Knickers Clue Sparks New Murder Investigation
New clues link a pair of men’s knickerbockers found at the suspect’s shop to the Florence Kane murder. District Attorney Fate and Samuel Plotkin pursue a 15 to 16 year old “ wiry boy” described by Plotkin, while chemists test stains for potential linking to the victim. A separate arrest of Walter Johnson on vagrancy charges occurs as investigators examine the crime scene with Dr J A O’Reilly and Detective James Kane.
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New York
Dorence Kane
Sooklyn
Samuel Plotkin
Rutland Road
Brookn
Odd
Mae
Hatre Fieremce
Peda
Plotkin
Terv
Worth Street
Florence Kane
Raygnond Street
Noice
Walter Johnson
ABM 7
Broadway
Brooki
Dackponville
Fla
Dod
J . A. O'Reilly
James Kane
Rippler bill becomes law effective July 4
Governor Trumbull signed the ripper measure and a validating act moving the Board of Contract and Supply to the new Board of Apportionment and Taxation. The bill, effective July 1, clears House passage and heads to the Senate. Bridgeport names discussed include William Burnham Blodgett and seven residents for appointments, with several other local figures named.
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John H. Trumbull
Board of Contract and Supply
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
House of Representatives
Senate
Willem E Burnham
Bridgeport
Wiliam H Blodec
House
Trumbull
Blodgett
Board of
Wiliam & Burntam
Hatmas
Augustus Levarty
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Dwight
Whe. A. EK. Mandena
É and
Samuel J. Cuford
Trumbull Rejects July Fourth Connecticut Defense Test
Hartford June 1 AP Governor Trumbull telegraphed Acting Secretary of War Davis that a July Fourth defense meet in Connecticut would be an exhibition of weakness rather than strength. He argued the national holiday would not suit a test and stressed Connecticut’s sympathy with national defense policy but opposition to a treasure-seeking observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Trumbull
Dwight F Davis
Connecticut
Davis
President Coolidge
Trimbull
Oppel urges police reorganization and traffic scare
Commissioner Richard Oppel pressed a complete overhaul of Bridgeport’s police department at a Police Board meeting last night. He called for live patrol at intersections, a motorized force with new motorcycles and sedans, and a special meeting to plan changes funded by shots at reducing traffic hazards. Oppel opposed spending on dummy stanchions as he pushed for real manpower at cross streets. The annual report showed 4119 arrests in the year, with 786 male and 3280 female. Revolver permits issued were 18 and licenses varied.
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Bridgeport
Richard Oppel
Police Board
Oppel
Wos
Police
Oamuevawe
Patrick J Flanagan
AOL
Darien appoints water and sewerage commission
Darien selects a three member water and sewerage commission. William F. E. Ashly for three years, Thomas Crumming for two years, and Ernest Lounsbury for one year. The appointments were made by the selectmen and board of finance for ratification at the town meeting. The town may also consider purchasing the Wee Burn Golf Club links for a public park at the same meeting.
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Stamford
Darien
Beard of Finance
Stallows
Willliam FE Ashly
Thomas Crimming
Ernest Lounsbury
Wee Burn Galt Eluh
Napoleon Letters Reveal Early Love Confession
Brussels June 1 The Princess de Tigne announces soon publication of six letters by Napoleon Bonaparte from 1787. The missives disclose the future emperor's first romance with a young Corsican girl.
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Brussels
Princess de Tigne
Napoleon Bonaparte
Parochial School Attendance Upheld By Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled Oregon may not require mandatory public school attendance to the exclusion of private or parochial schools. The state’s compulsory education law for ages eight to sixteen was declared invalid, limiting enforcement of public-school attendance.
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Washington
Oregon
United States Supreme Court
Gledhill in coma mystery surrounds case at Bridgeport
William A Gledhill fifty one lay unconscious in Bridgeport hospital after being found in his room at 481 Washington Avenue by two detectives. Doctors have not determined the cause and police consider it unclear whether a suicide attempt or a medical fit led to the coma.
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Wiliam
Gledhill
Washington
Vanue
Bridgeport
Investigation Bureau
Washington Avenue
Michael J. Rows
Union Square
Bridgeport Hospital
Rowe
Samuel W. Gledhill
Gledhill and Company
Excelsior and Cordage
Fairfield's New Sheriff Beaten After Appointment
Fairfield reports say Emil Hurzel er ik geema, the sheriff attacked last night, as seven youths in Tunxis Hill created noise in front of his house. Five fled while two beat Hurzel er ik geema and his companion Henry Hon man, leaving Hurzel er ik geema bruised and cut. Prosecutor Bacon Wakeman and town officers withheld names pending arrests.
