Two Held in Milford for Having Gems
Milford March 1 Special Charged with appropriating stolen property for their own use Rosie Thompson of Orchid street and Thomas Peek living with the woman were arrested after $20 000 worth of jewelry was found yesterday part identified as stolen from Riccitelli a rival watchman from New Haven. Hearing set for tomorrow in Wilford Town court. Police recovered seven watches and a black bag of jewelry valued in the thousands.
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Rosie Thompson
Orchid Street
Naugatuck Gardens
Thomas Peek
Big Mike
Riccitelli
Notorous Bandit
Guarantee Watch Company
New Haven
Stratford
Wilford
West Avenue
Naugatuk Garden
Devon
Bridgeport
Adolph Brendt
Milford Water Company
Henri Donneey
Ren Hasen
Mlford
Pwek
Sun Yat Sen Dies as China Faction Leader
Dr Sun Yat Sen, leader of the Kuomintang rebel faction, died after a long illness and subsequent surgery. He had been weakened by cancer but remained a central figure in Canton and national politics as his supporters mourned.
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Sun Yat Sen
China
Keeler
Sun
Kuomintang +Peones Party
Jono
Na’ Sen
Mome Tire
Canton
Iaangtung
Bate
Rene Atel
Dan
Clarence
Jay Teyuugh
Ethel Barrymore In Serious Condition At Kansas City Hotel
The actress Ethel Barrymore, suffering from arthritis, is reported in a serious condition in Kansas City hotel. She was believed resting yesterday but a report today notes worsening and cancels her week’s engagement of The Second Mrs Tantridge.
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Kansas City
Barrymore
Ritken
Mig Murrymore
Tungeey
Trish Shamrocks Barred from U S in Boston
More than 1900 packages containing shamrock from the old world were banned by the Department of Agriculture upon arrival here and will be sent to Ireland. The item was seized under regulation prohibiting Hyre plants due to pest risk. One package contained shamrocks in a glass bottle with a peculiar label.
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Oston Mass
Han
Aining Shamroad
Poston
Patricks
If Department of Agriculture
al Attior
Reland
Rick Sid
Clergymen urge U S deportation of ex Hungarian premier
A telegram from 200 Hungarian clergy, led by Count Michael Karolyi’s supporters, asks Secretary Kellogg at the State Department to ban Karolyi from speaking and to deport the former premier. The petition, presented by Stephen Chernitzky and signed by clergy across Connecticut and elsewhere, cites concern over free speech and calls for swift action.
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Iymedia
Michael Kirolyi
Hungary
Brink B Kelogy Py Fes
Stephen Chernitzky
Stephns
Bridgeport
Fisher Kovatietehy
Perth Ambo
Kellogg
State Department
Connecticut
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Hughes
Hungitian
Karohs
Karayl
Hyogudin
Koutzky
Deverta
Stotas
Shelton
Landford Paints
Phonograph
Crudginton
Chernitvky
Gount Karolyi Paget
Beaview Avenus
Mise
Nellie J Doyle
Newfield Bank
General Mitchell Vindicated by Air Service Probe Chairman
Lambert of the House Investigation Committee said Brigadier General Mitchell’s testimony on air service deficiencies was refreshing and supported by evidence. He praised Mitchell as the outstanding witness, urged accountability, and warned against waste while noting purchases of unfit craft and stalled modern aircraft deployment risk national security.
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Chaiman Lambert
House Airraft Committee
Mitchell
Air Service
Allick
Lampert
Army General Staff
Navy General Board
Eoen
Girl jailed for reckless driving in New York
Helen T Mendelshorn a 19 year old Columbia student was jailed for 24 hours in Detroit for a traffic violation after being convicted twice in the same day. The second woman to face such a fate in the court, she was fined and warned of further penalties if not paid.
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New York
Helen T .Mendelshorn
Columbia A University
Cbs College Night
Fechet Confirmed as Assistant Air Chief
Fechet is confirmed as Assistant Air Chief in the Army Air Service with the rank of brigadier general. Leade r Colonel Leche succeeds Brigadier General Williams Mitchell as center of the different aircraft can rove sy, who will revert to colonel when his term of office expires next month.
