Short Term Notes Voted and Sewer Board Abolished
City council approves short term notes totaling 300000 to cover deficits and expenses, with notes to run one year at four and a half percent interest. Outside tax collectors authorized for three years at 1890 yearly salary each. Sewer and Paying Commission abolished by Democrat William E. Bogan. Fire department vacation policy noted but not finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Orward Healing
John A. Cornell
Edward A. Drew
Democratic Party
Wiliam E. Bogan
Goon
Meyer Fred Atwater
Housatonic Rising Warns Milford Residents Near River
Residents along the Housatonic River, nearly three feet above normal after spring rain, were unofficially warned to be ready to evacuate on short notice. Preparations completed near Cornwall Bridge and New Milford as ice nearly 22 inches thick could break within days amid forecast heavy rain and a storm.
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Housatonic
Severaes
Cornwall Bridge
Milford
New Milford
Arrest in Berlin for forging American notes
Berlin report says a man, described as a Russian artist, was arrested in the Halensee suburb while engraving a plate for producing American hundred dollar notes. He is believed to be the forger of Bank of England notes circulating in Europe, so skillfully imitated they deceived many English bankers.
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Berlin
Halenseett
Bank of England
Europe
Tellegen's Love Affairs Revealed in Court Room
In New York March 49, actor Lou Tellegen, sued for divorce by Geraldine Farrar, described as a Don Juan by witnesses before referee Thomas B. Mahoney. Three women named as co respondents included Australian Ma Cheran Ambler and an American actress. a third, known in San Francisco as Bessie Chifford, was mentioned but not fully named. Witnesses testified to July 1921 liaisons, frequent hotel and bungalow stays, and Tellegen’s pattern of dating while pursued by Farrar’s side. Newspaper men were briefly barred from the room during key testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lou Tellegen
Geraldine Farrar
Metropolitan Opera
Thomas B. Mahoney
Withereea
Macheran Ambler
Iss 1
Wellegen
San Francisco
Bessie Chifford
Hwo
W. F. Beara
Louis Multhanet
Tong Reach
Tellegen
Miss Ambler
Beers
Rankin
Telleerary
Tia
Multhaner
Misas
Riverside Drive
Mies Ambler
Fitzaimmona
Telegen
Milas
Samuel Untermyer
Miss Farrar
Came
Miss L
Brandt
Tellegén
Mahoney
Arthur J. Kehwartz
Jon
Me Schwartz
Reening
West 37Th Street
Nornman Fitgalramons
Tou Telleger
Alfred
Shipping Board
U. S. Secret Service
Foster
Federal Tariff Commission
E. R B. Stetutius
J.P. Morgan & Co
Georgia
New York Hospital
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
England
U. S
New Steamship Line
Bridgeport
Ledoux Turned Over To Sheriff After Cleveland Capture
Cleveland police handed over Eugene Ledoux to Sheriff Simeon Pease after a month in custody on charges linked to attempting to steal an automobile in Ohio. Authorities say he, called Reward White, was involved in selling two stolen cars and escaped custody last November with possible aid from women visitors. A companion, Hassle Hayes, was also mentioned in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Toronto
Canada
Eugene Ledoux
Bridgeport
Simeon Peese
Ledoux
Pease
Joseph Whitcomb
Hassle Hayes
Hiim
Policeman Chatarey J. Taylor to Face Police Board Trial
Notices will be sent to Policeman Chatarey J. Taylor of First precinct to appear before the Board of Police Commissioner next Monday night for trial on charges related to alleged conduct at the Franklin lunch cart on Stratford Avenue. Rusaded Friday was arraigned before the district committee last Friday and probably RavIs was found on statements sworn by seven witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatarey J. Taylor
Stratford Avenue
Rusaded Fraya
Stamford Girl Shot in Grocery Store Coat Struggle
Anna Mae Rutherford of Pacific Street, with cousin Grilena Jovian, 14, at 214 Pacific Avenue grocery owned by Stefano Leving, struggled for a revolver in Jovian’s pocket. The gun discharged, wounding Anna Mae in the chest but not seriously. Jovian fled. police seek details as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
V. i Speciaty Stampord
March
Laurieen
Stamford Hoeplat Bayehe
Anna Maerurda
St Pacific Prreet
Hervousin
Grilenna Jovian
Uardinia Place
Et 214 Pacific
Stegino Ieving
Eausen
Macarley
Board drops more special policemen amid inspection failures
The Police Board dismissed twenty seven officers this year for failure to meet duty standards. Eleven were removed last night and thirteen previously, with non-appearances leading to termination. Names cited include Jasp jem, Charles F. Currin, and others as board enforcement continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmuah Fn
Poller
Valice Force
Weeek
Jasp Jem
Juuckiey
Charles F. Currin
Cullahan
George J. Gay
J. Mephihetse
Cewvge
Wks
Weil Woo Hutter
Alexander Watt
J. Wilting
Johny
Radical meeting described by secret service agent
Joseph Michigan March 19 a Secret Service agent testified at a circuit court trial about a communist convention near the city. The agent known as K-97 testified as a state star witness naming delegates and rules, and described burning incriminating documents after use. He identified the convention layout with a central speaker’s table and a burning tub for papers, and noted security measures and alias names used by delegates.
