Slashed Daughter for Refusing Care in Norwalk
Temporary insanity as defense in the case of Steve Demko a 46 year old South Norwalk man who last February slashed his daughter Margaret with a razor nearly fatally wounding her. Demko claimed intoxication and amnesia while a judge remanded him for sentencing. The attack followed demko’s insistence that Margaret care for his other six children when she refused and took a job in Stamford. Three physicians found him mentally unbalanced due to heavy whiskey intake and the assault charge was reduced from murder to aggravated assault amid intoxication concerns.
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South Norwalk
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Stamford
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Williams announce Matilda Williams engaged to John Damskev
Milford May 14 Special to The Telegram. Mr and Mrs Hales B Williams of 246 High street announce the engagement of their daughter Matilda to John F P Damskev formerly of Milford. Miss Williams has just returned home after a visit in the south. Announcement of the wedding date will be made later.
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Hales B. Williams
High Street
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Freckles: Time to Get Rid of Ugly Spots
Ad promises Othine double strength clears freckles in short use. Urges buying from druggist with money back guarantee if no improvement. Few ounces claimed to fully clear skin including lightened freckles and complexion.
Committee names chosen to seek. Havens favored for Fifth district chair
At a district club meeting Alfred W. Burdick provided no firm statement on the Fifth district chair. A majority backed Elmer H. Havens over City Sheriff John Maloney, while Burdick continued to consider Maloney among others. A committee of Royal D Pride Robert Barrowa and Alderman Fred W Wallingan was appointed to meet with Burdick to discuss the chair.
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Alfred W. Burdick
Havens
John Maloney Burdick
Maloney
Royal D Pride
Robert Barrowa
Fred W Wallingan
Dunham Aims to Bar Bunglers in Insurance Field
Connecticut insurance commissioner Howard P. Dunham spoke at the Bridgeport Association of Insurance Agents urging cooperation to purge the field of unqualified agents. He praised the state qualification law, vowing to ensure licenses go only to men with character, ability, and knowledge of insurance laws, and to expose past "ridiculous" entrants.
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Howard P. Dunham
Bridgeport Association of Insurance Agents
Stratfield Hotel
State Commission
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Coolidges Attend Miss Wallace Wedding in Washington
May 14 President and Mrs Coolidge attended the wedding of Miss Mary Wallace daughter of Secretary and Mrs Wallace to Dr Charles Bruggsman first Secretary of the Swiss Legation in Paris The ceremony was at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Dr and Mrs Bruggsman will sail Saturday for Europe.
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Vatican Denies Reports of Pope Pius Illness
May 14 The Vatican issued a denial of circulating reports that Pope Pius was indisposed. The denial followed publicity given to the rumors by the Tribuna, as officials sought to quell speculation about the pope’s health.
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Bill to raise Supreme Court and federal judges pay
Washington May 14 The House judiciary committee chairman Graham introduced a bill to raise salaries for Supreme Court and federal judges. The plan sets Chief Justice at 26000, circuit and district judge scales, and adds four Court of Claims judges with no successors.
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Leaders to Meet Soon to Perfect Coolidge Club
Coolidge club leaders plan a meeting at William E. Burnham home to organize the group in this city. An executive committee will be formed akin to town party committees, with Burnham aiming to select capable members for each district for fall elections. The move hints at positioning aldermanic candidates against the King organization to influence the council.
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pAnon Council
Kentucky Democrats Endorse McAdoo for President
Kentucky Democrats endorsed William G. McAdoo for president and backed state leaders and party chiefs. The day also saw the unexpected withdrawal of Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama from the Kentucky contest, a move McAdoo managers say could strengthen a solid McAdoo delegation to New York under a potential unit rule.
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Kentucky
William G. McAdoo
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
New York
Harris Post, V F W Celebrates Tonight in Bridgeport
Raymond Harris post No. 145 Veterans of Foreign Wars holds an anniversary program at 188 State artest club rooms this evening. All members urged to attend as the post plans to participate in the state encampment June 6 to 8 in Waterbury. Bridgeport veterans to lead the parade June 7. Commander James E Murphy calls for new members to boost attendance and appearance.
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Waterbury
Bridge Port
Bridgeport
James E Murphy
Twelve Arrested in Series of Day Raids
In Sol Sutton ton May 14 twelve men and women were arrested for alleged violation of prohibition laws and eight others were held as frequented in raids conducted here early this evening under the supervision of Prosecuting Attorney H. D. Fitzpatrick assisted by County Detective Edward J Tuekey and personnel from a private detective agency.
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Laws
H. D. Fitst Patrick
Edward J Tuekey
Maryland Republicans Name Coolidge Delegates at Baltimore Convention
The Republican State convention in Baltimore selected G O P delegates to the national convention in Cleveland next month and instructed Maryland’s delegation to support President Coolidge. The meeting declared him the choice of Maryland Republicans by an overwhelming vote.
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Cleveland
Coolidge
Maryland
Mrs Smith Improves After Pneumonia Illness
Mrs Catherine Smith mother of Governor Smith has been ill with pneumonia for ten days at her daughter's home in Brooklyn and is steadily improving per her physician Dr Joan HR Reb. The crisis has not passed but breathing is easier and she rests comfortably. Devon May 14 special to Telegran. The ninth annual concert and hall of Devon Hose Company No. will be held Friday night in Devon 4 C. Hall. Music for dancing will be furnished by Al Lt sum 3 Country club Simhesira.
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Brooklyn
Joan HR Reb
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Devon Hose
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al Lt Sum
Country Club
Simhesira
Army Officers Bill Passes House Aims at National Guard Roles
Washington May 14 A Senate bill to raise national guard officer numbers without boosting enlisted strength was approved by the House and sent to conference. It would increase non commissioned officers by up to 1987 across grades and allow re enlistment for three years in the National Guard instead of one.
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Senate
National Guard
Army
Tear bombs used to dislodge man trapped by posse
At May 14 00 Jacob Ott aged 47 barricaded in his farm house eight miles south of New Athens Illinois for several hours this afternoon holding more than a score of deputy sheriffs at bay with riot guns and tear bombs He surrendered late this afternoon and is jailed Bystanders Doctor Lanter and Walter Saverwein of New Athens were wounded in the arm by Ott’s gunfire.
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Jacob Ott
New Athens
Dr. Lanter
Walter Saverwein
New Athena
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