Beardsley Judge Dies After Three Year Illness
Judge Morris Beardsley of Bridgeport died at 250 Park Place after a three year decline from arterial sclerosis. A Yale graduate, longtime attorney and public servant, he served as city clerk, probate judge, and represented Bridgeport in the General Assembly, narrowly missing a gubernatorial bid in 1916. His death ends a 50 year imprint on local civic and judicial life.
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Liberal War Risk Insurance Favored In House
The War Risk Insurance act would extend eligibility by raising the disability certification window to March 1, 1924, for compensation cases and cover injuries noted at separation or proven by the bureau. It would classify neuropsychiatric or tuberculosis cases arising within three years after separation as service connected, and bar benefits for treason or other serious offenses by court martial.
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Pola Negri and Chaplin Reconcile Amid Engagement Rumors
Pola Negri and Charlie Chaplin appeared reconciled after a days long flirtation around a rumored engagement. A love toast at Teun prompted by the tabloids sparked speculation, but Chaplin reportedly denied making cruel remarks and asserted no wedding plan, preserving public suspense.
Washington Day In The Nation And State News
Templeton auditors discuss a governor conference to plan steps against coal shortages. Legislators hear bills on shorter hours for women and children. Justine Kennel honored by National American Legion commander. Stratford Charter amendments expected. Three witnesses in Paulette Saludes murder trial describe attempts at suicide. Alibi of Ann Buzzi as material witness in New York contractor’s death holds. Kansas Supreme Court finds Klansman in contempt for oath refusal. Pola Negri and Charlie Chaplin reunite. love feast. New York brokerage office raided. 12 held as “re loaders.” Rumor of Jersey coast formation. recapture of Ruhr wartime tricks. Lausanne peace hopes rise. Local scenes report Sixth district GOP meeting after Connors’ scarp. Dillon resigns from old club. Moe Fridell gets 2–5 years for auto theft ring. Judge Beardsley dies after three years in office. Democratic alderman to hold secret caucus on police, free matters. Fairfield tax rate set by selectmen.
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Missing principal case ties police across three states
Av e n March 2 Lack of charging De Lafay atts Flint missing school principal unsettled funds remain unaccounted for trusteeship funds. Police search continues as missing person case with no arrest if located. Friends of Kin Velisyve suspect epilepsy but authorities think he left deliberately after planning to cover his trail. Mrs Frank Halord of Green tells for whom three children acted as fund trustee. she seeks redress.
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Stamford Police Nab Two With Load of Alcohol
Stamford police arrested Nichol Comela and Cronk Th Somma, both of Springfield, Mass, for a traffic violation. Their automobile contained about 200 gallons of alcohol and they were turned over to federal authorities for further action.
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Stores College Trusted HLARTAFORD March 6
Fragmented note lists names Alfred O Vinton Annie Vinton on roster and mentions a March date. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates roster participation and a connection to Prony. Further context unavailable.
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Rum Fleet Reappears Off New Jersey Coast During Ice Breakup
A large fleet of eleven Bahama type rum vessels, six steamers and five schooners, was seen along Rum Row off northern New Jersey signaling a resumed smuggling push as ice broke. Bootsleggers practiced revolver shooting ashore while reports say runners mended craft and prepared to shield operations against prohibition enforcers. The Vanguard was hailed as the fleet’s shoreward advance toward the New York market amid thawed fishery lanes and exhausted caches from a midwinter pause.
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Jail Klan Officer Refuses Oath as Witness in Taft Case
In Ampar, Kans a court hears a refusal by former Topeka police chief Guy A Swallow to take oath as witness in a Ku Klux Klan ouster suit. A sheriff's committee holds two jailed organizers after a Thursday arrest. Swallow and another officer remain jailed awaiting orders to conform to court directives.
