Stone Named For High Court
Washington January 5 Attorney General Harlan Fiske Stone was nominated by President Coolidge for Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court to succeed Justice Joseph McKenna whose resignation was accepted. Stone’s nomination goes to the Senate Judiciary Committee for immediate confirmation and follows McKenna’s retirement at 81 after long service on the court.
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Trolley collision in Connecticut causes brief service tie up
Two jumbo trolley cars collided at the Fairfield avenue and State street junction in Junction California near 6:45 PM. Motormen Misden and F P Grafton, both uninjured, guided cars away from the scene as repair crews cleared the track. few passengers aboard.
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Mayor authorized to appoint commission and board
Bridgeport officials grant authority to the mayor to appoint members to a new commission and board of adjustment as part of city planning and zoning measures.
Hill elected president of Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Abraham C Schnee nominates George S Hill who is unanimously elected president at a reorganizational meeting presided by Mayor Behlins. Hill pledges to announce committee appointments next week and urges punctual, economical administration with cooperation from all departments, noting Public Works as an exception.
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George S Hill
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Maiyor Behlins
George B Clark
City
Alfred W Burdick
Willian & Burnham
Tax Board
Hill
Mayer Behrens
Department of Public Works
Aldermen Favor Raising Jitney Standing Passenger Limit
The Board of Aldermen endorsed a legislative committee report to amend state law on standing passengers in jitney buses. If passed five standing riders may be allowed, matching trolley car allowances, with fines from 1 to 25 dollars for violations.
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Absent Defendant Forces Bench Warrants In Court
Gaston Means fails to appear as court calls his case on bribery tied to a ship stock fraud. Bench warrants issued for his arrest while the investigation continues. Several associates including former officials and attorneys attend. case linked to a $65 000 bribe in a federal stock sale scandal involving 49 defendants.
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Tor Tieeed
Imade
Trawlersanih Oa Fumet Anoonarams Cashel Company
Uly
Brice
Jeann Cherry
United States
Willan Hayward
Westchester Plans Highway to Parallel Boston Post Road
Westchester County moves to build a new boulevard from Port Chester to New York City parallel to the Boston Post Road. County Attorney Charles McDonald prepares the project to be at least 100 feet wide. Supervisor George A Casey cites heavy congestion and 40,000 vehicles daily, with Connecticut also planning a new highway from Bridgeport to Port Chester linking to the boulevard.
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Mamaronecis
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Grifgeport
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Westchester
Edna James Scott Testifies in Mortgage Divorce Case
Mrs Edna James Scott, wife of Congressman Frank D. Scott, testifies in Alpena Michigan that she never met a Washington dealer known as Jazzbo and recalls a Dec 23 1922 scene when Scott pressed a revolver to her face during a troubled night. She describes Christmas present introductions and pleads for reconciliation while detailing accusations and drinking before the couple separated earlier.
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Frank D. Scott
Michigan
Jazzbo
Washington
New Haven Finance Board Ousts Nonresident Member
Judge Allyn L Brown ruled William A Hendrick, member of New Haven Board of Finance, disqualified as he resided in Hast Haven and not New Haven. The suit by William A Harkett sought injunction to stop payments and removal for nonresidency. Evidence showed Hendrick rented a room in New Haven but did not maintain bonafide residency in the city.
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William A Hendrick
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Hast Haven
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Thy Cftry
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Wr Hendrick
Hiehstree
Times Leader
Orange Street
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I. Werlenthitk
Former Senator William R Brown Dies at 67
William R Brown mechanical engineer and former state senator from the 2nd district died yesterday afternoon at his home 42 Blackman Place. He was 67. He served as a mechanical engineer for UTMC and later built ammunition plants including work in Chile. Survived by his wife, a daughter Lerintha, and two sisters. Funeral at his home Thursday 2:30 PM with interment in Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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Blackman Place
UTMC
South America
Severa
M. Brown
Pequonneck Lodge
Stratfelg
Lerintha Brown
Ijdilian & Scheib
Mra Inves Ro
Faton Street
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Secrecy surrounds Stratford arrest of Paul Trepak
Stratford police seized Paul Trepak yesterday on a breach of peace charge. Detectives kept details close while awaiting further evidence. bonds set at 1000 dollars, expected to rise with investigation. Authorities claimed no knowledge of the arrest cause and restricted access to the prisoner last night.
