Monty Souferin Given 10 to 18 Year Prison Term
Monty Souferin, leader in a state-wide automobile theft ring, unexpectedly pleaded guilty after seven of twelve counts were dropped. Judge Kellogg sentenced him to 10 to 18 years in state prison, citing his central role and the need for severe punishment to deter similar crimes. The case detailed stolen cars across Bridgeport and surrounding towns, with Suspects Moe Friedell and Abe Fauerstein connected to the network. Souferin’s wife sat silently as the sentence was pronounced.
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Monty Souferin
Homers. Cummings
Vincent Lb. Keating
John P. Kellogg
Ategomeya
J. B. Klein
Henry Greenstein
Moe Friedell
Barney i
New York
Ring Eaders
SouferIn
John €. Lynch
Kellogg
Keating
Bridgeport
Way
Irving Elson
Hiness
Cummings
Friedetl
Abe Fauerstein
Greenstein
Moe Mriedell
Peg
Benferth
Wr. N. Newman
Westayn
State Street
Samuel Wirshkovitz
W. D. Yates
Stratford
Howard Beers
Andrew Froswell
Frank L. Moses
Rlans
Amerivan
Kiwanig
Chub
American Bankers to Meet in Atlantic City
The American Bankers Association will hold its annual convention in Atlantic City from September 22 to 27, announced by N Shepherd executive manager. The meeting will bring together bankers from across the nation for sessions and discussions.
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Atlantic City
New York
Mareh
American Bankers’ Association
Nexu
N. Shepherd
Allies Refuse to Fund Occupation Costs From Indemnity Fund
Paris dispatch reports that the Allies today refused to concede paying the American army of occupation on the Rhine from the indemnity account. The stance was described as courteous but firm, with emphasis on independence of the settlement and responsibility sharing.
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U.S
Paris
Rhine
Occupation protests grow in France over Ruhr actions
Washington dispatches report Allied opposition to U S Army of Occupation funding from demnity funds, with France uniting all factions to denounce Ruhr policy. German embassy warns it cannot guarantee peace if violence rises, as railroads and tax powers pass to occupiers amid tense Rhineland conditions.
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Treasury
Wadsworth
Ruhr
France
Rhine
U. S. Army of Occupation
Rhineland
Washington
Dusseldorf
Cassociated Press
Inter-Allied High Commission
Rhineia
Colgate
Senate Approves Final Deficiency Bill of 156 Million
The Senate passed a final deficiency act totaling 156,738,000 dollars, sending it to conference. Major items include 78,675,000 for tax refunds, 20,030,000 for modernization and shelling of naval vessels, 500,000 for American rubber supply development, and 400,000 for the federal Coat commission.
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Senate
Wasiington
Congress
Federal Coat Commission
Observer Reports Burning Star Brightness Wave From Beta Ceti
Observer reports a star variable in Beta Ceti region, with M Cammille Flammarison noting a sudden brightness increase. Walter Adams at Mount Wilson says it may be Mira Ceti confusion, as Mira is at maximum brightness and pulsates about every 11 months.
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M. Cammille Flammarison
Cable Diipatches
Juviry
France
Walter & Adams
Mount Wilson Observatory
Pasadena
Wilso
Belove
Senators Approve 20.95 Million for Battleship Modernization Funds
The Senate approved 20.95 million dollars for modernization of battleships and reimbursement to contractors under the Washington Arms conference treaty. The measure, pre-approved by the House, includes 6.3 million for enlarging 13 battleships to extend gun range, boosts cost limits on the new Colorado and several destroyers, and allocates 8.46 million for further scrapping program costs.
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Washington
Senate
Thouse
Colorado
Hartford auto dealer ends life with a gun
March 1 Hartford Ralph D Britton, 57, a prominent Hartford car dealer and president of the Hartford Automobile Dealers' Association, was found dead in his private office with a revolver. medical examiner calls the death self-inflicted and motive unknown. His business career and prior Vita died nearly a year ago.
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Hartford
Ralph D Britton
H. J. Onderdonk
Britton
Techs
Hartford Automobile Dealers’ Association
Change of City Charter Approved by Gov Templeton
Governor Charles A. Templeton signed a bill amending Bridgeport city charter to preserve the Fire Prevention bureau and shield police and charity officials from political shifts. The act blocks the abolition planned by the Democratic majority and preserves incumbent offices, with expedited passage seen as a party maneuver.
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Stafy Carr
Spo Dent
Hartford
Charles A. Templeton
City of
Bridgeport
House
Senate
State of
Connecticut
Common Council
Bil
Howard $ Challenger
Frank L. Wilder
W. £. D. Kilpatrick
Anson I. McCook
Fire Department
Thomas H. Flood
Angus P. Thorne
Axe
Pola Negri Breaks Engagement With Charlie Chaplin
Los Angeles March 1 Pola Negri says she has ended her engagement to Charlie Chaplin. She admits three days ago they discussed the matter and decided to break. Chaplin had proclaimed happiness at the news and wedding plans had been nearly completed. Negri adds she will focus on work and that past happiness is over.
