State Will Insist Upon Hanging In Leopold Loeb Case
Chicago July 21 The fate of Richard Loeb and Nathan By Leopold Jr two college students who killed 13 year old Robert Franks rests with Chief Justice John R Caverly after they pleaded guilty Death penalty urged by State Attorney Robert E Crowe The defense led by Clarence Darrow and Benjamin Bachrach seeks life imprisonment The crowd in court was stunned by the shift from trial to a hearing with an empty jury box as sanity is admitted and insanity is no longer in dispute
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Chicago
Associated Press
Richard Loeb
Nathan
Leopold, Jr
Robert Franks
John R. Caverly
Criminal Court of
Cook County
Robert E. Crowe
Clarence
Darrow
Benjamin Bachrach
Mr. Darrow
Crowe
Sheriff Calls Aldermen to Noon Special Session
For the first time in memory the Common Council will meet in a special session tomorrow at 12 o clock noon. City Sheriff Morris Hochheiser served warrants on aldermen to gather for approving the form for a $50,000 Park fund issue. Mayor Behrens says the noon timing fits the city officials' outing to Hillside Grove, with a roast and games planned from 1:30 to 4.
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Tomorow
Morris Hochheiser
Behrens
City Hall
Hillside Grove
Public Works
A. J. Northey
Henry Greenstein
Greenstein
Northey
Couple Marries in City Assessor Office at Noon
At high noon yesterday in the Board of Assessors office Helen Kerr 21 of 127 Gilbert Street and Vincent Bove 22 of 129 Gilbert Street were married by Assistant City Clerk Paul D Elia a justice of the peace. Assessor Lawrence J Gill and Miss Agnes Corbally a clerk in the office witnessed.
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Board of Assessors
Helen Kerr
Gilbert Street
Vincent Bove
Paul D'Elia
Lawrence J. Gill
Agnes Corbally
Lampsight search with diver made fort missing children
Renewed vigor entered the missing children search as Alvers and the fire department aided the dredging from St Marys by the Sea. Seven runaways were found on Long Island near Old Man's Harbor but they were not the right seven. Names include Alva Nordquist Clinton Nordquist Ethel Bergquist Walter Bergquist Florence Benson Ernest Peterson and Alva Anderson.
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Bridgeport
Alvers
Bureau of Investigation
St. Mary’s-by the-Sea
John F. Anderson
Old Man's Harbor
Long Island
Peter Peterson
Peterson
Faireeld Beach
Halifax
Pulldinga
Alva Nordquist
Clinton Nordquist
Nordquist
Ellaworth Avenue
Ethel Bergquist
Walter
Seaside Averas
Alva Anderson
Tineave
Florence Benson
Lee Avenue
Ernest Peterson
St. Marty's-by-the-Sea
George Mills
Girl Bitten by Neighbor Dog on Trumpbril Road
Three year old Dora Gilda at 382 Trumpbril Road was bitten in a neighbor’s yard when a dog sprung at her neck and face. Doctor Louis Cohen treated her at the Emergency hospital.
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Dora
Gilda
Trumpbril Road
Louis Cohen
America Ready to Assist Europe Hughes Declares
London July 21 American Secretary of State Hughes declared that American aid for European economic rehabilitation can be contributed even without government action. He urged disinterested advice, participation in essential loans, and emphasized Dawes plan as the path to confidence and prosperity. He warned against overpromising and urged cooperation within peaceful aims. World financiers will study the defaults report as inter Allied conference developments continue.
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London
Europe
Hughes
American State Department
America
Mr. Hughes
Associated Press
Tennis Victories Give U S All around Olympic Title
The United States clinched the all around Olympic title by wrapping up tennis and gymnastic points. France remains second with 47 points, while Britain and Finland follow. U S victories in eight disciplines push total scores upper, with 22 nations posting scoring places amid remaining yachting weight lifting cycling and equestrian events.
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U.S
Paris
Associated Press
United States
America
France
Great Britain
Finland
Morway
Sweden
Argentina
Uruguay
Italy
One Killed Four Hurt In Westport Crash
Westport scene near Morningside Drive Greens Farms ends in tragedy. Samuel Hertz fifty from Brooklyn dies at hospital after skull fracture from car crash. Driver Berkowitz and three others suffer serious injuries and are treated by physicians before hospital transfer. Driver held on manslaughter charge.
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Westport
Norwalk
Morningside Drive
Greens Farms
Samuel Hertz
Flushing Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Samuel Borkowis
Btth
N.Y
Ert Browning
Monroe Street
Dora Levine
Hertz
Berkowicz
Mortingside Drive
Berkowitz Wat Abhirol
William Munson
H. 8. Phillips
Norwil Hospital
Neighbor's tips lead to capture of prowling pair
Patrolmen Robert Kampf and Robert J. Wagan nabbed two alleged burglars, Stafford I. of 1148 Capitol Ave and George Abbott 45, after a neighbor spotted two youths prowling 68 Westfield. The duo allegedly pried doors and trunks with a long iron bar. Both men held on $1599 bonds awaiting city court hearing.
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Robert ¥. Kkampf
Robert J. Wagan
Oviatt
Westfield
Stafford 1
Capitol Av Mue
George Abbott
Catherine Street
Thrés
Detective Bureau
Blodgett Eyes Testimony At Bridgeport Tax Hearing
State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett surveyed the Bridgeport tax situation yesterday. He held conferences and returned to Winsted. He indicated Walter J. Hartnett may testify Thursday afternoon while keeping open the possibility that outside tax collectors Weary and Finn may not be called this week. Blodgett plans to summon general executive heads of business concerns.
