Darien Fireman Faces Criminal Superior Court Proceeding
Darien fireman George Smyth, tied to incendiary fires that caused 775000 dollars in property loss, is bound over to the February term of the Criminal Superior Court in Ridgeport. Grand Juror Martin J. Shaughnessy testified before Judge Mark Norman as attorney Clarke sought to elicit an inside story. the attempt failed and the hearing yielded few new details.
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Darien
George Smith
Wpyedl
Tohn
Criminal Superior Court
Ridgeport
Acthert Willmott
Richard Abrendick
Sammerton Barn
Russel Porter Clarke
Smyth
Martin J Shauginess
Mark Norman
New York
Ase’ster Wi
Lester Bounty
Jonn C Kel 1
Ridgefield
Darlens
Willmotts
Abendroths
Willmott
Smith
Shauhnessey
Clarke
Norman
Tonizs
Shanghnese
Grainord
Trinl
Triiseport
Warry Pardee
Geo
Ferdinand Flarteag
Fais
Rollatay Willmott Amt
Abendroth
Nash
Gud
Bridgepert
Pequonnock Club to Meet Tonight
Pequonnock Yacht Club holds an event in its club rooms tonight with reports from the board of governors and committee updates. New officers recently installed lead the organization into another year of yachting in the Park Avenue area.
Public Installation of Two Lodges of 100 F in Process
Reported public installation event for two lodges of 100 F at a local hall with attendees from nearby lodges named So 34 and Ko 14 FO FL in attendance. Transport arrangements and witness details described with limited legible names and places.
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Imd
Turin
Dawes and Young Reach Paris for Parley
Dawes and Owen D Young arrived in Paris tonight to join a private American delegation. They will sit on the tangent committee investigating Germanys financial world condition and resources. The party landed at Memethine from the western United States.
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Dawes
Young
Paris
Apario Jin
G Dewes
Owen D Young
Privinte American Representatiiey
Gaimanys
Finavcu
TORR
America
Shipping board boat adrift in Atlantic
A Swedish vessel bound for Boston with wood pulp is adrift 1700 miles from port due to a steering fault. The St Anthony, also bound from Sweden to Boston, stands by the damaged ship and will tow when conditions allow, but repair crews are unavailable.
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Steimen Uichman
Atlante
St Anthony
Shippim
Vewel
Sweden
Fostun
Sid
Hickman
Miss Cornell Curtis Dies In Home Fire Sudden Tragic Death
Miss Cornellia Curtis, age unknown, perished in a morning fire at her academy home on Wilms street near Christ Episcopal church. The blaze started in burning clothes as she prepared to change, with a maid sounding the alarm and Mr and Mrs Sammis assisting. Medical examiner ruled death by first degree burns with accidental cause listed for the fire damage to clothing and furniture. Miss Curtis previously lived with her sister Miss Celia Curtis and attended local church services.
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Sirviford
Jan Lopetcie
Stratford
Corneha Totis
Missy Curtis
Frank Sammis
Sammis
Curtis Mouse
MT Sammis
Lewes
Curtis
Cornelia Curtis
Sue
Maiden Sintularly
Celi
Cantis Homestead
Christ
Wiln Street
Cornell
FBI
Hermits Relics Transfer to Ridgefield Town
In a local matter the estate of former owner Gilbert is tied to Ridgefield, with early reports noting disputes over burial and inheritance. The Ridgefield Savings property is central as heirs and relatives contest the fate of the relics and title, while officials weigh prospects for the town.
Auto smasher to be tried in Fairfield court
A reported auto smash up on Test road near Mall Pallas left several people hurt including a New York City resident. Deputy sheriff William Gould noted the driver was under the influence and the suspect, held on a $200 bond, faces trial Thursday morning in Fairfield. The vehicle sustained total damage.
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Fairfield Court
Pate
Mall Pallas
Das Chavies
Lyons
Wear
Striet
New York
Cits
Jenaldson
Numi On
Yoomin
Bend
1Quer
Pherift
William i Gould
Down
Automo
Governor Templeton linked to motor vehicle marker dispute
Special Telegram report describes a church meeting led by Rev Henry Bildwin Podd of Trinity Episcopal noting Governor Templeton’s name and the controversy over a ceremonial motor vehicle marker. Officials discussed attaching Governor Templeton’s name to a state stele car, with Steeckel promising action and Templeton declining to transfer the number tied to Judge Woodruff.
