Wetstine seeks Bridgeport postmastership and plans exam
Frederick J. Wetstine, chief clerk of the Motor Vehicle Department since 1916, announces his candidacy for Bridgeport postmaster. He will take the civil service exam, backed by many Bridgeport and state Republicans, and will press his claims if successful. He is a Bridgeport resident and former B H S graduate of 1893 who played on the local baseball team with notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Wetstine
Department of Motor Vehicles
Bridgeport
Weistine
Charles F. Greene
Wetstine
Republican Biship
Four Gas Victims Funeral Plans In New York
Preparations proceed for the quadruple burial of Mrs Mary McDermott Liston and her four children after they died from illuminating gas poisoning on Sunday and Monday. The 17 year old son Richard and the mother were reported improving at St Vincent's hospital. The children John Edward aged 10 Finiane aged 32 and Agnes aged 14 were identified. The bodies lie in Mulligs, Soin & Redsure undertaking parlors at 243 Golden Fail Street and will be removed to Patrick's church for interment in Bray cemetery. Firefighters from Mine Engine 5 assisted at the scene on Noble Avenue.
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Mary McDermot Liston
Grand Street
Richard
St. Vincent's Hospital
John
Ro Edward
Finsane
Agnes
Mulligs, Soin & Redsure
Golden Fail Street
Patrick's Church
Bray Michael's
Holtz Murder Mystery May Be Hoax Portrayed By Hermit Nephew Says
A sensational Connecticut mystery centers on 72 year old recluse Holtz whose hermit shack burned near Lake Umpa waur. His nephew claims the death could be staged and cites a motive to fix a scene like a murder. Dredging failed to recover a body, fueling doubts a slaying occurred.
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Holtz
George We Howe
Hermit Shack
David Goldstein
Patrick Connelly
Umpawaur
Dottom
Harry Bartlett
Latham Coach Road
Haltz
H. Dewsnap
Holts
Wes
Barnum Inn
Dewsnap
Jjous
Danbury
Hartford Tablet Unveiling Invites State Legislators
Three General Assembly members were invited to the state capital to attend the unveiling of a tablet marking the site where Trinity College first stood. The invitation, sent by President Ogiihu and read in Word Mouses, signals the 1st anniversary of the college’s founding.
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Hartford
Mass
General Assembly
Trinity College
Ogiihu
House to House Booze Peddler Arrested in Fairfield
A Fairfield report states a man peddled liquor door to door in town. Constable Biwood detained him. a bottle of liquor was found. He will be arraigned in Town Court Thursday morning.
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Fairfueld
Ome Cantanzio
Howe
Bridgeport
Biwood
Inday
Morni's
Clearing House Formed by Derby Area Banks
Derby bankers from Derby Ansonia Shelton and Seymour formed a Clearing House association at a banquet in the Lane mute Community to promote conservative banking methods and interbank cooperation. Robert H Chambers was elected president and Claud Post, vice president, as a constitution and officers were named for the new organization.
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Shelton, Seymour, Ansonia and
Derby
Robert E. Chambers
Derby, May
Syrsial
Whewy
Ansonia
Shelton
Seymour
Clearing House Association
Uffaiy
Thei
Ite
Principe Lepeater
Charles F. Brooker
Feldent
Ansoniaational
the American’ Chor
Greeker
Robert HL Chambers Vaghter
Ansonia National Hank
Directo Brass Uomps
Chambers
Weail
Rovert
Bingham National Bank of Derby
Associaton
Mrivingham Milional Derby
Cempsey
Jo. H.barnes
Hemsident
Fujiyama
Native
Federation of Chambers of Commerce of
Japan
Albert Johnson
Washington
House
Duyurlig
Westport court pleas and 22 prisoners headed to plea
Local court records show 22 prisoners pled guilty or prepared to plead. Judge Haines presided as defendants faced varying sentences including potential two year terms in a penitentiary. The report notes diverse cases from youth blame to public service and community concerns.
Welfare Building Worker to Carry Fight 10 Finish
Accuser released at meeting Monday declares head of Welfare Department docked five men to stay within annual budget. Janice Reilly, key speaker, alleges McCoombs questioned salary increases as commissioners met with Mayor presiding. Reilly claims five health and charities workers were docked year end pay totaling 18 to 20 dollars each.
