Ram ship crew members sentenced in bootleg case
New Haven officials report Henry Rasmus sen and Giovanni Carbone engineers aboard the ram ship Wilkes-Barre received one year in jail and a $1000 fine. The trial, led by State's Attorney Aaron A Alling, tied the ship to a bootleg ring run by Dominic Perrotti. Police seized 1785 gallons of Belgian alcohol during a May 13 raid. Perrotti's whereabouts remained unknown. other associates faced related charges and fines.
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New Haven
Henry Rasmussen
Stratford Avenue
Stratford
Giovanni Carbone
Orange Avenue
West Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Arthur F. Ells
Aaron A. Alling
Alling
Carbone
Dominic Perri
Valley Street
Westville
Perrotti
James Pavona
New Britain
Perratti
Giuseppe Barberio
Street
Bridgeport
Ferral
State Engineers Open Convention and Exhibit Here
More than 200 delegates from across the state attend the 29th Connecticut Assoc Stationary Engineers convention at the Stratfield hotel. An exhibit of 52 mechanical and engineering devices opens at 1 oclock for inspection. The program includes speeches by national officers and a smoker in the hotel ballroom at 9:30. A business session and officer elections occur Saturday morning, with a banquet to close the event.
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Connecticut Assot Stationary Engineers
Stratfield Hotel
FL. Sutorius
New Haven
F. William Behrens
Royal F. Tolbrook
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
National Association of Eames College
Lowa
Boston
Nati
Frederick Feld
New York City
Bridgeport Chamber At Commerce
United Uwuminating Company
Pre Fourth Celebrator Injures Self in Palm Incident
Leonard Cozzubbo of 1 288 Railroad Avenue sustains a hand injury during a July Fourth celebration. He was treated at a local hospital after the self inflicted wound, which occurred as the event charged.
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Leonard Cozzubbo
Railroad Avenue
Nurse Who Lost Husband Sends Self Before Train
Mrs Dorace Miller a 32 year old nurse formerly of Norfolk Conn is near death at Fordham Hospital from injuries after she threw herself in front of a subway express. She said the act followed disappointment in love and that she was separated from her husband with whom she had lived.
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New York
Dorace Miller
Norfolk
Coun
National Chamber of Meree Gars
Irty
Bingham Boomed as Our Next Governor by Connecticut Republicans
At the Norwalk Republican Town Committee dinner 500 supporters from across the state cheered Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bingham as the next governor of Connecticut. Congressman Schuyler Merritt also drew attention with his own campaign boost amid the quadrennial state presidential efforts.
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Bingham
Roton Point
Hiram Bingham
Norwalk
Republican Town Committee
Connecticut
Merritt
Schuyler Merritt
John H. Milne
Charles A. Templeton
Yale
Woman Killed by Train. Girl by Automobile in Stamford
June 26 Stamford reports Frances Merckling four killed after being run over by an unknown motorist on Shippan avenue. Her sister Helen, 10, fled in fear and dropped Frances. Martin Gorman of Summer street is held for investigation. A Middletown case mentions Mrs Susan Wolfman 73 killed when car struck by train near the Town Farm.
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Stamford
Frances Merckling
William Merckling
Shippan Avenue
Frances
Dorothy
Helen
Halowe'en Park
Martin Gorman
Summer Street
Gorman
Middletown
Susan Wolfman
Granby
Valley Division
Charles L. Hoffman
Middlesex Hospital
Hoffman
Herbert Lynt
Add Fairfield Avenue
A. Jd. Sikerak
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lynt
Jack W Borosky
Bishop Avenue
Gertrude Richardson
North Avenue
Ball
Fairfield
Alex Budzinsky
Mesteert
Connecticut
Boston
Noble Avenues
John Jink
Are Street
Bridgeport
Ridgefield
Cantain Wal Ierin
Stratfisia Hotel
Frank Alders
Seeley's Pond
Common Pleas
Hemlocks
Lions Club
Norwalk Court
Westport
Staris
Stratford
Olake High School
Tawley High School
Newtown
Philips Cec
Decknand
Wilkes-Barre
Susan Hoffman
Leary
Convention turmoil clouds likely McAdoo Smith split
Reports from Bridgeport detail a heated convention scene with demonstrations and pandemonium from galleries and outside crowds, delaying proceedings for about ninety minutes. Connecticut delegates show signs of a McAdoo Smith split as nominations move forward amid platform debates on Clans, League of Nations, and other issues.
