Langley Convicted of Conspiracy in Whiskey Case
Federal jury in Covington Kentucky found Rep John W Langley guilty of conspiracy linked to a 1924 whiskey deal. A. M J Cochran set sentencing for today and hinted the $10000 fine may be omitted while Langley and co defendant Eltion Lipschutty were found guilty. Albert Slater was not convicted.
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Covington
John W. Langley
Kentucky
Lanidy
Albert “G. Slater
Philadelphia
Cochran
United States
A. Smith
A. M. J. Cochran
Illey
Goebraw
Ss P. Ab
Penn Crews Sweep Harvard Regatta on Charles River
Penn crews dominated the Harvard regatta on the Charles River, winning Varsity Junior Varsity and 13 pound events by wide margins. Heavyweight stroke Donald Irmiger led Penn to a seven-length victory over Harvard in the Senior race amid rough water and fog.
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Mnbridge
Mal
University of Penn
Charles River
Penn
Donald Irmiger
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Harvard
Penn Uutamen
Technology
Aroacd
Penns
Marvard
Henley
Columbia
Ermigne
Meriden Fur Trader Hough Sentenced to Two Years
Irving R. Hough of Meriden and the Hough Fur Trading Co were found to defraud fur trappers nationwide by underpaying for furs shipped to the firm. Hough received a two year federal sentence. the company was fined one dollar. Charles J. Doherty, tried on a separate charge, was discharged. The court said Hough promised to make good on checks to those dealing with him.
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New Haven
Irving RK. Hough
Meriden
Hough Fur Trading Company
Akins
Federal Penitentiary
H- B
Charles J. Doherty
The
Coort
Hough
Kough
Franc Slumps on News of Election
New York May 2 The French election outcome prompted renewed speculation on Premier Poincaré retirement and policy shifts. The franc fell sharply by over 30 points from 6.06 cents to around 5.52 cents, then fluctuated between 5 1/2 and 3 3/4 cents as selling intensified abroad and losses spread to local markets.
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New York
Poincare
France
New government likely to rule France after elections
Paris May 12 A French government shift looms as Poineare's forces fall to minority status after central elections. Leftist blocs gain ground in the Chamber of Deputies while the opposition hopes to oust Premier Poineare. Latest tallies show 229 for Poineare camps and 342 for opponents. supporters expect him to find a path to govern despite upheaval.
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Paris
Cassarinte Presant
France
Poineare
Hims
Chamber of Deputies
M. Poincare
Poincare
Senate Concludes Wheeler Indictment Hearings
Washington May 12 The special Senate committee nears end of hearings on the Montana indictment against Senator Wheeler Democrat. Wheeler, the sole witness, flatly denies any wrongdoing while acknowledging his law firm was paid 4000 dollars by Gordon Campbell for Montana state litigation, insisting the funds not for influencing oil permit decisions.
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Washington
Senate
Great Falls
Montana
Wheeler
Interior Department
Dmniiti¢E
Gordon Campbell
Campbell
Campbel
Ecourt
Frm
House
Buckley
Milheim
Weller
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia
Poincare
Golden Afternoons of Historic American Resorts
A reminiscence recalling 19th century and early 20th century seaside spots such as Black Rock Newport Narraganset Pier Saratoga and George Hotel in Ameren. It recalls fashion and leisure at fashionable summer resorts, noting how many places decline while a few memories linger for readers of Bridgeport Sunday Post.
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Ake George Resorts
Lane
Dolve Far
Niente
Black Rock
Newport
Narraganset
Pier Ana Saratoga
George Hotel
Ameren
Horie
Bridgeport High School to appoint new principal amid debate
Bridgeport education board prepares to name a new high school principal next month. supporters praise James C. Moore's record while opponents seek a broader search. Lt. Gov. Hiram Bingham denounces Senate privacy breaches and defends constitutional protections.
