High Court Judges Say New Haven Unfit for Olymp ia Mack Trial
New Haven June 23 AP After a full court day on whether Olympia Mack should be retried in a county outside New Haven the motion was adjourned. State’s Attorney Amon Alling argued retrial in another county to avoid publicity and impartial jury doubts. Mack’s counsel Joseph Keletsky urged retry in New Haven County.
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New Haven
Olympia Macri
Amon Alling
Miss Olympia Mack
Joseph Keletsky
Miss Mack
New Haver
Talismen
John R. Booth
Danbury
Criminal Court
Alling
Oleaky
Willams
Derby
Nickerson
John FR Booth
Common Pleas Court
A C Baldwin
Denby
Superior Court
Philip T Smith
Maurer
Library crisis grips Bridgeport as voters hold firm
Bridgeport residents face a pivotal choice on a new library project as Henry A Bishop, president of the Board of Library Commissioners, warns that the council must receive information before unanimous funding can move forward. Mayor Behrens notes a required $115,409 Land Department approval remains pending before aldermen act.
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Bridgeport
Henry
Board of Library Commissoners
Questens
Behrens
1C Council
Victim Identified In Freight Train Incident At Derby Crossin
The man killed last night while leaving a moving freight train near Wheeler Farn crossing was identified tonight as John Duduka of Derby. A farm hand, Gousling, had been with him earlier near Shelton. the survivor is stated to be a brother residing in Waterbury.
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Wilford
Wheeler Farn Crossing
John Griskels
Pand Street Derby
John Duduka
Gousling
Shelton Dur
Beilesed
Derby
Clark
Waterbury
Divorce Mill Heads Are Found Guilty of Conspiracy
In Providence on June 23 AP report says Leonard W. Horton and his law partner Francis P. Dougherty were found guilty of conspiracy after a short jury deliberation. The verdict concerns an alleged divorce mill case arising from a Rhode Island inquiry. They were accused of conspiring to defeat public justice by securing a fraudulent divorce decree through false deposition.
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Providence
R. I
Leonard W. Horton
Francis P. Dougherty
Rhode Island
Genevieve FP
Thomas
Edwin ‘Jt. Thomas
New York City
Emmanuel George Rands
Algner
Dougherty
Charles F. Sleson
Horton
Connecticut Saves State Bills By Cash Discounts, Comptroller Says
Comptroller Frederick M. Salmon announced that Connecticut now saves between 30 000 and 60 000 dollars annually through a new method of paying bills. All state bills are settled through the comptroller’s office within discount periods, with rapid department checks and prompt cash payments. He credited R A Knight of Fairfield for implementing the system and noted a broader move toward debt avoidance. The talk also touched on a 16 100 000 dollar income offset for future appropriations and the pay as you go policy, plus remarks on state building needs and ongoing fraud investigations linked to divorces in New York and other states.
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Connecticut
Frederick M. Salmon
Westport
Fairfeld
Comptroller
Salmon
Balmon
R. A Knight
Fairfield
Harvey Bissell
Hethany
Anbury
R. Miles Beard
Fort Trumsull Beach
Oyster Company
Ledus
Milford Harbor
Norwalk
Highway Department
Post Road
Jy Stratford
Trumbull
Smith
Palmer Authorized to Handle Ship Sales
Washington June 23 AP Authority to negotiate all sales of ships was delegated to President Palmer of the Fleet Corporation by the Shipping Board in accordance with a suggestion of President Coolidge. Paris June 24 AP Premier Paluleve won a vote of confidence in the Parliament on his Moroccan policy by 610 to 30.
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Washington
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
The
Shipping Board
Frewdent Coolidge
Paris
Paluleve
Shainter
Prohibition Chief for Connecticut to Lose Office
Secretary Melon announces a complete reorganization of the prohibition forces on August 1. The Connecticut state director’s Hartford office will be abandoned and the force under a regional director based in New York City. Frank T. Putney is expected to leave, with only a small Hartford staff retained for state matters. Continued on Page Two.
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George Manning
Telegram
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Lincoln & Andrews
Internal Revenue
Blair
Prohibition
Haynes
Justice Department Offclan
Hartfocd
Connecticut
Atvation
State Prohibition| Airector of
Ngton
Treasury Department
Senate
Dawen
State
Fairfield County
W Bent
Harvard
Canaan
Danbury
Tage
Cousins Face Suit Over Wedding Expenses
In Danbury Harry Athanasiades Strat ford and Michael Nicholson dispute who should pay wedding costs. Judge John J. Walsh heard the civil case after November discussions. Athanasiades aided by a widow housed in his home, while Nicholson denied responsibility for bills.
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Harry P Athandes Stratford
Michael Nicholson
Danbury
Harry Kerekes
John J. Walsh
Civil Court of Common Pleas
Athanasiades
Nicholson
Athanasiates
Athanglades
Woman Dies of Poison in Love Potion Case
Hackensack story of a 34 year old wife, Mrs Etheln Wheeler, who died after alleged administration of a drug by Maurice During. During 25, single, is jailed on suspicion. autopsy planned to determine exact cause. Wheeler husband attacked During in jail. druggist Dr Grimes indicated overdose.
