Danbury Sergeant Suspended Over Goetz Slayer Escape
Danbury police suspend a sergeant for ten days amid a manhunt for the Goetz slayer. Investigators from Ridgefield and Bridgeport join efforts as Frank Virelli and John Kelly pursue Wasco, who fled toward Canada. Stearn remains in serious condition after the shooting at a notorious roadhouse.
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Danbury
Goetz
Wf. Hoyt
Tollee
Ridgefield State
Evee Ape
Farderer
Een
John Phelan
Bridgeport
Frank Virelli
Largeport Barracks
John C. Kelly
Ridgefield Barracks
Loca Lee
Wasco
Canada
Guthorities
Pihan
Vasco
Wer
Stearn
Stabla Goetz
Danbury Hospital
Stratford Profiles Yesterday's silhouette portrait
Yesterday's silhouette represented Mrs Leroy Lewis, wife of the General Jurd, enibty tram.
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Mra
Leroy Lewis
General Jurd
Enibty Tram
Fairfield Events Highlight Local Clubs and Festivities
Fairfield residents learned of a busy slate of events including the Fairfield Fancheon club meeting at Champ's Farm Black Rock next Tuesday at noon. The Red Cross will meet at the municipal library tomorrow afternoon, with an adoption degree to be worked on candidates. The Unquewa tribe of ea Men held a meeting in Red Men hall tomorrow night. The Fairfield band will perform at the American Legion carnival in Sherman hall Monday night March 3. Trad Alen's day will bring 200 members of that order to Fairfield from Southern Connecticut. The business session occurs at 2:89, followed by supper in Red Men hall at six. The community theatre will host a special show for the occasion. Monday night features a supper and entertainment at First Church under the Northfield club. A subscription dance is planned at Greenfield Country Club Friday, and a dinner dance at Brooklawn Country Club Friday night. The Stratphen Parent-Teacher Association meets March 4 in Lincolnshire with speaker M. Clarke on Famous Women. Hostesses are Mrs. L. B. Poole and Mrs. L. B. Blaisdell. State Highway engineers have been in town examining maps and routes.
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Fairfield
the Telegram
Fairfield Fancheon Club
Black Rock
The
Red Cross
Redns Hall
American Legion
Sherman Hall
Firet
Northfield Club
Greenfield Country Lab
Eunoia
Brooklawn Country Clab
Stratphen
Parent-Teacher Association
Maren
Lincelisehen
Ales
M. Clarke
Gulf States Steel Co Increases Dividend
New York February 20 Pie Galt S Bleel Company today increased its quarterly dividend on common stock from 1 to 1.26. The regular annual dividends of 7 percent on the first preferred and six percent on the second preferred also were raised.
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New York
Pie Galt S Bleel Company
Conmion
Alsa Syere
Salmon says he will run again for comptroller
Westport February 26 Judge Frederick M Salmon declares he will seek the state comptroller nomination at the state convention and continue in office, though not seeking re election as probate judge. He cites throat trouble in winter and plans to spend January February and part of March south to gain relief. He notes 29 years of service and support for the party but intends to resign probate duties while aiding the new chairman. He remains active in state boards and local organizations.
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Westport
Frederick M. Salmon
Io Sa
Heapport
Chatrsman
Salmon
Cent Mission
State Board of Pardons and Ex Officis
State Police Commission
Guard of di- Tacto
Shenandoah repairs estimated at seventy eight thousand dollars
A Board of Inquiry report states repairs to the airship Shenandoah will take ten weeks and cost about $78,000 after the Lakehurst, New Jersey crash. Responsibility for the accident was not determined, and the investigation focused on outer hull structure and mooring gear.
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Shenandoah
Washington, Feb
Shenandowl
Board of Inquiry
Lakehurst
N. J
Uber Tie
Lacking Religion Seen In Modern Youths Prompt Wilton Meeting
A Women League gathering at Wilton Congregational Church chapel featured speakers from local Episcopal churches discussing the perceived religious deficiency among youth. Rev. bunker and Miss Jordan led talks on education, home, school, and church roles, stressing Christian instruction amid declines in religious presence in schools.
Admiral Sumner Dies Hero of Civil and Spanish Wars
Rear Admiral George N. Sumner, retired U.S. Navy veteran of the Civil and Spanish-American Wars, died after years of illness. Born Constantine, Michigan, he commanded the South Atlantic Squadron during the late 19th century and played key roles in the bombardment of Vicksburg and actions at Dutch Gap.
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Admiral Sumner
George Ner
U.S. N
South Atlantic
Constantine
Mich
Dutch Gap
James River
Gert Royal
Danbury Democratic Meet Sets Date Amid Fire Loss
A fire at Cephas B. Rogers factory in Danbury caused about 10000 dollars in damage to the painting department. A meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee was called by acting chairwoman Welch to fix the statewide primary date, with four delegates at large to be chosen and the party dues coverage discussed. The blaze originated likely in the painting area on the second floor, and the committee planned sessions in New Haven to finalize arrangements.
