Hapman Trial Begins in Ursa With Panel Drawn
Hartford March 25 state set to prosecute Gerald Chapman for first degree murder in the shooting of officer James J. Foley in New Britain. A special panel of 30 jurors was summoned to complete the 249 veniremen processed, with many excused or chosen, as the trial moved toward selection and testimony.
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State of Connecticut
Tomorow
Gerald Chapman
James J ‘Rely
New Batam
Saught in Milford two charged with tax conspiracy
In Milford two men were arrested on tax conspiracy charges after authorities traced large sums of money tied to a scheme. The case involves connections to rail and industrial interests with federal agents pursuing further leads from Washington to New Haven.
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Milford
Stak Haweln
John Mcarren
Washingta
James
Cl ‘Ford
Milford Aight
Joston
New Haven
Railreau
Washigton
Washington
Cofford
Agsunina
Confin Tien
Breakers Ahead for Conference Declares Borah
Washington March 21 President Coolidge moved toward an international naval arms conference. Senator Borah urged Russia's invitation, warning European powers may balk if Russia is excluded. Borah pledged support and called for a broad plan with security treaty links.
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Coolidge
White House
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Idaho
Foreign Relations Committee
Bo Ah
Russia
Trance
W B Grumman Dies at Redding Ridge Librarian and Author
William G Grumman, longtime librarian of the Wath Cwain library and author of The Revolutionary War, died yesterday at his home in Redding Ridge after a five week illness. He was born in Holding and lived there all his life. Survived by his wife and three sons. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Euthor
Libratian
Reddig
Redding Ridge
Wath Cwain
Ted Lima
Midgar Woner
Gumman
Quested Physicians Win Concession In Appeal Bill
Connecticut news notes a state bill by the Legislative Judiciary committee to allow disbarred eclectics and medical practitioners who did not pursue appeals to seek restoration of licenses. Attorney General Healy outlines diploma mill scandal phases while urging legislators to avoid broad license validation. The measure would put the medical field back to pre‑investigation status, with pending appeals granted immunity until court decisions.
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Telegram Star
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Legislative Judiciary Committee
Ec Eeth
House
Benjamin W Alling
Wrank E Healy
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Kilpatrick
Bridgepot
Wee
Gaines
Fink DC Gayles
Bridgeport
Kansas City
Fireman Injured As Truck Leaves House For Blaze
Hoseman Frank Bandre of engine Company 32 was thrown from the truck and injured as the apparatus left its house to answer a blaze alarm at Bernard Anderson’s home on Sea Bright avenue yesterday afternoon. Bandre, trying to grasp his helmet, was hurled six feet landing on his left shoulder. He sustained multiple injuries and pictures will determine extent. The fire was an empty building. property damage about 100 dollars. A grass fire near the same area last night endangered several homes but caused no further damage.
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Ine Gine Company
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Gidal
Policeman's Widow Seeks Mercy and Punishment
Mrs Skelly widow of the dead New Britain policeman meets reporters to express faith that God will punish Gerald Chapman the alleged killer. She declares she would have him murdered if given the chance, then says she trusts divine justice will prevail without bloodshed. The scene reflects personal grief amid a high profile murder case.
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Sketly
Mike
Tia
Seeley Says Soldiers' Home Probe Will Benefit State
Colonel Henry J Seeley, superintendent of the Fitch Soldiers' Home at Noroton, says the investigation by a special committee will benefit the state and the inmates. He notes long-standing concerns, his wish for oversight, and Gov. Trumbull's promise to release the report when ready.
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Noroton
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Rope
Col Seeley
Trumbull
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Sta E Malta
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Fitch Soldiers Home
Jazz Girl Trial Fails Defiant Demeanor In Court
In San Francisco the Jazz Girl trial reveals a decline in defiance as the defendant faces charges of killing her spouse. The courtroom crowd, jurors, and attorneys witness a tense atmosphere with testimony about consciousness and medical opinions. The judge contemplates delays as the jury selection continues and the defense seeks to shape the verdict.
State Seashore Park Hearing In Hartford Today
Hartford hosts a legislative committee hearing on state parks for Fairfield County with debates over Sherwoods Island and Stratford Point along with county unity concerns. Westport backs Sherwood Island while other parties resist. officials plan to push for a shore state park designation in the county.
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Collector to Proceed To Get Taxes Involved
Tax Collector Edward A Drew will proceed immediately on advice of his counsel John A Cornell to collect taxes on abatements made by certificates of error for non clerical mistakes. He calls the Supreme Court ruling against Bridgeport Banks as making tax collection mandatory where abatements occurred without clerical error and will mail bills to all affected. He expects hundreds of thousands of dollars to be collected and will confer with Cornell today on the case angle. The decision implies the Brats company will owe nearly $5 500 plus nine percent interest first year and seven percent thereafter from the due date. Dietz, president of the concern, was told by The Continued on Page Two.
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Supreme Court
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Edward A Drew
John A Cornell
Bridgeport
Cornell
Brats Company
Carl F. Dietz
Bridgeport Wins Case Over Bridgeport Brass Company Ruling
Supreme Court of Errors declares certificates of error illegal except clerical issues. Bridgeport wins suit with Drew Page Man, affecting taxpayers as reduced amounts deemed illegal. State Tax Commissioner Binet Bary decision noted. other local items include church alarm disturbance and vacant references to city politics and community events.
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Hickey withdraws from contest in Stamford court
Hartford March 3 Danis reports that F B Hickey withdrew from the Stamford city court contest in favor of Judge Samuel Young. The move, observed by supporters of Young, is tied to a broader plan by the State organization to back Young with a promise to name Hauke as Prosecutor if needed. Other figures urged renewal of Judge Luuns reappointment and debated salaries and school and jail issues as the committee hearing continued.
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Pointent
Attuthas
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Somerset Maugham books favorite of Gerald Chapman
Hartford report lists Gerald Chapman’s reading favorites including Somerset Maugham’s Works and the novel The War of All Flesh by Sanmtucasulle. The piece notes Chapman's boyhood ties to Butler and references other writers and themes as part of his literary tastes.
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Gerald Chapman
Hartford
Capitan
Hapan
Ernest Pont Tex
Minster
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Tong
Harmans
Pheodme Doerser
Sister Curie
Ind & Daven
Tim Nations
When Calvin Coolidge Laughed All Night
A humorous account from a digest column recounts President Coolidge joking with Congress, highlighting his quick wit and the light side of political life. The piece emphasizes his laughter and approachable persona during tense sessions.
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Fire Alarms Disturb Church Moves Approved by Board
The Cambussiders board, per Commissioner Jo Stone, approves removing a horn fire alarm from Panfield Avenue and relocating it to Transmeld Avenue and Haisigon Street after a church complaint about disruption during sermons. Two membership applications were noted from Henry Wolfe and William Jennings.
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Panfield Avenue
Joend Slic i
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Haisigon Street
Erreptel
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der Laird
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Samed Street
William
Jennings
City Wins Suit Despite Unwilling Administration
Bridgeport may collect taxes on abatements under error certificates totaling about a million dollars as upheld by the Supreme Court of Errors in a major Connecticut municipal case. The ruling favors Tax Collector Edward A. Drew and Bridgeport in the suit brought by Bridgeport Brass Company, clarifying powers of assessors and relief boards and the bounds of city official authority.
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Ripper decision advances Blodgett on tax ruling
Blodgett states the court has removed the main obstacle and paved the way for an early hearing on the upper DUI governing the assessment and collection of Bridgeport taxes. He notes the delay was court related and cites ongoing questions before the hearing can proceed.
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