Two More Firemen Arrested In Darien Scandal
Darien January 4 Special to Wiro Telegram George Smith 38 and Carl Rellstab 38 of the Darien Fire Department were arrested by State Police Sergeant John C Kell charged with arson in fires within the past year causing about 75000 in losses. Six men bound over to February term of Criminal Superior Court at Ridgeport. bond set at 730 dollars for officer Hartog. Several arrestees failed to post bail and remained in town lockup awaiting transfer to Ridgeport.
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Darien
Wiro
George Smith
Carl Rellstab
John C. Kell
Ridge- Neld
Criminal Superior Court
Ridgeport
John H Selleck
Ceurtal
Smith
Thme
Morlay
Feruinand Hartog
Noroton Heighte Engine Company
Mno 1
Connecticut
Stamford
N H Burkhead
Mary C. Lord
Arthur Willmott
Richard Abengroth
George Nash
Lorkup
Springdale
Strmfod
Posado
Harry Pardes
Will. Mott
Abendrath
SIGN CO WORKER INJURED IN FALL AND BOY CUTS LEG
A Bridgeport Stew Company worker, 21, Willam Bennett of 106 Lindley Street, fell sustaining wrist, knee, and facial injuries and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital after a fall while placing a business sign on the McMahon & Wren building. Another incident left a woman with a burned hand after a carpet tripped her and a child suffered a leg fracture at Waterview Avenue playground.
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McMahon & Wren
Water Street
Willam Bennett
Lindley Street
Bridgeport Stew Company
A Levinson
Bridgeport Hospital
Arthur
Post
Main Street
A J Sekeral
Waterview
Axenae
Nicholas Maworly
Hamilton Etrest
Hekerak
Government to Appeal Chemical Foundation Case
An official statement was issued tonight on the government’s decision to appeal the Chemical Foundation case. The misspelled and garbled text references Judge Morris and Wilmington but fails to provide clear details or positions beyond an intent to contest the ruling.
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Chemical Foundation
Thousands Step Around $1000 Lost on Main Street
William Nagaski of Milford dropped a bank book containing $1000 on Main Street. Passersby trod the bills as they were kicked about by a throng, while police and the man search toward Fairfield Avenue for the missing money.
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Main Street
Wiliam Nagaski
Milford
Fairfeld Avenue
Wrecked liquor boat tied to Bridgeport man
New London report says the boat Columbia grounded on Fisher's Island with 480 cases of liquor. Three crewmen Andrew Jensen and John Salvarez of West Haven and John Jensen of West Haven were fined $500 each for smuggling. The owner was described as a Bridgeport man who escaped as the boat wrecked.
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New London
Columbia
Fishers Island
Customs
Baroes
New York
Andrew
John Jensen
John Salvarez
West Haven
Bridgeport
New Haven
Andrew, Jensen
Fishers
Delaney Challenges Taxi Ordinance as Unconstitutional
City Attorney A L Delaney told the ordinance committee that nine tenths of the proposed taxi regulation are unconstitutional and illegal, recommending the matter be tabled. The meeting also discussed two additional deputy typists, a public hearing on zoning and Board of Adjustment changes, and fees for city sheriffs set by state statutes with a $25.80 potential payment if a decision is reached.
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A L Delaney
Board of Assersora
Omron Council
William Brogan
Zoning Commission
Board of Adjustment
Accddante
Louis A Kornblut
Government considering vessel purchases to curb smuggling
A Washington briefing notes discussion of buying ships under government control to chase smugglers, aiming for faster deployment than building new ships. Officials mention cost, timing, and Navy involvement, tied to broader budget planning and security needs.
Tremendous Drop Noted in Claims for Abatement
Petition of Simon Lake for re payment of overpaid taxes held for probe by committee. A dramatic drop in abatement petitions was reported by the Gommon Council claims committee led by Alder man Laws A Kornbtut. More than half the petitions were withdrawn or continued for investigation. Names of property owners seeking tax abatements and various organizations involved were listed, alongside a separate claim for damages and several tax overpayment cases held for investigation.
