbury
Frank P. Munich
M. Flanagan
Tracy
Superior and Common Pleas
Bridgeport
Yalc
Niagars, University
Yale
James L. Buchoanan
Seattle
Edward F. Halten
Mysterious Fires Bother Stamford Woman Suspect
In Stamford Glenbrook district two mysterious fires were reported today one in the home of William Cope on Lenox Avenue causing about 200 dollars in damage and another at the Tyol Oil Company office nearby. Police had previously investigated a woman's vote sparked false alarms a month ago and again suspect a woman in today’s incidents.
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Stamford
Gee
Spectar
Glenbrook
House of Willam Cop
Wicker
Lenox Avenue
Tydol Ofl Company
Neile
Variahly & Woman
Santa Claus runs out of toys at welfare clinic party
In Bridgeport a children’s party at the welfare building exhausted Santa Claus’ toy stock. Police, led by Patrolman Jacob Brosman, helped manage a crowd as 3,200 popcorn balls and candies were distributed to 8 to 12 year olds invited for regular attendance. Remaining gifts were to be handed out Monday when Santa would return.
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Children’s Clinic
Storm Welfare
Santa Claus
Santa Clus
William Beloin
Welghs
Mercures
Father Christman
Children's Clinic
Bridgeport Police Force
Jacob 3Rosman
Grange
Wilhuckele
Sama Claus
Ellnice
Nntentisnes
Bridgeport
Eva Hugo
Wheeler Essay Winners Named From Bridgeport High
Five February graduates were chosen as Wheeler Prize winners at Bridgeport High School. Rudolf Peterson Joseph Donnelly Richard Dunn Joseph Bernstein and Fannie Hatch will memorize and rehearse their essays during Christmas vacation for delivery at graduation night. Donnelly will speak on Am I My Brother s Keeper while Peterson Donnelly and Bernstein are noted debaters.
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Wheeler Brizg
Bridgeport High School
Arven
R. P. Moore
Sacred Heart Church
T. F. Rutledge Beale
Park Street Congregational Church
A. H. Bullard
Rudolf Peterson
Joseph Donnelly
Richard Dunn
Joseph Bernstein
Fannie Hatch
Barcum
Archer
Wheeler
Wiliam
Mra
Sam Sherman Protor
Joseph Donnely
Joseph Aerostein
Mex Pryor
Joseph Henry Donnelly
Mary A. Donnelly
Weatfield Avenue
Donnelly
Wesleyan
Gurtiss Purchases New York Evening Post
Dr Curtiss purchases the New York Evening Post from Edwin Gay with immediate takeover. Stockholders announce the price undisclosed and plan to publish his policy tomorrow. Syndicate led by Gar ment secures control from Thomas W. Lamont of J P Morgan & Co. Earlier publisher John J. Fahey started in January 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Des
Cytur FH
K. Curten
Philadelphia
New York Evening Post
Rowlin F. Gay
The
Evening Post Corporation
Dr. Curtiss
Curtis
Post Tomorrow
Gar
Post
Pntrol
Thomas W. Lamont
JDP, Morgan & Co
John JH. Fahey
Boston
Fast. Jung
Patrolman Held on Charge of Robbery
NEW YORK December 21 Patrolman Percy Slagen was held in 6000 bail by magistrate Reynolds at Coney Island today pleading not guilty to taking part in a robbery from Max Tumbermann druggist on Eighteenth avenue Brooklyn Saturday. Police say he and two accomplices flashed a badge and demanded 1000 dollars after accusing the druggist of selling whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Percy Slagen
Reynold' i
Fairfield Fire Department Not To Give Service
The Tunxis Hill area in Fairfield faces no fire protection as local volunteers refuse to respond without town support. Volunteers No. 2 claim they fought flames since 1913 but growing costs and apathy hinder their readiness, while residents debate organizing to fund and equip a motorized force.
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Fairfield Fire Department
Yialt
Fairfield
Tunxis Hil
Tunxla Hill
Uhre Monses
Gweathona
Tunxis Hill
Ide
Fairfield Volunteer
Tenis Pui
Fuirfleta
Dollara
Tenty
Carmen Divided On Ordinance To Regulate Trade
Public hearing before the city ordinance committee examined proposed rules for the taxicab business in the city. Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers' association backed regulation while taxi firms and attorneys urged practical tweaks. Police Superintendent Flanagan supported the plan citing numerous complaints of rough taxi work.
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Arguarmenia
City Hall
Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers’ Association
Patrick J. Flanagan
Robert Crosby
Chamber of Commerce
Thie City
Crosby
Polce Department
John J. Cullinan
Attandic Taxi Cab Company
Flanagan
Clifford B. Wilson
Bridgeport Yellow Taxi Company
Wilson
Ponbt
Thomas C. Coughlin
Hickey Brothers Taxi Cab Company
Burglars Ransack East Side Home in All Rooms
The residence of Benjamin Raven Pratt at 664 William Street was entered by burglars last night. They ransacked the room by room but found nothing of value to steal. An automobile owned by Clarence Kehlenbeck of 96 Orchard Street was abandoned in Long Hill and later taken by authorities, with no police notice of theft.
