Luce of Boston Fails to Arrive to Claim Bride
Luce of Brookline Massachusetts, a 59 year old millionaire and errant lover, did not appear to marry Miss Alice Golding of Newton Center. The March wedding was called off after his telegram saying he was unable to travel. Mrs Golding restricts further contact. a breach of promise suit may follow.
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Wiliam Andrew
Luce
Brookline
Mass
Alice Golding
Newton Center
Massachusetts
Golding
Wwe
Bridgeport
Frances Golding
Hartford
Charles Golding
Church of the Sacred Hears
Newton, Center
Connecticut vaccination law test at Superior Court would affect attendance
Hartford July 3 Determinations to obtain a ruling on the state vaccination law may test its meaning in non Hartford county cases. George R Sturges says suits could be tried in higher court to clarify if a child can be kept from school for noncompliance. The state seeks a ruling despite no crime found in prior cases, while opponents urge a test case even if a weak scientific basis exists.
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Hartford
State Education Department
Hartford County
George R Sturges
Henry Ahlgren
Avon
James G. Brown
Superior Courtn
Attorne
Hugh M Alcorn
Superior Court
J. Ziglatzki
Connecticut Medical Liberty League Inc
Unclear ballot results and vote shifts in multiple ballots
Fragmentary OCR notes show candidates such as Franklin D Roosevelt in New York receiving a single vote and Orleans with twenty votes in an unspecified ballot round. Mentions George Gordon Battle and Senator Edwards with lone votes in various ballots and references to a delegation switching from J W Davis before returning.
Indictments Dropped Against Corcoran and Coakley
Cambridge July 3 verdict finds William Corcoran former Middlesex DA and Daniel Coakley disbarred Boston attorney not guilty on all counts. Jury deliberated 27 hours after May 21 start in Superior Court. Coakley carried to courtyard by cheering supporters. state alleged a blackmail ring among lawyers extorted funds via threats and immunity promises.
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Cambridge
Mass
Theran
William We Corcoran
Middlesex County
Daniel FH. Coakley
Boston
Coakley
Nathan Tufts
Joseph ©. Peiliter
Middlesex
Suffolk
Another Suspect in Meter Thefts Returned Here
Detectives bring Frank Pancurak alias Eld Sniffin 22 of Yonkers New York to face charges as part of a six man gas theft ring. Pancurak is the fifth arrested after four others received jail sentences. Police seek the remaining member and plan arraignments in city court.
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Gang of Six
Robert McCullough
Yonkers
N. Y
Frank Panturak
Eld Sniffin
Mulford Street
Pancurak
Webb Will Admitted to Probate in Fairfield
Fairfield July 5 The will of Gertie Emily Gorman Webb disposing of a 2 000 000 estate including property in Greenfield Hill was admitted to probate today by Probate Judge Bacon Wakeman. Charles H Webb husband and chief beneficiary and Bridgeport Trust Co named executors with no contest. The will was proved on the basis of New York court records and its final status remains pending in Connecticut.
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Fairfield
Gertie
Emily Gorman Webb
Greenfield Bill
Bacon Wakeman
Charles Hi. Webb
Bridgeport Trust Co
New York Court
Perfect Weather Promised For Eventful Holiday
Bridgeport plans a grand Fourth of July with a fireworks display meant to eclipse all past shows. Ideal weather is forecast as thousands prepare to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the signing of a historic universal rights document. The day features baseball, tennis, golf, and track events, plus a Seaside park junior city championship track test at 2 pm.
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Bridgeport
United States Weather Observer
Newfield Park
Hamonds
Seaside Park
New York, New Haven and ‘Hartford Railroad Company
Speal
New York City
Coast Artillery Band
Park
Tamas Walker
Perry Memorial Arch
Park Avenue
Powder Explosions Burn 26 Children Warn Against Firecrackers
The pre holiday powder burn injuries rose to 26 with 12 youngsters treated at the Emergency Hospital for powder burns from cannon crackers. Physicians warned parents to keep large crackers away from children and to use antiseptic care and tetanus serum where needed. Names and ages of victims include John Keeler six Stratford Joseph Molgard twenty one Barwell sixteen Joseph Caveleo sixteen Christopher Neely twelve Stephen Colettia twelve Joan Delaney ten Raymond Twycynski ten Joseph Dellarocco eighteen Joseph Sabbatino fifteen Arthur Dunworth ten John Feressie nine.
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John Keeler
State Street
Joseph Molgard
Stratford
Barwell
Maple Street
Joseph Caveleo
Hallett Street
Christopher Neely
Palisade Avenue
Stephen Colettia
Central Avenue
Joan Delaney
Gra~gory Street
Raymond Twycynski
Farrel Avenue
Joseph Dellarocco
Housaonic Avenue
Joseph Sabbatino
Lexington Avenue
Fairfield Man Arrested on Non-Support Complaint
Alexander Vig of Box 168 Fairfield was arrested yesterday on a wife’s complaint for non support. He was released in bonds of 150 dollars.
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Alexander Vig
Fairfield
Delegates in New York Consider General Expense Fund
New York July 3 delegates exhausted by their extended stay may be reimbursed. William Jennings Bryan proposed creating a general expense fund to cover distressed delegates. He discussed the plan with McAdoo campaign manager David Ladd Rockwell who approved it and prepared to present it to the national committee. Bryan did not specify funding sources but guaranteed it would be cost effective if adopted.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Flo
David Ladd Rockwell
McAdoo
Bryan
Eight Auto Accidents and One Arrest in Day
Wight auto accidents reported to police yesterday. Harvey H. Clark of 128 Island Brook avenue was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence following an accident at Broad street and Houth avenue. Several collisions involved trucks and local residents, with injuries from flying glass and bicycles. An unidentified boy was struck by a car driven by Ernest Selleck, De von.
