Norwalk Choice Is Eliminated in Gubernatorial Nominations
Hartford May 13 John R Booth of Danbury is nominated by Governor Templeton to the Superior court to replace retiring Judge James H Webb. Booth, a Common Pleas judge, would create a vacancy filled by Fret W Harford of Stamford as prosecutor. The move follows the rejection of Frederick M Peasley and Walsh’s limited support.
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Hartford
John R. Booth
Danbury
Charles A. Trempleton Teamorten
Superior Court
James H. Webb
Hamden
Templeton
Booth
Frederick M. Peasley
Senate
House
Court of Common Pleas
Fairfield County
W. Harford
Stamford
Common Pleas Court
Walsh
Peasley
Webo
John J. Walsh
Norwalk
Common Pleas
Tate
Fairfield
John W. Bay
Bridgeport
David Kleiner
New Haven
George E. Beers
Kleiner
Traffic Unit Shuffles Patrol Assignments
Four patrolmen are assigned to the Traffic bureau and one officer returns to street patrol under police orders. New traffic policemen include Wilfred Walker from the First precinct, John Connell from the First precinct, and Robert Moffman from the Third precinct. Ian Brien moves from street corner traffic duty to patrol in the First precinct.
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Wilfred Walker
Johs Connell
Robert F. Moifman
Ian Jenn ' Brien
Atreet Cerner
McCook-Niantic Sanatorium Funding Reaches Governor
Hartford May 25 The Senate backed a 260,000 appropriation to acquire land near the Seasid sanatorium for a new infirmary. The move does not name the McCook property, but another bill seeks to condemn it. A separate 3100,000 authorization for a new infirmary has cleared both houses, leaving Governor Templeton to decide.
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Teregram
Hartford
Senate
Tsast Fuyme
Bil
Tuberculosis Commission
McCook
Templeton
Sunday Baseball Legislation Inches Toward Two Year Continuance
Hartford May 15 Sunday baseball legislation deadlocked as Senate rejects Buckley amendment and passes the original bill legalizing Sunday baseball. The move ends with the present Sunday game condition likely lasting at least two more years. Senate debates delay indefinite postponement. House along party lines backs stricter enforcement, conference committee anticipated.
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AY Telegram
Hartford
Senate Today
Antian
Opeeny Meu
Senate
Trumbull
Plainville
John N. Brooks
Torington
House
John Buckley
Kilpatrick
Lederer
Bridgeport
Federal officers plan breaking of bootleggers ring
New York May 15 The government will file in federal court to break up a country wide bootlegging ring with headquarters in New York City The ring allegedly flooded the Atlantic seaboard with liquor smuggled from Scotland and the Bahamas through Miami to Boston Officials say the six men behind the operation conspired to violate the Volstead Act and defraud customs duties The Yankton crew returned to port with empty stores after an earlier seizure.
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New York
Jersey
Montauk Point Anveral
My. Falk
Federal District Court
Atlantic Seaboard
Mark
Ring
Scotland
Miami
Boston
Bridgeport Aims for Major Radio Station Lead
W Stewart Clark of General Electric in Schenectady promotes securing a premier Bridgeport broadcasting station he says will rival Schenectady’s General Fredric station. He notes Bridgeport’s eager crystal set owners and tube operators crave a strong local station, with pivotal owners likeliest to back a second major broadcaster.
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W. Stewart Clark
General Electric
Schenectady
N. Y
Bridgeport
Fredric
Arts of Urystal
Tax Exemption Move For Local Y W C A In Bridgeport
Hartford May 18 A committee from the House and Senate authorized recalling a governor’s bill to exempt the Young Women’s Christian Association property in Bridgeport from taxes The measure aims to include the exemption temporarily at least Judge William B Boardman represented the YWCA and urged parity with other Bridgeport groups The 1924 General Assembly will consider a tax exemption commission recommendation to possibly remove exemptions from public projects
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Hartford
House
Senate
Young Women’s Ontistian Association
Bridgeport
W.G.A. Dimetera
Ita
Wiliam B. Boardman
Wity Court
Comitol
Bridgeport VW
Boardman
Torea
Eireimatumdina
WW. A
More Concessions Necessary Before Release of Captives
A hurried conference of foreign ministers was called over the deadlock in negotiations for the release of captives held by Chinese bandits. Anti foreign sentiment risks rising. fifteen foreigners remain captive including two women as chiefs press new terms after earlier demands.
