Runaway Car Plunges 30 Feet Into Five Mile River
A touring car carrying three passengers plunged down a 30 foot embankment and overturned into the Five Mile River near the Norwalk Darien line at 9 pm. Two men and a woman were injured, with Mrs. Herman Alexander of Stamford suffering a severely mangled leg and possible amputation. Charles Nowland of Stamford and Mr Alexander’s husband sustained head lacerations, possible internal injuries, and other wounds. Bystanders and deputies extricated victims as rescuers aided them to the hospital in nearby Norwalk.
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Darien
Five Mile River
Norwalk
Alexander
Newland
Oliver I. Clark
Flawayton
Seven Persons Die in Fairfield County Car Accidents
Seven persons were injured in automobile accidents across Fairfield county yesterday. Three injuries in Darien, one in Norwalk, and three in Bridgeport. Four arrests for motor vehicle law violations occurred, four in Stamford and one in Fairfield when two cars overturned. Additional crashes reported in Bridgeport, Fairfield, Darien, and Norwalk.
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Fairfield County
Darien
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Stamford
Fairfield
Eighty three year old woman struck crossing Park Avenue
Automobile accidents yesterday injured three people in the city. An 83 year old woman, Mrs Rosamond Howard, an inmate of the Sterling Widows home, suffered arm back and possible ankle fracture after being hit by Melville Faulkner on Park Avenue near South Avenue. She was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital. Police report Faulkner saw the figure but could not avoid the collision. Other injuries include Vito Corcello 45 of Lexington Avenue who crashed into a trolley on Noble and Gast Washington. he suffered head and body lacerations. Coviello's car was demolished and he was extricated. Vincent Bucchini 60 of Nichola Street received lacerations in a minor crash at State Street and Park Avenue. Two other drivers, Thomas Broadbin and Michael Helens, had a collision at State Street and Park Avenue with no injuries and no arrests.
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Rosamond Howard
Sterling Widows’ Home
Prospect Street
Melville Faulkner
Center Street
Fairfield
Park Avenue
South Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
A B. Margulis
Faulkner
Howard
Noebte and Gast
Washington Avenues
Vito Corcello
Lexington Avenue
Nichola Street
State Street
Thomas Broadbin
Seaview Avenue
Michael Helens
Norwalk Child Struck by Autoist Fleeing the Scene
Special to The Telegram reports 7 year old Hyun Grossman, son of Morris Grossman of 24 Woodward Avenue, hit on the Connecticut Turnpike near central turnout while crossing the road. He was taken to hospital with head injuries. The driver stopped, offered pay for medical costs, but did not provide his name and fled. motor vehicle authorities later identified the car owner as Maceo Jaleo of Waterbury.
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Norwalk
Hyun Grossman
Morris Grossman
Woodward Avenue
Connecticut Turnpike
Connecticut
Grossman
Grant
First District Police
Motor Vehicle Commission
Maceo Jaleo
P.51
Waterbur. Conn. Me
Two Cars Overturn in Fairfield Collision
Special Telegram reports two autos overturned in Fairfield after a crash near Westport line. Alexander of 1 Second Street Newsoro arrived late night after a run into William Oldhaim of 16 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport. Cars were badly damaged. R J Driver held for questioning.
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Fairfield
R. J. Driver
Pairfield
Alexander
Second Street
Newsor
Swinble
H. R. Miwood
William Oldhaim
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Westport
Former Fireman Dies After Short Second Marriage
Samuel Bunting Griffin, 66, East Side resident and former Norwalk butcher, died at his Stratford Avenue home after a one week illness. He married Daisy May Lathrop in April, leaving behind a wife and three grandchildren. Griffin, a former volunteer firefighter for 17 years and a Calvary Baptist deacon, had been active in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Park Cemetery in Westport.
