Hartley Arrives to Study New London Ocean Port Benefits
New London February 15 Commodore Hartley former Leviathan captain arrives aboard the Coast Guard destroyer Marion Herbert Hartley to inspect port facilities for a proposed four day trans Atlantic service He is joined by Joseph Sheedy and will remain until tomorrow afternoon The visit precedes a coordinating trip to Providence for a chamber banquet Governor Trumbull appears before the Shipping Board to back the Trans Oceanic Corporation plan saying New London could be the home port and New England benefits The governor’s appearance was arranged by Senator Hiram Lingham as part of legislative push for a Shipping Board report Finances discussed and the plan’s progress watched by state official Waldo Clark and others
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City to Buy Plot for East Side Playground
The work department prepares to purchase a large parcel at Pem broke and Cedar streets from Mrs John H Daskam and St Marys Church for a public playground. The site, long used by children for baseball and games, will be developed for supervised play at an estimated 1 814 000. Budget plans include 1,700 for a wire fence around the property as part of the Park department funds.
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Buckley to Testify in Murder Trial of Sweetheart Grace Mills
Cambridge Feb 5 The case of Joseph F Buckley Weston on trial for the murder of his sweetheart Grace Mills will feature Buckley testifying that Mills shot herself His attorney George L Ellsworth outlined the defense noting Buckley would testify Mills fired the fatal shot before Buckley could intervene The prosecution rested after Dorothy Mills sister of the victim testified she heard Buckley urged to stop calling on Mills due to his voice causing trouble
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Ice Harvested as Wells Hollow Ice Plant Transports
Huntington reports a large quantity of 12 inch ice harvested at Wells Hollow by Southern New England Ice. Transport across a thin channel required a safety bridge. Robins and robins music sightings mark early signs of spring as warming storms reduce snow drifts.
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State Police Commissioner Harley Upholde tactics used in arrest of Pastor Justinius
State Police Commissioner Harley Upholde details tactics used in the arrest of Pastor Justinius. The report covers investigative steps, surrounding circumstances, and any resulting statements from officials about law enforcement methods. The item appears on page 1 with related regional notices and editorial context.
John W Rose Dies Sudden Morning in Bridgeport
John W Rose 199 Wolla street Bridgeport dies at 12 30 this morning from acute indigestion. He married Carrie and is survived by a son and sister Mrs Alexander Watt. He formerly worked as bookkeeper and accountant for Farmer post Publishing Times and Sunday Herald.
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Secretary Davis Advises Lindbergh Against Long Hops
Secretary Davis urged Lindbergh at a St Louis luncheon to avoid long legs in air travel. Lindbergh praised rapid aviation progress, noted weather challenges, and said fog and sleet would be conquered, with radio beacons guiding early flights. He urged St Louis to become a center of aviation, linking transcontinental routes and other corridors through the city.
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Funeral in Abbey is not for Asquith
London Feb 18 Associated Press reports the Earl of Oxford and Asquith will be buried privately, not in Westminster Abbey, despite a memorial service there on Feb 21. The body was taken to Sutton Courtenay where interment will be private and a simple family service held Saturday morning.
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Army Plane Forced to Land Near Sault Ste. Marie
An Army Douglas C2 transport plane carrying Lieutenant Keith Roscoe and 13 other planes on a northern Michigan tour was forced to land south of Sault Ste. Marie after exhausting fuel. All aboard including Frank E. Bogart Detroit newspaperman and mechanics at Selfridge Field were uninjured and the aircraft sustained no damage.
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Scientist Develops 900000 Volt Tube To Give Some Effects
New York Feb 15 An AP report says Dr W D Coolidge of General Electric announced a 900000 volt cathode ray tube as a step toward artificial radium radiation. The three inch tube expels electrons at 178000 miles per second. He notes experiments may advance radiation laws and atom nucleus study. potential therapeutic uses hinted.
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Hurley Upholds Means Used To Make Justinius Arrest
A Swedish Baptist pastor Rev Wilhelm Justinius faced arrest for practicing medicine without a license after a state trooper in civilian clothes allegedly induced the act. Officials defend the evidence gathering as lawful while defense argues lack of grounds for conviction.
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Seaplane With 19 Aboard Crashes into Biscayne Bay
A Cuban American seaplane carrying 19 people including five women crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami, 200 feet above water. Pilot Charles A. Rowe leveled the craft before impact but the cabin flooded. Ray Jackson, 38, of Miami, lost a hand while trying to save himself. Crew, a government inspector, and 12 other passengers suffered minor injuries. rescued by boat crews and nearby pilots.
