Special Police Held to Strict Rules or Dismissal
City welfare and business leaders must enforce strict discipline on special officers or risk job loss. The Board of Police Commissioners dismissed thirteen officers for leaving duties or missing inspections and ordered employers to notify the board of any discharges. Officers were individually checked for duty posts and uniform status, with changes ordered to standardize attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Commissioners
Edward Meehan
George Ss. Coreen
Frank J. Mitchell
John J. Brewster
Starr L. Blauvelt
Benjamin Thorpe
Sigmund Bohner
John Brennan, Sr
Frank Foley
John Fu
Russian Order Sends Six Spies to Gallows
MOSCOW March 15 The Supreme war court sentenced 10 to death, six of whom are Latvian criminals tied to the general staff or army. They were charged with espionage on behalf of Lettish military agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Associated Preas
Supreme War Court
General Staff
Army
Niantic Sanitarium Expansion Blocked by McCook
Hartford March 15 The opposition led by Captain T McCook executive secretary to Governor Templeton and his family ends plans to expand the Seaside tuberculosia sanitorium. A forthcoming report will oppose the bill to condemn the McCook property adjoining the sanatorium and allow a 200000 dollar appropriation for a substitute plan. The tuberculosis commission must seek space elsewhere for additions and extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegram Star
Hartford
T. McCook
Templeton
State Tuberculosis Commission
Telegram
Committee On Humane Institutions
Bil
Tuberculosis Commission
McCook
Appropriations Committee
Artist's Model's Lifeless Body Found in Fashionable Apartment
New York authorities found Miss Dorothy King an artists model in her West Fifty Seventh Street apartment. A chloroform vial lay by the body and valuables once owned by the model were missing. Homicide investigators identified the deceased as Miss Wine, 7, who had lived at No 144 since October 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dorothy King
West Fifty-Seventh Street
Asd
Norrig
John J. Gray
Miss Wine
Fifty-seventh Street
Wirth Avenue
No. 144
Local police force ordered to obey, suspends officer
Special police force ordered to obey every rule or face dismissal after many failed to appear at the annual inspection. Officer Chauncey J. Taylor of the first precinct is suspended for alleged conduct unbecoming a policeman. Also noted are tax returns showing a $35,009 drop from 1922, and mayor Atwater backing a two day off per month plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey J. Taylor
First Precinct
Atwater
Dillon
Sixth District
Republican Club
Tax return drive highlights income drop and evasion risks
Officials report a steep fall in local and Fairfield county income tax receipts, with about 105000 dollars collected in Bridgeport since the drive began and a projected 70 percent drop from last year. Deductions for church contributions rise, while many filers underreport income or omit taxes, risking penalties and fines for evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Von
Internal Revenue
John Ia Jayons
Fairfield County
Bridgeport
Tare Federal
Chien Lyons
Tims Park
Rindonm
Tepageen
Otters
Disband Inactive American Legion Posts, Says Kelly
State Commander Kelly urged the American Legion of Connecticut to disband any post that remains inactive and to resign officials who miss meetings. He voiced support for a $4 million bonus plan only if no relief funds for disabled and needy veterans are harmed, and urged counties to fund veteran memorials. Nine of fourteen county posts attended. county banquet tickets were sold for April 7 in Stamford. confidence extended to Bridgeport Veterans Bureau officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of
Connecticut
Kelly
Airfield
American Tetion
Sherman Hall
Pairfield
State Department
Legion
Hartford
American Legion
Flote Davenport
Stamford
Veterans’ Bureau of
Bridgeport
Rye whiskey price quoted in New York at 38 a gallon
On March 18 in New York rye whiskey was quoted at 38 a gallon as the lowest price since prohibition began. United States Marshal William C. Hecht told the city board of estimate that as many gallons as needed can be purchased. The city aims to buy despite shortages from influenza, with public demand noted and private firms quoting 7.50 to 39 a gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William C. Hecht
United States
New York City
Engineers President Dees Badtiac tos Move
Fragmentary report describes engineers president Dees Badtiactos and Carter involved in a Brotherhood of Lama event. The text mentions a hospital, a move to front lines, and a night appointment. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badtiactos
Adria SM. Carter
Farviver Peel Front of the Brotherhood of Lamamove Green Anal Engineriiel
iHied
No Indictments in Hooded Band Probe by Jury
Slaying case ends without indictments as a jury handles the Hooded Band investigation. Authorities pursued leads but the grand jury declined to return formal charges, leaving the case unresolved.
