Bastrop Hearing Ends Evidence to Go to Grand Jury
Open hearing on masked men in Morehouse Parish concludes with Leon Jones testimony about August night sightings near Lake La Fourche. Attorney General cites Ku Klux Klan terror as motive for prosecution. grand jury brief expected in four to six weeks after transcripts.
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Bastrop
Associated Press
Morehouse Parish
Leon Jones
Mosolte
Miss
Lake la Fourche
Jones
Fred M. Odom
Barnett
Kelley Dies From Inhaling Fumes at Bridgeport Hospital
John Kelley aged 54 was found unconscious in his room at 79 William Street and died Wednesday at Bridgeport Hospital. Medical Examiner Garlick ruled edema of the lungs as the cause. Funeral services are set for Saturday morning at 9 30 from Henry E. Bishop mortuary chapel, with a high Mass at St Marys Church. Burial will be in St Michael's Cemetery.
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William Street
John Kelly
Bridgeport Hospital
Henry E. Bishop
Airfield Avenue
T Oelock
St. Mary’s Church
Guvial
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Adopted Child as Client in Action at Compensa tion Office
Briefs state Morris M. Conklin case filed with the Compensation Commissioner Edward T. Buckingham at Connecticut Co. Reich and Reich represent the claimant while A W George defends the respondent. Conklin died at Norwich insane asylum on April 7, 1922 after a fall in the employ of the Connecticut Co. During the trial Conklin’s widow died and the adopted child may receive compensation if the claim is awarded.
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Edward T. Buckinghem
Morris M. Conklin
Connecticut Co
Reich
A. W. George
Conklin
Norwich Insane Asylum
Spjaner
Miss Page Engaged to Jacob Kern
Milford January 26 Special report announces the engagement of Tillian Page daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace Page of Beechwood Avenue Myrtle Beach to William L Kern son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kern of 401 Dover Street Bridgeport Both are employed by General Electric Bridgeport No wedding date set.
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Milford
Horace Page
Beechwood” Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Tillian
William L. Kern
Jacob Kern
Dover Street
Bridgeport
General Helectric Company
Prohibition Plans to Curb Embassy Liquor Leaks
Washington officials outlined measures to stop leaks of embassy liquor to bootleggers. Acting Prohibition Commissioner James J. Jones said minor embassy staff could face dismissal and possible prosecution. Diplomats might be asked to provide quarterly liquor estimates to spot excess imports and curb leaks. Higher officials involved would trigger a State Department recall recommendation.
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Washington
Gan
Associated Skeess
James J. Jones
Jones
State Department
Melroy Explains Black Rock Sewerage System
City Engineer James McElroy explained the Black Rock sewerage system to over 100 taxpayers at the Third District Democratic club rooms. Jon Roberts led a delegation asking for a combined sewer to connect with Gilman street trunk sewer, with McElroy promising the link within months and George M. Coughlin pledging street repairs and cinders where needed.
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Black Rock
James McWlroy
Third District
Democratic Club
John Roberts
Courtland Avenove
McElroy
Gilman Street
George M. Coughlin
Merwin Speaks at Sons of the Revolution Dinner
About fifty attendees gathered at the Stratfield hotel for the General Silliman Branch dinner. George H. Merwin, vice-president of Fairfield County Society, delivered a brief address on Fairfield during the Revolutionary period.
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General Silliman
The
Sons of the Revolution
Stratfield Hotel
Lastrieht
George H. Merwin
Fairfield County Society
Tairfield
Man Stricken While Reading at Library
Thomas Doyle 60 of 651 State Street collapsed at noon while reading in the public library on Main Street due to heart trouble. He was taken to St. Cent’s Hospital by emergency ambulance and reported in good condition last night.
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Tha” Public Library
Main Street
Thomas Doyle
State
St. Cent’s Hospital
Democratic Club Whist Tonight in Twelfth District Rooms
Ladies of the Twelfth District will be entertained at whist tonight at the clubs rooms on 14 Sixth street. Arrangements are managed by Mrs. James Clancy. A rummage sale follows tomorrow at 9 o clock at the club rooms under Mrs. John Fontaine.
Postpone smoker for sleet alarm in Connecticut divisions
Because of sleet alarm which kept practically every Connecticut Co worker of Bridgeport Norwalk and Stamford divisions working all night the smoker to organize a branch of the American Electric Railway Association at the U M clubhouse was postponed until next Thursday night announces the change.
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Connecticut’ Co
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Stamford
U. M
American, Electric Railway Association
Woman Injured Trying to Lift Car From Hole on Gordon Street
Woman testifies before the Common Council claims committee alleging an injury while attempting to lift a car out of a street hole on Gordon Street. She cites hospital bills of 500 and 1000, car repair costs, and seeks damages of 5700. Other cases include a cellar-door fall and icy sidewalks with medical bills and lost time. committee adjourned for a full report.
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Gordon Street
J. W. Schwartz
Common Council
Schwarts
St. Vincent's’ Hospital
Gordon’ Street
Aye Schwartz
Schwartz
Joseph Delia
Elm Street
Stork
Bernard
Central Avenue
E. W. Henckels
Annie F. Morese
Hast Main
Burroughs Streets
Emma Mitchel
Railroad Avenue
Enright Accepts Second Term as Head of Police
New York reports Police Commissioner Richard J. Enright resigned at midnight and accepted a second five year term after greeting Mayor Hylan. He is expected to earn about ten thousand dollars annually under the salary ordinance now before the Board of Aldermen.
