Public Sale of Assets of Smith Reveals $3423 Proceeds
Public sale conducted by Deputy Sheriff Reily at the Municipal Garage Yard realized 3423 from Smith assets under attachment by the city. The event included bids on a Hudson and a Chalmers touring car, with limited amounts. stock sales drew lively bidding, while older fixtures and soda fountain depreciated in value.
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Howard F. Smith
Reily
Indy Yard
Joseph J. Devine
Smith's
Alfred Street
Fairfield Avenue
Sita
Barnett Hart
Atlantic Hotel
Fatai Salvage
Hidi
Hudson
Chalmers
Frank “Hank” Griffin
Carleton Street
Reilly
Jamous
Somers Jr
West Avenue
Municipal
Tage Makute
Clarkson Est
Lucts
Capital Stock of
Just Co
Bank
Allares
Capital Bridgenant
Women Unite 70 Escape Arrest After Argument
A disorderly crowd on Washington avenue in Psy antics of two war palsy cush!s rough the crowd. Two women fled to a home at 134 High street as police arrived. Marie Tha t Holmes was charged with breach of the peace and Miss Hams with drunkenness and tires of the pears.
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High Washington Avenue
High Street
Opeo
Marie
Holmes
Miss Hams
Exploding mailed book injures woman in Massachusetts
A hand made explosive book mailed to Mrs. Grieve Dew in Massachusetts exploded injuring Sadie Beanart when opened by Mrs. Lewat at home. The device burned her hand and torso as investigators led by Inspector Sullivan traced a prior snail cabinet parcel sent last May. A later incident involved a light bulb replacement that triggered another concealed explosive. Authorities say the contact was broken during handling.
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Sadie Beanart
Sullivan
Lawla
Yagnett
Vhielsisa
Two Injured in Triple Collision Near Gillette's Garage
A July 16 triple collision on the New Haven Bridgeport road near Gillette's garage left two people injured and two new autos and a five ton truck damaged. A loaded truck rolled down a 35 foot embankment after colliding with two showroom fresh cars, while one car toppled, injuring Mrs. Fred Ellen and Harold Linnell among others. Meriden driver L. J. Wel Contach stated headlight glare blinded him, causing the crash.
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Orange
Gillette
New Haven Bridgeport Road
L Wonter
Fred Ellen
Stratford Avenus
Yaarford
Moalford
Harold Linnel
Humie
West Flavt
Tacir Homey
L. J. Wel
Arrest Youth Who Deserted Mother for Woman’s Love
Thomas Tuerrie, 24, was arrested at 1427 Fairfield Avenue on a warrant from Wheaton police in Roxbury. He left his home in Massachusetts for Bridgeport to be with a woman, prompting his mother to plead with authorities as officers tracked him. He reportedly fled from home again after a trip to Tenn and was brought back to his mother in Roxbury.
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Taxbury
Mass
Bridgeport
Falice
Thomas Tuerrie
Fairfield Avenue
pxvUry
Enab Spesine Severd
Roxbury
Hismuthar
Wes
MacDonald to Discuss County Highway Problems
MacDonald will discuss county highway issues at a luncheon with the Chamber of Commerce. The session will cover planned improvements, road conditions, and proposed durable post road construction to the New York line, with city officials detailing route and funding considerations.
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MacDonald
Wek
A. Machionald
Rapaber of Commerce
Preilenainfield County
Brice Ne
Local figures name troubled cases and civic plans
Local reports list a jailed man for mistreatment of an elderly mother, a coroner's death ruling, a chamber committee backing Seaside club purchase, and city health initiatives. Other items note highway visits, safety drives, and public asset sales, with multiple crimes and municipal actions across Fairfield County.
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Christopher O'Rourke
Canaveri Brothers
Louisy
Hotz
Phelan
Chamber
Wil
Sylvan Crest
McDonald
Bridgeport
New Haven
Ecpronsr
David A. Grennan
Westport
Howard F. Smith
Fairfield
Trumbull
New State
Indiana
Ansonia Mar
Legatee
Danbury
Danbury East Siders
Totell Buble Utilities Commission
Mford Pollée Clean
Port Chester
Kfeven
Gels
Woodbury
Boston
Hartford
Youth Drowns After Walking Into Deep Holes at Charles Island
Milford July 76 special to Telegram recounts how John Finn 19 Port Richmond Staten Island and companions Matthew Reilly 19 and George Kinney 18 West Brighton attempted to rescue Finn after stepping into deep holes near Charles Island. Finn drowned and Reilly perished while Evans failed in a second rescue. authorities recovered Finn’s body several yards from the shore.
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Milford
John J
Inn
Treadwell Avenue
Port Richmond
Staten
Charles Taland
Abboutt
Fobert O. Hall
Tranistanus
Bridgeport
Chamberlin & Hall
Hall
Finn
Matthew J. Reilly
West Brighton
Staten Island
George J. Kynne
Willard Hotel
Fort Trumbull Beach
Charles
Reilly
Evins
Evans
Finn Am
Real Money Is Reel Economy in Berlin Hotel Heist Tale
A well known film company produced a scene involving a hoard of fake notes described as genuine by authorities. The notes, alleged to be used in a major production, were aged to appear real, drawing attention to the authenticity of the prop money in the film setting.
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Losdon
Ibapatais
Ut Daily News
Berlin
Iver
Fortune Bequest Reaches Probate After New Haven Loss
In New Haven the probate court handles a bequest of over 7000 tied to Theresa Kreinot of Cavcho Slovaka who died in poverty. The money, from her brother Charles Kohn, was delayed by war and now will be paid to her daughter after arrangements by administrator Prof. H. M. Querehard. Condition of Republican leader Robert Fitzroy remains unchanged at St Vincent's Hospital.