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At. Joseph
Mich
Breas
Eiuet
Pwhen
Department of Justice
Wiitiam
Foster
Government
Wrancia Morrow
Camden
Ashworth
de Morrow
Ben Gillow
Silas Lowe
New York
Sing Sing
Katterfield
Yau
Edgus Owens
Jones
Molviewn Tila
Morrow
Borden
Delognins
Nine Are Dead from Cold Snap in West
Reports from multiple states detail deaths from extreme cold. In Rockford Illinois and Waulkeska Wisconsin two people perished. one near Kutel Colorado. one at Whiting Indiana. another in Chicago. Easter Colorado area reports three children found frozen to death. Crop damage expected to extend into millions with Oklahoma corn crop alone valued at over 32 million.
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Chicago
Rockford
Waulkeska
Wis
Kutel
Colo
Whiting
Ind
Millens
Keing
Ship Owners Views Sought on Liquidation of Government Vessels
The Shipping Board invited ship owners and operators to submit views on a policy to liquidate government assets and transfer viable routes to private interests. Responses are requested on guarantees to operate ships, sale timelines, and handling of good tonnage for key trade routes, with meetings planned in Washington this month.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Liganer
Addrens
Associatoin
U. & Ship Owners Association
Counril
American Shipvuts
Toraperstsn
Bridgeport Fascisti effort draws scant local response
Reported attempts by a Bridgeport Italian faction to form a Fascisti group drew little reaction from residents. Local leaders and hospital staff acknowledged awareness of a December meeting amid claims the Legion had operated from Columba hospital basement with nurse home access, while officials provided limited detail.
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Fascisti
Bridgeport
Italian Legion
New York
Tse
Bela
Puaselstt
Legion
Tmo
Hag
Sinew
Gotan Armiyl Tt Bs
Fin Asi
Colunshus Hospital
Wascio
Antonio 8. Renzi
J Pornilehella
Lauis Richards
Pasquali A Alteiri
Pasquale Vion
Ttalivo
Altarsey Vaauale Vionl
Steiin General Commanes
Antecienn
Cuttent
Faschos
Colotiitus Hospital
Doetor du Cierge
Vic
School Caretakers Support to Senator for $100 Rise Claim
A board hearing aired allegations that janitors promised campaign backing to Senator Challenger in exchange for a $100 pay raise. John A. Leverty and George B. Clark corroborated parts of the tale, while Tibball denied making such statements. The matter was postponed for further investigation after Tibball admitted hearing a rumor.
