Blodgett's Testimony Ruled Out in Bridgeport Case
Connecticut tax commissioner William H. Blodgett was barred from testifying about third party information on certificates of error in the Bridgeport Brass case against Tax Collector Edward A Drew and the City of Bridgeport. The judge ruled Blodgett could only testify to his own observations, excluding hearsay from others.
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William H. Blodgett
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Diciin
John Banks
Bridgeport Brass Company
Edward A Drew
Drew
Whch
Ancessors
Board of Relief
Bloggett
John A Cornell Jr
Dew
Philop Calhoun
Tounwei
Bram Company
Commissioner Blodgetts
Banks
Commissioner Blodgeer
Children barred from theatres to halt diphtheria spread
Norwalk health board bans children under ten from movies until the diphtheria outbreak subsides. Quarantine of Boundview Fy and Taxington avenues continues as inspectors monitor carriers. A city court fined Mrs Fanny Inracene $25 plus costs for a charge related to quarantine enforcement. Milk service changes urged, with on porch milk containers requested for distribution. Nurse George Faurett, 22, caring for diphtheria patients, shows improvement.
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Norwalk
New York
Hessh
Rote FE Perdue
George G Faurett
Allee Chase
Nice
Mayor and Commissioners Praise Engineer for Services to City
The mayor and commissioners lauded engineer Frederick Strow for valuable service, praising his eight-year term affirmed unanimously by the board. With Vic Strong absent, the others elected Strow to another eight-year term, noting his talent and steady application.
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Wilhany Belirens
Pub
Frederick Strow
Vic Strong
Alisor Behrens
Jews Dissent to Church Schools and Oppose Methods
Jewish groups in Bridgeport dispute the city plan for religious education as violating the separation of church and state. Resolutions critiquing the policy were drawn up and will be sent to the Board of Education, with numerous Jewish organizations listed as supporters or opponents.
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Mohini
Tae
Mondyonigh
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Ama
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Bridgeport Lodge
West End Ladies Hebrew
Vikmud Torah
Hebrew Bages
Fey
Lotus Clab Harty
Vienne Semple Park
Busnhur
Derby Ticket Agent Killed At Station
An elderly New Haven railroad ticket agent, 80-year-old Edward J Watian, was found dead in his office at the station. Authorities believe a contact with a high tension wire caused the fatal accident. The victim had been employed by the New Haven road for decades.
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IY de
Edward J Watian
Willetcraght
Nocr
Naorte
Fienna Atone
Anne Me
Sullivan
New Haven Road
House Summons Wilbur to Tell of Naval Needs
The House Naval Committee moves to hear Secretary Wilbur on Navy needs while President Coolidge backs hopes for a 1925 arms conference. The panel votes to have Wilbur appear January 3 and to push a naval review amid tensions over arms limitation and appropriations.
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Wilbur
Washington
Dea
White House
House Naval Committee
Coolidge Stillo
Naval Committee
Congress
Butler
Coolidge
Woman Candidate for County Office to Be Supported
Far Fairfield County Republican Women’s Association and party women from across the state met in Norwalk to back a woman candidate for county commissioner to succeed Henry P Cranford. Cranford, Greensich town clerk since last October, may not seek reappointment. Alfred I Peckins of South Norwalk is named as the group’s preferred successor, though no personal opposition exists to Harvey Wolent, the Norwalk state representative next in line.
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Norwalk
Farflell
Republikan Womens
Kenry P Cranford
Greensich Hosel Tern Ag
Cranford
Greensich
Mee Alfred I
Berkins
South Norwalk
Women's Organization For the
Offics
Mia Peckins
Association
Harvey Wolent
Ansonia Child Injured Under Moving Car
A boy was stepped on by a moving automobile on Wew street near New street in Ansonia as the car driven by Benjamin Kerivus of the trade and grocery company advanced. The child Albert Barnico suffered head injuries possibly a fractured skull and was taken to a local hospital.
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Ansonta
Lelegral Service
Albert Barnico
Son
George Barnio
Wew Street
Benjanin Kevirus
Wompany
New Strat
State Police Sending Many Men to Westport
State Police barracks across the state divert staff to Westport to bolster patrols after a surge of burglaries terrorizing Westport Fairfield Southport and Greens Farms. Superintendent Robert T Hurley confirmed the shift as Westport strengthens its force and more beds are arranged for incoming officers from Groton Canterbury Stafford Springs Canaan and Hartford areas. Sergeant Frank Virelli and Ridgeport cooperation aid the crackdown while Westport police swell to eleven officers and surrounding towns sworn in extra constables and deputies. A burglary the prior week at John Adame Thayer’s home on the Post Road led to a 50 mile chase through Connecticut and New York before the burglars abandoned their vehicle near White Plains and Tarrytown. The vehicle owner is under investigation with state and New York authorities.
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Groton
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Stafford Spings
Canaan
Ifhartford Barracks
Toree
Ridgefield
Karmoka
Frank Virelli
Ridgeport
Wstport Nolice Department
Bean
Southweit
Spe
John Adame Thayer
Post Road
Kelly
Leo Carroll
Ridgefield Barracks
Connecticut
New York State
Carroll
White Plains
Tarry
New York
Thayer
Two Lives Lost In Fire Aboard Japanese Liner
Fire aboard the Toyo Kisen Kaisha liner Inner Gingo Maru near Valparaiso left two children dead and two others injured. By 7:30 p m radio reports indicated the blaze under control and most passengers and crew accounted for as the Julia Luchenbach aided nearby.
