WETSIINE NAMED CANDIDATE FOR BRIDGEPORT POSTMASTERSHIP
Frederik J. Velatine chief Clark of the Department of Motor Vehicles is an avowed candidate for Bridgeport postmaster with Republican support in the city and state. He plans to take the postmaster examination to pursue the job vacated by Charles F. Greene and to press his claims within the party. Wetstine has served as chief clerk of the DMV since August 1 1916 and remains a Bridgeport voter with strong local backing amid party maneuvering.
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Frederik J. Velatine
Clark
Department of Motor Vehicles
Bridgeport
Arthur Connor
Harry Mack Kenzle
Harry McKenzie
Howard Challenger
Fairfield County
Frederick J. Wetstine
B. H
Pop” Foster
Hall
Dr. Keane
Funerals Set for Four Gas Victims in City
Mrs Mary McDermott Juston of 377 nd Street prepares for the quadruple funeral of her children Juln aged 8 Edward aged 10 Rosalie aged 12 and Agnes aged 14 from illminating gas poisoning. The mother and her 17 year old son Tuchara were reported improving at St Vincent's hospital. The bodies were viewed at Mulips Sait Redsate undertakers and will be buried at St Michael's cemetery after services at St Patrick's church. Fire crew from No 10 Engine House extinguished a dump fire on Noble Avenue with no damage reported.
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Mary McDermot Iuston
Tuchara
St Vincent's Hospital Tenight
Juln
Edward
Rosalie
Agnes
Mulips, Sait & Redsate
Golden Hil Street
St Patrick's Church
Thorn
St Michael's
Incene
Holtz Murder Mystery May Be Hoax Planned By Hermit
A Danbury area recluse George W Holtz 7 is believed slain and dumped in mpawadug Lake but his nephew argues the murder tale may be a hoax. State police and divers searched the lake after a smouldering shack fire. no body was found. An auto passing Barnum Inn road near the shack Sunday morning is cited as possible but unconfirmed.
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Holtz
Ram Stare
Topstone Ation
Mpawadug Lake
George W. Holts
Eugene Lobol
Brewater
N.Y
Holly
Corall Voltz
Danbury
Obinion
Connecticut
Wooda
Vinish
David Goldstein
Patrick Connelly
Umpaiwang Lake
Harry Bartlett
Holtz Hermit Shack
D. 7
Hartford Tablet Unveiling Invites General Assembly
President Ogilby invites legislators to attend the unveiling at the State capitol on June 1 marking the spot where Trinity College first stood. The invitation was read in both Houses as they celebrate the college’s centennial anniversary.
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Hartford
May
General Assembly
State Capitol
Trinity College
Ogilby
House to House Booze Peddler Is Arrested
Fairfield police arrest Joseph Pantourie of Bridgeport for alleged liquor peddling. A gallon bottle of liquor was seized. He is to be arraigned in Town Court on a future date.
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Fairfield
Lijaxmere
Joseph Pantourie
Shlows Street
Bridgeport
HL RR
Ebwoony
Elwood
Russelty
Clearing House Formed by Derby Area Banks
Derby bankers from Derby Ansonia Shelton and Seymour formed a Clearing House association at a Clark hotel meeting. Robert J Chambers was chosen president with Hermanies Post as vice president as bylaws and a constitution were adopted. The grouping includes The Hingham National Derby Bank and Home Trust Company of Derby.
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Shelton, Seymour, Ansonia and
Derby
Derby, May
Syrent Tre Theole Ziti
Ansonia
Shelton and
Seymour
Clearing House Association
Panguet
Clark Hotel
Prinariy
Chiartes
F Brooke
Ansonia National Bank
American i Son
Cnavenda Copper
Republican Committee
Chauman
Brooker
Banqnet
Robert J. Chambers
Ansoma National Bank
Robert J) Chambers
Uheries Post
Sumungban National Bank of Derby
Associabank
Hingham Satonal
Derby Lonat and Home Trust Company
Prisoners sentenced as court opens in Westport area
The criminal court session opens with 22 prisoners receiving six year terms. A youth blames the town for his wrongdoing before Judge Haines. Fugeon Berger is sent to jail for at least two years after a gully incident. Bearded Park officials approve golf course work and a quadruple funeral is planned for four Liston children. Legislative actions include a country club bill, hangar funding, and court appointments while rail and public safety issues are discussed.