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Heartfort
Keb
Ales
Punair Pixon Welch
Columbia
Democratic State Central Committee
Ron
New Haven
Danbciy
Bel
Cephas B. Rogers
Algo
Clayton Burkley to be tried Feb 6 in Express Co theft
Noted as 22 year old Clayton Burkley faces theft charges for goods from the American Express company on February 6. He allegedly acted as an accomplice with Julius Hedrick, who entered a not guilty plea in a separate Superior court proceeding. Burkley surrendered to police days ago. bond posted.
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Cspecial Co
Clayton Burkley
Ratin
Expreaa Company
Second District
George H. Vesburgh
Yuck- Toy
Julius Hedrick
Hedrick
Kaimingal
Buckley
Mnader
Pratt Released Recalling Mystery Of Missing Driver
Norwalk February 20 Arthur Walliam Pratt of Pratt's Island Darien was freed from state prison after serving time for stealing Charles Coppola's auto aiding the disappearance case. Pratt had been paroled then imprisoned again for misconduct. authorities note blood stains on the auto and unclear how Pratt obtained it as Coppola appeared in court. Two women testified they were invited amid the proceedings.
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Norwalk
Arthur Walliam Pratt
Pratt
Darien
Charles Coppola
Jroney
Neve
Wethers J Field
Coppola
Uile
Pratt Oe
New York City
Bate
Bratt
Newtown Roads Quickly Cleared After Storm Wreckage
Seavtow reports in Telegraewtown state Highway Dept leader Poremian W. Johnson and crew cleared roads by noon after a sleet storm hindered travel. One side opened, aiding motorists. School Board met Hawley school to discuss routine business with Chairman Morrin absent. Regional Supervisor Ward Ireland and Sylvester from Danbury attended and briefed on town school progress.
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Seavtow
Telegraewtown
Poremian W. (. Johnson
State Highway Department
Senne Board
Hawley School
Charles G. Morrin
Ward Ireland
Harole Cb. Sylvester
Danbury
Norman Penfield Dies Veteran Newspaper Man
Norman Penfield a noted newspaper worker died at Stamford Hospital after years of illness. Born May 1838 he spent most of his life in journalism with the New York Tribune Warper's Weekly and was once publisher of the Asbury Daily Press. He founded the Weatherial News Co in New York and led it until two years ago. He covered major events including trips with President Taft and Roosevelt and aided the Panties Manual project. He is survived by his wife.
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Syamimord
Norman Walker Yenfield
Stamford
Ha Ming
New York Trbune
Warper's
Atema
Asbury
Sir
Weterial News Co
New York
Peafield
Taft Heutheni
Roosevelt
Roosevelt On One of His [Memorable Trips and Participated Ior
Cox Again Seeks Nomination for Presidential Race
Cleveland court reports reveal Democratic candidate for president Cox, former Ohio governor, consenting to be considered for Cleveland’s ticket. Columbus attorney Hebert and campaign leaders discuss Cox’s public speaking tour while in Miami, with uncertainty about endorsements and authorization.
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Cox
Cleveland
Jones AL. Cox
Ohio
Thours
Hoga Coumy
W. W. Durkin
Amd
Hebert
Columbus
Knusen
Hay
Pergens
Mr. Cox
Miami
Mr. Ex
Counsel Clash in Sunshine Homes Larceny Trial
A Bronx County court session for Robert J. Lafferty, president of Sunshine Homes, Inc., featured heated clashes between defense and state attorneys led by Judge Lewis J. Dibbs. Key testimonies questioned who directed witnesses and the prosecution’s ties to Feeley, while Jacob Bass testified about investing in a Sunshine Homes project before the trial adjourned to the next day at 7:45 PM.
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New York
Vale
Robert J. Lafferty
Sunshine Homes, Inc
Lewis J. Girls
Gronx
Nucreyds
Lafferty
Unga
Oldgar Weeley
Broadway
Enfleet
Loftie
Joulds
Vaan Timan
Leutenant
New York Fire Department
West
Sereer
Feeley
Fuoulis
Meeley
Bronx
Grant
Faw ¥Erty
Ito
Sunshine Gibbs Trock
Jacob Bass
Howe Avenue
Moass Trais
Bridgeport
Ra House
Lumsden
Bass
Stamford Plant Seeks Aid to Prevent Closing
Stamford February 20 Special dispatch The Telegraph reports a Chamber of Commerce dinner revealed the Thounsbury Soule Company Inc factory may close unless funds or aid are found The Chamber has formed a committee including Moya DeWitt Mead and Foskive to investigate the plant’s condition and determine possible steps to keep the business open.
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Swamford
Chamber of Commerce
Thounsbury-Soule Company
Ins
Fantory
Jthe Chamber of Commerce
Moya
Few Milk Producers Sign Contracts After Meeting
Stepney Hebra addresses The Telegraph noting only a few members of the Connecticut Milk Producers association attended the meeting this afternoon. Contracts were signed by members to cover the event while representatives of the association from Newtown Wing and others were present. Theo Yodd a general manager discussed competition and the need for cooperative action to achieve better results.