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Samuel Bunting Griffin
East Side
Stratford Avenue
Daisy May Lathrop
Griffin
Norwalk
Calvary Baptist Church
Independent Order of Odd Melons
Tuthill Camp
Woodmen of the World
Park
Eleven Communists Die in German Riots
Berlin reports 11 Communists killed and several wounded at Boelleber near Halle after clashes with fascist forces led by former military leaders. Halle also saw a large fascist rally with monarchist generals and admirals, signaling a nationalist surge amid postwar turmoil.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Boelleber
Halle
Germany
Ludendorff
Bavaria
von Staltke
House of Bohenzollern
Prince Oscar
Judendorff
von Stein
von Veeringen
von Francois
Wirstberg
von Buiow
Hutier
von Mudra
Muercker
Lettowvorbeck
von Scheer
Schroeder
Meier-Waldeck
Pinchot Attacks Butler and Mellon at Mass Convention
Governor Gifford Pinchot denounces Nicholas Murray Butler and Andrew Mellon as nullifiers of the prohibition law and calls for removing enforcement from politics. He asserts the enforcement service failed and advocates liquor permit system reform amid 3,000 Methodists' applause in Springfield.
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Springfield
Mass
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrey W. Mellon
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Tinbhot
America
Federal
Pinchot
Drew Recovering May Take Stand at Blodgett Hearing
At Drew home last night it was stated he will testify this afternoon if able. Subpoenaed to appear before State Tax Commissioner William Blodgett he has been ill for several days. John H Clampett testified last week and will be recalled. others including assessors may be called again. Thomas J Cinder tax expert from New Britain travels to consult with the tax committee chaired by DeVer Warner. second meeting set for 4 PM in the Cannon Council chamber.
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Edward A. Drew
Blodgett
Drew
William St. Blodgett
John H. Clampett
Clampett
Francis Butler
Stodgett
Thomas J. Cinder
New Britain
F. Wiliam Behrens
DeVer
Warner
Linder
Mer*ibers
Cannon Council Chamber
George M Kennan Dies at Home in Medina
Medina N Y Mayor George M Kennan traveler investigator and writer died at his home Saturday evening after a three day illness of paralysis He was 79 years old
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George M. Kennan
Medina
N.Y
George M.kennen
Weenan
Connor Enemies Prepare to File Removal Charges
Bridgeport postmaster nomination sparks conflict as Arthur Connor faces removal charges. Attorney Benedict M. Holden says filings will target Connor’s fitness, alleging bias and misconduct. Washington sources indicate Senate action may come after further hearings and potential postmaster general review.
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Connor
Arthur ¥. Connor
Conner
Senate
Bridgeport
Washington
Benedict M. Holden
Conners
Ptefect
Wafk
Holp
Halden
Moses
Holden
Lake Shore train wreck reported near Toledo
May 11 4 westbound Lake Shore train wrecked near Hillsdale Michigan on the Michigan line. Reports say the wreck occurred at 8 40 this afternoon while a wrecking crew is rushing from Toledo to the scene.
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Lake Shore
Toledo
Michigan
Dawheese Lake
Hillsdale
Mich
New York Central Railroad
No Evolution of Man Apart From God Declared
Rev Charles A Decker pastor of the First Baptist church declared last night that the important issue for Christians is that God has stood by throughout the process of life and the world’s evolution. He condemned idealists and materialists for injuring religion by attempting to reconcile faith and science and urged facing facts to form worship.
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Charles A. Decker
First Baptist Church
Kev
Wuld
God
Forte
Decker
Autopsy Follows Sudden Death of Grand Street Man
Giuseppe Barreca, 32, of 88 Grand Street, was found dead in a hallway at 22 Grand Street. Acting Medical Examiner Dr. W R Deluca ruled acute mental distress as the cause after an autopsy. Longo, Barreca’s host, was questioned. Barreca left at midnight after visiting a carnival, and police believe he was taken ill as he left the house and fell at the foot of the stairs.
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Giuseppe Barreca
Grand Street
Paliway
Joseph Longe
Barracca
Longe
Br. W. R. Deluca
Barreca
Longo
More Gue
James B. Martin Former New Haven Mayor Dies
Former New Haven mayor James B. Martin died at his home after a year of poor health. Born in 1864, he studied at St. Charles College and Yale Law School, passed the bar in 1892, served on the Common Council, was city clerk briefly, and was elected mayor in 1908 before returning to legal practice.
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New Haven
Danies B. Martin
Martin
Tre
Maris O
St. Charles Colege
Yale Law School
Bag
Tokio Cabinet Likely to Quit
Morning papers forecast the resignation of Premier Kiyoura's government after Saturday's party elections. Official returns up to 7 a.m. show Selubenty winning a slim lead while Kiyoura parts with only 3 and 82 seats recorded.