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Greenwich Resident Dies at Age Forty Five
Greenwich resident John Walker Lewis died at his home on Pier Point Road tonight at the age of 45. He was connected with Lewis and Sumer in New York City, part of the Stork Exchange file. The funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
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Second Gar Thief Sentenced In Auto Ring Case
Moe Fridell age 30 pleaded guilty to one count of automobile stealing in Criminal Superior Court. He received from two to five years in state prison after admitting to taking a Labean Studebaker touring car from William Stanley on May 2, 19 Versut testified. The case ties to an alleged theft ring run by Monty Souferin, with defense counsel noting Fridell provided information leading police to other stolen cars.
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Miners Perish In Explosion At Weyanoke Mine
A heavy explosion at the Weyanoke mine in Mercer County claimed six miners. Rescue efforts shifted as five others believed trapped earlier were not found alive, and conditions hindered access to the working section.
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Camouflage and wire tapping raise death penalty in court martial
Ambitious World War II era report describes camouflag e and wire tapping by opposing forces. A brigadier general faces court martial for alleged listening device use while French authorities seize rolling stock and coal in several German regions during raids.
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Indictments Secretly Returned in Warren Bank Case
Three secret indictments were returned today by a federal grand jury in a special session concerning Warren Bank. The actions target officials tied to the bank’s finances including president Taster and financier Marconi, with charges ranging from misappropriation to obstruction. A fugitive, along with two nominees, were reported as custody issues and vacancies in the court were noted.
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Weather speculation by Bridgeport observer
Ambiguous article fragment reports a Bridgeport weather discussion by a local observer. It mentions potential rain or snow and references unnamed sources and a writer, with unclear attribution and garbled names. The piece hints at past climate data but provides no firm forecast or verifiable details.
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Templeton to convene New England coal conference
Hartford Governor Templeton will invite governors of New England states and Pennsylvania after the legislative session to a June conference in Hartford to discuss coal emergency response. The plan aims to secure cooperation with coal regions, and police-oversight in distribution as prior shortages loom.
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Robbery at elevated station nets cashier cash and checks
Three armed bandits followed Frank Trevenen, assistant cashier of Brown Secomb, up the stairs at Franklin and Greenwich, struck him, and seized a package with about $1,068 in cash and $4,648 in checks. They fled in a car as bystanders pursued. Trevenen was taken to a hospital with nonfatal injuries.
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New Contract Aims to Boost State Prison Income
Connecticut state prison officials expect a new contract with Delance Manufacturing of Chicago to raise earnings by about 25000 during the next year. Attorney general inspection found staffing and maintenance needs. legislators are asked to appropriate 2200 for supervision and 14000 for repairs and women’s department needs.
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Bucket Shop Raid Nets Twelve In New York
Police swooped on a Broad street firm called J Arrisson Co and arrested twelve men accused of running bucket shop schemes. Victim Edith Reynolds from Newark lost thousands after telemarketing pitches promising quick riches and urging repeated stock purchases. Detectives arranged a sting to buy 1000 shares before arrest.
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Birth Control Talk Cancelled at Elm City Theatre
In New Haven on March 2 Phos la nave Mrs Aliare Sanger spoke under the American Birth Control League. The theatre manager canceled all contracts for the event without giving a reason. League efforts would be redirected to secure another venue for the lecture.
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Nova Scotia Schooner Nettie T Walters Reported Missing
The Nova Scotia schooner Nettie T Walters, with mateh v on board, was reported missing off North Sydney after leaving Lisbon Mor sal on January 13. Crew are natives of Lew Fouttl- Valtet, and heavy drift or loss at sea is suspected.
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Fire damages Norwalk three story brick building
A blaze at 1315 Main Street Norwalk caused $25,000 in damage to a three story brick structure. Fire started in the basement from an overheated furnace and raged for about an hour. The building housed a haberdashery and gentlemen's furnishings shop, a ladies apparel store, a barber shop, and two residential units on the upper floors.
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Crissinger Named Governor of Federal Reserve Board
Washington March 2 The Senate tonight confirmed the nomination of Dr. B R Crissinger of Marion Ohio to be Governor of the Federal Reserve Board He has been serving as comptroller of the currency.
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