Start Two Probes of Mysterious Fire In State St. Store
Fire swept through Samuel Polushikin's tailor shop at 1234 State Street yesterday, causing about 3000 in damage. Flames quickly destroyed stock and storefront, with authorities launching joint police and fire probes into the cause amid reports of a glowing patch tossed into a waste bin.
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State St. Store
Samuel Polushikin
State Street
Polushikin
Police and Fire Departments
Threat to Mabel Normand Revives Taylor Mystery
Oakland dispatch reports three threatening letters signed Edward Sons claiming to be William Desmond Taylor’s slayer were sent to Los Angeles police after arriving in Oakland. The letters target Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett, carry Martinez California postmarks, and police surveil a Martinez suspect. Taylor’s secretary Edward Sands has been missing since the director was shot in Hollywood home.
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Oakland
Cal
Edward Sons
William Desmond Taylor
Matter Picture
Los Angeles
Mack Sennett
Martinez
California
Men Astonished as Police Find Booze in Rooming House
Second precinct officers found a gallon capacity liquor still and several gallons of moonshine whiskey in a Pembroke Street rooming house. John Adlanzkte and Joseph Barodyn were arrested for breach of the peace and held on $399 bonds as police probe if the site supplied a saloon and whether the men were the runners or knew of brewing. Marten Wienowski, proprietor of the Pembroke Street saloons, is also held as officers investigate connections.
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Second Precinct
Pembroke Street
John Adlanzkte
Joseph Barodyn
Permbrokte Gtr
Adanzkle
Bursdup Chadain
Marten Wienowski
Lewis Bogash Fined for Speeding in Long Hill
Bridgeport man Louis Pogash was fined $10 and costs by Justice Randall for speeding on the newly opened Staré road. He pleaded guilty to the charge and faced additional penalties as part of the proceeding.
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Long Hill
Leouis Pogash
Bridgeport
Randall
New Staré Road
First Battalion Camping Program Set for Fort Wright Stay
The First Battalion Coast Artillery Corps Connecticut National Guard, about 400 men and 15 officers, will train at Fort Wright August 3 to 19. They will travel by train to New London then by boat, with mornings for artillery drills and afternoons for small arms and infantry practice. Evening recreation includes lectures, baseball with Fort Terry, boxing, movies, group games, and a battalion track meet culminating in a Sel a meet against regulars.
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Coast Artillery Corps
Connecticut National Guard
Nert
Fort Wright
Lefayette Evans
New London
Fort Terry
Fort
Sela
Park City
ELOPING WIFE RETURNED TO FAIRFIELD HOME
Mrs Estella Gorham wife of M Gorham living on Stratfield road had been missing two weeks and returned with her husband after being found in Albany with Peter Van Kern and an Ear neighbor whom she eloped with Police arrested the trio and ordered her back or to jail Van Kern rode separately but later accompanied them home Gorham agreed to take his wife back to their home with their two children
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Fairfield
Estella Gorham
M. Gorham
Stratfield Road
Avie
Albany
Peter Ai
Harvard Man Dies in Plane Crash at Jeffries Point
Harvard graduate Hitchell Snow was killed when his aircraft, which he was piloting, crashed at Jeffries Point in East Boston. Two passengers, Sergeant Oscar Le Cain and ten year old Howard Carkin, were injured. In Budapest, Bethlen and Colonel Pronay resolved a tense dispute after Pronay withdrew charges and Bethlen sent seconds to Prenay.
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Boston
Hitchell Snow
Harvard
Jeffries Point
East Boston
Oscar le Cain
National
Howard Carkin
North Chelmsford
le Cain
Budapest
Bethlen
Prohay
Count Bethlen
Proenay
A .Anel
Pronay
Preney
Prenay
Bridgeport Republicans seek state highway post in Norwalk seat
Two Bridgeport Republicans Thomas J Connor and Edward F Hall seek appointment as district supervisor of repairs in the state highway department now held by Chester A Nolen of Norwalk. Deputy Sheriff Benedict may face them as other Bridgeport figures push for a reorganization backed by J Alex Robbinson. Representative John A Lynch of West Haven is considered a potential deputy highway commissioner, with options also for district engineer Ernest C Weldon.
