Woman Kills Self Over Rent Threat After Lover Abandoned
Mia Griffin, 31, of East Main Street, died in her kitchen from gas poisoning after threatening to kill herself if her lover Leopold Holman, of Connecticut Avenue, did not end their relationship. Holman admitted he had a key to her apartment and explained his parents objected to the affair. Griffin left a farewell note to her ten year old son, Howard, and to family, and she ensured her dog survived the gas ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Mytia Griffin
East Main
John T. O'Brien
Leopold Holeman
Connecticut Avenue
Holman
Bureau of Investigation
Holoman
Patrick J. Murphy
Holzman
O'Brien
Frank Supomekt
Jenel
H. LeBaron Peters
Dennis F. Griffin
Popder Street
Bishop
Gaby
Ronata
Mama
Toe Deo Koma
Lea
Lee Eenan
Ben Lée
Leo
Eudie
Papa
Kieses
Seis
Take Pharmacy Tests Only Two Pass Norwich Feb 16
Two of 390 candidates for pharmacists certificates passed exams held in Branford January. The successful applicants are Stoll of Albany and Michael Gath of New York City. Herbert Lerue, state board secretary, cited severe national acceptance and noted Connecticut certificates are honored in 46 of 48 states. He blamed insufficient preparation by many applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Associated Pres
Brilford
Herbert Lerue
Stoll
Albany
Michael Grath
New York City
Lerue
Connecticut
Applicant Denied Right To Try Test By Board Says He Was Denied
Garrett J. Slattery of 387 Cottage Street charged that Dr Frank B. Smith and the Board of Natureopathic Examiners refused him an examination for a Connecticut license to practice natureopathy.Smith said Slattery lacked recognized schooling and four years at an approved college, noting Blumer College of Natureopathy Hartford was not recognized and his time there lasted only two years. He urged Slattery to apply to the new State Board of Healing Arts for a preliminary exam and possible referral for further testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Smith
Board of
Natureopathic Examiners
Garrett J. Slattery
Cottage Street
Natureopathy
Slattery
Dr. Smith
Blumer College of Nareopathy
Hartford
Dr Smith
Lcense
Blumer College
Smith
natureopa‘’A'c Board of Examiners
Smith Sai
Bhumer
Natureopathic Board of Examiners
Blumer College of Natureopathy
Br. Smith
Sculptures in Rick Ac Attract Notable Attention
A renowned sculptor showcased marble and clay works in a recent exhibition. He carved small figures from brick, giving them an ancient look reminiscent of dust-filled tombs from the Orient. The burnt clay seemed to suit this deceptive antiquity and drew much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Jitney Bus Truck Collision Injures Several People
A crash at Maple and Kossuth streets left several passengers bruised and three cut by flying glass after a large jitney bus collided with a motor truck. Warrants out for insufficient operator licenses and brake defects. a driver faced arrest. Minor injuries reported to a female passenger in a separate incident, and a sidewalk collision on Lafayette Street caused by Anthony Delvecchio, with Mrs Caputa treated for pain and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussidan
Maple
Kossuth Street
Accion
Wi- Ham Dvans
Henry Street
Waller 2. Brown
Barning Avenue
Anthony Delvecchio
Putnam Street
Lafayette Street
South Avenue
Merion Capozello
Houston Street
Christina Caputa
Caputa
Paing
Delvecchio
Lafayette Atreeze
Saraa
Charles
Isadore Birnbaum
N Y Building Collapse Kills One and Injures Others
A three house collapse in Manhattan's theatre district leaves one carpenter dead from a fractured skull and others missing or injured. Reserves restrain crowds as steam, water hinder rescue. Priests offer last rites. four ambulances standby. surrounding structures shored up while wreckage cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Petersson
Carpenter
Actora
Ion
Theatre
Guild Theatre
Sand Street
Two Girls Die After Diphtheria Culture At School
Two girls from the same school room 209 died after diphtheria cultures were administered to pupils at 2 o clock Wednesday. Miss Florence Johnson teaches the room and Miss Ida G Holroyd, the principal, says no alarm is needed. a second culture was given yesterday and 36 percent of pupils have received serum from doctors or the Health department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Johnson
Conners
Ida G. Holroyd
Health Department
Body found believed to be missing Dole flyer
Body washed ashore near Ventura California likely from the Dole trans Pacific flight. Navy clothing identified on the unlabeled remains. Navigator Lieut Vilas R Knope from San Diego is the unaccounted crewmate.