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Amer ican chemist tried in secret by German court
Guido Meisel of Portsmouth New Hampshire, a German born American chemist, faced a concealed trial in a German District court for commercial copvenage amid fears German dye secrets could be exposed. The hearing, reserved for security reasons, excluded the press and public after officials argued secrecy was essential to protect industrial interests. The session opened with witness examinations and was adjourned to continue the next day.
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Unidentified Man Struck By Auto Falls Into River
An elderly well dressed man was struck by an automobile at Park avenue and West Taft avenue at 12:30 this morning. He was rushed to St Vincents hospital with a fractured skull and severe injuries. Police held the driver Hugo Wurn and passenger Robert F Terbush from Birmingham street. The man, about 68, wore an expensive overcoat and black hat. See Ottawa Illinois for another drowning: See O Neil Browne, lawyer and legislator, drowned in Fox river while defending a murder verdict. His body was recovered after the rapid current swept him downstream past a fashionable hotel.
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Wheeler Favors Woman Appointment for County Job
Fairfield county Republican leaders back a female candidate to fill the Norwalk vacancy caused by Harvey Kent’s death. Senator Wheeler says support for Mrs Grace Andrews of Norwalk and other women reflects party loyalty and strong civic work. Williamson and Walsh align to back Clifford Wilmott with Milne away in California.
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Three Banks Plan Merger Into Billion-Dollar Institution
New York reports indicate negotiations among A F P Giannini Bancitaly Manufacturers' Trust and Bank of America to merge Bank of Italy Bankers' Trust Bank of America into a single firm. No official confirmation yet, but talks intensified after New York Court of Appeals invalidated a voting trust controlling Bank of America.
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Rear Admiral Plunkett retires after 48 years service
New York February 15 Rear Admiral Charles P Plunkett on his 64th birthday retired after 48 years in the navy His pleas for preparedness and a larger force had stirred official Washington and European capitals The flag on the Seattle was lowered a 14 gun salute fired as he relinquished command of the third naval district and the navy yard at Brooklyn to enter private business
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Walsh Plea for Senate Won't Vindicate Utilities Probe
In a late session in Washington, a move favoring Horace the raccoon story threads through a chaotic scene. White House staff chased Horace, the President’s raccoon, as a lighthearted distraction amid tense debate over a federal inquiry proposal. The showdown vote occurred at 9:30 after heated remarks.
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Walsh Seeks Senate Probe of Public Power Financing
Washington February 16 Senate votes 46 31 to refer to the oral Trade Commission the financing of public power corporations. Senator Walsh Democrat pushes for Senate led inquiry via five elected special committees, with debate over municipal regulatory influence and campaign funding. The measure passed after long session and multiple amendments, aiming to report to the Senate within days.
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Anna F Sanford 91 dies after 70 years in city
Mrs Anna Fuller Sanford widow of Dr Charles E Sanford died yesterday at 129 Washington avenue in her ninety second year. She was born September 14 1894 in Southington and was a Mayflower Descendant with deep New England roots. Survived by son George H Sanford six grandchildren and many great grandchildren with relatives in Philadelphia Jacksonville and Greenwich. Funeral Friday 2 30 pm from 120 Washington avenue with interment in Mountslo Grove cemetery.
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New Firemen Will Be Named In Week
Bridgeport Fire Department will fill seven vacancies at the next meeting scheduled for next Wednesday evening. President Henry N. McCathron of the Board of Fire Commissioners announced the plan last night. The delay in appointing occurred due to Commissioner Oliver G. Righter's absence. The session was an executive meeting with Clerk John J. Hines present. McCathron could not say when a successor would be named for Chief Daniel J. Johnson who has requested retirement on August 1.
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Jealous suitor kills Hartford woman in Albany stabbing
Mare Willams, 29, formerly of Hartford, died after being stabbed four times at a rooming house in Albany. The attacker, name withheld, fled after being identified as Mike Watts by Williams before collapsing in the street. Police say jealousy prompted the attack. Williams had moved from Hartford two years earlier after separating from her husband. Hartford relatives react with shock as details unfold.
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Reed Successor Be Named Reed Successor Be Named
Stratford February 15 The council weighs recall action as election on Reeds successor nears next week A recall committee plans to retain Reed amid legal questions that postpone proceedings until May and to begin recall filings with supporters from Stratford districts.
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Drunk Driving Man Sentenced After License Revoked
Boston Feb 10. Harold was sentenced to four years’ trip in the House of Correction for driving while intoxicated and without authority. He was fined after his license had been revoked, and he appealed.
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