Supreme Court strikes down state Industrial Court law
The Supreme Court ruled the state Industrial Court act unconstitutional in its wage fixing for packinghouse workers, stating it violated the Fourteenth Amendment and deprived employers and workers of property and contract rights without due process. It rejected that ordinary businesses fall under public interest to regulate wages and held arbitration provision overbroad.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Taft
Charles Wolff Packing Company
Topeka
Southern Pacific Granted Control of Central Lines
St Paul June 11 The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals approves the Interstate Commerce Commission order granting Southern Pacific control of Central Pacific. Judge Walter H Sanders said counsel will appear June 28 to argue the form of the decision.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Associated Press
Federal Circuit Court
Interstate Commerce Commsion
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Central Pacific Company
Walter H. Sanders
Two Women Claim Same Child Chicago Judge Is Solomon
Chicago judge Joseph B. Yeavid hears a custody dispute as two women contend a baby girl born in 1918 in Poland belongs to them. Julia Prybylski says she cared for the child through war and brought her to America, then to Mrs. Lenz, while Mrs. Lenz asserts the child was given into her possession after being born out of wedlock. The case contrasts claims of legitimacy and guardianship, with testimonies signaling a difficult decision.
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Chicago
Wanin
Joseph B. Yeavid
Cona Fellina
Nicholas Lenz
Julia W. Prybylski
Poland
America
Revolver Bought for Protection Ends in Death
A Brooklyn man William H Williams was killed in an apartment at 53 Fulton Street after showing his new revolver to his wife. He had bought the gun a day earlier to protect himself from attackers in Providence and reportedly shot himself after an accidental discharge. Police and medical examiners noted the shooting appeared accidental. Williams’s wife testified to the purchase and intention to arm himself following a beating in Providence. Neighbors summoned help after the blast, and the couple had recently moved in after a three week stay in Providence.
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Providence
William. H. Williams
Fulton Street
Wiliams
Willams
Bridgeport
Williams
Hotel Provident
Brooklyn
Roomer
Helen Waller
Insurance Firms Plan Move on Replevin Cars
More than 50 insurance firms plan intervention actions to keep cars that were stolen in the Gordy Singer ring and later replevined by owners from the law. State police and detectives assisted insurers in tracing owners and releasing 26 cars from Greenwich to their rightful owners, while 150 plus cars seized in the theft ring cleanup have mostly been returned.
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Insurance Company
Plevin
Staite Police Teplay
Greenwich
Gallings Insurance Companies
Ta Insurance Companies
Ta State
William Hh Williams confronts danger with revolver purchase
A Bridgeport area item reports William H. H. Williams displaying a newly purchased revolver to guard against gang attacks. The brief notes local fear and actions amid a string of burglaries with minor property losses, and mentions police responses.
Dismissal of federal charges against Eckart Brewery
Judge Edwin B Thomas in Hartford discharged all federal charges against Eckart Brothers Brewery of Lhiselty after key government witnesses failed to appear. Connecticut retailers in court had purchased the brewery product, while Washington witnesses did not attend, prompting the dismissal to avoid further costs.
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Diamisaa
Eckart Brothers’ Brewery
Lhiselty
Hay
Edwin &. Thomas
United States District Court
Hartford
Prohibition
Pedera Prohibition
Ray A. Haynes
Thomas
Brown, Sullivan and Lovett
Housatense Avenue
George Eckert
Eckart
Thieves Break Into Room on State Street
Sneak thieves robbed a room at 297 State Street last night stealing $49, silk shirts and a pair of gold cuff links belonging to John Krol. The incident was reported to police.
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State Street
John Krol
Man Found Sleep Under Freight Car In Portland Yard
Police report a man from Portland elated to sprawl under a freight car in the Whiting Street yard of the New Slaven Railroad Company. Yard workers frightened an engine by a twitching motion, as he repeatedly crawled back under the car after being moved, before being locked up on drunkenness and trespassing charges.
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Howard King
Portland
Whiting Street
New Slaven Railroad’ Company
King
New Bridgeport Council of Churches led by Rev Marshall Cummings
The Bridgeport Council for Churches elected Rev Chester C Marshall D D as president at a meeting last night at the Bridgeport Christian Enien home on Main street. State's Attorney Homer J Cummings of Stamford will speak at a Sunday law and order service at the high school auditorium. A Sunday morning service will be held at Newfield Methodist Episcopal Church. The council plans Civile Sunday on June 24 and civic education through the Chamber of Commerce campaign. M J Duncklee named secretary treasurer.
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Herbert Sniffen
Stratford
Clark F. Lane
Bridgeport
Minerva Davis
Norwalk
Fairfield League of Women Voters
Westport
Pessen
U. S. Army
New York City
Amy
Navy
Eton Shoe
New York
Tammany Man
Curb Brokers
Ku Klux Klan
Boston
Treasury
Supreme Court
Kansas
Business & Finance
Southern Pacific
Tral Af
Central Pacific
Acie
Jglit
Lex
Chester C. Marshall
D.D
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Bridgeport Council For Churches
Bridgeport Christian Enien
Mainstrest
Homer 3. Cummings
Stamford
Newfield Methodist Episcopal Church
Chamber of Commerce
Marshall
Council of Churches
M. J. Duncklee
Evangelistic
Landlady Accused in Brutal Rooming-House Assault
Badly battered man cites landlady Mrs. Luncha Eley of 44 Highland Avenue as his attacker during eviction tensions. He says she threatened with a knife, struck him, knocked out teeth, and bit his arm while he was packing to leave. Eley was arrested on assault charges and later released on bonds.
