Connecticut Delegation Lines Up Behind Gov Smith At Convention
Delegates and alternates at the Stratfield hotel caucus indicate Connecticut favors Gov. Smith for the national convention. Homer S. Cum mings seeks a McAdoo vote share but faces opposition from Smith backers. James J. Walsh of Merrien named delegation chair. Cum mings and Caroline Ruutz Rees named to the national committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Walsh
Merrien
Mr. Cummings
Mise Caroline Ruutz-Rees
GreenwWich
Smith
Cummings
New Haven
Terming
Connect
Archibald McNeil
Jrr
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Fannie Dixon Welch
Colum
Silk Shirts and Dough Puzzle Jail for Robbery Case
In Criminal Superior Court Judge Marvin heard cases of Fred C. Smith John Prince and Merwin Lynch who pleaded guilty to stealing a safe from Stratford drugstore post office April 9. A man called Silk Shirts inspired by talk of dough led to the plan. Lynch got six months suspended. others jailed for minor counts. Steve Demko faced aggravated assault over harming his daughter. sentenced to three months. Walter Krachhenski received ten days for pranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. P Waldo Marvin
Criminal Superior Court
Fred C. Smith
John Prince
Merwin Lynch
Prakeoh
Stratford
Theodore F. Oakey
E Taarle Garlick
Marvin
Garrick
Comtence
Lynch
Steve Demko
Norwalk
Walter Krachhenski
Stamford
Mabel L. Brown
Kittenner
Roberts
Thibault
Banking Institute
Democratic Nations
Governo Smith
James J
John F. Heldogg
Supreme Bench
Frederick M. Peasley
Iast
Alfred J. Neel
Epubhican
Om '1 Enteplonere
Marwin
Baer Ringales
Enpedier
Fifth Avenue
New York
Fcture
Feta
Greenwich
Cee ST
Byxbee
Stratford Methodist Church
Az Ia
Grand Jury Fails to Return True Bill Against Mrs Tell
Middletown May 18 The Middlesex Superior Court Grand Jury in session failed to find a true bill in the case of Mrs Johanna Tell charged with slaying Charles F Blair of Killingworth The jury was dismissed after three instructions from Judge Arthur F Elis A new trial term is expected in September with Mrs Tell remaining in Haddam Jail until then
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Middletown
Arthur F. Elis
Middlesex County Superior Court
Johanna Tell
Charles F. Blair
Killingworth
Thomas C. Flood
Talesmen
Elis
Tell
Tiger Stunned by Refusal of Foley as Ruler
New York May 15 Surrogate James A Foley spurned the leadership of Tammany Hall as an internal shock followed claims of his acceptance. Charles Murphisle cited poor health while Governor Smith and Norman E Mack denied firm approval. A new leadership vote was planned for a few days with closed doors sessions at the Wigwam.
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Tiger
Foley
New York
Tammanys Hall
James A. Foley
Charles Murphisle
Smith
Norman E. Mack
Clons
Tammany
Wiliam Allen
Blinded by headlights driver overturns car on embankment
William Grady of 173 Harlem Avenue Bridgeport says headlights blinded him on the shore road en route to Bridgeport causing his car to overturn onto an embankment. He escaped injury and was arrested by state police on a reckless driving charge. Washington dispatch notes first garden party with Mrs Coolidge hosting over a thousand guests.
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Port
Shore Road
Bridgeport
William Grady
Harlem Avenue
Grady
Governor Elevates Peasley as Judge Amid GOP Pushback
Frederick M Peasley of Cheshire becomes a Superior Court judge as Governor Templeton gains a win over the Republican party. The move follows the death of Justice Burpee, advancing Judge Kellogg to the Supreme bench and reshaping the state bench. Peasley will resign Waterbury District Court duties May 16 with a later appointment to fill the vacancy.
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Templeton
John P. Kellogg
Supreme Bench
General Assembly
Telezr N
Kellogg
Peasley
District Court of
Waterbury
Supreme Court
Airfield
Haver County
Haver
Snperior
Republica State
Connecticut
Judge Peasley
Cheshire
Pene
District Court
Orly
Lfs
Ex-Bank Official Pleads Mercy After $15,000 Shortage
Alfred J Noel, former assistant secretary and treasurer of North End Bank and Trust, confessed to embezzling 15000. He told Judge L Waldo Marvin he is destitute after surrendering home, car, and furnishings to make restitution. Noel was remanded for sentencing next Tuesday as bank officials and Bonding Co urged leniency and consistency in future cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End Bank and Trust Company
Alfred J Noel
L. Waldo Marvin
John T. L Hubbell
Bank and Trust Company
Noel
Homer & Cummings
Stock Exchange Bans Election Bets On Customers
The New York Stock Exchange Board forbids members to hold or place election bets for customers. In prior years millions moved through exchange offices during city, state, and national elections. Non-member firms remain unaffected by the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Governors
New York Stock Exchange
Congress Backs Japanese Exclusion Bill In Both Houses
Congress approves the conferences report on the immigration restriction bill setting Asiatic exclusion after July 1. The measure moves toward the President who is expected to sign, while some members object to certain provisions such as census-based exceptions and alien seamen rules. The vote was 58 to 44 in the House and 69 to 9 in the Senate, with party lines largely submerged.
