State Democrats Plan Reorganization for Campaign
Statewide party reorganization aimed at boosting Connecticut results in small towns. A 100 member advisory committee may form with permanent HQ and a weekly bulletin. Thomas J. Spellacy and others named to the reorganizing committee. a convention meeting in New York is possible before campaigning plans are finalized.
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Hartford
Democratic Party
Connecticut
State Central Committee
Savin Rock
Howard Yeomans
Andover
Yeomans
Homer S. Cummings
Stamford
Caroline Ruytz-Rees
Sireenwich
Thomasa J. Spellacy
Hertford
David KE. Fitzgerald
Newlaven
Fred P. Holt
A. S Lynch
New Haven
Fannie Dixon Welch
Columbia
Thomas J. Spellacy
Alhough
Air
New York
A.S. Lynch
French cabinet formed then likely to resign soon
A new French cabinet headed by Prime Minister Francois Maragal and including Lefebvre Dubres and others was formed after a final interview between President Millerand and Marsal. The group faces an uncertain future as the opposition questions the cabinet and the president contemplates parliamentary support.
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Taras
Pamed
Nadar
Prederic Brancais- Marsal
M. Poincare
Fininer
M. Francois-Maragal
Tidmond Lefebvre
Antony Tati Juatin de Srty
Andre Magino
Falor
Paul Jourdain
Yves Ge
M. Landry
Petey Pierre Landin
Capus
Presiens
Leis Yin
Eolontes
Jean Balers
Tae Bre
Prident Milerand
Miriancab- Marsal
Cilen Theopremdyer
Vill Reed
Cues Cass
Bre
Stit Bern
de Tvers Gaieh
Furmir
Venice
Acre
Pretty Juliin Hoyt Elopes To Port Chester Honeymoon
In Norwalk at the country club a 16 year old declares “here's my husband” to pressure 18 year old Thomas P Leaman Jr after a daytime elopement in Port Chester. The couple telephoned the groom's mother and plan past wedding gossip centers on rival suitor Edward Thorne. The bride, a Norwalk High alumna, attended St Elizabeth's College. the mother forgives but the father may not.
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Norwalk
Julite Hoyt
Norwalk Country Club
Thomas P. Leaman, Jr
Harstrom Preparatory School
Thomas P. Leaman
Port Chester
Taille
Seaman
Free Country Club
Mortimer Host
Edward M. Thorne
Harstrom
Angus P. Thorne
Bridgeport
Norwalk High School
St. Elizabeth's College
Convent Station
N. J
Rainy Weather Halts City Touring and Beach Outings
Police report a day with only one motor vehicle accident in the city amid heavy showers from 2 to 6 pm. Anthony White of 1966 Maine arrest drove on Fairfield Avenue near police headquarters, struck a pole, demolishing it, and received a summons to court on June 12 after a prior operator's license suspension was lifted months ago.
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Anthony White
Maine
Fairfield Avenue
White
Nothing to it but Coolidge at GOP convention
Reports from Cleveland say former Governor Lowden will not seek the vice presidential nomination even if offered. Dark-horse possibilities include Lachs Tivover and Senator Curtis amid old guard influence. Samuel Blythe covers the scene as delegates align and contrasts with party traditions emerge.
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Lowden
Illnoi
Cleveland
Coolidge
Lachs
Tivover
Curtis
Torvice
Old Guard
Senate
Samuel Blythe
Prethy
Juntia Hoyt
Thomas Seaman, Jr
Thomas PB. Leaman
Stether
Milford
Chorum
Milford Ladies' Ald Society
Bishop Murray
Stan
Wetport Fost Road
Hilmonbury
Father Blake
Witton
Stratford
Kelly
Bridgeport
Newell
Hartford
Washington
Congress
Kong Rous
Armaghdale
London
March
Econ Vranes
Tern Veronae
Savin
Ant-Batoon Seague
Trence
Coolide
Mfss
Connor’s Bridgeport Postmaster Nomination Close Call
Washington June 8 The Senate confirmed Arthur A Connor as Bridgeport postmaster by the slimmest margin, the last appointment approved before adjourning for recess. If one day had passed, the nomination might have been blocked. Other nominees await next December confirmation after recess appointments.
