Kidnapper Dies in Gunfight with Police
Detectives report gunman Thompson died at hospital after a confrontation with officers while another suspect, Berman, surrendered. Police found half of Seharlin’s Elk membership card in Thompson’s pocket linking him to the kidnapping. A note and ransom demand tied Scharlin’s disappearance to the same case. Five checks for 3000 dollars each, signed by James H. Taylor, were found, suggesting a second kidnapping. Investigations continue into Scharlin and Taylor disappearances.
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Jow
Thompson
Berman
Seharlin
Scharling
Scharlin
Thompsons
James HH Taylor
Prooklyn
Sehartin
Polla
Taylor
Bermen
Democrats Attack Milford Board in Town Meeting Debate
Elected officials spar over tax books and board elections as Democrats accuse the Milford Board of Relief and town officials of missing, misnumbered, or unfiled records. Debate centers on assessor elections, partisan balance, and whether annual or biannual terms are legal, with several references to past actions and state commissions.
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Board of Relief
Debruas
Robert Stoddard
Hoang
Evans
Slarry Merwin
First Selectman
Hoyt
Gallagher
Republicians
New Britain Officer Shot During Alley Battle
AP report from New Britain May 5 describes officer David Doty Pittelman shot by an unidentified man after a confrontation in a dark alley. Doty was taken to New Britain General Hospital with a fresh left shoulder wound. his condition is listed as not critical.
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NFW
Britain
David Doty
Pittelman
Doty
New Britain General Hospital
Early rupture care urged by Bridgeport surgical ad
An advertisement from the Bridgeport Branch of the New Haven Surgical Co promotes early rupture treatment. It warns neglect can worsen a minor rupture, offers free examinations at 168 Fairfield Ave near Main St, and stresses honest advice over hard selling with testimonials on file.
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Bridgeport
Mew Haven Surgical Co
Fairnfield Ave
Main St
Relief fund here passes original quota of 314000
Bridgeport donors boosted flood relief drive to meet the original 314000 quota with total receipts reaching 14705 66. Ten public service corporations joined in contributions, including Bridgeport Electric and Gas companies. Junior Red Cross adds drive. Roosevelt school children to raise 10 to 20 cents each. Sarah Jane Wilder Led to speak at Willard Llech meeting.
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Bridgeport
Mving
Bridgeport Gas Company
Red Cross
Hall
Mags
Sarah Jane Wilder
Tudge
Wlhier
Roosevelt School
Wis
Armed Soldiers Guard Levees Amid Mississippi Floodline
Amid rising floodwaters in Louisiana and nearby areas, armed soldiers and state relief crews reinforced levees while residents hunkered in upper floors or on makeshift rafts. Officials report vast inundation risks, ongoing rescue efforts, and emergency aid as Red Cross funds top seven million dollars.
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Contordla
Od Tiver
Quachita
Briton Rouge
John M Tarker
Fox
Arkinsis
Massissigragt
Lael
Washington
Red Cross Reley Fund
Mississippi River Commission
War Department
New Orleans
Crescent City
Charges Dismissed Against English in Liquor Case
Levine 26 Cleveland avenue and White testified they delivered liquor to a store where Patrolman English was alleged to arrest them. Zupko instructed payment to avoid arrest, and testimony covered loans from Morris Kane and others. Defense attacked credibility of Galpern and noted bribes offered. Patrolman English’s wife and another witness supported his conduct.
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Levine
Cleveland Avenue
Dingligh
Zupko
White
South Avenue
Park Venue
Fuevine
Zupky
English
Zupkee
Zupke
Tayvie
Morris Kane Tafivetti
Lavine
Daniel Prennin
Strolman English
Devine
Kane
Roee
Morris Kane
North Avenue
Grocey
Litayette Street
Joseph Deartlown
Golden Ifill Street
James McCarthy
Park Avenue
Warren Street
Central Venue
Abrahim Tiscell
Patrolman
Agnes Lafontiina
Mise Muytonnen
Zupko Denies Engush Held In His Store During Trial
William Zupko testified he did not recognize Patrolman Engush as ever being in his business place except once since March 1. He said no liquor was delivered by White and Levine to his store. English’s testimony was substantially the same, with a broad denial to all charges.
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William Zupko
White
Levine
English
Beer and Truck Seized by Police
Police seized three barrels of beer and a motor truck tied to Peter Navekin of 197 Willow Street outside James Figans restaurant Fairview Avenue. Sergeant Michael Arnolsky questioned Navekin who agreed to go to headquarters. Navekin slipped away as officers summoned assistance. authorities plan to arrest him for transporting beer.
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Peter Mavekin
Willow Street
Michael Arnolsky
Bureau of Investigation
James Figans
Navekin
Firm misses funds and messenger in New York case
A 37 year old employee, Bernam, of Taylor Bates and Company, left a bank with certificates worth 100000 dollars. He reportedly sought nineteen stock certificates from large firms, including National Matau, Texan Gulf, Vacuum Ol, and Woolworth. An alert was issued for his arrest as police search for Bernam, a Bronx resident with a wife and two children.
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New York
Tuleg Rernam
Ald
Taylor Bates
Broadway
Bernam
Pernam
National Bank of Commerce
Nassau Street
Bernaim
Matda
Texan Gulf
Vacuum
F W
Woolworth Corporation
Kress Company
Central Can Company
Hernans
Bronx
Choral Society Entertains 1000 at Mosque Concert
The Howland Choral Society under Karl Hawk with Carl Larson's orchestra staged a balanced program at the Mosque before about 1000. Tenor Ernest O Whitefield performed solo pieces including Princess Bonnie. Morence Haskin and Ibessia Warlin assisted as accompanists for solo and chorus, with Parker of Howland Dry Goods presenting a silver and ebony baton to Director Hawk on behalf of members.
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Ernest O Whitefield
Howland Choral Society
Karl Hawk
Carl Larson
Mosque Last Niene
Whitefield
Art League Opera
Choral Society
Miss Morence
Haskin
Ibessia Warlin
S$ Z Parker
Howland Dry Goods Company
Hawk
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