Opium Raid Seizes Chinese Lodging House at State Street
FBI agents raided a Chinese lodging at 75 State Street early today and arrested Tong Sing on a charge of running the place while Sam Lee of 1048 East Main Street is held as a frequenter. Four cans of opium and two smoking sets were seized.
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Bureau of Investigation
State Street
Tong Sing
Sam Lee
East Main Street
Traffic director urges drivers to watch children this summer
Bridgeport police traffic chief Captain James Walker warned over 100 truck drivers at a city plaza meeting to slow down and watch for children. He cited rising car numbers as streets stay the same, urging avoidance of congested areas and strict adherence to traffic laws to prevent deaths and injuries this Easter season and beyond.
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James Walker
Bridgeport
Bétch Plainead
Walker
Demonstrations Like Menagerie At Feeding Time
A resonant account from New York details a public gathering described as a managerie at feeding time. The speaker claims to soon name a figure, accusing political corruption while contrasting Roosevelt and Alfred Smith. The report notes ongoing delays and uncertainty, with the public awaiting a defining nomination.
Seeley Captures Connecticut Golf Title in Sensational Final
W Parker Seeley of Brooklawn C C defeated W Aldrich of Hartford 3 up 1 and 2 to win the Connecticut Golf Association championship at Shute Meadow. Seeley displayed steadier play while Aldrich faded on the 18th hole, the match drawing a large crowd and ending on a dramatic finish.
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New Britain
W. Parker Seeley
Brooklawn Country Club
Conventicuy
W. Aldrich
Hartford
Connecticut, Golf Association
Shute Meadow
Connecticut
Aldrich
Brooklaw
Principal Sued Over School Punishment in Fairfield
Emma O Rourke sues Fairfield principal Julia Walker for 2000 claiming her 13 year old son James was cruelly whipped at Lincoln School. Walker admits using a two foot ruler eight times on each hand saying the punishment was justified and that state law permits corporal discipline.
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Fairfield
Carper
J. Moss
Court of Common Pleas
Emma O'Rourke
Wailsome Hill
Stratfield
James
Lincoln School
Sai
Julia Banks Walker
Futon Street
Bridgeport
Fairefield
Walker
O'Rourke Ign
William Anderson Smith
O'Rourke
O'rourké
David Bjorklum
Joseph Bjorklum
Bjorklum
David
Young O'Rourke
Frederic B. Stevens Recalled as Original Industrial Captain
The article profiles Frederic B. Stevens, praising his wit and practical sense. It notes his influence as a captain of industry and quotes his stance on brains over rote maxims. The piece reflects on his Connecticut roots and enduring reputation.
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Connecticut
Captain of Industry
Frederic B. Stevens
Democratic Platform Drafters Split Over Klan Issue
Eleven-man committee debates naming the Ku Klux Klan and League of Nations. Pro-Klan and anti-Klan factions clash as Newton Baker fights for a League declaration, seeking a San Francisco style plan. Committee eyes railroad, agriculture, and tariff reforms amid tense session.
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League of Nations
Newton Baker
al. San Francisco
William Jennings ‘Bryan
World Peace and League
Owen D. Young
New York
Dawes Reparations Commission
Erlir
Klan
Thej
Seized by cramps 14 year old drowns in Seeley's Pond
Frank Albert, 14, of 156 Clarence Street, drowned in Seeley's Pond south of Park Cemetery after swimming from the railroad side toward the opposite shore. He cried for help as he sank three times, was aided by Maurice Smith and others, and the body was recovered near the diving point. Essex Fire Department assisted but not needed. The body taken to the city morgue.