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Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Ives
White House
State and Labor Department
House
Senate
Farmer-Labor
Colt
Rhode Island
Frasier and Ladd
North Dakota
McLean
Connecticut
Sterling
South Dakota
Repub-icans
Owen
Oklahoma
Walsh
Massachusetts
Bhinstead
Minnesota
Tha House
Conte Fonse
Renca
Zinlman
Ryland
Dallinger
Mra Cachrane
Connecticut Seaside Tuberculosis Sanatorium Scarcity Crisis
Thousands of crippled children across Connecticut await treatment from the Seaside sanatorium at Niantic and Meriden facilities. The 1928 act authorized $200,000 with $25,000 for land, but land acquisition and expansions lag, leaving the waiting list long and urgent care unavailable. Attorney General Healy previously began land proceedings. continuation noted.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Niantic
General Assembly
Meriden Sanatorium
Herda
State Tuberculosis Commission
Governor Templeton To Head State Chamber Banquet
Governor Charles A Templeton and Mayor F William Behrens will be guests of honor at the formal banquet ending the 26th annual State Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Stratfield hotel May 22 Senator George H Moses of New Hampshire will be dinner speaker with Concord Mass consultant Gaylor Cummin also speaking on Citizen Cooperation with the Government Delegates from Bridgeport Chamber include Richard Oppel F W Behrens Carl F Dietz T E Logan and others with alternates named for the two day convention opening May 21
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Charles A Templeton
F. William Behrene
State Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Hotel
George H. Moses
New Hamp_shire
Secong
Gaylor Cummin
Concord
Maas
Clute
Bridgeport Chamber
Richard Oppel
F. W. Behrens
Carl F., Dietz
T. E Logan
W. P. Rh
R. L Prench
Lyhne
C. V. Barrington
Schnee
A. E. Macdonald
Noyes Alling
Ex Navy Man and Firemen Rescue Son From River
Ernest Allen a former Navy man and William Gerty aided by Westport fire department ladders rescued 12 year old Ernest Allen and two friends from the Saugatuck River near the State Street bridge as crowds watched. The trio had been playing along the river when rising tides trapped them beneath the bridge. The father swam to help the boy who cannot swim while others joined in lowering ladders and bringing them ashore to cheers.
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Lad
Westport
Tne
State Street Bridge
Saugatuck
Ernest Allen
Navy
Ernest
Allen
William “Duke” Gerty
Fla
Allen Boy
Lester Fanton
James Felite
Fan Ien
Felice
Gartz
Fire Department
Jmearts
Yochelman Unfit to Practice Says Attorney General
Hartford May 15 Much of the evidence before State Referee Marcus Holcomb concerns filings by ec lectic medical groups about college approvals for licensure in Connecticut A 1923 AG opinion on examining boards is cited and Anne Brigham Longley of Massachusetts testifies with records presented.
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Hartford
Marcus H. Holcomb
State Council of Health
Connecticut
Stanley H. Osborn
Eclectic Medical Journal
National Eclectic Medical Association
Cole Legea
John B. Dillon
Healthy
Osborn
Department of Health
Dillon
Brats Department of Health
Tufte College
Anne Brigham Longley
Boston
Prior
Massachusetts
Heavy car impounded for beer after police stop
State police stopped a westbound pleasure car on Post road in Westport. The vehicle loaded with 10 cases of beer carried Percy Carrigan of 17 Jefferson Street and James Ahern of Matt Street Stratford Point. Both men were arrested on charges of transporting liquor.
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Westport
State Polles Fy‘ing
Poat Road
Percy Carrigan
Jefferson Street
James Ahern
Matt Street
Stratford Point
Carrigan
Ahern
Lone Bandit Escapes With Payroll in Florida Heist
A lone bandit entered the American Railway Express office in Gainesville and High Springs and fled with a payroll estimated between 16 000 and 20 000. I T Pendleton company agent and a shopman were present. The bandit and driver escaped in a small touring car.
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Gainesville
Fla
American Railway Express Company
High Springs
Here
Atlantic Coast
I. T. Pendleton
Yankee Gifts Bridgeport Feats A Connecticut Country Boy
A Bridgeport Sunday Post feature highlights a Connecticut country boy who blends Yankee skill and imagination, drawing world attention while continuing to work. The piece contrasts critics who undervalue Yankee inventiveness with the capable figure whose talents captivate audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot Howe
PT. Barnum
Connecticut
Overriding Vote Deferred on Leaders Belie
Bridgeport report notes a stalled override bid on a leaders vote amid political maneuvering. Local figures and committees react as courts handle family and civil injury claims while regional officials discuss banking, employment, and safety matters.
Edith Kelly Gould Loses Suit for Share of French Estate
Edith Kelly Gould failed in a French suit to obtain half of her former husband Frank J Gould's property in France. The court ruled she had no right to a share since the Goulds maintained a United States domicile and followed separate property rules there.
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Paris
Edith Kelly Gould
France
Frank Ja Gould
United States
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