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Simon Lake
Gommon Council
Alderman Laws
Kornbtut
Tanfield Avenue
Dewey Street
Davis Avenue
Francis Whelan
Fred F Emmenewer Mathin
Emma Levantine
Wiliam FH Martin and Sons
James McLaughlin
Charles Mooney
Joseph Marcantonio
Constance Radge
Carl Rockowits
St. Francis Society
Knnighta
Cnly
John VW Haley
Elmon Lake
Lake
Black Rock Estates
Propery Lake
Rock Estates
Aa Rhodes
Naval Forces
Wan
Vind McKeon
Paris Flood Displaces Thousands as Seine Waters Rise
Thousands near Paris lose homes as Seine floods widen, submerging large districts. Boats ferry residents to safety while trams and markets mobilize workers and families. Many blocks in towns like Ranlecres Colombes and Argentueil remain cut off, with autos and trains disrupted by rising waters. Headlines recount the scale of displacement and ongoing relief efforts across the flood zone.
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Paris
Arsoriaten Press
Seine
Ranleres Colombes
Argentutel
Afortville
Min
Nureut
Champigney
Marne
le Terreux
Autuer
Chamley
Turkesstan Earthquake Destroys Two Villages
An earthquake near Ura Prube Hesire in Turkesstan leveled two villages, killing three people and leaving several injured. Rescue teams reported widespread destruction, severed communications, and damaged power lines as tremors spread across the region.
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Moscow
Ermler
Ura
Belgian Officer Dies in Brussels Mission Leader
Washington reports the death of Lieutenant Colonel Ostereth head of the Belgian military mission to the United States during World War I. He served as military attaché at the Belgian Embassy.
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Washington
Brussels
Ostereth
Sanford
Dewey
Ki Milford
Eaman
Putnam
Twelve Thousand a Year Man Dodged Alimony in Divorce Trial
John Feydt newly alleged laborer earnings of 30 a week to shield alimony payments in a bitter divorce case. Mrs Feydt testified to extreme cruelty and repeated threats, with claims of theft, assault, and a letter from a stenographer fueling the conflict. The judge delayed ruling as evidence and testimony extended into a charged afternoon session.
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John Fepdt
American Price and Camping Co
Isaac Wolfe
Fejdt
Feydt
American Tube
Spr
Klein Huria
General Electroc
Jacob B Kteln
Teydt
John C Feydt
Feyde
Peydt
Mra Feydt
Ila
Mia Fedyt
Housatonic
Shelton
Agai
Wesdt
Daniel FE Brennan
Wolfe
Klein
Stratford Avenue
Bat Bell
Local Former Superintendent Faces Divorce Plea and Labor Struggles
The article reports a former superintendent from American Tube and Stamping now working as a laborer to dodge home- siding risk amid low wages. Attorney outlines divorce pleadings before Judge Wolfe, noting wage decline and economic strain. The piece also mentions city and state political actions, police incidents, and a broad mix of local civic notes from municipal meetings to sports and social events.
SCHOONER BLUENOSE MAY CHANGE HANDS
Bluenose the twice champion of the North Atlantic fishing fleets may have new owners as shareholders plan a meeting in Lunenburg next month. Halifax and Tamanturr shareholders named a committee to meet and decide on the vessel’s future ownership today.
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Halilan
Sc Hcone
Bluenose
Lunenburg
Halifax
Tamenturr
Law enforcement call for impartial policy in state
STRESSES NEED FOR IMPARTIAL POLICY. WATERTOWN Jan 4 State's Attorney Homer 8 Cummings urged that the 18th amendment be enforced impartially and that enforcement must apply to the rich as well as the poor to curb crime. Governor Templeton spoke of Connecticut as the Constitution state and vowed to fight for law enforcement against untrained licensing efforts. The meeting praised President Coolidge's approval and highlighted the drive for strong enforcement.
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Watlabury
Homer
Cummings
Tempsen
Outridge
Eucce
Waterbury
Connecticut
Charles A Templeton
Templeton
6000 Rifles and Airplanes Sent to Aid Obregon
Washington January 4 6000 Enfield rifles 4000000 rounds of ammunition and eight DH 4 surplus airplanes were sold to the Mexican government to aid Obregon. Secretary Weeks announced the sale noting funds were transferred by wire and payment split with cash on delivery and balance due in thirty days. Rifles and ammunition will be delivered at Fort Sam Houston and Fort El Paso while airplanes depart from Fairfield Ohio depots. Mexican agents will arrange shipment to designated recipients.
