Post Road Hold Up: Two Men Rob Westport Driver near Peats Swamp
At 4 am on the Post Road near Peat's Swamp two men with revolvers robbed Westporter Clifford Wakelee of 26.30 and tied his wrists to stop him driving to town. They escaped in a touring car toward Norwalk after forcing Wakelee to surrender valuables. Wakelee freed himself and alerted police. searches were ordered for the trio.
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Westport
Jan
Peat’s Swamp
Clifford Wakelee
Wakele
Jim
Wakelee
Norwalk
Police
Harvey Allen
Stamford
Darten
Greenwhich
Anpee
Rev A F Campbell Dies in Hospital
Reverend A F Campbell former Hartford pastor and national campaign figure dies after illness in New Haven Hospital He served as pastor of St Paula Church Hartford and as a speaker for wartime and postwar causes He left a widow Mary Geddes Campbell and children The funeral will be held at the Path Avenue home with burial in Baltimore Street Churchyard
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Joe
Archibald Wo
Shoret Jital
Brooklyn
New Haven
de. Campbell
Hartford
Bridgeport
Charles Eaton
Thos Huttline
niftfYacry
Bacane Paaiar
Wits Avenue Methodist
Bronx
New York
Wideeth
S Paula Church
Speke
Brandeger
le of Nations
Campbell
Brandegee
League
United
Senate
Yuan Campbell
Mary Geddes
Ellen Strawbridge
Falier Sempbell
Baltimere
Abd Howard Campbel
Brtdgepurth
Mme Uate
Wife Overrules Taft Verdict in Supreme Court Reversal
In a dramatic turn, a high court decision was overturned by a wife who challenged the Taft ruling. The article notes confusion and personal opinion as observers discuss the implications. A mysterious lorgnette is mentioned as a recovered item, with neighbors and associates weighing in on the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasluington
Ghia
United States Supreme Court
Moon
Willian
Caiie Studdey
Ates
Ashley Justion
Taft
Main Street Fire Probe Led by Chief Johnson
Fire at 1134 Main Street and nearby shops caused extensive damage and $7,000 to $3,000 loss estimates. Firemen saved thousands in clothing and jewelry as gas fumes hindered efforts. Ladderman Sidney Tomlin seriously affected. many firefighters treated for smoke inhalation. Investigators to determine fire origin continue.
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Sidney Tomlin
Ier
Daniel E. Johnson
Main Street
Olden Thill
Chief Johnson
Shieg Johnson
Main’ Street
Moms Bernstein
Bue Ayain
I Ig
Emeraln Shoe
Woone
Acting & Focal
Wands Inc
Or Ik
U.S. Air Force Inferior to Other Nations in Report
A congressional inquiry on Americas air service faults faulty planes and alleged industry control by the Manufacturers' Aircraft Association. The piece claims American inventors flee abroad, only 25 first class planes remain, and $435 million spent with poor results. Calls for a Secretary of Aeronautics and stronger congressional support.
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Washington
Jan
Neticienus
Manufacturers’ Aircraft Association
Mason M. Patrick
Army Ai Service
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Ron Congress
Air Centrol
Aeronautics
John M. Nelson
Wisconsin
Congress
Manufietmers’ Aircraft Association
Ideal One Family House Sought by Lumber Concern
A Bridgeport lumber company seeks plans for a single family house in towns including Bridgeport Fairfield Westport Stratford Milford. The home must be built with standardized materials, modern vault, and meet contest conditions. Bids and plans are to be deposited with the Post Office Building company by specified date.
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Ideal
A. W. Burritt Company
Snaninse
Bebraavy
A. W. Papritt
Bersun
Bridgeport
Bairfielt
Westport
Eneton
Tram
Mull
Manrue
Stratford
Milford
Iressante Vferutitc Engrioerur Bers
Buerit
Tre U3 Mas Toadite
Vonipel
Leber
Vor & Ee
Cridgeport
Masefield
Westpor
Teambit
Monroa
Strafford
Radio Reveals Identity Of Girl Amnesia Victim
CHICAGO Jan 1 Radio and newspapers identified Charlotte Maguire 20 of Mt Louis as the amnesia patient found at Union Station two months ago. Relatives from St Louis recognized her, though she recalled little of home and her memory remained blank.
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Chicago
Charlotte “Norris
Union
Charlotte Maguire
Kédh Wells Avenue
Mt. Louis
George Griffiths
Genevieve Sulliva
BL. Lewis
Edgewater Beach
Mikhael Zimmer
P «Wospital
St. Louis Novamtrey
Frencis Maguire
Washington University
St. Louis
Mia Sullivan
Francis Maguire
Vie: Liten
Die Charlotte
Norris
G Rn
Charlotte
Federal Court to Hear Marsh Bankruptcy Case
Acceriuai tearing imi ce to voluntary petition of bankrupts. The case against Margit Brothers Company involves insolvency and contractor claims. Hearing set today in States Court before Judge Thomas with Referee John Heogh and Attorney Richard S. Swain.