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Senator
John A. Leverty
Tax Board
Albert A. Tibball
Janitors’ Association
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Albert’ A. Tibball
Tibball
Howard Challenges
Board of Education
Levertys
George B.clark
Tibbals
Edward C. Boargu
Booth
Tibbals Deales
Leverty
City Helt
Laverty
Clark
Prearden Fones
Challenger
Board of Apport
Education Board
Ommet
Local political clash and tax board accusations surface
A Tax board member accuses a Senator Challenger of entering an election pact with school janitors. Reports mention municipal financing, a shipyard note issue, crime prosecutions, police staffing changes, and regional weather threats near New Milford and Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Leverty
Tax Board
Mary Carroll
Locomopile Company
France
Cleveland
Eugens Asdoux
Sherif Simon Pease
Arelves
Board of Alderman
Gunmen Hold 100 At Bay In Uptown Robbery
New York March 19. David Friedland manager of an uptown picture theatre was robbed of 32,300 by a five man gang. The robbers pressed a revolver from under a handkerchief and snatched the bag as a getaway taxi waited. Friedland and Edward Levy pursued but were halted by three shots. Over 100 witnesses watched the swift hold-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David Friedland
Wag
Colonel Bar
Friedland
von Friedland
Wrefin
No Decision On Charge Of Inciting Sabotage
New London March 13 Judge Victor Prince in the City court reserved decision until Monday March 25 in the case of Ernest Schreifer of Water Town Mesa charged with inciting striking shopmen on the New Haven to commit sabotage. Schreifer is held under banister the superior court in New Haven under similar charges. Josha Boyle a railroad policeman testified about a meeting here November 22 last year at which Schreifer addressed and spoke of incendiary remarks. Attorneys Benjamin Slade and Thomas J Spallacy appeared for Schreifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Victor Prince
City Courteday
Ernest Schreifer
Watertown
Mesa
New Haven
Schleifer
Nwilaven
Josha Boyle
Sehleifer
Milford driver Curtis fined and license revoked after turnpike crash
W C Curtis of Laurel Beach Milford faced Justice Howard F Randall for a wreck on the Newtown turnpike. He was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving and had his operator's license revoked after witnesses said he sped between 45 and 54 mph before the car overturned. He was found not guilty of operating under the influence. Clarence Mercer of 287 Arctic Street, now in St Vincents hospital, sustained serious injuries but is recovering, with skull fracture feared but concussion confirmed. authorities note leaving the scene without aiding injured passengers.
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W. C. Curtis
Laurel Beach
Milford
Newtown
Long EM
Clarence Mercer
Arctic Street
At. Vincena Hospital
Justice of the Peace
Howard F. Randall
Trumbull
Justice Randall
Waa
Mercer
Curtis
St. Vincents Hospital
Mercury Tumbles as Chilly Winds Sweep City
A March gale swept Bridgeport with northeast winds up to 24 mph driving temperatures down from 46 to 28 degrees by 9 PM. The Sound and Bridgeport harbor saw fishing craft huddle to port as shipping was hampered.
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Thia
Cola Wins
Bridgeport
Sound
Bridgeport Harbar
Admits Conspiring to Defraud U S on Alcohol Shipment
Harold L. Smith, a noted University of Michigan athlete, pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud the government in a $5,000,000 ship ment of alcohol to Greece. F. Griffin, ex chief of the U S Secret Service, and ten others were linked to procuring permits to divert water for alcohol to evade internal revenue tax. Smith testified he conceived the scheme and first outlined it to Griffin in 1921, naming William A. Brady as the intermediary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harold L. Smith
Gaye
University of Michigan
Greece
F. Griffin
Ted States Secret Service
Washington
Grifin
Smith
McKeehal
Federal District Court
GriMn
Mae Griffin
William A. Brady
Brady Waal
Danbury Goes Dark as Power Fails Citywide
Danbury was plunged into darkness tonight when the electric lighting system failed for more than an hour. Homes and businesses were unlit except for lanterns and old-fashioned contrivances while power from the Connecticut Light and Power Company at Stevenson, miles from town, was interrupted due to a fault in the local plant.
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Danbury
Mar
Connecticut
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Mias Sacarlia
Traore
Ths Couse
Phigh
Ile
Ming Mararativ
Secret Service
K-97
West
U. S. Ship Board
Pridgeport
Napolitano
Gramigna
Lady Alexander
Alexander
Douglas Alexander
Slinger Sewing Machine Company
Hamilton
Oniner
Wilson
Rassenger
Caldwell
Delaney-O'Garty
Providence
I Bridgeport
Kellaw Mil Park
B. H
Bridgeport Trade School
Gar
Turnpike
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