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New Haven
Theresa, Kreinot
Cavcho-Slovaka
Charles Kohn
Kohn
Ani
Kreipel
Sh Oltow
Learrel
H. M.querehard
Yatn
Wesseritz
Robert Fitzroy
Edna Avenue
St. Vincent’s
Ansonia Correspondence Fools Trusting Indiana Suitor
Ansonia report claims a local woman duped by an Indiana Harbor man and Deputy Sheriff Yovino investigates a deceptive letter scheme. The box number and suspect names are traced to a mix of aliases and uncertain motives, with no definitive conclusions yet reached.
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Ansonia
Indiana
Speckit
Mais
John Hardy
Indiana Harbor
Tnd
Yovino
Sura
Wandein Zamursxa
Prospect Street
Lui Shariff
Minnesota Senator Race Sparks Early Lead Swings
Minnesota's Farmer-Laborite nominee Magnus Johnsen led early returns over Gov. J. A. O. Preus as election results trickled in. Johnson held a lead of about 18,000 votes with 71,410 precincts reporting and totals expected to top 400,000 in a prior tally, amid a high-stakes U.S. Senate contest in the state.
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Daly
Associated Live
Maupnus John
Wii Farmer-Ludorite
United States
Minnesota
J. A. O. Preus
Associated J Press
Préeus
Enye Johnsen
Preus
aTa
Preys
Johnson
Hartford Diver Dies After Canoe Incident
Henry Je Ryan, 33, of Hartford, was diving from a canoe into the Sound when his head struck an object. He became unconscious and died after several minutes underwater. he had been staying at Pine Orchard for several days.
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Henry Je Ryan
Flartford
Harvester Co Receives $2.2 Million War Claims Award
The mixed Claims Commission in Washington announced its first revision awarding International Harvester $2,215,765.10 for property seized in Germany during World War I. More awards are expected before the commission suspends operations, with German officials and staff preparing to depart for Germany to discuss the Metoyer matter and gather information.
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Washington
Mrs Harding Ill as Party Heads to Seward
The report notes Mrs Harding's illness as the party prepares for a trip to Seward. Details are fragmentary but indicate concern for her condition during travel.
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Mrs. Harding
Seware
American chain sued under Sherman Act
In a Sherman Act case, a major American chain faces anti trust litigation. The action accuses the company of monopolistic practices harming competition. Regulators pursue remedies while the chain disputes the claims and seeks to defend its market conduct.
Police Board Meeting Deferred Until August
A regular meeting of the police board is postponed to August due to no urgent items on the agenda. The delay was approved under standard procedure as no matters requiring immediate action were present for discussion.
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Cyn Bs
Civic Organizations Drive to Curb Accident List
A Bridgeport safety drive unites over twenty local groups to push caution. Posters and films visualize hazards at garages and stations while clergy urge vigilance. A highway committee, safety talks, and school curricula aim to reduce accidents with data gathering on causes and damages.
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Civic Organizations Institute
Drive To
Bridgeport
Public Safety Division
Devine
Fireworks Ended With Police Raid At Stratford Saloon
A Fourth of July celebration near Angelo Stavola's Stratford saloon ended when police seized alleged real beer, two glasses and two empty bottles. Stavola and bartender Abe Martin were arrested on charges of keeping and selling liquor, Stavola released on $30 bond and Martin on $170 bond.
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Stratford
Angelo Stavola
Bridgeport
Mitford
New Haven
Angelo Stavala
Abe Martin
Stavala
Danbury Police Raid Liquor Resorts Net Two Arrests
Two arrests followed Danbury police raids on liquor resorts. Charles Hammel of 51 River Street and Alice Morgan of 53 River Street were charged with liquor law violations and posted bonds of 506. The incident was reported in a Telestani Courier special.
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Danbury
Telestani Coiing
Itizens’ Protective Committee
Soent
Charles Hammel
River Street
Alice Morgan
Rivee Street
Hammel
Morsan Woeni
United Statesrom
Coroner Busy With Hearings Across County Roads
Coroner John J. Phelan will hold multiple inquests into fatal auto accidents over the next two days. He starts this morning in Brookfield and teams with the Public Safety Division to push a road safety drive after a deadly weekend in Bridgeport and surrounding areas.
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Public Safety
The
Safety Council of
Bridgeport
Civic
Businésa
Wil
Herman,Lchroeder
Mimth
Woodhaven L. L
Desbury-New Milford
Yeet Ar Jay
Danbury Hospital
Altho
Phyaic
Schrousdner
Mita Thereau Hoffman
Putnam Street
Brooklyn
Max Simon
John J. Phelan
Danbury
Charles "Tyler
Patch Street
Hewell
Henry Street
Etna
Tyler-Simar
Vainuis
Fauline Tyler
Acme Danbury High School
Simon
Simon Thet Bee
Faughter
Heswell
Inter-Type Company
Schroeder
Etty
Fural
Phelan
Brookfield
Zain $50 Prize Easiest $500 He Ever Made
Louis Atwater, winner of the fifty dollar prize, writes the Telegram from Poli's theatre about his surprise and fun in writing ads. He aims for the $500 final prize, pledging to push through to the end. He thanks readers and wishes good luck to all contestants as the contest continues in Bridgeport.
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Zain
Atwater
Louis Atwater
T Poli
Jose
Bridgeport
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