Helen Wills Injured Knee Enters Tile Match Today
Cannes February reports Helen Wills sustained a deep knee cut in a fall during a rally with Dili Viaste. She and her mother searched four drugstores before a fifth treated the wound at 2 pm. Wills then advanced to the Carlton tournament final to meet Suzanne Lenglen, with Lenglen defeating Roslavos and Wills beating Viaste in semi finals.
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Helen Wills
Cannes
France
Dili Viaste
Suzanne Tenglen
Miss Wills
Carlton
California
Suzanne Lenglen
Mile
Lenglen
Miss Wiswafely
Todsy
Henriette Con_ Roslavos
Did Viaste
Wills
Milo
Viasto
Mie
Europe
Cantogluvas
Suzanne
Lengren
HOUSES PASSES BILL FOR U S BUILDING SHINGTON
The House passed a bill to authorize a 165 million dollar appropriation for new federal buildings with a two thirds vote under suspension of the rules. Of the total, 199.9 million is for new buildings in various states, 50 million for the District of Columbia, and 25 million for already authorized rail facilities. Bridgeport would gain a new federal port and building, with 160 thousand requested, per post office and other officials.
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Shington
House
Ther
Hmitra
Vartous
District of Columbia
Senate
Bridgeport
Post Office Department
Parents charged in murder of five year old Eldridge Coursey
Baltimore February 13 The coroner jury indicted Ralph J Coursey and his wife on first and second degree murder and manslaughter for the beating death of their five year old son Eldridge. Authorities say the child died from blows with a blunt instrument and shock. The couple admitted beating him with a broomstick after he refused to bathe. Eldridge died February 6.
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Baltimore
Peb
Ralph ‘J. Coursey
Eldridge
Coram
Coursey
Courseys
Merment
Lelridge
Diverse News Notes From Local and National Events
George B Reers of Newtatea dominates a soldiers contest at the event. Page 20 marks the twenty‑ninth anniversary of the sinking of the battleship Maine. Women strikers and arrests in a stoning incident are reported. Page 12 covers Fairfield County taxes and a church party in Stratford. Page 6 notes Milford chicken farmers in a singing contest. Page 1 reports a Princeton professor on energy in atoms and stock exchange leadership changes. Page 4 previews tennis and basketball matchups and amateur rules games.
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George B Reers
Newtatea
Rampates
Oul
Stratford
Fairheld
Reheol
Pear
Milford
Criminal Court Terms Open Today in Bridgeport
Rev Charles W Simpson of Bridgeport Christian Union will offer prayer at the February term opening before Judge L B Waldo Marvin. William E Ted Lewis of Bridgeport faces attritionary charges and will be arraigned today in a second trial. The February term of the Criminal Court of Common Pleas opens this morning before Judge Miederick W Slugford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Simpson
Bridgeport Christian Union
Af Criminal Superior Court
L. B. Waldo Marvin
William FE
Ted’ Lewis
Bridgeport
Avory
Criminal Court of Common Pleas
Miederick W. Slugford
Bridgeport Music Contest Captures Prize in Dentist Chair
George B. Beers of Newtown won first prize in the Poat and Telegram Old-Time Minstrel championship, securing $25 in gold and a finals berth at Palace Theatre. Phillip McGuire, 61, of Bridgeport took second prize, $150 gold and a finals entry, with 12 contestants performing at the Stratfield hotel and Palace Theatre amid judges and notable officials.
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George B. Beers
Newtown
Bridgeport
Palace Theatre
Phillip WeGuire
Kosguth — Street
Mr. McGuire
Ele
Therlore
Georus J. Banks
Palrfield
Joseph R. Perry
Black Store Street
Iron Shelton
Waterbury
Danbury
Fairfield Newtown
Stratfield Hotel
Weerth
Argus P. Thorne
Department of Public, Welfare and Charities
John Adam Ifago
Edward T. Buckingham
Patac
Consolidated Stock Exchange Sees New Leadership
New York Feb 15 AP The Consolidated Stock Exchange installed new leadership after an AG office investigation. Philip Evane becomes president, succeeding Thomba R. Maloney. Robert Dungcombe and R V Moore take roles as first vice president and treasurer. J Frank Flowell sold his seat as part of leadership changes. About two dozen workers remain on the rolls as the exchange plans likely closure and the building at Broad and Beaver streets may be torn down.
