John St. Lines Hearing Opposed to John Street Widening
Aid Makes Last Stand in District Wrangl e as Common Council Holds Final Meeting. Opponents including Dr Robert J Lynch and Judge William B Boardman argued against widening John Street from Main to Broad and Courtland to West Avenue Park Avenue. They warned of damages to Hadley building and Wheel and Wood Rendering Co. properties while parking and setback plans were also addressed.
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Wrangie
As Common Council
Walldime
John Street
Thoroughtfare
Robert J. Lynch
Board of Aldermen
William B. Boardman
Hadley
Wheel and Wood Randing Company
Advan
Main Streat
Broad Street
Broad and
Courtland Streets
West Avenua
Park Avenue
West Avenue
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Poardman
Eardman
Eet van Court
Sarah Bhoodren
Mias
Sarah BE
Bodldren
Jd Avenue
Tay
Vrth
Gold Street
Miair Street
Water Street
Arry H. Poty
Ehairman
Gulden Fest Street
Cialde
Bai
Iobien HH
Westery
Lyon Terrace
Reedinange Committee
Same Dry Law Offense May Bring Punishment From State and Nation
The Supreme Court ruled that double jeopardy does not apply when the same Prohibition offense is prosecuted by both federal and state authorities. Justice Van Deventer wrote the unanimous opinion, noting the 18th Amendment allows both levels to denounce manufacture of intoxicating liquor for beverage purposes as distinct offenses.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Doral Hebert
Justice Vandaventer
Bridgeport plan review noted by chamber and council crowd
The Bridgeport meeting covered a city planning plan with the Chamber of Commerce hearing impressions. Inquiries about roads, development and economic impact were discussed as officials and residents weighed future actions.
Norwalk Man, 54, Takes Own Life
Norwalk reports the body of Louis Meeker, 54, found in his Meeker Court home. He appeared to have shot himself with a rifle, the weapon found by his side. Neighbors had not seen him for days, prompting H N Wilson and others to force an entrance to the residence. The investigation follows by authorities.
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Norwalk
Louis Meeker
Meeker Court
H. N Wilson
Merker
Meaker
Vote buying charges in Massachusetts campaign scene
Democratic challenger David Walsh accused Senator William Butler of vote buying in New Bedford and Fall River, with prices rising from seven to ten dollars. Butler denied the charges as clergymen urged enforcement of laws and police guarded St Patrick’s church after a threatening postcard.
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Boston
New Bedford
Willam M. Butler
David [. Walsh
Butler
Pamberton Square
Walsh
Ito
Fall River
Republican Party
King
William Bf. Butler
Wita
David TI. Wash
St. Patrick's Church
Mer
James E. Cassidy
Pittsfield
Martin Feeney
Loral
St. Patrick's
Monsionor Cassidy
Willam A. Gaston
Mrs Gibson Disappearance Delays Hall Slayings Trial
Reports on the missing star witness Mrs Jane Gibson blocked further questioning as state troopers guard her home near New Brunswick. The Hall trial panel faced delays with potential witnesses, including Relph M Gursife and Gorsline, who disputed prosecution claims as the case against Frances Stevens Hall and male relatives proceeds amid courtroom confusion.
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Somerville
Jane Gibson
Frances Stevens Hall
Edward W. Hall
Eleanor Mills
New Brunswick
Relph W. M. Gursifue
Halls
Wits
Jol J
Gorsline
de Quiger's Lane
Igourt House
Eleuririans Herwood
Trunk contents linked to Aimee clue in McPherson case
In Los Angeles prosecutors identify a trunk aboard the Ormiston shipment containing items tied to Aimee Semple McPherson. Shoes and garments marked by laundry tags are linked to McPherson and a Carmel family. defense and state briefed in the conspiracy case as legal action continues.