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Tokio
Workio
Associated Press
Premes Kriyoura
Sears
Martin and Harvey Arrive In Port Moller Alaska
Major Frederick L. Martin and sergeant Alva J. Harvey, aboard the Alaska flight expedition, reached Port Moller in good condition after their plane crash in fog. Coast Guard and Navy air services coordinated relief plans while awaiting fuller instructions from Army Air Service authorities.
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Washington
Lafe
Port Moller
Alaska
Frederick L. Martin
Army
Alva J. Harvey
Navy Air Services
Coast Guard
Martin
Patrick
Army Air Service
Natther
Navy Department
Harvey
Longleakea
Air Service
GC. Carmine
Coast Guard Patrol
Carmine
Unalaska
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Bear
Billard
Parauthet Nig Squadron
Admiral Billard
Bering Sea Patrol
Marth
Army Aviation Tells Graphic Stps of Hardships in Wastes
U S Army Aviation recounts a perilous Alaskan flight from Chignik to Port Moller. Frederick Martin and Serg Alva L Harvey describe fog, snow, and a wrecked plane, sleeping aboard the fuselage under harsh elements before seeking a small stream and attempting to reach the Pacific Coast. The narrative emphasizes survival amid extreme weather and navigation failures.
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U. S. Army Aviatio
Nang Kan
Chignik
Chinik
Harvey
Pacific
Ata
Satin von
Trom Athletic
Harvare
Luuna Facuity
Syine Conavelle
Pimlicoania
Hairy Wit
Barney Madden
Albert Michelegn
Allie Maack
Brooklst Busiee
Varal
Narrow Escapes On Danger Shore By Martin
San Diego May 11. Major Barth wrote a letter from Nanatak before he and Sergeant Alva J Harvey were lost along the stormy southwestern Alaska coast. The account describes the pilots and aviators seeking a safer path for aviation and transport.
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Martin
San Dliago
Calif
Frederick
United States Army
Barth
Might
Alva J. Harvey
Alaska
Nanatak
Tell4
Avitt
Bridgeport News Briefs and Local Notes
Bridgeport reports a 33 year old woman severely injured near Park Avenue after an ant crossing incident. Unusual legal notes include autopay after a sudden death and possible charges. A former fireman Goiffin faces accusations and may sue. offices consider postmaster appointments. Forty six people face court as term opens, and a sermon discusses creation and science. Auction items fund an elderly widow’s needs. several school and church updates follow including transport funding, repairs, and building additions.
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Bridgeport
Anty White
Park Avenue
Goiffin
Narcis
Charles A. Decker
First Baptist Ehures
Farry B. Bard
Trepulette
Fem
Philipines
Ridgefield Actwols
Plernresque
Ald
Wilton Nonogengtian
Mary Crosby Mahoney
Shelton
New York
Caroline Ruutz
Redding
Redding Keachot
Pinchot
Ruffer
Police to Arrest Hermit in Poaching Case Near Danbury
May 11 report says Morris Mor Wilson, a hermit and farmer, was beaten during a search for deer by Ni hunters who entered his place. A warrant was issued for a man charged with assault and poaching, and state officials indicated an arrest would occur soon as Gustafson may speak. Wilson is in Danbury Hospital for treatment.
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Danbury
Speel
Morris Mor Wilson Herpul Farmer
Richard H. G
Hare
Jielsemave
Mortarity
Gustafson Saga
Ridgefield
Simple Funeral in Cambridge for E A Crozier Editor
Funeral service for E A Crozier editor and publisher of the Boston Post was held in Cambridge Massachusetts today. The editor passed away after years in the newspaper business. Only family and a few close friends attended with Rev. R Touard delivering prayers.
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Cambridge
Masa
E. A. Crozier
Bostar
Ar. R. Touard
Tvice
Ofa
Lapioleow
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Georgetown
Flying Squadron
Armin
War Mall
Omarning
Ludendorf
Junker
von Moltke
von Hindenburg
von Tirpitz
Butler
Mellon
Post Office Dept
First Baptist Congregation
James B. Martin
Coolidge
U. S
Britain
South America
Mt American Newspaper Alliance
F. A. Rudolph Amundogh
Nid American
Alu Port
Far Derick L. Mane Nabote
Alva Harvey
Alaskantes
Ee | Planes
Hoover
Tariff Commission
Thevertere
United States
Fesa
Methodists Men's Convention
Hte Teague
Hermit’s
E. A. Cron
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