Insanity Defense in Walker Murder Trial Surfaces
Louis E. Bonjon's murder trial in Criminal Superior Court centers on an insanity plea. The state rested after brief testimony, later calling Bonjon's wife and neighbors who described his odd behavior. Jury replacement occurred when William D. Corbett was excused. SW. S. Pickett seated as new juror. Key witnesses included Michael J. Mitchenry, a bartender, and James J. Corcoran, present at the saloon during the Sept 7 incident. The proceedings began late due to juror issues and ongoing testimony includes photo identifications.
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Louis E. Bonjon
Criminal Superior Court
Daniel £. Walker
Bonjon
William D. Corbett
Newtown
SW. S. Pickett
Fairfield
Michael J. Mitchenry
Walker
James J. Corcoran
Registration of Returning Men Begins Today
The Welcome Home reception committee opens at City Hall at 9 oclock to register Bridgeport soldiers home from service. Discharged servicemen should bring discharge papers to City Hall for a listing to aid upcoming receptions. Sanford Stoddard heads the committee. service buttons are distributed to registered soldiers. Registrations run daily 9 am to 4 30 pm.
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Welcome Home Reception Committee
Common Council
City Hall
Bridgeport
Dridge
Sanford Stoddard
Weather Report From Washington December 30
Weather forecast for South New England calls for fair to cloudy skies with possible snow or rain midweek. Colder nights are expected with sunrise and sunset similar to prior days and moonrise timing unchanged.
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South New Penelland
Senate debate over Burleson seizure date sparks criticism
In Washington on Doc 30, Sen Hitchcock assailed Postmaster General Burleson for seizing marine cables after the armistice, citing a Burleson letter denying overstepping authority. He accused Burleson of delaying the order and altering the seizure date from November 11 to November 26, arguing the motive and timing reveal improper intent. Senator Watson supported the criticism, flagging the manipulated dates and questioning justification for the action.
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Foreign Relations Committee
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General D'Esperey Enters Constantinople With Ceremonies
General D Esperey commander in chief of the allied forces in the Near East made his official entry into Constantinople Sunday sailing from Satoniki aboard the French cruiser Patrie. He was welcomed by allied representatives and the Turkish army chief of staff as the Patrie passed the Dardanelles. The party paused at the Bouvet wreck site, where religious and military ceremonies were held.
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Constantinople
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Satoniki
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Mardanelles
Former Postmaster Marigold Plans Jump At Steeplechase Dock
Ex postmaster William A Marigold states he will jump from the Steeplechase bridge at Seaview avenue this afternoon at 3 o'clock. He invites the public to witness the plunge and offers no bet or film plans, merely a crowd to see him launched.
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William HH
Marigold
Telegram
William A. Marigold
Shrapnel Bombs Rattle Philadelphia Judges in Bed
In Philadelphia on December 30 a series of shrapnel bombs struck residences of Justice Robert Von Moschzisker, Judge Frank L. Gorman, and Acting Police Superintendent Mills. The blasts hurled occupants from bed, splintered windows, and caused widespread damage but no serious injuries.
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Philadelphia
Robert von Moschzisker
State Supreme Court
Frank L. Gorman
Municipal Court
Vonblock
William G. Knowles
Moschzisker
Knowles
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Soldiers Clubs Planned for All Large Cities
Atlantic City N J Dec 30 soldiers clubs will be established permanently in all the large cities and many small ones plans outlined at a conference of the War Camp Community Service Joseph Lee of Boston presiding The program calls for extending the welfare work of the organization and a long cessation of expansion for many months
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Imaly Gnyail
Afioa
National
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Joseph Lee
Boston
Ganmunity Service
Bridgeport Red Cross Man Home From Serbia Duty
Members of an American red Cross unit which went to Serbia last April 1 reached here today in the Canadian Pacific liner Sicilian. Returning officers include Lieutenants Loonis Wagle Alexander Mc Nab N B Fleming and Walter Hollowell of Philadelphia Thomas White Sumford Conn and Thomas J Walsh Bridgeport Conn.
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St. Tohn
N. B. Dee
American Red Cross
Serbia
Sicilian Iron Livarpool
Uit
New York
Loonis Wagle
Alexander McNab
N. B. Fleming
Walter Hollowell
Philadelphia
Thomas White
Sumford
Conn
Thoms J. Walsh
Dridgeport
Hughes Refuses to Serve With Hearst in New York
Charles J Hughes acts in reaction to Mayor Jislan regarding serving on the mayoral committee for welcoming troops. Other prominent New Yorkers also refuse to participate, while Mayor Hylin defends duty over personal feeling, noting Hughes would refuse if draft age.
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New York
Charles J
Iusghes Vileymublie
Jislan
Willis
Hylin
Hughes
Mr. Hearst
Mi Vlighes
Eity
New Record in Postal Savings in Bridgeport
Bridgeport post office reports a new peak in postal savings with over 14,000 dollars deposited in a single day. Postmaster Charles I. Ureene noted sales of more than 9,000 dollars in war savings stamps and estimated large totals for the past year. Few customers cash thrift stamps. redemptions are rare.