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Moolidge
Congress
White House
Trench
Whiance
Mane
State Department
American Club
Copenhagen
Tadd Huundsen
Peraplina
Ambasoador
Wellogg
Ante
Ing Ceorge
Ema
Mike
Ty Pointe Bankruyter
Scott Yore
Grain and Cotton Exchange
Rabson
Washington
Weeks
Viar Department
Fort Sam
Houston
Fort Elisa
Bairfield
Ohio
Herder
J Tor Orrow
Old Man McDade Arrested After Month of Complaints
A 54 year old man, John McDade of 320 Town Avenue, was arrested on Railroad Avenue near Iranian Street for alleged conduct on the street. District officials say persistent protests from women spurred the arrest after more than a month of searches and street patrols.
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Gibald
Tohn WebDade
Chidinra
Xquida F
Pelkkeman
Distriet
McDade
Railroad Avenue
Lranistan Avenue
McDace
Honda
Many Men Kiss Lady Terrington
London January 4 Parliament hopefuls kiss Lady Terrington as a custom spreads now that women sit in the House of Commons. The Liberal MP says men in her constituency kissed her not to win favor but to influence opinions, reflecting a growing trend among voters.
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London
House of Commons
Terrington
Siz Point Group
Hackett attacks league formed against bonus
Commander John W Hackett of the Disabled American Veterans denounces the Ex Servicemen Anti-Bonus League formed in Bridgeport as a bogus front. He asserts the disabled veterans deserve care and hospitalization and that the bonus and hospitalization bills are separate issues. He notes veterans paid into the treasury and urges compensation for all deserving ex service members. A number of candidates joined the organization at last night’s meeting.
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Bridgeport
John W Hackett
John J Banville Post
Hackett
Ex Servica Mens Anti-Bonus League
Tu 1A
Treasury
D A Vo
Six of nine drowned bodies recovered in rescue efforts
Babylon residents faced anxiety and anger as crews searched the waters of the island inlet for the remaining victims of a deadly boating accident. Coast guards reported two more bodies recovered, while eyewitness accounts praised Hawke Boylan for organizing the rescue effort and steering efforts to save others as a heavy gale swept the scene.
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Uabllon
Long Island
Piytte
Yenterday
Babylon
Jhawke Boylan
Vivto
Paty
Bette
French Finance Minister Seeks Advice Amid Market Slump
The French finance minister, distressed by a slump in market changes, calls leading financial figures for counsel. The move signals cautious steps to stabilize the economy and reassure investors.
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Ofnance
Financiel
Paris Faces Pressure to Halt Franc Decline
Paris January 4 Leading financiers invited by Finance Minister De Lasteyrie to confer on methods to curb speculation and halt depreciation of the franc. Officials in Paris assess foreign trust and current loan activity as contributing factors while French government bonds and a three billion franc loan shape the market. Confidence in French bonds persists as exporters keep balances abroad to support exports.
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Paris
Asso
Finance Miter de Lasteyrie
de Lasturie
Bank of
Aterling
Arock Exchange
Cetain Frenen Banka
Accord
France
York
London
Far Post
New
Gethem
Jcan
Ita
Orne
French Bread Price Hike Driven by Flour Costs
Paris report notes another penny rise in bread price to 25 centimes per kilo as flour costs jump by 1 franc per quintal. Bakers may raise bread prices under the official schedule once prefect approves, amid government cost provisions.
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Paris
Anti-Bonus League Waiting for Charters
The charter for the Anti-Bonus League was anticipated from National headquarters last week. Director A Smith guided the effort, aiming to rally nationwide support to inform the public about the resources of the government and assist veterans who were disabled or affected by the war.
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Ea-Service Men's
al Bonus League
A. Smith Guld
Wr Smith
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Theopurehas
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Shipa Pnededsun
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Kornblut
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Turkestan
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Sten
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Jeter
American Tube and Stamping Company
Whfef
Orient Hex
Sherwood Oddy
Ely
Gerald Fhelan
Building Commission
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Disabled Veterans Post
Mkcmen
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Nauur
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Town
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Newtoun
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Stratford
Milford Rangs
Danbury
Old Taylor Opera House
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Daugherty
Chemcal Foundation
Hudson
Jack Delaney
Accondound
Norwalk
Monin
New Vale
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