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Fairfield
Tunxis Hill
Simeon Pease
Bacon Wakeman
Assau Ted
Emil Hurzeler
Ik Geema
Tunxis Hil
Huurzeler
Hurzeler
UC Hurzeler
Henry Honman
An Jwantzers
Paramount Duty of City Economy, Mayor Says
The mayor urges strict economy across city government and warns taxes must be safeguarded for homeowners and taxable interests. He praises taxpayers who file honest returns, notes unfair burdens on small interests, and plans a special message on the governor’s ripper bill after completing the annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Paramou
Waa. Rey
Ward
Common Council
Cornell bill for counsel fees stirs Bridgeport debate
Bridgeport article notes Cornell seeking 36000 in counsel fees for services in winning a certificate of errors for Drew, described as outrageous by administration leaders. Mentions mayoral emphasis on strict economy and a message to the Common Council. Also references police reorganization, a night-work ban, and a Supreme Court ruling on compulsory school attendance. Weathered sports blurbs cover several teams and notable events.
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Bridgeport
Cornell
Drew
Zay
Common Council
Oppel
United State Supreme Court
Oregon
Willam H Gledhill
State
Fairfield County
Trumbull
Bears
Worcester
Albany
Hartford
Waterbury Downs
Springfield
Profa
Ruth
Yanks
Sox
Senators
Tigera
Browna
Giants
Dodgins Hornsby
Phil Fen
Cubs
Henry Ciuci
Cyril Walker
Gene Tunney
Tom Gibbons
Polo Grounds
Waht
Dempases
Walter Hagen
Speedy Rum Yacht Has License Fight at Coast Guard Barrage
The Cigarette, linked to rumrunning, was seized by Coast Guardsmen in New York on June 1 for operating under both motorboat and yacht licenses. Alleged license numbers matched another vessel. authorities say the yacht license was cancelled and a Bridgeport motorboat license issued. Eight crew members were freed. owner Marco Manella and local officials seek release and license clarification.
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New York
Bayonne
N. 3
Coast
Aiarete
Bridgeport
Conn
Marco Manella
William A. Morse
Coast Guard
Progress Show Program Today at Exposition
The program lists an opening at 1 30 p m with a Band concert by Coast Artillery from 2 30 to 6 p m Selections by Policy Quartet from 4 80 to 4 p m and another Compt Artilley Band from 8 to 10 30 with Selections by Policy Quartet to 9 30 p m An Orchestra concert features Jack Peidel from 9 90 to 1 00 no om The Rotary Club courtesy arranges today and tonight’s entertainment.
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Coast Artillery Band
byPolicy Quartet
Compt Artilley Bund
Polley Quartet
Jack Peidel
Rotary Chub
New Inventions Shown At Big Exposition
Progress Week Exposition at Seaside Park displays new products from Bridgeport plants. Harvey Hubbell introduces the Signalite automatic flashing signal device with 48 light patterns. A. H. Nilson Machine showcases advanced chain making from cold red steel. Holmes and Edwards presents the Romance silver pattern. Warner Brothers unveil silk undergarments and new radio metal goods. Radio dealers exhibit broadcast reception as proof of music waves appeal. Demonstrations rely on a spark coil transmitter within safe limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hubbell
Harvey Hubbell, Sr
A. H. Nilson Machine , Company
Holmes and Edwards
InternatHlonel Silver Company
Warner Brothers
Removal of Healy in Niantic land condemnation bill
Hartford June 1 Special House and Senate pass a bill empowering the governor to appoint an attorney to aid condemnation for the State Tuberculosis commission to acquire land at Niantic owned by the McCook family for a Seaside sanatorium addition. The measure, backed by many senators and opposed by Mrs. Alice Merritt, moves responsibility from the attorney general to the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
House
Senate
Committee On Humane Institutions
State
Healy
Benator Keeney
Somers
William A. Redden
Bridgeport
Redden
Frank L. Wilder
Cheney
Marjory Cheney
Manchester
Pierson
Cromwell
Hall
New Britain
Shaw
Redding
Cronin
New London
Challenger
Golden
Marsdan
Alice Merritt
Meech
West Hartford
Keeney
Clark
Haddam
Alling
Counsiel
General Assembly
McCook
Gun Totter Arrested After Stamford Fight
Ralph Tartaglione of 6 Railroad Place is held on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon and assaulting his brother-in-law Joseph Scuttl of the same address. Scuttl faces breach of the peace. The quarrel began last night when Tartaglione went to his sister’s home. A fully loaded revolver was in his hand, a struggle ensued, and the weapon was hurled from a window. Both men were arrested after the incident.
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Stamford
Ralph ‘Tartaglione
Joseph Scuttl
Tartaglione
Progressive Luncheon Planned at Lordship
Lordship June 1 A three course progressive luncheon will be served Thursday by the Women auxiliary of the Lordship Sunny school. The first course at Mrs George Braddock Margherita Lawn at 1 00. The two remaining courses at homes of Mrs R Kuehne and Mrs Joseph Arden. Mrs Curt Leidewitz and Mrs Joseph Reynolds assist hostesses. Attendees are asked to notify Mrs Keuhne by tomorrow noon.