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George Warner
Elcy
Highland Avenue
Luncha Eley
Nolice
Atl
George Warner Bee
Warner
Im Uenant
Insteas
Mia
Elry
Fle
Stratford Council Seeks Arrests Over Spooners
Stratford city councilman Herbert Sniffen urges action against Bridgeport spooners after late night love making at South End. Town manager H. H. Hunter and police chief to enforce crackdown. Sammis backs crackdown noting growing disruption and nighttime gaiety.
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Stratford
H. H. Hunter
South End
Herbert Suiffen
Bridgeport
Bridgeport-spooners
Donald Sammis
Plaza trolley loop plan endorsed by Bridgeport civic group
A Civic Affairs meeting in Stratfield endorsed a plan to convert the Plaza into a trolley loop and terminal to cut Main Street traffic by 40 percent. The proposal, costing about 55 thousand dollars for tracks and additional for a terminal building, would lease land to Connecticut Company for a yearly fee. Officials noted legal steps for property use and possible auto parking changes, while proponents urged utilitarian Plaza use and a transportation hub.
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Main Street
Connecticut Company
Traction Company
George L. Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
Clvic
Crawford
Bridgeport
Samuel N. Schnee
John 5. Pullman
Pardy
Flaza
Henry E. Kelly
Alfred Eveness
Francia F. Dunigan
Connecticut Co
Chem
William B. Griffin
Holmes and Edwards Company
Insurance Agent Sues Milford Resident Over Premiums
William B. McCarthy, president of Rostuhd Manufacturing, faces a writ of attachment for $100 in a suit filed by Charles L. Doherty, a Milford real estate dealer. The case involves alleged non payment of insurance premiums and a separate dispute over a prior automobile transaction. A preliminary hearing occurred in Town Court with a trial date to be set. the parties are described as political enemies after McCarthy’s recent defeat for deputy town judge.
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Milford
William B. McCarthy
Rostuhd Manufacturing Company
Charles L. Doherty
Depuy Sherif James J. Kerwin
Doherty Ip
Doherty
McCarthy
War Aviator Frank J Alvord Dies at Home
Frank J Alvord World War II veteran and aviation corps flier at Kelly Field Texas died at his parents home on Roosevelt Street. He belonged to American Legion Disabled American Veterans Knights of Columbus and the Mens League of St Charles Church. Survived by parents three sisters a brother and grandmother. Funeral from parents home then St Charles Church with high mass and interment in St Michael's Cemetery.
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Frank J. Alvord
Dwight Alvord
Roogavelt Street
Alvord
Margaret Kiernan
Mra Rae | Burke
Edward McDaniels
Margeret Alvord
Divight Alvord
Thomas Ieruan
Harry WW. Congdon Post
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans of the World War
Knights of Columbus
Mens’ League of
St. Charles’ Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Louise and Company President Dies by Suicide Near Nantucket
Mrs. Herbert Taylor head of Louise and company millinery and press establishment leaped to death from the steamship Adriatic off Nantucket Island Saturday night. The Adriatic stopped, a two hour search followed, but no body was found.
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New York
Herbert Taylor
Louise and Company
Nantucket Island
White Star Line
Elm City Man Killed as Streetcar Strikes Pair
Two New Haven men staggered into the path of a safety streetcar on State street near Myrtle avenue. Waldeck Ci. Jenaky died en route to hospital. Alex Laner, uninjured, was jailed on drunkenness charges. Motorman G A Lekas faced manslaughter counts with bond set at 2000. Witnesses described both victims as visibly drunk and wandering from the curb.
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State Street
Myrtle Avenue
Elm City
Waldeck Ci. Jenaky
New Haven
State “Street
Leake Constructo Company
Second Precinct
Alex Laner
G. A. Lekas
Brewater Street
Connecticut Company
Ponds
Lekas
Citensky
Laner
Norwalk Man Charged After Brother Shooting Attempt
Thomas Kelly was arrested in Norwalk on mur derous assault charges after firing three shots at his brother Patrick Kelly. The incident stemmed from an alleged $300 debt, with Thomas reportedly intoxicated. None of the bullets took effect during the confrontation.
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Norwalk
Patrick Kelly
Thomas Kelly
Thomas
Patrick
Ing
Elaborate Flag Day Ceremony Planned at Seaside Park
Bridgeport to mark the 146th birth anniversary of the American Flag with an elaborate program at Seaside Park led by Municipal Patriotic Society and city schools. Judge John H. Light of Norwalk will speak, Mayor Fred Atwater will read the Governor's Proclamation, and a rifle salute by Veterans of Foreign Wars will precede the flag lowering by a Barry W. Congdon American Legion delegation.
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Bridgeport
Seaside Park
EB. J. Cortright
Municipal Society
Joan H. Light
Norv
Fred Atwater
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Barry W. Congdon
American Legion
Municipal Patriotic Society
Beardsley Park
J. W. Thompson
Judge DeForest
Carl Foster
Everett Burns
J. Campbell
George Bowen
Donald A. MacQueen
Robert T. Munger
Ansonia
Wheeler and Wilson Band
George E. Crawford
Ernest J. Craft
John H. Light
Leattre Assembly
Raymond W. Harris
Veterans of ‘Foreign Wars
Harry W. Congdon
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