Russell Whiting Dies Suddenly in Bridgeport Business Leader
Russell Tomlinson Whiting aged 74, longtime Bridgeport businessman and bank executive, died after a brief illness. He led Whiting Wholesale & Retail Grocery, served as vice president of Mechanics & Farmers Savings Bank, and held director roles at First National Bank. A 32nd degree Mason, he left a widow Mary A. Brocka and three children, with funeral arrangements pending.
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Russell Tomlinson Whiting
Pairfield, Avenue
Whiting Wholesale & Retail
Mechanic & Farmer, Savings Bank
Bridgeport
Nldaat
Waiting
State
Lafayette Strats
Whitingler
New York
Jt Kind
Whiting
Mechanic & Farmers Savings Bank
First National Bank
Christchurch
Abbig Hie
Whiting Ienven
Mids
Mary A. Brocka
Russell H. Whiting
Eunice
Eunice W. Naramora
Greenwich court holds care owner for manslaughter
James Brigge, a Greenwich saloon owner, is held for trial on manslaughter charges after shooting Arthur Doran on July 2. He testified he believed his gun was unloaded and that he fired only after Doran challenged him. The case, heard by Judge James R. Mezd, followed a coroner’s inquest. Brigge had been held without bail.
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Greenwich
James Brigge
Hell Fo Tate
Superior Court
James R. Mezd
Brigge
Arthur Doran
James M. Walsh
Briggs
Doran
Dorin
Ehnot
Briges Hadeen
Germany Granted Moratorium Under British French Pressure
Paris reports a high official says Britain secures a 1923 cash payments moratorium for Germany and a partial in kind relief. The move follows a Reparations commission meeting with President Poincare, triggering French protests yet a large majority approval.
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Germany
C. F. Bertelli
Paris
Great Britain
Poincare
John Bradbury
Regarations Commission
Durant’s Offer For Locomobile Plant Debated
W C Durant former General Motors head plans a definite offer for the Locomobile Company of America Bridgeport plant at a New York creditors meeting today. Receivers Edmund Wolfe Elmer Havens and counsel John Pullman confirm a prior agreement acceptable to creditors though details and final decision await the New York session. Durant may offer about 2 million dollars for the Bridgeport plant and to form a company to manufacture Locomobile cars with plans for a 200000 unit annual output at lower price points.
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Bridgeport
General Motors Corporation
New York
Full
W. C. Durant
Locomobile Company of America
Durant
Wolfe
Kag
Comany
Aate
Mr. Wollo
Ghamaling Works
Rurayea
Woile
Havens
Maka Cars
Ap Auto- MaOblla
Gondonester
Logomobile
Dtr
Durant Motors, Inc
Dnig
Hagen Leads Field in Skokie Tourney at Skokie Country Club
Walter Hagen tops a crowded field at Skokie Country Club as he pursues the British golf crown and the American title. His strong form in the Skokie tourney keeps him poised to potentially hold both crowns, a historic feat never before achieved.
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Walter Hagen
Skokie Country Club
Glen. Com
Hagen
Wang
Qisu Valley
Gol
Sandwich
Skokle
Milford Police Chase Over Stolen Piano Dramatizes Local Saga
Milford July 14 A lively pursuit unfolds as a heavy furniture truck seeks to reclaim a piano owned by Mrs Willis Wilmot. The Sherwoods tenants of 21 Highland Ave opposed dispossession during tax disputes and bank action, prompting police to intervene as the piano disappeared toward a touring car.
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Milford
George Mallory
Willis W. Wilmot
Oak Avenue
George Sherwood
Highland Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Wilmot
Isi
Jidison
Ine Sherwood
Wilmor
D&lot
Sherwooes
Oppose Vote of N H Road in B M Meeting
Boston July 11 Judge Crosby reserved judgment on Edmund P B Codman minority petition seeking injunction to bar votes by New Haven owned 120000 shares representing 23 percent of Boston and Maine railroad at adjourned stockholders meeting. New Haven trustees for six directors were appointed by the United States Circuit Court.
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Boston
Crosby
Tia Suprema
Edmund PB. Codman
Boston and Maine Railroad Company
New York, Wew Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Boston and Maine Corporation
Boston and Maine
New Haven
United States Circuit Court
Southern District of
New York
Maine
Encumbrances on Morris Metal Go Out at $85,000
In bankruptcy court yesterday trustee Samuel Relch pushed for a quit claim reducing encumbrances on the Morris Metal Products plant from 875,000 to 885,000 to ready the property for sale. The hearing disclosed missing books and disputed custody of key records, with vows to recover minutes and checkbook.
