New Precedent Set in Connecticut Compensation Case
The Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors, in a unanimous ruling led by Chief Justice George W. Wheeler, reversed a Superior Court decision in the Madore vs New Departure Manufacturing case. The ruling sets a uniform basis for compensation cases, clarifying how tuberculosis linked to work is considered, and narrows grounds for appeals by employers.
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Court OF Errors
Connecticut
Supreme Court of Errors
Superior Court
Joseph &. Madore
New Departure Manufacturing Company
George W. Wheeler
Compensation Commissioner
Wheeler
Compensation Commissionera
Supreme Court of Errore
First Appeal
William E Thome
Waterbury
Willam J. Larkin
Richard H Demme
Madore
J. J. Donohue
Norwich
Leon Noonan
Hartford
Christopher Avery
Supreme Court
Metore
New Departure
O Mary
Deep River Mystery as Pratt Vanishes From Office
In Deep River on July 36 AP reports Philp KR Pratt 27 proprietor of the BP Pratt Mig Cohee disappeared from his office during forenoon yesterday. Over 200 residents aided by a German police dog from New Haven sought clues. A note on his desk addressed to his wife spoke of too much work and ending the year, prompting bankruptcy theories. The case continues with no clear explanation.
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Hunt Valley
P. R. Pratt
Deep River
Philp
KR. Pratt
Pratt Mig Cohee
New Haven
Pratt
Mexican troops clash over church role as government confronts church
The article reports on conflict between government and church authorities over church interference in state affairs. It notes Catholic services and public protests, with calls to resist government mandates. It highlights headlines from Page 1 discussing interdicts and calls to arms amid rising tensions.
Informer Talks in Death of Mellett
Canton Ohio July 30 AP Detective Gra Blater issued nationwide appeal for Patrick Eugene McDermott tied to the murder of Mayor Don R Mellett. Josep Roach Chicago lawyer named advisory counsel to acting Chief Earl W Hexamer. McDermott, 28, ex convict and alleged bootlegger, is one of those wanted by investigators. informer claims involvement but refused.
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Canton
Ohio
Gra Blater
Patrick Eugene McDermott
Don R. Mellett
M Swarts
Josep Roach
Chicago
Earl W. Hexamer McDermott
Slater
Alliance
Senator Cummins Dies Suddeny After Heart Attack in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa July 30 Senator Albert B Cummins veteran political leader of Iowa died at his home at 430 pm after a sudden heart attack He had not shown symptoms earlier and had been a cause of concern healthwise for months Surviving are a daughter five sisters a brother two grandsons and a great grandson Also listed are two sisters Miss Margaret and Miss Anne Cummins who lived with him and several other relatives including Mrs Lou McHenry Mrs Theodore Grefe Mrs Lyle Sutherland and Cummins brother Cummins plans to devote winter to his autobiography and had dined with Des Moines banker Frank Kauffman the night before his death
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General National Grange
Washington
Oliver Kelley
Halt Mills
New Jersey
Om Howe
Mellon
Europe
Europe To Enrape Business, Now On It, Summer White House
Cummind Mies
Strickin
Des Moines
Iifl
New York
Hall
Florida
Iowa
A&p
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Cummins
Margaret
Anne Cummins
Frank Kauffman
Zust
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Lou McHenry
Theodore Grefe
Lyle Sutherland
Sioux
Fisher Sues for 15000 Damages in Fairfield
Joseph Fisher as administrator of Harry Fisher’s estate sues five local officers, Sheriff Simeon Pease, and bonding companies for 15000 damages. The suit, returnable in Bridgeport Superior Court on the first Tuesday in September, names Deputy Orville W. Holmes and constables Arthur J Bennett, George Larson, and others, with state police officials also cited in the action.
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Arthur J Bennett
Orville W. Holmes
St. John Fruit
George Larson
Simeon Pease
Royal Indemnity Company
American Surets Company
Mellitz
Mrs Hall freed on 15000 bail in New Jersey murder case
Mrs Edward Wheeler Hall of Somerville New Jersey was released on $15000 bail after 44 hours behind bars on charges of murdering her husband and his alleged sweetheart four years ago. Chief Justice Gummere ordered release following a bail appeal by defense lawyers as crowds gathered outside the Somerset County jail.
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Somerville
N. J
Edward Wheeler Hall
New Brunswick
Somerset County
St John's Episcopal Church
Wicanor RF
James P. Major
Walter Carter
Hal
Daughter Lives on Luxurious Riverside Drive
New York report details a mother, Mary Tapola, 48, who supported her daughter Mathan Abrans, 19, by working as a hotel chambermaid and cook. In court the mother admitted responsibility for the daughter's claim and pleaded guilty while the daughter was convicted of shoplifting two dresses from a Broadway store. Probation officer noted initial denial of family ties.
