Woman Admits Falsification of Birth Records
New York May 18 AF additional stories of alleged mistreatment of infants and falsification of records in the baby home run by Mrs Helen Geisen Volk were disclosed to Assistant District Attorney Ryan. A midwife testified she signed a birth certificate but felt she was tricked while a nurse said she was threatened to prevent her from speaking. A woman named Sadie Howard was jailed on $5,000 bail for keeping seven infants in a home permitted for one. Undertaker records are being checked to locate Stephen Angere, a baby under a year believed connected to the case. Geisen Volk is held on $9,000 bail for substituting children and exceeding her permit.
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New York
Helen Augustg Gelsen- Volk
East 86Th Street
Ryan
Flore Vasahlo
Gelsen-Volk
Annette Souldieres
Rurse
Geisen-Volk
Sadie Howard
Wolf
Stephen Angere
Mia Geisen-Volk
State Department of Health
Angere
Geisen- Volk
East 8Th Street
Mra Geisen-Volk
New Haven
W. Rodgers
Navy Department
Norman’ Thomas
Rongera
Mr Thomas
Pacific
RAM ROW BOATS DWINDLE TO SEVEN
A coast guard blockade off a port reduces drifting liquor boats to seven while a patrol boat keeps watch. Reports say more craft drift or anchor 100 to 2060 miles offshore as crews attempt to dodge the blockade. Commander Yeandle discusses budget limits and the plan to maximize use of current equipment over six months. Admiral Billard weighs leave for guardsmen aboard blockade craft.
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Freeport
Long Island
Row
Yeandle
Billccd
Congress
Coast Guard
Yeahdle Sair
Billard
Evolution Attack by Bryan Scored
A continuation recounts Bryan denouncing the Tennessee anti evolution statute and urging that education reflect biblical authority. He opposes teaching that contradicts the Bible and attacks the authority of scientists while defending school funding via taxpayers.
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Bryan
Bridgeport Council Delays Attack On Ripper Bill
The Bridgeport Common Council debates opposition to a Senate bill described as a political tactic by the Republican faction. Aldermen push to fight the measure in court if it passes, while debating charter amendments lengthening the superintendent of charities term and various park and street actions. The session also covers refreshment stall permissions, railroad spur approval, and the annual building commission report detailing permits, street work, and city finances.
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Bridgeport
Senate
Republican
Coramon Council
Common Council
Anu
Trumbull
Iderman William J Ard
Hogan
Henry Koehler
Challenger
Hartford
Alaming
Ard
Superintendent of Charities
Angus FP
Thorne
John J. Farmer
Edehth
Beardsley Park Golf Links
August Sehl
Ducky” Holmes
Sanford
Fred W. Harrison
Sta
Ross Foote
Holmes Hsa
Schi
Harrison
Hulmes
Holmes
Acording
Sebi
Foote
Building Commission
Garrity
Walter W Garrity
Harrigen
Tnit
Water Street
Golden Hill Street
Gold Street
Alfred W. Bur-neh
Austin Nichols Company
Connecticut Company
Meiloy
Board of
Legislative Committee
United Patriotic Societies, Inc
Grand Army of the Republic
Edward A. Drew
Sehrens
Alty
Drew
Bridgeport Brass Company
Frank X. McCarten
Willam J. Heaty
Westend
Waa
Poperties Corporation
Yost
Railroad Avenue
Main Street
Jewett Avenue
Henry Street
The
Council
Bull's Head
Director of Public Works
Germany vows Dawes adherence and independent policy
In a speech Herr Stiesemann affirmed Germany would abide by the Dawes plan, seek good will with Latin American nations, and pursue an independent foreign policy. He urged no security pact without German participation, criticized the Cologne zone non evacuation, and warned that a Western coalition would threaten Germany while emphasizing disarmament and peaceful world order.
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Dawes
Luther
Germany
United States
Mexico
Russia
Rapallo
Cologne
League of Nations
Herr Stiesemann
Wallingford Man May Head Norwalk Schools
Norwalk panel may elect a new school chief at a special Board of Education meeting Thursday evening. Professor John Lund of Wallingford Public Schools is viewed as the leading candidate to succeed George V. Buchanan, whose contract expires June 30. The board may also consider extending the superintendent’s contract from one to three years.