Renew Effort to Raise Funds for German Relief Drive
A renewed drive aims to raise 20000 for German relief as subscriptions reach 47051.72 through May 5. Donors include American Fabrics company employee, Archer Wheel er, Swed ish Bethel Baptist church, St Josephs Sick Benefit Society, Catholic Daughters of America, and many individuals gifting amounts from 5 to 50. The campaign warns thousands of German children face starvation without American aid.
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Germany
America
American Fabrics Company
Archer
Wheeler
Schwaebischer Mannerchor
A. le Dehaney
George H. Edward
Swedish Bethel Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Sunday Acog
St. Josephs
Vaeurge Burnwell
George HE. Crawford
St. Donahue
Emily
Brahman
The
Salt
Adel Heske
Taehner
Elise Paul
Helen
Marguerite A. Col Vat Alphen
A. Werner
Power
Amny
Warrants Signed for Several in Moriarty Case
In Wilton May 12 Special to The Telegram warrants were issued for several members of the orwal men and Deputy game Warden Richard Gustafson after Morris Moriarty an 86 year old recluse was allegedly badly beaten on his farm last Thursday night He was taken to Danbury hospital from the state police barracks at Ridgefield where Gustafson and others involved brought him following the assault Moriarty says none of the party identified themselves as officers and no search warrant was shown when they entered his house
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Wilton
Alay
Orwal
Richard Tustafson
Morris Morarty
George Foote
Morlarty
Donsbury Hospital
Hidgefield
Gustafson
Sera
Rum Runner Wilkes-Barre Crew Arrested After Raid
New Haven police boarded the Wilkes-Barre former U.S. submarine chaser and seized about 1800 gallons of double distilled Belgian grain alcohol. Two crewmen Henry Rasmussen engineer and Giovanni Carbone were arrested while two others escaped. Vessel owned by Giuseppe Barbera with Carl N. Anfirea as master. built in 1917 as a submarine chaser. Cargo valued at about 35000.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Wilkes: Barre
U. S
Henry Rasmussen
Giovanni Carbone
Wilkes-Barre
Rassmussen
Rum Row
Montauk Point
New England
Giuseppe Barbera
Carl N. Anfirea
Lervareo
Ily Aroey
Larence Barton
Rasmussen
Stratford Avenue
Stratford
Carbone
Grange Street
West Haven
Two Dead in Flood Rears Virginia Toll and Damage
Two deaths reported as heavy rain swells rivers across Virginia. Charlottesville Woolen Mills flooded. electrical service cut in Charlottesville. Shenandoah river higher than a century, Rappahannock and adjacent lands inundated. Widespread destruction in southern towns and lowlands as residents evacuate belongings. Incidents follow three days of rain with flash flood warnings and mounting property losses in multiple counties.
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Richmond
Ma J.ous
Virginia
He Lam
Charlotesyilie
Damaer iv
Charlottesville
Dames River
Weather Bureau
Fynehave
Shenandoah
She @rmirichhate
Baldest Dine At Hairless Club Convention In Waterbury
About 250 men gathered for the Baldest Club of America annual convention in Waterbury. Governor Templeton, Mayor Guilfoile, and Captain O Hays spoke on hairlessness while dining in a hotel dining room lit by glare from screens. Traveling salesmen for hair tonics were escorted to a physician after disruption. officers named include George W. Green as President and Charles E. Watt as First Vice President.
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United States
Senate
Hiram Bingham
New Haven
Mellon
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Hotel
Waterbury
Baldustad Club
America
Charles A. Templeton
Connecticut
Francie P. Guilfoile
Irving O'Hay
George W. Green
Waterbour
Charles £. Watt
Stamford
Secend
L. J. Nickerson
Cornwal
Conjmecticut Superior Court
W. W. Norton
Lakerye
Trapped by Fire Leaves Three Jumping From Burning Home
At 1 am a blaze gutted the top floor of a house at 38 Bishop Avenue in East End. Three men on the third floor escaped by leaping to a balcony and ground below. one man was seriously injured and two narrowly escaped death as fire crews battled flames. Cause under investigation. total damage not yet estimated.
