Vermont Maple Sugar Special Arrives in Bridgeport Today
A Vermont Maple Sugar Special train carrying state dignitaries and industrial leaders arrives in Bridgeport for a brief stop, part of a tour through major cities en route to New York and Chicago. Governor Franklin S. Héllingy and Adjutant General Herbert T. Johnson headline the visiting party as local Vermont clubs host a reception at the YWCA after the visit.
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Tarry
Green Mountain State
Vermont Clab
Bragion
Bop
Washington
Vermont
Calvin Cooldge
Green Mountain
New York
Versmont
Chicago
Montpeter
Frankin S. Héllingy
Herbert T. Johnson
Joseph G. Brown
Montpeter Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
United States Clothespin Company
Edward H. Deavitt
Montpelier
James VP. Taylor
Vermont State Chamber of Commerce
Herbert J. Peart
Burlington Wehooi
Enorton Exchange Club
Thomas I. Bradlee
University of Vermont
R. W. McCuen
American Legion
Winooski
Galley
John D Kingstand
American Woolen Company
George TP
TI. Carter
Barton Savings Bank and Trust Company
Vergennes
Frank L. Fish
The
Supreme Court
Newport
Frank A. Hunt
Vermont Press Association
Hunt
Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph M. Hamlett
Rotary Club “ Lydonyile
John B. Chase
Board of Trade
Vermont Native Industries
Bridgewater
Bobarcetic
Winsor
Wintheen Blanchardet
Warren Manchester
T Botaley
West
Highway Department Spares Tree Creates Park At Sound Beach
At Adams corners on the Boston Post road the Connecticut Highway Department spared an oak over 100 years old. A park is being laid around the tree with curb, grass, and shrubs, aims to be a beauty spot along the Post road. Locals, upset at potential loss of the historic tree, are now pleased with the plan.
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Sound Beach
State Highway Department of Connecticut
Boston Post Road
Adams Corners
Department da
Poll Park
Lions Club Ends Social Season With Ritz Dance
The Lions club closed its social season with a Ritz Hotel dance attended by about 100 couples from Danbury Stamford and Greenwich. An augmented orchestra played as Miss Irene O'Dell sang and danced. Proceeds from the winter and spring dances will aid local charities and needy families. Committee members were Fred Farren chairman James J. Rooney HE J. Lane James T. Kane Frank J. Garrity and Charles Armstrong Jr.
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Lions Club
Ritz
Danbury
Stamford
Greenwich
Irene O'Dell
Fred Farren
James J. Rooney
HE. J. Lane
James T. Kane
Frank J. Garrity
Charles Armstrong, Jr
State Convention Elects Officers in Stamford
The 33rd annual state convention of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty opened in Stamford with a welcome by Mayor John F. Keating. Officers were elected, including Edith Wheeler as State Councilor and Viola Mitchell as Associate State Councilor, with several other regional leaders named. The next gathering will be in Meriden.
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Stamford
the Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Rippowam Hall
John F. Keating
Tis
May Woods
Edith Wheeler
Bridgeport
Viola Mitchell
Waterbour
Elizabeth Genier
New Haven
Fisther Butmaws
New London
Marine Jeunesse
Danbury
Frances Bieiefield
Middletown
Emmi. Risky
James Ward
Oilva Manee
New Brittain
Elizabeth Mor
Mary Briggs
Torrington
Order
Merlien
Woman Thrown by Horse and Killed at Atlantic City
Mrs Fannie Denman of Davenport Town was instantly killed when thrown from a horse on the beach in Atlantic City New Jersey May 18. Her neck was broken. She accompanied her husband a delegate to the National Electric Light Association convention. He is vice president and general manager of the Chicago based Electric Light and Power company.
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City
Fannie Denman
Davenport
Town
Denman
National Electric Light Osc
Theated Light and Power Company of
Chicago
Radio Fence Gets Three Years In State Prison
New York May 18 Fanny Maurice Heitf thirty three year old radio dealer who pleaded guilty to receiving stolen radio sets was sentenced to not more than three years in the penitentiary by Judge Morris Koenig of General Sessions Hilton who faces execution for the murder of Patrolman Arthur Kenny during one theft remains in custody awaiting trial.
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New York
Fanny Maurice Heitf
Paul Hilton
Morris Koenig
General Sessions
Hilton
Arthur Kenny
Ambulance Call Log for Alfremata and Neighboring Streets
Daily record lists ambulance calls at 12 P M for Alfremata 84 Willow street with finger laceration treated and left. At 6 P M for Machine 1840 Stite street forearm laceration treated and left. Also notes a crash at 184 Abedun street with neck injuries. patient received at St Vincents Hospital.
