Chapman Must Face Murder Trial in Connecticut
Gerald Chapman, labeled the most dangerous criminal of the era, is to be transferred from federal to state custody for trial in Connecticut on a first degree murder charge in the killing of Patrolman James Skelly in New Britain last October. The transfer, approved after a meeting between Assistant Attorney General Donovan and State’s Attorney Hugh Alcorn, aims for a March Hartford term.
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Chapman
New York
Atlanta
Indiana
Muncie
Connecticut
Fortfort
James Skelly
New Britain
Donovan
Hugh A. Aleérn
Alcorn
Department of Justice
Martford
Joseph F Johnson Finance Authority Dies in New Jersey
Joseph French Johnson 71 dean of NYU School of Commerce and president of the Alexander Hamilton Institute died at Idylease Inn Newfoundland New Jersey from angina pectoris. Born in Hardwick Massachusetts in 1858 he worked at the Springfield Republican and Chicago Tribune and founded the Spokane Statesmen in Washington in 1890 with aide Frank A Vandeerup noted as his secretary on the Chicago Tribune.
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Newfoundland
Joseph French Johnson
School of Commerce
New York University
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Idylease Inn
Dean Johnson
Hardwick
Mass
Springfield Republican
Samuel Bowles
Chicago Tribune
Spokane
Washington
Frank A. Vandeerup
Police halt girls on pilgrimage to Texas
A group of under twenty one year old women were picked up by a Pullgerman lage while stopping trucks and planning a trip to Boston. They hoped to earn money to send home and fled to Rawest. Names include Elme Wisenbash and Kitty Attwood with Theodora Attwood and Georgia Illene, all from New York and Georgia, claiming they aimed to seek work from Ma Ferguson.
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Boston
New Farkery
Elme Wisenbash
Bath Street
Kitty Atty
Theodora Attwood
Wear 10Th Street
Geogana Illene
James Agec
Ma” Ferguson
Larry Seamon to Wed Dorothy Vat in New York
Screen comedian Larry Seamon announces engagement to Dorothy Vat a financier in New York. He says the marriage is likely this Saturday.
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Larry Seamon
Will
New York
Jan Ff
Larry Fan
Today
Dorothy Vat
Semon
Capitol Invaded By Holdup Man
A holdup man invaded the Missouri capitol today near the House chamber and attempted to rob 71 year old Representative Fred Frys. The robber was disarmed by the legislator but escaped. The incident occurred as the House prepared to convene with more than 156 people in the chambers and corridors.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Capitol
Fred Frys
House of Representatives
Mayor’s naming tax collectors ruled illegal by state official
State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett told the Telegram that Mayor William Behrens has no legal right to appoint or supervise tax collectors. He stated that tax collection is the duty of the Tax Collector, Drew, who is bonded and personally liable. The commissioner said assigning outside collectors or giving the mayor power to direct them is improper, and the council’s action to authorize such appointments last Monday is invalid.
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FL Willam Behrens
Wiliam H. Blodgett
Common Councils
Russell FP
Neary
Franklinn
Jie
Suit Against New Haven Road Dismissed In Boston
A $100,000,000 equity damage suit under the Sherman Act, brought by Edward I. Brown of Spanch, a Boston and Maine stockholder, against the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and JP Morgan et al, was dismissed by Judge John E. Peters in federal court Boston. The defense sought dismissal for lack of jurisdiction.
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Boston
Edward I. Brown
Spanch
Boston and Maine Railroad
New York, New Maven and Hartford Railroad
J. Pierpont Morgan
Charley S. Mellon
Percy A. Rockefeller
Kkness
John E. Peters
Mederal
U Defendarnty
Accident In Factory Seen By None Fatality At Bronze Plant
The inquest into the death of Milas Pacsay 42 a general utility man at Ue Monu mental Bronze Co found no witnesses to the accident. Pacsay’s arm was torn from his body while replacing a belt on a shaft. Superintendent Claner testified Pacsay was ordered to remove the belt from a disused shaft and was on a ladder when the shaft moved. He had worked similar tasks for years and was considered an expert. The coroner called it a probable traditional death with no clear witnesses or explanation how the accident occurred.
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Milas Pacsay
Ue Monumental Bronze Company
Reid
Coron
John J Phelan
Pacsay
Claner
Bocsay
Paocsay
Wilhl
Phelan Bi
Board of Education trims authority and forms committees
Elmer H. Havens, president, names standing committees to oversee finances, schools, and property as the Board curbs several officers. Committees will assume work immediately. two special panels will revise rules and consult with Jewish leaders.