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Enright
New York
Richard J. Enright
Hylan
Hine
Board of Aldermen
Police believe man held here may be bigamist
Prisoner Fined for Failing to Provide for Nine Year Old Son, Sen. George W. Ashburn of 253 State Street arraigned in New Haven city court on a charge of failure to support his nine year old son. Investigators also suspect bigamy after matching four women. two known to police. Judge Hoyt ordered $7 weekly support and $500 bond or 60 days in jail. Ashburn could not bond out and was jailed. Two women appeared in court: Mrs Frances Ashburn wife number 3, who had him arrested for support. and Mrs Katherine Ashburn wife number 4, who said she married him in Bridgeport. Police may issue a warrant to bring him here for trial.
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George’ W. Ashburn
State Street
New Haven
Ashburn
Hoyt
Frances Ashburn
Ashbur
Katherine ‘Ash
Bridgeport
Thumb Amputated After Power Press Injury
Dominick Mathys of 126 Albion street, an employee at American Tube and Stamping Co., had his left thumb amputated after an injury on a power press at the plant. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital by Emergency hospital ambulance and treated by Dr. William O Connell.
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Dominick Mathys
Albion Street
American Tube & Stamping Co
Bridgeport Hospital
Mathys
William O'Connell
Police order eyed punch boards in shops province wide
Policemen in all precincts have been instructed by the assistant superintendent to watch stores within their jurisdiction and to check the public display and use of punch boards and similar prize winning gambling devices. Proprietors of stores with such boards are liable to arrest.
Coal Mine Owners Seek New Agreement Talks Begin
New York January 25 Coal mine owners in Western Pennsylvania and southwest fields have started negotiating new agreements with miners. The moves follow a conference this week between union officials and operators of the middle west. John Su Lewis press player of the General Electric company announced tonight.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Middle-West
John Su. Lewis
General Electric Com- America
American Rhine Troops Now on Water
Allied press report from Antwerp notes American soldiers aboard the transport Michtel moving down the Scheldt toward Savannah after arriving from Coblenz. Troops lined the rails sang farewell songs and bade goodbye as friends waved from the shore in the early darkness.
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Antwerp
Associated Press
Scheldt
Michtel
United States
Coblenz
Savannah
Siberia
Harvard Bulletin Denounces Ban on Negroes Admission
Harvard Alumni bulletin editorially condemns excluding Negro students from dormitory admission. It calls the policy a reversal of longstanding principles and urges continued open stand, anticipating further alumni debate before faculty and boards decide.
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Harvard Bulletin
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Alumni Bulletin
Harvard
Lo Bulletin
Lowell
Entertainment at Black Rock Auditorium Opens Season
The first dance and entertainment of the season at the Black Rock school auditorium featured Mrs. Jean Ingolsby in charge with helpers Miss Jessie Duhigg Mrs. Ruby Cook Mr. Minnie Shaw Miss Julian Levi George Cook Joseph Reynolds T Merle Shaw and Jack Ingolsby. Special numbers by Miss Gertrude Lockwood in unique costumes and solos by Mrs. Judith Flather and Joseph Weiler were followed by selections from the Dekhoven quartet Clifton Flather Joseph F Weiler F William Behrens and John Loxsom.
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Black Rock School
Jean Ingolsby
Jessie Duhigg
Ruby Cook
Minnie Shaw
Julian Levi
George Cook
Joseph Reynolds
T. Merle
Shaw
Jack Ingolsby
Gertrude Lockwood
Trene
Judith Flather
Joseph Weiler
Dekhoven
Clifton Flather
Joseph F Weiler
F. William Behrens
John Loxsom
Wheeler School Pupils Dramatize Stories Inh 8
Wheeler school pupils presented a varied program in the High school auditorium. From kindergarten to grade six all classes participated. Third and fourth graders under Miss Frances Plaisted performed Hansel and Gretel with notable skill. The Bird's Christmas Carol was staged by fourth and fifth graders with fine scenery. Rooms 11 and 12 supplied The King of the Months and A Night in Storyland. Prospect school orchestra directed by J Henry Hutzel performed between acts and Miss Shirley Dascomb contributed the music.
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Wheeler School
Higdergarten
Frances Plaisted
Radég
Prospect School
J. Henry Hutzel
Shirley Dascomb
Citizens Accept Westport Water Company Offer
Westport voters approved a one year rate system at a public hearing in Town Hall. The plan charges 12 cents per kilowatt for the first 50, 10 cents for the next 100, and 9 cents for each kilowatt over 150, replacing the prior 14-12-10 structure. Payment for compiling tax records was deferred as finances prepared final report.
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Westport
Westport Water Company
Edward M. Grout
C C F Will Attend Welder Funeral Today
A special meeting of Arcanum lodge officers No 41 I O F was held to arrange Frederick C Welder s funeral. He died Jan 24 and was a longtime attendee of Arcanum lodge services at his 44 Third Street residence at 2 20 p m interment at Lakeview cemetery.
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Arcanum Lodge
Frederick C. Welder
Nosahogan Lodge
Waterbury
Arcanum
Third Street
Lakeview Cenetery
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Valentines
Miss Page
Prohibition
Melroy
G. H. Merwin
Sons OF Revolution
Roses
Camarine Canes
Welder
Gude
Colonial Express
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Hartford
Boston
St. F
New London
Jacksonville
St. Petersburg
Stersburg
Fla
Canet
Racnrta
Florida
Connecticut
Seaboard
West 42Nd St
IR Linery
New York City
Bridgeport Trust
City Hall
Oriental Rugs
Beluchistans
Moussouls
Hammadans
Dazars
Lilahans
Meymarian’s Oriental Rug Store
Golden Hill St
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