Tracy Ex-Clerk of High Court Died by Hanging
The ex clerk of Fairfield County Superior Court Fred W Tracy aged sixty one died by hanging in his garage after a prolonged nervous illness. His mother in law found the body. Tracy had served as assistant clerk for over twenty years and recently returned to duty after a long illness and leave of absence. Chief Justice Wheeler and local judges expressed sorrow and praised his service and knowledge of law.
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Ford Freight Line Flyer Killed in Hasty Landing
Chicago May 18 Aviator Gary Ross Kirkpatrick thirty forty old of the Ford Motor Company air service was killed at Summit on the Southern trymits during a severe storm that forced a landing. His plane struck soft ground and nose dived. Storm losses were estimated from 100 000 to 200 000 wrecking more than 300 homes from Summit to Harvey.
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Ford Motor Company Air Service
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Harvey
News Summary from Vermont Maple Sugar Special and National Highlights
A fragmented page bundle notes varied items including Vermont Maple Sugar Special exhibits and multiple regional notices. It cites hospitalities, political updates, and labor matters, with scattered references to state exhibits, obituaries, federal funding for buildings, and presidential primary chatter.
Farm Relief Bill Amended by House
Shington May 13 AP consideration of the Maugen farm relief bill for amendment near completion today. With the most ten provisions approved including an equalization fee on basic crop sales a record vote rejected a Republican motion to strike the fee clause. An amendment would require the Federal farm board to show its intention to levy a fee and to make it unusable if a majority of farm organizations oppose it. The fee would be authorized immediately on wheat corn cattle hogs and butter and later on cotton. Farm relief measures 18 2 on farm relief bills is expected before the week end.
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Trepublean
Minnesota
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Texas
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Aiucertine
Laymen’s caucus backs Acheson for new bishop
In Hartford lay delegates meeting at the church club and a nearby hotel pushed for Bishop Acheson of Middletown as the likely successor to Bishop Brewster. Clerical delegates debated qualifications and the convention set for the following morning to choose or outline criteria, amid tensions over lay influence in the process.
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Nations Afraid to Reduce Armaments Open Geneva Session
At the Geneva preparatory commission opening, nations fear disarmament due to potential threats from weaker states that could eventually conquer. France and Mussolini’s spokesman stress warnings, while the United States signals determined but cautious progress, with Jingsh Gibson steering American views.
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Healthier Babies Better Care for Crime Than 1 000 Cops
Herbert Hoover urges standards for normal child health as key to crime reduction. He argues public health, not police, defends the nation, noting 80 percent of draft-age men were below normal and defects affect ten million preschoolers.
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Land Theory Persists In Arctic Expedition Plans
Norge Designer Angers Amundsen at Nome reports sponsors of the American Arctic expedition still believe a vast land area lies between Alaska and the North Pole. Robert Anderson says Amundsen could have surveyed only a small portion, and the project aims to map the region with three airplanes over three to five years. Alumni group funding Harvard Yale Princeton Penn support Lieutenant Leigh Wade as chief pilot.
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Flight of Norge not proof for Wade supporters Nome Alaska
Roald Amundsen showed concern over Umberto Nobile’s published account of the Norge flight. He urged access to read the narrative before publication while officials in Nome reported strong sales at the Nugget. Publisher George & Maynard noted no radical content, just an engaging ocean voyage story.
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Pilsudski Faces Danger of Split After Exhaustion
In Warsaw on May 13, AP reports Macisliu Joseph Pilsudski, the Polish military leader who toppled the Witus government, is worn and tired and may be exhausted from days of urban fighting. Close allies say he needs rest, while he hints at possible rest and sleep, as factions desert his dictatorial hopes and debates over Poland’s political future proceed. Cracow emerges as a likely seat for a national assembly after talks between acting president and party leaders.
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Close Vote on Bridgeport Trolleymen Wage Offer Nears
Balloting on a lyy-cents an hour raise for Bridgeport trolleymen runs from 8 am to 6 pm at Congress Shoe Repairing shop. Wald notes results uncertain. union asks 15 cents rise, company offers 2 cents. If accepted, operators earn 77 cents. motormen and conductors 2 cents more. Bridgeport is last in state wide vote. Hartford and New Haven already reported mixed results.
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Danbury Lawyer Restored to Bar in Danbury
A Danbury lawyer, Wil Mam A Leonard of Wanbury, was reinstated to good standing after a hearing in which he claimed past alcohol issues harmed his career but has not ingested intoxicants since 1910. State’s Attorney William Ef Comey did not object, and Leonard, admitted 46 years ago, resumes practice with a long record in local courts and banks.
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Attorne
Kresge Endows Charity Foundation With 29 Million Value
Sebastian Kresge announces formation of the Kresge Foundation with a 29 million endowment from donated S. S. Kresge common shares. The fund aims at charity education and religious support, with an initial 100 million bond issue for real estate purchases and ongoing gifts to sustain a perpetual charitable fund.
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Mussolini Strips Unions Of Power In New System
May 18 AP report says Mussolini cabinet approved a fascist plan to curb strikes by giving the government through the Ministry of Corporations the authority to govern all productive life. Unions and labor organizations will be deprived of powers, with the state directing industrial life via new organs and subsidiary bodies.
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Injured Policeman Awarded $15,000 in Damage Suit Here
A jury in Superior court awarded Charles T. Fitzgerald fifteen thousand dollars after he testified his left leg was injured when his motorcycle was struck by a car driven by William Klahr on September 27, 1924, near Washington avenue and Congress street. Fitzgerald had sued Klahr, Hoffman, and Samuel Klahr for twenty six thousand dollars. Samuel Klahr and Hoffman were found not liable. The verdict was entered against William Klahr by default.
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Grand jury to convene Friday over Fischer death
Fairfield county state’s attorney will present the case to a grand jury Friday morning in Superior court Judge John R Booth will preside to determine criminal responsibility and potential indictments for the killing of 20 year old Henry Fischer of Maplewood Avenue Witnesses from the Coroner’s inquest including Coroner Joan J Phelan will be summoned Coroner has ruled Fischer’s death accidental and attributed the shooting to Constable Arthur J Bennett in a police raid on youths near Nathan Kale school house in Fairfield.
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Palrfield
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Bennet
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Kings Grave Still Mecca of Admirers
Crowds flocked to John T. King’s grave as wilted floral pieces shaded the site amid the heat. Visitors in the afternoon kept arriving, with ten people paying respects in under five minutes after 1 pm. Cars crowded the cemetery Monday night and some remained at the grave into the evening. Mass will be said at St Charles church at 7:30 am for the repose of Mr King.
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Senators Are Best Patrons of Mediums in Hearings on Regulating Fortune Tellers
Washington May 18 The House District Committee held a public hearing on Representative Sol Bloom s bill to regulate fortune tellers in the capital. Houdini led heckling as mediums faced scrutiny amid rowdy scenes in the marble caucus room. Other figures included Rose Mackenburg Madame Marcia and Dr James H Coates with minor roles by William C Hammer and Mrs Keith Nourse Hogers.
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Wet candidate leads in Pennsylvania senate race
Philadelphia reports show Vare leading Pepper and Pinchot in the Republican primary with 3,759 districts counted. Ware leads Pepper for US senator as Pinchot trails. Beidleman and Fisher lead in gubernatorial and related contests. Returns indicate strong Philadelphia influence but uneven statewide support.
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