Grand jury finds Fischer shooting not indictable
The extraordinary grand jury in Fairfield concluded no specific individual caused the death of Henry Fischer, shot during a police raid on April 24. It urged restraint in use of firearms by officers and discharged after thirty-four witnesses, with coroner ruling accidental death but suspecting a revolver shot. Civil suits remain possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fischer
Maplewood Avenue
Fairfield
John KR. Booth
Criminal Superior Court
Grand Jury
Tts
Flacher
Booth
Henry Flacher
Fischer
Deceas
Lts
John J. Phelan
Arthur J. Bennett
Opera House Names Gatti for Five Years Renewal
New York May 24 AP The contract of Giulio Gath Casarea as general manager of the Metropolitan Opera company has been renewed to extend until May 1931 Otto H Kann chairman of the opera board announced observers expect his continued guidance will aid the move to new quarters and support the open company as the famed institution seeks a broader future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giulio Gath-Casarea
Metropolitan Open Company
PS Stars
Otto H. Kann
The
Opera
Opera Aftatins
Garte
Henry Raleigh Illustrator Named in Divorce Suit
Dorothy Marian Scott Raleigh sues Henry Raleigh in Superior Court seeking divorce on cruelty grounds and custody of three children. Raleigh, a Portland born illustrator, has a personal estate of $100,000 and high earning potential. case returnable to the June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Patrick Raleigh
Wthographer
Eicher
Nota
Magasines
Dorothy Marian Scott Raleigh
Ralegh
Dorothy Scott
New York
Raleigh
Portland
Oregon
Mark Hopkins Academy of Art
San Francisco
Guild of Free Lance Artists
Society of Iustrators
Painters Gravers of America
Ralough
Governor Trumbull praised at brotherly testimonial in Bridgeport
Bridgeport report highlights Governor Trumbull lauding achievements during a testimonial dinner in Wall… regine, with Lieutenant Myers chosen captain succeeding the late M. J. Dailey. Police story notes Lieutenant Connery in charge of witnesses. Maple case discusses shooting of Fischer by a Fairfield officer. Other items reference illustrators, property disputes, and local civic events across Fairfield County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Trumbull Prales
Gipper
Regine
Legion
John R. McQuigg
Elvic
Fairfield County
Dortora
Alleague
Danbury
Mitfords
Stratford Clubs
Stanford
Newlmven
Kaentgaberg
Moscow
Carroll
Count Kalta
Stokes Ml
Lwone
Rouse
Addams
Rite of Immnersim
Atlantic States
Hartford Club
Providence
Wittefield
New Haven
Giants
Canta
Phillies
Yankees
Athletica
Detroit
Bobby Jones
Third Way
Bridgeport Wigh
Greenwich
White Traders
Norwalk
Crane workers donate 1909 to tuberculous relief
Employed by the Crane company contributed 1909 to the Employes Tuberculosis Relief association. The gift launched the year's fundraising campaign for the relief organization which aided fourteen stricken workers and dependents and supported care costs at hospitals and sanatoriums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relfer Association
Crone Company
BE. T. R
Rem
HK. T RA
Bridgeport
Stokes Will Cuts Off Wife From Fortune Court Action Planned
The will of W E D Stokes, millionaire hotel owner, leaves over 20 000 to his son W E D Stokes Jr and nothing to his wife Helen Elwood Stokes and their two children. Mrs Stokes seeks to contest the will, claiming undue influence and lack of testamentary capacity. Judge Ben Lindsey directed immediate action to protect the children’s interests, with Samuel Untermyer pressing the case. A prior 801 000 separation settlement for the children is cited as a diminished dower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
W. E. D. Stokes
Helen Elwood Stokes
Stokes
W. E. D. Stokes, Jr
Rita de Acosta Lydig
Samuel Untermysr
Ben. BR. Lindsey
Denver
Legion Commander Speech Praised At Strat Field Hotel
National Commander John R. McQuigg addressed over 300 Legion members and civic club leaders at Strat field hotel noon luncheon. He defended strong defense and warned pacifists against weakening America, citing past conflicts and US military action as necessary for protection and national security. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
John R. McQuigg
Stratfield Hotel
Marty W. Congdon
American Legion
America
Morgan gives Glen Cove park and pier in memory of wife
J P Morgan donates a $500000 property gift to Glen Cove comprising 1740 feet of shoreline to be used as a public park with beach and pier for free use by residents of Glen Cove and Locust Valley. The gift honors Mrs Morgan who died last year at the Morain home in Glen Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
Glen Cove
Morgan
Past Life of Count Halts Plans to Wed Rich Jewess
New York May 26 The marriage of Count Hugo Moy a struggling bond salesman and Miss Pamela Speyer 23 daughter of Sir Edgar and Lady Speyer scheduled at St Patrick's cathedral has been postponed due to Catholic church concerns over the Count's divorce from Lina Ameel. The Count, a Roman Catholic, insists a Catholic priest perform the rite or not at all. Presents arrived and travel plans to Europe were set aside as the delay unfolds amid Catholic investigation and declared uncertainty about the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hugo Moy
Pamela Speyer
Edgar
Speyer
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Catholi
Lina Ameel
Washington Square
North
Europe
Imaybe
Monsignos Thomas Cartroll
Monsignor Carroll
Carroll's Fate in Tub Test in British Tourney Tie
New York May 26 Carroll faces a third day of jury deliberations as attorneys clash over whether champagne ginger ale or whitewash filled the tub Joyce Hawley used. Government contends Carroll lied to perjure testimony and that a girl bathed in the liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Bobby Jones
New York
Bab Carroll
Joyce Hawley
