Fireman Admits Finks Fire Set In Ridgefield Case
Alfred Paine a Ridgefield gardener and active fireman confessed to setting the Northrup barn fire on June 5 and another Nash property blaze in October 1923. He faces arson charges after waiving examination and is jailed in Danbury on five thousand dollar bond awaiting September Superior Court. State police linked the fires to a yearlong spate of incidents in the area.
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Alfred Paine
Egleston
Northrup
Paine
John Kelly
Howard Keating
Leo F. Carroll
Nash
Justice of the Peace
Nicholas
Danbury
Criminal Superior Court
Darien
Bridgeport Man Elected Head Of Janitors Society
Alfred White of Bridgeport was elected president of the Connecticut Engine and Janitors association at its closing meeting in Stamford. He succeeds D. A. Murray of New Haven, who declined another nomination after 15 years as president. Allan B. Lawson of Stamford became vice president, W Beegan of New Haven secretary, A A Tibball of Bridgeport treasurer, and James Riley of Norwalk sergeant at arms. Norwalk and Southington formed new town chapters since the last meeting.
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Connecticut Engine and Janitors Association
Alfred White
Bridgeport
White
D. A. Murray
New Haven
Murray
Allan B. Lawson
W. Bee
Aged Japanese Prince Masayoshi Matsu Kata Dies at 89
Prince Masayoshi Matsu Kata elder statesman of Japan dies at 89 in Tokio after a recent return from illness. He had been reported dead last March and previously in last September earthquake, with a period of recovery before his passing.
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Associated Press
Masayoshi Matsu-Kata
Matsu-Kata
Tokio
Shelton Mayor's Son Held On Traffic Charge
Shelton July 2 Wells Beard son of Mayor BN Beard will appear next Monday in City Court charged with operating his father's motor vehicle without proper registration. He was arrested by State Policeman Bernard Scully.
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Wells Beard
BN. Beard
Bernard Scully
Ex Consul Edward Creevey Dies After Brief Illness
Funeral services for Edward Allen Creevey former U S Consular official will be held Saturday at 2 PM from Henry E Bishop mortuary chapel 274 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport Interment in Lakeview Cemetery Creevey served in Germany Nova Scotia Leylon and the Azores after entering the service in 1901 He lived in Newark NJ the last four years survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Ivan Cann and Mrs L A Caldwell Jr and one son B Allen Creevey He was 32nd degree Mason member of Pyramid Temple and Hamilton Commandery.
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Edward Allen Creevey
United States Consular Service
Bridgeport
Henry E. Bishop
Fairfield Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Creevey
United States
Germany
Nova Scotia
Leylon
Azores
Newark
N. J
Ivan
Cann
Elmwood, Avenue
L. A. Caldwell, Jr
Canaan
B. Allen Creevey
Honolulu
Pyramid Temple
Hamilton Commandery
McAdoo leads at convention after 42nd ballot bold rally
Bryan defense of McAdoo boosts his bid as 300 votes reached and a majority looked possible today. Cummings and Spellacy each added one vote in the latest session as the convention adjourned until 10 AM. Smith close behind with Davis of West Virginia slipping after losing votes to McAdoo.
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McoAdoo
Cummings
Spellacy
Adoo
H. Comley
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A. Creavy
U. S
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D'Elia
Wiliam
Walsh
New Britain
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Ridgefield Court
Fairfield Committee
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Stanford
New Canaan
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Gertie Gorman Webb
Fairfield
Sasses
James Re Mead
Curt Land
Stamford
Danbury
Bethel
Pioneer Bank
Westport
Compo Beach
Canaan
Tate
Bridgewort
New Haven
Kane
Tarl Webb
Worcester
Westerbury
Albany
Hartford
Springfield
Zanasier
Washington
Brown
Detroit
Danzy Vance
Giants
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City Bonds Bring Premium of 11997 in Bridgeport Sale
Bridgeport issued 450000 in Warren Harding High school bonds at 4.25 percent. Boston firm BR M Grant & Co purchased for 461997, a premium of 11997. Bids from Hincks Bros Co and The Bridgeport Trust Co and others influenced the sale. Proceeds fund construction of the new Warren Harding High School.
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Boston
Bernard Eating
Bn Aw
Tsoyo Bridgeport
Hincks Bros. Co
Bridgeport Trust Co
Hincks Bros
Bridgeport
Eldridge and Co
Forbes and Co
National City Co
A. M. Lamport
Haterbrook and Co
R. L. Day and
Ico
Warren Harding High School
Foreign Service Shakeup Under Rogers Bill Announced
Washington July 2 The State Department disclosed a sweeping reorganization under the Rogers bill retiring sixty permanent officers for age or resignation and reclassifying posts. One diplomat and $1 consular officials reached 65 years, five attaches moved to not reinstated, eight diplomats and 13 consular officers were demoted for efficiency, and two resigned.
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Washington
State Department
Rogers
The Togo Tour Spills Laughs Across Java This Week
Hashi mure Togo travels through Java delivering jokes to ease tension as Democratic delegates weigh funding and strategy. The piece notes a lighthearted departure from anxiety surrounding party decisions and convention blues.
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Hashimure Togo
Java
Ha Ia
Sisi
Millionaire Luce Abandons Bride to Be Then Returns
Boston millionaire and Morse Ireland Safe Co president William A. Luce left his fiancée Miss Alice Golding after sending a note claiming a needed rest. He boarded a train to New York and stayed at the Stratfield hotel. A telegram reached her and Luce promised to return to Boston and complete the marriage plans.