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Alfremata
Willow Street
Stite Street
Post Publishing
U. M
Abedun Street
Senators Alleged Patrons Told in Ouija Testimony
Testimony at a heated hearing claims spiritualist Mme. Marcia and Dr. Coates told Miss Mackenburg that Senators Capper Watson Dill and Fletcher were regular patrons. Houdini said many are defrauded by fortune tellers and seances. A near riot erupted as voices were heard through a tin horn before an ejecting after a heated exchange.
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Oliver Lodge
Houdini
Ufstrict
Dr. Coates
Mito
Marcia
Mme
Capper
Kansas
Watson
Indiana
Dill
Washington
Fletcher
Florida
Miss Mackenburg
Mme. Marcia
Hammer
Representative Hammer
Mrs. Rogers
Coolidge Also Named Seance Tale Dismissed by White House
Associated Press reports a House committee heard a roundabout tale of table tipping seances at the White House as part of a bill to regulate clairvoyants in the District of Columbia. Rose Mackenberg testified a Washington fortune teller claimed séances occurred with President Coolidge present. Mrs Coates also alleged officials consulted her. The witness shouted denials while Miss Mackenberg testified. White House later said no seances have occurred during the Coolidge administration.
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White House
House
District of Columbia
Rose Mackenberg
Harry Houdini
Washington
Jane Coates
Executive Mansion
Coolidge
Nations Afraid to Cut Armies Debate Opens Europe
Delegates urged earnest attention to armament work and regional agreements. Count Von Bernstorff said Germany seeks disarmament and Europe must reduce armaments to avoid another war, noting Versailles limits and Locarno influence.
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Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Europe
Locarno
Tracy Ex Clerk Dies by Hanging
Tracy, ex clerk, dies by hanging after long service and illness. Colleagues recall his devotion to public duties and express deep regret at his death. A respected citizen and friend, his resignation preceded his ill health and final tragedy.
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Tracy
Laymen Back Acheson for Connecticut Coadjutor Bishop
Lay delegates voice support for Bishop Acheson as coadjutor amid diocese talk of ballots and strategy. Clergy and lay figures debate informal choices while Rev. Dr John F. Plumb seeks to prepare for multiple ballots.
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Guilford
Bishop Acheson
Connecticut
Acneson
Clerry
Discuesion
New Haven
John F. Plumt
Bistrop Acheson
Jatty
Samuel S. Drury
St Paul's School
Concord
N. H
Acheson
Henry K. Sherrill
Boston
Church Club
Tone
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Sherrill Fencea
Acheson-Drury
Hauncey B. Brewatér
Brewster
Brewater
Executive Council
Ita
Tishop Brewster
Pilsudski weary after exertions
Posen reports suggest Pilsudski’s position remains strained as the national assembly looms to elect the next president. Opponents offer no clear program, awaiting Kataj’s decision on venue and date. Trompczynski and Dmowaki push talks at Power for a political truce among factions.
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Pilsudski
National Assembly
Marshal Pilsudski
M. Kataj
Warsaw
M. Trompczynski
Senate
M. Dmowaki
Wet Pennsylvania primary sparks party clash and full fields
Pennsylvania voters cast about 1.5 million ballots in a Republican battle for senator and governor with issues of prohibition and party control at center. Pepper backed by Mellon, Ware urging liquor reform, and Pinchot calling for tougher enforcement. Democratic slate includes Wilson for senator and three governors candidates Bonniewell, Shull and Porter with party figures backing each.
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Cameron
Quay
Penrose
United States
Milford Fincher
William $. Ware
George Wharton Pepper
President Coolidge
Mellon
Pepper
Secretary of Treasury
James J. Davis
Labor
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Ware
Pinchot
Senate
Philadelphia
Tener
Edward E. Betdleman
Leutenant
Vare Organization
John Fisher
Cather
John K. Tener
National Bageball League
Thomas W. Phillips, Jr
Butler
William B. Wilson
Democratic National Committee
Bonnlewell
Referendum on New Haven Trolley Contract Vote Nears
Ballots will be counted Thursday at Fraternal Hall New Haven by the state Board of Trolleymen to decide the contract offer. If approved it takes effect June 1. if rejected, arbitration may follow. Indications favor acceptance by the conservative majority of the workers.
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Ferendum
Fraternal Hall
New Haven
State Board of Trolleymen
Estate award in Wooster death case reaches 6500
John J. Wooster of Bridgeport acted as administrator for the John D. Wooster estate of Hartford. A jury in Superior Court awarded damages of 4800 to the administrator yesterday afternoon, following a fatal automobile collision in Middletown last November 11 involving John Thurner of Stamford and Ambitan Logan. The deceased suffered injuries leading to death.
