War Mostly Blamed for Bigamy Epidemic
News from New York May 11 reports a surge in trigamy and bigamy linked to postwar restlessness. The piece traces cases across Greenwich, Perth Amboy, and New Brunswick, naming several married individuals and alleged spouses, with clergymen and lawyers weighing social remedies and longer courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixmred van Duzer
New York
Shubel K. Siver
New Brunswich
Adele Gouin
Perth Amboy
Greenwich
Herbert Thornton Andrews
Esther Talnell
Pittsburgh
Ars
Augusta ‘Haynes Andrews
Sackville Stoner
Borah Urges Disarmament Move Amid Wariness
Senator Borah presses for U S disarmament by agreement among BritainJapanand the United States arguing public support is strong here and abroad. President Harding shows hesitancy awaiting a first step while religious and political leaders weigh the potential for a broad spiritual push. General Bliss notes church unity may be key to a lasting international accord.
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Harding
Boran
Hardig
Boval
Umar
United States
Japan
Bitain
Thaly
Congress
Presid
H. Bliss
Paris
Lias
Wistom
Innis Ietrer
Blss
America
Obituary of Private Willan Tirnas of Company G
The body of Private Willan Tirnas of Mr and Mrs Samuel Virnady, 2nd Infantey, killed in action in 1818 at Sisson, arrived yesterday. Funeral tomorrow from 28 School Street Black Mock. Military honors by Fairfield American Legion will escort the casket. Survived by one brother Frank and three sisters Mrs Arthur Gedney Mrs Charles Toth and Julia Wy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prive ‘Willan Tiras
Willan ‘Tare Nadsa
Samuel Virnady
Caimany G
Infantey
Sisson
School Street
Black Mock
Tirnady
American Legion of Fairfield
If Prrelus
Frank
Arthur Gedney
Chastes! Toth
Julia. Wy
Heald Plea Change Clears Criminal Court Docket
Judge Malthie rapidly clears the docket as Heald pleads guilty to obtaining money by false pretenses from Benjamin Plotkin. Restitution noted, several other defendants receive varied sentences including jail terms and probation revocations. Strong names include Heald, Plotkin, Marg and Fore with multiple charges of abuse, burglary and moral offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana
Che Sue
J. Prank Heald
Benjamin Plotkin
Theald
Wingked
Lyndy
Treweuvar
Dole
Plaukin Deludadt
Alfred A A
Atre
Plotkin
Chicago
Heald
Earle Allele Seid Heald
Tote Daily Record
George Marg
Tor Heald
Ure Tuller
Iphonse Sanaine
Stamford
Wxuinse
Alexander Johnson
Marit Kestak
Bridgeport
Beuis T. Fore
Riseilye
Aren Counte
la Tu
Rene
Crete
Jeverett Sherwood
Monras
Thare
Joseph
Suse
Calisthenics of Schools Urged for Real Health Benefits
A speech by Mr. Camp argues that useless calisthenics harm ligaments and offer little muscle development. He cites draft examination failures and wartime injuries to support regular full-body exercise focusing on the heart, lungs, and stomach. He compares humans to beasts that stretch muscles continually and warns against excessive drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Air Service
Law
Norwalk Hour Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday Night
Norwalk Hour marks fifty years with a banquet and speeches at the Norwalk venue. Don Minty of the News World delivers remarks on journalism’s role in community life. Aides Abiples of the Hour leads organizers, with guests from local, state, and national press groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gremlaine News
Counselleat
Jaotes
Norwsik
Don Minty
Ne Nook World
Alery le Wi
John al
Wade
Wily Otter
Emily Meewa
Aditoe Abiples
Lhe
Otter
Gengral Mugeellinst
Sarwadk
Ohir Rodemye
Hula Heeg Oi
America
Waderid Johsn Thoms
Decamiai Benoyar
Bet
Teast Telegram Sartooniat
Vos
All Walke
Ifte
Ceibod
Gery
Ices
Georzey Waldo
McGovern
Lean
Potter
Eawerd
Kesten Cursith Monard
Thoms F. Sieheag
Despondent Universalist Elder Hangs Self at Holl y Barn
A man aged 89, described as despondent over Universalist illness, committed suicide by hanging in a barn near Harles Holly. Dr. Aden from Ridgefield attended, but the death occurred hours before discovery. The wake and funeral plans were not released. Dr. Newton, a Universalist pastor, spoke at the Connecticut Universalist convention in Wayfield, addressing religion and modern social tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah
Stoners
Enn C. Bensom
Lion _Wethadiats church
Samet
Soul Clinic
Arowlus
Veinz Lishlir
Oureill Gren
Lane
Christ
Rudims
Retis
Amy Wren
Brooklyn
Tan
Oldman
Newton
Wedgevield
Frank WO
Harles Holly Eatare
Lojay
City Judgeships Still In Doubt In Bridgeport Hearing
Bridgeport Judiciary Committee heard six nominees for deputy judge positions and debated promoting Wilder to Judge Baxteres seat while urging Merritt and Garlick for deputy roles. Witnesses from local groups and legislators spoke as the committee prepared to forward recommendations to the General Assembly.
