Seventh body in drowning case found in New London
The seventh victim of the canoe tragedy, Ethel Bergquist, 14, was identified after her body washed ashore near Horton’s Point and was transported to New London for burial. Captain Frank C. Andrews assisted, the body remained in the morgue, and authorities confirmed the identification based on description and clothing. The discovery ends a community’s seven-child loss tied to the incident near Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Ethel Bergquist
Sven Ralph Bergquist
Seaside Avenue
New London
James M. Kelley
Bureau of Missing Persons
New London Police Department
Bridgeport
Telegram
Rebels abandon Sao Paulo as federals press pursuit
Brazilian rebels yielded Sao Paulo to federal troops and are fleeing toward Sorocaba Mayrink Tia Aracatuba and Mogy Mirin as the latest cities occupied by federals. The war office says the city was evacuated and pursuit is energetic.
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Rio Janiero
Asc
Ciated Press
Sao ‘Paulo
War Office
San Paulo
Revolutionista
Sorocaba
Mayrink
Tia
Aracatubut
Mogy Mirin
Panama
Matteo Groao
iMinag Geraes
Garand Nominated for U S Senator in New Hampshire Primary
Concord July 28 George H. Garand State Treasurer was named today for nomination in the Democratic primary to oppose Barry Keyes Republican for re election United States senator this fall Both Democratic and Republican primaries close tonight ahead of September 2 voting date
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Concord
N. H
George KH. Garand Ir
Barry ‘Keyes
United States
Senator Lodge in Comfortable Days After Operation
BOSTON July 28 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge who underwent bladder obstruction surgery at Charlesgate hospital was reported in a comfortable condition with no alarming developments. Bulletin said his dencrature and pulse are normal and he is cheerful. A second operation for removal of the obstruction will be scheduled in two or three days.
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Boston
Henry Cabot
Lodge
Charlesgate Hospital
Expert valuation reforms urged for city property taxes
A plan to place tax collectors and assessors under a four member mayor appointed commission seeks radical changes in property taxation. The commission would hire a tax commissioner and tax collector on good behavior, set salaries, and employ a skilled engineer to prepare up to date tax maps. Adoption delayed pending next Monday’s special meeting and state legislature action.
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General Assembly
Board of
Child Dies From Burns After Playing With Matches
Adnan Helen Nelson four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charies Nelson of Washington Depot died in Danbury hospital from burns received while playing with matches. She was burned on the chest and abdomen and died two hours after being taken to the hospital. Funeral set for Thursday afternoon at 1 30 from home of her parents.
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Washington, Conn
Adnan
Helen Nelson
Charies Nelson
Washington Depot
Danbury Hospital
Thor
Leopold and Loeb confession spotlight at Chicago trial
Chicago July 28 Associated Press. State’s attorney Crowe nears unveiling the confessions of Leopold Jr. and Loeb in the Franks kidnapping and murder case. Eight witnesses testified to statements and Loeb’s visit to Harvard School. Nine-year-old Johnny provides a momentary smile as he testifies about Loeb’s appearance.
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Associated Press
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Richard Loeb
Robert E. Crowe
Robert Franks
Loeb
Harvard
Franks
John
Ficvison
Kennebunk Beach
Maine
John BR. Caverly
Dick Loeb
Johnny
Charles F. MacGill Dies in Boston After Long Engineering Career
Charles F. MacGill longtime engineering figure died at Homeopathic Hospital in Boston aged 66. Born Kensville New Jersey he led early mining work for Calumet and Hecla in Michigan then moved to boat building in Quebec railways in St Paul and Duluth and later worked for Diesel Engine in St Louis. During WWI he served as engineer for Remington Arms Bayonete Dept and Bullard Machine Co before retirement. He belonged to American Society of Mechanical Engineers Corinthian Lodge Masons Jerusalem Chapter.
