Legal fight over Merritt will unsettles execution plan
In Probate Court Abe S. Geduldig represents contesting relatives against Odohn B. Helm who seeks to block Miss Merritt's sisters as executors. The contested will disposes of a $16,900 estate to sisters Florence Stammel and Adna Merritt while Helm, a Newark lawyer, claims spousal rights and previously named a different beneficiary. Judge Paul I Miller presides as hearings proceed with no ruling yet on Helm and other challengers.
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Abe S. Geduldie
Iatnes
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Dadge Paul Il. Miller
Gedlutg
Odohn Bt. Helm
Miss Merritt
Florence BE. Stammel
Adna Merritt
Helm
Newark
Andre Miler
Heim
Massachusetts Vital Statistics 1922 Marriage and Death Totals
Massachusetts 1922 vital statistics released show marriages at 38,890 in 1921 with a drop in marriages and a rise in deaths. The report notes births around 76,000 and provides comparative figures for 1921 and 1922 as recorded by state authorities in Boston.
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Bay State
Boston
Massachusetts
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Windham man fined after gunfire incident
A Windham resident faced court after firing a revolver at a neighbor to express grievance. He was fined 50, given 70 in costs, and received a suspended six month sentence. A third shot was fired during the incident, with the accused appearing in court last night.
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Wile Anth
Carel Shotutsebi
Barend
Windham
Iar
Sylvestery M. Beloghus
Surley
neteNbor
Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department Yearly Totals Revealed
The report shows 182 272 autos registered in the state with a total of 708 506 drivers. For the year ending June 30, receipts reached 422 678 95, reflecting a growth from the prior year as more vehicles and licenses were issued. The rise is attributed to more motor vehicles being registered and more operators obtaining licenses, plus registrations for several airplanes.
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Connecticut
Turks Flushed With Victories as U S Goes Slow
Turkish diplomacy shows a stalemate as Allied negotiations for revision of the armistice stall. Jamet Pasha reports progress but Americans and Allies withhold final acceptance, delaying signatures and risking broader American interests amid tentative timetables.
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Associated Press
alAmed
Ameria Merariy
Europe
Indexing County Court Files Fifty Years Old
Work of filing and indexing Fair field Superior court reports has progressed slowly as records from 1909 onward are cataloged. William Ss. Wearna, former local newspaper man, has compiled case numbers and docket entries, with files stored in fire proof steel cabinets near the state attorney's office for easy access.
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Fairfield Superior Court
Haileing
States Attorney Office
London Resident Dies Leaves Property Here
London resident dies leaving his entire estate in North City to Mrs. H Fortescue wife of George Fortescue of the British Museum. The will shows a $6,000 bequest to Chivever A Abele of Quincy Massachusetts. The town clerk reported the transfer yesterday as part of the estate settlement.
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North City
Henry, Chivato
Jond
H Fortescue
George Fortescue
British Museum
Chivever A. Abele
Quincy
Mase
Tedros
Yestseday Jones
John W
Yale
Chicago
Traffic Hazard Report By Chamber Of Commerce Soon
The Chamber of Commerce study group on street layouts and traffic hazards will publish a report next week. City maps and streets inspected will guide recommendations on dangerous intersections and hotspots for future improvements.
West Point Cadet Dies In Explosion Training
A graduate cadet from the United States Military Academy at West Point was instantly killed near West Point yesterday when struck in the chest by a fragment from an explosive charge during a drill to learn how to destroy a railroad if required.
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West Point
Newburgh
N.Y
George
United States
New Haven Sees Fifty Nine Baristers Made In State Trials
Fifty nine new barristers completed the examinations on Saturday as the state council announced the results. The list included a student, Didge, and Walter Antige who spoke on elements in modern life that may bring disrespect to the legal profession.
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Gager
Didge
Ite
Legion Denies Reported Meeting With New Haven Contortion
Edward J. Kelly, head of the Legion, denied a New Haven report that Legion posts in Contortion are slated to meet there to discuss vet eran of the tate wal appointments. The denial follows a city district inquiry into a 500 gallon issue at the bare retain plant.
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Legion
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Aniriver
New Hever
New Haven
Tate Wal
Dag Cum
Palice Deparim
Gander Ie Ua
Siena
Pxmostan Ata
Conn. police hold two facing many charges
Two individuals were arrested by Southington and Unionville police after involvement in an interstate crime ring. They appeared in federal court in Boston facing multiple charges with bonds set for possible next proceedings. Authorities say the case involves transport of stolen goods across state lines and potential ties to a broader network.
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Southington
Unionville
Boston
Postealiins
Prutaln
Tulgie Igy Kawaiski
Train robbers killed after Kowloon raid in Hong Kong
Reports from Hong Kong say 20 Chinese train robbers were killed in a battle with Chinese troops after a Cane Kowloon railway raid last Saturday. The main body fled into the hills with 90 Chinese captives, while a Chinese officer and a soldier died and loot valued at $50,000 was seized.
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Alsal 2
Cane Kowloon Railway
Cane
Ton
Baindita
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