Changes in Superior Court clerks list announced
Hartford Jaume Hart, few changes made at the annual meeting of the judges of the Superior Court in the State library. Judge Newell Jennings appointed clerk. George E. Parsons’s salary reduced. new assistants named for New London and Windham counties. Public defender for Litchfield and Bridgeport messenger roles also updated. two new state bar examining board members named.
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Hartford
Jaume
Judezs of the Superior Court
State Library
George W.wheeler
Newell Jennings
Glover Campbell
Hartford Cay
George S. McLaren
New Haven
Briai M. Angur
Daniel J. Bailey
McLaren
George E. Parsons
New London County
John H. Welker
Charles E. Hickey
Marjorie C. Bradford
Windham County
J. Climton Roraback
Litchfield
L. J. Nickerson
William E. Wailer
Messenger
Bridgeport
Sidney RB. Hawley
State Bar Examining Board
Howard F. Landon
John T. Hubbard
Wilburn W. Gager
Edward D. Robbins
James H. Webb
John P. Ketlogs
William AM. Maltbie
Twelve Year Old Boy Injured in Roadside Collision
A twelve year old boy, Chester House of Davenport street, was struck by an automobile driven by George C. Grace of Hollister avenue on Stratford avenue. He suffered facial abrasions and lacerations, was treated by Dr. M. T. Pratt, and transported to Beinseport work by ambulance.
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Stratford Avenue
Chester House
Davenport Street
George C. Grace
Hollister Avenue
M. T. Pratt
Beinseport
Congit
Sharp Conflicts Loom as Legislature Nears Adjournment
Hartford June 4 Almost on the eve of final adjournment lines are drawn for sharp conflicts tomorrow in both Senate and House. Of about eight matters left to decide four seem likely to trigger battles. Governor Templeton will likely veto the Danbury normal school dormitory appropriation of 100000 and House Appropriations Chair Luther M Keith says most committee members plan to oppose passing the dormitory funding over the vote.
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Hartford
Senate
House
Templeton
State Normal School
Danbury
Luther M. Keith
Appropriations Committee
Stratford High School Bond Plan Hits Snag
Stratford plans to issue a 250000 high school bond to ease congestion hit a snag as a copy of the bill suggested the town could only raise 2000 under its provisions. The Finance committee, led by Rep Charles Wheeler and Helen Lewis, reportedly approved a version excluding sewer bonds from the five percent limit, but the engraved bill's wording created doubt among town officials. Disillusionment followed when the final copy was shown at a joint Board of Education and town council meeting.
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Stratford
Stratford Board of Education
N. Stretford
Hartford
Charles E. Wheeler
Helen J. Lewis
Board of Education
Iown Council
Tnight
Former congressman John C Kouck dead in Knoxsville
Stratford town officials debate a bond bill miswording affecting sewer water supply bonds and five percent debt limits. Council and Board members consider correcting wording to avoid misallocating funds for a future high school while planning a multi-story fire plant building with a rear one-story complex and evolving architectural features.
N Y Day Repeal Speeds Trade In Canadian Liquor
Toronto Ont June 4 Dis patches from Ottawa report cargoes of Canadian beer and whiskey moving toward the border on their way to New York state after repeal of the New York State Prohibition Enforcement law. Canadian border officials say rum runners are actively planning to supply New York with Dominion hard liquor.
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Toronto
Ottawa
New York State
New York
Honduras families flee as civil war feared
Reports of a coming civil war in Honduras gain urgency as families arrive in New Orleans with children sent from the Central American republic for safekeeping by concerned fathers.
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New Orleans
Honduras
Central American Republic
Youyer
Orleans
Supreme Court Refuses Ruling on Maternity Act
The Supreme Court today denied passing on the constitutionality of the Sheppard-Towner maternity act in two Massachusetts cases. The suits were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, the court ruling no judicial question was presented.
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Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Washington
State of
Massusetts
Boston
Frustrated Woman Resists Poison Attempt in New Rochelle
Harriet Green, 25, a Larchmont maid, tried to drink tincture of iodine outside New Rochelle Police HQ. Police stopped her early today. she later confessed to a prior abduction tale and indicated involvement with theft from Bridgeport, but details remain unclear and she did not cooperate fully.
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Bridgeport
New Rochelle
N. Y
Dr. Crowley
Danbury
Harriet Green
Moses Cherry
Woodpine Avenue
Larchmont
John Hildebrand
Lawton Street
Planation
Rochelle
New
Leo Sr Smima
Gite
Gould Heirship Shadowed by Out of Wedlock Births and Will
George Jay Gould in his will filed in Toms River New Jersey acknowledges three children born out of wedlock with mistress Guinivere Sinclair Gould. The estate valued around 36 million dollars is split among widow and ten children from two marriages. two trusts create for the out of wedlock offspring. Guardians and executors named with trusts, ensuring minor shares are protected.
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Me. Gould
Guinivers Sincleire
Wedith
Kingdon Gould
America
Mr. Gould
Himsell
Efile
Jay Cghould
Jay Gould
Guiniverer
Gould
Toms River
N. J
George Jay
Ocean County
George Sinclair Gould
Jane Sinclair Gould
Guinivere Gould
Guinivere Sinclair Gawd
Appell
Carnivera Gould
Rive
Mesrould
Kingdon Geult
Mr. Rice
Estas
Commercisl Trust Company
New York
Alan Withnus
City Charter Amendments Passed by Unanimous Aldermen Vote
Resolution censuring the Assembly's committee amendments was approved by the city board of aldermen in a unanimous vote. The action reflects opposition to nine proposed changes to the city charter and moves the measure toward final consideration.
