Supreme Court rules against state blocks on interstate bus use
Washington and Maryland lost challenges to state limits on interstate vehicle use. The court held Maryland cannot deny highway access and Washington cannot withhold licenses for motor buses along the Pacific Highway segment. Justice McReynolds dissented, urging state police power overruling.
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Washington
Mar
Supreme Court
Maryland
Pacific
Justice McReynolde Dissen
AL J Pack
Portland
Oregon
Tacoma
Beatle
Lomer
Apare
Graveyard Preservation Case Surfaces in Stamford Brief
In Stamford on March 2, a short brief by Cum penes and Ladkwood argues cemetery grounds be kept sacred amid a New Canaan dispute. The plaintiff asserts a long public burying ground has been used improperly while the defense cites cemetery history and markers placed by others, with references to volumes on cemetery history.
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Stamford
Marcy
Cumpenes
Ladkwood
New Canaan
Elmer
Tie
Yan
Walume Jonet
Wolliam A.D. Kerdetey
Wife Revealed as Divorcee and Decree Sought in Court
Abbe Lande Basses files for divorce from first and second spouses as records show ongoing separations. William Bagssert seeks a decree citing a marriage to Lyne in July 1922 and claims concealment of divorce status and a fraudulent marriage contract. Mabel Cranteine requests a decree from Paul Cranteine, married since 1902, alleging desertion over eleven years.
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Lande Basses
Gerwich
Super
William Bagssert
Furense
Eeenine
Lyne
Busta i
Financiers Back Borglum's Fight for Free Art Aid
New York financiers have offered Gutzon Borglum 2 1/2 million dollars to finance his battle for free art. The dismissed sculptor of the Stone Mountain Confederate memorial project announced the aid tonight as he prepared to depart for Cleveland. Borglum said the grant would support his efforts and confirm ongoing backing for his cause.
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New York
Gutzon Borglum
Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial
Cleveland
America
Stone Mountain
Geatest
Congress of the United States
Borgium
Lone Mountain Associae
Clevland
South
West
Borglum
Gulson Borglum
Cireensporo
Georgia
Linls
Sam
Gall
Episcopal Drive Organizes 10 A Day Enforcement
Bridgeport clergymen form campaign to close loopholes in Volstead Act by backing Wheeler Amendment. Bishop Brewster to condemn loopholes and support the measure as Connecticut legislature debates stricter prohibition enforcement across Fairfield County and the state.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
St. John's Rectory
Chauncey B. Brewster
Bridge
George W
Ernest J
Christchurch
Port
Bridgenort
Southport
Craft
Trinity
Lowhhport
pesolwLon
Postmaster Quits Fairfield Office and Bonds Sought
Cary Postmaster John Ronaldson resigns effective April 3rd after four year term. He is a World War II veteran and son of TR Willam Ronaldson, born in Fairfield. Civil Service will hold a competitive examination to fill the post with a temporary appointment until a permanent pick is confirmed by the President and Senate. the salary is $1,000 per year.
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Padre Iedd
Spe- Cary
John Monaldson
Siame
Fee
Nosten Et Rue
Ifrfield
Armeriour Legion
Pugh
Civil Service Commmusaion
Odey
Eadiminae
Ts Wardh
Congressian
Sehuvier Weratt Sill
Aiting Powimaster
Unl Nm
Gilar
Death by Own Action In Taxi In New Rochelle
Arthur Miller age 27, a wealthy New Rochelle resident, died in a taxi early March 2. He allegedly had obtained a pistol license and tried to buy a gun in Bridgeport before killing himself with the weapon during the ride to Bridgeport. Miller collapsed at Greenwhich Hospital. Police inspected the body at the Morgue.
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Gieenwich
Arthur Miller
New Rochelle
Michael Mckirev- Miller
New York
Bridgeport
Sant
Remington Anns Pont
Beley
AL Pen
Wey
Miller
Mehoe
Ser Viel
Milley Ln
Greenwieh
John A Clark
Quake Boosts Church Attendance Across Several Cities
News dispatches report that after Saturday’s earthquake congregations swelled in Tardahip Redding Midgefield and other towns where tremors were felt. In Bridgeport Rev Ernest J Craft of Christchurch said more people attended Herv ices though he doubted a causal link. Disturbance fear spurred passive church members to seek religion.
