Reed urges Bridgeport to grow with business harmony
Congressman Daniel A Reed told Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce that harmony among industrialists bankers and clubs boosts growth He praised Secretary Crosby and urged civic cooperation noting New Haven’s larger chamber and suggesting Bridgeport’s potential from small bold steps to attract trade He shared an anecdote of an ostrich farm to illustrate town development starts with small ideas
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Daniel A Reed
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield
Chamber
Reed
Congressman Meritt
House of Repreentatives
Congress
Bridgeport
Crosby
Bantery
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New Haven
Coneraman Reed
Echogs
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Chicago
Buffalo
Florida
Bridgeweart
Former Sweetheart of Dicky Loeb Robbed in Chicago
Lorraine Nathan former sweetheart of Richard Loeb and witness in the Loeb Leopold trial was robbed in Chicago. As she and her sister Rosalind said good night to their escorts before their home, a thief stole a $500 diamond ring concealed in a new mouth, a $1900 check, an $83,000 motor car, $65 in currency, and jewelry worth several hundred dollars.
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Chicago
Lorraine Nathan
Ricehard Loeb
Loeb-Leopold
Franka
Rosalind
Lorraine
Hagobian settles out of court for attack on Dawe
Dr Jacob Hagobian dentist and Samuel Dawe president of the Board of Police Commissioners reached a satisfactory settlement over a $200 libel judgment. Judge Newell Jennings had found Hagobian caused a newspaper publication to defame the city official. Hagobian plans an appeal to the Supreme Court of Errors.
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Jacob
Hagobian Bruzeport
Samuel Dawe
Board of Police Commissioners
Dawe
Newell Jennings
Hagobian
Jennings
Lbel
Supreme Court of Errors
Bridgeport Herald
W Hagobian
Poice
Eacoop
Hagoblan
Mill Hill Avenue
John J Walsh
Civil Court of Common Pleas
Dane
Walsh
Receiver named for leather firm in Connecticut
Elliot W Peck of Stratford was named receiver of the Charles JH Kemper company, Jewther d alere of Westport by Judge Alfred Baldwin in superior court yesterday. Fred M Salmon, Connecticut comptroller, testifying as Westport Trust vice-president, urged dissolution of the Kemper company for the creditors and shareholders. Edmund Wolfe of the First National Bank of Bridgeport supported receivership, while Charles M Kemper argued the firm could recover without a receiver. The leather business was in poor shape but expected to improve. the judge sentenced the matter after two hearings.
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Elliot W Peck
Stratford
Charles JH Flemper Company
Jewther d+alere
Westport
Alfred
Baldwin
Fred M Salmon
Connecticut
Westpot Trust Companys
Kempe Company
Edmund Wolfe
Fist National Bank of Bridgeport
Liquiditon
Charles M Kemper
Capre Red
Governor Moore Named National Elk Head
William K Devereaux ex-ruler of the Elks started a push to nominate Wor trnor Moore as grand national ruler at the Elks home dedication in Mortclatr. The movement gained momentum as the national convention is slated for Chicago in June. Atwill of Washington is the current grand ruler.
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William K Devereaux
The
Elks
Wortrnor Moore
Devereaux
Aleady
Chicago
Jane A . Atwill
Washington
Maine burglar held in gas station killing
Alfred S Cook a gas station attendant was killed 18 months ago in Portland Maine. Herbert F Willette was held without bail on grand jury indictment after arraignment. William H Gratz alleged to have in an early confession and was arraigned as an accessory before the fact. Gratz has two prior prison terms for robbery in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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Portland
Maine
Alfred S Cook
Herbert F Willette
Wiliam H Gratz
Br Willette
Gratz
Masachusetts
Connecticut
Federal Power Commission cautions on Niagara River control
The Federal Power Commission told Charles Hughes that federal authority over water power in the lower Niagara River coexists with New York state power. A letter, replying to Hughes’s December 14 1925 claim the state held primary authority, states Congress alone can consent to structures in the river and that both agencies share public interest duties. The commission notes joint conclusions may be sought, but court determination is left to resolve federal and state jurisdiction.
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New York State
Niigara
Charles EH Hughes
Spec al
Tetter
Mri Hughey
Lower Nagata
Ape
International Joint Commission
Maid of the Mist
Lower
Niagaras
International Stream Congress
Commission
Eal
Sermons Warn Jury In Burlington County Trial
Mount Holly clergymen urged congregations to attend the trial of eight defendants in the Rancocas Greekques case. Judge William W Slaughter warned jurors against outside influence after defense counsel complained sermons heard by jurors may sway deliberations. Clergymen cited Burling County honor as at stake during services yesterday.
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William W Slaughter
Patrolman James Kinney Killed While On Duty
Patrolman James Kinney aged 82 was shot and killed while on patrol. Local authorities investigate a gang of burglars as the motive and connection to the waterfront area is being explored.
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Willstilleome
James Kinney
Berenger to Sail for France on May 22
French Ambassador Berenger will sail for France May 22 to assist in piloting the debt funding agreement through the French parliament. He will speak on the subject May 20 before the Franco American Society in New York. He conveys regards to President Coolidge in preparation for his departure.
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Berenger
France
Trench
Franco American Society
New York
Thrurmmbassador
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