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Norwalk
Board of Education
George V. Buchanan
John Lund
Wallingtford
Lund
thia @meetne
Mir. Buchanan
Ansonia Court Clears Non Support Cases and Funeral Notice
In Ansonia on Monday Judge A L Munger presided over three cases. Harry Mott received four days in jail for non support, while Fred Saunder was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving, and Frank Ferenendes paid 5 dollars and costs for nuisance. Funeral services for Susan E Moulthrop, longtime Ansonia resident, were held at her home on Moulthrop Avenue with many attendees. she was born June 1, 1840, and devoted member of Christchurch. She is survived by numerous relatives including Lucy Jennings and several nieces and nephews and is interred at Pine Brook Cemetery.
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Ansonta
Specia
Ety Court
A. L. Munger
Harry Mott
Fred Saunder
Frank Ferenendes
Costa
Irene Graham
Susan’ E. Moulthrop
Ansonia
Moulthrop
Misa Moulthrop
Shelton Moulthrop
Christchurch
Lucy Jennings
Arthur T. Bakiwin
Floyd Thurston
Anaanda
Munice Blackmion
Woodbridge
Mira
Joseph Medvicott
Bridgeport
David N. Moulthrop
Providence
R. I
George L. Hubbell
Los Gatos
California
John L. Hubbell
Death Fear Seals Lips of Witnesses in Bramford Inquest
An inquest will be held by Phelan into Sunday morning shooting at Bramford. Autopsies by Drs. Sherill and Weaver found three stab wounds in DeAngelo and three bullets in Verteli brothers, with evidence linking a 32 calibre revolver to the scene. Police report DeAngelo’s past altercations and a bootlegging background. witnesses are scarce besides Mrs. Annie Gaskins who described the scene and ambulance arrival.
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Bramford
George Sherill
Bruce Weaver
Sherill
Verteli Brothers
DeAngelo
Round Park
New York
Connecticut
Greenwich Street
Stamford
Ventali Brothers
New York State
Frank
Yonkers
Giuseppe
Peekskill
Spurce Street
Ampello Leguardia
DeAngreo
Spruce Street
Annie Gaskins
Weat Main Street
Post
Obituary notices fill city churches in weekend services
A cluster of funeral services and burials are recorded across multiple readings: Hilarreo Hibbara Howard Avenue died Friday with a Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church and burial at St Michael's Cemetery. John Kluagay, 41, honored at St Stephen's Church and St Michael's. Antello Violante, 58, paid with Mass at Holy Rosary and burial at St Michael's. Cessie McMullen, 43, at Blessed Sacrament with Rev John J. Walsh presiding and burial at St Michael's, pallbearers named. Other obsequies include Joseph Tamas, Allan M. Ridpath, Nellie Regan, Ida Ann Pettit, William Demko infant, Olive Jaconette, Mary Dulti, Pauline Koscal, Joseph Delbero, Elizabeth Maher, and Blind William Fairchild, each with church services and interment at local cemeteries.
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Hilarreo Hibbara Howard
Linperum and Heaphy
State Street
St Patrick's Church
John C. Lynch
St. Michaels Cemetery
Crane Valve
John Kluagay
Bostwick Avenue
St. Stephen's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Antello Violante
Cedar Street
Holy Rosary Church
Cessie McMullen
Patrick MccMullen
Buggets Lane
O'Cock
Blessed Sacrament Church
John J. Walsh
Franz Carr
James Quinn
James McGuire
Thomas Blenne
Peter Clark
Hugh Gallagher
Nellie Regan
St Vincent's Hospital
Booth Street
St. Mary’s Church
Iia Ann Pettit
Ida Ann Pettit
George J. Pettit
Connecticut Avenue
Bridgepont Hospital
G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
H Foster Piper
Newfield M E
Lawrence
L. I
Willam Demko
Willam
Helen Demko
Hanover Street
Tamil Gulyassi
Holy Trinity Greek Catholic Church
Olive Jaconette
Frank Jwonette
Stratford
Bridgeport Hospital
Louis A. Abriola
Tas
Washington Avenue
William HH. Jepson
St Luke’s Episcopal Church
Park Cemetery
Pauline Koscal
Joseph Koscal
Franklin Avenue
Holy Name of Jesus Church
St. James Cemetery
Joseph Delbero
Joseph Dellbero
Lindley
Italy
Rosary Church
Elizabeth Maher
Elizabeth Maier
Ansonia
John J. McCabe
Elmwood Place
Bridgeport
O'Clark
Stapleton
Derby
Church of the Assumpion
Tudal
An &. Mary's Cemetery
Anson
William Fairchil
William Fairchild
Clinton Avenue
Willan Horme
United Chineh
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Catholic Council Plans Membership Campaign in June
Preliminary plans for a membership drive to start June first were made at a meeting of the Advisory board of the Council of Catholic Men at the Catholic Community house. Peter Davey proposed the drive and Rev. John Sullivan stressed the need for more members. the board approved. Davey was instructed to appoint a committee of five to lead the effort, with appointments to be announced this week. Present at the meeting were President Peter Davey Rev John Sullivan MJ Dailey Thomas J Walsh John J Comley Thomas Devitt Joseph Bland Gilbert Fayette Thomas Cullinan Simon Crehan Mr Rosen thal James Colgan William Hammill Joseph Hogan Robert Grunan Joseph Kraynick.