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Acceriuai
Imi Ce
States Cour
Jud
Tio
Richard S. Swain
Finetta Nichols Seen Likely To Fill Elector Vacancy
Fairfield January 11 Miss Finetta B Nichols of Benson likely to be chosen to fill a vacancy among Connecticut presidential electors meeting tomorrow at 11 in Hartford. Anne Burr Ye nnings sailed for Egypt January 6 leaving a vacancy. Nichols expected to be named to cast the state vote for Calvin Coolidge and Charles Dawes. Electors Brooker Jenkins Brooks Maxwell Cheney Mercer will convene to elect a replacement and then deliver results to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Finetta B. Nichols
Benson Read
Hartford
Anne Burr Yennings
Sunnie Tolme
Atsta
Civis
Alvin Coolidge
Charles G. Dasves
Egypt
Miss Jennings
Helen Hartley Jenkins
Miss Nichols
Board of
Messenger
House of Representatives
Washington
Deliverien
Union
Wartford
Charles P. Brooker
Helen Hartley Tenkins
Hilton _. Brooks
Francis T. Maxwell
Louis R. Cheney
Frederic W. Mercer
Passengers Struck Leaving Trolley At Ash Creek
Miss Curla Peterson an eight year old bystander and Walter Haran were struck as a trolley car collided with a car on Ash Creek Street. Driver Martin Skiba, 24, of Paipfield, was arrested for reckless and deliberate driving. Peterson hospitalized with a broken neck and other injuries, Haran treated for bruises. A second crash at Berkshire Avenue and William Street injured Dagan, 35, minor injuries. Driver identity unavailable.
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Curla Peterson
Walter Haran U
Ashalg Grech
LG Yeet
Martin Skiba
Paipfield
le Wis
Ladwit and
Sullivan Amlig
Honda
Bui
Tammarstedt
Peterson
Dagan
Herkshire Avenue
William Gtront
Fle
Che
Lac
President Coolidge to seize control of foreign policy
Washington dispatch notes Coolidge plans to appoint Kellogg secretary of state and directly supervise the State Department. Observers say Hughes’ retirement clears the path for presidential initiative, with Kellogg described as a “material” mind likely to align policy with executive will.
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Washington
Coolidge
Rank B. Kellogg
Plate
United States
Hughes
State Department
Coullage
Harding
Iris
Kellogg
Senate
League of Nations
Ile
Imaade
League
Johson
Cullormivd
Port Chester Plant Gutting Fire Sparks $100,000 Loss
A Port Chester plant building was gutted by fire this afternoon causing nearly $100,000 in damage. Valuable bolt and nut making machinery was ruined and the incident was noted as one of the largest losses in the region. The company was led by Willam J. Ward, head of the Westchester GOP.
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Port Chester
Greenwich
Russell, Vardhall and Ward
Willam J. Ward
Westchester County Republican Committee
National Republican Committee
Bevnrely
Mass
Janet
Woodbury
City
Bell Shoe Factory
Bridgeport Man Passes Bar Examination in State
J Schnee of Washington terrace topped eight Bridgeport men in the recent ad mittance examinations for the Conn gerort bar. He is a Bridgeport high school graduate who attended Montclair Academy and Dickinson College.
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P J. Schnee
Washington , Terrace
Bridgeport
Conngerort
Bridgeport High School
Montclair Academy
Dickinson College
Explorer Fawcett Sails To Find Ancient City In South America
Col Fawcett sails for Rio Janeiro to prove a 1500 mile route to a lost ancient city in the jungle and desert. The expedition, backed by the Royal Greekspical and American graphical societies, aims to place South America as civilization’s cradle.
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Royal Geographical Society
American Geographical Society
Fawcett
New York
G. Pawcett
Ad. Bol
Rio Janeiro
Liudden
South America
Valley
Suphrates
Royal Greekspical
American Graphical of
Museum of the American Indian
Hegy Foundation
Col. Fawcett
Aliance
Col W Paweet
Governor Davis Faces Bribery Charges In Pardon Case
In Topeka, warrants prepared charging Governor Jonathan M Davis and son Russell with soliciting and accepting 1250 dollars for a pardon for Fred Pullman. State officials say the money changed hands in a Topeka hotel, with Russell delivering the funds and later returning it. The case unfolds ahead of the governor’s inauguration as officials pursue a formal hearing.
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Fopeka
Kans
Associated Press
Topeka
Jonathan M. Davis
Russell G. Davis
Fred W. Pullman
Tinkham Veale
Shawnee County
Davis
C. B. Grifith
Veale
Perliman
Linn County Bank
la Crgne
Kangen
Russell
Don
Pullman
Punk 4
Vwale
Pollan
Pollman
Drevedugg
Poilay
Young Davis
Glen
Hitler Davis
Blind Man's Companion Claims Parent Consent in Abduction Case
John Martin of Thawhes Avenue, said to be blind, denies claims of kidnapping a Stratford boy, stating he was held by police until the boy’s parents learned he left willingly. The boy, Td years old, returned with his parents after four months, and Martin says he received $60 a month from U. M. C. company for work.
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John Martin
Thawhes Avenue
New Rochele
N.Y
John Choke
Broadbridge Road
Stratford
Martin
U. M.C
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Anne B. Jennings
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