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Bridgeport
Charles I. Ureene
Bridseport
Re. Greene
Greene
Five Bridgeport Men at Devens With Shells Shock
Bridgeport soldiers among 75 who arrived from Overseas at Devens suffer stress shock and wounds. Names include Cleorge Desiris Terry Roberts Josseph Cracea Lon Norcrose and Walter Kilesky. They have been assigned quarters and will remain at the camp until fully recovered.
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Bridgeport
Cronp Devens
Cleorge Desiris
Terry Roberts
Josseph Cracea
Lon Norcrose
Walter Kilesky
Chinese Appoint Wang As Peace Delegate
The Chinese government has appointed Dr. T. Wang, president of the senate, as a delegate to the Inter-allied peace conference. Wang is in Almertcis Co. and was educated in law at Yale University. He has long been involved with Yoomе Gal work in Japan and China.
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Peiking
Asseated Press
Chinese Goveomminment
T. Wang
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Almertcis
Co. Wang
Yale University
Hag
Yoome Gal
Japan
China
Paris Credits Vote Cover First Quarter 1919
The cabinet credits totaling 10,400,000 4 ANO francs were approved to cover the first quarter of 1919. These credits had already been voted by the chamber, reflecting ongoing support for government expenditures.
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Paris
Cliavasi
Bonate
Chamber
Canfield Named To Old Place on Park Commission
Attorney Charles Stuart Canfield was appointed to the Park Commission for an eight year term beginning January 21, 1919. He previously served ten years and retired to focus on law. Canfield succeeds Charles Hanson, whose health and term end prompted the vacancy.
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Old Place
Park Commission
Charles Stuart Canfield
Canfield and Pullman
Park Comissioners
Clifford B. Wilson
Ganfield
Charles Hanson
Hanson
Reynolds
Park Department
Georg. Hames
Canfiehd
Park Board
DeVer H. Warner
Fayoyweather Island
Spenside Park
Crosby Named District Attorney by Judge Crosby
Dee Martliore, 36, and John Fr Osby, assistant United States district attorney, were appointed district attorney by Judge Crosby to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Thomas Crosby. The appointment is temporary until a successor is named by the President. The report notes Wilson's speech on a league of nations and Chile's admission as supportive of his ideas.
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Martliore
Dee
John Frosby
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Chile
Supeporps
Wailsson
Santiago
Chitin
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Ton- Wan
League Out Nations
Ta Nieto
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Daniels calls for league or greatest navy
Washington December 30 1920 Secretary Daniels told the Hanean Naval committee that unless a league of nations or tribunal to limit armament is established the United States must build the greatest navy. He urged support for a three year program to add ten dreadnoughts ten battle cruisers ten scout cruisers and 130 minor vessels, noting the U S would remain second to Britain. He said the President backing is needed for competitive building.
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House Naval Committee
America
League of Nations
Wilson
Washington
United States
Daniels
Hanean Naval Committee
Versailles
Great Britain
Representative Kelly
Michigan
Hartford Honor Roll Firm Is Hit By Idaho Senator
Senator Borah of Idaho denounced a Hartford Honor Roll firm for mailing advertisements to relatives of soldiers in casualty lists. He cited a letter offering to send an honor roll for one dollar, enclosed in an adjutant general’s envelope, calling it a pernicious larceny scheme to profit from wounded servicemen.
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Idaho
Washington
Senate
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Lonor Roll Company
Conn
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War Department Dilatory Charge By Chamberlain
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon harshly criticized the War Department for delaying hospital facilities for wounded soldiers and for lacking a clear demobilization plan. He cited prior New York and Senate remarks, saying new information justifies his criticisms and urging improved conditions. His address drew a crowded gallery and echoed Wilson’s earlier response.
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Washington
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate Military Committee
Senate
War Department
Addis
New York
Wilson
Congress
Draft Board Officers May Receive Brevet Ranks
A bill introduced by Senator Henderson of Nevada proposes brevet ranks for draft board chairmen and other members serving during the war. It seeks captain by brevet for chairmen and first lieutenant by brevet for other board members, reflecting wartime service recognition.
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Washington
Soent Draft Bermandks
Waravos
Henderson
Nevada
Dozen killed in gas blast at Lebanon New Jersey post office
Twelve people died and twelve injured in two gas explosions at the Lebanon New Jersey post office. The blasts blew the roof and collapsed walls, burying workers and shoppers. Fire crews, physicians, and volunteers swarmed the scene as rescuers searched the wreckage for victims. An official investigation traced the cause to a large artificial gas tank in the basement.
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Lebanon
N. 1
Sandbanon
Evening Mail
Ehest
Paiis
Afteins
Dover Plans Send-off at Pier Today
Dover plans a nine day stay in Italy with a New Year’s departure from Paris and return around January 10. President Wilson will spend New Year in Paris and Italy, then head back to America by January 10 as Allied talks unfold in peacemaking circles.
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