New Evidence in Taylor Murder Draws Attorney West
Boston reports that District Attorney Asa W. Keyes arrived to expand a three year old murder case of William Desmond Taylor. He cited new evidence involving Mabel Normand and Mary Miles Minter, with leads across Philadelphia New York Detroit and Chicago and a pursuit of missing gunman Edward Sands.
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Boston
Nets
Asa W. Keyes
Los Antes
Tosten
Brookline
Walium Desmond Taylor
Do Angeles
Phildtelphia
New York
Detroit
Icaga
Edward Sands
Taylor
Cutler
Mary Miles Minter
Normand
Oc Taylor
Mabel
Bryant Movement Halted by Club at Meeting
A local Republican club debate over Bryant's reappointment led to a decision to circulate a petition. Me Bryant and 17 supporters presented arguments against club action and proposed a committee of volunteers to urge the chairman for Bryant’s reinstatement.
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Bryant
Alderoun Boward
Dvirse Peytries
Republican Club
Dla
Sudou
Mit
Presioust
Lou
Siomiard
de Pats
Yeon
Alfred W
Sudick
Distr
Taig
Severs
Nvne Gotysel
James Vetapatie
Axel Lietmes
Howard FL
Mother Bauer Honored in Europe
A fragmentary report notes Mother Bauer receiving a high honor in Vienna, described as the highest order. It mentions Mother Ravir Cade and a war-related context with sisters and naval assignments, but details are incomplete and partially garbled.
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Mother K. Bauer
Europe
Wiehe
Sir Austen Refuses To Talk On Arrival From Geneva
London reports Sir Austen Chamberlain, foreign secretary, would not comment on his Geneva League of Nations talks. He told reporters he would wait until he reaches the scaffold before answering, as cabinet colleagues greeted him at the night arrival.
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Sir Austen
Scaffold
London
Austen Chamberlain
Anin
League of Nations
Geneva
Wem
Baldwin
Vuisten
Bill Austen
Mereby
Fragmented World News Briefs Mixed With Local Notes
A garbled front page collage reports on political, crime, and social items, mentioning State Fair, education bids, and a Plymouth resident death. Mixed items reference a murder case, court notes, business and stock chatter, and sports results with unclear who won.
Post Office to Be Ready Soon at Soutilpoult
An appeal to the zoning board modified a building permit for a new post office. The plan, issued by Building Nelson B. Pearson, was adjusted to reduce required setbacks from side walls after a lengthy Monday hearing.
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Soutilpoult
Mareh Io
Absuc Six Wee
Anneancedd
Nelnon BL
Pearson
Phe
Muse Se
Tdena
Pequor Ead
Hello Une
Ehehity
Man Wanted for Murder Captured in Running Duel
New York March 15 Richard Whittemore, a murder suspect linked to a $100000 diamond theft, was captured after a running duel with detectives in the rev it and theatrical district. He and three companions faced charges in the theater watchman slaying and safe burglary.
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New Yourk
Richard Rean Waldemore
Kitlng
Haltimore
Revit
Bile
George M. Cohen
Albert VW
Goudyis
Tie
Bulit- Afiey
Whitlemore
She Theee
Joseph Jf Langton
New Yor
Jacob
Leon Tis Baltimor Bernard Martilleror
New York
Pasquale Chitrell
Trust
Bandit Trust
Baltimore
Clveland
Detroit
Lowell
Cambridge
Whittemore
Ife
Walter Sullivan
Iun
Lyon
Bitter fray near over Brookhart in Senate election
Wareiington March 19. A bitter fray shapes the eight shaping up eve thie sleek Isoghhart election contest. Protests against the sub committee's pace have led to a committee recommendation supporting Senator Bookhart. His supporters claim he is entitled to the seat as the committee prepares a reform report. The record cites ballot handling and preservation during the election. The final decision rests with the sub-committee next Monday.