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John &. Wooster
Bridgepool
John D. Wooster
Hartford
I. PB
Waldo Marvin
Smertor
John J. Wooster
Middle Town
John Thurner
Stadford
Logan
John D Wooster
Obituary Notices From Stratford Area
Obituary notices report Mrs Harriett F Wyant of Willow Street dies after weeks illness at St Vincent s Hospital leaving husband Martin and son Charles along with two sisters in Stratford. Funeral from August G Baker mortuary chapel 184 Stratford Avenue at 2 30 pm with interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Also details for Mrs Elizabeth Hilcod 81 widow of John Hood funeral from H W Bishop chapel with Rev. Guggenheim and Rev. Kiper officiating. Miss Amelia Beardsley funeral at 2 30 pm from 280 Park Place burial in Mountain Grove. Mrs Julia Kilcourse funeral from St Augustine s Church with complex music in service and interment in St Michael s Cemetery. Lillian Mamento s funeral at Honeyspot Road Stratford with mass at St James Church. Miss Johana Josephine Ralph death at Olive Street home. funeral at 9 30 am from home and 10 am at St Augustine s with interment in St Michael s Cemetery. Frederick A Church aged 54 dies at 456 Norman Street. survivor niece and sister. funeral Thursday at Graham funeral home and burial at Park Cemetery.
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Wyant
Mra
Harriett F. Wyant
Martin Wyant
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Willow Street
Charles
Mathie Hammond
Ary Wiilie
Stratford
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Elizabeth Flood
Elizabeth Hilcod
John Hood
H. WM. Bishop
William Guggenheim
Devon
K. F. Kiper
Newfield Church
Mra. Flood
St. Coorgie
Helen Pilline
Mabel Welles
Army of
Amelia Beardsley
Park Place
Wiliam Horace Day
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Miss Beardsley
Lucy J. Fairweather
Morris J. Beardsley
Beardsley
Samuel
Julia Kilcourse
Patrick Kilcourse
St. Augustine’s Church
Hanley
R. Bowen
Alfred Driscoll
Chopin
God
Professor Ryan
St. Michael's Cemetery
G. Giltrap
Joseph Flynn
Charles Wilson
Thomas Brady
George Erwin
Avian Mamento
Lillian Mamento
Thoneyspot Road
Ther
St. Jame’s Church
Burlay
Johana Ralph
Johana Josephine Ralph
Olive Street
New York
Catherine Ralph
Michael Shanahan
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael's Cemetrey
Frederick A. Church
Frederick
Church
Mreat Company
Laura E. Robbie
Norman Street
Durham
Graham Funeral
Fairfield Avenue
Park Cemetery
Grand Jury to Convene Over Danbury Murder Case
Judge John R. Booth signed a bench warrant for Leon Thomas a 23 year old Danbury chauffeur tied to the murder of Louis Atier a Danbury chiropractor last Friday. Thomas was brought to the county jail with Sheriff Simeon Peace and William Kearns from the state attorney's office and held without counsel.
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Bennett
John R. Booth
Leon Thomas
Danbury
Louis FH. Atier
Thomas
Simeon Peace
William Kearns
State’ Attorney'’S Office
Jill
Man-Hole Fire Alarm Stuns City Firemen
A man-hole fire on Meple and Brooks Streets triggered a 9:27 p.m. alarm. Gas leaked into the hole, filling it with flammable vapor and igniting to produce a brief blaze. Firemen from Chemica No. 1 fought the flames as gas company workers repaired the leak into the early hours.
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Apparatna
Meple
Brooks
Chemica No. 1
Iremen
Norge Airship Crashes Near Teller After North Pole Trip
Report describes the Norge pitching in near Teller sixty miles from the city after a landing near Port Clarence. Crew escaped via ropes onto Grantley Harbor ice as winds tore the airship loose from the ice and ice laden radio failed. The vessel carried a ton of Arctic ice and clung to the antennae. fears rise it may be shipped to the States within two weeks.
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Teller
Thie City
Feller
North Pole
Port Clarence
Tenerta
Ome
Grantley Harbor
Point Clarence
Fort Clarence
Mussolini Curb Labor Unions Creates State Machinery
Mussolini plans to supplant existing unions with three national confederations and numerous corporations under the Ministry of Corporations. New specialized associations will bind workers and public servants, with compulsory arbitration for disputes and special courts. The government reserves broad powers to intervene to protect national interests.
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Ministry of Corporations
Association of Confederations
Publc
Fasciani
Court Sets Aside Noel's Conviction
Harrison W. Noel learned that the Court of Errors and Appeals had overturned his first degree murder conviction in Trenton on May 19. He asked where he would be sent and said he would like to return to Overbrook. Noel had been a patient at the Overbrook sanitarium before the slayings of Raymond Pierce, a Montclair girl, and a six year old.
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N. J
Harrison W. Nos
Court of Errors and Appeals
Overbrook
Noel
Raymond Pierce
Mary Daly
Montclair
End Bunion Pain Forever from Moone's Emerald Oil
An advertisement promises relief from inflamed toe joints and swollen veins using Moone's Emerald Oil. It claims quick improvement with night and morning application and offers a money back guarantee. Purchase through Hindle Drug Stores for an original two ounce bottle of full strength Emerald Oil.
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Moone
Hindle Drug Stores
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