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New York
Consolidated Stock Exchange
State Attorney General
Philip Evane
Thomba RB. Maloney
Robert Dungcombe
R. V. Moore
R. Forbes
Il. M. Bettaz
Isast
Princeton Professor Measures Forces within Atom
Princeton physicists report direct measurements of internal atomic forces, linking protons and electrons in the hydrogen atom to its mechanical model. The work at Palmer Laboratory by Dr Karl T. Compton and colleagues confirms a solar-system analogy and suggests new ways to manipulate chemical reactions.
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Princeton
Piinceton
WN. J. Belba
Princeton University
Palmer Physical Laoratory
di Karl ‘Ft. Conpton
Phy
Roosevelt Captain and Crew Welcome by Joyous Greeting
Afloat in New York Harbor the Roosevelt crew, including Captain George Pride of the Hotweyell, receive a heartfelt welcome from the city and officials after their rescue mission. Mrs Fried leads a line of emotion as a dozen roses are exchanged, while cameras flash and a 1 gun salute marks the moment before departure toward quaranine.
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New York
George Pricd
Danary
Roosevelt St Mor
Lila
Yeuman Leydaman
Captain Fried
Acoustos
Macon
Roosevelt
Fried
Gise Re Baelubes
Caulain Fried
Robert le Aller
Urover
Whaten
Walker
Charles B. Plunkett
Maron
Navy
Lake
Governors Island
John Purfay Mitchell
Slepoken
Jersey
Neighbors Clash Over Proposed Gas Station
The Common Council heard a dispute over Miss Lotta G Murphy seeking to erect a gas station at Noble avenue and Putnam street. The petition was not acted on. A street extension hearing was postponed at attorney Merritt's request. Support and opposition were strong among Noble avenue residents.
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Noble Avenue
Miss Murphy
Avors
CG. EB. Blackman
Knights of Columbus Ball Crowded at Atrysfield Hotel
The Park City Council No. 16 Knights of Columbus held its largest ball last night at the Atrysfield hotel. Guests arrived after 8:30 pm and danced amid large orchestras in the ballroom and breakfast room, which were packed to capacity. Women wore bright embroidered gowns in rhinestones or crystals, with coral and orchid hues prominent as grand officers led the parade of dignitaries and guests.
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Park City
Knights of Golum
Atrysfield Hotel
Daniel
Quilty
Drectea
Ted
Francis J Brennnan
Peter M. Davey
George J. Ryder
Wife Sorry That Plot To Kill Hubby Failed
Kansas City Feb 15 Pretty Aberdina Frank wife of Ward L Pranks confessed Saturday night that she with neighbor Carl Davis conspired to kill her husband so she could marry Davis in jail. Her husband plans to prosecute but seeks reconciliation. She said she believed the wife had lost her mind and noted she had given her an expensive car and $220 a week. Detectives say the plot included hiring an ex convict who proved to be a city detective. Davis and M Vruak were arrested.
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Kansas City
Frank
Kaward L
Carl B. Davis
Davis
Gerry
Tay
Dayla
M Vruak
Ward Will Hearing Postponed One Week
The Ward case involving the admission of Charles Ward, a railroad trainman, was postponed for one week by Judgerede Harl lel yesterday. The delay came at the request of attorney Michael Quinn of Kaw fiaven, with Ward’s widow Mae Ward represented by Attorney Joseph slepi cIly. Ward was the victor in the fight to bury him, with Creighton Wald and others noted in the proceedings.
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Charles Ward
Rede Harllel
Michael Quinn
Creighton Wald
Tnisey
Hartford Seminary Leader’s Wife Dies After Auto Crash
Mrs Alive I Mackenzie, wife of Rev W Douglas Mackenzie president of Hartford Seminary Foundation, died after a several weeks illness following an automobile collision at a street intersection where the electric car she was riding was struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Mackengig
Liev
Seven resort operators arrested in liquor raid by police
Police raided a resort operation led by seven proprietors and one woman for alleged beer and liquor selling. Warrants issued by the assistant prosecutor resulted in bond set around 160 cash. the woman received a 200 fine plus costs and 30 days in jail. Investigators collected samples, lab tests confirmed beer sales, and a list of named proprietors and locations was compiled.
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Asant Prosecutor “Co. Lister
Costa
Westerday
Jarney
Janey
Burem
Wellarm
Sony
Ytove
Doljcuretsen
John Cleary
Main Street
Aeons
Robert Weil
Charla Wilts
Tar Lesever
East Main
Mara
St Ratroad Court
Chapman Loses Appeal in Escape Execution Case
Gerald Chapman, convicted mail robber and murderer, lost a habeas corpus appeal challenging his March 32 execution date at Wethersfield prison, Connecticut. The US Court of Appeals upheld Judge Manton’s dismissal, leaving Chapman to seek relief via a Supreme Court certiorari if time allows.