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Benjamin Ravenpratt
William Street
Clarence Kehlenbeck
Orchard Street
Long Hill
Roper to End Career as Princeton Mentor
Philadelphia Der 21 reports coach T W Roper will retire after the 1924 football season at Princeton. He cites pressure from council and business duties as reasons and notes readiness to step aside after a challenging season.
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Philadelphia
Der
William W. Roper
Princeton
Roper
Gownell
Peihestond
Dawes to Head New Reparations Inquiry Board
The Reparations Commission named Charles G. Dawes to head a new committee to examine Germany's resources and financial condition. Dawes will lead the inquiry into Germany’s ability to guarantee a food loan from the United States. The commission also ordered a thorough investigation by its guarantees committee into the food alfn fen in Germany.
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Paris
Associated
Reparations Commission
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Corman Hnannes
Germany
Donovan Planned Marriage Interfered by Train Wreck
New York December 21 An engaged baseball manager Donovan of the New Haven club was to wed actress Percy Bucat. She arrived aboard the Leviathan and disclosed plans for a December wedding delayed by a railroad wreck on the Twentieth Century Limited at Forsyth. She had planned to sail on the Majestic.
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New York
Donovan
New Haven
Disappearances and City News Mix in New York Dispatches
A jumble of items covers disappearances of notable women and designers, police inquiries, and legal notices alongside city events, weather quirks, and assorted local incidents from Stamford to Westport. Reports name Mrs. Catherine Galloway Ethier, Judge KE’s sister-in-law, and other figures amid crime, trials, and social happenings.
Missing New York women fuel fear of foul play
New York police widen a city-wide search for two missing women, Mrs. Katherine Ethier a 35 year old comic opera star and Miss Eva Gosinski a 30 year old Three Arts club member. Ethier left home Wednesday shopping with $3000 in jewelry reported missing. Both women have been out of contact since midweek raising fears they were victims of foul play. relatives from Bridgeport and Three Arts club trustees assist in the hunt.
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New York
Katherine Ethier
Molly-O
Elmore S. Banks
Bridgeport
Eva Gosinski
Three Arts Club
Tedce
Elmer S. Banks
Ethier
Judges Banks
Bridgetport
Ald
John
Hays Hanmoand
Mise Gosinski
Arthur Tyaln
Mra
Ithier
Bridgeport Runner of Drugs Arrested Near Station
Bridgeport man charged with running drugs between Bridgeport and New Haven. Federal and local officers detained him at the railroad station in New Haven with a quantity of narcotics. Police say he is known as a runner and had not been previously arrested here.
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New Maven
Johnson
Bridgeport
Rairoad
Pelvety
Mew Haven
New York World editor Frank T Cobb dies after long illness
Frank T Cobb, editor of the New York World for about two decades, died at his home after a lengthy illness. Born August 6, 1869 in Shawnee County Kansas, he edited the World’s editorial page from 1904 and previously wrote for the Detroit Free Press. He married Margaret Hubbard Ayer. they had two children Jane and Hubbard Cobb. He was a Chevalier of the Belgian Order of Leopold and active in Manhattan clubs.
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Curtiss
New York
Leviathan
Naative
Hudson River
Staten Island
Frank I. Cobb
New York World
Maa
Westport Dieu
Brown University
Cassencera
Michicagov
Taco
Wir
Burton S Tucker
New Jersey
Bi” Donovan
Wurepo
Wayd and Means
Muallon'y
Gumble
Wifn
New Fars World
Iday
Henry Watterson
New Yorky
Lpresa
Horace Greeley
Mrstt Cobb
the World
Detroit Free Press
Shawnee County
Tkansas
Josep Pulitzer
Cobb
Maine
Westport
Conneon
Margaret Hubbard Ayer
Harriet Hubbard Averyaat
Jane
Hubbard Cobb
Mr. Cobb
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Brother
Vetters
Nora Alice Reuther
Om Pas
Fannie A. Hatch
Gurtiss
N. Y
Evening Post
Edwin Gay
East Side
Ant East Stain Steet
Baward Lesiak
Bat East Main Street
Lre
Dawes
NEW Reparations Inquiry Board
Cma
Fiensy P. Lyons
Clark
Witnony
Beach's Corner
Genenvich
Sonbure Coal
Exston Grangers
Balestate Rettor
China
Alfonso Lisks
Military Directorate
Spain
Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Dean Ince
St. Paul's
London
Muy
Brock Marketus
Lion
Mong
McGraw
Rogers Hornsby
Richey
Frankie Frisch
Gamblera
Joe
Tim Murphy
Patfield High
Staples
M. S
Tonighta of Columbus
Stone aAlmagst Knockson
E.S. Banks
John J. Hammonds
Arthur’ Train
Gosinski
N.Y. World
Wesport
Order of Leopold
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