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Wareiingtown
Senate
St Renator Bookhare
Fort Souti Renate Flour
Stephoers
PF Migerit
Sivsip A
Geratha Nye
North Dalais
Deeparing
Uh Senate
Bookhart
Fothaw
Eiec
Wilkins' Last Plane Crashes in Alaska
Report from Pairbamm Alaska dated March 12 describes Wilkins and crew exploring wreckage after a landing mishap in Alaska. Three Detroiters aboard suffered engine damage as the plane nose-dived. rescue teams and wreckers examined the site and removed one propeller bent from the impact.
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Wilkins
Alaska
Pairbamm
Alaoka
Col Coolidge to Be Buried Today in His Native Heath
Vast crowds gather as President Coolidge’s father is laid to rest in Woodstock. Details from the Heath and Plymouth funeral plan how the ceremonies will honor Col Coolidge with brief services led by Rev John White. President and Mrs Coolidge, aided by Attorney General Sargent, arrange the burial, with the Vermont guards on duty and travel plans to Washington afterward.
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Col. Coolidge
Heath
Homestead
John White
Episcopal
Plymouth
Squire
Calvin, Jr
Poy Mouth
Cbs
Mary Bhiu
Veheiot Doan CO
Coolidge
Wall
Tittle
Washington
Knookidge
Sherburn
Atger Harial
Woodwtack
Woods
Jridgewater Corners
Colaurel Gooldge
Woodstock
Ueir
Sinn
John
Almheret College
Marty
Ellow
Juan
Yagat
Tyrmouth
Bob Sly
Sargent
Secret Service Moon
Vermont
Maniac Slayer of 6 Linked to Deaths in Stockton
A local scribe reports a killer named Goins caused six deaths before fleeing as officers pursued him last night. Mathews, a former Stockton newspaper writer, claimed a notebook contained names including Mathews and Goins. The note hinted more deaths and threats against relatives, prompting continued police follow up.
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Stocixton
John AM
Stockton
Mathew
Stocktenspaper
Goins
Mathews
McFluah
Blackton
Delfit
Cains
Pune
Iloence
Circus trainer found dead in boxcar on Jingling Brothers train
Body of Handolph Meyers, circus trainer, found hanging in a boxcar on a Jingling Brothers Barnum and Bailey train on a siding. Medical examiner says death 24 hours prior. Suspected plan to kill a coworker sparked by stomach pains. no local relatives found. $17 on clothing. body taken to city morgue.
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Jingling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Winds Quarters
Handolph Meye
Cirtus
DeLuca
Meyers
Tiermank
Nis
Jengin
Wets Gain as Prohibition Poll Reaches Five Thousand
Prohibition poll figures show the city edging toward closing day with about 16 districts reporting. Early tallies indicate wine and beer support at around 4 5990 while votes lean against stronger beverages. The evolving statewide tally mirrors nationwide fluctuations as the city prepares to vote on measures affecting liquor laws.
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Pasha Ha
Crusaders Parade Delivers Impressive Tabernacle Service
Traffic halted as 3,300 Crusaders marched along Congress to John Street toward the Plaza Tabernacle. Flaming torches lit the path while the Harvey Hubbell band led past Lincoln School. Inside, Dr George Wood Anderson preached linking the crucifixion to daily life, urging a pledge of faith as lights dimmed and a radiant cross brightened the room.
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Trafic
Central Wish School
Congress Street
John Street
Plaza Tabernacle
Arvey Hubbell
Lincoln School
Tabernacle
Land
Trobert Dlardey
George Wood Anderson
Tilin
Anderson
Etim
City School Grant Allocation Cited At $82,344
Report by Representative George J. Sturges disputes local figures for Bridgeport school population and funding. He notes errors in returns and states the city would receive about 82,344 dollars with 522 per pupil estimates and 56,586 enumerated school age cases.
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Tridgeports
Sirafic State
George J. Sturges
Woo Ibury
Lee
State Department of Om
Shitrees
Pepyyt
Miier
Beidgevait
Bildgenort
Bridgeport Pastor Dies in New Mexico
Word arrived yesterday of the death of Rev. Michael Kozma Tr son of Michael Wozina 26 Spruce Street Bridgeport in a Albuquerque hospital New Mexico He was thirty one years old and survived by his parents a sister and brothers Light remains of funeral arrangements were not completed in this brief notice
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Michael Kozma
Michael Wozina
Spruce Street
Big City
Hosptal
Albuquerque
N.M
Liether
Dullus
Wagra
Artes
Modern Magellan Surprises Cruising World With Medal
Harry Pidgeon, a self taught yachtsman, won the Blue Water Medal of the Cruising Club of America for circumnavigating the world in a 40 foot yawl. Only Joshua Slocum had done it in a smaller boat. Pidgeon learned navigation by studying in the public library.
