Neighbors Challenge Stamford Court’s Decision Freeing Parents
Proceedings over a boy named Severt trigger protests as officials investigate alleged medical neglect. Doctors diagnose intestinal tuberculosis and he is moved to Meriden State Hospital for treatment. Witness Mendergon cites multiple possible infection sources. The case, long delayed by Mrs. Sessa’s illness, drew strong public attention today.
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Stamford Court
Stamford Hospital
A. Af. Heney
Meriden State Hospital
Frauh
Mendergon
Sessa
Fairfield Blaze Damages Three Stores At King’s Highway
State police believe a Fairfield fire last night was accidental. The one story frame building at 7 King’s Highway housed three stores and suffered an estimated 46,000 in losses. Fire originated near the plumbing shop run by the Shanley brothers. Eugene Shanley reported smoke at about 3 am and alerted authorities as flames erupted.
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King's Highway
Pairfield
Lee
Carroll
Shanley Brothers
W. Whitnan
Eugene Shanley
Whitney Avenue
Shanley
Ann
Newtown Nurse Nade 1353 Visits During Past Year
A garbled health report notes a Newtown nurse with 1353 patient visits in the past year. It references prenatal care, infant health, and general medical services, but many details are unreadable. The fragment mentions visits, liver disease, and protean health tasks without clear connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Coroner Probes Death Of Hotel Employee
A coroner investigates the death of a hotel employee linked to a confrontation with a youth named Plastik. witnesses say interference by Wood and a hospital transport preceded the youth losing consciousness and dying shortly after arrival.
Wife of Stratford Physician Succumbs
Fragmentary OCR text reports the death of the wife of a Stratford physician. Names and details are garbled, but the core fact indicates a fatality linked to Stratford and a physician family. No clear dates or full identifiers are readable in this fragment.
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Stratford
Stratford Profiles No 25 Nemesis of Stratford Figures
The profile highlights Wes a trusted Stratford figure, praised for both defeat and victory. It references El Fillett W. Peek, head of the Stratford Trust Company, and hints at the enduring influence of local committee members among Stratford Hunterites and chartevites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Wes
el Fillett W. Peek
Stratford ‘Trust Company
Tragy B Lord Elected Head Of Episcopal Men
Tragy B Lord elected president of the Episcopal Men’s Union of Bridgeport at St John’s church. The meeting approved reports praising progress, noted Bradshaw as president and Sadney as treasurer. A forthcoming open meeting during Lent with a speaker on religion was proposed. A short address discussed origins of religion and unity of belief across traditions.
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Tragy B. Lord
Episcopal
Prac
Due
Wpisvonal
Bridgeport
Are Gantaation
St John's Church
Bradshaw Wis
Uosbecker
Siemon
Michaels
Infants Crowned as Mother Tries Death by Own Action
Fragmentary report describes a mother’s failed suicide attempt amid family distress. The text mentions infants and a bathtub scene, with unclear details and many garbled phrases about the mother’s actions and surrounding events.
Greenwich Constable Fractures Wrist
Greenwich constable Todones sustains a badly fractured wrist after a ride incident in Greenwich. Vehicle and road hazards blamed. medical treatment ongoing.
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Greenwich
Hines Announces Plan to Help Service Men
Reported plan to aid service members outlines new programs and benefits. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates government or official initiative. Possible references to duties, veterans, and central operation venues.
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Hines
Easton Grange Returns Loans and Installs Officers
Easton Grange in Easton Center met at their hall to repay non-interest loans from the building fund, ending debt. Mrs Clarence Jennings elected secretary replacing Mabel Nichols who resigned. New officers include Regina Steucek master and Dorothy Gillette lecture, with installation by JT Arthur Sherwood and Mrs Wheeler.
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Oy XL
Sisty
Easton Grange Sneabers
Waston Center
M Mabel Nichols
Clarence Jennings
The
Grange
Maui
Regina Steucek
Arthur KE. Wheeler
Dorothy Gillette
Arthur Staples
Flaymond Kent
Bred W. Candee
Alice Burr
EB Gillette
Alves
Gary Kings
John Sek
Ueres
Mabel Seeley
Mu Evelyn Kent
Tmona
Lost son found in hospital after long search
Minnie Collins of Greenwich reported her son Ambrose Collins aged 18, formerly of New Britain, disappeared from his sister Mrs. J Thompson’s Kensington home on August 13. He was located at a hospital in Cornwall on the Hudson after being struck by a train. The extent of injuries is not known. the family, relieved, is grateful for the news.