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Purse Pier Westwordl
Cieros Glarid
Haines
Fugeon Berger
Anotcher
Gall
Pica
Ois
Beardsley Park
Senate
Inegrpova
Greenwich
National Reierd
Legislature Appropriates Ltd
Howe
Wilders
New Westport
Nickerson
Booth and Simpson
Common Pleas Court
Peasky, Watrons
Chambers
House
Welfare building worker to carry fight finish
A long running dispute between welfare building workers and Superintendant McCoombs is to be aired before Mayor Atwater by James Reilly who was removed from the building commission. Reilly claims pay raises were promised and alleges payroll deductions affected five Health and Charities employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Te Coombs
Aire
Fred Atwater
James Reilly
Building Commission
Reilly
Seventh District
McCoombs
Inn
Williamy B. Clark
Charities Commission
Clark
Health and Charitites
Cormission
Commission
Vhatirally
McCoombbs
William J. Lavery
Board of Aldermen
Atwater
Flo Leeds Jewels Held by Customs in New York
Florence Leeds co respondent in the Stillman divorce case was detained three hours by customs on the Majestic from abroad over 40 000 worth of jewelry and 100 missing from her purse. She argued the jewelry was taken abroad and could be returned duty free with proof. A 500 payment for duty on Paria gowns was required, then permitted to depart with gowns and baggage except the jewelry after her financial representative arranged the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florence Leeds
Stillman
Majestic
Yong
May term opens as 23 defendants enter pleas
The May term of the Criminal Superior Court opened with Judge Frank G. Haines presiding. On the docket of more than fifty cases, twenty-two men and one woman were entered for plea. Several defendants and cases were not immediately heard and will be assigned later this month.
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Criminal Superior Court
Frank G. Haines
Triaia
George S. Singer
Nathan
Harold Goldy
Licely
Fr Ederiy J. Adams
Louis Nagy
Norwalk
Mack McMahon
Stamford
Tony Condella
Bridgeport
Mureer
George Ashburn
New Haven
Catherine Chadwick
Ashburn
Timothy «i. Howard
Walter Galaska
Alrs Seaview
Republican Club Nominates L. A. Kornblut for Alderman
After a three hour session the Fifth District Republican club nominated Louis A. Kornblut of 54 Grove Street for the aldermanic vacancy created when David W. Price resigned to join the city court as assistant elec in charge. Fred W. Harrison led the initial field with 17 votes, Kornblut receiving 27 while a third candidate failed to secure support. The caucus motion to call a general district caucus was defeated.
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David W. Price
Elecs
Fifth District
Republican Club
Louis A. Kornblut
Grove Street
Harrison
Fred W. Harrison
Pier
Atharney
Dsr
Freezing Temperatures Grip Midwest Passes Through Chicago
A May Arctic wave brought snow flurries and a rapid temperature drop across the Central West. Chicago reported a ten degree fall in an hour as heavy snow began while sunshine melted lake surfaces. Snow extended south to 1st font and reached as far as Kansas and Wisconsin with icy conditions expected.
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Chicago
May
Central West
Font Wheeld Arena
Kansas
Bridgeport 1875 Traffic Tale and The Tunnel Plan
A 19th century note recalls a proposed tunnel from the railroad station to Black Rock. The story credits Cal. William H. Stevenson with resolving traffic dangers of the era. The piece also hints at sulphuric acid and an early car powered by funded advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rock
Cal
William H. Stevenson
Grave fears for hostages held by train bandits
A dispatch reports grave fear for the lives of hostages still held by train bandits seeking ransom. The story notes ongoing threats and public concern over the hostage situation and potential outcomes.