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NW York
Cruising Club of America
Harry Pidgeon
Cruising Club
Joshua Slocum
Gloucester
Maas
Pidgeon
Locomobile Leader Predicts Record Auto Year
W C Durant of Locomobile Company visits Bridgeport plant with Sir Percival Perry and tours the Seaside park factory. Durant forecasts 1938 will be strong for the auto industry, with higher production of Locomobiles from Model 60 and Junior Eights to the more expensive 48, as demand rises and quality remains high.
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W.C. Durant
Locomobile Company of America, Inc
South Main Street
Sir Percival Perry
Great Britain
Motorimgs Purease
England
Sir Percival
Mr. Durant
George B. Daniels
Locomobile Company
Seaside Park
Patsy" Connell
Dir
Durant
Daniels
Automobile indusLcy
Bridgeport
Tracomobile Company
Re. Durant
Auto Show Opens Today At State Armory
The State armory on Main Street opens at 1 pm for the Bridgeport Auto Show presented by Bridgeport dealers. Thirty car makes from 27 local dealers will be on display, with music and lighting enhancing a pink and white springlike theme. The show runs daily through the 27th except Sunday, from 10 to 10, with Willam Lehres officiating tonight and city officials in attendance.
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State Armory
Main Street
Auutomobile
Bridgeport
Todd
Sanday
Ofelowk
Miere
Willam Lehres
Slav
Dot L
Cappenter
Frank F. Lakey
Id Bréusuer
Jehn O' Brien
Senate subcommittee approves hearings on prohibition debate
Washington March 19 AP Open congression hearings on the prohibition question moved closer as a Senate Judiciary subcommittee recommended to the full committee that such proceedings be ordered. The wets and drys would have six days each to present evidence while Wayne Wheeler opposed measures weakening the Volstead act.
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Washington
Congression
Senate Judiciary
Walsh
Montana
Edge
New Jersey
Bruce
Maryland
Wayne B. Wheeler
Edwards
Hig
Kresge Suit Ends With Settlement Over Prenup
New York report says S. L. Kresge and his wife Mrs. Davis Mercer Kresge have reached a financial settlement in the breach of promise suit. Mrs. Kresge is understood to receive 1 million dollars. The case was withdrawn from Supreme Court as rumors of reconciliation arose. The couple had a long history involving a prior marriage and a later union with Doris Mercer.
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Cugridge
Plymouth
Coffleladiellow
Bridgeport
Kneage
Mantar
Pix
Taylor
Los Angeles
California
Mary Miley Minter
Minster
New York
Eolter
Wrial
Kresge
Davis Mercer
Supreme
Kresker
Mr. Kresge
King
Detr
Doris Mercer
Jle
Poursonthe
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Mary Miles Mirter
Mabel Normand
N.Y
Comedienne
Metropolis
D. A
Killer
Rev. Chernizky
Aethel Lostlees
Sela Grant
Adtemouile
Toyosed Teader
Lions Gz Company
Milford
Renny Rlub
Anial Parert-Veacher Bazard
Westport
Waitington
Brookhact
Seapcet
Colonel Coolidge
U.S
Matteotls
Anurder
BUNLN
Courcal
West Hartford
Heaxut
Munissding
Baars
Acud
Demowy
Mary
Prive
Jaele Rebbie
Taffeldes
Lang Rutter
Haltineee Hospital
White Light
Brookhart
Iowa
Hallotte
Relief Board
Maniac
kKiller
Rudolph Meyers
Barnum
Boss
The
Bridgeport Telegram
Wine & Beer
Prohibition
Crusaders
High School
Plaza
New Mexico
Magellan
Locomobile
British Confrere
Wheeler
League
Wares
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Senzior
Edge and
Chain Store
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