New Jersey A U S Attorney Van Riper Fired Over Resignation Refusal
Assistant United States Attorney Walter D Van Riper of New Jersey was dismissed after refusing Attorney General Stone's demand to resign. Senator Edge criticized Stone, praised Van Riper, and called the action a public assault on professional honor and integrity.
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New Jersey
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Department of Justice Today
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Walter D van Riper
Department of Justice
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Wilebrandt
Southport Man Wounded in Hunting Accident Near Norwalk
A Hunting party on Nauvoo Islands rescued Captain William Sherwood of Southport after his shotgun discharged injuring his right thigh. Leo Sturgeon Edward Jennings and Arthur Brown of Fairfield aided, improvised a tourniquet, and transported him to Norwalk hospital within three hours amid a heavy northeast storm.
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Edward Jennings
Arthur Brown
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Roraback Calls Assembly Meetings in Hartford
Hartford January 2. Charman J Henry Roraback of the Republican State Central Committee issued the call for caucuses of incoming Republican aspirants for Assembly seats. The caucuses meet at the Capitol on January 6 at 8 pm. Thomas Pedsoof of 28 Tiber Street was arrested yesterday on a warrant charging him with assault.
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Henry Roraback
Republican State Central Committees
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Capitol
Thomas Pedsoof
Tiber v Street
George Latah
Wien
Kaplan Wins Worlds Featherweight Title at Madison Square Garden
Kaplan of Meriden defeated Danny Kramer of Philadelphia by technical knockout in the ninth round of a 15 round world featherweight championship at Madison Square Garden. Kaplan dominated from early in the bout delivering powerful lefts and rights as Kramer bled from a gash over the eye and fought to survive the furious pace.
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Postal Receipts for 1924 Near Record High
Bridgeport post office posted 1924 receipts of about 5 200, nearly matching 1923’s 800 694. December 1924 showed improvement over the prior year, helped by one firm’s previous mailings though a loss of business contacts reduced totals. November was the post office’s worst month in years despite efforts to boost mail traffic.
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Tryvers
Arthur F Connor
Omer
Tom Heblay
Arods
State's Attorney Details in Levy Arraignment
The article reports on the state’s attorney William F. Cam Jr guarding details in the arraignment of Levy. It notes tension between the prosecutor and defense regarding discussion of aspects of the case. Henry Jo Snyder was arrested for dancing and detained by the Superior Court in September, with charges connected to a prior incident and subsequent arrest.
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William F. Camle Jr
Henry Jo Snyder Snyder
Onnit Superior Court
Levy
Seven Schools Start Religious Classes Monday
Seven schools will begin religious education classes Monday afternoon during the last 40 minutes of the school day. The system is divided into five districts for the program involving about 10 140 pupils, including around 1 000 Jewish children. Thirty-five churches will host classes across districts as leaders select sites, with Catholic, Jewish, Protestant and Episcopal groups represented.
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Cortright
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Barnum Staples
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Bridgeport Harbor funding assured in House Appropriations bill
The House Appropriations Committee bill carries 40 million dollars for river and harbor work for the next fiscal year, with Bridgeport harbor receiving 35 thousand for improvement and maintenance. New Haven harbor gets 103 thousand for maintenance, Stratford harbor 35,690 for maintenance, and the Connecticut river at Hartford 49 thousand for improvement and 24 thousand for maintenance. The overall package avoids major cuts to Connecticut projects while funds for Johnson river channel deepening are included. A separate note reports Mrs Victoria Renzi, 24, improved after attempted iodine poisoning at Saint Vincent's hospital, her husband and daughter nearby.
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Glean and Dry Police Policy Voiced at City Meeting
Dave Dawe urged a clean and dry administration with strict law and order. Mayor Behrens and Police Commissioners heard Dawe outline precinct assignments and committee duties, including new members learning duties, transfers, and appointments to special positions.
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Fred . Andersen
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Alfred W Burdick
Harry Leonard
State Tract School
Connecticut Voter Turnout in U S Senator Special Election
An official statement by Deputy State Secretary Elmer Lounsbury shows 483 808 registered voters in Connecticut with 185 887 ballots cast on the December 18 U S Senate special election. About 62 percent of registrants did not vote and 340 ballots were rejected for registration issues.
