Ann Wood in Grave Condition At New York Hospital
Miss Ann Wood, 20, secretary to Westport official Mark R Lesdar, remained gravely ill at Fast Graduate Hospital New York after choking on a shard of glass from a matzo meal February 15. Despite initial removal to Norwalk Hospital, the shard caused infection that worsened. Rotary donors prepared a fund to aid the Wood family as physicians foresee an uncertain outcome.
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Ann Wood
Fast Graduate Hospital
New York
Miss Wood
Mark R Lesdar
West- Port
Glaas
Westpati
Norwalk Hospital
Ietl
Wood
Erabers
Rotary Club
William T. Wood
Mampital
Rothrigns
Church sexton seriously injured after fall and fire scare
Jones, a church sexton, was found injured after stumbling over a cat and fell at Vine Street. He alerted a passerby and the ambulance, then reported to police. Doctors say he left home about 7 to work at the church. Firefighters later said arson was unlikely, but a nearby incident had caused smoke in the church cellar and threatened a major blaze with the church valued at 875000 and contents at 25000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Charles Sprague
Mr. Jones
Church Jones
Pene Wale
Tuw
Stamford Home Burns Twice In One Night
Stamford March 24 Arthur A Dixon of Orange reports his house caught fire twice in one night. Firemen fought a cellar blaze, the first fire extinguished, then a second flame erupted at the same residence. Damages were reported as the second blaze burned further.
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Stamford
Assoc.Press
Arthur A. Dixon of
Orange
William H. Brown Hurt When Car Turns Over
William H. Brown county sealer of weights and measures was badly hurt yesterday afternoon when a car struck his vehicle at the corner of Ten Avenue and Coleman Street. The car overturned and Brown suffered injuries to a leg. He was taken to the city hospital by ambulance at 1 months p.m. Dr Agostina Sumnur treated him and he recovered without further incident.
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William H. Brown
Ten Avenue
Coleman Street
Brown
Ambul
Agostina Sumnur
Telegrapule's Crime Study By British Research Board
A historical teletype note describes telegraphers cramp, a disability varying with the task and duration. The British Industrial Research Board reports some workers lose the ability to send or write, yet can perform other tasks. others retain function with only specific letter groups affected. Symptoms include headaches from sight strain and reliance on quinine remedies observed in early cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Industral Research Board
Union of
Post Office Clerks
Germans to Start for U S Today Weather Is Good
Germans to begin transatlantic attempt with Captain Koehl and pilot Biron von Huenefeld in Ireland. They plan to fly direct to New York if weather or ice threaten Newfoundland, hoping daylight arrival to optimize visibility. They praise their pilots and expect to thank the Free State government for Baldonnell field access while kept under watch in the air station.
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Koenhl
Bremen
Lindbergh
New York
Newfoundland
Biron von Huenefeld
Germany
Koehl
Spindler
America
American
von Huenefeld
Ireland
Free State
Baldonnell Field
Hermann Koehl
Baron von Huenfeld
Arthur Spinker
North Atlantic
Berlin
Dublin
Murder charges against police chief upheld in Miami
Six Miami police officers including Chief H Leslie Quigg faced murder indictments tied to the death of a bellboy. Circuit Judge Ayres upheld the grand jury as valid. arraignments and not guilty pleas followed. Writs of habeas corpus were filed for several defendants with hearings set tomorrow. The case centers on alleged cover up and the brutal death.
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Miami. Fla
Associated Press
Miami
Ah”Ander
Freedom Today
Cirreuit Court
Aose
H. Leslie Quigg
M. A. Tibbits
Tom Weatworth
John Caudell
Quigg
Auto Guest Law Defined as Supreme Court Question
Now Haven March 38 By Asse and Proot An interpretation of the Mobile auto guest statute redrafted after the last General Assembly will be argued before the Supreme Court of Rioys. The case, Mrs Mae Silver of Highwood versus Benjamin Silver and an insurance company, ends with a verdict for the defense and Mrs Silver seeking 9000 for facial scars from a roadside accident.