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Greenwich
Minnie Collins
Ambrose Collins
New Britain
J. Thompson
Kensington
Cornwall-on-the Hudson
Willis Defends Late President At Diner Speech
Senator Frank B. Willis spoke at a dinner of the Sons of Aware, defending the late President Elardt BullouwnlN. Diners cheered as he denounced dishonest accusations and praised the leader as brave and square in a political rally feature of the event.
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Willis
Poiladnophla
Bam
Frank B. Wilis
Elardt
Sons of
Aware
Ue Tofense
Ebeerhius
Greenwich constable injured in crash at Mil tuk avenue corner
An offbeat OCR fragment reports a Greenwich constable injured in a crash near the corner of Lavemeyor Places and Mil tuk avenue. Details are scattered but indicate hospital treatment and a collision involving a vehicle driven by a person named Jones. Local officials are mentioned in connection with the incident.
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Vreenwich
Greenwich Hospital
Barbour
Bhesa
FU School
Tlavemeyeor Places
Miltuk Avenue
Elie
Farm Bureau Meets in Hartford Friday
A two day conference of State Marin Vederau of the North states, comprising the autos and New York, wire, Pennsylvania and mM, will Teghy ab the Tertet Writes.
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Farm Bureau
Hartford
Mlatstroid
Marin Vederau
North States
New York
Wwire
Pennsylvania
Wil Teghy
Tertet
Norwalk Plans Progressive School Building Program
Norwalk leaders reach agreement on site selection for new schools with a goal to begin within a month and finish by September. Eightroom junior high near the White Street area, fournew rooms at South Norwalk High, and a fiveacre Broad River site for a new school with athletic grounds are planned. Damages suits include a claim by Edward R. Brechtmer and a $4,000 case from Joseph Acquing. Sewer work on Laurel Street to start soon. The city seeks state funds to cover irrigation and equipment needs, with potential legal action over past supplier charges.
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Norwalk
Edward R.bretchmer
Stern
Main Street
Joseph
Mary Tepore Alriag
Foley and Companies
Laurel Street
Bay Heer
City
Towla WH
Diamond
Ioammick Mula
Wdiar
Lavin Card
Pleatrical Commissioners
Ety Fa
Nome Quarte
Huibell
Thinself Ag
Amd
Coroner Finds No Blame in Middletown Deaths
Middlesex County coroner Lewis A. Smith ruled there was no blame in the fire deaths of four children of Aly and Mrs. Sebastiana Cianel in Middletown. The early morning blaze gutted the second floor, suffocating the sleeping children.
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Middletown
Lev
Aly
Sebastiana Cianel
Lewis A. Smith
Middlesex County
Wish for Jail 18 Short-Lived with Danbury Woman
LANSBURY Feb 13 special to The Velegra Man found guilty of violating the Haarer 2 count and fined. Judge appealed and bond set at 2000. She awaited later in the day to post the money and linings, planning to return 8500 to her husband who had left the premises.
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Danbury
Lansbury
Donetta Negro
Tt Railreal Avenue
Sarauel
Gail
Governor McCray to Be Tried on March Fourth
A garbled report indicates Governor McCray will face trial on March 4 in Indiana. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption but reference to legal proceedings, bail, and a state board review appears. Names and precise places are unreadable.
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M’cray
Indiana
Masion
State Board of ‘ Ature
Westport Appoints Dental Hygienist in Public Role
In Westport a dental hygienist named Corte is highlighted by the local PTA and Women’s Town Improvement Association for a public health role. Stamford’s Sal Mons is noted for a related appointment, indicating community efforts to improve dental care access.
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Westport
Corte
The
America Hedness
Associather
Dental
Leen
Pebeu
Sal Mons
Stamford
Ansonia Pastor Receives Call From Lowell Church
Special to the Telegram reports Rev. Wallace Sampson, pastor of Ansonia’s Baptist church for Ave years, has received a call from Lowell Calvary Baptist church. Sampson, a World War II veteran, began his first pastorate here and has not yet decided whether to accept. Local injuries from a motor vehicle crash are feared to include a crushed kidney. He will speak at a Ta. A. HR. meeting Wednesday afternoon about political indifference. Jett travel and a city fire, with some damage, are noted as events in town.
