Stamford Police Capture Trio of Auto Thieves
Stamford police capture three teen thieves led by Angel Salan on a stolen Massachusetts car near Greyrock Place. Salan, 16, of Portland, with Andrew Grant, 16, also of Portland, and Harry Kovesky, 16, of Portland, admitted stealing the car and breaking into a Portland barber shop to steal money. The stolen razors were recovered. suspects held for Portland police.
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Joseph Lyden
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Greyrock Place
Angel Salan
Middle Street
Portland
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Footguards Meet Belgian Notables in Brussels Tea
In Brussels on May 18 AP Connecticut and Virginia military bodies visiting Belgium were guests of honor at a tea hosted by Ambassador and Mrs Phil ips. Noted Belgians including General Keesteens attended. The groups will be reviewed by King Albert tomorrow. Representatives decorated the tomb of the unknown soldier.
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English strikers temporarily hired in day to day contracts
May 18 AP London The Master Painters association said its members would re engage striking workers on day-to-day contracts pending a national printing industry settlement. The London General Omnibus Co refuses to re employ saboteurs or supervisory staff who walked out. The London deckers have withdrawn pickets but not resumed work.
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London General Omnibus Company
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Ansonia Painter Hurt In Plunge From Ladder
John Pratt a 28 year old painter residing on Vine street was injured after a ladder he began to ascend at the Sears residence 33 Mott street slipped. He fell about 30 feet to a cement sidewalk and over a ten foot bank to a walk. He was taken to Griffin hospital in critical condition with a fractured skull and other injuries.
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John Pratt
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Griffin Hospital
Sears
Mott Street
Westchester Community Notes and Upcoming Events
Monroe May 18 Special Washington Lodge and Lady Martha Chapter invite 10% to service at Jesse Lee M E church Easton on Sunday at 10 am standard time. Dance in Town hall Saturday May 23 under Harmony Grange for building fund with committees listed. Out-of-town visitors include Miss Mildred Merrill of New York and Mr and Mrs Stanley visiting locally. Rev Henry Walbersham to attend Diocesan convention in Hartford May 18 and 19. Harmony Grange members attended Newtown Grange meeting Tuesday night.
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Ded Merrill
New York
Wilard Stanley
Ridgeport
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William Strawn
Bethelam Pa
Alfred Edwards
Henry Walbersham
Hartford
Jtarmony
Southern Baptists vow to uphold Volstead Act stance
The Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Houston with delegates from eight states and over 3,090 members declared firm opposition to any change in the Volstead Act and to any compromise on the belief that God alone created man. The group also rejected evolution theories, labeling beer and wine as inveterate enemies of humanity and denouncing anti creation ideas.
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Southern Baptist Convention
Stratford Art Exhibit by Stratford Pupils Shown
Stratford May 13 Special An exhibit of industrial art by grammar school pupils at Center school drew attention from parents and art lovers. The display includes pottery miniature furniture dolls houses posters weaving work and bird houses supervised by Mrs Harriet M Ida.
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Stonington Priest Transferred to Danbury Pastor Takeover at St Josephs
The Rev James E. O'Brien of St Marys Church Stonington is transferred to Danbury to become rector of St Josephs Church. Bishop Nilan announced the appointment noting OBrien succeeds the late Rev W H Tam Dullard. OBrien, a native of Bratford, previously served at St Josephs Cathedral Hartford and in Waterbury before his first post as curate in Stonington in 1910.
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Dapper Don Collins Faces Trial Over Hotel Bill
In New York on May 1 Dapper Don Collins pleaded not guilty to beating a hotel out of 313 08 dollars amid charges of theft narcotics and related crimes. He claimed living at 101 Center Street Tilly the Torsha prison and was held for trial on May 20.
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NW York
Police drop foul play theory in Ward disappearance
Trenton New York May 13 AP police here and in New York discard foul play in the mysterious disappearance of Walter S Ward a New York millionaire whose abandoned automobile was found in a wakeage at a conference led by Captain Ayres missing persons bureau and local officers Ward feared the 50000 damages suit set for trial this week in the seventh federal district court in New York with his parents seeking compensation for their son Clarence Peters ex marine whose services were at issue is noted as a plaintiff two cars were said to be paired with Ward s machine Thursday night and investigators seek their owners.
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New York
Walter S Ward
Captain Ayres
Bureau of New York
Ward
Federal District Court
Clarence Peters
Yourder
Affe Aed Services
Walter
Waid
State May Establish Printing Plant Hartford
Connecticut may create its own printing plant as the board of control ordered state comptroller Frederick M. Salmon of West Fort to study advisability. The action comes after approving printing large lots of state reports including 1260 copies of the compensation commissioner's digests 8000 copies of a geographic survey 3000 copies of a natural history survey and 1000 copies of the teachers retirement board report. Miss Caroline Penniman of Milammetown asked for funds to connect new cottages at Long Lane Industrial School for Girls to the nearest sewer line. Tide Board postponed action pending more information and cost estimates.
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Connecticut
Board of Control
Frederick M. Salmon
West Fort
Tax Dodger Is Released On Bond
Hubert M Gagner of Tast Longmeadow was jailed for nonpayment of 281 dollars state income tax on 7756 dollars winnings from an Albany pool. He was released on bond today with 30 days to raise the tax. failure means return to jail. He denies squandering winnings citing family needs and says part went to a house in his wife’s name.
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Mass
Hubert M Gagner
Tast Longmeadow
Albany
Gagner
Msana
Sentry’s quick action averts rail disaster near Atlanta
In Ballwood yards Atlanta on May 13 a sentry in a railroad tower halted a Flamingo line crash. Five cars derailed after a switch miscue, injuring two Pullman porters and bruising several passengers. The early decision prevented a wider wreck as a Nashville Chattanooga St Louis to Florida train neared collision.
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Ballwood Yards
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Chattanooga
St. Louis
Pulmans
Alcohol Runner Is Fined In Stamford
Henry Coppola of 352 Pleasant Street New York was fined 3250 and sentenced to 30 days in jail with execution suspended by Judge Samuel Young for transporting 105 gallons of alcohol. Coppola, arrested 10 days ago, claimed he believed the liquid was denatured alcohol and that he had the right to transport it after pleading guilty.
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Stamford
Henry Coppola
Pleasant Street
New York
Costa
Samuel Young
Coppola
Truck Driver Absolved in Waterbury Crash
John McCarthy of 141 Highlain avenue Naugatuck driver of a State Highway department truck was absolved of responsibility in the April 24 crash that killed Carmela Marcella 4 when she dashed into the street to fetch a penny. Coroner T BE Conway ruled McCarthy drove carefully the vehicle brakes were in excellent condition and the speed was limited to 16 miles an hour.
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John McCarthy
Highlain Avenue
Naugatuck
State Highway Department
Carmela Marcella
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Conway
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