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Morse-Ireland Safe Company of
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Stratfield Hotel
Cho
Alice Golding
Frances Golding
Luce
Miss Golding
Transcontinent Air Mail Flyers Deliver on Time
East bound transcontinental air mail arrives 6 minutes late at Gill with 12 pouches totaling 834 pounds. Delays from a mail truck and a 20 mile hour east wind are noted, with pilots changed at multiple hubs. A special California flowers gift travels to Mrs. Galvin Coolidge from Mrs. James Power. Westbound night airmail reaches Hazelhurst Field after 34 hours 40 minutes.
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WN. Y
Wasiley Ty, Smith
Gill P. m
Cleveland
Smith
Pennsylvania
California
Galvin Coolidge
James L. Power
San Francisco
Chicago
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Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
Omaha
Mineola
Nevagi
Curell
Winslow
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Yale announces new broadcasting method for locating listeners
Yale University engineers demonstrate a binaural broadcasting method that lets a radio listener locate performers relative to the microphone as if in a studio. Franklin M. Doolittle describes transmitting space sensation, creating a stereoscopic illusion of solidity in radio sound.
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Dunham Electrical Laboratory
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Man Found Dead in New Britain Police Puzzled
William A. Walsh brother of building commissioner John J. Walsh was found dead outside Ukranian Hall in New Britain. Police say neck injuries and facial bruising suggest death around 1 am, with body discovered at four o'clock. Robbery not suspected as money remained. Family questions foul play. investigations continue.
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New Britain
William A. Walsh
John J. Walsh
Youngs
Walsh
Ukranian Hall
Lyons
Theatre Prices Drop After Tax Elimination
The city theatres announce new admission rates effective today following the removal of a federal 10 percent tax and a 5 percent state tax. The Polis and Palace lower downstairs to 50 cents from 60, Majestic lowers downstairs to 80 cents and upstairs to 20 cents from 23, with boxes and logos at 50 and 35 cents. Smaller theatres also cut prices to pass on the tax savings.
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Palace
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State Policeman Henry Promoted to Centerbrook Duty
Superintendent Robert T. Hurley announced the promotion of State Policeman Thomas J. Henry of 1924 East Main Street to officer in charge of Centerbrook Barracks. Sergeant Williams moves to Hartford. Henry joined the department about a year ago after military service and Singey Manufacturing work. a native of the city and Ninth District Republican Club member.
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Robert T. Hurley
Thomas J. Henry
East Maln Street
Centerbrook Barracks
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Centerbrook
Hartford
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Singey Manufacturing Company
Elub
Will Rogers Speech at Democratic Convention in New York
Nominating speech by Will Rogers to be released to press. He addresses the convention in Madison Square Garden urging Republicans to rethink the party’s direction and reflects on the Democratic legacy of Jefferson and Jackson as he warns about the party’s future. Continued on Page Two.
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Wilt. Rogers
Madison Square Garden
New York
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Will Rogers
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Jackson
Bob LaFollette
Grand and Glorious United
Harvard Professor Lovett Dies in Liverpool Residence
Dr Robert Williamson Lovett of Boston died after a brief illness at the Liverpool home of Sir Robert Tones. A Harvard University orthopedic surgery professor and longtime Boston surgeon since 1886 he served as a U S army major in the medical corps during the recent war. He was 63.
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Liverpool
Robert Williamson Lovett
Boston
Robert Tones
Cummings and Spellacy Each Earn One Democratic Nomination Vote
In New York on the district ballot Spellacy of Hartford and Cummings of Stamford each received one vote for the Democratic presidential nomination. Cummings briefly led then lost to Smith as Connecticut swung to McAdoo on the 4th ballot. New Hampshire and South Dakota shifted counts before party delegates realigned, triggering a large convention demonstration led by California.
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Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford
Homer
Cummings
Stamford
Smith
Spellacy
New Hampshire
McAdoo
South Dakota
Connecticut
California
Connecticut Standard
Missouri
Firework Prices Spark Complaints Across City Stands
City vendors selling fireworks on sidewalks and in vacant stores face price hikes. Firecrackers rose from five cents to double, torpedoes reach five cents, cap pistol ammunition climbs from a penny. Small Horan candles cost ten cents and large twenty five. Supply remains ample for a busy Fourth.
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Bridgeport
McAdoo Gains Momentum At Democratic Convention
At Madison Square Garden McAdoo neared a new high in ballots and crossed 500 votes amid frantic floor maneuvers. He surged from 416 1/2 on the thirtieth ballot to 505 1/2, aided by shifts from Davis and Bryan’s platform attack. Uncertain whether he can reach a two thirds rule, the fight continued with further ballots and strategic maneuvering.
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New York
Walliam
Gibbs McAdoo
Baltimore
San Francisco
McAdoo
John W. Davis
William Jennings Bryan
Bryat
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Bryan
Rampus
William M. Me
Connecticut Ballot Update in McAdoo Smith Race
Connecticut delegation voting on the 40th to 42nd ballots shows shifts with McAdoo gaining two votes on the 40th to reach 10 for Smith and 4 for McAdoo before a final day ballot. McAdoo waives one note vote on the 41st and retains it on the 42nd, leaving Smith leading the day’s last ballot with Me Aloo referenced.
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Smith
Me- Aloo
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