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New York
Riverside Drive
Mary Tapola
Mre Mathan Abrans
Broadway
Vlothey
New England business activity eases in June report
Boston July 30 AP New England business activity for June fell at a slower pace than May according to the Monthly Review of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston The decline was smaller than in prior months The New England business activity index adjusted for seasonal factors fell slightly versus June last year and was about ten percent below the first quarter average of 1926 For the first time in three years no drop in cotton consumption by New England mills in June compared with MayConsumption in June was higher than the same months in the past two years Sales
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Boston
New England
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Police Find Man Who Fled From Bridgeport Wedding Day
Shelton police located John Dona of Shelton in a shack on the Housatonic River after he disappeared the day of his planned marriage to Aliya Sakla of Bridgeport. He claimed various tales of being robbed and fleeing by freight train, then retracted them, saying he vanished to escape the situation. He was released after questioning with no charges filed.
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Shelion
John Dona
Shelton
Aliya Susie Sakla
Putnam Street
Bridgeport
Housatonic
Hewig
Dana
Behrens Seeks Fast War Dept Approval for Yellow Mill Bridge
Mayor Behrens aims to speed War department approval of plans for the Yellow Mill bridge. He asked Congressman Merritt to determine delays and push action so a permit to build can be secured promptly. The bridge commission, chaired by Behrens, awaits word before construction can start amid no opposition at a recent public hearing.
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War Department
Yellow Mill
Washington
Schuyler Merritt
Congress
Hehrens
Merritt
Yellow Mill Bridge Commission
Mexican Church Ban Sparks Street Tension and Troop Deployment
Mexico City reports a growing clash as new 1917 constitution enforcement begins. President Calles leverages military and judicial power while the church mobilizes religious liberty groups. Pope Pius XII appeals for prayer as meetings, foreign ministers, and religious orders face new prohibitions and property reversion to the state.
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Mexico City
Calles
Mexico
Confederation of Labor
National League For Defense of Religious Liberty
Pope Pius
Hogan Endorsed for State Senator by Sixth District Democrats
Former Alderman William E Hogan of the Sixth district won unanimous endorsement for the Democratic senatorial nomination in the Twenty second district from the Sixth District Democratic association. William J Meade announced the backing and headquarters at 339 Pequontinck Street. The group backs Hogan over the regular district Democratic club as Republicans anticipate a strong general contest.
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Democcratic Association
William J Meade
Hogan
Pequontinck Street
Democratic Association
Appolintads
Foreclosure judgments against Borglum estate in City Court
Judgment by foreclosure against Gutzon Borglum the sculptor was ordered in City Court by Deputy Judge James F Brinckerhoff in favor of John H Healy and the Charles I Woundy garage. Healy claims 164 dollars and the garage company 275 61. The cases were in the City Court and involve the Borglum estate. Springfield MaR July 30.
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Stamford
Gutzon Borglum
James F. Brinckerhoff
John H. Healy
Charles I. Woundy
Healy
Mu. Horglum
Embargo on arms to Mexico under review in Washington
United States officials weighing whether to lift the 1924 arms embargo on shipments to Mexico. President Coolidge ultimate decision, with discussion delayed to weigh all aspects amid Mexico's new religious policy and unsettled internal conditions. Mexico Embassy cautions against changes, citing potential instability south of the border. The embargo, imposed during the De la Huerta revolt, was intended to aid constitutional authorities in Mexico City.
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Mexico
State Department
Coolidge
Bollef
Mexico City
de la Huerta
PAU Smiths
Mexicas
Keidge
Kellogg
Probers Reveal More Donations In Illinois Campaign Funds
Chicago July 39 AP additional contributions by Illinois public utilities officials to Frank L Smith Senate campaign fund were uncovered by the Senate campaign funds committee as the Illinois primary inquiry adjourned until next Tuesday. Allen F Moore campaign manager for Smith testified that Clement Studebaker of South Bend Indiana and Ira C Copley of Aurora Illinois contributed a total of 45000 dollars.
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Ilneis Public Utilities
Frank L. Smith
State Commerce Commission
Senate
Lllinois
Allen F. Moore
Smith
William B. McKinley
Clement Studebaker
South Hand
Ind
Ira CG .Copley
Aurora
Pope Deliberates On Mexican Action
Rome July 30 The Pope Pius hesitates to impose a formal interdict on Mexico unless absolutely necessary. The Vatican is flooded with messages urging stronger steps while many cardinals prefer milder action to avoid a lasting, wide sweeping consequence.
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Rome
Pius
Mexico
Holy See
Vatican
Spain
Fairfield Banana Trees Threaten Post Road Paving
In Fairfield two trees near Domenic Mercurio’s fruit stand on the Post road at Mait field center threaten paving work from curb to curb. Tree Warden Arthur J. O’Brien ordered removal with a hearing set for 3:30 PM Saturday. Attorneys warn of delay, while merchants fear paving could be abandoned amid the dispute.
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Fairfield
Domenic Mercurio
Maitfield Center
Mercurio
Arthur J. O'Brien
William A Thingella
Callas
Oat Fairfield
Enter
Arc
Embargo Waver and Church Uprising in Mexico City
Mexico City dispatch reports clashes at St Catherine annexes as officials fired shots and retreated to church buildings under attack by a mob. Firemen dispersed rioters, while federal troops were ordered to patrol villages and roads to back municipal authorities amid religious tensions.
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Ortega
Department of Justice
St. Catherines Church
Municipa
Santa Julia
Tacuba
Indiana
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