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Manel
Tin
Leche Succeedis Bricadier
Wiliam Mitchell Storm Lenter
Hartford Couple Guilty of Selling Girl into Bondage
A Hartford couple was found guilty in a court trial of selling a girl into bondage. The defense contested coercion claims while prosecutors described an ongoing pattern of exploitation. The verdict followed a lengthy hearing with testimony from witnesses and the alleged victim.
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Hartford
Ex Wife after Carnarvon Money in Colonel Dennistoun Case
London March 11 A court hearing opened in the Dennistoun divorce case with Mr Norman Birkett claiming Mrs Dorothy Muriel Dennistoun profited from her husband's military position and depicted the estranged wife as dominating and unhelpful. He detailed large transfers through her banking account in 1923 and 1924 and described Colonel Dennistoun as poor and in distress, once a Grenadier Guards captain and member of the Supreme War Council.
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London
John Cowans
Walls
Norman Bikelt
Dorothy Muriel Dennisloun
Womin
Carnarvon
Col Dennistoun
Birkett
Dennistoun
Miun
Grenadier Guards
Supreme War Council
Carnarson
Industries and Legislator Favor Higher Gas Tax
A March 11 hearing before the Finance Committee approved a bill to raise highway revenue by increasing the gasoline tax from one to two cents per gallon. Legislators and industry representatives endorsed the plan to fund highway reconstruction, arguing it covers wear from new truck routes and extensions, with Motor Vehicle Commissioner Storckel supporting the current collection method.
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Hariford
Legislative Committee On
MacDonald
Storckel
Tenor Breaks Bones but Finishes His Part at Opera
German tenor Mitch Ji Tasie fell 21 feet into a pile of reg ory weed and tran under the stake of the Metropolitan Opera House. He continued in the title role during the final scene as curtain fell, though his injuries were later disclosed. Audience was unaware of the fall due to stage scrims. He was carried back to the stage and resumed performance, later reported to have sprains and broken fingers.
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York
Mitch Ji Tasie
Regory
Tran
Metropolitan Opera
Danbury Mayor Renominated Amid Caucus Controversy
Danbury March 1 Special Mayor A Homer Hilon won the mayoral nomination over F War DeKlyn by 448 to 119 at a large Republican caucus. City officials renominated Henry Fanton as city clerk Ernest W. Batlaw city treasurer Charles Baxter city auditor James Torcaso. Ward by ward, DeKlyn, Serre, Helm and Gorman were noted in alderman races. A resolution of regret for the late D Frank Stevens was adopted at the mayoral caucus funeral services were held at 396 Main Street with pallbearers listed. Mrs Stevens attended the funeral after collapsing earlier.
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Panbury
Homer Hilon
F War
DeKlyn
DeKlyna
Heny Fanton
Ernest W. Batlaw
Charles Baxter Ani
James Torcaso
H Holman
Nathan Sisko
Thomas A Settle
Charlies B
Ion © Serre
Alfred H. Helm
John Gorman
D Frank Stevens
Mayo
Fillan
Stevens
Main Street
A C Coburn
St James
Wooster
Frank Beudsley
Harry Parcells
David Hart
George Decker
M IS Schutzer
John Belden
Fire Board Votes for New Engine Truck for Bridgeport
Bridgeport voters and officials approved funding for Engine Company No. 610 to acquire an American LaFrance fire apparatus. The decision followed a Fire Board meeting last night and lists several local residents and addresses connected to the discussion and financing details.
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Bridgeport
Nafi Appi Allans
Coleman
Tee Mcheve
Waple Wood Avenue
George F Duheen
Fairfield Avenue
Tom
Fundle
Coolidge Told Warren Defeat Likely for Attorney General
President Coolidge awaits a White House conference with Michigan's Charles B Warren as Senate rejection of his nomination stands. Republican leaders advised re-submitting would be useless as votes appear at full strength. Discussed replacements include Arthur P Rheg, Groesteck, Wallace McCament, and past nominations.