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Federal Telegraph Company
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Senate delays action on power trust probe
Washington reports the Senate postpones consideration of a resolution to investigate an alleged power trust. The measure stalled in session as the chamber planned to reconvene on Friday.
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Bridgeport Youth Dies After Roof Fall in Pawling Work
Archibald C Stuart 19, visiting grandparents in Pawling, fell from a two story roof while assisting carpen try work. He died at Danbury hospital shortly before noon. He was a Bridgeport High School alumnus and is survived by his parents Clarence C and Edna A Stuart, two brothers, and grandparents. Funeral set for Friday in Pawling.
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Edna A Stuart
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Danbury Hospital
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A C Hurd
Stuart
Bridgeport Trade School
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the Stuart
Bridgeport High School
Old Connecticut
Harold
Jamey
Missionaries Near Chinese Fighting Declared Safe
Telegrams from Hankow and Pekin report American missionaries in the China fighting zone are safe. The American Consul General states foreigners in Juchow are protected, with Henchowfu secured and Kiah sien reportedly captured on the eighteenth.
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Juchow
Revelry Plans 1925 Birth Celebration With Devotionals
Revelry must share birth of 1925 with devotionals as townsfolk prepare a New Year celebration. Dinner dances, church services, and candlelight observances across local clubs, theaters, and churches with programs, meals, and midnight shows. Notable attendees listed among groups and individuals. Events run from tonight through early tomorrow across Algonquin, Palace Theatre, St John’s, and Westington Park Methodist. Continuous coverage on Page Two.
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Siward
R Smith
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Jo of
Hulbird
Mary Hincks
Palace Theatre
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St Johna Iplyopal
Bitk
Fairfield Avenues
Stephen Bish Sherman Jire
Rex Joseph Ie
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Westington Park
Debry over French debt funding reaches White House
President Coolidge keeps in touch with debt funding talks while awaiting official data on repudiation rumors. Paris reports Premier Herriot and Finance Minister Clementel deny any France will repudiate its debt, and Washington seeks complete facts before shaping policy on private loans.
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White House
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Paris
France
United States
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Herrick
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Clemente
President nominates Russell for Southport postmaster
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of William H. Russell for postmaster at Southport Connecticut. Russell’s four year term expired August 1. An examination of applicants was held May 1, 1923. Russell and Hoyken qualified. No action was taken until recently. Werlitt recommended reappointment. The nomination is expected to be confirmed in a few days.
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Coolidge
Senate
William H. Russell
Southport
Girl 18 Wins $15,000 Model Home Prize
An 18 year old from Portland Oregon won a $15,000 model home as first prize in a nationwide home lighting contest run by the Lighting Payable Committee. Ten other winners earned scholarships ranging from $300 to $1,200 for study in American or Canadian colleges or universities.
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Lou Dew
Inia Grov
Portland
Oegon
United States
Canada
Oppel to Head Bridgeport Police Board in New Year
Richard Oppel named to become president of the Bridgeport Police Board. Mayor Behrens plans to return longtime head McCathron as fire commissioner while 20 commissioners are appointed, including new members and reappointments, with terms starting New Year’s Day.
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Bridgeport
Richard Oppel
Stanley
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Feawa
Archibald Stuart
Danbury Hospital
Frederick Strong
Park Board
Washington
U 8
Wilbur
Navy
Coolidge
Arma
TATE
Fairfield County
Westport
Genesss
Hadley Company
Can
John C Stanley
Beforal
Administration Landers
Havig
Leadire
John Ting
New York
Behrens
Frank D. Andersen
Firs
Henry N. McQatheron
Oliver G. Rigtter
J. Neymee Onllehin
Zepp
Democrat
Charities Board
Haerry B. Husted
William H. Brady
Foard
School Board approves land purchase for new school site
John Stevens and William E Martin led a board committee to authorize Schnee and Schnee to buy a parcel on Bier Hog for 35000 as part of four plots needed for a school site. The plan aims to set a fair street value and complete the property acquisition in anticipation of construction.
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John Stevens
William E Martin
Board of Touration
Schnee
Cornell Compiling More Tax Details
Attorney John A Cornell and a team of clerks in Tax oftetr Fedwat and Drews worked late compiling data for pre plantation ahead of a morning session with Judge John W Banks in Superior court. The resumed hearing concerns the ascertainment of fact in the certificate of error test suit.
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John A Cornell
Fdwat & Drews
Jonn W Banks
Superior Court
Husbands death and wifes shock follow in New Canaan
Vincent L. Rossa, 69, a New Canaan sportsman and foreman at Benedict Shoe Manufacturing, died of heart failure at 1 PM. An hour later his wife, 67, died of shock. Funeral set for Friday. burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Survived by brothers Francis, Louis, Stephen. daughter Mrs Carl E Dartt. son Henry Bascm.
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Vincent L. Rossa
Iinbands
Rossa
Benedict Shoe Manufga
New Canan Rod and Gun
East Maple
Lakeview
Fraes Rossa
Brooke
George Slawson
Mary Purdy
Groton Falla
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