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Ansonila
Wallace Sampson
Lowell Calvary
Jack Cook
Elty
Agat
Jett
Shin Ba
Counde Avenue
Oxford Enjoined From Taxing Land of Power Plant
The town of Oxford is enjoined from collecting taxes on the dam and power plant on the Housatonic River until the state law defines the taxing rights. Judge C L Avery ruled the company has authority to lay the dam, while Oxford assessors taxed $100,000 valuation for transmission lines and related lands. The case, pending two years, clarifies whether the dam portion and related lands are taxable and whether fines were due.
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Oxford
Housalanic
Housatanic River
C. L. Avery
Oxford Assessors
Monrose
Diamond Brothers Trial Jury Completes Verdict
In the Supreme court today Mary Diamond, mother of Joseph, was convicted of first degree murder. Jurors returned verdicts against accomplices Anthony Pautauy and Jong Boriga. The case centers on the killing on the railway line north of Clevalod.
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Willhga
McLaughlin
Wale Barlow
Brank Messengers
Lyn
Supreme Court
Mery Dimond
O& Tiother
Joseps
Anthony Pautauy
Jong Boriga
Ring on Finger After 61 Years Is Removed
A telegram special reports a remarkable incident where a ring had not been worn for sixty-one years before being removed. The event occurred amid a burn accident and a sequence of mistaken ownership, with a plea to recover the ring and clarify custody. The details indicate regional confusion and a need to verify the ring’s provenance and date of purchase.
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Aston
Tel
M Georg
Moses Sees Bigger Men Drawn In Oil Scandal
Report from Sew Yue notes ongoing inquiry into a major oil scandal. The dispatch places emphasis on higher officials and influential figures connected to the case as investigations continue into wrongdoing and responsibilities amid the crisis.
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Moses
Sew Yue
Sengtor Ceorze
Kew Hampshire
Republicen
Cae
Bern
Stratford Seeks Acceptance Of Only Well Paved Streets
Stratford council tightens street policy to accept only well paved roads and those long used as part of the original plan. Councilman Albright asks police to guard St Michael's Cemetery sidewalk area awaiting proper sidewalk installation. Frederick Albright to join the fire department Thursday to fill a vacancy left by Sergeant Leonard Foelmes.
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Stratford
Qrow
Frederick Albright
California
Street
Albright
Leonard Feolmes
Fairfield Events Mix Meetings Dances and Charities
Fairfield February events include annual meetings of the Airfield Trust Co and Penfield Reef Corp, a Valentine luncheon at Brooklawn Country Club with a bridge and mahjong party, and many club activities. Other scenes feature a Sherman Hall Valentine party, Red Cross sewing at Memorial Library, Stratfield and Mary Scout meetings, a March 4 American Legion post dance, St Paul’s banquet for men and sons, a University memorial service rehearsal at Community Theatre, and Veterans affairs talks at Sherman Hall.
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Eunoia Club
Red Cross
Memorialbrary
Stratfield
Jinheln
Tomorreay
Mi- Mary
Town Hall
Sherman Hall
George Alfred Smmith Post
American Legion Ami
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Ctrlat
John T. Davie
New Beltain
Dans
Univ
Witich
Lofe
Threa O'Eiuch
John M. Donaldson
Miss £. Carroll
Danbury Democrats Tangle Over Town Chairmanship
Danbury Democrats struggle to choose a town chairman after the death of Albert N. Dove. D. Frank Stevens declined an offer from the Cuff faction while Thomas A. Keating also avoided comment. Off-year city elections loom with four councilmen and two aldermen to be elected. Factions threaten another Democratic defeat unless unity is achieved. Masonic reception plans honor F. Ward De Kign of Manchester with Danbury hosts. Republican women prepare for Fairfield County meeting led by Mrs. Albert Farner and Mrs. Mary Downs. Senator James E. Watson slated as principal speaker. Knights of Columbus hold their annual Ladies Night with a large turnout and planned entertainment.