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Haven
General Assembly
Supreme Court of
Verdict Directed in Woodmont Accident Case
The windshield of her husband’s car failed in an accident near Woodmont on September 11, 1927. Judge Simpson directed a verdict contending the panel could not deem the defendant’s actions the proximate cause under the new statute. A motion to set aside the verdict was filed and argued next week. Silver testified he wished his wife to obtain a verdict against him and the insurance company. Five jurors were excused for opposition to a wife suing her husband. three salesmen were recruited from the street to serve on the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmont
Simpson
Silver
Hospital State Aid System Under Fire
Hartford March 28 The Connecticut Hospital association plans a 1929 reform of state aid for hospitals by deriving a formula to allocate funds by each hospital s equitable share The 1927 aid totalled 734 500 A committee led by Joseph J Weber and including Frank W Bogardus and F E Sands will report at a May meeting at New Britain hospital They conferred with Edward F Hall commissioner of control and finance.
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Hartford
Associated Press
Connecticut Hospital Association
New Britain
Joseph J. Weber
Grace Hospital
New Haven
F E Sands
Meriden Hospital
Man, 23 Inches, Thinks 2 Years Too Long to Be Wed
Chicago report states Matius Matina 23 inches tall, 27 years old, seeks to annul his two year marriage to fellow 23 inch spouse Margaretta Matina. The case cites legal action and seeks dissolution of the union.
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Chicago
Associated Prose
Matius Matina
Magaretta Matina
Young Husband Tries to End Life in Late Night Incident
Hugo Astinby, 29, of 918 Maplewood Avenue attempted self harm by drinking todine shortly before midnight. City ambulance rushed him to St Vincent's Hospital where his stomach was washed and he improved by morning. Patrolman Laskie and Sergeant Burns notified. wife Helen not reached.
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Hugo Astinby
Maplewood Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Stefan Laskie Jr
James Burns
Burns
Harvey Hubbell Company
Helen
Barracks relocation debated for northern area
Commissioner Hurley discussed possible transfer of barracks to the northwestern zone covering about 1500 square miles. Milne favors keeping the Westport barracks, while Comptroller Galmen supports the move that best serves state police interests, with timing and location not yet set.
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Hurley
Milne
John D. Milne
Burwark
Westport
Ridgefield
Frederick MM, Galmen
State Police Commission
Hebrew Republicans Install New Officers in Bridgeport
Former Representative Adolph Lederer heads the new Hebrew Republican club of Bridgeport as officers were installed with Theodore B Stelber acting as installing officer. About 100 attended the meeting where speeches by George N W Finklestone Stelber Marcus Hirsh Leasler Feuer Clark and Primrose were heard. Entertainment by William Toomey and Mary Hill Hinchliffe capped the evening. committees to be appointed at the next meeting, Lederer announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hebrew Republican Club of
Bridgeporc
Adolph Lederer
Theodore B Stelber
George NW. Finklestone
Stelrer
Marcus
Robert Hirsh
David Leasler
David Feuer
Samuel Clark
William E. Primrose
Ninth District
William Toomey
Mary Hill Hinchclife
Lederer
Betty Travia a four year old dodges car collision
Betty Travia four years old daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Dupont Travis of 65 Main Street ran into a moving automobile on Main Street. She fell but the wheels did not pass over her. Dr William Kane found no injuries but she was taken to Norwalk hospital for observation. Officer Quigley investigated. no arrest was made.
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Westport
Betty Travia
Elizabeth Dupont Travis
Main Street
John Marks
West Parish
Greens Farms
William Kane
Norwalk Hospital
Charles J. Quigley
Bisas
Ambulance Calls Report Nine Local Dispatches
The city ambulance answered nine calls yesterday including Hugo Asterby near Maplewood who attempted self harm and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Other patients were treated at Emergency or St. Vincent’s hospitals after accidents and a fire call at multiple downtown locations.
Brother of Boy To Ask Inquest
Julius Sutay, a diseased tooth patient, died after a lung hemorrhage during an extraction at a city dental clinic. Medical examiner Dr. DeLuca attributed death to a ruptured artery with a lung cavity and tuberculosis, with authorities delaying public news pending autopsy. The clinic staff and supervisors described rapid actions and the belief no blame lay with dentist Dr. Chorney, while Sutay’s elder brother sought a coroner’s investigation.
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H BR. DeLuca
Nathan Chorney
Eatherine B. Hehir
William H. Curley
Miss Hehir
Julius Sutay
Hallett &I
Chorney
Gildea
Sammartino
Inc
Driscoll
St. Augustine’s
DeLuca
Katherine
Hehir
Alfred Driscoll
St. Augustine's Church
Secang
Fred Daniels
Milas Hehir
Josephine Lawton
Tuesaday
Stephen Sutay
Hallett Street
Sts Cyril and , Methodius Church
St.John’s Cemetery
Be. Cyril's School
Officagla
Katherine B. Hehtz
Board of Governors
Sutay Sald
John Sutay
Barnum Avenue
John
Lutz3
Abandoned Car Found After Stolen Vehicle Reports
A car reported stolen at 1:95 p.m. Tuesday from 180 Hough Avenue was found abandoned yesterday near Cleveland Avenue shortly after noon. The owner was notified.