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Lincheng
Smerteau
Wierio
Peking
Taiturianate Pail
New Haven Brakeman Killed On Siding
A New Haven brakeman died after being struck by cars on a siding near Spring Brook houses in Howth Wethersfield this afternoon while signaling cars. The accident occurred as cars were being set off on the siding and the worker was on the track when he was struck by a moving train.
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New Haven
Haiutfort
Ja—deha Boy Molter
Thia City
Maven
Ompany
Cinplay
Spring Brook
Howth Wethersfield
France Plans Daylight Saving Time Change
On May 1 the chamber of naval affairs agreed to adopt daylight saving time after a stubborn debate. Prairie Maliegre was obliged to intervene to pave the way for the adjustment.
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France
Tuo
Police Board Eyes Efficiency Over Expansion
Police commissioners favor using funds to boost department efficiency without adding manpower. Discussions consider shifting officers from inside desk work to street patrol, possibly purchasing two motorcycles to supplement the two already bought, with no final decision. Mayor Atwater reportedly not opposed, and talks followed a University Club meeting.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Fred Atwater
Mage
University Club
Teasing Drives Boy to Death by Own Action
In Grh en Ilue Pennsylvania a ten year old Raymond Baker shot himself at home after being teased by schoolmates. His father had reproved him for skipping school stating the boy was a victim of practical jokes. He returned home, went to a bedroom and killed himself.
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Ray
Closegh T. Coughlin
Iquor
Harry V. Griswald
Sperint
Hig Apecial
Grhen
Ilue
Raymond Baker
Yeator
Episcopalian Ministers Attend Connecticut Conference
More than 180 Episcopal ministers gathered at St. John's Church for the annual Connecticut conference. Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster urged denouncing secret organizations and promoting patriotism, labor sanctity, and moral cooperation. Campion Acheson of Middletown elected secretary. Barvehouse and Jepson named assistants. A coat of arms was approved for later church approval, and the board of directors for the Church Scholarship Society was re-elected. Reports from committees and other church matters continued on page two.
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Chauncey B. Brewster
Episcopal F
Connecticut
St. John's Church
John ¥. Plumb
Belo
Barvehouse
Wiliam H. Jepson
Moxe Anil Regiland
Ts. Littell
Church Schalaship Society
Suns
Board of Missions
Kent School Teacher Missing at Inquest in Carter Death
Kent May 13 Miss Jennie Barker kindergarten teacher was subpoenaed to appear at the inquest into the death of Pebearholt Frey A Carter. Coroner A Hermans presided as witnesses and detectives examined the scene behind the town hall. Barker’s whereabouts remained uncertain after leaving Kent over a week ago and no call was made for her testimony.
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Kent
Fred A. Carter
Herman
Jennie Barker
A. Hermans
Peveareohl Frey A. Cattery
Dutile
Aidner
Mixa Barker
Ilereklin
Elased Alpars
Antonio Toxnee
Ob Litehield County
Corane
Tewilhendwa
Overwhelming House Vote Overrides Road Bill Veto
Springfield May 15 Charles E Brickley former Harvard gridiron star and Montgomery S Gibson local stock broker indicted in Superior Criminal court on charges of fraudulent stock negotiations. Brickley accused of theft of funds from Commercial Trust company related to Bigelow Hartford Carpet stock as security. Brickley, known to Bridgeport fans, formerly played for a local pro team and coached here two years ago amid conflicts with the New York Giants.