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Frank Albert
Clarence
Seeley’s
Park Cemetery
Iie
Young Alert
Harp
Maurice Smith
Pembrokeree
Carniopn
Smith
Cheal Company No 1
Elty
Ten Names Placed In Nomination At Convention So Far
NEW YORK June 26 After adjournment of the Democratic National Convention ten candidates had been officially nominated for the presidency William G McAdoo California Alfrey E Smith New York Senator Joseph I Robinson Arkansas Senator Samuel M Ralston Indiana former Senator Willard Saulsbury Delaware Governor Jonathan Davis Kansas Governor Ritchie Maryland Senator Harris Michigan Senator Underwood Alabama Former Secretary of the Treasury Houston. The program indicated many more nominations were expected to follow.
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New York
Associated Press
League of Nations
David J. Walsh
Massachusetts
Newton D. Baker
Joseph A. Kellexg
Walsh
Ar. Baker
William G. McAdoo
California
Alfrey E. Smith
Joseph I. Rohinson
Arkansas
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Willard Saulsbury
Delware
Jonathan Davis
Kansas
Ritchie
Maryland
Herris
Michigan
Underwood
Alabama
The
Treasury
Houston
York
Meddoo
Smith
Sweet
Colorado
Leaders expect path to ballots at Democratic convention
After an all day session in New York the Democratic National Convention moves toward a platform agreement and a nominating ballot. Ten candidates were listed and McAdoo's effort to reconvene for a night session failed by a vote of 569 to 513 1 2.
60 000 Fans See Greb Tunney and Stribling Win
60 000 fans witnessed a Milk Round card at Yanker Stadium led by middleweight champion Harry Geb defending his crown against Ted Moore in 16 rounds. Gene Tunney defeated Eyritoe Spata in a 12 round semi final, while Young Stribling outpointed Tommy Loughran in six. Larry Estrada dethroned Panama De Gans in a 12 round bout. Also noted, Harry Newman of Toronto was elected president of the International Lions Clubs at their Omaha convention.
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Harry Geb
Wworth
Shia Tinglish
Ted Moore
Yanker Stadium
Goreb
Fang
Tunney
Eyritoe Spata
Spally
Eye
Spalla
Betile
Wessing Tunney
Young Stribling
Macon
Tommy Loughran
Larry Estridze
Panama
J de Gans
Noise fueled gallery rally at Democratic convention
At New York's Democratic gathering, supporters of Governor Alfred E. Smith staged a chaotic display from the galleries lasting over an hour. The crowd tore into demonstrations with banners and sirens, forcing delegates to endure a frenzied, confetti-laden spectacle before moves toward business resumed. Roosevelt appeared on stage despite illness, greeted by the crowd as the tumult continued near the end.
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New York
Friends
Alfred E. Smith
Smith
Franklin Dl
New Yo
Trias
Colorado
Connecticut
Roosevelt
San Frangcisco
Ass Smith
Nanté
Sidewalky
New York Standard
San Francisco
Woodrow Wilson
White House
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Seaman
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Roraback
H. H. Weed
Garden
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Ralston
Harry Greb
Stribling
Loughran
Astridge
Gans
Waterbury
Bishop
Johnny Milius
Donahue
Gillespie
Albany
Pawler
Hareford
Worcester
Pittefield
Oolidge
Johnson
Rommel
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Yanks
Red Sox
Cleveland
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Phillies
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Pirates
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Franela T. Hunter
Helen Wills
Gene Sarax
Gritishapen
Hagen
MacDonald Smith
Wat Rogers
Tam
Mien
Franklin Roosevelt
Iam
Han
Alfred Smith
Common Pleas Court
O’rourke
Railroad Plank
Railroad Labor Board and Restoration Co State Commissions
Agriculture Plank
Export Marketing Corporation of Commission
Seeley’s Pond
M'Adoo
Greb
Voronto Man
Omawa
Neb
Harry Newman
Toronto
Ontario
International Association of Lions Clubs
Association
Franklin T. Roosevelt
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