British Ultimatum Aims to Break Anglo Russian Ties
MOSCOW May 8 The British government handed a demand to Maxim Litvinoff asserting violations of the Anglo Russian treaty and demanding unconditional fulfillment within ten days. Russian officials voice uncertainty about a reply while noting London seeks a break in relations and possible repercussions for Russian trade groups in London.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Maxim Litvinoff
Bib
Nce
Omassiin
Lusshets
Itheys
Lord Cnnean
London
Scandinavia
Chinese Government Surrounds Brigand Stronghold Tale of Escape
A reported escape tale claims Chinese authorities surrounded a brigand stronghold after a prisoner fled. The story cites a widely circulated account detailing pursuit, siege, and alleged capture near a mountainous outpost.
Peking Promises Ransom in Kidnapping Crisis
Reports from Suchow and surrounding areas detail captors holding eight Americans and six to seven other Westerners. Two deaths confirmed, including a British national, as negotiations reportedly begin while regiments chase the bandits.
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Peking
Associated Press
Linding
Taimaufay
Trentel
Joseph Rothman
Suchow
Shaniung
Shanghai- Sheking
Shangthai
Har
Danbury Engineer Dies After Train Collision in Norwalk
An engineer named Shove died after a Danbury bound train collided in Norwalk yesterday. The engineer, a longtime public figure, was removed with the train’s aid, and his body was taken to Danbury for burial. His brother and three brothers-in-law attended his services.
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Danbury
New Haven
Danbur
Stamford
HP Tle
Janes T. Keating
Sellel
Norwark
Shove
Nis
Shave
Bagiris
White Plains Robbery Suspects Freed After Court Hearing
Local court released Ming 8 and associates in the White Plains case after testimonies showed no evidence tying them to the Salva Berhngaerto robbery. Prosecution had alleged a Saturday morning assault and robbery amounting to 225 dollars. details remain unclear.
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White Plains
Cuurba Wich
Ming
Tadd Watson
Andee Ord
Herold Ferri
Uae
Salva
Jose Berhngaerto
Immoral performance arrests sweep New York crowd
Police arrested about eight hundred men at a meet described as immoral. Wagon loads of detainees were taken to the Bastosh Street station from stations along 14th Street to Harlem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May
14Th Street
Harleem
Bastoth Street
Krupp Leaders Sentenced to Long Prison Terms in Germany
In Werden Germany the Krupp group led by Dr Krupp von Bohlen and three directors received lengthy prison terms after a trial at Westen jail. Sentences total 25 years for the top officials with 20 year defaults for others, and 40 700 fine penalties were imposed. The court reserved postponement while appeals proceed in Paris.
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Krupp von Bohlen
Werden
Germany
Associated Press
Krupp Works
Bruin
Qesterlen
Hartwig
Westen
Natty Krupp von Bohlen
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Catholic
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Minnesota
Aeentie
Varancy
Tur Knate Nelken
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Vos
Mlorenos Leeds
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Moxton
Ctanesr
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St George’s Church
Royal Ladies of the Royal Are Cariun Fe
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Slate
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Lmnploves
Reich
Gadhed Charitable Society
Walter Ashy
Frarfield
Hatton
League of Women Voters
Blratfield
Whcrch
Pf, Mills
American Red Cross
Aly
New Flaven
Misione Musica
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Derand Sterling
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Thanis
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Cardinals
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Yankees
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Leeang Gatie
Dali
Rai
Washington
Petro
Tedins
Anais Cope
Buush Wanateun
Godt Changpietetin
Abd Willing
Lavery Alliwsenk
New Haven High
Baloomefield
Joseph Rosenvaunt
Milford
Losa
Flo Leeds
Goldy Brothers
L. A. Kornblut
West
the Sunday Post
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U.S. C. of C
Commerce
America
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Waitae
Hippodrome Af
Julius i
Barnes
Raila Fucjiyama
National Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Japan
Albert Dohysen
Finn
Pet
Worbhington
Trias
Cuizas Amt
State Department
Daeob
Schurman Americin
Hartwig and
Oesterlen
Bruhn
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Bauer
Scheffer
Kunis
Worden
Paris
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