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Los Angeles
Pola Negri
Charlie Chaplin
Los Angeles Times
Chaplin
Mias Negri
Santa Barbara
del Monte
Two G O P Clubs Demand Resignation Of District Head
Two Republican groups in the Sixth District call for the resignation of District Chairman Thomas Connors of Fairview Avenue. In letters read at simultaneous meetings, they ask Town Chairman J H Robinson to act, citing party interests. The independent club, formed last week, and the Sixth District Republican Elu g, both urge Connors to step down. Thirty-four new members joined the independent club, with a smoker planned for March 22 to form a lagios auxiliary.
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Thomas Connors
Fairview Avenue
Sixth District
Republican Club
Elity Inc
Connors
Tispublican Party
J. & EH. Robinson
Peld
Shreok
AE Robinson
Independent Club
Reg HW
Damelly Samuel
Steintlauff
John O’brien
Frederick Bartett
Missing school head linked to funds, Hubbard seeks answer
Greenfield Massachusetts March 1 Frank Hubbard selectman in Sunderland declares knowledge of Flint missing New Haven principal whereabouts and demands accounting of funds from three school-related accounts. Officials say no board funds are involved though about 1050 is missing from Junior Red Cross pins dues and luncheon collections.
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Frankie Genaro
Pancho Villa
New York City
Stratford High School
Yale
Bridgeport High School
Young Lady
Young Mack
Stamford
Pairfield High School
Congrese High
Fairfield
Black Sox
Sunderland Tobacco
Flint
New Haven
New York
Greenfield
Mass
Frank Hubbard
Sunderland
D. Lafayette Flint
Conn
Kenne
New Haen
We Lafayette Flint
New
York
I@ucation
Junior Red Cross Association
Vint
Dlass
Walter R. Hubbard
Northampton
Maes
Hartford Hearing Delayed On Connecticut Vaccination Bills
Anti vaccination advocates fill the Connecticut House chamber urging repeal of compulsory vaccination laws. Miss Sara Boudren leads protests calling for vaccination of legislators first, while lawmakers promise continued hearings amid heated, scattered applause and demand for fair discussion.
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Hartford
Mar
Boudren
Bridgeport
Committee On
Public Health
General Assembly
Capitol
Eddy
Houe
Public Health and Safety Committee
Senate
Beisier
City Dispensary Reports Sharp Drop in February Patients
City Dis pensary monthly report shows 1,422 people treated in February, down from 2,028 last February and 1,913 fewer than January. Aliss Eva Hugo cites better living conditions as key, noting fuel shortages and cold waves had little impact on demand for free clinic care.
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Aliss Eva Hugo
Nominee of Harding Rejected by Senate
The contested nomination of Walter J. Cohen, a Louisiana Republican leader, to be Customs Comptroller at New Orleans, was defeated as the Senate rejected the President’s nomination.
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Washeng
Walter J. Cohen
Louisiana
New Orleans
Senate
Ku Klux Leader Indicted on Immorality Charge
Edward Young Clarke, former acting Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan in Atlanta, faces a federal indictment for transporting a woman for immoral purposes from Houston to New Orleans on February 11 1921 under the Mann Act. Louis M Schweikert of Houston leads the grand jury that returned the charge. Clarke cites discrediting attacks and vows vindication if tried.
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New York
Edward Young Clarke
Atlanta
Houston
Tex
Ku Klux Klan
Clarke
New Orleans
Atlante
T. B. White
Department of Justice
Louis M. Schweikert
Nam
Imperial
Simmons
Europe
Knights of the Ku Klux. Klan
Imperial Wizard of the Klan
Texas
Nikita Matt
Knights of the Ku Max Klan
Democrats accuse opponents of false stance on liquor
Hartford March 1 Senator John N Brooks Torrington accuses Democrats of trying to frame Republicans on prohibition. He supports rejecting a Judiciary committee bill mandating jail for violations and criticizes efforts to turn the rejection into a party issue. Brooks warns against misinterpretation of the 18th Amendment and Volstead Act.
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Hartford
Connect
John N. Brooks
Torrington
Senate
Juota
Judiciary Committee
Tore
McGrath
Waterbury
Gibbs
Norwich
Wilder
Seanator
Brooks
Demcratic
Moe Freidell Is Again Arrested By State Police
One of eight men released on heavy bonds in an inter state automobile theft ring case was arrested for the second time last night by State police and held without bonds. The charge of breach of the peace was briefly entered, with details unclear due to police unavailability.
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Moe Freidell
Fairfield Avenue
Freidell
Sam Lessitz
Kiwanis Ladies Night in Bridgeport a record crowd
Exquisitely gowned women attended the sixth annual Ladies Night at the Stratfield hotel. President Joseph Irisbie called the event growing more beautiful each year as May or Fred Atwater, Martin King of Birmingham, and others delivered entertainment. Harry P. Kennedy and wife joined as guests. a silent boost stocking gift was given to every woman guest.
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Joseph Irisbie
Bill Steinke
Martin King
Birmingham
Ala
Fred Atwater
Bridgeport Kiwanis OK
Stratfield Hotel
Sun
Alngine
Frank Braithwate
Alabama
Mayor Atwater
Harry P. Kennedy
New Haven Kiwanis Club
Frank J. Abercrombie
William A. Arnold
Floyd c. Bancroft
Walter M. Bangs
Wallace M. Baylivs
Robert A. Beers
Myre
William L. Be
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