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Mer
Coolidge
Charlen B Warren
Michigan
Senate
Warrens
White House
Warren
Harlan F Stone
New York
Supreme Court
Arthur P Rheg
Massachusetts Supreme Cour
Groesteck
Wallace McCament
Portland Ore
Mr Foolidge
Chicago
Dies of Shock as He Gets Job in Bear Mountain Park
HAVERSTRAW NY March 11 For eight months George Bower 75 sought work in Haverstraw and nearby towns. He boarded a train to Bear Mountain Park and asked the Palisade Interstate Parks Commission for work. They offered him a watchman job at the tennis courts but he collapsed and died from shock before accepting.
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Marsh
George Bower
Bear Mountain Park
Palisade
Interstate Parks Commission
Bridgeport lawmakers push gasoline tax rise for highway funds
Representatives of industries and a legislator favor raising the gasoline tax to boost highway funding. Senate today discusses several local measures including judgeships, district reporting, and school staffing amid a broad agenda across multiple towns.
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Bridgeport City
Senate Today
Kenerly
Stamford City
Lordship
House
Flennie
Lilian Gish
Married Teachers Seek Jobs as Board Considers Resignations
Fearful of removal from the public school system, seven married teachers have accepted New York teaching positions and seven more near resignations. Names and effective dates are listed, with board discussions continuing on superintendency and salary increases.
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Fannieigig Srosty
New York
Crosty
Bertin © Baker
Wheeler Sch
Eifec
Ge Smith
Columbus
Christine H Horn
Lillian Corrigan
Longfellow
Helen M McMurray
Washing
Julia E Silverman
Murray Joliet
Finda
Food Condemnation Follows Federal Investigation Here
Federal investigators ordered wholesale condemnation of alleged adulterated and unlawful food products after a statewide probe. The case notes steps to destroy or dispose of the impure merchandise and refers to action by the United States Parcel Post and clerks in New Haven for seizure details.
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United States Pastriot Attaney
United States Ceat
New Traven
Hubbell Awarded Comfort Station Contract at Seaside Park
The S Wo Tlabbell Buildng com pany Lasbee awarded the contract for a new comfort station and athletes quarters at Seaside park by the Po h Board. Cost about 25010 dollars. Modern shower rooms for men and women to be on the far floor with hot and cold water. Existing brick structure at Park Avenue foot to be replaced by new steel framework.
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S Wo Tlabbell
Lasbee
Comfort Staton
Athetes
Seiside Park
Po H
Beld Ag
Devlon
Ernest Jan S Nthey
Seride
Brik
Park Avenue
Need New High School for Full-Time Plan, Board Told
The board heard a proposal to build a new high school as a full time plan. Estimated costs include 2 million for exits and construction, with detailed line items for parking, walls, roofing, and heating. A special committee suggested funding and contractor arrangements, while ongoing renovations at the existing site were noted.
Receivership Rumors Hit St Paul Market Turmoil
Rumors of a receivership for St Paul and related entities triggered a heavy selling wave in bonds and common stock. Investors faced steep declines as about 48 million to 10,000 in bonds tied to a turmoil project were marked at their lowest prices, reflecting widespread concern.
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SPM
Milwaukee Ant St
Paul Hulroul
Wid Beer
Oseluuens
Ronda Securities
Traffic Light Installations Planned at Main and Congress
A lamp committee of the Scimmon Council approved a traffic light at the corner of Main and Congress. A searchlight on a steel pole, 36 feet high, with a 19 foot diameter light, will be wired and operated by a traffic officer, planned to run from dusk to midnight. Estimated cost is 2750, with provisions to erect seven corners where lights are needed, including locations at Park and John, Broad and John, Main and Congress, and Fairfield Road.
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Congress Streets
Scimmon Council
Torhness
Alec
James Walker
Aviators Discuss Flight Test At Wright Field
Two officers from Wright Field, Major Kneer and Lieutenant MN Wart, conducted a conversation test during a military aviation equipment evaluation. The exchange showcased the capability to maintain dialogue across distance in a historic aviation demonstration conducted in Dayton.
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Army Aviation
Wright Field
Kneer
Mnwart
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