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Tardahip
Redding
Midgefield
Bridgeport
Ernest J. Craft
Christchurch
Hervices
Imspatches
New Haven
Hartford
Bridgeport Bars Carnivals After Decoration Day
Bridgeport officials ban all carnivals after May 29 and require paid police protection for future events. The American Legion and Sixth District Republican Club permits were limited to May 16 to 25, with an order that activities end by Decoration Day. The board also considers creating a department physician position to monitor officer health and on duty status. Patrolman O’Grie Walsh is vindicated of brutality charges in a separate review.
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American Legion
Sixth District Republican Club
Stanley
Samuel Dawe
Dave
Oppella
Flanagan
William H. Ryan
Br Heer
Patrick O
Library loans placed under city control amid remodeling plans
City council adopts ordinance shifting responsibility for library loan notes from a self supporting board to the mayor and Board of Aldermen to protect library trustees from personal liability. The measure may allow up to 125000 in borrowing plus city backed notes for a central building project, with total funds possibly exceeding 130000 bound and 350000 from a bank. Mayor Behrens also authorized to proceed with garbage plant improvements up to 1100 000 to curb odors from waste processing.
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General Assembly
Board of Library Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Library Board
Common Council
Wiliam Woo Hog
Broad
State
Gilbert
City National Bank
Behrens
Legislativ Mitte
Seth
New Haven Road to Hear Plea for West End Branch Depot
The New Haven railroad will consider a request by West End residents for a branch depot on the main line near the district. Officials said the decision will be made on merit with no pledged action. A Bridgeport Hungarian paper notes Professor Stephen Chernzhs paste of Mephen’s BOC church started a local discussion.
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New Haven Railroad
BOC Rharch
Ss A
Arty
Ms Bridgeport
Fairhelt Station
Bridgeport
Liability bonds for offending drivers debated in legislature
A plan to require liability bonds for offenders faces opposition as legislators weigh administrative burdens and costs. Critics warn that even with a bond scheme, the volume of registrations could reach 255,000, delaying implementation. Proposals include raising gasoline tax by one cent to fund the plan, while truck coverage and license standardization across states are also discussed.
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Wuomalstie
Vesterdal
Saurield Shotel
Bad Deii
Vilences
Aston
Ommissiener Stecker
Connecticut
C. Frogers
Bridgeport Traffic Men's Association
Bureau of Standards of the
Departof Commerce
Bloeckel
William T. Hindhs
Mrs Willebrandt Likely to Leave Prohibition Post
Washington March 2 Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt assistant attorney general in charge of prohibition will probably be forced out within the next month due to her unsparing prosecution of prohibition law violators.
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Washington
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Prohibition
Willebrandt
United States
California
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Ohio
Ohio Prohibition
Willerandt
Stone
Weehawken
Bridgeport Fire Destroys Foundry. Explosions Frighten Residents
Bridgeport reports a fire at a local foundry causing about 20000 dollars in damage amid explosions that alarmed hundreds who fled their homes. The city chaos interrupts daily life as authorities assess the ruin and its impact on nearby streets.
Mrs Jennings Dies at 80 A Resident 40 Years
Mrs Alice Jennings widow of Jennings died yesterday evening at her daughter's home in Fairfield. She came to the city in 1896 from Southport and had been an invalid in recent years. She is survived by her son Charles Beamer and her daughter Mrs Frederick Adams, with relatives in Missouri. The funeral is set for Thursday at 2:20 PM with Rev. H. A. Davenport officiating, interment in Oaklawn Cemetery.
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Alice Jennings
Len
Oaklawn Cemetery
Fairfield
High Court Allows Warrantless Auto Searches
Washington March 2 The supreme court ruled prohibition agents may stop and search a car without a warrant in a Michigan case brought by George Carroll and John K Carr Justices McReynolds and Rutherford dissented saying due process would be violated The ruling permits use of evidence seized without a warrant in Volstead act cases from vehicle searches conducted during enforcement operations between Grand Rapids and Detroit.