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George H. Manning
Washington, D
Arthur A. Connor
Bridgeport
Senate
Congress
Conner
Moses
Connor
Post Office Department
Senate Post Office Committee
Viscount Kato Seen as Likely Japanese Premier Choice
The political world awaits the messenger from Kyoto who met elder statesman Princes Samoji to decide the successor to Premier Kiyoura. Rumor holds Viscount Kato, leader of the Kenseiki party, will be recommended, with Saijenji dictating the next move. The cabinet's formation hinges on these elder guidance matters and the imperial regent’s summons.
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Kyoto
Samoji
Kiyoura
Saienji
Kate
Diet
Kata
Prine
Pennece
Ware
State completes evidence against Franks slayers
Wealthy heirs Nathan Leopold Jr and Stichra Koeb face a continuing grand jury as prosecutors rest their case for kidnapping and murder in the Franks slayings. The confession timeline centers on a ransom letter typewriter found after a weeklong search linking the crime to the two youths. Relatives attend services and a vaudeville show for inmates as court action looms.
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Nathan Leopold, Jr
Stichara Koeb
Stobert Franks
Robert EL. Crowe
Loeb
Bia
Leopold
Andrey Russ
Michigan Central Railroad
New York
Franke
Chicago
George W. Smith Dies on World Tour in Germany
George Wilbur Smith longtime Bridgeport grocer and Village Stores proprietor died in Berlin last Friday during a world tour with his daughters Maron and Dorothy and B C G Samuels. He started in Bridgeport from New York state and built a chain of grocery stores including three locally and one in Danbury. He had recently retired and moved to New York, beginning a global trip about two months ago.
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George Wilbur Smith
Diag
Berlin
Germany
Fayette Clark
North Avenue
Smithy
Maron
Dorothy Smith
B. C G. Samuels
Ah State Street
Broad Street
Danbury
Smith
Clinton Avenues
Fairfield
Mr. Smith
Bridgeport
New York
567 Auto Licenses Suspended in May
DMV announces 567 auto licenses suspended in May, the largest total this year and 2240 more than the same period last year. Restoring driving privileges focuses on addressing common suspension causes.
Norwalk Insurance Broker Dies in Norwalk
Jacob M. Layton, prominent insurance broker and former banker, died late Saturday at about 70. He is survived by his wife and son Frank D. Layton, his associate. Funeral arrangements pending. Frederick Osborn, friend of Prankinn Roosevelt, to speak at Norwalk Democratic Women’s banquet at Jolon Point Tuesday night. Osborn is son of Witla Church Osborn and nephew of Henry Fairfield Osborn. Mrs and Mrs Winter Quusselb were among other speakers.
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Norwalk
Dune
Jacob M. Layton
Prank D. Layton
D. M. Layton
Sorwat
Mane
Petegram Bervice
Prederick Osborn
Prankinn Sh Roosevelt
Democratic Women's Assecation
Jolon Point
Witla Church Osborn
Henry Fairfield Osbern
Winter Qusselb
Otha
Cause of Cancer Found in Germ
North American will publish tomorrow an article withheld 15 months in the interest of science revealing that cancer is caused by a micro-organism. Dr. T. J. Glover, a Toronto native, isolates the germ and proves it via Koch Dyes tests. He has conducted research in New York City for four years and reports a treatment in experimental stages with remarkable results.
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Philadelphia
T. J. Glover
Toronto
Canada
Glover
New York City
Church Drives Fund Drive to Erect New Bridgeport Church
United church members will vote by fund contributions to build a new Bridgeport church with a $100,000 quota. Dr. William Way says the building committee will proceed in three days of soliciting, aiming for a substantial report this afternoon and reports through Wednesday. Over 1,000 households to be visited, pledges due by July 10 1926, with options of semi annual or monthly payments. Walter Funsharte leads donors. largest gifts include $20,000 and several $10,000 plus contributions.