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Henry Bildwin Podd Recto
Trinity Episcopal Church
Chartres
le Ly
Templeton
Woter
Robbine
Steeckel
Woodruff
Titchfell
Honorio
Goserno
Two Trucks Hijacked in Morning Kidnapping Case
State police traced the night hijack to a construction firm vicinity while two trucks bound for Hartland and Springfield were abducted after loading on West Trewadway. Drivers Forest and Just were held in a sedan, then released at 181st Street and Wadsworth Avenue. bandits fled with the vehicles.
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Nototon
Maan Iad
Oman
Worlang
Seraeir Mink Wieella
White Plaine
Wisachusett
New Lok Motor Service
Lampair
Harry Forest
Harry Justin
Springfield
Lomeg
Thp
Agai
Forest
Hastings
187Th St
Wadsworth
Sedan
West Trewadway
Boston
Hartland
Spingfield
Shewe
Walth
Janathe
181Th Street
Wadsworth Avenue
Two State Policemen Return to Ridgefield Post
Two state policemen are back in Ridgefield after a local disturbance. The report lists several officers and assigns duties at the barracks, noting examinations and ongoing surveillance in the area.
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Ridgefield
Local Meetings and Events Highlight Readington Area
Community notices report several gatherings including the George A Smith post meeting at the old schoolhouse on Jackson Avenue. Miss Eunice Avery gives a lecture on current events at Wakeman Memorial Hall, with various groups planning activities this week.
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Cardi
Judac
Bethlehen
George A
Sherman Hell
Strathel
Jackonan Avenue
Southport
Wakeman Mentonal Hall
Eunice Avery
Milford Launches Crusade Against Tax Delinquents
Milford prosecutors and officials begin aggressive measures to pursue unpaid personal taxes. The list of delinquent taxpayers grows as notices and warrants are issued, with active enforcement underway and plans to publish further lists.
Norwalk Plans Grand List Increase Reported
City officials report Norwalk will raise the grand list by about 87 million dollars as assessors near completion. The increase is described as material and tied to pending valuation work and property assessments.
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Noprwalk
Tadic ‘Selegram
Norwalk
Public Utilities Board Grants Five Petitions in Stamford Hamden and Norwich Areas
The Public Utilities Board announced five decisions on pending petitions. Stamford motor bus spending limits were denied. Amiomulle borough gained protection for Depot Hill crossing. Baltic Mills lease of Sprague Occum assets was approved. Morse Street crossing in Hamden received audible and visual signals. New Haven railroad and Connecticut Power lease alterations approved for Stamford and Greenwhich lines.
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Phe Siabile Utilities Commission
City of
Stamford
Amiomulle
New York New Water and Hartford Hailloal Company
Depot Hill
Baltic Mills Company
Sprague
Occum
Elistet Connecticut Power Company
New Slaven Railroad
Iliraid Commissioners
Public
U Titles Commission
Morse Street
Hamden
Old battleship in distress found safe in port
The old battleship Louisiana, drifting since Saturday after breaking from moorings in a gale 80 miles at sea, was located at 1020 oclock and towed ashore by cutters Manning and Mascoulin. Crews were being evacuated amid heavy seas and risk of further danger as reports indicated possible scrapping plans under an arms treaty.
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AUROA
Louisiana
Fairfield Senior Veteran of Air Service to Wed
Emerson Coupe, a Fairfield High School senior and World War I veteran, announced plans to marry. He served two years in France, returned to study at Lid, and will finish at Seld High School while his family moves to Stratfield. He plans to complete his high school education this year.
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Theras
Bridgeport
Clinton
Dowd
Connecticut
Husbind
Bond
Ciecanela H
State
Thin Park
Deerfield
Krindfither
Orlando Michels
Bern
Orbis
Staples Seminary
Islon
Sevmou
Chitethurt
Tkindaston
Pwede
Fairfield Senior
AIR Service
Pvirestud
Jay Chaccial
Emerson Coupe
Stuiheld High School
Wen Jarles
Auipriss
Tal Man
Clanymatrs
Emerson
Tehsthorf
France
Hom
Lid
Stratfield
Kab Seld
Edorate
Bridgeporter Fatally Stricken At Work
A Bridgeporter died at work after suffering illness in front of a waterbury hospital report states he collapsed at around 4 30 o clock yesterday. The body will be entrusted to the medical examiner after the funeral arrangements are made by survivors including his wife and two children.
