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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1923

Page

10

Action in Ward probe expected within a week

Indications today point to action before week end in the Ward-Teters investigation ordered by Governor Smith. Attorney General Sherman has finished evidence and appeared before the grand jury. Walter Ward, son of a wealthy baker, and others may be indicted for the murder of Clarence E Peters of Haverhill Massachusetts. The first indictment against Ward was dropped. the probe follows months of inquiry, with witnesses including Peters' parents urging indictments. The grand jury met briefly this morning as the case advances toward a possible new indictment.

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Guard dies after riot at Napanoch asylum

A guard at the Napanoch state hospital for mental delinquents sustained a skull fracture during a riot by inmates in a mess hall on Monday. Two guards were injured, one inmate Lee Sheppard died from a head injury after striking a vital post.

Napanoach Lee Sheppard

Store Fire Ravages Asheville Store, Losses Estimated High

Fire in downtown Asheville today destroyed a large department store with losses around 80000 and threatened nearby structures. Inside exits and alarm systems were reported to have functioned, with some goods removed from the building before collapse.

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Connecticut Inheritance Tax Explains State Policy

The Hartford Courant discusses Connecticut inheritance tax, tracing its Egyptian origins, detailing its purpose to raise revenue, rules for classification of beneficiaries, and how administrators value estates. It explains the process, exemptions, and duties of executors while noting educational efforts for widows and out-of-state beneficiaries.

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Questions of fact and questions of the catpoolwad

The article outlines the state department structure with a fishint tix commissioner and a slatan attorney among four atene gia paces and clerks. It notes estate audits, rent work, and records of vitieuas restates, with annual revenue figures and tax costs. It compares administration costs across states and invites further study.

Baye Bern Connecticut

Woman official named to Americanize aliens

Ban Francisco July 24 Cai wou moe Forni Hoasts the ruralization official to the United ates to be appointed by the National Bureau of Naturalization to conduct an optional campaign teach Immigrants lies to heeane American citizens. She is Miss Wilien felari formerly of Cleveland Gila and she ive in San Pranvisesne a conference with Assistant Copera is a fon vor of Naturalization Raymond 1.4 jurist of Washington.

Ban Francisco Cai Wou Moe Forni National Bureau of Naturalization Ameria Wilien Felari Cleveland Gila San Pranvisesne Copera Raymond Washington

Germany Lost 87 Submarines in World War II Totals

An official Navy Department report cites 178 German submarines sunk during the war, with 841 delivered and 197 under construction at armistice. The article notes patrols, ship losses, and numbers sunk near Seville, the North Sea, the Mediterranean, and Scapa Flow, detailing internments and transfers.

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New York Compared With Cairo in Fashion and Veiling Trends

Miss Sarah Lyon, returning from seven months in Europe, Asia, and Africa, says New York mirrors Cairo in ancient costumes and decor, while Western influences rise. She notes more women in New York go unveiled on the streets and screens than three years ago, contrasts with Constantinople’s evolving dress codes, and mentions a Turkish dinner during a voyage.

New York Mans Sarah Lyon Europe Asia Agien Ates Laon Dierky

The Europe and the women in politics unite

An aged text notes women across Europe and the sail ed the women of different erecis and politics evictions finding common ground. It suggests hope for heating the west through women rather than young men, since women lack a single dominating interest yet work apart from politics to address state problems. A small town remark adds humor about pajamas.

Europe At Cree Cits

Eight Maniacs Still at Large in Illinois

Chester Illinois July 23 Eight of 41 inmates who escaped from the state hospital for criminal insane on Monday fight were still at large. No reports of violence yet but farmers carry rifles and long knives as search continues. Waterbury sheriff sues Ford agent for false arrest in $2000 claim.

Chester Ill Waterbury Sherief John Tierney Tierney Dutee W. Flint Ford Automobile Company

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