Carrolls
Carroll Mas
Joyce
Earl Carroll
Grand Jury
Emory R. Buckner
United States
Myers 18 Chosen as Fire Captain
The Board of Fire Commissioners promoted and appointed staff after Captain Michael Dalley’s sudden death. George Myns becomes lieutenant at Engine No. 2, Mr Grave promotes to lieutenant, Jarome Birrett named chief, and Samuel Trace recently appointed lieutenant. Transfers to take effect June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fire Commissioners
Michael Dalley
George ~. Myns
O'Nce
Anti Ao
Ainve
Containey
Yoseman James T. Grave
Johnson
BAPTISTS VOTE TO MODIFY IMMERSION RULES
In Washington, the Northern Baptist convention adopted a compromise resolution ending a possible split between fundamentalists and modernists. It allows churches to admit members by immersion while letting immersed believers represent their churches at national conventions. The failed amendment would have required immersion of all professing believers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Northern Baptist Convention
Seattle
WR. Riles
Minneapolis
Baptist Biole Union
J. W. Brougher
Oakland
John Reach Straten
Frank M. Goodchild
New York
Paris Joyous As Abd El-Krim Surrenders End of War
Paris receives news that Abd- el- Krim the Riffian war lord is marching to French lines to surrender ending the Riff War. Briand's cabinet faces a political impact as socialists and radicles lose a Morocco issue, with optimism in government circles and plans to ease Krim’s conditions while guarding against renewed fighting in the Rif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Newa
Abdi-Krim
Briand
Krim
Chamber of Deputies
Critica
Morocco
Germany
Foreign Office
Quay D'Oreay
Riff
Abd- El-Krim
Hea
Earth-Circler 18 Aims World Flight to Moscow
John Goukistrom races to beat the round the world record arriving Koenigsberg by air after fog delays. He plans to depart for Moscow at 7 30 a m New York time, hoping to catch Trans Siberian Express trains en route. His voyage from Berlin encountered multiple fogs and motor troubles but he reached Koenigsberg safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koenigsberg
John Goukistrom
Moscow
Berlin
Goldstrom
New York
Canalg
Ha Gonth
Canalgat
Itimediate- Ix
Fox
Geldstrom
Dan de Bay
Baltic
Sinclair Lewis Attacks Prohibition In Letter To Tinkham
Author Sinclair Lewis declares prohibition fosters hypocrisy and degrades liquor quality in a May 14 1928 letter from The Ambassador Kansas City to Representative George Tinkham. He states prohibition does not stop drinking, only raises prices and worsens liquor quality while promoting hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington, D. C
Tinkham
United States
Sinclair Lewis
Trumbull Praises Work Achieved by Ripper Regime
Governor Trumbull and Tax Commissioner Blodgett praised Bridgeport Board of Apportionment at a Woodmont dinner for William E Burnham. Blodgett cited statewide benefits from the board's work and Connelly's assessment plan. Appraisal cards and tax collection progress were highlighted, with details on structure, foundation, and building conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Ripper
John H. Trumbull
William H. Blodgett
Bridgeport Board of Apport
William E. Burnham
Woodmont Lodge
Woodmont
Burnham
Brodgett
Howard
Challenger
Connelly
Aescegor
House passes bill to curb lotteries
Washington May 26 1AP The Ramaseyer Bill sailed through 262 to 78 to curb use of mails for lottery schemes. It would ban newspapers circulars or pamphlets advertising any lottery gift enterprise or prize lists tied to chance. Representative McKeown Oklahoma criticizes the measure arguing it would stop contests to boost circulation and outlaw legitimate prize promotions by merchants and chambers of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McKeown
Democrat
Oklahoma
Merchants and
Chambers of Commerce
Policeman Off Duty Allegedly Fights Lieutenant in Boston Street
Witnesses say Patrolman John O Connell of the Traffic Division battled Lt Thomas M Connery recently on Boston avenue near the Mill Green. The scuffle lasted several minutes before Connery gained control and took the patrolman to headquarters. The Police Board, chaired by Samuel Dawe, will take action at the next meeting after an initial report to desk officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Board
Samuel Dawe
John O'Connell
Thomas M. Connery
Leutenant
Boston Avenue
Old Mill Green
Connery
Chargs
O'Connell
Move to rouse state in Senate debate on Prohibition order
In a May 26 Senate Judiciary Committee scene, Toom sixteen members weigh the legality of President Coolidge's executive order arming federal city agents with state and city police support. The clash over constitutional authority mirrors a nation-wide dry law dispute, with lawmakers split and a formal vote expected after days of hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Coolidge
Love
Goff
Virginia
Overing
North Carolina
Reed
Billsout Caraway
Arkansas
Utah
Borah
Idaho
Walsh
Montana
Harrold
Oklahoma
Norris
Nebrask
Ords
Vationg
Cumms
Attort
Lincoln
Drews
Senate
Carey
Bruce Maryland
Representat Phil Swing
California
Curry
Saing
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Opera House
Gatti
Kahn
Henry Raleigh
Ben Lindsey
Samuel Untermeyer
McQuigg
M Quigg
Oma
Inis
MecQuars
Poe American Legion
Count Halts
Catholic Church
Count Hugo Moy
Chick Evans
Oquimet
Watts Gunn
Muirfield
Scotland
Chicago
Francis Ouimet
Boston
Ouimet
Jexs Sweetser
Ernest Holderness
Atelvevn
Little Watts Gunn
Jones
Jesse Guilford
Grant Heacock
Garden City
Larry Lloyd
Conn
Donald Woodward
Bristowe
Warry Brower
Princeton University
Myers
Hoseman
James L. Grace
Barrett
Department
James French Dorrance
Bridgeport Post
Rim
Trans-Siberian Express
Telegram Amt North American Newspaper Alliance
Blodgett
HOUSE
Judiciary
Andrews
Rouse State
Caraway
Edwards of
Jerssey
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