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Sido Chiiartevella
Hough Avenue
Cleveland Avenue
Captain Randall Sails for Germany After Talk Here
Captain A. B. Randall, former Bridgeporter and Charter member of the Park City Yacht club, was the principal speaker on a Propeller club program at station WICC Tuesday night. In a Telegram interview, he praised New London as the western terminus of a proposed four day mail line to Europe, citing port advantages over New York. Randall sailed yesterday for Bremen, Germany.
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A. B. Randall
WICC
Propeller Club
Randall
New London
Europe
New York
Bremen
Gerrmany
Redmen Boxing Ban Deepens Amateur Ring Turmoil
Boxes from Worcester to Providence face suspensions as President Kennedy orders all Redmen cards barred this winter amid a wide ranging inquest into the fatal bout of Horace Aliff. National officials convene as Connecticut scrutiny intensifies over amateur boxing rules and possible sanctions.
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Redmen
Kennedy
Joe Wirtz
Worcester
Springfield
John J. Phelan
Horace Aliff
Meriden
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Tommy Carroll
Wells Strret
Redmen's Hall
Joseph Kohlman
the Elks
Retimen
AAWU
Hil
New York City
National
State
Hurlburt
Bill Kennedy
Tomain
Connecticut
National A. A. U. Board of Managers
A A. U
Hurlburg
Daniel J. Ferris
Howevie
Woman's Report Of Theft At Williston Street Home
Detective bureau investigated a burglary reported yesterday after Pauline Janesky found $20 missing from her kitchen table at 118 Williston Street. Entry was gained through a kitchen window while she slept Sunday night and Monday morning.
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Pauline Janesky
Williston Street
Bet
Australian Racist Immigration Debate Sparks Outcry
Melbourne reports from March 28 note that in 1927 Australia welcomed 113,882 immigrants, with 93,883 from Britain while entrants from thirty other countries included Italians and others. The piece quotes a speaker advocating a British White Australia policy amid Mussolini era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Associated Press
Australia
Conn. Foot Guard Mostly Klansmen Say Rhode Island Officer
Rhode Island National Guard sergeant testified before the joint committee that Connecticut Foot Guard units were mostly Klansmen and armed with U S rifles. He recalled remarks by Klansman Vernon Remington and John W. Perry claiming U S arms and recruitment into the First Light Infantry to strengthen the Ku Klux Klan. Adjutant General Colvin denied Klan membership and said he sought resignations to gain recruits.
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Providence
Governor's Foot Guard
Connectcut
Ku Klux Klan
Austin C. Harney
Rhode Island National Guard
Rouse Militia
Coms Pantea
First Light Infantry
Rhode Island
Barney
Vererice T Remington
Imington
Connecticut
Arthur C Colr
United Train of Artilery
Coll
Klan
Haldeman Stinson Plane Maintains Flight Despite Load
The monoplane with Haldeman and Stinson remains aloft with engines functioning well and fuel at 580 gallons. Crew carried 530 gallons plus 100 in five gallon cans and planned to drop messages, though none were released today. Observers noted favorable weather predictions and the craft’s stamina as fuel burns off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinson
Haldemar
Haldeman
McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain Claims
An advertisement from 1927 touts McCoy's Tablets as a fast weight gain aid. It features a testimonial from Mrs. W. E. Looney of Tennessee claiming she gained 7 to 11 pounds after use, with claims of improved health and energy. The copy stresses an ironclad guarantee and a return option if users fail to gain at least five pounds after four boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
McCoy
New Jersey
Chained Te Chei By Rheumatic Pain-Lite Green Consule Frees Kim Fien
A dubious health ad promotes Allenrhu Number Green capsule as a cure for swollen joints and rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief within hours and warns only the genuine green capsule works, while substitutes may mislead readers. The piece targets adults seeking miracle cures.
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Lite
Kim Fien
Atlanw
Hine
Phey
America
Ady
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Bridge Port Hospital
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Palrfield Avenue
John Couglin
Bridgeport Hospital
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Hlane Street
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Gatayette
Daniel Gillocan
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BLKS
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Rev Riding Hood
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