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Bridgeport
State Highway Department
Nelson W. Benedict
Norwalk
Henry Hornback
Edward F. Hall
Bankfupt Hall Conatruection Company
Hall
Ford B. Wilson
Shenlit Benedict
Chester A. Nolen
Charles J. Bennett
J. Alex H. Rbbinson
Connor
Republcan
John A. Lynch
West Haven
Cities and
Lynch
Saunders
Charles ©. Saynders
Bennett
Ernest C. Weldon
New Haven
New Wants Mail Carriers To Be Cool
In Washington on July 24 a new ruling loosens dress rules for mail carriers to ease heat. Carriers may wear light gray or white shirts and belts instead of heavier blouses or shirtwaists, reflecting a shift from strict warm weather attire. Meanwhile in London the Lord Mayor hosted bankers and merchants at a banquet attended by Premier Baldwin, Bank of England directors, and Andrew Mellon.
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Washington
Genra New
Garriery Ware
NQUEL
Baldwin
DB London
Lora
London
Bank of England
Andrew W. Mellon
United States Treasury
Special Awards Add Zest For Zain Ad Contestants
One day left to submit fair ads for the week and enter the contest. Post Publishing Co. offers five hundred five dollar fountain pens as prizes in addition to regular weekly awards. Ads must reach the Post Publishing Co. office by eight Friday morning. A large Welcome Bridgeport Rotabank banner marked the entrance to the pavilion. The event featured Wilcox tribute to civic organizations and a Shore dinner, with a musical program by the Bridgeport clan and local performers.
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Oine
The
Post Publishing Co
Tom Hadgen
F. Z. Lisley
Mew Haven
Paysion
Bridgenetter
Bridgeport Rotabank
Wilcox
Civic Organi
Freed After 20 Years In Prison For Murder Mistake
THOMASTON Maine July 24 A man freed after twenty years confinement for a murder the governor and council now believe he did not commit Henry Lambert walked from Staie prison to start life anew Convicted of killing J Westey Allen a wife and 11 year old daughter Alice at Shirley May 12 1901 evidence of foul play found at the burned farmhouse led to the sensational trial He has been imprisoned since 1903 and upon pardon was outfitted in civilian clothes received five dollars in cash and stepped into the sunshine with a smiling face
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Thomaston
Maine
Henry Lambert ‘Tomtaht
Staie
Lambert
J. Westey Allen
Alice
Shirley
Allen
Lester Dd
Maxwell Accused of Poison Letters to End Affairs
New York July 24. Portrait of George Maxwell, head of the American Society of Authors Composers and Publishers, depicted as a lover who allegedly wrote poison letters to husbands and relatives to end affairs. Assistant District Attorney Maloney claims Maxwell penned such letters for over 20 years, citing intimacies with prominent women and a case where a husband died of shock after receiving a letter.
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New York
George Maxwell
American Society of Authors, Composers and Pubishers
Maloney
Maxwell
Diamins
Niy Cent
Allan A. Ryan
Wall Street
McIntyre
Royal Society
Baron von Katz
Hyan
Stutz Corner
Cey
Autho Maloney
Ryan
Theraareator
Mrs. Ryan
Faris
Agather
Phone Chief to discuss district problems Monday
Vice-president Harry C. Jenteht of the Southern New England Telephone Company will confer with Retail board members Monday over public objections to Milford Devon and Shelton names removal from Bridgeport district telephone area. The meeting will not address rate limits.
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Harry, C. Jenteht
New England
Milford
Devon
Shelton
Bridgeport
Metroeltan Vervice O
Bridgcort
Mystery firs origin probes in State street tailor shop
Two separate investigations into the mysterious origin of fires in a State street tailor shop began with damage estimated at 3000 dollars. Local Republicans contesting with Paputy Sheriff Nelson Benedict for a State highway job, and a Bridgeport New Haven luncheon occur, with various civic notes and incidents reported.
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State Street
Nelson Benedict
Norwalk
Bridgeport
New Haven
Suvin Rack
Stanford
Dohea
County Farm Bureau
Greenwich Farm
Howard & Chellenger
Port Wright
Chamber of Commerce
Algonquin
Arivedt
Woman delegate to Hoboe convention from Holnes College
Elizabeth Preemiericiy of Holnes College New York is named a delegate to the Hoboes convention in Philadelphia July 25 to August 1 to discuss labor relations and goals. The tragedy of the rolling stone will be depicted to curb wanderlust among members. Emanuel Lasker wins top prize at the European chess tournament in Prague.