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William H. Blodgett
Bridgeport
Winsted
Walter J. Hartnett
Russell F. Weary
Pratik Finn
Doctor Bresnahan to Return to Bridgeport Hospital Today
Dr John Bresnahan who resigned as superintendent of Bridgeport Hospital is expected to resume duties today after two weeks at an Army training camp in Carlisle Pennsylvania Hospital directors meet this week and may review the resignation The board president Sumney Simpson says he doubts action will be taken on the resignation and Bresnahan may be asked to reconsider his decision
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John
Bresnahan
Bridgeport Hospital
Carlisle
Wwek
Sumney Simpson
Passenger Train Wreck Near Holcomb Ends Dark Morning
A Santa Fe passenger train number 4 eastbound wrecked near Holcomb ten miles west of Dodge City this morning. Fire coaches left the track and injuries are not yet confirmed. report originates from the division office of the railway.
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Dodge City
Kansas
Santa Fe
Holcomb
Here
Railway Stere
Greenstein Causes Arrest After Revolver Threat
Assistant City Attorney Henry Greenstein caused the arrest of John Samuel Cross at 503 East Fourth Street Brooklyn after Cross allegedly drew a revolver and threatened Greenstein in a bonding office. Crosby, a private detective, is held on $1,000 bond for assault and carrying concealed weapons. Greenstein, uninjured, described the incident and will testify in City Court.
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Henry Greenstein
John Samuel Cross
East Fourth Street
Brooklyn
Crosby
Greenstein
Meigs
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Golinger
Ally
Caties
Ladline
John J. Belly
Winder
Bridgeport
Ladone
New York
Nation spread counterfeit plot revealed
Niagara Falls July 21. The Niagra Falls district reports a national counterfeit plot exposed this evening by artist Sottilé, a well-known Italian in the city. Sottilé was arraigned before a federal commission by Howard J. McHugh of the Secret Service and jailed $10,000 bail. He is charged with possessing and modifying counterfeit plates and related materials. It is alleged plates mailed here served a gang flooding eastern cities with counterfeit bills. Secret Service arrests were made. further arrests expected elsewhere.
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Niagara Falls
Niakara Falls
Joseph Sottiie
Sottilé
Howard J. McHugh
United States Secret Service
Hélain
Sotértile
Secret Service
Visitors Then and Now From Mrs Trollopé and Dickens
The Bridgeport Sunday Post quotes Mrs Trollopé and Charles Dickens on our county customs and life. It contrasts the supercilious English visitor of old with modern Yankee fraught impressions. Lady Diana Mannera discusses her view of us and her humor and wonder.
Taxing Reform by Charter Changes to Be Advocated
Radical changes in the assessors and tax collector departments will be advocated by the mayor’s taxation revision commission in a report due next week. The plan includes replacing elective officials with appointed ones, a unified commission, a card index system, a separate abatement book, and an information window, with the Chief Assessor and Tax Collector each selecting subordinates.
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DeVer CG
Warker
Éhaitiah
F. William Benrend
Ohne Nead
Akaebsing
Cheirman
A. L. DeLaney
Willian
BaBess
General Assembly
Warner
Believe Hermit Died of Natural Causes
Pairfield July 21. Dr W H Donaldson, medical examiner, reported after examination that Ibadore Brokman, the hermit found dead in a fig shack yesterday, died a natural death. The death certificate notes the exact cause could not be ascertained and initial suspicion of foul play is dismissed as a fall injury.
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Pairfield
W. H. Donaldson
Ibadore Brokman
Fig Shack
Wileh
Four killed in wreck of sound vessel near Bridgeport
Four people died when the sound steamer Boston collided with the oil tanker Swift Arrow off Point Judith in fog. The Boston carried up to 900 passengers, many rescued. four confirmed dead, captain and wireless operator aboard, other ships standby.
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New York
S. S. Boston
Newport
R. I
Swift Arrow
Point Judith
Boston
R. L
Eastern Steamship . Company
Woman Falls to Death in City Steps
Mrs. Anne Varalyjov, 58, of 355 Howard Avenue, fell down a flight of stairs and was killed. Witnesses found her. Emergency hospital ambulance called. Dr. Louis Cohen transported the body to the City morgue. Medical Examiner H. R. De Luca to investigate the death.
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Anne Varalyjov
Howard Avenue
Louis Cohen
H. R. de Luca
Firpo Admitted as Visitor Barred Companion
Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo arrived in the United States aboard the American Legion to fight Harry Wills and was admitted as a visitor after detention at Ellis Island with companions. A Miss Blanca Lourdes, claimed to be a friend but not part of Firpo’s party, was held for possible separation on a future Cuba-bound boat after a $500 bond deposit. Immigration officials waived the technicality and Firpo was released after a hearing by a special board.
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Louis Angel Firpo
United States
American Légion
Harry Wills
Emily Island
Blanca Lourdés
Sabig
Firpo
Miss Lourdes
Lls Island
Tal
Cuba
Commissioner of
Henry J. Curran
Lamon Lourd
Pirne
Jewelers Will Leaves $50,000 Estate to Relatives
Charles Ferris Stevenson, retired jeweler, dies at 77 in his Prospect Street home. His will leaves about $50,000 to two nieces and two nephews, with his sister Carrie L. Goodell getting one dollar. Residue divided among nieces and nephews. Mrs. Edwards to receive the Prospect Street house, Ferris and Yinreld Goodell set to get $200 each. Executor named as Charles J. Buckley.
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Prospect Street
Alice P. Hawards
Ferris
Harold Goodell
Isis
Carrie L. Goodell
Ynere
Yeetér
Fuet National Bank
Alice H. Stevenson
Stevenson
Nicces
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