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Los Angeles
Kenneth . Armiiston
Aimee Semple McPherson
Merc. McPherson
Minnie Kennedy
Lerraine Wisman-Seilaff
Aimiee Kemple McPherson
New York
Ateornes
Ormiston
George McEntire
Fa Menier
Self Educated in Prison Bassett Freed After 21 Years
Hartford news reports that Charles H. Bassett, 21 years inmate at Wethersfield prison, is freed after a pardons board decision. The board also released Joseph Colombe after 30 years on a life sentence for second degree murder, and reduced minimum terms for Rosario Diprosio and Ex bert Thrall Jr. Diprasio faces parole eligibility after two more years. Thrall becomes parole-eligible immediately. The motion follows a history of appeals and mercy claims.
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Hartford
State Board of Pardons
Charles H. Bassett
Wethersfeld
Joseph Colombe
Bethany
Rosario Diprosio
Exbert Thrall, Jr
New Slaven
Diprafio
Bridgeport
Marale
Bassatt
Rehara
Dry chief's car alcohol laden cargo found at Greens Farms
Major Chester P Mills prohibition administrator for New York and a Greens Farms summer resident unwittingly became involved in transporting four percent gallons of liquor from a Brooklyn garage to his Greens Farms home last week. Agents Nichols and McDonald were sent to seize the Willis Knight sedan at Burns and Nellis Brooklyn warehouse and deliver it to Mills. His wife alerted him the next morning that the car was full of alcohol hidden in rear upholstery. Mills immediately called investigator Hugh A McQuillan and the alcohol was found wrapped in newspapers under the rear springs. The original seizure record remains.
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New York
Greens Farms
Brooklyn
Green Farms
Major Mills
Willis Knight
Burns and Nellis
Wifteents Street
Norman Nichols
John McDonald
Hobson Place
Prohibition Offices
Park Avenue
Taont
Hugh A. McQuillan
Special Inteligence Unit
Hig
Milford Woman, 49, Fatally Hurt In Auto Crash
Elizabeth Costigan of Stratford aged 49 was fatally injured last night when struck by a car driven by Henry Stratton of Bridgeport on Barnum Avenue near Holy Name Church. Stratton, 24, was arrested on a technical charge. The vehicle stopped 21 feet from the impact. Costigan died at Bridgeport hospital.
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Hyingaly Broundbridge
North Avenues
Stratford
Henry Stratton
Fase Avenue
Bridgeport
Barnum Avenue
Holy Name Church
Stratton
David Dineen
Death cries sweep Italy as fascists demand foes of Mussolini
Thousands of Black Shirts march through cities shouting death to Mussolini’s enemies. Turati vows ruthlessly to destroy traitors at home and abroad, insisting capital punishment for all instigators and accomplices until the Fascist grand council meets. The call extends to Zamibeni Capello and Lucetti linked to past assassination attempts. Deputy group seeks immediate special session of the chamber.
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Mussolin
Princeton
Harvard
Dave Delmner
Bitty Britton
Hartford
Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Fascist Party
Turati
Colonna
Forti
Mussolinii
Fing
Ruce
Black Shirts
Grand Council
Ussolini
The
Zamibeni
Capello
Lucetti
Mussalinid
Deputies
Chamber of Deputies
Navy flyer dies after leap from plane in Florida bay
Henry Harrison of Cambridge Massachusetts a Navy air station class member was killed this afternoon when he jumped from an airplane into Pensacola Bay. Witnesses reported the plane nosedived and went inverted as both aircraft and flyer hit the water. body recovered.
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Snsbey
Henry Harr
Cambridge
Mass
Navy Air Station
Harrison
Ate
Aviata Harrison
Veteran Reporter Dink Freer Dies in Hartford Hotel
Dink Freer a veteran Connecticut writer aged sixty five was found dead at his Hartford hotel this afternoon. Known as Dink Freer in print he had long served health issues and undergone numerous operations. He edited the Hartford Courant and was a longtime Hartford correspondent for the New York World and more recently a drug trade columnist for the Hartford Times.