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Stepney
Heb
Connectiouk
Oth Isket
Newtown
Wing
Weidties
Reine Marke
Deelers Predterrs
Theo. Yodd
Geloutsyager
Cieosgenialion
Early House Action on Bonus Demanded
Nebr. lawmakers push for immediate action on veterans bonus as Rep. Andrew, Republican, calls for passage of his proposed adjusty nobili to compensate beneficiaries. He cites belated settlement and urges prompt resolution to avoid further delays.
Could Lincoln Have Worn Two Coats When Shot
A Chicago historical society notes a coat claimed as the one worn by Abraham Lincoln at his assassination. An auctioneer reportedly sold the garment for 6500 dollars, with conflicting attestations of authenticity from White House staff and Civil War veterans. Logan questions its genuineness as officials from the Chicago Historical Society prepare inquiries.
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Cemurgo
Cugo Hintorical Society
Abraham Moljngvoin
Philadelphia
Linculn
Alphonso
Dona
White House
Logan
Lincoln Retics
Go Cout
Cagof Historical Society
Controversy Over New Chief Starts Day League Row
Joliia A. Everhart resigns as editor of the Anti-Saloon League of New York board amid conflict over Arthur J. Davis’s appointment. Davis, now state superintendent, begins duties and rejects fund raising on a commission basis while aiming cooperation with federal agents.
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York
Joliia A. Everhart
Tonight
Anli-Kaloon League of
New York
Wiliam O. Anderson
Arthur J
Massa League
Everhart
Davis
League
Rtv
Anderson
Anti-falcon League of America
Purley A. Baker
Laker
NYMWV
Arthur J. Davis
Anti-Saloon League of
Wille Jam J
Thavis
Federalry
Fairfield County Republican Women meet March 9 at Stratfield
Morray residents invited to attend a Fairfield County Republican Women gathering at Stratfield on Saturday March 9 at 1 p.m. Reservations required by February 23. notify Miss Winette Nichols of Parrfield Conn. Mr and Mrs Ed Shelton celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary this week.
Patrons for Colonial Dance Announced in Milford
The Colonial Dance third in a series, under the Friday Afternoon Bridge Club, will raise funds for Milford charities at the town hall on Washington’s Birthday. Patrons include Theodora Jodson, Mrs. Louie Nettleton, Miss Grace Brotherton, and many others. Milford officials note staffing updates and a superintendent meeting in Chicago. Myrtle Geach and Miss Miramor Maroney are among those traveling or visiting. an assistant fire chief is appointed and local fire districts reassigned.
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National Education Association Ageeting
Chicago
Miramor Maroney
Newy York
Anid M Walter Mar Mey
Bourt ‘Prumbutt Beach
Fred Quirk
Trogers Avenue
Talladega
Ala
Mildred Quirk
Talladega University
I. A
Milford
Chlet Lewis KF. Stowe
Milford Hive
Hoya
Ernest JT. Cox
Permament
Joseph Kavanaugh
Idenical Compans Co
Myrtle
Geach
Osborne
Liver Beach
PS Home
Mrs Jennie Miles Old Milfordite Is Dead
Mrs Jennie Miles a longtime Milford resident and widow of James L Miles died at her home on West River Street after a brief illness. She was 12 years old according to the notice misprint but known locally as a longtime Sherman native and First Congregational Church member. Survived by four children Harrie Miles Moore LeRoy Bailey Cafforel Miles and Arthur Miles. Funeral services Friday February 22 at 2 30 pm at her home conducted by Rev Leslie Briggs at the Milford center.
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Mileord
Jennie
James L. Miles
Sherman
Milford
First Congregational Church
Mia. Harrie
Mores
LeRoy Bailey
Cafforel Miles
Arthur Miles
West River Street
Leslie Briggs
Affiford Center
Westporter Held in Costa Rica Rebel Returns Home
Victor Alvares of Titverwide Avenue, Costa Rica native, was arrested in Costa Rica on suspicion of taking part in a revolution. He gained liberty after paying a bond and boarded a ship to New York. Police dispersed a crowd on a street corner, signaling possible revolutionary activity.
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Westport
Victor Alvares
Titverwide Avenue
Costa Rica
Parenta
Lamba
Costa Ficehorn
Alvarez
Ibert
New York
Danbury Man and Former Ridgefield Resident Dies in Danbury
John D Lowles aged 49, a former Ridgefield resident and Danbury homemaker, died Tuesday night after a brief illness. He was the son of Charles W. and Mrs. Charlea Lowles of Ridgefield, survived by his widow and parents. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at 11 Park Avenue Danbury.
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Ridgefield
John D Lowles
Danbury
Bneumeonis
Les
Charlea W. Lowles
Bidgefield
Park Avenue
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Sunshine Homes
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