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Belore
Lae Diomoral Assembly
Hartford
Ayerge
Briggeport
Alexander le
Frank Tn
J Cece Garlick
Dlobrt
D. Merritt
Steward
Richard EB
Bridgeporch
Tdeputy
Wilder
Baateres Place
Dein Steiber
Dept
Jett
Rimset
Merritt
Gaelick
Cans
John Buckley
Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
Aneontidant
Miree Works
Labor Opposed To Sales Tax Across Nation
A labor group led by James Bads How urged Congress to consider employment insurance amid 4.9 to 5 million U S unemployed. Federation president Samuel Gormorry noted no promise to review proposals as a June 28 meeting plans a field outing at the Black Bork Cavalry setup with a Sioux Indian program including imitations, dances, and a scalp dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internetlanal Brotherhood Welfare Association
James Bads How
Neupyeit
Congress
Tim
Tores
Haw
United States
Denmark
Belgian
Germany
England
Samuel Gormorry
Federation
Fow
Camn
Black Bork
Pyramid Temple Ceremonial Set For May 21
The Pyramid Temple plans a ceremonial on May 21 with candidates to be formally presented. Baron Beecher and committee members oversee arrangements as dignitaries from the Thai Devial council attend. The event features a procession to the temple, a band, and a program starting at 8 o clock with a ceremonial oath and related rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret Obama
Pamphiel
Bararder
Beecher
Ak Shrine
Pyramid Temple
Ta Ey
Pos Maines
Tewiy
Thai Devial Council
Talo Oy Shemwand
Red MS Drew
George Ci Reers
Wihuay
TL Tomlinson
Caray Hoadley
Thad B. Beecher
Fred 4Twater
Ip Tepore
Temple Broad Eleet
Foliew
Navy recruitment meeting sparks mixed reactions at park theater
A wartime rally features Organiser Levitt and officers from Bennett and Davin addressing veterans and civilians. Army and Navy loyalists clash in debate over future naval shipbuilding and job offerings, while officials plan an employment meeting at the Park Theater to discuss private conference aid and relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitbarse
Sarytern
Gotah
Wien
Ghana
Gary Grullers
Neui
Bennett
Davin
Harsien
Eunett
Sol Trades Counci
Park Theater
Fie
Manufacturers' Association
Chamber of Cominerus Aml Menor
Powl
Trasion
Grose
Chepers
Alves
Crosby
Daby Glavians
Willigam Lounslu
Benjamin Ghat
Lilie Simpson
Ciaitles Sprague
Mrs Notts Trial Set For May 24
Teenager Bo Onan testified as a key witness in the homicide case of Mrs. Notts. The trial, before Judge Wade, was delayed after defense attorneys questioned the evidence and the coroner’s findings. Attorneys for the defense and prosecution presented their versions, with details of the shooting and motive remaining undisclosed.
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Mrs. Notts
Leilire
Ruston
Nodk
Feist
Wide
Attornes Ben
S. Gedulds
Nott
Robert T. McMorest
Hugh J. Tawery
City auditor’s balance sheet report on 1926 finances
A fragmented 1926 balance sheet and note explaining city funds, assets, and liabilities. The document covers land structures equipment and improvements, unrecorded materials, payables, and questions about the accuracy of asset values. It notes the balance sheet reflects approximate conditions and requires fuller audit work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barwa
Athan Lian
Tila Sur- Pine
CIA
Varianlion
Pedtig
Bridgenart
City Savings Bank
Genneevicut
Ava
Anck
Aries
Sunday Vote Debated on Budget Amendments and Deficits
Lawmakers argued over an emergency funding allotment of 1 909 009 aimed at keeping departments functioning amid economic strain. Buckles and Nickerson defended or opposed amendments while Governor Neicamb faced a tight choice between stopping deficits and legal penalties for overspending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckles
Lietad
Neicamb
Mey Iuckley
Almencmens
O Hara Recalls Bergdoll Escape Details
O Hara described Bergdoll’s escape to authorities and the surrounding pursuit. He testified that a guard helped Bergdoll, and mentions a plan to flee with funds while evading capture. The account includes names of guards and officials and references to a Treasury ransom plot.
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Connecticut
John William Murray
Marie V
Anith May Bourkwick
H. Ashton Newton
Terence Madeire
Tva
Rose Kadets
West New York
Finvbert Thornton Andrews
Augusts 'Hawnes Andrews
Maine
Esther Matheil Andrews
Pittsburga
Rosese Reich
Rucer
Broojtlrn
Sachher
Mary Potracs
Jersey City
Tony Potrack
Aesir Vazzaler
Wits
Browklin
Goth
Sants
BORAH
NO. Woeing Post
Tuc
Obitcary
B. Plotkin
Malthie
Contin Eran
Mike Chon
Norwalk
Don C. Seitz
N. Y
Frank Hoyt
Holly Jonah
Fish Story Estate
Droog
Pook Newton
Universalist
Vine Pacerork
United Forum
Wire
Gnivers
Dr. Newsion
Tuiste
Ile
Inh Smith Loewe
Aupercinl
Gertrude E
Boston
Susan S&. Bislop
Eisci
Parle
Meriden
Tine
Hosland
Emma
T. Wearng
Wolock
Terley Tor Meriden
Wilder and Steiber
Ued
Our
Ion
Labor Lezialion
Kauff
Brennan
Thornde Bowman
Etecht
Kaart
Hoa
Jane Fane
NAVY
Osler Benet
Mme Draspeery
Che
Crown
Aternoan
Ford Duar
M. Levitt
Fey
Ron Sales
Yuen
Hhu
Mae Propork
Lulu Cancer Breanne
Cils
Wntliess
Phveahle
Cath
Nickersoi
Ruehkley
Eaton
O'Hara
Bergdoll
Korguell
Galt
Ole Doe
Biatody
O'Hare
Borgdosl
Telien
Drut
Washington
Solu
Bergdos
Gene
Remig
Guade
Hunt
Auetr She
Goopd
Mitut Plug
American Hardware
Middin
alLous
Se Rouse Sworting
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