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Bishop Avenue
Johbu Swanjey
Bridgeport
Ara Patrik Blahaven
Lawrence Scanlon
Pelcony
Administration Demands Change In Revenue Bill In Conference
Washington May 12 The revenue bill stands at a crossroads as Administration spokesmen press Congress to modify the Senate version in conference or face a veto. Senate Democrats vow to block changes they deem fatal and threaten to seat a majority on the conference committee to safeguard the bill’s core, while White House leaders urge more revenue as Smoot warns the current bill would fail to raise over 150 million dollars for the next year.
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Congress
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
White House
Ootidge
Mellon
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Pucrhermore
Inder
House
Socialist Labor picks Carpenter as presidential nominee
Frank P. Johns, 38, a Portland carpenter, was nominated for president by the Socialist Labor Party at its national convention with four delegates from 35 states. Verne I. Reynolds, 38, of Baltimore, was named for vice president, and Frank J. Passano of Brooklyn will run for New York governor. Johns is a Spokane High School graduate who worked as a mail carrier before the war and has since remained in carpentry at the Portland shipyard.
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York
Frank P. Johns
Carpenter
Portland
United States
Labor Party
Verne I. Reynolds
Baltimore
Min
Frank J. Passano
Brooklyn
New York
Johns
Spokane
Josebucgs
Ove
New Haven Bond Issue Approved by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted authority to the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad to issue notes under an agreement with First National Bank of Boavou. The notes will be exchanged for an equal amount of outstanding loads.
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Washiington
New York, New Haven
Motorman Averts Serious Collision in Bridgeport
Motorman Laster Russell of 37 Forest Court Bridgeport halted a trolley to clear the road for a runaway five ton truck driven by Jacob Shipsberg of New York City. The truck sped downhill along the trolley tracks near the center, broke the step, but the motorman backed up and avoided a crash. No injuries were reported.
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Wehstport
Laster Russell
Forest Cpurt
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Jacob Shipsberg
Riverdale Avenue
New York City
Board protests high school principal reappointment
In Bridgeport several board members opposed Moore's reappointment as High School principal amid expected controversy. Washington notes and local incidents span education, law, and public affairs with varied community impacts.
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Sridgeport
Board of Education
Moore
Asaeasorg
Senate
Hingham
Quiet Hour Expanded for Radio Listeners
Hartford May 2 The American Radio Relay League acting on the Commerce Department suggestion extends amateur quiet hours from 9 to 11 p m standard time to 9 to 12 midnight daylight saving time. The temporary change lasts until October 1 1924 and will be observed only while daylight saving time is in effect.
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Hartford
American Radio Relay League
Department of Commerce
Staf
A. R. RR
Assessors Question 1920 Valuations in Tax Prom hearing
State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett pressed questions at the fifth hearing held in the building as Assessor McCormick admitted the 1920 valuations provided the basis for current assessments. Heads of corporations testified that lower J list valuations were used, while some above 1920 figures were spared. Further explanations of varied assessments were promised next week as the investigation continued.
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William H. B
Thomas McCormick
Blodgett
Agsesnor McCormick
Missioner
Tax plan debated to aid small property owners local levy
Mayor Behrens and a committee discussed Linder’s plan to ease taxes in Brit ye yesterday. The plan proposes a two per cent depreciation value for small property owners and challenges opposition from mercantile interests. Assessor Gill warned the depreciation rate is too large and could force larger firms to offset losses as the plan shifts burdens.
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Behrens
Cotee
Brit Yemierday
Imams Linder
New Jaly
Ely
Linder
Lawrence Gre
Cleofrey Burdick
Aevo Linder
New Britain
Gill
New York
Ieland
Cherk Burdick
Nyebe Iteharg
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Arthur Wee
Govarnior Bingham
Senate of the United States
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Bishop Ave
East End
Socialist Labor Party
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Board of Aldermen Meet Fit
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Knighte of Columbus
Redding Grange
DeBisse
Newtown
Wetherfeld
Serena
Rougatuck
EH. H. Simmone
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Charles Miver
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