Murder Is Theory in Rogers Case
New Haven dispatch reports growing belief in a hush money plot connected to the death of Charles Rogers who was killed while with Marjorie Schneider on November 1 Inconsistencies between initial coroner findings of a fatal blow and later medical opinions fuel conjecture that Rogers was murdered rather than dying from striking his head against a telephone pole The grand jury board of inquiry delays its hearing to after New Years to allow state police and agents more time to uncover hidden facts and possible payments guarding the case
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New Haven
Charles Rogers
Marjorie Schneider
Torizat
Jay
Rogers
Board of Inquiry
Ward Church
Schneider
Miss Schneider
Doctora
Bridgeport
Mars
Cys
Braes Sampan
Tage
Drew
Benham
Méayor
At. Augustines Church
Hare
Kata
Root
Hogan
Recreation Board
State
Fairfield County
New Canaan
Post Road
Greenwich
New York State
Trumbull Grange
Norwalk
Westport
Chamber of Commerce
Milford
Fairfield
Shelton
Funder
Waterbury
Grand Jury
Hartford
Middletown
Father Barnett
Grand Jury Fails 10 Indict Suspect in Tong Slaying
Hartford December 2 After hours of deliberation the Hartford grand jury failed to indict Yee De Tieng on murder charges connected to the November 28 tong war slaying. State's Attorney Hugh M Alcorn said he was satisfied with the verdict and would notify the Massachusetts attorney general. Hong remains held in Boston on major charges.
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Hartford
Yee de Tieng
Boston
Hugh M Alcorn
Massachusetts
Slavens
O'Brien
Hong
Thomas
Wedercourt
United States
Cohen
Bicycle theft report from Grand Street
John Mose of 414 Grand Street reported to the police that a bicycle was stolen yesterday noon near the post office area in Amwinkie. The incident involves unknown suspect or details. Further investigation planned by local authorities.
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John Mose
Grand Street
Amwinkie
Diphtheria Quarantine Covers 175 Norwalk Homes
Norwalk faces a diphtheria outbreak with over 75 homes under quarantine. A third death, that of four year old Thomas Smith, is reported alongside several affected families. A party at 10 Leonard Street is linked to the spread. nurses and a doctor remain ill or in danger, while the mayor backs strict action to halt the epidemic.
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Norwalk
Dew
Health Department
Thomas T Smith
Mian
Wes Thomas Smith
Catherine
Lexington Avenue
da D'Seass
Coxington
Leonard Street
Gitla Marie Paolino
Helen Fellenbaum
Lamp Street
Alice Chase
Smith Home
George G Fawcett
Robins
Robert G Perdue
Palls From Roof Claim Father of Alderman
William H Hogan age 77 of 233 Salem street died yesterday afternoon at St Vincent’s hospital from a skull fracture after slipping on a roof at Main and Salem street. A mason by trade he was a member of the Bricklayers and Plasterers Union Park City Council Knights of Columbus and a communicant of St Patrick’s church. Funeral arrangements awaiting, survival includes his son Frank T Hogan of Boston and a sister and two others named Bevitt and Stapleton.
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William H Hogan
Salem Street
William 1 Hogan
Oslovk
In &T Vencent's Hospital
Nuhes
Main
Hogan
Bricklayers and Plasterers’ Union
Park City
Two Suspects Sought in Fatal Storekeeper Shooting
Police pursue two men linked to the fatal shooting of Birney Muzan age 30 in his Washington Street store. Detectives say the killers may be tied to prior robberies and another shooting in Manchester Stratton area. Homes of both suspects have been searched without success.
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Wollen
Birney
Muzan
Washington
Wetlersld
Connecion
Manchester
Waiyer
Musan
Girl ends life after reprimand by father
A girl in New York on 110th Street died at home after a fight with her father over coming home late. Police report she left to visit a friend, then returned, locked her door, and jumped from a window after an argument.