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Morris Metal
Morris Metal Products Company, Inc
Yeaerday
Samuel Relch
In Mortis Metal Product
Robert’ Newman
Bridgeport Projecthve Company
Morris Metal Producta Company
Neawyoan
Morris Metal Produce Company
Edward K.nicholson
Carl Foslex
Superior Court
Millionaire Ward Out On Bail In Indictment
Walter Ward, held in Westchester County Jail for 26 days on an indictment charging him with attempted murder in a confrontation with Clarénée Peters, was released on bail of 50 090. The judge refused to dismiss the indictment, noting no evidence of deliberate crime and finding Ward acting in self defense. Ward left for New Rochelle with his wife and relatives. His mother-in-law Mrs Curtis, sought for weeks, testified during the proceedings. District Attorney Wells had issued a subpoena for her to testify in related conspiracy charges against Ward's father. Continued on page two.
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White Plains
N. F
Wilara Gurtls
Ward
New Rochelle
Hll Shegs
Death by powerful drug claimed in Mrs Hotchkiss case
Mrs Jase Richmond Borden Hotchkiss, tied to Bridgeport’s prominent family, died off Fairfield beach not by drowning but after taking a potent drug with alleged intent to suicide. Dr Christian and Medical Examiner Donaldson offered conflicting views on poison and autopsy, while family doubts a self inflicted death amid reports of a brief encounter with an unidentified man before she disappeared.
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Phelan
Jase Richmond Borden Hotchkiss
Edward
Fairfield
Jota J. Phelan
Renee Pees
Christian
Garlick
Pacian
Christina
Hotchiss
Donaldaca
Tam
Hochittss
Christian Delfaves
Hecchklsa
Hetehklas
Follee
Tairfeld
Sororer Phelan
Seroner
Arrest Follows Row at Game at Circus Grounds
James J. Bebb, 22, of 237 Choton avenue, accused concessionaire Leuretta Moylan of defrauding him after a short change at Circus Grounds. He allegedly punched Moylan. Moylan denied taking any money and was arrested for assault. Bebb posted $23 bond for City Court appearance.
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James J. Bebb
Choton Avenue
Five Circus Grounds
Westera
Leuretta Moylan
Mea Moylan
Aken
Behen
The Lure of the Saw Dust Ring Amuses Young Audiences
A fragment from Bridgeport Sunday Post recounts a child’s whispering call to the circus and a girl leaving home for the excitement of the ring. The piece invites readers to order the upcoming Sunday issue for her full story.
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Gnu
Bagind
Peal
Ihvidees Nort
Hiim
Northwest railroad shopmen seek peace talks in Chicago
About 21 000 striking shopmen from Northwestern roads gather in Chicago for a secret conference with B M Jewell of the Federation of Labor. Reports say they seek permission to open peace negotiations while guarding against mail interference and violence as operations and tolls are debated.
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Chicago
B. M. Jewell
The
Federation of Labor
Jewell
Ton
Northawa Pacific
United States Railyway Labor Board
High Tension Men Stay On Job Over Renewal Walkout
An order for a renewal walkout by high tension electricians at New Haven road was countermanded by union officials shortly before departure time. The action aimed to protest the refusal to reinstate 13 workers unable to resume duties with their 141 colleagues who returned last week. Delegates from Local 1025 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers conferred with superintendent Hoge Gillian and other New Haven officials on restoring the 13 workers and adjusting conditions.
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Loon
International ‘Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Hoge Gillian
New Haven
Boal Strike to Be Settled Amid White House Talks
President Harding backs coal commission to settle the anthracite strike. Cabinet endorses arbitration and urges miners and operators to meet at the conference table. Operators to announce their decision on arbitration as talks continue in Washington.
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White House
Washington
Harding
On Coal Commission
Ladvisers
Coal Commission
M1 HiUerod Hesinen
Warding
Cecide
President Harding Proclaims Rail Labor Board Authority
President Harding issues a proclamation urging citizens to uphold law and keep rail service and mail moving amid strikes. He asks public authorities and citizens to assist in safe operations and peaceful settlement of disputes between shop craft workers and carriers, asserting workers have the right to continued employment to transport mail.
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Authority of Rail Labor Board
Washington
Harding
White House
United States
Ooen
Post Office Department
Trale
Hardingway
States Railroad Labor Board
Road Labor Board
Spera
Double Drowning Narrowly Averted off Walnut Beach
At Walnut Beach a 17 year old New York girl Rose Atlas wandered beyond her depth and cried for help. Four men aided by a canoe rescued her but one rescuer nearly drowned in the attempt. Several locals aided in the perilous sequence with resuscitation efforts by Dr. Baragaw.
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Walnut Beach
Rose Atlas
New York
Atlas
Alta Washburn
Soundview Hotel
Warry Keuhn
de Witt Keily
Stawe Avenue
Melville Dobson
George John
Grocery Story
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Bridgeport Sunday Post
Shop Crafts OF
Northwest
Brotherhood
Associated Revs
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Mamerea
Biz Tour
Parkway
Aiapmien
Alton
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Tox Morrow
United States Railroad Labor Board
Amess
Gematlinien Ta Sey
BD. W. Helt
Brathere Hood
Railway Sigsalman
Railroad Harbor Board
Ratvikes
Marsha] Moore
Porria
Inten
Trans
Miss Ating
John
Kouhn
Myres Beach
Mins
Augy
Bartram
Napeatuck Avenue
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