Hartford County starts move for new courthouse
Hartford County legislative delegation met to consider a 200 000 tax levy due March 15 and a 750 000 bond issue at 4 1/2 percent to fund bridges between Warehouse Point and Windsor Locks and to explore sites for a proposed county courthouse. A committee was named to study erection actions and liquor license fee reforms while county reports warned the existing fifty year old courthouse would be inadequate within a decade.
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Man's Body Found in Water by Fort Hamilton Soldiers
A decomposed body found in the water near Brannen Brooklyn is believed to be a man about 55 years old, five feet five inches tall, around 178 pounds. Police cannot determine eye or hair color. the clothing included a white undershirt and a black belt. The body was retrieved by Fort Hamilton personnel and sent to the Kings County morgue.
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Greenwich Auto Crash Trial Postponed In Dense Report
Greenwich January 28 Ty charged with reckless driving had run down Mo 224 Millbank and his case postponed in rough court this morning by Judge James Meal to await the go-ahead for the next steps. Injuries were serious but the car was badly damaged and a bystander noted the wheels jammed.
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Glains Committee Inactive After Recent Meetings
The claims committee will be inactive for a period, with meetings postponed to late winter or early March. Alder Kornblut reports no new claims since the November election, though over 500 claims have been investigated, and the committee will not attend other meetings due to apportionment and birth of key meetings.
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Mayors await replies on proposed state tax reform
In Greenwich on January, Puriber action on proposed fare increases will be studied by Assistant City Attorney Henry Gireenstein and Mayor I. Hiam Behrens. The plan requires each city to contribute to a general fund to test the announced increase. The general fund budget will cover expenses of the fight, including about 14,000 dollars for a telecommunications expert. L. Sprague of Bridgeport is named principal speaker for an auxiliary function on January.
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Enry Gireenstein
I. Hiam Behrens
Meriden Fire Loss May Not Exceed 25000
Meriden fire on Colony street gutted the two story brick office section of Swift and Company last night. Damage appeared not to exceed 25000 as flames started from an unknown cause on the flat floor and the fire department confined the blaze to the burning area. The large warehouse and other buildings were endangered and rebuilding will start at once.
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Swift and Company
Colony Street
Virelli Again In N Y Court Seeking Extradition
Connecticut authorities pursue Joseph LaDone accused of auto theft in Greenwich. LaDone sits in $5,000 bond as he fights extradition after shifting lawyers and delaying tactics. Police will travel to New York with witnesses to press the case.
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Frank Virell
New York City
Joseph LaDone
Greenwich
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Connecticut
Are Smith
New York
Fire at Danbury Battery Station Damages 5000 Dollars
Special to The Telegram reports a fire at the Westinghouse Battery Company on 313 Main Street. Fire broke out from an overheated stove and spread to the roof, prompting a second alarm and full fire department response. Firemen extinguished the blaze in about an hour amid icy conditions. damage listed at 5000 dollars. Gordon Simpson of 755 Broad Street suffered a fractured slit ankle while cranking an automobile. He was taken to St Vincent hospital.
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Firemen battle Stratfield chimney blaze in cold gear
Stratford firemen fought a chimney fire at Frank Roger’s home on Wilson street from 9 to 12 o'clock as high winds and freezing water hindered efforts. Stratfield engine Fairfield chemical and Fairfield pump aided the scene but water scarcity and cold weather caused damage over 100 dollars.
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Robbery Probe After Opium Heist With Cop Attire
Police search Brooklyn for five men who tried to loot the New York Quinine & Chemical warehouse on North Eleventh Street. One robber wore a police uniform, but authorities say the man was not a real officer. Fingerprints at the scene are a key clue in identifying the suspects.
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New York Quinine & Chemical Company
North Eleventh Street
Brooklyn
Phillips Suggests Medal for Deeds of Stamford Men
Stamford January 28 Special to The Telegram Mayor A N Phillips Jr proposes an annual medal for a Po nee and Fire department member for outstanding service in duty. The measure has been sent to Police and Fire Boards and action is expected soon. Foreclosure on land in Shutfore owned by Ella P Willis of that town is sought by Joseph H Stagg Bridgeport mortgage holder of 1750 filed in Superior court yesterday.
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Bridgeport
Railroad trespassers fined in Fairfield
Special to The Telegram reports that about six railroad trespassers were arraigned in Town court. They were arrested by Railroad Police officers Bishop O'Brien Daudette Joseph Yesonyl and Guer Tetergen and each forfeited a $10 bond by nonappearance. John Votex of Scofield avenue was fined 4 and costs while charges against Stephen Ibo Louis Chani and Lougerie Latosca were nolled in payment of costs.
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Daudette
Joseph Yesonyl
Guer Tetergen
John Votex
Scofield Avenue
Stephen Ibo
Louis Chani
Lougerie Latosca
Heavy fines for liquor sellers in Shelton court
In Shelton on January 28 special to The Telegram Joseph Parese and Angelo Balester proprietors of a warnish restaurant at Mindst Street were fined on liquor law violations with costs. An additional cost for gaming law violations was imposed in Parese’s case. Parese appealed the liquor count while Balester paid his fine. State police seized wine liquor and several slot machines in a raid on January 14 as part of related actions.
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Angelo Balester
Warnish Restaurant
Mindst Street
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Balester
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Leo F. Carroll
Bernard Scully
Shipping Board Members Confirmed by Senate
Washington January 28 favorable reports were ordered today by the Senate commerce committees upon nominations Frederick J Thompson Alabama William Bil South Dakota and Bert E Haney Oregon to be members of the Shipping board The nominations were later confirmed by the Senate.
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Alabama
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South Dakota
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Oregon
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Child Neglect Allegations Lead to Arrests in Stamford
John Sessa of 247 West Main Street was arrested on neglect charges for his seven year old son Francis Allert Sessa found malnourished. The mother also faces similar charges but remains at large due to illness. A City court hearing is set for Monday with arrangements to send the boy to Meriden State Hospital. authorities allege neglect since birth.
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John Sessa
West Main Street
Francis Allert Sessa
Meriden State Hospital
Miants Motors and Mianus Diesel Consolidate in Stamford
Stamford January 25 Consolidation of the Miants Motor Works and the Mianus Diesel Engine company both of Stamford was announced today. Jerome of Seymour will head the new organization. The consolidation is expected to increase production and create a larger workforce.
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Additional suit filed against Mrs Jordan in Connecticut court
The Telegram reports Mrs Jane Jordan of Darien is named a defendant in a 2800 dollar action by Connecticut Roofing company. She allegedly owes more than 259905 to merchants in several cities. The suit was originally filed against Mrs Elizabeth Parsons, from whom Mrs Jordan bought her home in Darien.
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Eligabeth Parsons
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