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E. Hoeret
Cortright
John B. Wynkoop
Jon A. Kinscella
Elmer H. Havens
Board of Education
Tree Standing
Fones- Wilson
Hinvens
Fannie I. Crosby
Marray Johnson
Havens
Hedges Named Principal of New School as Wife Quits
Ralph W. Hedges, principal of Kossuth High, was named principal of the new Warren Tarde ing High by the Board of Education. His salary is $5,000, a rise of 1680. Along with his appointment comes the resignation of his wife, Helen Po Hedges, Central High English teacher. Officials deny the move is tied to her resignation. Two other teachers receive transfers and a $100 salary increase.
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Ralph W. Hedges
Kossuth High School
Warren Tardeing High School
Board of Education
Agan
Kelen Po Hedges
Central High School
Husband
Hedges
Jleadses
Mer
Tledsion
Dee
Fermi
Selayl
Credit Agateq
Mosouth High School
Harriet F. Lambert
Maplewood School
Katherine Flanigan
Tiai Maples
Boome
Borah Defends U S Debt Policy From War Debts Critics
In Washington Senator Borah chairman of the Foreign Relations committee argues the United States has been more generous to its war partners than to its own taxpayers. He says Britain’s settlement is among the most generous in history and asserts the U S would treat France similarly if the same terms applied.
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America
France
Borah
U. S
Washington
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Paris
Marin
Great Britain
Jie
Joseph French Johnson
New York University
New Jersey
Jersey
Costa Rica
League of Nations
Shortage Found in Town Deposit Fund for Schools
Governor Trumbull was informed by the State Board of Education that the Town Deposit Fund for schools is $70,296.41 in deficit. The fund, started in 1887 with $763,861.83, stood at $693,435.42 on January 1, 1924, reflecting mismanagement and unreceived sums by towns. Fairfield County is cited as $19,609,837 short, with earlier balances shown across 1847, 1887, and 1896.
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Wartrord
John H. Trumbull
State Board of Education
Congress
Minke
General Assembly
Fairfield County
Reyort
Giuo
Jury to Investigate Rum Running Verdict
Grand jury to examine the verdict in a $59,000,000 rum running case after allegations of irregularity or tampering. Prosecutor Aloysius McMahon said the inquiry seeks whether jurors were coached or influenced during the trial. One juror reportedly claimed he did not hear the testimony.
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N. J. Dan
Albine Salers
Mandal
Crrand
Aloysius McMahon
de Feta
Widow of William H Rockwell Dies After Illness
Mirs Tama Tardseye widow of William WT Rockwell a well known resident died yesterday afternoon at her home after a long illness She was a member of St Johns Episcopal church and the Trinity It is said she is survived by one son William Rockwell of this city one daughter Mrs Clover de Say ford and one grand daughter Funeral arrangements have not been completed
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Mirs Tama Tardseye
Wiliam
Rockwell
St. John's Episcopal Eliarch
Ote
Wihii
Clover de Sayford
Santor
Law proposed to shorten tax appeal time in Bridgeport
State officials push repeal of a 1921 act that allows appeals to the Superior Court within one year after taxes are due. Assessor Thomas McCormick will ask Bridgeport’s Board of Assessors to back legislation to repeal the provision, calling it unjust and delaying relief for taxpayers aggrieved by 1923 assessments.
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William J. Blodgett
Thomas McCormick
Board of Assessors
Bridgeport
General Assembly
Superior Court
Board of Relief
McCormick
Blodgett
Divorces Granted to Wives in Connecticut Court
Agnes Nutting Wadd of Greenwich obtained a decree of divorce from Neil Morrow Ladd after a trial in Superior Court Judge Leonard J. Nickerson noted her cruel treatment counterclaim. Witnesses testified to vulgarities and the husband's affair claims while Ladd argued about poverty and child wishes. Regina Harris Binsin of Norwalk and Joseph Yarnell and Josephine Wagnils of Bridgeport also received divorces on cruelty grounds with ordered alimony.
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Agnes Nutting Wadd
Greenwich
Neil Morrow Ladd
Leonard J. Nickergon
Ladd
Almpier
Josephine Wagnsils
Bridgeport
Joseph Yarnell
Hved
Varnell
Regina Hariiss Binsin
Leo Ji Fineh
Norwalk
Nickerson
Suit Over Horse Kick Dismissed for Lack of Ownership
The Newtown case against a Darntos youth over a horse kick was dismissed by Judge John W. Banks in Sul Perior court after the plaintiff failed to prove ownership of the horse or its vicious propensities.
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Cape
Janes Doran
Withan Street
Faeharda
Newtown
Darntos
Sul Perior Court
John W. Banks
Judgment Ordered Against George B Clark in $99 Sum
A court yesterday ordered George B Clark to pay a $99 judgment in a civil action. The case cited involves multiple parties including Abraham Flandelinan and Bridgeport related parties. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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George B. Clark
Wig
Abraham Flandelinan
George BoOidark Alan
Bridgebort
Judge Dickenson Slated to Take Maltbie's Place in Hartford
Hartford dispatch reports Governor Trumbull will nominate Judge Kadawin Dickenson of Hartford County Common Pleas to succeed Judge William Marble of the Superior court. The assembly adjourned as talks began on pay rises for justices and state officials, with a bill boosting chief and associate salaries.