Suspended Officer Faces Disciplinary Hearing Tonight
Policeman Chauncey Ty. Taylor of the First precinct, suspended on a temporary charge, will explain his conduct at a lunch cart on Stratford Avenue. A disciplinary committee meeting tonight will hear witnesses who allege he displayed his revolver off duty and boasted of threats, guiding the board toward possible public-trial action. The panel includes Commissioners John C. Stanley and William H. Ryan Jr. and will report to Police Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Ty. Taylor
Board of Police Commissioners
Stratford Avenue
Tayior
Taylor
Franklin
Strafford Avenue
Hbs
Police Headquarters
John C. Stanley
William H. Ryan, Jr
Police Board
Mrs Billie Wells Acquitted by Jury in Massapequa
MIENSOLA N Y March 8 Mrs Mary Elizabeth Wells was acquitted tonight by a jury of men after being tried for the murder of Capt James M Pettit of Massapequa Inn. The verdict, reached in executive session after about two hours, was hailed as a victory for women. Her attorney was Miss Helen McCormick, former assistant prosecutor for Kings County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miensola
N. Y- Maren
Mary Elizabeth Pile" Wels
Jamesx M. Pettit
Massapequa
Inn Keener
Wells
Helen McCormick
King’s County
Deplorable Crime Claims Ties to Mob in August Case
Morehouse Parish Grand Jury returned indictments over the August 24 slayings of Watt Daniel and T. F. Richard and related hooded band activity. Attorney General Coco hinted at bills of information against named participants if no indictments are issued. Jury described the masked man case as the deplorable crime of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juillian
Lorraine
Pusineas
Billie Wells
New York
Morehouse Farish Grand Jury
Watt Daniel
T. F. Richard
Wasthop
Morehouse Parish
Red Odom
Coco
Wyent
Wallett
Liquor Sales 70 Children Result in License Suspension
Boston, March 7 26 small liquor purveyors have had licenses suspended or revoked by the Boston Licensing Board with Police in a crackdown on places selling to youths. Ten licenses revoked and others suspended for periods from three days to a month. Foard reviewing further cases amid ongoing complaints of illicit traffic from parents and youths. Youth officers aided in gathering evidence. some parents report their boys were hospitalized after drinking poisonous beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suipenses
Boston
Boston Licensing Board
Police Department
Mayor Hylan Leads Rescue At Brooklyn Fire
In Brooklyn Mayor Hylan assisted at a four alarm fire near his home. He ordered police and ambulances to evacuate a bed-ridden woman and a three day old infant. The blaze, starting in a three story building housing H G C Behack Co and Ludwig Bauman Co, swept to nearby structures before a partial collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin Place
New York
Hylan
Brooklyn
Broadway
Lexington Avenue
H. GC. Behack and Company
Ludwig-Baouman Company
Tessie Pugh
New Sixth District GOP Clashes Over Dillon and Connor
In Madison Avenue meetings the Incorporated and New Sixth District clubs split over leadership, Dillon’s resignation, and Connor’s chairmanship. The Incorporated group backed Dillon, attacked Town Chairman Robinson, and refused to meet as proposed. Meanwhile the New Sixth club favored Connor, tabled Dillon’s debate, and planned a St Patrick’s night gathering after reporting 82 new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Clob, Inc
Madison Avenue
Repiglican Club
North Avenue
Incorporated
J. Alex H. Robinson
New Sixth Club
Thomas J. Conner
John B. Dillon
Old
Ach
Mire Incorporated
Dillon
Nenece
