Prof Verrill Leaves Island Estate to Son
The late scientist Prof Verrill leaves his island estate to son George B Verrill including personal effects, instruments, boats, and $1,000 in cash. The will also assigns two houses at Clondra and three Denver lots to another heir, Alpheus of New York, and $200 to daughter Edith of Norway Me.
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Prof
Verrill
Island
Son
New Haven
Sanin Haroun
Asito
George BO Verril
O v
Bro. Verrill
Lota
Denver
Colo
Alpheus
New Vouk
Edith
Norway
Interstate Bus Control Unlikely Until Next Year
Washington report notes Congress will not enact federal regulation of interstate buses and trucks this session. Officials cite constitutional limits and lack of urgency, though a narrow bill on the Delaware river bridge and Hudson tunnel may push toward a broader framework, with action unlikely before adjournment.
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George H. Manning
Bridgeport Telegram
Washington, Co
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Delaware River
Hudson River
Reed
Pennsylvania
Bacharach
Atlantic City
N. J
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Philadelphia- Camden
House
Philadelphia
New York City
Delaware River Bridge
Hudson
Ita
Utilities Commissioners
New Jersey Bridge and Tunnel
Regulation of motor buses and trucks debate
The passage notes a lack of interest and weak showing by regulation advocates, especially interstate transportation interests. It expresses fear that the Interstate Commerce Commission’s finding may not aid Congress in enacting regulation of such transportation facilities.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Milford Man Frozen Limbs Likely Ten Recover
Milford residents report James Halligan of Gulf Street is improving after his hands and feet froze in the extreme cold last Saturday night. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frenk Sapotowsky at Milford Hospital early Wednesday morning. An insurance investigation committee led by William M. O'Hara plans to meet with Milford officials December 28 to discuss fire insurance rate adjustments affecting local policyholders. Milford American Legion plans Christmas Eve charity deliveries, and St Peter's Episcopal Church will hold a Christmas Day service with a notable choir and organ program under Rev. Everett Knollmeyer.
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Congress
Bird M. Rolinigan
American Short Line Railroad Asselation
Milford
Conditton
James Halligan
Gulf Street
Frenk Sapotowsky
New Haven
Aso
Milford Pelicy
New England Insurance Exchange of Boston
Presbiy
George J. Smith
Charnock
M'lford Post
American Legion
Edgar J. Clarks
James Cooper
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Samuel Brabner
Ry Harrison
Everett Knollmeyer
Trebles
Gordon Harrison
John Boleze
Bertram Setliffe
Richard Setliffe
William Brotherton
Joseph Foerch
Edward Hubbell
Grant Rollins
Philip Spencer
Liam MacFarland
Joseph Stein
Robert Jeffrey
Hubert Rubey
Kenneth Bissell
David A. Cl
Thaymoni Clark
Nondell Hendy
Robert Broatch
William Kellar
Lewis Hotchkiss
Altos WU
Winslow Heywood
Burr Rubey
Harold Brabner
Geofrey Jeffrey
Jenus
Bury Rubey
Edward Humphrey James Hanks
Hugh Sivell, Jr
Samuel Brabng Bass
Hugh Sivell
R. Clifford Gardner
Smith Tones
David Hyde
Devon Devon Christmas Play Lets Pupil Stars Shine
In Devon on December 23 Mrs Mabel Evearts taught 4th graders a Christmas Fairy and Scrooge play with pupils including Warren Russett John Glare Doris Smith and more. Santa distributed gifts, refreshments followed, and plans exist for a Christmas tree party and parish events. a local school schedule notes a return after the holidays and a move to Detroit for a family.
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Devon
Mabel Evearts
Scrooge
Scereoce
Warren Ruseett
John Glrae
Doris Smith
Mick Leonard
Tr Llone
Nose Co. No. 4
St Ann's Church
St. Ann’s Parish
Mrs. Long
Mary. Steinmer
Admit Smith and Repress HH in Senate Battle
Wast ington Dec 23 1926 report on Senate contest over admitting Smith of Illinois and the tactic to block him at the door using a resolution estopping cred entials. Debates center on expulsion versus拒 credentials and the impact on Senate timing and dignity with factions vy ing to influence the outcome.
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Senate
Smith
Tlanois
Enou H
Emith
Aged Mn Dies When Home Catches Fire
An elderly Minnesota resident perished when a house fire destroyed the dwelling in Waterville. Firefighters believed the blaze started in a nearby area, and neighbors reported a person fleeing before the flames spread. The victim, identified as an older man, lived alone with his wife who survived.
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Joon Pawtey
Mi Wie
Dew Mab Pekar
Boy with amputated legs in critical condition
Greenwhich December 23 report states Nathan Wright Jr ten year old Hamilton avenue colored boy whose legs were amputated between the knew and the oakle in Greenwich hospital as result of being frog bitten is in critical condition.
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Nathan Wright, Jr
Famiilton Avenue
Greenwich Hospital
Fairfield Court Spares Willcox in Fraud Case
Fairfield December 23 Willis Willcox of Southport bound over to Superior Court in $1000 bond on fraud charge. He allegedly charged gasoline to Howard Wade of Greenfield Hill while not authorized. Willcox recently freed from county jail for DUI, then failed to appear on intoxication charge. Corneas O'Brien ordered to pay $10 weekly or two months imprisonment for non support. Planning meeting in Stratfield to discuss building and street lines on Stratfield Road. Red Men party, school arithmetic tests, and Fairfield Hook and Ladder election slated. Vespers at St Paul’s Episcopal Church begin January 2. Lincoln School won best Christmas seals with 22,000 sold. Basketball plans released as schools reopen January 3 with new leagues.
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Fairfield
Willis Willcox
Southport
Clarence RB
Jim Witlcox
LeRoy
Post Road
Howard Wade
Greenfield Hill
Willcox
Hamar
Iatrehepur
Rougo
Ro Dunn
Bridgenent
Cornelis O'Brien
Clarence R. Wall
Stratfield
Town Planning Commission
Stratfield Road
Chidren
Fairfeld Hook and Ladder Company
W. Pickett
S Paul's Episcopal Church
Lincoln
Lincoln School
Holand Hill
Sherman
Washington
Schol
Pequot Echool
Dwight School
Nivan Hall
Rieutson
Feltman
Studnts
Thomas
Pequot
Twisht
Wakeman Memmal Pyimnast
Southport Grange
Therrenfiell Hill
Famone Bernien
Wieray Mes
Lynn Ferrisby
Istint
Ww HE
Gsteld Taeief
Man Accused of Love Potion Plot in Divorce Case
Wes Bherheti Dr. Van Woert of 7 River Street faces divorce action in Rikgramton New York. He allegedly sought to force his wife to love him by using a love potion after she grew cool. The complaint says the potion stemmed from the wife’s exposure to her husband and their married life.
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Rikgramton
N.Y
Wes
van Woert
River Street
von Wort
Fox Pelts Auction Nets Six Thousand Dollars
In Watertown New York on December 23 buyers bid at the first annual fur auction. Sixty silver fox pelts brought about four thousand dollars claim Julius Kingman Sons of New York paid the top price for a single pall at $265.
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Watertown
N.Y
New York Ciy
Julius Kingman Sons
New York
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