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Elmer Lounsbury
Chemical Concern Establishes Here Acquires Factory
Girard and Company Inc a Mount Vernon chemists firm buys the Hawthorne Manufacturing plant in Wallfield Grasmere Avenue Bridgeport. The six and a half acre site with a 50060 square foot building will house heavy chemical production and employ about 125 workers with an initial payroll over 250000. The sale was aided by the Bridgeport Land and Title Company and James Staples Company in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce efforts to attract new business. The seller was First National Bank of Bridgeport which held the property.
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Grasmere Avenue
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Bridgeport Land and Title Company
Tames Staples Company
Embargo Sought on Poultry Shipments by Hart Act
James M Whittlesey Commissioner on Domestic Animals will ask Governor Templeton for permission to embargo live chickens into and out of Hartford New Haven Bridgeport and Waterbury until the poultry plague is under control. The move adds to the general embargo to prevent further spread and protect distribution centers.
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New Haven
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Waterbury
Bridgeport News Roundup Opens with Snow and City Efforts
Bridgeport endures heavy snowfall with Public Works and trolley crews clearing streets and state highways. The page highlights shipfire rescues, local civic notes, obituaries, school religious programs, and ongoing city government activity across pages 1 and 2.
Aldermen Propose Higher Tax Officials Salaries
The Legislative Committee proposes maximum salaries of 10100 for the tax commissioner and 6000 for the tax collector and to reduce the governing commissioners from six to four for both offices. Pension regulations for fire and police dependents are postponed for later discussion with Alderman Baird.
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Dramatic Postal Bill Changes Aimed at Pay Hikes
Senate Post Office committee reports amended postal bill to raise rates and salaries for clerks. Changes include higher rates for first class and souvenirs, with temporary provisions from April 15 this year to February 16 1826. A joint committee will hold hearings on permanent legislation.
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Jewelers Slain by Youthful Bandits in New York
Two youth bandits shot and killed Moris Worthy in his Wall Street jewelry shop and fled in a car. Neighbors reported the fatal shooting occurred at the shop doorway as Worthy collapsed, the gunmen escaping after the attack.
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Blizzard Hits City with Three Inch Snowfall
Bridgeport and surrounding areas endured a heavy storm as three inches of snow blanketed the city. Two Bridgeport girls aboard the Clyde liner Mohawk were passengers rescued from a beached ship near Lewes Delaware and later continued their journey by rail uninjured. The Mohawk fire danger and blizzard forced dramatic landings, while officials mobilized plows and crews to clear streets.
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Kid McCoy Seeks New Trial After Manslaughter Conviction
Los Angeles January 2 Kid McCoy ex-prize fighter seeks a new trial arguing the verdict in the manslaughter case over the August killing of Mrs Theresa W Mars was illegal. Attorneys filed a motion citing fifteen errors including out of court evidence and misconduct during a compromised verdict. New evidence favorable to McCoy was claimed to have been uncovered. hearing set for next week with February 16 court date noted.
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Fire razes church in Woburn injuring four firefighters
A Sunday fire at the First Baptist Church in Woburn Center injured four firefighters and left four others overcome by smoke. Damage was estimated at about 100070 as flames spread through the business district aided by wind. Wakefield Wilmington and Winchester departments assisted. The church, located on an eminence, stood as a local landmark.
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Forgery Case Postponed in Stamford Hearing
The hearing in the Hyman Waldort case was postponed to the fourth time yesterday upon a protest from a United States Commissioner. Waldout was placed under immediate arrest by federal agents on December.
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Hull
Park City Skips Return Trip After 42 Years
The Park City steamer did not make the scheduled return to Port Jefferson, marking the first missed trip in 42 years due to a heavy northeast gale and snow. About twenty passengers stayed in Bridgeport hotels as captain Dickinson limited the crossing and planned a 9 am return if weather allows.
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Tooker
Former Circus Head Dies at 80 in New York
Dunkilk NY reports Samuel Wo Mecrackhen longtime manager of Rirvum and Parley 4 circus has died at age 80. He was survived by his widow and his death leaves a void in Cuachauga County where the circus once operated.
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Samuel Wo Mecrackhen
Rirvum and
Parley 4 Circus
Cuachauga County
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