Laturber
Connor
Wilsons
Dilson
New Sixth
Benjamin F. Gilman
Pasquale Vioni
Lawrence Finkleston
Gilman
Dillion
Madison
Wayne A
Tig Callene
Sixtp
Independent and Women’s Club, Inc
Nine Year Old Confesses Under Pressure, School Fire
New York reports Jacob Schwartz, nine, from No. 28 school, held on $500 bond after alleged confession to starting a fire endangering about 1000 students. He later recanted, claiming he lied to stop persistent questioning by detectives. He remained in Children's Court as psychologists examined him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Schwartz
Justine Morgan
Children’s Court
Jacob
Wim
Berlin Holds Evacuation as Prerequisite to Reparations
Diplomatic maneuvering reports Germany will demand complete evacuation of the Ruhr before resuming reparations in kind or payments. Berlin signals opposition to partial withdrawal or zone limits, insisting on full German control and no foreign troops. Reichstag leaders and publishers are aware of this stance as negotiations loom with France and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhr
Germany
Labor Party
Dines
King
Buckingham Business and Finance
Jew Rebenaures
U. S. Treasury
Keeley
Barney
Smith
Armory
Allen
Angela
Trim
Hartford
Bill Brennan
East Side
Rhineland
Berlin
Reichstag
Associated Press
France
Cuno
Von Rosen_burg
Berlin Newa
Socialist Party
Chanesior Cuno
Baron von Rosenberg
Foreign Office
Tomorow
Curzon in Secret Parley with Envoy
Lord Curzon after a two hour talk with German ambassador Sthamer held a long secret conference today with French ambassador Count De Saint Aulaire. The general impression in informed circles here is that these conferences are the opening wedge for negotiations between France and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Curzon
Sthamer
Count de Saint Aulaire
France
Germany
British Labour Leader Dines With King at Buckingham Palace
London March 5 King George hosted a formal dinner at Buckingham Palace for cabinet members and parliamentary representatives. Ramsey MacDonald led Labour as dissension brews over the Labor big four dining with the King and Queen. Scottish Labour MPs protest the royal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dines
London
George
Buckingham Palace
Ramsey MacDontance
Commons
MacDonald
J. H. Clynes
J. W W. ‘Thomas
Philip Sent
Lord
Lady Cave
Bonar Faw
Duke
Deveonshire
European Chaos Relief Up to Business Men Rotarian Says
New Haven March 15 Raymord M Havens Kansas City Mo president of International Rotary tells 80th annual convention Rotarians from the 13th district that business men can help straighten Europe s appalling chaos They must rise above self and country for world responsibility Donald A Adams New Haven district governor presided Addresses by Jesse B Davis Fred Men and Frank L Dillon were heard George L Cooper and Howard Conant nominated for district governor Election to be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Havens
International Rotary
Elm City
New Haven
Europe
Raymord M. Havens
Kansas City
Ness
Donald A. Adams
Rotary
Jesse B. Davis
Hartford
Fred ‘J
Meriden
Frank L. Dillon
North Adams
Mass
George EL. Cooper
Pittsfield
Howard Conant
Holyoke
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Meredith
Norman E. Kruer
Shelton
Stratford
General Assembly House
Senate
State Tuberculosis Board
Niantit
Internal Revenue Office
Engineers
Dees
Roc
Mayor Hylan
JS. Db
Wilson and Company
Hylan Waa
Kiet
Dublin
Mar
Dobbin
Flivver
Berkshire Village
THE
Bridgeport Sunday Post
Stors
Old” Club
Sixth District Incorporated Club
Robinson
Peyehologiss
Rosenberg
Baron v
Curzon
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