Ripper bill passes Senate amid referendum vote
Hartford May 21 Senate vote 23 to 7 defeats amendments to the Bridgeport ripper tax bill. The measure, approved by House last week 130 to 8, awaits Governor Trumbull's signature. Wilder offers referendum option to ratify by General Electors next November. opposition notes potential veto by the governor.
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Somers
Joseph Tone
George E Hall
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Viva Voce
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Presbyterians Elect Erdman Moderator In General Assembly
In Columbus May 21 Dr Hanes Rh Erdman was elected moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. He pledged to restore harmony by peaceful methods as factions clash in the denomination. Opponent Dr Lapsley A. MonAfse backed by fundamentalists received strong support. voting details show Erdman 479 to 420.
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Oh'o State University
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Uume
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Jury Exonerates 16 Year Old Girl In Chicago Slaying Case
Lucille Wunsch sixteen year old Thornton High School pupil was exonerated by a coroner's jury in Chicago after a verdict that she acted in hysterical frenzy during the scuffle with Agnes Simneck the deceased woman's mother and William Wunsch her father were cited as involved in a love triangle leading to the shooting. The jury two to one found she bore no blame and would not be punished though grief and controversy lingered in Riverdale.
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Agnes Simnich
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Agnes Simneck
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Thornton High School
Riverdale
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Augustina Lord
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Weng
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Bridgeport
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Bible glue to deaths of couple in St Louis
In St Louis on May 21, neighbors heard three shots and found Martin Jo Swattek 33 and his wife Gladys dead or dying in their home. An open Bible with marked passages lay near the bodies as police began the investigation. The couple had been quarrelling for several days. Mia Swatted died, Martin died minutes later.
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Attorneys to Sum Up in Magri Case Today
In New Haven on May 21, Judge Christopher L. Avery limited each side to three hours to sum up the murder case of Olympia Macri charged with shooting John Bagnano. Prosecution rebuttals and defense denials filled the final hours as closing arguments loom, with the judge expected to take at least two hours to charge the jury. Miss Macri appeared weak and dizzy as she left the courtroom.
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Arnon A. Ale
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Bach
Avery
Macr
Wilbur Charged With Interfering In Prosecution
In San Francisco on May 21 Assistant United States Attorney Grove Link charged Secretary Curtis D Wilbur with undue interference in the prosecution of Twain Michelson a San Francisco attorney on trial for attempting to bribe an immigration inspector. Michelson and three Chinese defendants were acquitted after the prosecutor's claim of Wilbur interference.
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United States District Court
Secretary of the Navy
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Twain Michelson
Muchelson
Patrick Farrelly
Chan Ping
Curtie
United States
Michelson
United States District Court Today
Grove T Fink
Othe Navy Wiibur
Bridgeport hearing on Housatonic dredging plan
Report covers a Bridgeport hearing on deepening the Housatonic River with attention to the dredging plan. Also notes legal actions in Stamford and a Monroe divorce case, with details of testimonies and parties involved, plus related state news items and local notices.
PLAN AIR TRIPS N Y TO CHICAGO ORGANIZED
The National Air Transport Inc was organized in New York with 10 000 000 capital to operate night air freight and express service between New York and Chicago as the first of planned similar lines. A Moscow petroleum gusher in Georgia was reported to have produced about 2000 tons in 24 hours.
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Associated Press
National Air Transport, Inc
New York
Cage
Moscow
Giorgia
Legislature to probe delay in East Lyme land condemnation
Hartford May 41 Associated Press. Lawmakers examine why the tuberculosis commission delays seizing a strip of the McCook estate at East Lyme for a seaside sanitarium addition. Rep Mary B Weaver's bill would let private counsel prosecute. Attorney General Healy warns it aims to sideline him. The appropriations committee will hear Dr Stephen J Maher to prove the commission sought land to help tubercular children. The measure, backed by the humane institutions committee, seeks a $3608 appropriation for the proposed lawyer's fees.
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Tuberculosis Commission
Healy
Appropriations Committee
Stephen J Maher
Tula
Maher
House
John W. Will
Shelton
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Bridgeport City Wins Pavement Bond Bill With Mayor Power
Bridgeport gains approval to issue 600000 pavement bonds next week with amendment allowing either Mayor Behrens or City Engineer McElroy to award contracts. Mayor likely to authorize, superseding previous limit granting contract power to McElroy. Also designated 10 streets for resurfacing, including South Main, Fairfield Ave, Middle Street, East Washington Ave, Railroad Ave, and part of Boston Ave.
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McElroy
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Albert E. Lavery
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Hartford
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Riff fighters concentrated by army experts in Paris
Paris May 23 Abd El Krims force of Guergha tribesmen joined by experienced Rif fighters is being concentrated by military experts. They foresee a possible French setback as the Rif front stretches from Ki jane to Quezzan and anticipate a raid aimed at cutting the Qadja Fez railroad to stall reinforcements from Algeria. French troops on the 60,900 strong front face diplomatic limits that hinder offensive action while Rif leaders exploit weak points. Posts in Ribane and Taounat regions have been repeatedly besieged, necessitating relief efforts by French forces including Colonel Frydenberg.
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Frydenberg
Painleve
France Draws Proposals for Debt Payment Plan
France has drafted tentative proposals to regulate debts to America and will send them to Washington via diplomatic channels. The plan splits debts into wartime and postwar, with proposed interest rates and a ten year moratorium. Payments would begin after Dawes annuities and rise as German payments increase, with reparations bonds issued for U S and Britain security. Premier Painleve stressed not to reveal debt details and noted a broad financial operation to consolidate internal finances.
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France
America
Washington
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Plan on Foot to Honor Camp at Yale Camp Field
May 21 The Yale Alumni Weekly reports a movement by friends and admirers of Walter Camp to name Yale Bowl grounds Camp Field. The proposal, gaining support, would memorialize Camp by giving his name to the expansive athletic grounds including the bowl alley Lapham clubhouse and tennis courts. The Alumni Weekly says Camp’s outdoor leadership and belief in open competition make the plan merit.
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Walter Camp
Yale
Camp
Yale Almuni
Aya
Umea Tae
Lapham Club
Wyen
Mr Camp
High Winds Kill Two in Colorado This Afternoon
Denver May 21 two people were killed and several injured as high winds swept eastern Colorado causing extensive property damage. The storm left widespread destruction across homes and farms and prompted emergency responses statewide.
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Denver Coo
Most Spectacular Flight Toward Pole In History
King's Bay Spitzbergen May 21 two Amundsen Ellsworth flying boats launched a daring attempt to reach the North Pole. Pilots praised ideal conditions as meteorologists forecast three days of fair weather. Amundsen voiced caution yet pressed toward the coast then Amsterdam and Dane's islands, ready to return if unsatisfactory.
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Bjerkness
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Spitzbargen Polar
Durin
Mobilize Guard To Aid Prisoners In Dallas Jail
Dallas Texas May 21 guards mobilized to protect two negro prisoners after a jail storming attempt left five injured and one killed. Governor Ferguson rushed troops from Austin to ensure order as a trial for Frank Ass Lorenza Noell and brothers proceeds May 23.
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Austin
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Frank Ass Lorenza Noell
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Larry Milatead
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