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Springfield
Iwegal
Mass
Charles E. Brickley
Harvard Gridiron Star
Montgomery S. Gibson
Legat
Brickley
Commercial Trust Company
Bigelow-Hartford Carpet
Wigan
Park City
George
Bridgeport
Charley
New York Giants
British-Russo Break Staged as House Suspends Communist
In a dramatic Commons scene MP John T. W. Newbold was suspended by a 300 to 88 vote after a token disrespectful remark toward the chairman Captain Edward Algernon Bitzrer. The session yielded no immediate break in the Russian debate as talks with Krassin would begin to avoid further delay while insisting on compliance with British demands.
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House
London
Associated Press
House of Commons
John T. W. Newbold
Newbold
Edward Algernon Bitzrer
Northamptonshire
Fitzroy
Newhald
Thuse of Commons
Land
Russia
Rapec
Leonid Krausin
Ronald McNeill
Curzon
M. Krassinova
Im Peter
Moscow
John T. King Cleared of Fraud by Court in Norwich
In Norwich on May 15 the Superior Court ruling found John T. King of Bridgeport not guilty of fraud in a case involving the Bridgeport and Danbury Railroad Company. The memorandum by Judge Allyn T. Brown dismissed charges linked to unpaid stock subscriptions and noted recoveries against other named parties.
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Norwich
Allyn T. Brown
Bridgeport Aml
John T. King
Bridgeport
Charles R. Butts
Frank W. Heanilton
Groton
James R. Linsley
New London
Butte Et al
A. Williams Sperry
New Haven
Hridgeport
Danbury
King's Imanseoy
Sperry
Lis Suneerip
Jigs Brown
Planin
Tewidae
Defaud
Ripgan
Dolores of Follies Married to Sportsman Paris
Dolores, known from the Follies, wed a sportsman in Paris on a Saturday. Her official name is Karhovine Marie, and she plans to move to the United States later this year with her husband.
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Dolores
Follies
Paris
Alontair Peotina
Cold Wave Prompts Eastern U.S. Freeze Outlook
Washington reports a cold wave tightening its grip east of the Mississippi, following a central storm tonight expected to sweep eastward through the night and tomorrow. Weather bureau warns of rapidly falling temperatures and sharper chill as the system moves inland.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Senate Delays Action For Das Unprecedented Veto Repudiated
Hartford May co i unprecedented repudiation of executive veto came in the House today when two high highway bills passed despite the governor's veto. One would read in toll and stafford areas. the other trunk line from Hadlyme to Norwalk. Votes were 208 to 5 and 205 to 3. The Senate tabled the bills due to absence of the chair. House leaders said the bills reflect public needs and trunk line plans, with debates over state funds and project scope.
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Telezrnam
Hartford
Toll
Stafford
Hadlyme
Nor
Buckley
Sovernor Templeton
John Buckley
Gor
Hiram Bingham
Howard BR. Dunham
Wethersfield
Line
Faulkner @f
New Haven
Sumner
Bollea
Democrats
Beers
Watertomrpe
Mitchell
Southbury
Republic Escans
Senate
James H. MacDonald
Templeton
House
J. Edwin Brainard
Branford
Tolland-ford
Norwich
Radio Outfit Planned To Aid Police Department
Bridgeport police move to install a citywide radio system to broadcast fugitive and missing person descriptions and exchange criminal reports with other cities. The Board of Police Commissioners approved transferring $7,500 to install radio signals at key precincts, with potential for up to $7,800 if extended. A committee will study the project and authority to purchase equipment if funds allow.
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Bridgeport
Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Apportion
West End
Prisout Vhs Riest Previn
Nida
Impoglaait
William H. Rye Jr
T. J. Pardy
Matallathes Sihalg
Ryan
Pardy
Wedin Nui
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Tion
Pranves
Ginnus
Pasieus
Sunday Post
Gridiron Star
Charley Brickley
Barvard
Krassin
Vitis
Pleton
Notcares House
Chatnam
Capitol
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