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Tetlix
Inter
Rellix
McCombs Williams
Clark
Charities Commission
Reilly
Chaiitiles
Coommission
Vrermly
Corneil
Maynor
McCoombs
William J. Taye
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Atwater
Professor Rosenwald Home Burned Near Milford May 8
Fire destroyed the residence of Professor Joseph Rosenwald at Milford in the afternoon of May 8. Loss estimated at about 100,000 dollars, with insurance coverage noted. Fire officials suspect an incendiary cause.
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Aloomeield
Joseph Rosen- Vaal
Milford
Insuraie
Flo Leeds Jewels Held by Customs
New York May sentence reports three hours detention of Florence Leeds, showgirl linked to the Stillman divorce case, after $400 missing from her purse and $000 value jewelry was held by customs. She argued the items were taken abroad and were owed duty on gowns brought into the country. she departed after arrangements to send the funds.
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New York
Castorus
Viorence Leeds
Stillman
Majestic
Liem
Keone
Criminal Court Opens as 23 Are Put to Plea
The May term of the Criminal Superior Court opened yesterday afternoon with Judge Finn presiding. More than twenty-two pleas were entered with several defendants facing charges of motor vehicle theft and manslaughter. Details show defendants from Bridgeport and surrounding towns. pleas ongoing as of this session.
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Criminal Superior Court
En DB
Finnnes
George
Singer
Nathan
Harold Goldy
Proderio J. Adams
Louis Nagy
Norwalk
Mack DeMahon
Stamford
Tony Constella
Bridgeport
Miuredr
George Ashbard
New Haven
Catherine Chadwick
Reit
Francis Ashborn
Timothy G. Howard
Vance
Chek
Walter Galasicu
Ava Ie
Seaview Avent
Pirole
William Ciastrent
Republican Club Nominates L. A. Kornblut for Alderman
After a long session the Fifth district Republican club nominated Louis A. Kornblut of 4 Grove Street for the aldermanic vacancy caused by David W. Price moving to an assistant clerk post at the City court. The vote tally showed Kornblut with 17 votes while the rival candidate received 27 in a heated meeting.
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Fifth District
David W. Price
Noma
Louis A. Korpblut
Grove Street
Harrison
Fred W. Dfareiven
Felor
Es- Yeeatlone
Cl. WH. Stelber
Freezing Temperatures Grip Chicago Area
Midwest city experiences record cold with a ten degree drop overnight and heavy snow flurries. Weather officials warn of dangerous travel as icy conditions spread across Chicago and surrounding counties.
Solving Bridgeport Traffic Problem in 1875
In 1875 Bridgeport faced dangerous traffic as survey data showed slow, perilous routes. Col. William H. Stevenson implemented measures to improve road and rail coordination near Black Rock, addressing car propulsion and the swlomiris act and fanny imilversion at the fuids cullactad-ie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Col
William H. Stevenson
Swlomiris
Grave Fear For Hostages Held by Train Bandits For Ransom
A New York report notes grave fear for the lives of hostages held by train robbers demanding ransom. The piece covers statements and policy cues from Hoover at USC convention, urging confidence and caution amid economic recovery without inflation.
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Hoover
U.S.C. of C
New York
America
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
Chamber of Comuecree
United States
British ultimatum designed to break Anglo Russian ties
MOSCOW May 8 An emphatic British note delivered to Maxim Litvinoff accused Soviet propaganda of violating the Anglo Russian agreement and demanded unconditional fulfillment of specified terms within ten days. Russian officials viewed it as an attempt to sever relations though the exact reply remained unknown. The note circulated among high officials as the dispute over the terms and potential consequences continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Associated Press
Maxim Litvinoff
Iust
Chinese Government Surrounds Brigand Stronghold Tale
A rescued prisoner recounts a tale of escape and asserts the Chinese government may have encircled a brigand stronghold. The report notes surrounding forces and ongoing pursuit as details remain uncertain.