Reed Men Claim Recall Petitions in 8 Districts
Stratford February 16 By Special Correspondent supporters of tomme Town Manager Carlton Day Reed who left office yesterday announced that volunteers in seven of nine voting districts agreed to circulate petitions for the recall of the councilmen who voted to discharge the town manager. Volunteers from all districts except the Fifth and Ninth. leaders Walt er Redfern and Albert Coulter in the Ninth. Volunteers in Texas district expected in a few days. They plan to form a committee and seek legal counsel to determine timing for filing with the town clerk by April 1 or wait until then. The town charter bars action until six months after the election. that six months expires April 1. Those seeking to oust the councilmen express confidence signatures will mount a recall vote, while Willhmy Shea acts as town manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Tomme
Carlton Day Reed
I¢Fiou
Walter Redfern
Reed
Albert Coulter
Tieed
Couner
Foluntecia
Texdlem
Willhmy Shea
Department of Th ‘Ance
William Shea
Department of Finance
Stabber Suspect Held in Hartford District Incident
A youth identified as Desmarais was captured near Mountford Street after eluding officers for three blocks. He was questioned for nearly two hours at the detective bureau, claimed to be meeting a friend, and admitted past stays in Bridgeport Holyoke and New York. Police found no weapon, only two sharpened pencils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desmarais
Mountford Street
Broad Street
Bridgeport
Holyoke
New York
Bete Hettt
Preach of the Peace
Tominrow
Governor Urges County Harmony in Appointment Debate
In New Canaan and Hartford a delegation led by Mrs Moller and Mrs Lewis urged Governor to appoint Mrs Gisee Andrews of Norwalk, claiming a fair hearing and strong case. They plan continued effort, denying quick decisions, and cite backing by prominent county women while names and factions surface in the Star Central committee and local districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Lewis
Hartford
Gisee Andrews
Norwalk
Mr Andrews
Greatwich
Wialimson
Ernest Crofoot Jr
Danen
Hey
Tre
Trey
Honk
Arrin
Hartley Reviews N London Harbor Visit During Luncheon
Commodore Hartley toured the New London harbor aboard the Downes with Engineer Clarke and local officials. He assessed harbor approaches depth and pier sites, then attended a Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Mayor May State Treasurer Rogers and civic leaders. The event featured speeches and a flowers tribute from Italian workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiean
Coast Guard
Downes
Clarke
William Atley
Chamber of Commerce
G.T. Finley
8. W. Donpwolf
Jiartley
Mohican Hotel
James A. May
Rogers
Thomas EB. Donahue
National Boxy Association
B. J. Marshall
Connecticut College For Women
Earle Stamm
Waldo E. Clarke
May
Commodore Hartley
New London
Hoyers
Montauk Point
Sheehy
Providence
Alleged prowler held on peace bond after arrest near church
Detectives arrested Henry L Jolly Unity two of Park City hotel on Water Street yesterday. He faces $100 bond on two peace disturbances while police plan to test his mental condition amid several complaints. The incident, tied to reports of suspicious behavior around St Joseph's Church on Madison Avenue, prompted investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So Joseph's Church
Madison Avenue
Henry L Jolly Unity
Park City Hotel
Water Street
Breseh
Thomas M. McNamara
Russian "priest" Dudicoff jailed in Elm City twisty case
A Brooklyn born priest alias Dudicoff faced a New Haven court on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses amid a web of fraud tales. Witnesses alleged he swindled Teador Wandroff of thousands by claiming Bolshevik persecution and a plan to recover jewels and securities. The case involves extortion arrests and inquiries from a Brooklyn child protection society seeking two children Dudicoff claimed to have left with waterbury friends.
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New York
Dudheolh
Auty St Eis Alan
Thurry Mo Tench
Dudicoff
Tyan Dudikow
Wink Job
Theortinay
Joh
Wee
New York City
Tokl
Dudicott
Teador = Wandroff
Minor Street
Caldwell Avenue
Warcroft
Peter Olatka
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wandroff
Trussia
New
Dudtccff
Olatka
Secretary of Labor
Davis
Dudicofff
Dudlenff
John H. Dudloff
Calne
George
Mitchel
Lan
Dudicatt
Runkit
Indiana Governor Freed of Bribery
Judge McCabe acquitted the Indiana governor after over four hours of deliberation, ruling no proven concealment or decisive agreement under the statute of limitations. The judge attacked the Ku Klux Klan’s political role, noting its disgrace and arguing it could not influence verdicts, as cited in the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCabe
Ku Kin Klan
Jackson
McCray
Indiana
Ku Klux Klan
Removal of Bodies Blocks G. E. Deal
City officials struggle to obtain removal bids for bodies. best offer for cankers is five dollars each, totaling eight to seven thousand five hundred dollars. City considers paying twenty five thousand to transfer responsibility to the firm. Graves mapped. Potter's field fire destroyed markers, but the Subtle Welfare map retains records of all bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alidenna
Arficial
Ity
Potter's Field
Sublte Welfare Department
Argentine Envoy Resigns Havana Post Amid Convention Clash
Dr Pueyrredón, Argentine ambassador in Havana, resigns after warning his government he cannot sign a Pan American Convention without reservations. He cites fiscal policy concerns and argues the union’s exclusion would not collapse Pan Americanism. Laurentino Olascoaga takes leadership, awaiting new instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueytredan
Fluenos Aires
Suisiavence
Din Arkl
Argentina
Mobie
Pan-American Union
Wilson
Almister
United States
Pueyrredon
Laurentino Olascoaga
Havana
Robbery Report Tied to Wag Home and Bank Theft
Bridgeport police learned of a February 4 burglary at Mrs William Rappoport 481 Fairview Avenue Wag involving a stolen dress and a small bank combination lockings and 6249. The burglary was reported yesterday by a burglary insurance agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
William Rappoport
Fairview Avenue
Wag
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Dole Flyer
Hartley
N. London Harbor
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Elm City
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