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New York
Mlaw
Eilzabeth Preemiericiy
Holnes' College
Philadelphia
Fiebo
Rolling Stone
Schwab Testifies For Morse in Wartime Ship Conspiracy Case
Charles M. Schwab testified for Charles W. Morse and others accused of conspiracy in wartime shipbuilding. He said Morse yards never delayed government ships and urged a government loan. he mocked relatives in business and described his role as creating enthusiasm and getting things done, while contracts were handled by others. The defense sought to include Virginia civil suit results, but the record was adjourned.
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Washington
Charles M. Schwab
Charles W. Morse
S Schwab
Idraig
America
Schwab
Morses
Morees
Virginia
Justice Stafford
Nash Rockwood
Vermont Candidates Seek Dillingham Seat in Senate Race
July 24 in Montpelier Vermont Congressman Porter Ha tale said he would run in a special election to fill the late Senator William P Dillingham's seat Orlando I Martin speaker of the Vermont house announced he would run to succeed Congressman Dale The joint declarations set the stage for a high profile party showdown in a pivotal state race with prominent local figures named for the contest
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Montpelier
Porter HA. Tale
United States Senate
Naime Il
William P. Dillingham
Orlando I. Martin
Vermont
House of Representatives
Daie
Ground Swell of a Third Party Moves in Coast Region
A growing third party movement gathers momentum along the coast as organizers report increased support and activity. Local parties note rising candidates, volunteers, and voter interest amid new endorsements and outreach events. The shift signals potential changes in regional electoral dynamics.
Bull Moose Banquet Host Plans Presidency Talk
New York on July 1 as informal calls and a dinner at the Union League Club frame talks by Senator Hiram Johnson California about his return from Europe and plans for the 1924 Bull Moose bid. Observers note Johnson will outline his European views and U.S. policy in a speech to be delivered next day.
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New York
Rl Ub
Hiram Johnson
Sefornia
Europe
Tohneon
Paign
Hylan Haapencad
Hylan
Saas Maet
Omdeneburg
N. Y
Observers & Mart
Geo
Ramage
Democrats
Republigamme
Ant Menster
Ty William
New York City
Johnson
Georges Henry
Acti State
Hépublican Politica
Payne
Th Roosevelt
Moose
Russia
Ial
Ini
Senatemi Johnson
Anti Saloon League of New York backs Anderson amid indictments
The New York Anti-Saloon League directors unanimously reaffirmed faith in William H. Anderson, state superintendent, amid forgery and grand larceny charges. They denounced the indictments as a perversion of justice, said Anderson received funds with prior league authorization, and claimed extortion threats by a former employee tainted the case.
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New York
Anti-Saloon League of
William H. Aanderson
Anderson
Aiso
Supreme Law of the Land
League
Elving
Rotary luncheon on neutral ground in Savin Rock
Rotary clubs of Bridgeport and New Haven met at Frank Wilcox's pavilion in Savin Rock for a joint luncheon on neutral ground. The event featured prize incentives from The Telegram and Post, including a $50 weed prize and an expensive wristwatch as a contest reward for amateur ad writing.
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Savin Rock
Bridgeport
New Haven
Frank Wilcox
Telegram
Cthem
Indy
Spectora Ite
Four people injured in early morning accidents
Four persons were slightly injured yesterday in minor accidents. Julia Mellitz, 18, of Center Street, was cut on the thumb by a post office truck driven by F. B. Hewitt and taken to a hospital for treatment. Antonett Stengl, 16, of Calhoun Avenue, suffered severe abrasions after a collision with a car driven by Anne Angeluce and was held for observation. Moran of Craver Avenue fell and hurt his back, taken to Mercy Hospital. Donald Carson, 28, of Bucknetam, sustained a right tracture in an afternoon accident.
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Julia Mellitz
Center Street
Broadac John
F. B. Hewitt
Nue
Agency Hospital
Anne Angeluce
Calhoun Area
Calhoun Noe
Jamenmatreel
Antonett Stengl
Calhoun Avenue
St. Vincent's Ty
Moran
Craver Avenue
Donald Carson
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