Musician forger gets eight years for $125 swindle
Victor B Hedman a musician who passed a forg ed $125 check in the name of Edward W Bok to Rupert Hughes playwright and author was sentenced to a maximum of eight years and six months in Sing Sing. Judge Mancuso called Hedman an aristocrat of crime and noted his numerous forgeries and bogus checks. Victims included women and Scandinavians whom he defrauded while promising to arrange a memorial dinner for August Strindberg.
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New York
Victor B. Hedman
Edward W. Bok
Rupert Hughes
Sing Sing
General Sessions
Mancuso
Tudge Mancusco
Hedman
August Strindberg
Maywricht
No More Shiny Noses Beauty Powder Ad
A French process powder named Malloglo promises to resist perspiration and keep pores invisible. Advertised as fine and pure, it yields a soft velvety complexion and a natural skin look that lasts until washed off.
Teething Health Alert Promotes Dental X Rays
Check up on your teeth with five questions about impaction bleeding loose teeth and sensitivities. Most people should consider dental X rays as a preventive check, since infections can lurk in tooth sockets and roots affecting heart and other systems. The ad promises modern, expert dental service with optional X ray examination and no obligation to change dentists.
Foster Named Philadelphia Federal Prohibition Chief
John A. Foster of Beaton is appointed divisional chief and general prohibition agent for the Eastern Pennsylvania district with headquarters in Philadelphia. He succeeds Reuben Lame, who is transferred to field forces in New Jersey, effective tomorrow.
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Washington
John A. Foster
Beaton
Eastern Pennsylvania
Haynes
Foster
Philadelphia
Reuben Lame
New Jersey
State Officials to Speak at G C Meet in Hartford
Connecticut officials William H. Blodgett and Charles C. Elwell will address the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce public utilities section at the 26th annual convention at the Hotel Bond. Blodgett speaks on taxation from the public utility angle, Elwell on the development of transport.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
William H. Blodgett
Blodgett
Winsted
Holcomb
National Tax Association
House of Representatives
Senate
Fehvell
Charles C. Elwell
Connecticut Public Utilities Commission
Hugs Transportation
Elwell
Public Utilities Commission
Commission
Lake
Ellwell
J. K. Punderford
Connecticut Company
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
A. C. M. Azoy, Jr
Life
Trumbull
S. A. Linekin
Babson Institute
Champa S. Andrews
New Haven
Baggage Man Accused of Sideline Rum Business
Tor rington April 30 Joseph Walberg assistant baggage master at New Milford station of the New Haven railroad sold liquor to passengers and visitors as a side line. County Detective Tontinlo alleged the practice when Walberg was arraigned before Justice Clark of New Milford. He was fined 100 with costs and sentenced to 15 days in jail, the jail sentence suspended. The case of a 13 year old boy charged with selling liquor was scheduled for juvenile court at New Milford on Monday.
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Torrington
Joseph Walberg
New Milford
New Haven Railroad
Anthony Tontinlo
Walberg
Justice Clark
Mon
Hartford Lieutenant on Retired List
Hartford April 36 Clarence J. Guinan first lieutenant in the First Squadron Cavalry resigns and honorable discharge granted. He will be placed on the retired list with rank of captain dating from May 1.
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Hartford
Clarence J. Gllinan
Cavalry
XN. G
Adjutant-General
Guinan
Ballon pilots sail today in national race in Missouri
St Joseph Missouri April 30 balloons piloted by veterans will race May 12 in the National Elimination Balloon Race first start is at 430 p m with other balloons following at intervals Army aircraft from Scott Field Belleville DL under Major General Masur M Patrick chief of the air service will participate Airplane races and parachute can demonstrations planned for first time and a public hackling on a dirigible in flight is set General Patrick expected to arrive tomorrow with Godfrey L Cabot president of the National Aeronautic Association a meeting of the association board of governors is scheduled in St Joseph Rosecrans Municipal Flying Field prepared under Carl L Wolfley manager of the race and aeronautic association Officers of the army air service who were detailed to inspect the field reported favorably.
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St. Joseph
Army
Scott Field
Bellevida
Masur M. Patrick
Air Service
Patrick
Godfrey L. Cabot
Washington
National Aeronautic Association
Association
Rosecrans Municipal
Carl L. Wolfley
The
Aeronautic Association
Army Air Serviee
Feld
Ex-Wife of Broker Marries Banker After Divorce This Year
In Chicago on April 3, Elea nor Coun tiss wife of wealthy broker Frederick Countiss wed Lawrence Whiting president of Boulevard Bridge Bank. Coun tiss, daughter of John K. Robinson motel maker, was a society beauty philanthropist and sports promoter. Divorce proceedings followed a 1910 New York society marriage, separated in 1923, and finalized two years later with custody of two children. Her daughter Henrietta attended the ceremony.
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Chicago
Eleanor Robinson
Couintiss
Frederick Countiss
Lawrence Whiting
Boulevard Bridge Bank
Countiss
John K. Robinson
New York
Ram ship taken by Coast Guard headlines New London seizure
A motor boat numbered 23 5699 carrying liquor and a weapons stash was captured by Coast Guard destroyer Downes off No Mans Land. Three men were arrested though details are sparse due to weather delaying full reports. A radio dispatch confirmed the seizure from Downes.
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New London
No Mans Land
Coast Guard
Downes
Here
New Bedford
Stunning Summer Dresses in Silks at $13.50
A large display offers silk and crepe de chine dresses in georgette and chiffon styles for semi formal to street wear. Variety includes coats, bordered silk frocks, and slenderizing to youth sizes. Ready today on the second floor center.
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Seastions
Textile color and weave description remark
An item lists fabrics described as white linen lavender color weave tan and blue plaid check blue linen brown and green plaid check rose and tangerine color weave.
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America
Phila
G. OF C
China
Shanghai
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N. B
N. Y
American Retailers’ Association
Oh Henry
John Smiths
Henry
Beauty
Ana
Georgette
Trent
A. Li Ae
Howland Dry Goods
Telah
American Retailers Association
Neweepan
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