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Assembly
Board of Aldermen
Detrimental to Public Alderman Hogan Attacks City Charter Amendments
Alderman William H. Hogan, after reconvening the Council following caucusing, moved to censure the General Assembly for proposed city charter amendments. He urged the city records oppose the changes, arguing they harm city operations and the public. The board passed a related motion on the so called secret amusements, drafted with Kilpatrick and Wilder, amid reports of Senate and House dealings.
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William H. Hogan
General Assembly
Hoxan
Senate
Cities and Boroughs
Board of Aldermen
Hogan
Bridgeport
W. F. D. Kilpatrick
Frank K. Wilder
Howard
Hallenger
Kipatrick
Rnslph
Lederer
John Is Harter
Hatters gain from new plant project in Norwalk
The oldest American hat firm hired Bridgeport industrial engineers to build a new Hast Norwalk plant to exacting hatter specifications. Read how the project aims to satisfy workers in this detailed feature.
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America
Bridgeport
Deseerts
Hast Norwalk
Councilmen Split on Increases of Salaries
The Common Council failed to act on proposed salary boosts for city officials after Mayor Atwater’s annual message. Alderman Lavery called a recess as Republican and Democratic caucuses opened with opposition to the pay raises. Alderman Kornblut led the faction arguing the move was illegal, and both sides agreed to postpone action.
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Common Council
Atwater
Lavery
Kornblut
Woman Named Assistant City Clerk by Council
The council unanimously voted to promote Misa May to assistant city clerk at 2200 dollars yearly, a title change with a 400 dollar raise. Pensions of ten dollars weekly were approved for widows, and a tax appeal resolution redirected 450000 dollars from police to the city coffers. A traffic officer was assigned to regulate heavy evening traffic, and a garage operation was ordered investigated for safety and permit violations. The meeting also considered Sunday dancing and channel widening plans needing congressional action.
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Misa
Aler
fKeMes
S. Maryn
Capwle
Thomas Broadwick
James Halpin
Ijcuis Kapal
Water Street
William H. Brady
Brewater Street
Fairfield Avenue
Costello
Edgar McFarland
Hudson Street
Ax Mel Farland
Kelley
Stratford Ayenus
Congress
Joan
Fairfield in Darkness as Storm Hits Lights
Special to the Telegram reports a severe electrical storm striking Fairfield causing outages in most areas except Tunxis Hill and Stratfield. Lightning struck an oil activated device along Fairfield Avenue and Vox Street, leaving Bridgeport Homes, stores, and residences in Warfield Beach, Greenfield Hill, Fairfield Center, Holland Hill, Grasmere, Southport, Pine Creek, Mill Plain, and other sections without illumination for about an hour.
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Telegrami
Tunxis Hul
Stratfield
Fairfeld Avenue
Vox Street
Bridgeport
Warfield Beach
Greenfield Hill
Fairfield Enter
Holland Hill
Grasmere
Southport
Pine Creek
Mill Plain
Jockey Dies as He Wins Steeplechase at Belmont Park
New York June 4 After guiding Sweet Kiss to an easy steeplechase win at Belmont Park jockey Frank Hayes collapsed in the saddle and died en route to the judge’s stand. He 35, heart failure suspected. fall followed final barrier as crowd watched.
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New York
Sweet Kiss
Belmont Park
Frank Hayes
Jack
Hayes
Ihean
Hin @eath
Bride dies from kerosene accident at home
Emily Williams twenty year old wife of Benjamin Williams of Towners New York died at Danbury hospital after severe burns from her own kerosene fire set to light a stove. The blaze started when a kerosene can exploded splashing flames over her clothing. uncle David Williams and husband’s aid helped extinguish the flames before her death several hours later.
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Danbury
Emily Williams
Benjamin Williams
Towners
Danbury Hospital
Williama
David Wiiama
Williams
Tunxis Hill Fire Co Criticized in Meeting
Fairfield June 4 Special to the Telegram The Tunxis Hill fire company faced criticism at the Independents Political Organization meeting held in St Michael's church hall. Louis Jones defended the fire department and addressed questions as the group urged adequate protection open membership for residents or the creation of a new company.
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Fairfield
Tunsis Hill
Independsnca Politica Organization
St Michael’s Church Hall
Louis Jones
Fire Department
City leaders weigh blame on lawmakers for trading favors
City executives condemn senators and representatives for trading functions of office for political favors. The effort targets accountability and aims to curb corruption while urging reform and transparency in governance. Institutions respond with calls for oversight and ethical standards.
Exempts Harter From His Charges In Bridgeport Report
Mayor Fred Atwater presented an annual report to the Bridgeport Common Council criticizing General Assembly members for interfering in city affairs. He highlighted actions by the Assembly and certain senators and representatives, placing responsibility on elected officials. He exempted Senator Harter of the 22nd District from charges. The report also attacked past city spending and a Fire Prevention bureau created to please political obligations, noting better efficiency possible under existing fire departments.
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Fred Atwater
Common Council
Bridgeport
Sena
General Assembly
Assembly
Harter
Recover Body of Stamford Man Drowned in Peach Lake
DANBURY June 4 The body of Joseph A Graf Jr 24 of Stamford was recovered from Peach Lake N Y in 18 feet of water after his canoe capsized while saving his fiancée Agnes Romanek also of Stamford. Romanek clung to the capsized craft and was saved. Graf died apparently from cramps or exhaustion while aiding her.
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Stamford
Peach Lake
J. A. Graf Jr
Danbury
Joseph A. Graf, Jr
N. Y
Graf
Agnes Romanek
Resbuerg
Graft
Miss Romanek
Gwim
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