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Woot 110Th Street
Pol
Marion
Herve Manion
Sruy
Gee Cio I
Ae Bet
New York
Arin Apor
Caria
Howard
Orndant
Houdis
Tax board balks at mayor and tax collector cash register purchase
Tax Collector Edward A Drew and Mayor Behrens faced scrutiny as the board delayed a $600 payment for overdue cash registers bought for $8000 six months earlier without board consultation. Seven members attended. with neither official present, the request was tabled amid calls of poor policy. Drew was tied up in a tax suit hearing in Superior Court.
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Edward A Drew
Beh- Tens
Board of Apportionment
Tax Board
Drew
Behrens
John A Cornell
Superior Court
Abraham C Schnee
George 5. FU
William E
Senate probes power trust in Muscle Shoals dispute
Washington, 29 In a move tied to the Muscle Shoals controversy a Senate resolution seeks a formal inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission into a perceived power trust. Norris chairs the agriculture committee and urges immediate consideration, while Edge objects requesting delay. The measure also asks for presidential access to Treasury records.
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Washington, der
Power Trust
Senate
Norris
Senate Agriculture
Muscle Shoals
Edge
Republic
New Jersey
Federal
Trabe Commission
Trevary Department
Tyarilaon
Mississippi
Gustayng Gher Jr
Baltimore
National Fertilizer Association
Pictiver Trust
Trolley Traffic Halted Across State for Solar Eclipse
Yale astronomers will lead the public viewing on January 24 as the total eclipse passes. Connecticut Company president Storrs says trolley traffic will halt during totality to allow unimpeded viewing, with trains stopping only one minute before totality and resuming after the eclipse, lights off to reduce glare.
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New Haven
LW Brown
Yale Astronomic Observatory
Lucius Storza
Connecticut Company
Storrs
Taxing officers cited in Bridgeport certificate of error case
Eight Bridgeport taxation officials and a dozen or more assessors from other towns were subpoenaed to testify before Judge John W Banke in Superior Court. The hearing, tied to a certificate of error in the Bridgeport Brasiompany case, features many witnesses from city and state tax offices and follows with a Jan term of the Supreme Court of Errors.
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Board of
Braga Company
John A Cornell
George E H .Wood
Relef
William A Lewis
Edward L. Dunphy
Roge Macarthy
A M Marsh
Vudga Bankg
Tasuanre
Drew
Supeme Court of Errors
New Haven
Eisenherr Cognael
Brasiompany
Brideport
Cornell
McCoy found guilty of manslaughter in Los Angeles
Kid McCoy, former prizefighter, convicted in Los Angeles Superior Court of manslaughter for the August 12 shooting of Mrs Thereaa Mors. Jury deliberated 78 hours, verdict described as a compromise. Sentencing set for Friday, with notice of appeal planned by defense.
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Los Angeles
Kid McCoy
Superho
McCoy
Crail
California
Mra Mars
Albert A. Mars
Mars
N Shields
Rain or Snow Expected as Temperatures Rise Today
A gradual warming with rain or snow is forecast for Ridgeport today. The Weather Bureau predicted further precipitation tomorrow as temperatures rise, with a reported high near 24 degrees and a low around 14 degrees.
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Ridgeport
United States
Westher
Barent
Aus
Leap Year Cupid Fails To Boost City Marriages
Records from the Bureau of Vital Statistics show 1460 marriages in the past two months, down from 1548 the prior year. The year begins with sparse wedding numbers, with January at 8, February 8, and declining through June 180 before a continuing dip to year end.
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Dan Cupid
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Amises
Squires
United VP Gues
Norwalk Bride Sues Doctor for 150000 Balm Heart
New York report says Dr Jamus Harden McHenry a wealthy Norwalk physician wed last July to Mrs Carolyn Van Cleft Raymond faces a $150000 heart balm suit from Mrs Lottie Lagh who claims he courted two widows at once. She seeks answers about hotel stays and aliases used during 1921 1922 and 1923 and asserts letters calling him lover and beloved. McHenry opposes examinations contending the claims lack basis and good faith.