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Council of Catholic Men
Catholic Community House
Peter Davey
John Sullivan
Davey
MJ Dailey
Thomas J. Walsh
John J. Comley
Thomas Devitt
Joseph Bland
Gilbert Fayette
Thomas Cullinan
Simon Crehan
Mr. Rosenthal
James Colgan
Wiliam Hammill
Joseph Hogan
Robert Gruno
Joseph Kraynick
Shepherd Goes On Trial For Life
The state moves for life in Farman's case as jurors are selected. A Veniceman with only a fourth grade education is dismissed for difficulty understanding questions. Attorneys seek jurors who can grasp technical terms, each side holding 20 peremptory challenges. Stephen Shuben, a Chicago machinist, is excused after serving weeks on a prior case, saying that experience did not suit him.
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Farman
Veniceman
Stephen Shuben
Chicago
Shuben
Unlimited Naval Armament Decision At League Conference
Conference members refuse a central arms trade office. Since the United States is not a member, a convention ratified by the U S Senate is unlikely. The league upholds its covenant principles and will have each state publish its own statistics on arms exports and imports rather than a centralized office.
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League Council
League
United States
United States Senate
Arma
Tittoni Speech on Allied Debts Creating Interest
Rome May 18 Speaker of the Senate Tittoni commented on Allied debts stirring interest after the Debt Committee report urging settlement. He said Italy is a creditor to Austria and Hungary for occupation expenses post armistice and for reparations, noting Italy’s cash reserves and relief contributions and appealing for equal treatment to Italy.
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Rome
Senate
Tittoni
Congressional Debt Committee
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Hreba Hearing Resumes in Court for Illegal Operation Case
The case of Dr John Hreba from Lrantatan avenue will resume tomorrow morning before Judge Emin Dickenson and a jury in Cricinal Superior court. The physician is charged with performing an illegal operation on a girl aged fifteen. He denies the allegations. A new jury will be impanelled for the Henry Wilson murder trial after a hung verdict in Wilson's trial stemming from Carl Redd of Stamford, last Thanksgiving.
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John Hreba
Lrantatan Avenue
Emin Dickenson
Cricinal Superior Court
Ile
Henry W'laon
Wilson
Carl Redd
Stamford
Cabinet split and tax talk in May dispatches
May dispatches report Governor Baker not considering General Pershing for vacancy after Senator Spencer's death. Cabinet debate looms in London over foreign policy toward Russia and France. Connecticut to study a motion picture tax. Second Burley tobacco payment planned for 1923 crop. Bolshevik uprisings and train security in Bulgaria. Baptist immersion doctrine referred for written opinion. New Haven debate on preparedness features Rodgers versus Thomas.
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Pershing
Kansas City
Kansas City Star Tonight
Jefferson City
S .A. Baker
John J. Perching
Selden Spencer
Indictments in "Divorce Mill" Case List Names and Dates
The article lists 26 indictments titled Divorces and names several parties with dates ranging from 1923 to 1926 including Bes sie K Danielson John W Danielson Viola Sohn Cerf Cohn Genevieve F Thoman Gdain T Thomas Ann M Woesthoff William H Woensthoff Yetta Levine Charles Levine Minute F Stavrou James A Stavrou Frances O'Brien James O'Brien Arthur C Nelson Bernice C Nelson Sarah Kuenzy Paul M Kuenzy Olwe M Conklin William Conklin and notes collusion. It describes how grand jury summons followed reports that many divorces were fraudulently obtained with fraudulently listed addresses at gas stations factories vacant lots playgrounds and schoolhouses with New York lawyers taking fee shares.