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Stratford
Plan Trips to Foreign Ports For Dirigible Los Angeles
The Los Angeles is scheduled to depart for Bermuda San Juan Puerto Rico and other ports with possible Honolulu or Europe legs from April 18 to May 10 and May 20 to June 20. The Shenandoah will not operate until March 22 and will sail for Southern waters to conduct maneuvers. The two airships will be liberated from the tender Patoka during movements from Lakehurst to the south. A three week training period at Lakehurst includes mooring near Baltimore with Father Patoka present. A German bulk ship will carry scientists to observe a sun eclipse over New England from January 23 to 25. The Bermuda flight is part of continued itineraries.
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Norwalk Robbery Suspects Held by State Police
Westport January 5 by telegraph service two men James Gorman and Alex Tone of Tollsom Road were held on burglary charges after police recovered loot valued at about 1000 dollars from the home of Herman Aaron of Norwalk. Gorman was arrested in Norwalk and Tone in Wilton after a search led by State and Norwalk officers. both allegedly signed confessions and face arraignment in Norwalk City Court Wednesday.
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Norwalk
James Gorman
Alex Tone
Tollsome Road
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Bernard Sealy
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Gorman
Walter Lynihan
Bernard Scully
Finnegan
State Police
Bernard Silk
Tone
Wilton
City Court
Senate Likely to Sustain Veto on Postal Pay Raise
Washington January 5 The Senate appears set to sustain President Croudges veto of the postal pay raise measure if administration supporters hold their current strength. A test vote on recommitting the measure failed 36 to 30, meeting the required two thirds to block passage without a presidential signature. The bill, backed by Republican Senator Moson of New Hampshire, would raise pay for postal workers and is tied to executive disapproval dating from June. The Senate must vote on the veto by 4 pm tomorrow under unanimous consent.
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New Hampshire
Jury exonerates photographer in wife slaying case
Middlytown January 5 a photographer cleared of manslaughter charges in the Christmas Eve death of his wife when a shotgun exploded in the Schmidt home. The coroner jury reached its verdict after a two day hearing with the defendant claiming the gun fired while he steadied it as he fell. Bonds set for William Wisokay of Keswsuth Street for operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended.
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Hanse
Special Trains to View Sun Eclipse
New Haven rail line announces special train services for viewing the total eclipse on January 24. Trains will depart early from selected points outside the viewing zone and return after observers witness the event, coordinated with the American Astronomical Society on Public Information and Cooperation.
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Germany says evacuation note baseless and awaits details
Germany received from inter allied ambassadors an identical note denying evacuation of the Cologne bridgehead. Berlin calls the cited defaults general and unfounded while reserving comment until Allied governments provide more specifics. The note questions disarmament grounds for occupation continuation and vows a future reply.
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Engines Off During Gasoline Tank Filling Ordinance
The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance on nighttime recommendation from theArdialno committee restricting gasoline and inflammable liquids. It forbids engine operation during fueling, limits portable storage to five gallons without a permit, and requires chief inspection for large quantities and unloading tank cars with a smoking prohibition posted.
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Ardialno
Fuedezparment
Beers Seeks Second Term as City Judge
Supporters prepare 4 resolutions for the General Assembly urging the reappointment of City Judge Ralph T Beers to a second term. The judge’s incumbency remains active though the term does not yet expire, with appointments due under current legislative rules this month.
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Ralph T Beers
General Assembly
Zoning changes approved by council set to form commissions
The Common Council adopted zoning changes authorizing a Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment to exist from February 1. Mayor Behrens will appoint five members to each board for staggered five year terms starting January 1, 1926. Both bodies serve without pay.
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Council Retreats on Bill 10 Compel Residence Issue
Aldermen defer action on a proposed ordinance requiring city employees to reside within Bridgeport. The measure faces legal and charter constraints discussed with City Attorney A DeLaney. Members caution against rash steps amid questions about applicability to teachers and outside hires.
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Aldapal
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Aleneclady
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Bidgeport
Tharepore
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