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New York
Jamus Harden McHenry
Leap Year opportunities and city hearings span Bridgeport
Bridgeport's Leap Year events mix with tax official hearings on Braes sampan case and upcoming council programs. Reports note weather prompts rain or snow, civic discussions on mayoral purchases, and a broad set of city notices across pages.
Girl Dies From Hat Cleaning Fluid Fumes
Mr and Mrs Carl Swagon were killed by fumes from hat cleaning fluid in their bedroom. The children were present as the incident occurred, with the girl found dead on the bed and the others injured by the fumes.
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Girl
Fuld
Smee Simson
Carl Swagon
Partial W gl intock death report filed in Chicago
Chicago December report on the analysis of the vital organs of William McClintock, the dying millionaire. The incomplete study, kept secret, was submitted by coroner’s chemist William McNally and associates to Coroner Oscar Wolff. The final findings scheduled for Friday. Witness questioning continues as Shepherd and Rob ert Crowe’s assistants probe.
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Chicago
William N. McCintock
Oscar Wolff
William B. McNally
Wolff
Robert Crowe
Troney
Will Lama D Shepherd
Mclintocks
F Retchmann
Mia Shepherd
Young McClintock
Mrs Shepherd
George E. Garman
Helchmann
Shepherd
Mra Shepherd
McCuteck
Relchmann
Europe
City faces three paths for improvements mayor states
At a morning hearing in the council chamber, Behrens outlined three options for funding city improvements: raise the grand list, increase the tax rate, or enlarge borrowing capacity. A diverse group from local organizations gave cautious support, while debates and sharp exchanges marked the session.
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Behrens
Adjmert
Cial Advisory Board
Mon Council Chamber
Neering
Vicory Board
Shell
Schwarz Receiver for Marsh Concern In Bankruptcy
The Marsh Brothers general contractors of this city filed for bankruptcy in U S District Court New Haven yesterday. Temporary receiver John G Busuare Jr of Shware Brothers Bridgeport was named with bonds of 1000 by Federal Judge Edula 5 Thomas. liabilities cited at 41245 600 and a 30000 asset.
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Marsh Brothers Company
United States District Court
New Haven
John G Busuare Jr
Shware Brothers
Bridgeport
Edula
Thomas
Cold storage turkey causes death of man
New Haven Conn December 28 A cold storage turkey improperly cooked at Christmas pay then kept too long caused the death today of Sia Ho MacKenzie 23 of Washington Avenue Hartford Venterville according to Dr G H Joslin Hamden medical examiner Mr and Mrs Hubert Sloan and their two year old daughter ill from eating the same turkey Ptomaine poisoning given as the cause for each case MacKenzie boarded with the Sloan family the group ate the turkey yesterday and were taken ill today MacKenzie died suddenly
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New Haven Conn
Wold
Kent
Sia Ho MacKenzie
Washington Avenue
Venterville
G II Joslin Hamden
Hubert Sloan
MacKenzie
Sloan
Municipal Slide for Tobogans Debated by Park Board
Beardelay Park officials weigh a plan to build a municipal toboggan slide along Victory Drive from Lookout to the golf houses. If slurry water from the Park department helps freeze the surface, sled and toboggan use may be allowed. Officials expect cooperation from the Park department to proceed.
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Beardelay Park
Klala
Board of Recreat
Crt
A. Leckie
Victory Drive
Prinkter
Vattimen
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William H. Hogan
Schnee
BIG “Power Trust
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Brass Company
Ncoy
Thomas I. Raymond
Kia Macoy
Shuge Power Trust
Ranaack
Japan
ZA Tench
McClintock
Wglintock
Financial Advisorsoard
King— Colloquy
Eames S
John T. King
Jones A McElroy
Giorgs M Eames
Pirk
Eames
Wien
Turkey
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