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Vesterder
Hia Wire
Mia G
Tristoy
Burglar Tries Park Avenue Window Using Ash Can
An unidentified man attempted two burglaries on Park Avenue by using an upturned salt can to reach a window. A detective observed him standing on the can while trying to unfasten a window at the Larkin residence, 674 Park Avenue, then he fled toward a nearby house before police arrived.
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Larkin
Park Avenue
Bus Overturns on Tranistan Avenue Injures No One
A jitney overturned on Tranistan avenue last night after a collision with a car driven by Maurice Kiley of Grand Street. Kiley and a passenger escaped unharmed. Kiley was arrested for reckless driving and a $375 bond set for court. Passenger Thomas Flynn rode in the bus and was uninjured.
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Tranistan Avenue
Maurice Kiley
Grand Street
Olive Street
Charles Marr
Madison Avenue
Killey
Thomas’ Flynn
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Two German Women Sought in Case of Dolge Murder
New York police seek two young German women nicknamed Heleen and Kitty who allegedly traveled to New York with paid passages by Edward H Dolge the wealthy real estate operator. District Attorney McGeehan says the murder six weeks ago may tie to a blackmail plot linked to the women and a party they attended.
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New York
Jan
Edward H Dolge
John McGeehan
Bronx
Dolge
Bremen
Germany
Heleen
Kitty
McGeehan
McGeek
Creditors Form Subcommittee to Probe Grain Company
A three member sub committee was named by the National Grain Corp creditors committee to audit the defunct firm’s books and probe its activities. The trio Arthur Frank Charles Haughey and Louis A Shapiro will report findings at the January 19 adjourned meeting at First National Bank. The study may influence reorganization or bankruptcy while the firm’s liabilities reach 1 125 million and assets about half that amount. The American Saga Refining Co of New York is a major creditor with hundreds of claims.
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Naonal Grain Corporation
Hele
First National
Bank
New York
Werg
Arthur Frank
Charles Haughey
Louis A Shapiro
Iconpan
American Saga Refining Company of
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Fairfield gang terrorized store keepers in town
Alfred Hain of Lunxis Road was arrested today by the State police on a charge of assault. Two companions were expected to face similar charges as residents report the gang terrorized shopkeepers and beat James Carroza of Kings Highway after a Saturday entry. Prosecutor Wakeman will present recent complaints in Town Court on Thursday.
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Alfred Hain
Lunxis Tl
Harbor
James Carroza
Kings Highway
Caroz
Bacon Wakeman
Wakeman
Bridgeport High Player Hurt in Practice Collision
Thomas Delaherty an 18 year old Bridgeport High student suffered severe facial injuries after colliding with an opponent during basketball practice. He received treatment at Emergency Hospital and an X ray will be taken today to determine if the nasal bones are fractured.
TunxIs Firemen Spurn Whitman Peace Overatures
Fairfield January 7 special to the Telegram a letter from P H Whitman of 7 King Highway to Volunteer Fire Company No 2 was returned unopened He says the firemen demand support yet reject it and he cannot understand their stance He proposes charter changes to admit an auxiliary membership to fight fires and raise funds to aid the company and community
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Fairfield
P H. Whitman
Kng
Hla
St Fg
William Busser
Fire Company
Whitman
Bridgeport Telegram
Taey
Fairfield D A R Essay Prizes Open to Students
Fairfield D A R offers three prizes of 750 506 and 250 for top essays on history. Fairfield High School students from Sophomore Junior and Senior classes may enter with Freshman ineligible. Essays judged by a committee from the local chapter and read at the chapter’s last meeting. winners receive prizes at June graduation exercises.
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Fairfield
Fairfield High School
Prizes Offered for Corn Exhibits at Annual State Show
Hartford January 22 prizes announced for corn exhibits at the Annual State Car Show. First class awards include ten ears yellow or white dent and sweet corn with cash prizes from $2 to $5. Connecticut Farm Association and State Fair winners prize money totals up to $15 and $1250 in some categories. Competitors with prior year exhibits or farm bureau display are ineligible. all entries must be Connecticut grown and raised by the exhibitor.
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Nom of Agriculture
Connect
Falra Association
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