Purnell Accused in Court for Attacks by Ex Cult Girls
In a lurid hearing at Justice Florence court, Purnell stood accused after two former cult members testified that he attacked them. Witnesses described encounters in Daniel Woodworth’s home and Benjamin Purrett’s quarters within the same colony. The defense pressed questions about age and prior statements as prosecutors sought to bind Purnell over to circuit court for a jury trial.
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Bentor Fianagr
Mirek
Henrienin Ur
Cieust
Purnell
Ann Welton
Bessie Wondworth
Florence & N’s Court
Osistera
Gladys Fork
Baford Reed
Whrod- Worth
Alberwaub
Allic
Ruth Ranford
Benjamin
Benjamin Purrett
Feader
House of David
Parnell
Woodworth
Wuelles Court
Hne Rees
Salvation Army to Feed 500 Families This Christmas
The Salvation Army plans 690 Christmas baskets for needy families in the area. Adjutant James S. O'Brien, commander, said distribution starts tomorrow morning and runs all day. Fund contributions come from kettle collections and donations. total near $2,000 but behind last year, with $800 more expected by Christmas Eve.
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Salvation Army
James $. O'Brien
O'Brien
Stratford Health Education Urged As Pupils Score
Stratford officials urge increased health education funding after a Sedgwick school study shows most local pupils lack health safeguards. Superintendent E W Ireland compares Stratford’s per pupil health spend to nearby towns, notes dental and medical staff shortages, and warns that health gains boost citizenship and earnings. He cites costs and legal provisions pushing for extended school medical inspections and dental clinics.
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Fairlalt
Manchester
Wallingford
Ansonia
Naugatuck
Stratford
Ireland
Pudlte School
Lista
Sta|fistes
Sedgewick School
Redgwick School
Harry Houston
New Haven
TL W
Houston
Booly
Helms
New Plaven
Balog
Bloyd Strest
Wilburd
Thomas x Beulen
Giraven, Wieson
Paunings
Roseman Brown Retired by Commission by Half Pay
Roseman Brown of Bridgeport Fire Department, attached to Engine No 7 since 1913, is retired by the Board of Fire Commissioners with half pay effective January 1, 1927 following medical reports deeming him unfit for duty. Brown suffered multiple injuries, smoke inhalation, and extensive sick leave during his service. petitions of two new applicants were filed, and local union officials pressed for higher pay.
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Hosemann Lieya J. Brown
Bridgeport Fire Department
Board of Fire Commissioners
Brown
William Curley
E. Brodsky
Honemin
Johnson
Chester Taylor
Union Avenue
Dominick Petto
Jit Himaland Avenue
Iremen
Congress Adjourns For Christmas Beset By Delays
Washington dispatch notes both chambers ending work for holiday recess to January 4. Senate held executive session amid probes into campaign funds and mergers while House prepared for next session. Boulder Canyon Dam bill progress noted and Christmas mood seen in committee.
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Washington
Congress
Santa Claus
Senate
St. Nick
House
Interior Department
Tae
Nicaragua
House Irrigation
Card Index Firm to Issue Bonds in Mass
Springfield Mass December 2 The Baker Vawter company of Blyoke manufacturers of card indices filed a mortgage with First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago HL and Melvin A Taylor trustees to issue bonds totaling 1 500 000 secured by real estate in Holyoke and Benton Harbor Michigan
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Springfield
Mass
Baker-Vawter Company
Blyoke
First Trust and Savines Bank of Chicago
Melvin A. Traylor
Holyoke
Benton Harbor
Mich
Norris Would Probe Big Stock Dividends
A federal trade commission investigation of corporate stock dividends was proposed in a resolution by Senator Settle Republican Nebraska. He argued such dividends shield stockholders from high taxes.
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Norris
Wasilington Tee
APA
Federal Trade Commission
Republican
Nebraska
County Republicans Open Offices Here
The Matfield County Republican organization opens a new office on the Liberty Building fourth floor with president Harry E. Muackenzie. The update notes involvement of board members and a treasurer from Lehigh Valley Company as it cites a February payable record and stock details.
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Hp Othee
Matfield County Repubclican
Harry E. Muackenzie
Liberty
Mead
Gridgeport Baseball Club
Gov. Tll
Republic
Ematee
Mr. Time
Tle Dyminu
Orgendaation
Lehigh Valley
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Sedgwick
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Bridge- Port
New York
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Waterbury
E. W. Ireland
Geme
Main St. Col
New England
Gwei
Roseman Brown
Houses OF
County Republicans
Landays
Atenty
Victor Orthophonic
Brunswick Light-Ray Records
Cunningham
Mottola Electric Phonograph
Eveready
Hartford
Marko
Mero le Quality
Ee Afl
BACON
Ludwig Drums
Anteke
Landay’s
Landay
Main
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