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William
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US Health
New Haven
Hartford Courant
New York World
Hartford Limes
Connecticut Vote Forecast Sparks Republican Confidence
New Haven reports a pre election clash as Republicans, led by J Henry Roraback, predict a sweeping victory with Senator Hiram Bingham likely to win reelection. Democrats refuse to forecast and insist the electorate will determine issues, stressing unity and responsible government.
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Oratory
Connecticut
Repubicans
J. Henry Roraback
Republican State Central Committee
United States
Hiram Bingham
Senate
Hiouse of Representatives
Roraback
James J. Walsh
Democratic State Central
Democratic Party
Walsh
Wlertiandar
Commonwealth
Texas pastor seeks venue change in murder trial
In Bowl WORTH Texas, Dr Frank Norris, Baptist pastor and fundamentalist leader, fights to move the murder trial of D E Chipps to another county. The district court opened hearings on venue change requests as 70 witnesses were examined, including Mayor Meacham and defense-leaning figures, to assess local sentiment and ensure a fair trial. The proceedings adjourned to continue tomorrow, with the scene shifting to a new venue discussion.
Seventh District Man, 21 Today, Will Take Elector's Oath and Cast Ballot
James BSvalo of 86 Lexington Avenue Seventh district becomes a voter today after a birthday oath at a special Board of Selectmen session. Six others were made voters yesterday, including Samuel Butler and William Hutchinson, with several more candidates listed for eligibility.
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Bridgeport
James
Lexington Avenue
Seale
Board of Selectmen
Aga
Selectmen
Samuel J. Butler
Parrott Avenue
Eighth
Willam
I. Hutchinson
Jed Va
North Avenue
Cora I. Petrier
U Sherman Street
Joseph FB
Wasco, Jr
Barnum Avenue
Wiliam Vars
Reservoir Avenue
Alice
Cain
Harral Avenue
Rose Butler
Summit Street
Howard J. Dunbar
Anthony Th#tingky
Orland Street
Carlton A. Weldenhammer
Washington Court
Democrats Here Hope 10 Cut G. O. P. Vote 20 Per Cent
Republican and Democratic traders predicted turnout for today’s city election with Republicans favoring 63 percent and Democrats 75 percent of registered voters. Burdick forecast a 7,000 GOP lead while Flanagan said Democrats could win at least one senator two school board seats and five of six aldermen.
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Alfred W. Burdick
William B. Flanagan
Burdick
Flanagan
Board of Education
Repwolf
Hardick
New Haven Road Seeks Merger Approval in Albany
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad asked the Public Service Commission to approve a merger with Central New England and Harlem River and Fort Chester railroads. NYNH&H owns all Central New England stock and Harlem River common stock. The petition says the merger will cut operating and management costs.
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Alhany
N.Y
New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Public Service Commission
Central New Tingland Railway
Harlem River and
Fort Chester
New Flayen and Hartford
Central New England
Harlem River Road
Dieclares
California Candidate in Bankruptcy Ahead of Election
A California candidate for associate justice of the State Supreme Court faced bankruptcy issues on the eve of the election. Details describe self financing, campaign expenses, and broader partisan battles on the Pacific Coast. The piece notes investigations into slush funds in Washington and Oregon, then shifting to California’s race and other western contests.
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California
N Wrangisco
State Supreme Court
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
D. L. Thornbury
Shortridge
Cou. Youn
Contendard
Uatha Vyatarien
Heed Smoot
Ashley Snow
Idaho
Krank Ro Gooding
John FP. Nugent
H. F. Samuels
Walter MM. Tierce
Nation wide poll to decide control of Senate today
New York Nov 1 AP voters face a nationwide reckoning to decide whether Republicans hold the Senate and which party governs. The campaign ends in a mix of optimism and doubt across eight states with key referendums on prohibition and varying state issues shaping the outcome.
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New York
Congress
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