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Homeopathic Hospital
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Kensvile
Arst
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company
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Quebec
Strees Railways
St. Paul
Duluth
St.Louis
Diesel
Remington Armsompany
Bridgeport
Qonn
Bullard Machine Company
American Seut
Stratford Trust Co Wins $400000 Sewer Bond Issue
Stratford, July 28. The town awarded the $400,000 sewer bond issue to Stratford Trust Co after a bid of $100,119. The sale was set in the office of Finance Director John C. Wilcoxson with other bidders Harris Forbes and Company and Claridge and Company. The issue was conditioned on a Boston committee declaring it valid amid discussion of illegality from lack of a public hearing. The bonds carry four percent interest.
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Stratford Trust Company
John C. Wilcoxson
Igque
Harris, Forbes and Company
Claridge and Company
Vssue
Storey, Thorndike Pahner and Dodge
Boston
U S Intervention Saves Conference From Break
London July 28 Associated Press American intervention at the expert meeting today is credited with averting a crisis that could have wrecked the conference and delayed the Dawes plan for Europe's economic ills. Colonel James A Logan offered compromise suggestions easing French British tension and the plenary session adjourned until tomorrow as French proposals are heard.
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Associated Press
Inter-Allied
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Logan
Dawes
Bankery
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Berlin
PaUisters
Senat
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Hughes optimistic on Inter Allied conference success in Paris
Secretary of State Hughes arrived in Paris and expressed optimism about the Inter Allied conferences. He noted the grave stakes of a failure and declined to discuss the Logan Conference, replying only that he was enthusiastic about the talks. He was greeted by Ambassador Herrick Minister Renault and other officials at the railway station.
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Fairfield
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Pairfield
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Persia
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Observer
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Ifrance
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New York
Boda’igher
Chicago
Creo
Mad Murderer Shot Dead By Pursuers after Chase
Putnam July 28 After eluding a posse the State police and a trained dog for 24 hours Benjamin White 50 of Pomfret Landing was shot dead in the woods near his home He had murdered Edwin T White 72 a farmer yesterday The killer fired first but was shot three times in the back and side by pursuing men He refused to speak of motives The family suspects his niece's upcoming marriage to David Mairson influenced his act Mairson was wounded earlier and the wedding is planned for next May with a quiet ceremony to follow
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Pomfret Landing
Benjamin
Edwin T. White
Markaman
David Mairson
Fartford
Sadie Phillis White
Edwin White
Benju
Rin
Hia
Mairson
Nts
Pecu
Soime
Eewin White
Ameay
Wit
First Thrill of Intoxication Most Dangerous Doctor Says
NORWALK July 28 By Telegram Service A man driving an automobile is more dangerous in the first stages of intoxication than in the second Dr Samuel W Huntington testified in City court that James New Quanaan an employee of Stephen Woyt and 8 was not able to drive a car though he may not have been actually intoxicated Carter was fined 150 dollars and his license revoked The doctor said in the first degree of intoxication man is more dangerous than in the second especially when driving a car The few drinks exhilarate unduly and cloud judgment A few more drinks bring him to a more settled condition and he is not so dangerous In still more advanced stages he is helpless Carter collided with a car owned by Pred MM Corse of New Canaan driven by Brank Rizzo on New Canaan Avenue Congnham MINs testified that liquor was found in the Carter machine Carter accompanied by Elta Brown said he had been drinking only a little
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Samuel WH. Hunting
James New Quanaan
Stephen Woyt
Carter
Dr. Huntington
Eran
Pred MM. Corse
New Canaan
Brank Rizzo
Congtahie Mins
Elta
Brown
Connecticut High Court_rules on search rights and liberty
New Haven July 28. The Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors issued 16 decisions across Hartford New London New Haven and Fairfield counties. Patrick Reynolds of New Haven held officers may search pockets for contraband liquor with no warrant, a ruling seen as giving police leeway in saloons. Reynolds fined 200 dollars and jailed two months on September 17 1623. Other rulings involve Skladzien versus Sutherland construction no error, Velma Young and Viola Close stock shares, Vanech no error, Stamford and New London cases no error, and several matters in Hartford and Fairfield counties with errors and retrials ordered.