Peking Promises To Pay Ransom For Hostages
Reports from Peking Monday say the government will pay ransom for American and foreign hostages seized during the Suchon train raid Sunday. Death toll rises to two with an unidentified American killed in crossfire. bandit chief sets ransom rates to 330000 for foreigners and lower sums for Chinese. Negotiations reportedly underway in official quarters as fear grips the foreign colony.
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Peking
Associated Press
Linching
Joseph Rothman
Suevow
Shantung Province
Shanghai State Tat
Dying in Cab Enginee r Guides Train to Safety
An engineer died after the car cab collapse on the New Haven line between Danbury and Stamford. Shove, a well known engineer on the Oyahuiey line, directed the train to safety and notified the conductor before rescue efforts. He was taken to hospital and later confirmed dead, leaving a bereaved family and colleagues in mourning.
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Jlaven
Darien
Shove
Danbury
Stamford
Dames PP. Wenting
Norwalk
Jad
Wens
Oyahuiey
Savas Bremeht
Brotherhood of Enginners
No Evidence to Hold White Plains Suspects
Warnings list three Castle residents Gienwich Myr Wilson Andrew Jord and Hazel Ferris held on orders of the Waihe police for alleged complicity in a robbery of a local grocer. The court cited lack of evidence against the Kerkieberra and possible misidentification as the case unfolded on a Saturday morning.
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White Plains
Gienwich
Wilson
Andrew Jord
Hazel Ferris
Castle
Waihe Phtias
Iwaslayne Bovlingheryo
Nat
Uy Borowgh Court
Kerkieberra
Arrests at New York meeting for immoral performance
About a hundred men gathered in a public hall in New York were arrested and charged with attending an immoral performance. Patrol wagons from streets 14th to Harlem were mobilized to take the prisoners, with East 7th Street station noted among units.
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New York
May
14Th Street
Harlem
East 7Th Street
Krupp Works Leaders Sentenced in Werden Court
Krupp vocks head Dr. Krupp von Bohlen and three directors Bruht Qesserlen Hartwig received lengthy prison terms in Werden. Sentences ranged from ten to fifteen years with sociétés of twenty years by default for others involved. Several defendants fled while others retained. Prison terms to be served after appeals in Paris Strasbourg or Melz.
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Krupp von Bohlen
Krupp Works
Hartwig
Oestersen
Ryan
Bauer
Scheffer
Kuntz
Gross
Mutler
Verden
Paris
Strasbourg
Imelz
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Motor Vehicles Department
Ayvern
Noble Avenue
Xademare
Douc
Topstone
Magene I. Lia
Browser
N.Y
Coral T. Moltz
Connecticut
Holten
Llane
Muinal Court
Nes
Westport
Thvecan
Jusge Haines
Gene Berger
Ylurse Stalcher
Wade
Hei Pisteier Cub Neminsies
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Prben
Elty
Aad
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Grant Decares
Amuse
el Fixelf
Trewmbrannos
Sumiusafield Morettian
Carty
Briggeport Matury Club
John McAlarbonald
Xeon
Wadress Club
Park Commissioners
Beardsley Course
Tilston Chiurii
Tuarni
Senate
Uhim
Greenwich
Connecticul National Fiuard
Genale
New Westport
Earl
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Manchester
Canvary
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Vater Nul Nelaan Tass
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Leeds
Europe
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Krupp
Jarze
Samencus
Chvrgse
Slate
Sraviar
Kmyilogis
Walter Bo Lasher de Paurbeld
A. Te Batten
League of Women Voters
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Reuter
Crase
Wet A. Lontoeros
Pipe
Shree
New Traven
Missleis
Alusiral
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Mise Bintaa Brush Speaks
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Wend
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Freeh
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Ks Craver
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Tarver
Werlig
du Addressinge
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Cainer
Cansenton
Meg Thisen
Redgevart
Tristead
Tire
Worcester Yanks
Hillies
Waterfury
Hartfor
Giants
Cubs
Geinih
Hattery Rats
Poetreit
Walling
James Reilly
Professol
Flo Leeds
Goldy Brothers
George S
Republican Club
L. A. Kornblut
West
Chicago
Kear
the “Sunday Post
Commerce
Stary
Scaddon
Mulion
Allon
Abe
London
Cays
Rebet
Merlin
Shere
Reyrunnel
Iin
Keropp von Fohlen
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