Lashar backs bus fights for five cent trolley fare
Public Utilities Commission hearing in Bridgeport witnesses Lashar, Attorney Hubbard, and others press to compel Connecticut company to restore a five cent trolley fare. The case involves permit requests for bus routes and a bid to overturn a tram monopoly, with strong tension between city service interests and the trolley operator.
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Lashar
City State
Star Witness
Bandit
Conneticut Company
Bridgeport
City Service Corporation
John T . Hubbard
Walter B Lashar
Public Utilities Commission
Common Council
Passnger Transportation
Bidgeport
Hudgeport
New Englands Industrial Security
Kew Haven Road
Stamford
Drese
City Treasury
Smith
City of Bridgeport
New York
Bridgeport Industries
Universalist Church
Fish and Game Association
Hear Dog Authority
Ilegally
Connectiit Company
Trustees of Connecticut Company
Duped into Robbery Defense Fends Off Policeman Story
Hartford report on March 30 describes a dramatic courtroom scene in which Walter E Shean testifies he was duped into nefarious acts connected to the Chapman murder case. Police witness Loftwater admits uncertainty as Chapman faces intense cross examination amid crowded public gallery and police restraint outside the courthouse.
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Telecrony
Hartford
Thomas J. Feeney
Gererald Chapman
James J. Skelly
Shean
Walter E Shean
Chapman
New Britain
Nehaes
Skiedeick J. Troehi
Alfred Loftwater
Shock Skelly
Henry Milershop
New Hritalay
Davidson and
Yevsnahl
Gil
Janes
Ange
Indge Groehi
Skelly
Groehi
Starstar
Newell
Alen
Edward Hickey
oMcias
Suffra
Gettes Lawsvers
Auesined
Demand for funds to collect reduced tax errors
Tax Collector Edward A Drew seeks Board approval to appropriate funds to cover salaries and sheriff expenses for collecting reduced assessments caused by certificates of error. He plans to petition for several thousand dollars and, if needed, will pursue taxpayers and corporations who benefited from the reductions. The move follows a Supreme Court of Errors decision and anticipates potential state legislative action.
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Edward A Drew
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Drew
Atloines
John Corneil
Erro
Arttorne
Cornell
Tax Board
Superior Court
Supreme Court of Errors
Bridgeport Brass Company
Edward 4 Drew
Supreme Court
Chiropractor Arrested for Fake Doctor Name and License Charge
State Police arrested Robert P Hamme, a licensed chiropractor at 532 Broad Street, on charges of practicing medicine without a license and using the title Doctor of Medicine. The investigation, prompted by State Health Commissioner Stanley H Oshoin, involved examining his credentials and alleged drug prescribing to patients.
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Robert P Hamme
Broad Street
Frank Virell
Hantord W Bigelow
Bridgeport
Stanley H Oshoin
Hartford
Hammie
Dixwell Avenue
Lew Haven
Slnck
Connecticut Medical World
Ficlecht
Haranilewig
Republicans Win Danbury Election Council Remains Same
Danbury voters favored Republicans in most contests, keeping the Common Council at nine Republicans and three Democrats. Mayor Homer Fillow won re election two to one over Democratic challenger Dr T A Hart, while John W Dunleary was the only Democrat elected to the council in the Fourth Ward where Democrats have long held sway. Final totals show a low turnout of about 3600 ballots, with the Fourth Ward producing the sole Democratic gain.
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A. Homer Fillow
Danbury
Stevens
Fillow
Dr T A Hart
John R Hennessey
Hart
Hennessey
Tohn W . Dunleary
John Gorman
Lordship trolley to be supplanted by motor busses
A local transit decision reveals that the Lordship trolley will be replaced by motor buses. Officials discuss funding, routes via Avon Park, and projected costs while noting a broader push to modernize roads and public transport amid mixed public reaction. The plan includes a power supply phase and timetable considerations for the transition.
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Lordship
Abduction claim surrounds teen Maria Craw case in Bridgeport
Mary Wray says her daughter Maria Craw vanished with suitor Nicholas Choklas after fearing him and cites threats to kill. Father seeks warrants as witnesses place Choklas near school. mother vows annulment if couple wed.
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Maria Craw
Liberty Street
Nicholas Chockan
Clyary
Mra Mary Wray
Ghoktas
KMI
Booth Bayliss Business College
Coen
Cholas
Chokis
Cartoonist Ding Suffers Relapse Likely to Die
The widely known cartoonist Ding has fallen seriously ill after a two week relapse. Doctors report influenza complications, and readers who missed Tuesday’s pages are urged to catch up with the ongoing hospital coverage and tributes from colleagues.
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Ding
Bell to lead fight in House on Sunday bill
Hartford dispatch reports Representative Wortiner Bell of Salisbury will head the opposition in the Judiciary Committee debate as the Sunday sports bill to legalize Sabbath day events goes to the House. Support is expected from several counter legislators though backers remain confident. The measure, vetoed previously, faces a heated legislative battle this session.
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Sunday Hil
Tage 7
Lavery
Relow
Milbridge
Bill
Telegram
Hartford
Wortiner Bell Salisbury
Judiciarys
Pro Peneris
Asimla Vt
Gaverniac
Marcus Haleemb
House
Panic as racing horse crashes into parked car on State Street
A runaway horse pulling a wagon caused chaos on State Street from Main Street as it struck a parked car owned by William Martin Jr. The vehicle was smashed and the horse was injured, with spectators fleeing and the animal later carried away by its owner amid concern for the pet’s condition.
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William Martin Jr
Ardne
Had No Honeymoon Says Minister Sued for Divorce
Darien Marchaf Special reports a sensational divorce action by Mona Sherrod Dumbell against Rev Howard M Dumbell pastor of St Luke's Episcopal Church in Noroton. Cruelty grounds allege acts from January 1 1920 to date. Mrs Dumbell seeks custody of their 17 year old son Adrian and alimony.
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Mianoa Sherrod Dumbell
Howard M Dumbell
St Luke's Episcopal Church
Xoroton
Coyington
Jenn
Dumbell
Adrian
Cnuelty
Clergy
New England's Industrial Future Called Secure
A long-winded speech at the Statfield hotel argues New England remains pivotal to national manufacturing. It asserts the region controls 7 percent of U S population and 11-12 percent of factory output, urging ongoing growth and export of New England goods to sustain prosperity. notes continued debate and references to future pages.
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New England
New Buven
Statfield
Inoad
Ovr
Stamford Woman Dies From Burns While Rescuing Comb
Stamford March 30 Big Mary Sabin 94 Stillwater avenue died in Stamford Hospital at 4 30 pm from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire in her home. Police believe a comb attached to a probe fell into the fire as she combed her hair while a lamp ignited her clothing. Neighbors rushed to help, one calling the fire department. Mrs Sabin was found on the floor with clothing ablaze and died after being rushed to the hospital.
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Specelal
Mary Sabin
Stillwater Avenue
Stamford
Poice
Bebia
Hocnediera
Grabias Erandem Dominiki
Mosesaeven
Mra
Sabia
Coast Guard Seizes Rum Running Airplane at Sea
The Coast Guard reports the seizure of a liquor carrying airplane near Rum Row. Prisoners detained toward the coast guard station, with the seaplane to be processed at the barge office tomorrow morning. First time a rum running airframe is documented in these waters.
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Coast Guard
NFW
Mt Jaye
Vive Island
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