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Mr. Wheeler
Mia
Eleanore
J Grimes
During
Hackesack
Herbert Wheeler
Wheeler
Bridgeport area notices spark local disputes and delays
Governor vows not to name tax board before Friday as civic issues surface in Bridgeport. A library matter shifts to citizens, a divorce decree napkin scene threatens a cousin’s wedding costs, and protests over park traffic, taxes, and public works fill Page 1 across multiple items.
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Bridgeport
Bishop
Cass
Smith
Governor Won't Name New Board This Week
Governor John H. Trumbull said he would not announce the personnel of the new Board of Apportionment and Taxation this Friday noting the delay was not explained.
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John H. Trumbull
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
France Announces Ruhr Evacuation Begins Within Days
Paris reports Council of Ministers approved Painleve government measures to evacuate the Ruhr by August 15. German officials expect a reply to the French note on a European security pact, with Berlin analyzing the Anglo French accord. Evacuation would restore Germany’s industrial base centered at Essen and Krupp.
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Paris
Ruhr
Council of Miniators
Painleve Governent
France
Essen
Painleve
Herriot
Oberh
Europe
Germany
Basen
Krupps
Berlin
England
Amundsen Plane Near Death on Arctic Flight
Captain Roald Amundsen narrates the perilous return of the Amundsen-Ellsworth expedition after 24 days on the ice off Spitzbergen. Aileron failure forced a dangerous descent, landing in open sea then rescue by a Norwegian sealer. The Telegram serializes his account from June 28 aboard Heimdal bound for Ing Bay.
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Amundsen-Ellsworth
North Pole
Spitzbergen
Arctic Ocean
Roald Amundsen
Ing’s Bay
Kings Bay
Heimdal
Riberlarsen
Foreign lives protected during Canton demonstrations
Washington reports that Governor issued orders to protect foreign lives and property in Canton. Officials say locals assure foreigners will be safeguarded, signaling authorities may curb parade violence. Canton Hong Kong river steamers to be tied up. American staff remain at work. daily mail and food supplies to be brought by a British tug. A Chinese strike delays sailing of several weasels to Hong Kong. President Cleveland voyage to Manila announced for Saturday.
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Washington
Onaut
Jenkins
Canton
State Department
Renaunt
Canton-Hongkong
Ameticana
Salling
Manila
Hong Kong
Fdeveland
Bhengcal
Polar expedition mystery solved by hunter discovery
New York June 23 AP H A Snow big game hunter and explorer returned from two years of Arctic photography with remains of missing members of Vilhjalmner Stefansson's 1914 polar expedition on Herald Island The discovery confirms the fate of the five members who split from the Karluk and began a brutal trek back to civilization Snow identified the remains with relatives' personal effects linking them to the expedition party The other group led by Stefansson's ship's doctor was never seen again and relief expeditions found no trace of them
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New York
Polar
H. A. Snow
Arctic
Vilhjaimner Stefansson
North Pole
Herald Island
Snow
Claw
Karluk
Civilization
Stefanason
Khurlik
President Coolidge Travels Through Bridgeport for Summer Visit
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge passed through Bridgeport aboard a four car Bar Harbor special. A pilot train led by Engineer Arthur Lee preceded the president to ensure safety. They waved to onlookers on the rear platform as the train bound for Swampscott paused briefly for engine and diner changes.
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Calvin Coolidge
White House
Swampscott, Maan
New Haven
Bar Harbor
Cooidge
Coolidge
Charles C Guptel
Whitnesville
Guptel
Orix
President Coolidge
Nude Ball Sparks Morality Crusade In Paris
Paris woke to headlines after the Four Art ball, blamed on debauchery in the Latin Quarter. The Morality League denounced the revelry as a saturnalia, urging authorities to end the annual event. Officials noted the celebration involved nearly a thousand attendees amid scenes of intoxication and disorder. Public reaction split between condemnation and protest by students planning a counter piece.
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Paris
Faris
French Morality League
Babylon
Belshassar
Look Gytthia
Funds For Pavement Bonds Shown In City Records
City discovers $200000 in pavement bonds as authorized by 1949 session and total pavement funding up to $750000. Mayor Behrens and Finance Advisor chair declined to comment. Bond issuance likely to be ordered next Monday by the Council, amid a veil of mystery over who approved and when.
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Ciy
Leana
Wille
Behrens
M A
Finance Advisory
Bridgeport
Jim
Shepherd Denies Murder in Brief Trial Day
In Chicago on June 23 AP reports Shepherd enters general denial in the murder case of his sister’s son William Nelson Mekem leading to a rapid court session. The defense declared the case closed as the prosecution pressed for the death penalty after a concise denial of all counts and accusations.
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Shicago
Bia
Shepherd
William Nelson Momek
Cour
Thomas S. Lynch
Billy McCumcreck
William 3. Stewart
Shephe
Alain
Frand
Charles Faiman
Chisk Weaser
John P. Marc Falman
Faiman
UU University of Sciences Ce
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Frange
Ruar
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Slath
Mane
Ocean
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Kirkwood Barnes and Smith
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China
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