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Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors
Hartford
New London
Fairfield
Patrick W.reynolds
Reynolds
Thadeus
Skladzien
Meriden
W. M. Sutherland
Florence Neary Lee
Guardian
New
London County
Charles R. Butts
Tracy Carey
Wise
Hartford County
Thomas M. Rusgel
Middletown City
Redding Girl Found Afraid of Father by Police
July 28 By Telegram Service. Mildred Busser, daughter of Joseph Busser of the Ridge, found at a neighbor’s house after missing since yesterday. Police charged her father with cruelty to children and held him on $100 bond for trial before Justice William Sanford. The girl said her father beat her and forced her to work in the store. she feared him when intoxicated and ran away. Humane Society investigated conditions reported by the child.
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Joseph i Busser
Ridge
Leo FF. Carroll
Thea Busser
William Sanford
Humane Society
Candidate withdraws in Indianapolis favoring La Follette
John Zahad of Indianapolis, nominated by the National Independent party, withdrawal from the presidential race in support of the La Follette Wheeler ticket after talks with party executives. He urged unity to prevent a split and pledged the party would not abandon the state’s ballots.
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John “Annd
National Independent Party
Zahad
Mmembers
Henest
la Soliette
Wheelen
Nacional Independent Party
Zehod
King Paid by Remington Co Since 1915 in Bridgeport
John T King Republican boss on Remington Arms payroll since 1915. Pryor testifies Blodgett questions King’s authorization over company taxes. King linked to 1949 $2.5 million assessment relief. Pryor says King helped place contracts and aid the munition boom era.
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Remington Arms Company
Countie Pany
Board of Relief
S. F. Pryor
Greenwich
William H. Blodgett
King
Pryor
Chosa
Pryo
King's
Association Switch
Mitions ‘Company
Blodgett
Bridgeport
Ansistant
Bridgeport Property
Two Hurt as Trolley Hits Auto Near Washington Bridge
Stratford date July 28 two occupants in a car struck by a Fort Trim beach trolley near the Washington bridge. Driver Henry Jacobson and Mrs Graniss were injured and taken to Bridgeport Hospital. Motorman Tony Mauccio from Bridgeport was in charge of the trolley. the auto suffered heavy damage.
Delinquent Attachments Plan Reported by Local Official
Property of forty tax delinquents will be attached within this week. Writs of attachment are prepaid at the office of Assistant City Attorney Henry Greenstein. The list contains thousands of names and reflects many cases.
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Henry Greanstuin
Greenstein
Beer Truck Gases Set for Hearing in City Court
In city court this morning Henry J. Snyder of 289 Golden Hill Street and Charles Anderson of 197 Jackson Avenue Stratford were charged with violating the state liquor law. Anderson drove a truck carrying barrels of beer when stopped by State Policeman Hanford W. Bigelow. Snyder was arrested the next day as owner of the beer over legal alcoholic content. Anderson held on $3,500 bond. Snyder’s bond set at $3,500.
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Henry J. Snyder
Golden- Hil Street
Charles Anderson
Jackson Avenue
Strathford
Anderson
Hanford W. Bigelow
Bridgeport Barracks
Snyder
Bigelow
SealiSse Tiners
City Attorney to Use Expert Help on Tax Appeals
Shock certified public accountant has been engaged by Attorney A. L. DeLaney to assist with appeals of large manufacturers. William P. Hopkins will continue handling smaller appellants. Shook will devote time to assuring fair values of large concerns.
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Shock Certified Public Accountant
A. L. DeLaney
William P. Hopkins
Shook
Yale President Angell's Grandson Birth Reported
July 26 reported the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs James Waterhouse Angell, making President James Rowland Angell of Yale University a grandfather. The infant's father is a former Miss Jane Norton Grow of Bouton, presumed to be connected by marriage to the Angell family.
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NEW Have
James Waterhouse Angell
James Rowland Ang
Yale University
Forward
Methor x
Jane Norton
Grow
Bouton
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