Churches rally for Wheeler day liquor bill passage
State attorney William H. Comey Jr outlines the main features of proposed amendments to tighten liquor enforcement at Bridgeport Forum. Clergy from Protestant Episcopal and Catholic churches urge support while Bishop N. C. of Hartford diocese and others pledge cooperation amid calls for unified action.
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Rate
Vidgeport Forum
Chitech
Wiliam H. Comiey, Jr
Fairfield County
George W Wheeler
Su¢ Court of Errors
Comey
Isaac
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Comley
Wiliam Horace Day
United Church
Dante Trick
Nian
Hartford
Ralph H. White
Connecticut Anti-Saloon League
Black Rock Congregational Church
Constitutional Rights May Guide Fall Testimony
Albert B Fall faces a test of constitutional rights as he weighs testifying in the Cheyenne lease scandal case. Though indicted in Washington for involvement in Naval Oil Reserve dealings, Fall declined to discuss testimony, citing possible self-incrimination and federal mandates to appear. He appeared in Cheyenne with health declining yet steady, his fading secretary role past and a white mustache and pipe in hand.
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Wyoming
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Brand Them Note Burned Victim in Fairfield Hold Up
Victim of a gas station hold up, Janes D Ballantyne, 25, manager at Pan Am Chemoline on Fairfield Avenue Ash Creek, was struck with a blunt instrument and branded on the forehead with a hot poker. The robber escaped with about $40, left a note saying I brand them. Police The suspect description: about 85 years old, 5 feet 7 inches, blue suit gray sweater brown cap. He was arrested in Fairfield but identified by detectives as not the attacker. Ballantyne treated and sent home.
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A. J. Bekerak
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Sulantyne
Wee
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Fairfield
Arthur Bennett
South Norwalk
Bennett
John Tie
Mountain Monument Task Offered to Volunteer Artist
Maren Sem Yore reports that artist Shele Van MacLeod volunteers to complete the Stone Mountain Memorial after Gutzon Borglum abandons the project. The West 14th Street sculptor is noted for portraits of Wilson, Lloyd George and Taft and claims expertise in stone carving, casting, and modeling.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Utne
Jain Barrymore
Samie
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Afunter
Forle Behonl
Tragic Fall Down Stairs Claims Life in Local Home
A man died after a fall down stairs at a local residence today. He sustained a broken neck and later died en route to the hospital. Nine children were reported in the household at the time of the incident.
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Freight ship Aalsum sinks. radio halts East broadcast
A Dutch steamer Aalsum sinks 25 miles south of Nantucket after colliding with the Dannedaike. Coast guard cutters and tugs, including the Acushnet, race to the scene as Brooklyn Navy Yard weighs aid. The distress message asks for boats and water to be held back while a tug reaches the burning vessel.
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Chapman seeks change of venue in Chapman trial
Gerald Chapman mover Frederick Groehl of New York asks for a venue change in Hartford. Judge Groehl says he will apply for the change due to prejudicial publicity that could bias jurors in Martford County.
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Curzon Condition Unchanged Despite Health Reports
London reports Marquis Curzon of Kedleston remains in the same condition as prior updates. Officials say there is no change in his health, with no new developments disclosed.
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London
Kedleston
Woman Outwits Bandits In Automobile Chase
Stamford report says Mrs. Everett B. Cooke, a prominent resident and Junior League member, outpaced two bandits in a late night chase. She sped toward home as two cars blocked her road, then slung a valuable diamond ring into the car and escaped. The pursuing men fled when a neighbor’s car neared. police found no trace of them.
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Junior League
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Slin
Hotel Bars Dances For Younger Set In Wild Parties
March edition from Greenwich reports Rev. Pi Oliver Huckel condemning midnight dances and liquor among students and youth. He blames parents and cites a father giving liquor to his daughter. Walter Gazzard of Pickwick Arms announces no more fraternity dances, citing strain from wild parties by the young poor.
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Pi Oliver Huckel
Second Congregational Church
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Walter Gazzard
Pickwick Arms
Belle Claire
New York
Kaplan to Box Mascart in June bout at New York arena
Louis Kaplan the Meriden featherweight champion was matched to meet Edouard Mascart the French featherweight in a June contest at a New York stadium. Scott Monhegh, Kaplan's manager, announced the pairing in San Francisco.