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Democratic Town Committee
Albert N. Dove
D. Frank Stevens
James EB
Cuff
Freveng
H A
Otter
Stevena
Democratc
Thomas A. Keating
Arty
Michael T. Cutt
James H. Cutt
Stevens Ron
Ast Spring
James Fr. Cuff
Cuttin
Hie
F. Ward de Kign
Man‘bury
Royal Arch Masons of
Connecticut
Hureka Chapter
Dich
Owlet
Danbury
Allbert Farner
Mary Downs
Republican Women’s Day
Fairfield County Republican Women’s
Stratfield
Bridgeport
James E. Watson
Indiana
Jis
Fairfield Club Names Committees For Year’s Work
Fairfield Feb 12 Special to the Telegram President Simon Bradley of the Fairfield Lunch club names committees for 1924. Entertainment includes Hutchison Beenway St. Heinlech Tot, Wakeman Boyle. Membership lists Dr Willan Donaldson Wakeman Perry Buckingham Wyde Riker. Ways and Means Knight Deyo Feiger Donaldson. Publicity Brennan Donaldson Maracuse Harris. Constitution Huntington Brith Dullatin Tiker Knight. Race Wake rout Burr Bennett Welkare Poole Roche Harris. Fellowship Williamson Wakeman Costik. Educational Faith Grant Zhol wu br Thieleke. Finance Filla Hutchingen Cath vart McEldawney.
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Fairfield
Simon 4. Bradley
J. XN. Hutchison
M. Beenway
ST. Heinlech
Benjamin Tot
Sosebh Wakeman
John Boyle
Memvership
Dr. Willan
H. Donaldson
Bacon Wakeman
Mendel R. Perry
John Buckingham
Dr. Co
Zhol Wu
Br. Thieleke
Fillia Ddl Fella
J. N. Tutehingen
R. Cathvart
McEldawney
Witness in Madison case gets sentence
Madison February 18 William H Gibson restaurant keeper and witness in the Denzel Brothers liquor case was fined and costs and given 30 days in jail on a like charge State police found liquor in the restaurant Judge Bishop refused to remit the jail term and liquor agent in the case condemned the action
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Madison
William H. Gibson
Dfenzel Brothers
Bishop
Connecticut Farm Equipment Dealers Charged in FTC Complaint
The Federal Trade Commission charged thirty three Connecticut farm equipment dealers and several hundred dealers in other states with price fixing and restricting competition. The complaint alleges conspiracies with manufacturers to maintain set prices and to exclude cooperative buyers, plus espionage and information sharing among dealers. A March 21 hearing in Washington will decide cease and desist orders.
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George TI. Manning
Washington, D.C
Connecticut
Federal Trade Commission
Fagtern Implement and Vehicle Dealers Association
J. de F. Phelps
Olly and Whipple
Star Hardware Company
Chandler and Moerac
Hitchcock Hardware’ Company
The
Lightborn and Pond Company
George S. Phelps and Company
AG. M. Willams Company
F. T. Biss Hardware Company
Jordan Hardware Company
Cadwell and Jones
Speness Bros, Inc
Everett B. Clark Seed Company
Reackitfe Brothers
St. Stannard
Sullivan Hardware Company
American Hardware Stores, Inc
W 2. Dean
Marcus Cook & Son
T. Tt . Eldredge
Wilbur C. Stoddard
Hard Pigeon A& (Ould, Inc
Putnam Hardware and Mill Supply Corporation
Smith and Bishel Company
F. H
Dealers’ Association
Dastications
Ian Wright
Ond Wright and Wilkinson
Washington
Defendents
Autoist Assaulted by Unknown Ruffian in City Driveway
In Amford on Feb 1 10 1 Special to Hear Telegram Clarence E Thompson appointed receiver for Mathison Motor Sales in Superior Court on stockholders motion Julia Mathison wife of company president filed suit for 4000 alleging indebtedness of 4000 Thompson left the city about 110 days ago inquiries at his home say he is away not coming back Detectives unable to locate the assailant in the autoist case
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Westie Primblé
State Street
Warren Street
Ina
Primble
Teay
Dnelo
Degeriation
Amford
Clarence E. Thompson
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Sumutow
Desis
Lely
God Woo
Joe
Charles C. Godfrey
St. John’s Church
Gpus Wwigte
Todones
Operation Central
Mabel Nichols
Grammar
Hogent
Allingtown Hospital
New Thiven
Semple
Leo Mathes
Ansonia
Lowell Church
M. Diamond Brother
St. Michael’s Cemetery
John J.albright
William Nichols
Police Department
Stratford Avenue
St. Michael's Cemetery
Commecticut Company
Avon Park
Connecticut Company
Rae Balinemian
Democrats
D. F. Stevens
McGivney Cownell
Knights of Columbus
Howe
Fairfield Club
CONN
BY Trade Board
U. S. Trade Commission
Thompson
Motor CO
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