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Hartford
Kdawin
di Kenyon
Hartford County Common Pleas Court
John H. Trumbull
William M. Marble
Superior Court
State House
Maltbie
John P. Kellogg
Supreme Court
Whem
Trumb
Milford
Harry Harford
I. C. Beach
Stratford
Nelmiah Candee
Norwalk
Frank J. Gallette
Stopington
Street Lamps Dark During Eclipse Traffic Halted
No orders have been issued to the United Illuminating Company for city lamps during the four to five minute eclipse. The Connecticut Co. will suspend car movement. Bailey operators were told to halt during the phenomenon for viewing. Special service to Oronoque near Bridgeport and Derby will operate for eclipse viewing. Photographers were advised to avoid tripods and use varied exposures. Hall offices will stay closed tomorrow morning due to the eclipse.
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United Nhuminating Company
Charles A. Pant
Connecticut Co
Liphta
Anl
Oronoque
Bridgeport
Derby
United Diminating Company
Sensity Hall
Teoav Clovk
Jury Gets Levy Case Today in Single Law Dispute
In Criminal Superior Court Assistant State's Attorney Garlick opens for the state in seven counts charging Jacob Levy with transporting intoxicating beer. He argues a colossal conspiracy to break the law and insists there is one standard for all, while Levy's counsel says the defense questions the evidence linking the beer to intoxicating ingredients.
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Fairfield County
Jacob Levys
E. Earle Garlick
Criminal Superior Court
Compa Inn
Garrick
Jacob Levy
Henry Greenstein
Levy
Trucka
Wetarview
Avenue Bottling Works
Garlick
High Points in State's Argument Against Beerlaw Dispute
Earle Garlick contended that Fairfield county must apply a single standard for truck drivers and Jacob Levy. He warned that failing to establish a case would undermine the state's office and mocked the idea of continuing beer cases. Levy was described as enticed by ilegal gold, asking who could better judge if it was beer.
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E. Earle Garlick
Fairfield County
Jacob Levy
Judge Dickenson to Succeed Martble on Sun?lor Court Bench
Hartford common pleas judge Dickenson named to succeed Martble on the Sunchor court bench and later nominated to the Supreme Court. Also notes on legislature bills, Waterbury fund denial, and local civic items.
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Hartford
Feas
Supreme
Favorable Weather For Seeing Eclipse
Predictions say favorable viewing weather for the eclipse in Connecticut and Rhode Island. High pressure north of Minnesota will move dust across the region on Saturday bringing cooler, clear conditions. Early morning cloudiness is expected to clear by eclipse time in many areas.
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Boston
Tan
Connec'cut
Rhode Taland
Villy Wal Boeewall
Minnesota
Walsh Attacks Postal Pay Bill and Rate Changes
In Washington on January 22, Senator Walsh of Massachusetts assailed a Senate bill revising postal salaries and rates, proposing an amendment to exempt weekly and daily newspapers with circulations of 6,000 or less. The first half of the pay schedule revision was approved without debate.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Walsh
Democrat
Massachusetts
Danbury Prisoner Ernest Derling Dies in Hospital
Ernest Derling colored of 26 Lewin Street Danbury died yesterday in St Vincent's hospital Bridgeport after confessing to injuring Paul Markousewich of 7% Olantratfield Road in a December 15 accident. Derling, a night watchman for the Car Exchange in Danbury, had served a month in jail and admitted driving the car without lights while claiming he was kidnapped earlier.
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Ernest Derling
Lewin Street
Danbury
Paul Markousewtch
Qlantratfield Road
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport
Derling
Marcy Derling
Caed
Markousewich
John Rundle Chosen by 11th District Club
In the Eleventh District Republican club annual meeting at St George's Hall on Stratford Avenue, officers elected were President John Rundle, Vice President Charles Ila, Secretary Ernest Shaw, Treasurer Willan Trassner, and Chairman Frank Braithwater. Board governors include Thithsa Beckham Maurice McGrath Charles Hail vin Barton and Alderman William BK Meyer. The next meeting is set for Thursday February 26.
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Republican Club
Hell
St. George's Hall
Straford Avenue
John Runde
Vce
Charles Ila
Ernest Shaw
Willan Trassner
Frank Braith«wate
Thithsa Beckham
Maurice McGrath
Charles Hail Vin Barton
William BK. Meyer
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Eclipse
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Newlyn
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Adam Saing
Devon Bank and ‘Trust Company
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