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Bessie K Danielson
John W. Danielson
Viola Sohn
Cerf Cohn
Genevieve F. Thoman
Gdain T Thomas
Ann, M Woesthoff
William H Woensthoff
Yetta Levine
Charles Levine
Minute F
Stavrou
James A Stavrou
Frances O'Brien
James O'Brien
Arthur C. Nelson
Bernice C Nelson
Sarah Kuenzy
Paul M Kuenzy
Olwe M Conklin
William Conklin
Providence
Sisson
Rhode Island
New York
Arrests Tied to Syracuse and Danbury Theft Charge
Police report the arrest in Syracuse of a chauffeur named Ward Daly alias Jack Daly for theft of 250 dollars from a bank. The case details remain unclear as the arrest occurred in Danbury, while liquor seized in New Haven was spilled into sewers to clear space for more.
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Syracuse
Danbury
New Haven
Ward
Polter
Aling
Jack Daly
Felter
Heme
French Relief Troops Rush to Rif Front
Paris May 18 French Foreign Office saidFrench army reinforcements are being rushed to Cass Alanca to join the attack against the Rif front. The move aims to bolster forces for the offensive.
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Riff Front
Paris
French Foreign Office
Cass Alanca
Riffa
Driver 18 Helis Arrested for No Operator's License
Laurence Becker 31 of 654 Middle Street Hadlam Conn was arrested yesterday on Fairfield Avenue for operating a motor vehicle without a license Police of the Third Precinct took his car in lieu of bends Trial set for this morning in City Court
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Laurence Becker
Middle Street
Hadlam
Conn
Fairfield Avenue
Advertising Club to Hold Annual Souvenir Dinner
The Bridgeport Advertising club closes the season with its annual souvenir dinner at the Stratfield hotel ballroom. 260 ad writers and executives plus guests will attend a vaudeville show from New York, followed by award of 120 prizes and a commemorative program. Charles Thiebauth leads arrangements for the event.
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Stratfield Hotel
Bridgeport
Sesson
New York
Post
Aboyt Catlin
Bryant Electric Company
Bridgeport Post
Charles Thiebauth
United Advertising Corporation
Patriots Degree to Honor 100 Knights at Bridgeport
Knights of Columbus Bridgeport will confer the Patriotic Fourth degree on about 100 candidates from Philip Sheridan Assembly No. 100. A mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustin’s church precedes the afternoon ceremony at the K of C hall with a parade, banquet, and formal dress.
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Knights of Columbia of
Bridgepo
Philip Sheridan Assembly
James L. Dunn
Wilfred Norman
John J. Ryan
James T. Falvey
E Chernitsky
Picard
Herbert J. A Hayes
John W. Koleski
Inner Sentinel
William J. Rogan
William V. Collins
Charles B. Wilekinson
Secréary
Hartford
St. Augustin’s Church
K. of Cation
Hall
Washington Avenue
Hell
Park Avenue
Lime Street
Main Street
Stratfield
Wager on Abstinence Proved Joke Says Vauclain
Philadelphia May 18 Samudd M Vauckin a one year agreement to abstain from alcohol or forfeits 19 000 was a joke he said today The Baldwin Locomotive Works president hosted a birthday party at his Rosemont home and declined a drink saying he does not drink The wager was not a sincere pledge but a dummy plan to test commitment and it failed to influence his habit
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Philadelphia
Samudd M. Vauckin
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Rosemont
Meetings Tonight in Bridgeport Fraternal and Civic Groups
A local notice lists numerous Bridgeport lodges and fraternal orders meeting tonight at addresses across Main Street Broad Street Cannon Street and surrounding areas. Groups include I O R M Knights of Pythias Masons O E S Demolay and several temple and lodge chapters.
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Bridgeport Rifle Club
State Armory
Main Street
Mithra Lodge
Cginnthe Temple Physician Matera
Pequonnock Lodge
O. O
Broad Street
Carpenters and Jospees
Elia Atreet Immediate Relief Association
Bridgeport Council
Cannon Street
Purity Shrine
White Shring of
Jerusalem
Og Distret
Republican
Dodoy
State Street
Beaside Hive
Ladies of the Macccabees
Arch Street
Bridgeport
United Typothetae of America
Temple
Sisterhood of the Congre+gational
B'nai Israel
Park Avenue
Americus Tent
Knights of the Maccabees
East Main Street
Deric Lodge
A. M
John Tuthill
WO. Wy
Ivy Grove
Woodmen Circle
Barbers
Fairfield Avenue
Abraham Lodge
I. O BR
Victoria Lodge
I. O D of Bt
George
Stratford Avenue
Bridgeport Order of the Demolay
Catharine McCarty Post
Ameriogg Legion
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