Former teller of bank held in bonds
Milton J. Clark twenty six of 145 Filbert street a former teller in the Second National bank was arraigned before Commissioner Robert H. Alcorn today on an embezzlement charge and held for further examination in 42 500 bonds Federal bank examiners are said to have found a shortage in Clarks accounts which led to his discharge The shortage is declared to be approximately 4 000 and to have since been made up by Clarks bonding company Clark is understood to have forged an order for 1 000 on the account of one woman who was in the habit of leaving her money in the bank for long periods without bringing in her book to have the interest added Later he withdrew another 1 000 the balance of her account according to the information which has been given out A short time ago the woman brought her book in to the bank to have her interest added and was startled to learn that as far as the bank knew she did not have an money on deposit This led to the instalan which resulted in the reveal of Clark Samuel Hemingway president of the bank said today in commenting on Clarks defalcations Clark was an exceptionally bright boy He worked for the bank nine years and I guess that is why he was able to manipulate the books to cover up the shortage
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Robert H. Alcorn
Federal Bank
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Miss Lloyd George Plans Parliament Run in Carnarvon
Megan Lloyd George, visiting Lisbon en route to Brazil with her father, the former premier, said she expects to stand for Parliament at the next elections. She pledged to seek the Carnarvon seat, where her father began his political career.
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Major General Sladen Named Eighth Corps Commander
Major General Fred W Sladen, then head of the Philippine department, is assigned to command the Eighth Corps Area at San Antonio Texas after completing his foreign service tour in May. He will likely be replaced in the Philippines by Major General Douglas MacArthur, currently commanding the Third Corps Area in Baltimore, as generals of his rank depart for foreign service.
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Associated Press
Fred W Sladen
Philippine Department
Eighth Corps
San Antonio
Texas
Flower vanity bag craft for evening wear
Guide to making a two sided evening vanity bag with flower corsage. Describes cutting cardboard bases, fabric circles, petal assembly, stems, and finishing touches including curling petals and bronzing powder for a coordinated look with gold or silver slippers.
Odd Fellows lodges hold open house in new Bridgeport building
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Bridgeport and auxiliaries announce an open house at the new Broad and Gilbert streets building tomorrow from noon until midnight. Luncheon, entertainment, and a dancing orchestra are planned. about 1,000 attendees are expected.
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State Bar Examinations Held by Hartford Legislature Crowd
In Hartford on December 30 Associated Press reports 117 candidates took the state bar examinations in the capitol building with three women among the 17 examined led by Allan K Smith. Another session is scheduled tomorrow at 9 o clock marking the first time since 1913 the exams were held in the capitol due to large applicant numbers.
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Allan K Smith
Court Denies Alimony Increase for New York Wife
The Supreme Court denied Mrs Busan R. Fuller of New York her petition for increased alimony. Settled in 1808 at $4,500 annually for life, it rose to $6,600 in 1919 by agreement. In May she sought a further increase claiming her husband’s wealth.
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Charles H. Fuller
Y M G A Plans New Year Party At Local Club
The local YMCA arranged its annual New Year reception Monday from 4 30 to 6 30 in the building. The Board of Directors and Ladies Auxiliary will run the event with refreshments by the auxiliary. Entertainment features magician Milton Farrell vocalist Thomas Wall and instrumentalist Vincent Procaccini. Farrell, a renowned New York magician, will perform new stage feats. Wall is a noted local vocalist and soloist at the First M church. Procaccini is active in local musical circles and has directed orchestras in programs from WICC.
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Reeves elected president of American Political Science Association
Washington December 10 The election of Dr Jesse S Reeves of the University of Michigan to succeed Professor William Bennett Munro of Harvard University as president of the American Political Science Association was announced today by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Jesse S. Reeves
University of Michigan
William Bennett Munro
Harvard University
American Political Science Association
Bill to repeal auto horn regulation filed in Massachusetts
A bill to repeal the law requiring horns near pedestrians was filed in the Massachusetts House by Rep. Clarence Luitwieler for Frank A. Goodwin registrar of motor vehicles. Goodwin says horns frighten pedestrians and cause accidents and proposes sounding horns only when passing autos and slowing near pedestrians. A second bill would hold the vehicle owner responsible for violations even when not driving.
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