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New York
United States Supreme
Fhemes
Connecticut
Chapman
Atlanta
New Britain
Tiled Sons Pupiens
Frederick J. Wsrdou
Storney
Supreme Court
Manton
Chats Tha Vontenton
WOHEN ARRESTED FOR HURLING STONES AT STRIKE-BREAKERS
Three women strikers at the Wolt and Abrams clothing factory on Bostavigk avenue were arrested on YW airfield near Orland street after throwing stones at an automobile carrying five strike-breakers. They were charged with breach of the peace and released on $50 bonds. Names given include Miss Sacher of Kings Highway Fairfield Theresa Krenus of Bostwick avenue and Bessie Toth of Wordin avenue.
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Wolt and Abrams
Bostavigk Avenue
YW Airfield
Avenue
Orland Street
Third Province
Samimel Layit
Edith Rasky
Miss Rasky
Agaho
Field Avenue
Swamen
He Grou
Misna Sacher
Kings Highway
Fairfield
Theresa Krenus
Bostwick Avenue
Bessie Toth
Wordin Avenue
Child Held Captive in Custody Fight
In Superior court yesterday Nathale Mildred Shepard five is alleged captive at the home of her paternal grandmother Mrs. Sarah Perry 74 Main street. Her mother Mrs Mildred Shepard 1785 Main street claims the child was confined and held in imprison ment and visited frequently with Mrs Perry. The mother and grandmother face habeas corpus action with a judge to decide future custody.
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Nathale
Mildred Shepard
Sarah Perry
Main Street
Isaac Wolfe
Shepard
Welfe
Countess Craven Denounces Earl Craven as Coward
Countess of Catehart denounces the Earl of Craven for fleeing to Canada to escape immigration arrest. She laments her four years of devoted marriage and accuses him of multiple affairs, saying she never left England willingly and that his conduct betrayed their relationship.
Mexicans Permit Nun to Stay at Closed Academy
Maraavita M. Semple an American nun in disguise as Madame Senate has been allowed by Mexican authorities to remain at her closed academy in Coyoacan while 13 nuns were expelled. She did not contact the American embassy this morning. The embassy had made no formal representations on the case which aligns with the Mexican government's stance against foreign Catholic priests and others connected with the church per the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Maraavita M. Semple
Salm Sees Son in Solitude after Lawyers Urge Countess to Yield
In a Palm Beach scene a count, Salm, spends time with his infant son Peter while detectives planned a late visit. The Countess and nurse accompanied Peter as guards and hotel staff watched. The meeting ended abruptly with Salm saying he would “knock a few Watts around.”
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Salm
Son
Count Sala
Peter
Jim Bo'elock Wells
Pime
Seeret
Griffen
Sahn
Sam
Ker
Everrbuds
Craven Broods Over Publicity Amid Immigration Drama
Montreal February report details the Earl of Craven in the Big Carlton salon blaming a South African connection for his flight from New York immigration action. He alleges publicity driven by a writer mistress and discusses potential deportation and travel plans to Bermuda as he dismisses arrest efforts.
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Montreal
the Sans Farl
Craven
New York
Day
Carlton
Bng
South Africa
Manhattan
Earl of
St. Johng
Halifax
Bermuda
Curran
England
United States
Countess Cathcart Immigrant Case Fights for Freedom
Attorney William A. DeFord argues before the Board of Review that the Countess of Cathcart, detained in New York, did not confess to moral turpitude and was unjustly kept from entry under new immigration laws. He insists her elopement story should not trigger ineligibility as an undesirable. The proceeding continues on page two.
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Washington
Countess of Cathcart
America Today
Immigration Office
New York
Board of Review
Sam
William A. DeFord
America
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Cola Satin
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Thooserett
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Canada
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Yeaward
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Senate Adonia
Congress
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Senor City
Susanne Lenglen
Relen Wills
Vren Anderson
Hill Tien
Y. McH
Passat Winder Teu
Braves
Walter Prive
Taokees
Farmer
M’guire IS
Telegram
Consolidated
Antinoe
Dir *Ner
Hillside Home
Kofc. Council
Hubby
Ward
Mars
MacKenzie Diea
U. S. Supreme Court
Wethersfield
Mahton
Wohen
Clothing Factory
Countess Brands Craven Coward
Counttes of
Catehart
Wits Island
Earl of Craven
Africa
Ltheir Capa
Maisona
Bermiadl
Ing
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