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Connecticut Avenue
Golden Hl
Harrison Streets
Kalman, Goldberger
Prank J. Chapman
George W. Johnson
Mount Vernon
N. 3
Park Place
Albert H. Dumachat
Charles R. Dell
Branford
Water
John Streets
Alice Weed
William, Weed
Lone Hill
James’ J. Mettee
Main Strelot
Arthur Moran
Arch Street
Arthur Elerman
Charlea Street
Dominick ‘Verrilli
Pembroke Street
John Selacy
Ogden Street
Ernest Selleck
Devon
Old Connecticut tavern tale reveals Prohibition era lore
A Bridgeport Sunday Post feature explores Falvuera County tavern days when bounty ruled and prices were modest. The rediscovered inn ledgers show a world where prohibition talk would have puzzled elders, portraying vivid early Connecticut life and humor.
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Falvuera County
Connecticut
Bridgeport Youth Passes Connecticut Bar Exam
Maurice J. Buckley of Bridgeport leads statewide bar exam success with 34 pass rate from 122, sole Fairfield County winner. Graduated Bridgeport High School 1921 and Catholic University with honors, Buckley joins peers from Stratford Stamford and New York in the July New Haven oath session. Fairfield county’s Marquette to relocate practice.
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Maurice Jr
Buckley
Michael Buckley
Willian Street
Bridgeport
Connecticut
New Haen
Fairfield
County
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Mr .Buckley
Pairfield County
Frederick Converse Beach
Wim Street
Stratford
George Wise
Pagitic Street
Stamford
Joseph R. Marquette, Jr
Park Row
New York City
Inne
Fairfield County
Marquette
Robert H. Alcorn
Maxwell Alderman
Edward J. Brennen
Wallace W. Brown
Eleanor &. Burch
Danzinie Camrh
Wilson C. Colvin
George Dimensie
Herbert Emanuelson
Hisworth Helena Gates
Maxwell
George BM. Hyman
Wiliam
F. Keefe
Frank J. Kelly
Wilfrid G. Lundberg
Mary
Manchester
John J. McGarry
Israel Nair
Sarael Palmer
Edward M. Toosenthal
Manuel §. Sachs
Abraham Sarason
Harry I. Shapiro
Herbert Spencer
Morris B. Straka
Jacob Sweedler
John Walker
Charles A. Watrous
Neq E. Ostmark
Norwalk
Greenwich
Frederick Waterhouse
Super Court
New Haven
Smith Is Gaining Steadily Now 335 McAdoo Holds 469
Will Rogers reports from Madison Square Garden on July 3. He rails against delegates and votes at the Democratic convention. He jokes about New York’s municipal swimming pool and suggests manager Tex Rickard turn on the water during the valetting. The piece ends noting continued discussion on page nine.
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Smith
McAdoo
Will Rogers
Madison Square Garden
New York
Tex Rickard
Tagwart
Mack
Brannan
Democratic Convention Deadlock and Local News Highlights
The Democratic convention adjourns after a deadlock with plans to reconvene at 1 o'clock today. Delegates call on New York governor, funds discussed to cover campaign expenses. Bridgeport reports property purchase for St. Andrew's mission in Black Rock. Weather and holiday events promise perfect conditions for municipal fireworks and diversions. Maurice J Bucksley passes exams. 34 of 128 candidates approved. A series of incidents and notices follow, including a Montreal bank robbery case, a regiment’s training, and various local civic updates from Fairfield and surrounding towns.
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Connecticut
Smith
New York
Bryan
Bridgeport
Black Rock
New St. Andrew's Mission
Yehers
Ode Bridgeporter
Maurice J Bucksley
Walfield County
Ford
Burdick
Coolidge
Brillant Warp Ag
Opry Company
Man Fires Gun From Bus Window Arrested
Anthony Simmaells of 82 Beers Street was arrested after firing a revolver with blank cartridges from a jitney bus window. He is held on bond set at $25 in city units for discharging firearms.
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Anthony Simmaells
Beers ‘Street
Democratic Convention Surpasses Ballot Record Without Nominee
Madison Square Garden July 3 reports the Democratic National Convention failing to nominate a presidential candidate after 641 ballots. McAdoo leads on the latest ballots while Smith and McSdoo lose ground. favorite sons blamed for staying in the race and delaying a result as the party nears a possible adjournment until July 4.
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Madison Square
Garden
Peides
McAdoo
Smith
McSdoo
Douglas
Sippi
Missouri
Connecticut Smith Delegates Gall On Their Candidate
Connecticut Smith delegates to the Democratic national convention meet Governor Alfred E. Smith at Madison Square Hotel. They praise his loyalty and back his candidacy while noting McAdoo’s vote counts and surrounding speculation. No move by Connecticut delegation to promote Homer S. Cummings.
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New York
Smith
Connecticut
Alfred E. Smith
Madison’ Square Hotel
Franklin “Th. Roosevelt
Archibald McNeil, Jr
Bridgeport
Edward G. Dolan
Manchester
Frank Fenton
Witllmanck
William Fr. Thoms
Weterby
Peter Witzhenry
Waterbury
Adoo
Homer
Cummings
Stamford
Connecticut Votes Smith 10 McAdoo 4
Connecticut ballots shift during the Democratic National convention shows a nine tenths vote transfer from McAdoo to Smith. By the 61st and final ballot, Smith leads 19 to 4, with earlier sessions noting splits such as 9 to 10 and 49 to 10 in Connecticut’s delegation.
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McAdoo
Smith
Teli
Ballod
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