Weather Man Predicts Half Day of Memorial Day Rain
Local forecast suggests early showers may dampen Memorial Day activities.Parade organizers and marshals hope for fair afternoon weather with a partial morning shower possibility.Weather observers in New Haven and Bridgeport indicate mainly dry skies later, though optimism remains cautious as plans hinge on improving conditions.
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Five seven year old girls nabbed in school burglaries
Five seven year old girls are captured by East End police for a school break in. They admit taking an umbrella and were held after attempting entry Wednesday night. Officers found them at the scene and the children cried in fear as they were detained.
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Hoffman Sentenced To 20 Years To Life In New York
In New York on May 29, Harry Hoffman was convicted of second degree murder for a death linked to Maude A. Bauer. Detectives will transport him to prison where his sentence begins, spanning twenty years to life. The verdict followed hours of deliberation despite prior uncertainties.
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Destroyer Arrival Ahead of Memorial Day Observances
The United States Navy destroyer is due at New England Steamship Company docks early today and will be open for inspection this afternoon. If it arrives in June, the crew and officers will join a 10 o'clock parade and attend a dinner at the Shivers’ club, with further entertainment at the Fitks club tonight.
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Memorial Day Parade and Beach Openings Draw Big Crowds
A Memorial Day program spans parades and beach openings with many beaches planning to open this afternoon. The parade starts at 10 and will move along Broad Street to State Street then Park Avenue to the Soldier and Sailor monument at Seaside Park, weather permitting.
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Hydraulic Company Appeals to Court on Tax Payments
The Budgeport hydranome patents case appears in Superior Court yesterday afternoon. The company sues over 17 years of excess tax payments across two taxing districts. It seeks 39 damages of 4602000, arguing miscalculation arose from mutual error and contract terms from 1906.
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Deficit Hit City Budget Court Action Points to Contingent Fund
City Auditor Bernard Keating reports an 18,880.84 deficit for the just-closed fiscal year, mainly from department overruns, to be met from a 70,000 contingency. Section 68 allows a 1,000 fine or one year in jail for excess spending. dinners billed by prior council also noted. The Charities department shows the largest shortfall at 11,967.18 and other departments list smaller overruns including city treasurer and police.
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Loria Brothers Found Guilty in North Canaan Murder
In New Haven on May 213, Michael and Louis Loria of Waterbury were found guilty of second degree murder in the death of John Aissere of North Canaan. Both brothers received life sentences after a retrial in Superior Court.
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O Sullivan Seeks Day Law Appeal
Representative O'Sullivan of Connecticut introduces a resolution in Washington seeking repeal of the prohibition amendment. The measure proposes authorizing a Day law appeal as part of the repeal process.
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Connecticut
Boundary dispute over 1686 Fairfield land in modern cemeteries
A 1786 era grant by John Jackson left a riverbed for a mill and cloth works to benefit Fairfield inhabitants. Dams broke in 1904 leaving meadowlands now owned by Mountain Grove Cemetery. The Superior Court action seeks a definite court ruling on the association’s rights to the old river bed lands, with Fairfield Bridgeport and officials named as co defendants.
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Blodgett Holds Secret Probe Conference Here
Rumors of a state tax investigation overhaul swirl after State Tax Commissioner William H. Blodgett met with implicated individuals at the Stratfield. Officials say next week may see cases on certificates of error and taxes abetted, as assessors McCouinick and Gill were summoned to a Monday hearing.
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Three Records Broken in State Title Bowling Play
New Haven bowlers led the state championship through much of the event as Marc Lindsey posted 456 in singles and Walter McWatts anchored Stellar to a 2573 pinfall in five man team play. Johnson and Porto of New Haven led doubles with 1099 while Mort Lindaley’s prior mark was surpassed by 37 pins. Further matches lingered unfinished as the page notes continued on Page 14.
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Telegram Radio Review on Last Night Broadcasts in Bridgeport
Poor local conditions caused heavy static and distant reception as DX stations came in. Vincent Lopez and the Hotel Pennsylvania orchestra led the program from 11 pm with broadcasts from WIAF, featuring Majestic and Lido Venice orchestras, Wenty Wieck recital, and Waldorf Astoria dinner concert under Joseph Sinecht.
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Bombing Thrills and War Dreams From a German Pilot
A World War I German flyer recounts a night raid over London praising aerial warfare and forecasting a hopeful future for flight development. The account, attributed to Lieutenant Hana Von Seliliies, ties to a poet lineage and reflects dramatic wartime sentiments in a Bridgeport Sunday Post feature.
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Mellon’s Office Tied to Bootlegging Scheme Claims
The Daugherty committee heard Gaston Means recount a tale linking Secretary Mellon and a bootlegging network to fund Republican deficits. Means named Jess Smith and factions within the Justice and Treasury departments, asserting motives tied to prohibition enforcement shifts amid Silver and Gray Silver affiliations.
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Branford Raids Seize Rum Belonging to Local Houses and Stores
Branford May 24 state police raided twelve shops and homes with search warrants and arrested 13 for violations of the Hauqui laws. Bonds ranged from 460 to 1000 dollars. cases set for Branford Town Court June 8. Raids extended to Branford property, Stony Creek, and Double Beach. New London May 24 four prisoners held in $50 cases of alleged Scotch whiskey and the motor boat Theodore after customs patrol captured them off Montauk Point. The liquor and boat valued at 52,600 are held. shipper identified as George Matthews of Butte Montana.
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U S Vice Consul Held as Border Bribe Taker
Washington May 29 United States vice consul at Vancouver was arrested on a charge of accepting bribes to influence decisions regarding the passage of aliens across the border. The case involves alleged misconduct by a U S official in border control procedures.
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Blow Is Aimed Also At British Envoy In Seow
Bridgeport brief notes on world events include a half hearted weather outlook for holiday pleasure seekers, a judge ruling in favor of a woman defendant in an art photography case, and various local legal actions. Reports mention cemetery boundary disputes, building permits, and civic organization activities in Milford and Fairfield. Other items cover medical society efforts on cancer, murder rulings, liquor raids, and political news from Washington and abroad.
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Franks Case Still Baffles Detectives
Authorities hunting the slayer of Franks reported they were closer to a solution after a nude body was found in a swamp near Jackson County. A druggist from Chicago, Charter Heath, was treated for effects of a substance but police offered no new clues.
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Protests Over Korean Plot Affects Seoul Consulate
Tokyo protests reach U.S. officials as reports indicate a Korean plot to attack the American and British legations in Seoul. Guards were stepped up to avert outrage while officials remain silent on details. Washington reports say the state department received a notification.
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Tinney Held Despite Boasts He'd Be Free
New York May 2 Comedian Tinney jailed on $2,500 bond after allegedly beating Imogene Wilson at her apartment Tuesday night. Wilson remains under care with internal injuries feared fatal as doctors say her condition is critical. Edward V. Broderick, representing Mineral, asserts she is not ill enough for release, while Dr. Herbert Adter notes her dangerous state.
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Cutters to chase rum runners built at Stamford
May 28. The United Coal Guard plans to construct ten 75 foot cutters at the Luders company in Stamford to aid in patrolling the coast and intercept rum runners. The Navy Department received the plan, with a total cost around 260,000 dollars. Each cutter will mount twin 20 horsepower engines and reach about 20 miles per hour. The project, overseen by government supervision, aims to complete within three time frames by a plant employing about 100 men.
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