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United Church
Bridgeport
William Horace Way
Walter BB. Funshar
Myr
Wowland
Lucien . Warner
Walker
A. W. Burritt
Dad
Rev. Horner Day and Family
William H Newell Insurance Head Dies in Hartford
William H Newell secretary of Detus Life Insurance Company and longtime Sunday school superintendent died suddenly in Hartford He collapsed at First Methodist Church during children s day services His wife Nellie son R B Newell three other relatives attended the service The family mourns as they note his civic and church leadership roles in the community
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Hartford
Tue
Wiliam Tl
Newell
Whatreet
Detus
Nellie TL
Servic
Hle
Rober
Rev
Misa Kleaner Newell
Katherine
Linvoiy
Tleaer
W Namara Faces Court On Two Charges
Fourth Ward Democratic Leader arrested within the week for liquor law violations will be tried in City court tomorrow. Police entered 149 South Street and took the alleged gardener into custody after an initial release on $1090, followed by another arrest last night as more liquor was seized.
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Attaid
Fourth Ward
Mtv
South Street
Illeged Lauer
Tie
Agai
Yastembey
Peinuel
Lowden Withdraws From Contest For Vice Presidency
Cleveland June report notes Republican National convention week opening with Coolidge leading a thousand strong bloc. Observers describe a calm, methodical setup under Coolidge era, while old guard and managers react to a reshaped leadership.
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Lowden
Samuel Blithe
Cleveland
Pluy Guard
Ucket
Coolidge
Bossea
Jackson
Ihs
Vut
Coolidge Weather Terrific Storm on Potomac Yacht Mayflower
President and Mrs Coolidge faced a severe wind and electrical storm on the Mayflower yacht on the Potomac River. Winds 70 to 80 mph, heavy rain for 26 minutes, one life lost, damage to property and crops reported. Mrs Elizabeth Buckley of New Orleans killed by a falling tree while seeking shelter near Mount Vernon.
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Washington
Mre
Coolidge
Potomac River
Indian End
Hfe
Filizabeth Buckley
New Orleans
B& Machine
Mount Verson
Rube Goldberg Makes His Bow At Convention
Cleveland columnist Rube Goldberg writes from the 1900 convention scene describing travel delays and a rainy Sunday in a foreign town. He jokes about hotel staff, a comical mix of alcohol fumes, and the crowded lobby atmosphere as he awaits events and notes the presence of senators.
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Rube Goldberg
Cleveland
Ohio
One Arrested After Smash In Westport
Chariea MMar sh all of Rye was arrested here this afternoon charged with reckless driving after his automobile collided with a car driven and owned by Philip O Grady of Nor walk Marshall, who charged that O Grady stopped suddenly in the road ahead of him as they were both bound west. The impact sent the O Grady car about 20 feet, injuring the occupants Mrs O Grady and Mr O Grady, treated by a Westport physician.
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Westport
Chariea
Mmarshall
Rye
Nat
Philip O'Grady
Norwalk
Marshall
O'Grady
Kir
Wes
Nothing to It but Coolidge at the Cleveland Convention
Wile Rogers reports the Cleveland convention crowd, delegates, and platform drafting with skeptical tone. He mocks the GOP show, notes delegates pledge and the lack of clear planks, and jokes about Coolidge’s reception and the parade of speeches.
U S GIVES $475 000 FOR NUTMEG HIGHWAYS
Federal aid highway plan allocates 75 million dollars nationwide with July 1 start. Protest arises over apportionment and allocation details among states. The notice cites concerns about fairness and potential shortfalls in funding distribution.
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U. S
Mie Pets Funvets Inelelee
Lowden Rejects Republican Vice Presidential Nomination
The Associated Press reports Charles G Dawes recovers as Lowden of Illinois declines the Republican vice presidential nomination. His formal statement says he would not accept if nominated, stirring backstage speculation on a possible Dawes crystallization as convention hours unfold and shifting momentum among Illinois delegates.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Lowden
Mlinois
Hey
Dawes
Charles G. Dawes
Conmittes
Smith urges modification of prohibition act in 1930s push
June report notes Alfred E. Smith, candidate for the Democratic nomination, backing revision of the Volstead Act to allow states to legalize light wines and beer. He opposes the Ku Klux Klan as contrary to founding principles and cites support for a national alcohol content limit, while criticizing anti-saloon forces. Also mentions demise of politician John Brownlee Lonsdale in London.
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New Just Une
Alfred E. Smith
Lb. Robertson Browne
New York
Teague
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