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Clan Campbell
Hartford
Celtics
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Cobra
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Danbury Mayor Candidate Dr Frank Stevens Dies
Danbury Democratic and Progressive mayoral nominee Dr Frank Stevens died at his home on March 4 after a cerebral hemorrhage. The 51 year old pharmacist and former councilman was active in politics until his collapse. The city faces a tense campaign with elections slated in three weeks as leaders mourn a longtime public servant.
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New Haven
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Progressive Party
William C. Gilbert
Republican ‘Pown
Conditions Organization
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Ian
Bridgeport
Dan
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Third Ward
Tthe Water Department
Anthony Sunderland
Mr. Stevens
Sylvester Stevens
New York City
Straton Urges Reform After Endorsement of Minister
New York commentary on the recent endorsement of Dr Harry Imerson Vosdick by 41 Baptist Ministers' Conference members at a Presbyterian pulpit. Drs Woeltkin and Streton attend. Rockefeller is said to have tightened grip by helping missionary societies and gifts. Streton calls for leadership change amid debates on modernism and moral concerns in media and education.
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Northland
Atraton
Democrats Plan Remodelling of Basic Elements
Roosevelt outlines five core proposals to reorganize the Democratic Party for unity and continuity. He urges daily national committee activity, closer ties to states, year round fundraising, expanded party publicity, and frequent cross‑section discussions to align on fundamental principles rather than personalities.
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Franklin D Roosevelt
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Thomas J. Walsh
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Norwalk Man Injured In Post Road Auto Accident
Norwalk resident Julian Nardelli was struck by a car on the Post road near Westport and taken to Norwalk Hospital with non serious injuries. Driver Frank Packard of New Haven was arrested for reckless driving. Other motorists facing reckless driving charges include John Finkel and a collision between Frank Bish and James Burgess near Bridgeport and Danbury.
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Frank Packard
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Charles Ft. Quigley
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Bridgeport
James J. Burgess
Center Street
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Westport
Four Lepers Cured Leave Institution in Virginia
Four men who entered the National Home for Leprosy at Carrville Virginia years ago have been discharged as cured by the United States Public Health Service. The leprosy traces had been absent from their bodies during the entire stay.
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Carrville
United States Public Health Service
Inn destroyed by fire at Sound Beach
A fire destroyed an inn at Sound Beach with damage estimated at $200,000. The blaze is reported on Page 1, with ongoing coverage and related local notices including court updates, political developments, and sports results across Fairfield County and Bridgeport.
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Fire Destroys Ye Olde Greenwich Inn at Sound Beach
A blaze at Ye Olde Greenwich Inn on Sound Beach near Stamford, caused by rats gnawing matches, destroyed the south side center and spread rapidly. The 70 room wooden hotel, valued with insured likely, burned early morning, with firemen from Sound Beach and Stamford battling flames as a crowd gathered. One firefighter, Walter Lugas, was overcome and treated by a surgeon.
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Ystend Cound
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Jane Dorman
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Bilin Attadig
Atte
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Marino admits killing Bronx politician in self defense
March to August Marino admitted today that he shot and killed Michael Sullivan a Bronx political and sporting man in self defense He said he wrested a gun from Sullivan after a quarrel then Sullivan phoned friends and advanced with nine men Marino said he shot Sullivan and absolved his friend Kirk who aided only to hold back the crowd during his escape
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Jitney Driver Robbed of About $25 After Midnight Hold Up
Edward Pilwelait, a jitney driver from 120 Bytunell, was held up by two young men just after midnight at 849 State Street near the Baird Garage. One assailant forced him to surrender his money while frisking his pockets. Police are investigating.
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Edward Pilwelait
Siest
Flame Damage Destroys Atlanta Newspaper Plant
A March fire gutted the Atlanta Cox Yition building on the eighteenth floor, causing about 100 dollars in damage. The blaze damaged the composing room and basement areas, flooding with water and prompting a two alarm response. The Journal’s facilities were unusable, delaying the Constitution reissue from the plant.
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Fire damages contents at Colorado Avenue home
A fire destroyed a room's contents at 635 Colorado Avenue, damaging the dwelling occupied by Robert Wexler and his family. Assistant Chief George Beardsley estimated damages in the hundreds after responding to the alarm. Mrs. Skrzyciewekt, a grocer next door, rushed to the scene on hearing the alarm and saw the house filled with smoke.
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