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Lordship
Lordship Sunny
George Braddock
Margherita Lawn
Ao'dak
Mra R. Kuehne
Joseph Arden
Curt Leidewitz
Joseph Reynolds
Keuhne
Mary Fitch Dies Last Descendant of Fitch Family
Miss Mary L. Fitch aged 169 Boston avenue died after a long illness. Her sister Elizabeth J. Fitch, who lived with her, died five weeks earlier. Both were noted for philanthropy. She was connected to the Fitch and Plumb families, active in St. John’s Church and local charities. Funeral private Thursday from home. Rev. William H. Jepson to officiate. burial Mountain Grove Cemetery.
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Mary L. Fitch
Boston Avenue
Elizabeth J. Fitch
Miss Fitch
James Fitch
Nettlern
Connecticut
Mary
Elizabeth
St. John's Episcopal Church
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society
Connecticut Junior Republic
Contemporary Club
Willam Lyon Phelps
William H Jepson
St Tukespiscopal Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Barnum Discovers Armstrong Suspenders in Bridgeport Booth
Progress Week features Pridgeport Industries suspenders labeled Armstrong Bridgeport Conn US. Barnum, returning from Europe, chats with Fo Armstrong at Seaside Club about the Paris made items, exclaiming their quality as he admires the clasp bearing the maker’s name.
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Pridgeport Industries
Armstong
Manufacturine Company
Fim
Charles Armatrong
F Armstrong
Yeaterday
Pat Barnum
Bridgeport
Europe
Fo Armstrong
Paris
Tve
Barnum
Armstrong
Yy Armstrong
Conn
Flanagan Named Superior Court Clerk by Judges
Attorney Michael John Flanagan of 857 Beechwood Avenue was promoted to the clerkship of the Superior Court for Fairfield County at a meeting of Connecticut justices and judges in Hartford. He succeeds Tracy at a salary of 4500 dollars annually. Tracy resigned for health and was pensioned. Flanagan, born November 6, 1873 in Bridgeport, is a Yale graduate.
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Flanagan
Michael John Flanagan
Beechwood Avenus
Superior Court
Fairfield County
Supreme Court
Superior Court of Conmmecticut
Lbrary
Hartford
Tracy
Frederick Winchester Tracy
Fairfield Avenue
The
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Christopher
Ann Rogerson Flanagan
Yale
Berlenbach to defend heavyweight title vs Delaney on July 1
New York AP report says Berlenbach, the reigning champion, signed to defend his crown against Jack Delaney of Bridgeport at Yankee Stadium on July 1. Negotiations were arranged by Dan Hickey and Tex Rickard. Delaney earlier knocked out Berlenbach in 1924 at Madison Square Garden, and both boxers have other potential foes in mind as the year progresses.
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New York
Berlenbach
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Conn
Yankee Stadium
Dan Hickey
Bertenbach
Tex Rickard
Mike Mc
Tigue
Delaney
Harry Greh
Jimmy Slattery
Herlenbach
Madison Square Garden
Elgen
Tier Flowers
Frank Moody
Young Marullo
Marullo
Berlebach
Women injured as runaway horse shatters store window
Two Stamford women Mrs Taylor and Mrs Grace Valenta were hospitalized after a runaway horse veered off Main Street, crashed through a plate glass storefront, trapping them on the sidewalk. Both women sustained broken collars and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Sperial
J. Tayor
Grace Valenta
Stamford Hospital
35 000 Dollar Legal Bill Shocks City Aldermen
A New York era tax case unfolds as Attorney Cornell shows a 35000 dollar bill for legal services connected to Bridgeport Brass and a Supreme Court ruling. The city may face suits for legal expenses and back taxes as officials review the potential collection of thousands in tax abatements and related fees. The letter from Cornell argues the city should pay, citing time, complexity, and the broad impact of the decision on certificate cases and future tax collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Co
Edward A. Drew
Bridgeport Brass Company
A. L. DeLaney
Cornell
Supremes Court
Brasa
Arto Cornell
Comanige Sioner Wiliam H. Blodgett
City to be zoned at cost of 10008 dollars
The Common Council authorized Mayor Behrens to sign a contract with Herbert B. Swag of New York for zoning work at a cost of 10000 dollars. Alderman Seward B. Price led the zoning effort and the project is to start immediately and finish within six months. A financing plan includes 2509 dollars appropriated earlier and Swan to be paid in installments starting July 15. The action followed recommendations of the zoning commission despite bids.
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Behrens
Herbert
Park Row
New York
Zoning Commission
Derman Seward B. Price
Chalce Iy
Sumey
Swan
Hie Waft
Tax Board
Alderman Price
Man
Mir
Swan Han
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Verity
Floence
Agath
Water Commission
Napoleon
Justice McReynolds
Speedy Rum Yacht
Wallace Smith
U. 8 Custome
Progress Week
Seaside Park
Planta Reves
Eis
Niantic Deal
Consel
Michael J. Flanagan
Frederick W. Tracy
Munich
Frank P. Munich
Harry S. Lyons
Bill
G. O. P. Opinion
Mark
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