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Washington
Prohibition Enforcement
Supreme Court
Michigan
Decison
George Carroll
John K Carr
Justicis McReynolds
Rutherland
Doctor Involved In Childs Death Heard By Coroner
Coroners heard Dr Bernard Kapka, practicing under a state order, discuss the death of a two year old girl during tonal and adenoid surgery. The coroner will rule on whether medical conduct caused the death, with a finding to be issued in days.
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Bernard Kapka
Svat Fort
Bate Department of Wealth
Bridgeport
Yester
Conner
J Phelan
Turtoor
Phetan
Kapka
Murder Trial Resumes in Stamford Court
The murder trial of Dark Wilt of Stamford, charged with second degree murder in the death of Henry Reddins on Thanksgiving Day, will resume this afternoon before Judge Kristopher L Avery and a jury in Criminal Superior Court.
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Dark Wilt
Stamford
Henry Reddins
Kristopher L Avery
Criminal Superior Court
Foundry Destroyed by Flames in Brookfield Avenue Blaze
The R and R Castings Company foundry at Brookfield and Barenum avenues was destroyed by a fire that ripped through the East Side skyline for about 30 minutes. Damage estimated at 20 000 dollars. Fire chief Daniel EB Johnson will investigate origin. The building, insured, collapsed as flames forced walls inward. Several firemen suffered minor injuries from embers and heat. Local residents fled their homes as explosions and chemical flashes lit the scene.
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Bridgeport
Counell Pets
Storckey
Binoy Brewater
Phelan Baye
Sorpper- Water Street Realty
Gra
Carniv
Newsboy
Washington
Willebrandt
Binghams
Connecticut
Karoly
Agenta
United States
State Department
Huntington
Newtown Finance Board
Fairfield
Bridgecall
Robert A. Crosby
Art Chamber
Westport
Capone
Stamford
Shelton
Carl H. Wilhelm
Congregational Church
Stratford High School
Washington, D. C
Misa Sarah
Curtis Hepburn
Milford
New Canaan
Qaimanicide
Greenwich
Donaldson
Converse
Borgium
Stone Mountain
Mupready
Cme
Connecti
Sage
Adideut
Supreme Court Miles
Corm Yin
Marshal Organiaition
Cotaiman Olive Fok
R. & R. Castings Company
Hune Dreds
Brookfield
Barenum Avenues
Daniel EB. Johnson
Ralph Johnson
Ebert Burial Planned With Catholic Church Rites
Ebert’s interment at Heidelberg Thursday will be conducted with Roman Catholic rites. Father Mas of Heidelberg to read the service as doubts lingered over church funeral observance. Ebert, born Catholic, led a socialist party long hostile to religion. Funeral train departs Berth Wednesday night for Heidelberg in a four‑car procession. The special car remains largely empty except for officials. The General Federation of German Trade Unions calls a work stoppage from 11 to 11:30 Thursday as a tribute to the Republic and working-class solidarity.
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Birlin
Associated Pres
Ebert
Heidelberg
Father Mas
Eader
Heidelbes
Luther
Hert Toet
General Federation of
Gerenin
Here Ebert
Republic
Mayor's Car Struck as Driver Arrested in City Incident
Carmelo Pavone of 229 Tmes Street allegedly struck an automobile driven by Lambert of 119 Palvenue, owned by Mayor William Behrens, at Main Street and East Washington Avenue. Pavone held on 200 bond on reckless driving charges and for unlawful vehicle operation. Palumbo, age 47, of Harral Avenue, was treated at St Vincent Hospital after minor injuries from a separate accident involving Frank Klein of 71 Worlin Avenue. Klein was not arrested.
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Traffic Bureau
Carmelo Pavone
Tmes
Said
Lambert
Pai
Willam Behrens
Main Street
East Washington Avenue
Pavone
Wheth Palumbo
Harral Avenue i
St. Vincent Shospital
Frank Klein
Worlin Avenu
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Rum
Iehvice Comaunly
Ba Lough
Rambhtstum Lordships
Haremann Schaffer
Hanguuttege
Statford Legion
Rent Park Funbos
Liigeport High
Yale
Ee Eaty
Paavo Nurmi
Phelan
R&r. Castings Company
Father Maas
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